Miscellaneous Articles

DraftKings Eyes Possible Expansion Into Streaming Entertainment
by Dave Schwab - 5/18/2021

DraftKings got its start as a popular daily fantasy sports site (DFS). It quickly expanded into a sportsbook when the US Supreme Court gave individual states the right to regulate legal sports betting within their borders in May of 2018.

DraftKings Posts Impressive First Quarter Financial Results
by Dave Schwab - 5/11/2021

On May 7, DraftKings released its first quarter financial results for 2021. As expected, most of the key numbers were impressive to say the least. As the second-biggest legal US sportsbook behind FanDuel in terms of total market share, the outlook for continued success heading into the remainder of the year remains extremely positive.

Penn National Buys Two Gaming Studios to Expand Barstool Sports Brand
by Dave Schwab - 5/4/2021

Penn National Gaming is a casino, hospitality and entertainment corporation based in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania. With deep horse racing roots in the Keystone State, the company also owns and operates a number of land-based casinos in multiple states across the country.

Caesars Entertainment Closes on $4 Billion Buyout of William Hill
by Dave Schwab - 5/2/2021

One of the biggest casino gaming companies in the world just became one of the biggest sportsbooks as well. On April 15, Caesars Entertainment announced that the company completed its deal to buy UK sportsbook operator William Hill.

DraftKings Becomes an Official Sports Betting Partner of the NFL
by Dave Schwab - 4/20/2021

The NFL is the most heavily bet US professional sports league in the country. DraftKings is one of the biggest legal US sportsbooks in the rapidly expanding sports betting marketplace. It is only natural that these two major entities decided to expand their current partnership.

Poirier vs. McGregor UFC 264 Betting Props
by Raphael Esparza - 4/19/2021

It’s no secret that I’m not just a sports handicapper but I’m also a global sportsbook oddsmaker, and I love posting odds that you will not see in Las Vegas or in the States. I call these betting propositions, “Actually Bet This,” and so early last week I posted some very interesting Dustin Poirier/Conor McGregor props. I can guarantee I will dive into more props for this mega sold-out event at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

BetMGM Offers Inspiration for Winning Through Famous Coach’s Quotes
by Dave Schwab - 4/13/2021

Nobody who bets on sports bets to lose. Unfortunately for the average recreational bettor, that is the end result more times than we care to remember. There is a technical side to successful sports betting that involves a thorough analysis of your sports betting habits, traits and tendencies. Once you gain a deeper understanding of your past sports betting results, you can then start to work on developing strategies that will improve your overall winning percentage.

FanDuel Ups the Ante in the Motor City
by Dave Schwab - 4/6/2021

The latest company news from the FanDuel Group in New York City marks the addition of two prominent Detroit professional sports franchises as Official Gaming Partners. This marketing partnership was made possible through a collaboration with MotorCity Casino Hotel. This gives FanDuel Sportsbook official gaming partner status with MLB’s Detroit Tigers and the NHL’s Detroit Red Wings.

2020 WNBA Draft Odds
by Raphael Esparza - 4/14/2020

Yes, I know the NFL Draft is next week and that it will rule the sports media platform. However, do you know what is this week? Friday is the 2020 WNBA Draft, and this draft is all digital and League commissioner Cathy Engelbert will announce the selections virtually.

XFL Predictions Week 6: Free Picks from Expert Handicapper
by Alan Harris - 3/12/2020

We've now reached the midway point of the 2020 XFL season. Every Thursday going forward, we are going to look at the updated XFL futures board, take a quick look at the weekend games, and give you a free play that will be on my card for the week. I've thoroughly enjoyed the season so far and would like you along for the ride for the rest of the year!

Boxing Betting Strategy and Expert Tips for Knocking Out Your Sportsbook
by Doc's Sports - 6/21/2019

Sport is a beautiful thing. On any given night, two teams chock-full of the best athletes in the world, or two single competitors, face off against each other in hopes of beating their opponent and claiming victory. Most of the time the better team/player prevails. However, sometimes, when you least expect it, something insane takes place that leaves everyone scratching their head and wondering what the hell just happened. For many boxing fans, that night was on Feb. 11, 1990.

Expert NASCAR Picks: Coca Cola 600 Odds and Free Betting Predictions
by Rocky - 5/23/2019

The NASCAR boys move to Charlotte this weekend for the Coca Cola 600. Let's take a look at five drivers to watch this weekend. Their odds to win the Coca Cola 600 in Charlotte are in parenthesis. NASCAR is a great sport for betting since there is fairly low volume for handle in the sportsbooks, so oddsmakers don't spend much time in setting the odds.

2019 WNBA Season Preview and Doc's Sports Expert Handicapping
by Doc's Sports - 5/20/2019

It's that time of year again. The time of year where two of the four major sports draws to an end, and the only sport left to fill the void is Major League Baseball, and for some, Major League Soccer. It really is the dog days of the betting calendar, and most bettors force plays on MLB games they have no business betting.

New Football League AAF: Use Caution When Betting
by Trevor Whenham - 2/12/2019

Just five days after the Super Bowl, the AAF, the Alliance of American Football, debuted on CBS. It's an eight-team league that is well funded, with all teams centrally owned. The games drew decent numbers, outpacing an NBA game on ABC and pulling in the right demographics on a Saturday night. The league isn't trying to take on the NFL - they aren't that dumb. But they do see themselves as a way to satisfy the endless hunger of Americans for football and to give players who have not made it in the NFL another chance to cut it.

NHL Power Rankings: Expert Analysis and Futures Odds
by Doc's Sports - 11/28/2018

We are now approaching December, and by now most teams have played between 23 and 25 games. This is a critical junction of the season because I read a stat the other day that over the course of the last five years, 77.5 percent of teams who were in a playoff spot on American Thanksgiving made the postseason when the season finished up. If we take that a step further, the percentage drops to 75 percent, but now we are dating all the way back to the 2005-06 season.

Next Move for Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor: Prop Betting Odds
by Raphael Esparza - 10/10/2018

Last Saturday night at UFC 229 in Las Vegas we witnessed the biggest PPV in UFC history, but the post-fight brawl will be what the public will remember! It's been a couple of days since the chaos, but instead of talking about the melee after the Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Conor McGregor fight, we can bet on the next move for both fighters.

Canelo vs. GGG Odds: Expert Betting Predictions for Saturday's Rematch
by Chris Vasile - 9/10/2018

It has been just more than a year since the sporting world stopped what they were doing and tuned in to the biggest pay-per-view event in recent memory. You probably know what I'm talking about without even mentioning it; that's how captivating it was. If you don't, well shame on you for missing out. I'm talking about the Floyd Mayweather vs Connor McGregor "fight" that took place on Aug. 26, 2017. Now, while it was more of a sideshow than a legitimate boxing match, it did serious pay-per-view numbers and got boxing fans wanting more.

Canelo vs. GGG 2: Expert Predictions with Odds and Betting Analysis
by Scott Spreitzer - 8/27/2018

You hear more and more buzz every day here in Las Vegas about the upcoming boxing rematch between Saul "Canelo" Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin on Sept. 15. The world's two best middleweights will battle again almost a year to the date of their controversial 2017 draw.

How to Bet Boxing: Advice from Experts on Wagering and Handicapping Fights
by Chris Vasile - 8/23/2018

Sport is a beautiful thing. On any given night, two teams chock full of the best athletes in the world, or two single competitors, face off against each other in hopes of beating their opponent and claiming victory. Most of the time the better team/player prevails, but sometimes, when you least expect it, something insane takes place that leaves everyone scratching their head and wondering what the hell just happened. For many boxing fans, that night was on Feb. 11, 1990.

Johnny Manziel in the CFL Betting Props Odds with Expert Predictions
by Raphael Esparza - 5/23/2018

The 2018 Canadian Football Season kicks off on Thursday June 14, but right now everybody can't stop talking about the newest member of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Johnny Manziel has decided to try and prove his football talents in the CFL, and Manziel signed a two-year contract with the Tiger-Cats.