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Brank Stark was favored to rule Westeros before the start of Season 8 of Game of Thrones. Paddy Power stopped taking in Game of Thrones Bets shortly before the final episode. No US bookmakers currently feature entertainment betting odds. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Game of Thrones undoubtedly captured the hearts of fans from around the world. … Read more
James Holzhauer has won just under $1.7 million in 22 games. He has correctly guessed 21 of 22 Final Jeopardy questions. His view of sports betting is exactly what stock traders see in the market. LAS VEGAS – Jeopardy! comes back to the airwaves on Monday and famed sports bettor and current champion, James Holzhauer, … Read more
Several bettors lost five- and six-figure bets on Woods’ Grand Slam chances in 2019. William Hill US was on the hook for a $10 million payout. Tiger also carried the most liability at the PGA Championship, where he missed the cut. LAS VEGAS – After Tiger Woods won the 2019 Masters, several bettors put big … Read more
For NJ bettors, FanDuel and PointsBet have refunded all St. Louis Blues moneyline wagers on Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals. As leagues struggle with integrity issues, sportsbooks are bailing them out. Who should really be paying the “integrity fee”? ST. LOUIS – An officiating error cost the St. Louis Blues a potential win … Read more
The sports betting handle was $313 million in April. The total handle and revenue are down compared to March. Around 80 percent of the handle came from online wagering. TRENTON, N.J. – The sports betting figures for April in New Jersey have been released. The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement released the April sports … Read more
The app testing for mobile betting is underway in Pennsylvania. A 36% tax rate could see Pennsylvania lead all states in online revenue. Mobile sports betting will be ready “imminently” according to the PGCB. PHILADELPHIA – Expected to launch any day now, online sports betting in Pennsylvania is primed to take over the market. With … Read more
The Pelicans had a 6.7% chance to win the top position in the draft. Bettors who chose the Pelicans to receive the number 1 pick recorded odds as high as +1600. Oddsmakers have released lines on where AD will play his first game next year. SECAUCUS, N.J. – Before Tuesday’s NBA Draft Lottery, many were … Read more
Sinclair Broadcasting purchased 21 regional sports networks. The company plans to let viewers place wagers from their television screen. Sinclair plans to start its in-game sports betting with the Tennis Channel. ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Sinclair Broadcasting bought 21 regional sports betting networks from Disney. The mega-company sold its regional sports networks to avoid antitrust litigation. … Read more
As one of the few NFL franchises that Roger Goodell has gone out of his way to cripple in the wake of unexpected success, New Orleans has been itching to get back into the thick of a deep playoff run. And right now, even though they started the season in the trash heap of Super … Read more