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Scripps Spelling Bee Betting Odds 2019

Antediluvian, Xanthosis, Chiaroscurist, Logorrhea, Succedaneum.  If you're starting to get excited reading this, it must be time for the Scripps National Spelling Bee.  And as always this time of year, we have all your fun prop bets courtesy of BetOnline and Dave Mason.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, May/24/2019

Holzhauer is Making a Huge Dent in the Jeopardy Winner’s Fund

Holzhauer is Making a Huge Dent in the Jeopardy Winner’s Fund

We take for granted the money that is won on game shows without realizing their funding is limited.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, May/24/2019

Holzhauer Wasn't Leading for Once

Holzhauer Wasn't Leading for Once

James Holzhauer exited the first round out of the lead for once.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, May/23/2019

Ghost Gaming Stats vs Team Liquid Downright Scary

Ghost Gaming Stats vs Team Liquid Downright Scary

Liquid is a -900 favorite versus Ghost Gaming for a reason Thursday in their CSGO matchup.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, May/23/2019

Sports Betting News: Holzhauer Destigmatizing Sports Betting, NH Bill Closer to Passing

Sports Betting News: Holzhauer Destigmatizing Sports Betting, NH Bill Closer to Passing

For decades, the faces of the American sports bettor were caricatures: a chain-smoker with a curled-up racing form, a bookie sitting in a dimly lit room, a shrieking tout wearing a gold chain and making dubious claims.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, May/22/2019

Almost There: James Holzhauer Could Hit $2 Million Mark Thursday

Almost There: James Holzhauer Could Hit $2 Million Mark Thursday

James Holzhauer's correct final answer resulted in a $71885 payday and that much closer to hitting the $2 million mark on Jeopardy.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, May/22/2019

Unikrn Unveils Virtual Betting, Live Streaming Products

Unikrn Unveils Virtual Betting, Live Streaming Products

One of the leaders in eSports betting, Unikrn, has announced the release of a virtual wagering platform and a live streaming product.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, May/21/2019

James Holzhauer Inches Towards the $2 Million Mark

James Holzhauer Inches Towards the $2 Million Mark

34-year-old Las Vegas Sports bettor James Holzhauer continues to roll over the competition in Jeopardy.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, May/21/2019

Jeopardy Champ James Holzhauer: 'I Majored in Online Poker'

When asked on Monday night's episode of Jeopardy where he got his smarts, professional sports bettor James Holzhauer joked he attended the University of Illinois "where I majored in online poker". $89229 was his winnings Monday night alone.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, May/20/2019

Top Gambling Stories: Holzhauer Returns, High Court Ends Kenya Gambling Ad Ban

Holzhauer Returns

One of the most prolific gambling and sports crazed nations, Kenya, will no longer ban gambling ads, at least for now, and professional sports betting Holzhauer returns to Jeopardy Monday

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, May/20/2019

98 Percent of Those Polled Predict Daenery Death in Final Game of Thrones Episode

98 Percent of Polsters Predict Daenery Death in Final Game of Thrones Episode

While most bookmakers have pulled their odds on Sunday's season (and show) finale of Game of Thrones, bets were being taken right up through Saturday.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, May/19/2019

Can I Still Bet on the Game of Thrones Finale on May 19 Day of Airing?

Can I Still Bet on the Game of Thrones Finale on May 19 Day of Airing?

Tomatometer scoring odds still available at select bookmakers online

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, May/19/2019

Netherlands Wins Eurovision Final 2019 as Favorites

Netherlands Wins Eurovision Final 2019 as Favorites

The Netherlands won the 64th Eurovision Song Contest in Israel on Sunday in a songfest that passed off without serious incident, despite calls by pro-Palestinian groups to boycott the event.

Submitted by Reuters on, May/18/2019

Best Payout on Eurovision Final Found at BetFred: Even Odds

holland payout odds eurovision 2019

BetFred distinguished itself Saturday from the pack by offering the best payout odds on Holland to win this year's Eurovision.  They would pay EVEN odds just minutes ahead of the big show.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, May/18/2019

Current Odds Preakness Stakes, Eurovision 2019

Saturday 11 am EST - Eurovision odds: Netherlands -140, Australia 6/1, Switzerland 8/1, Sweden 16/1, Italy 20/1, Iceland 20/1, Russia 28/1 - Preakness Stakes odds: Improbable +245, War of Will 5/1,  Alwaysmining 8/1, Anothertwistafate +750, Bourbon War 8/1, Owendale 10/1, Win Win Win 17/1

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, May/18/2019

Where Can I Watch, Bet the Eurovision Final From Australia

Where Can I Watch, Bet the Eurovision Final From Australia

How to watch the 2019 Eurovision Final from Australia?  It's easy and, great news, you'll be able to watch on the big screen and at local pubs (we assume, provided they are open).

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, May/18/2019

Duncan Laurence Still Favorite to Win 2019 Eurovision With 47 Percent Chance

Duncan Laurence Still Favorite to Win 2019 Eurovision With 47 Percent Chance

The bookmakers and punters are all over Duncan Laurence of the Netherlands to win this year's Eurovision Final.  He (and Holland) was favored at -140.  That's not a bad price with experts giving him a near 50% chance (47%) of winning.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, May/18/2019

Madonna Gets Her Groove on In Israel Ahead of Eurovision Final ...and Boycotts

Madonna Gets Her Groove on In Israel Ahead of Eurovision Final ...and Boycotts

Pop star Madonna took time out ahead of her scheduled guest performance at the Eurovision Song Contest in Israel, attending an evening event in Tel Aviv on Thursday.

Submitted by Reuters on, May/18/2019

Where Can I Watch, Bet the Eurovision Final From the US

Where Can I Watch, Bet the Eurovision Final From the US

The Eurovision Final is among the most watched competitions in the world, however, it's very difficult to watch from the United States due to geo-blocking.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, May/17/2019

Sports Betting News Updates: FanDuel Not Offering Eurovision Odds? Borgata Launches Sportsbook

Sports Betting News Updates: FanDuel Not Offering Eurovision Odds? Borgata Launches Sportsbook

FanDuel, arguably the biggest online sports betting site in the United States that only operates in one state, New Jersey, had not yet posted future bets on one of the world's largest competitions, Eurovision 2019.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, May/17/2019

Eurovision Final 2019 Odds to Win: Where Can I Bet From The US?

Eurovision Final 2019 Odds to Win: Where Can I Bet From The US?

The Dutch are this year's favorite to win the Eurovision Contest, one of the most wagered on events of the year worldwide and now celebrating its 64th year.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, May/17/2019

Hard Knocks Odds Have Redskins Favored

Hard Knocks Odds Have Redskins Favored

SportsBetting.ag has set odds on which team will be featured in the upcoming season of HBO's Hard Knocks. 

Submitted by Guest on, May/17/2019

Does Your Pay Per Head Offer Dota 2?

Does Your Pay Per Head Offer Dota 2?

The demand is now high in the betting space for eSports and some of the biggest titles include League of Legends, Counter-Strike and Dota 2.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, May/12/2019

Team Liquid Betting

Team Liquid Betting

Most online gambling sites offer matchup odds and futures on Team Liquid.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, May/12/2019

2019 Overwatch League Season 2 - Stage 3 Schedule - Latest Betting Odds

2019 Overwatch League Season 2 - Stage 3 - Latest Betting Odds

The schedule will go from June 6 to July 17 with betting available each day

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, May/11/2019

Pay Per Head Adds eSports Betting for League of Legends, DOTA, More

Pay Per Head Adds eSports Betting for League of Legends, DOTA, More

One of the oldest most established and perhaps the most successful of the Pay Per Head firms, PayPerHead.com, have recently added eSports betting to their portfolio.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, May/11/2019

cs_Summit Gambling 2019 - Odds to Win

cs_Summit Gambling 2019 - Odds to Win

The 2019 cs_summit 4 starts May 23rd in Los Angeles with six teams competing and betting available online

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, May/11/2019

Dota 2 - ESL One Birmingham Odds to Win - Team Secret Favored

Team Secret is favored 2/1 and some change to win the Dota 2 - ESL One Birmingham 28 May, followed by Virtus.pro at 4/1.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, May/11/2019

AI is Becoming eSports Secret Weapon ...Professional Gamers Descend Upon Houston ...More

AI is Becoming eSports Secret Weapon

The eSports industry, now valued at $1 billion, is expected to reach the $1.8 billion mark by 2022.  Much of this will be propelled by Artificial Intelligence.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, May/10/2019

Bet the 2019 Dota 2 - MDL Disneyland Paris Major Online, Odds

Bet the 2019 Dota 2 - MDL Disneyland Paris Major Online, Odds

MDL will be hosting their first tournament outside of China.  At the beginning of May 2019, 16 of the world's best Dota 2 teams arrived in Disneyland Paris outside of downtown Paris, France, to secure their portion of the $1,000,000 USD prize pool

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, May/09/2019

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