Gambling News
Rob Manfred Says "We Are Playing" But That Players Need to do Better
Less than a day after warning that the already abbreviated Major League Baseball season could be halted, Commissioner Rob Manfred reassured "We are playing" in an interview with ESPN's Karl Ravech.
L.A. Lakers vs. Toronto Raptors Betting Odds - August 1
The LA Lakers vs. Toronto Raptors game Saturday starts at 8:30 pm ET and features a line of Lakers -2.5 or -3 depending on the book
New Orleans Pelicans vs. LA Clippers Betting Odds - August 1
The New Orleans Pelicans vs. LA Clippers game Saturday starts at 6 pm ET and features a line of Clippers -5.
Report: More Cardinals Test Postive for Covid-19
At least four and anywhere up to six individuals with the St. Louis Cardinals organization tested positive for Covid-19 Saturday resulting in their Saturday game against the Brewers being postponed.
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Edmonton Oilers Betting Odds, Preview August 1
The Chicago Blackhawks vs. Edmonton Oilers game Saturday starts at 3 pm ET and features a line of Edmonton -147, Chicago +127.
Utah Jazz vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Odds - August 1
The Utah Jazz vs. Oklahoma Thunder game Saturday starts at 3:30 pm ET and features a line of OKC -1.5.
Miami Heat vs. Denver Nuggets Betting Odds, Free Pick - August 1
The Miami Heat vs. Denver Nuggets game Saturday starts at 1 pm ET and features a line of Miami -2.5.
Will Rays-Orioles Game Be Delayed, Postponed, Cancelled?
The weather forecast is not looking good for today's Rays-Orioles game. Words you rarely see on a site that promotes gambling: You may want to hold off on that bet.
Florida Teen Arrested as Mastermind of Twitter Bitcoin Scam
In one of the most high-profile security breaches in recent years, bogus tweets were sent out on July 15 from the accounts of Barack Obama, Joe Biden, Mike Bloomberg and a number of tech billionaires including Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and Tesla CEO Elon Musk. Celebrities Kanye West and his wife, Kim Kardashian West, were also hacked.
Rob Manfred, Union Talk as Major League Baseball Grapples With Coronavirus
With six teams idled Friday by the COVID-19 pandemic, Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred spoke to union leader Tony Clark about the importance of players following the sport’s coronavirus protocols.
Pac-12 Approves 10-Game Conference-Only Slate for Football
The Pac-12 has approved a 10-game, conference-only fall schedule for football to begin on Sept. 26 with "a lot of built in flexibility," the conference announced Friday.
San Jose Earthquakes - Minnesota United Picks, Betting Odds August 1
The last six games in this series have had 3 or more goals scored with five going over 4 goals scored.
Rangers-Giants Betting Line, Odds, Preview July 31
The Rangers-Giants game Friday takes place at 9 pm ET on ESPN2.
Cardinals-Brewers Game Friday Postponed Due to Two Covid Cases
All bets are off for Friday's Cardinals-Brewers game due to two positive Covid-19 test results.
UFC Odds – UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Shahbazyan
It’s back to base camp for the UFC, returning to the APEX in Las Vegas after four successful tours on Fight Island in Abu Dhabi for UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Shahbazyan.
Montreal Canadiens at Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Preview
Add another sport to the list of leagues that is making its return to action. The NHL is back this weekend, with the 24 remaining teams set to begin in the bubbles of Edmonton and Toronto. In Toronto, one of the Eastern Conference matchups starts their best-of-five series on Saturday, as the No. 12 Montreal Canadiens take on the No. 5 Pittsburgh Penguins.
Houston Rockets at Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview
The NBA is returning to action in a way we've never seen; 22 teams playing inside of a "bubble" staged in Orlando, Florida. One of the first games we are set to see are the Houston Rockets and the Dallas Mavericks, two Western Conference rivals who feel like they are in a position to contend and win the most unique NBA championship in league history.
Michigan Authorities Exploring Poker Ties in Brutal Murder of Susie Zhao
“We’re looking at every avenue — whether it was part of her hitchhiking — she used to hitchhike quite a bit. She got rides with people she didn’t know frequently,” a police spokesperson said.
MLB to Go 7 Innings for Doubleheaders
Major League Baseball and the players union have agreed to play 7 inning doubleheaders.
Philadelphia Union vs. Sporting Kansas City Picks, Betting Odds July 30
Philadelphia Union (5/2) vs. Sporting Kansas City (1) Draw (5/2) betting markets, odds and tips are can be found here
"Insane" Action on Clippers-Lakers Game Thursday Night
Dave Mason of BetOnline is reporting "insane action" on Thursday's night's late game between the LA Clippers and LA Lakers.
SEC to Play 10-Game, Conference-Only Football Schedule
The SEC presidents and chancellors on Thursday approved a 10-game, conference-only football schedule for the fall that begins on Sept. 26, sources confirmed to ESPN. The SEC title game is scheduled for Dec. 19.
Hill's Asher in Line of Fire Following Twitter Tirade Attacking Offshores
VSiN's Gill Alexander @beatingthebook is the latest to lash out at William Hill CEO Joe Asher for his attack on the offshore sports betting industry.
Will Cubs-Reds Game Be Delayed, Postponed, Cancelled?
The weather forecast is not looking good for Thursday night's Cubs-Reds game.
Phillies Covid Clubhouse, Marlins Leave Their Germs, Two Catch Virus
The Philadelphia Phillies have shut down all activities at Citizens Bank Park after a member of the coaching staff and a member of the home clubhouse staff tested positive for COVID-19, the team confirmed on Thursday. No Phillies players are yet to test positive. The clubhouse was utilized by the visiting Miami Marlins last weekend with 19 of their players and coaching staff testing positive.
NBA Betting – Boston Celtics vs. Milwaukee Bucks
With the return of the NBA we get to type the name Antetokounmpo in every article relating to the Milwaukee Bucks, and even some that don’t. The MVP front-runner leads his squad back on the court Saturday against the Boston Celtics after the Bucks posted a league-best 53-12 ledger before the shutdown.
Chiefs Take Hit With RB Damien Williams Opting Out of 2020 Season
The Kansas City Chiefs remain the favorite to win the 2021 Super Bowl (+325) but took a hit late Wednesday when it was revealed star running back Damien Williams will opt out of the 2020 season due to the coronavirus pandemic.
DraftKings Becomes PGA TOUR’s First Official Betting Operator
The PGA TOUR and DraftKings Inc. (Nasdaq: DKNG), have announced an expansion of their multi-year content and marketing relationship today that now designates DraftKings as the first “Official Betting Operator of the PGA TOUR.” In July 2019, DraftKings became the TOUR’s first “Official Daily Fantasy Game of the PGA TOUR” as part of a multi-year, exclusive arrangement.
Pro Sports Bettor Goes on Epic Twitter Rant Against Will Hill
A popular professional sports bettor blasted bookmaker Wililam Hill Wednesday in epic fashion.
Report: MLB Considers 7 Inning Double Headers
Following a series of game disruptions brought on by a Covid-19 outbreak among Marlins players, Major League Baseball is said to be contemplating making up these games through seven inning double headers.
