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.

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Can I Use the Draftkings App in West Virginia?

Can I Use the Draftkings App in West Virginia?

You will soon be able to use the Draftkings app from within the state of West Virginia.

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Gambling.com Corners the NJ Sports Betting Affiliate Market

Gambling.com Corners the NJ Sports Betting Affiliate Market

SBC News reports that Stockholm-based Gambling.com reported a strong 1st quarter in the New Jersey online sports betting market.

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When Will the New $12 Million Borgata Sportsbook Be Open?

When Will the New $12 Million Borgata Sportsbook Be Open?

Casino officials tell The Associated Press it will open a sports bar and sports betting facility named Moneyline Bar & Book on June 29. The name is a reference to the money line, a method of betting on sports in which a gambler wagers that a team will win its game without having to win by a certain amount of points.

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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.

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West Virginia Sports Betting Falls Into the Red, New Unikrn Betting Platforms Unveiled

West Virginia Sports Betting Falls Into the Red, New Unikrn Betting Platforms Unveiled

To date, one year after the US Supreme Court reversed decades of prohibition of sports wagering, West Virginia's industry is in the red.  The Mountaineer State was among the first to dive in.

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Louisiana Sports Betting Effort Marches Forward After Removal of 'Poison Pill'

Louisiana Sports Betting Effort Marches Forward After Removal of 'Poison Pill'

A proposal to legalize sports betting in Louisiana edged forward in the Legislature, winning the backing Tuesday of a committee packed with several anti-gambling lawmakers who unsuccessfully sought to derail the measure.

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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.

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Sports Betting Forums: Top Discussions

We tap into the hottest discussions on the sports betting forums and social media.  Hot now: Vegas Sports Handicapper Gets Banned From Sportsbooks and Probation, Disney Takes Stake in Draftkings

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Royals vs. Cardinals Game Rain Delay, Suspension Possible, Bets Could be Impacted: MLB Weather May 21

Royals vs. Cardinals Game Rain Delay, Suspension Possible, Bets

This game has officially been postponed.  Bets placed are No Action.

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Sports Handicapper Banned From Sportsbooks for Three Years, Sentenced to Probation

Sports Handicapper Banned From Sportsbooks for Three Years, Sentenced to Probation

A well-known sports handicapper with a platform on ESPN has been sentenced to three years probation.

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Tonight's Betting Odds, Trends, Line Moves, Picks: NBA, MLB, More - May 21

Top consensus plays include the St. Louis Cardinals at 80%, but be careful as storms are in the forecast and this game stands a good chance of being suspended.

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Bet the Athetics vs. Indians Series - Hot Betting Trends

Bet the Red Sox vs. Blue Jays Series - Hot Betting Trends

Gambling911.com takes a look at the Athletics vs. Indians Series hot trends for the period beginning May 20, 2019. 

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Borgata Babes Case Can Go to Trial

Borgata Babes Case Can Go to Trial

A state appellate court says five cocktail waitresses who sued an Atlantic City casino for gender bias and a hostile work environment can take their case to trial.

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Bet the Red Sox vs. Blue Jays Series - Hot Betting Trends

Bet the Red Sox vs. Blue Jays Series - Hot Betting Trends

Gambling911.com takes a look at the Blue Jays vs. Red Sox Series hot trends for the period beginning May 20, 2019. 

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MLB Betting Picks May 21 – Atlanta Braves at San Francisco Giants

MLB Betting Picks May 21  – Atlanta Braves at San Francisco Giants

The San Francisco Giants have one of the weakest offensive clubs in MLB and they didn’t put up much of a fight in the opener, collecting just two hits in a 4-1 setback to get the four-game series with the Atlanta Braves underway.

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Warriors Sweep Blazers in Sweep, Advance to Final

Warriors Sweep Blazers in Sweep, Advance to Final

The Golden State Warriors defeated the Portland Trailblazers in overtime Monday to sweep and advance to the NBA Finals.  They were the early favorites to win this year's Final.

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Tacitus Not War of Will Favored to Win Belmont Stakes

Tacitus Not War of Will Favored to Win Belmont Stakes

Finishing third at this year's Kentucky Derby, Tacticus was coming in just short of 2/1 odds to win the upcoming Belmont Stakes race.

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Payout Odds on Will Power to Win Indy 500 2019

Payout Odds on Will Power to Win Indy 500 2019

Will Power and Alexander Rossi are co-favorites to win the 2019 Indianapolis 500 with a payout potential of $15 for every $2 bet.

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Payout Odds on Ashleigh Barty, Aryna Sabalenka, Dayana Yastremska to Win WTA Strasbourg 2019

Payout Odds on Ashleigh Barty, Aryna Sabalenka, Dayana Yastremska to Win WTA Strasbourg 2019

Ashleigh Barty winning the WTA Strasbourg 2019 outright pays US$20 for every US$10 bet, Aryna Sabalenka US$50 for every US$10 bet and Dayana Yastremska US$70 for every US$10 bet.

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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.

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Maine Vote on Sports Betting Coming Shortly

Maine Vote on Sports Betting Coming Shortly

Maine legislators say they are 95% there but it is the other 5% they need to hash out, at which point sports betting could soon become a reality in the New England state.  Seven bills have been reduced to one.

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Bet the Giants vs. Braves Series - Hot Betting Trends

Bet the Giants vs. Braves Series - Hot Betting Trends

Gambling911.com takes a look at the San Francisco Giants vs. Atlanta Falcons Series hot trends for the period beginning May 20, 2019. 

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Bet the Yankees vs. Orioles Series - Hot Betting Trends

Bet the Yankees vs. Orioles Series - Hot Betting Trends

Gambling911.com takes a look at the New York Yankees vs. Baltimore Orioles Series hot trends for the period beginning May 20, 2019.

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Tonight's Betting Odds, Trends, Line Moves, Picks: NBA, MLB, More - May 20

Consensus plays include Braves, Twins, Nats, Yankees and Indians, all seeing between 70% and 75% of the action.

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MLB Weather Forecasts May 20

MLB Weather Forecasts May 20

Severe weather is rolling across the country.  Will any of it affect today's games? 

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How to Become a Bookie From Scratch

Become a Bookie

Becoming a bookie isn’t as difficult as you may think. In this guide, I will assume that you are starting from scratch and provide you with the steps to get started. There’s a lot to learn if you want to run a successful operation, but I don’t want to overwhelm anyone.

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Sports Betting News: Disney Now Owns Share of Draftkings?

Sports Betting News: Disney Now Owns Share of Draftkings?

One small part of the massive deal between the Walt Disney Company and 21st Century Fox included the stake in daily fantasy sports and sports betting company DraftKings, Legal Sports Report confirmed on Monday.

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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

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2019 NBA Playoff Betting Picks – Golden State Warriors at Portland Trail Blazers Game 4

No team has ever come back from a 0-3 deficit to win a NBA playoff series. Right now all the Portland Trail Blazers are trying to do is win a game.

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GOP Sees Michigan Senate Flip on Latest Fox News Map But Odds Favor Democrats

GOP Sees Michigan Senate Flip on Latest Fox News Map But Odds Favor Democrats

OAKLAND PARK, Fla (Gambling911.com) - Republicans received some welcome good news Sunday as a Fox News poll and map reflect that the state of Michigan could provide a rare Senate seat flip for the November general election. 

Fugitive Sports Betting Influencer Vegas Dave Could Be Extradited From Bora Bora

Fugitive Sports Betting Influencer Vegas Dave Could Be Extradited From Bora Bora

A flashy sports betting influencer — known for his Birkin bag collections and mansions — was slapped with an arrest warrant from Las Vegas judge Joe Hardy Thursday after he no-showed a civil court proceeding, according to court records.
North Carolina Professor Says Purchase of Losing Lottery Tickets on eBay to Offset Gambling Losses 'Clearly Tax Fraud'

North Carolina Professor Says Purchase of Losing Lottery Tickets on eBay to Offset Gambling Losses 'Clearly Tax Fraud'

The scheme actually dates back to the 1980s...and don't think for a second the IRS is unaware of it.