Bookies Make Out Well for First Week of College Football

Written by :

Aaron Goldstein

Published on :

2 September, 2014

Sports bookies both online and in Vegas enjoyed a successful weekend and hope that trend continues with the start of NFL this upcoming weekend.

Among the big hits in Vegas, Virginia covering against UCLA.

“We didn’t win the most on the day with Virginia covering against UCLA, but it was one of our most one-sided games on parlays with UCLA,” said South Point sports books director Bert Osborne in an interview with Sporting News.

Two other huge wins for sportsbooks were heavy favorites Alabama and Florida failing to cover their respective spreads on Saturday. -19.5 favorite FSU witnessed the most betting action but managed to squeak by with a six-point victory.

“That was the marquee game at 5 p.m., the game that everyone wanted to have action on,” said Osborne. “We had a few large wagers on Florida State and then had parlays weighted on Florida State almost at the same ratio we had with UCLA.”

The bookies entered the weekend on a high note with Texas A&M stunning South Carolina outright Thursday night.

- Aaron Goldstein, Gambling911.com

Connor Hellebuyck Trade Impact on the New Jersey Devils' Odds

The long-discussed Connor Hellebuyck trade saga seems to finally be at its conclusion.

How Statistics Can Help Fans Analyse Football Matches

Football has always been a game of passion, unpredictability and unforgettable moments. From a last-minute winner in the English Premier League to a thrilling Soweto Derby between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates, it's the unexpected that keeps supporters coming back.

Responsible Sports Betting: Setting Limits and Managing Your Budget

There's nothing quite like the excitement of a big football match. Whether it's a Soweto Derby between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates, a Premier League showdown, or an international rugby fixture, sport has a way of bringing people together.

How to Read Football Odds: A Beginner’s Guide

Football is more than just a sport in South Africa. Whether it's the excitement of a Soweto Derby, a closely contested Premier League fixture, or an international tournament, millions of fans enjoy following their favourite teams. For some supporters, football betting adds another dimension to the experience.