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DOJ Claims Former Speaker of the House at Center of Ohio Sports Betting Pay-To-Play Scheme

DOJ Claims Former Speaker of the House at Center of Ohio Sports Betting Pay-To-Play Scheme

Sports bettors in Ohio will continue to use 'ol reliable sites like BetOnline to place their wagers as the state announced its own apps will not be available until at least January 2023.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Dec/01/2022

Ex-Dodgers Star Yasiel Puig Pulls Out of Gambling Plea

Ex-Dodgers Star Yasiel Puig Pulls Out of Gambling Plea

The U.S. Justice Department accused the 31-year-old of making false statements as it related to the investigation of his alleged ties to an illegal gambling operation.  The former MLB player, now with the Korean Baseball Organization, also agreed to pay a fine of at least $55,000.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Dec/01/2022

Updated Super Bowl Odds 2022-2023: Chiefs New Favorites to Win Super Bowl 57

Updated Division, Conference and Super Bowl Odds 2021-2022

For the first time since Patrick Mahomes became the starting quarterback in Kansas City, the Chiefs have a losing record. But that hasn't changed the team's season forecast, at least according to the odds.

Submitted by Phil Simon on, Nov/30/2022

The Rise of Mobile Betting is Leaving People Ruined: Ways to Avert Catastrophe

Vice News: The Rise of Mobile Betting is Leaving People Ruined

Financial catastrophe is now only a few clicks away, Maxwell Strachan of Vice News suggested in a recent report dealing with the rise of mobile sports betting in the United States.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Nov/30/2022

Paul vs. Pimblett and Lobov vs. McGregor Odds

England's Answer to Conor McGregor: Paddy Pimblett

Jake Paul and Paddy Pimblett are exchanging barbs, and now many are speculating over a potential boxing bout between the two blondies.  UFC charismatic star Pimblett is being billed as the United Kingdom's answer to Conor McGregor, but one with heart.  Ouch!

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Nov/30/2022

Casinos Coming to a City Near You, But Some More Open Than Others

Casinos Coming to a City Near You, But Some More Open Than Others

Downtowns in some of the U.S. biggest cities are only now beginning to embrace casino gambling.  Witness New York City and Chicago. 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Nov/29/2022

USA Beating Iran a Bloodbath for the Books

USA Beating Iran a Bloodbath for the Books

More than twice as many bets were place on USA (-105) than Iran (+323), England (-230), Wales (+795) and both Draws combined.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Nov/29/2022

Hey FanDuel: HOWE Can You Allow This?

Hey FanDuel: HOWE Can You Allow This?

FanDuel's social media account is a hot mess these days featuring images of battered women and now they are being called out by those in the gaming industry as CEO Amy Howe stays silent.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Nov/29/2022

What Watson’s Return Means to Browns, AFC North...and the Odds

What Watson’s Return Means to Browns, AFC North

His final game as the steward of the quarterback position in Cleveland, saw Jacoby Brissett earn the win, and what a win it was. Down by a touchdown, 32 seconds left in regulation, fourth-and-10 at the Bucs’ 12, Brissett hit tight end David Njoku in the back of the end zone.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Nov/29/2022

Another Social Media Influencer Gets Burned Flirting With Gambling Promotions

Another Social Media Influencer Gets Burned Flirting With Gambling Promotions

Bui Yee-lam, 28, was detained and charged with the promotion of gambling sites that take bets during the World Cup while others like Håvard Lehn remain content with focusing strictly on the regulated markets.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Nov/29/2022

Kansas Jayhawks Spread vs. Seton Hall Should Be -7

College Basketball Betting – Kansas Jayhawks at Iowa State Cyclones

The Kansas Jayhawks were expected to come into Thursday's game against Seton Hall as a -7 to -7.5 home favorite following their dominating win over 1-7 Texas Southern.  The Jayhawks game against Seton Hall should be much tougher but the Pirates have disappointed thus far. 

Submitted by Phil Simon on, Nov/29/2022

Online Gambling Trends Expected to Catch on in 2023

Online Gambling Trends Expected to Catch on in 2023

While Artificial Intelligence will be used more to enhance the overall player experience in an online casino and virtual reality could come into its own (emphasis on the word "could"), the hot trend in gaming for 2023 could very well be a call for more enhanced security on many fronts.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Nov/28/2022

Where Can i Bet the World Cup Match Between USA and Iran Online From My State?

Where Can i Bet the World Cup Match Between USA and Iran Online From My State?

There is a rare major betting event on Tuesday afternoon (November 29) that will be drawing tons of action from the U.S.  Team USA will take on Iran in the FIFA World Cup.  The U.S. must win or go home. Our friends at BetOnline will be offering plenty of prop bet markets for this match. 

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Nov/28/2022

Steelers vs Colts Predictions | NFL Week 12 Monday Night Football Game Analysis

Steelers vs Colts Predictions | NFL Week 12 Monday Night Football Game Analysis

The Pittsburgh Steelers face a tough Indianapolis Colts team in prime time. The Colts are coming off a close loss to the Eagles. The Steelers lost a tough game to the Bengals. Now these teams look to turn things around on Monday Night Football. Who will prevail in this Monday Night Showdown?

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Nov/28/2022

Gambling 911 Sits Down With Mattress Mack, Who Won $75 Million Betting World Series

Gambling 911 Sits Down With Mattress Mack, Who Won $75 Million Betting World Series

Earlier this month, Texas furniture mogul Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale won the largest payout ever on a legal sports bet: $75 million from a futures wager that the Houston Astros would win the 2022 World Series.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Nov/28/2022

Packers vs Eagles Predictions | NFL Week 12 Sunday Night Football Game Analysis

The Green Bay Packers take on the Philadelphia Eagles in a Sunday Night Football showdown. The Packers have a Hall of Fame QB in Aaron Rodgers but the offense has struggled with inexperienced wide receivers.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Nov/27/2022

Seattle Seahawks Betting Trends: G911 Has Wrong Team Favored in Game vs. Raiders

The Seattle Seahawks are among the season's biggest surprises.  They are 6-4 Straight Up and Against The Spread.  Seattle has won four of their last five games.  A loss in Tampa November 13 was still a solid performance with just a five-point loss, though Seattle failed to cover the +2.5 spread.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Nov/27/2022

2023 CFP Championship Odds Shift Following Ohio State Loss to Michigan

2023 CFP Championship Odds Shift Following Ohio State Loss to Michigan

Ohio State losing to Michigan on November 26 caused the Wolverines 2023 CFP Championship odds to move into the second place spot just behind undefeated Georgia.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Nov/27/2022

New York Jets Betting Trends: Zach Wilson Benched

New York Jets Betting Trends: Will Zach Wilson be Benched?

BetOnline was offering odds on whether Zack Wilson becomes the next quarterback benched.  They had Wilson as a pretty big favorite.  Mike White will now assume the QB responsibilities, at least for this game. The Jets host Chicago, a team that is second worst in the league right now according to the Sagarin Ratings.  Our number is New York 6.77.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Nov/26/2022

Cincinnati Bengals Betting Trends: Looking to Stop Titans From Having 9 Straight Covers

Cincinnati Bengals Betting Trends

The Cincinnati Bengals are 6-4 Straight Up and 7-3 Against The Spread.  They will take on a Titans team that have covered in their last eight straight games, and we can't see them doing that again here.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Nov/26/2022

Tennessee Titans Betting Trends: Can They Make it Nine Straight Covers?

Tennessee Titans Betting Trends: Can They Make it Nine Straight Covers?

The Tennessee Titans have gone 7-3 Straight Up and a red hot 8-2 Against The Spread coming into their game against Cincinnati.  In fact, the Titans have covered in their last eight straight games, and we can't see them doing that again here.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Nov/26/2022

Hot Betting Trends NFL November 27, 2022

Hot Betting Trends NFL November 27, 2022

We have some simply amazing line trends that continue to come through strong for us both in the NFL and college Football.  With Saturday's college football slate, we went 4-2 with our plays.  Let's see how things go with the NFL.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Nov/26/2022

Michigan Wolverines an Early +6.5 Underdog Versus Ohio State Stun the Buckeyes

Michigan Wolverines an Early +6.5 Underdog Versus Ohio State

We have seen the line on the Michigan Wolverines vs. Ohio State game November 26 ranging anywhere from Buckeyes -6.5 to -8 very early.  The line was trending towards -8.5.  Coming into Week 12, the Wolverines were among the few remaining undefeated teams (along with Ohio State) and that continues as they head into their game against Ohio State. 

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Nov/26/2022

Is BetMGM Legal in Texas?

Is BetMGM Legal in Texas?

BetMGM is not available to bet on from the state of Texas.  You do have options though.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Nov/26/2022

Can I Bet on Fighting Illini College Football Games Online From Illinois

Can I Bet on Fighting Illini College Football Games Online From Illinois

You can bet on Illini college football games online from websites such as Jazz Sports.

Submitted by Tony Caliente on, Nov/26/2022

Clemson Tigers Betting Trends: Tough Test vs. Surging South Carolina November 26

Aggressive Line Movement on Clemson Game Was Tell-Tale Sign in Week 1

Clemson goes into Saturday's Noon ET game versus the South Carolina Gamecocks as a -14.5 favorite but South Carolina cannot be overlooked following their shocking upset shellacking of the Tennessee Vols, a team that had been ranked number one in the nation just a few weeks ago. BetOnline had reported 72% on Clemson at -24 at the time of closing.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Nov/26/2022

Hot College Football Action Report November 26, 2022

Hot College Football Action Report November 26, 2022

BetOnline revealed they were pretty split for the big game between Ohio State and Michigan today, November 26, but the numbers could change quite a bit ahead of kickoff in three hours. Should be a good old-fashioned Big Ten bruiser.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Nov/26/2022

Vols Spread Versus Vanderbilt November 26 Expected to be -27

What Are the Regular Season Wins Total Odds for the Tennessee Vols - 2022?

The Tennessee Vols were heavily favored to win OVER 7.5 regular season games in 2022 at -165 at BetOnline, and did just that by Week 11.

Submitted by Tony Caliente on, Nov/25/2022

Oklahoma State Cowboys Betting Trends

Oklahoma State Cowboys Betting Trends

The Oklahoma State Cowboys remained in the post season mix with an 8-3 record Straight Up ahead of their game versus West Virginia, where they are listed as a -8.5 home favorite.  The Cowboys lost to in-state rivals, the Sooners, in their previous week's game. 

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Nov/25/2022

Oregon Ducks Football Betting Trends

Oregon Ducks Football Betting Trends

The Oregon Ducks fell short in their game against the Washington Huskies, losing their second game of the season.  The Ducks were expected to fall a bit in the ratings as a result.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Nov/25/2022

Breaking News

Diddy Arrest Video Released: Latest Wagering Markets

Diddy was arrested on federal charges of sex trafficking, racketeering and transportation to engage in prostitution.  BetUS currently offers  Diddy wagering markets for a release on bail prior to his next court appearance October 9