Sports Betting

Delaware Sports Betting Would Violate Ban

PHILADELPHIA (AP)-A federal appeals court ruled Monday that sports betting in Delaware would violate a 1992 federal ban on such wagering, essentially halting the state's plans to start taking bets

Submitted by on, Mon, 08/24/2009 - 19:19

Sports Leagues Challenge Extent of Delaware's Exemption

America's major sports leagues, in new court papers, are challenging the state's contention that Congress intended to allow Delaware to expand its sports betting options.

In advance of Monday's showdown before the U.S. 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals, the leagues' lawyers filed a brief arguing that Delaware's exemption from a 1992 federal ban on sports betting did not give the state carte blanche to offer bets on single games or sports other than pro football.

Submitted by on, Sat, 08/22/2009 - 16:25

USA Today Editorial: Two Opposing Views on State Wagering

Our view on legalized gambling: Cash-strapped states bet on a bad hand

Plans to legalize sports wagers and add video poker carry social costs.

Submitted by on, Fri, 08/21/2009 - 08:22

Breaking News

Insane Line Movement for the Eagles-Jaguars London Game

The lookahead line last Friday at BetOnline Sports & Casino favored the Jacksonville Jaguars by 3 points over the Philadelphia Eagles for their upcoming matchup in London.

If Georgia vs. Alabama Game is Postponed Saturday? What Happens to My Bet?

All eyes are on Tuscaloosa for Week 6, where the Georgia Bulldogs are set to square off against the Alabama Crimson Tide. Alabama is a -1.5 favorite in this one.

Michele Tafoya Pays Out $750 for Every $100 Bet With a Win in Minnesota Senate Race

This one is getting tighter and it is favoring the Republican candidate.

Cook Shifts Iowa, Pennsylvania Democratic House Candidates to 'Lean Democrat' as BetOnline Makes Each a Huge Favorite

Cook has moved 18 more races towards the left but BetOnline already had a few of these heavily favoring the Democratic candidates.