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Gamblers Yell “Roll Tide” for 2021 College Football National Title

Gamblers Yell “Roll Tide” for 2021 College Football National Title

The Alabama Death Star has won six national championships under head coach Nick Saban.  Further, the Crimson Tide has made the College Football Playoff in five of its first seven years.

Submitted by Phil Simon on, Jul/29/2021

CFL Commissioner Ambrosie Embraces Canadian Legalization Of Single Sports Betting

CFL Commissioner Ambrosie Embraces Canadian Legalization Of Single Sports Betting

The Canadian Senate gave the stamp of approval to Bill C-218 on Tuesday. Also known as the Safe and Regulated Sports Betting Act, it is a Private Member's bill that was introduced into the House of Commons by Conservative Kevin Waugh, a Member of Parliament for Saskatoon-Grasswood.  

Submitted by Payton on, Jul/29/2021

Swimmer Caeleb Dressel Wins Men's 100-Meter Freestyle; Bobby Finke Takes Gold in 800 Free

In an Olympics where many of the favorites have faltered, Caeleb Dressel lived up to the hype.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/29/2021

Odds To Win Tokyo Olympics 2020 Golf Individual Women

Odds To Win Tokyo Olympics 2020 Golf Individual Women

Nelly Korda (7-1 odds), Jin Young Ko (9-1 odds), Inbee Park (10-1 odds) and Sei Young Kim (12-1 odds) are each among the favorites to win the Tokyo Olympics 2020 Golf Individual Women gold.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Jul/29/2021

What Are The Odds to Win - Men's Épée Team - Fencing - Tokyo Olympics

What Are The Odds to Win - Men's Épée Team - Fencing - Tokyo Olympics

Men's Épée Team - Fencing odds have France favored at -180.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Jul/29/2021

What Are The Odds to Win - Boxing Men's Welterweight 69g - Tokyo Olympics

What Are The Odds to Win - Boxing Men's Welter (63-69g) - Tokyo Olympics

Men Boxing Welter (63-69g) odds have Pat McCormack as a -125 favorite to win gold.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Jul/28/2021

What Are The Odds to Win - Individual Archery - Athletics - Tokyo Olympics

What Are The Odds to Win - Individual Archery - Athletics - Tokyo Olympics

Brady Ellison of the USA is the favorite to win the Men's Individual Archery event with a payout potential of $160 for every $100 bet and An San of South Korea pays $115 for every $100 bet to win among the Women.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Jul/28/2021

4 Nats Players, 8 Staffers Test Positive, Game vs Phils Wednesday Night Postponed

4 Nats Players, 8 Staffers Test Positive, Game vs Phils Wednesday Night Postponed

Four Washington Nationals players and eight staffers have tested positive for COVID-19, forcing Major League Baseball to postpone their game against the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday night.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Jul/28/2021

What Are The Odds to Win - Women's High Jump - Athletics - Tokyo Olympics

Odds to win the Women's High Jump at the Tokyo Olympics appear here.

Submitted by Tony Caliente on, Jul/28/2021

What Are The Odds to Win - Women's 4x100m Relay - Athletics - Tokyo Olympics

What Are The Odds to Win - Women's 4x100m Relay - Athletics - Tokyo Olympics

Jamaica is a -275 favorite to win the Women's 4x100m Relay at the Tokyo Summer Olympics.

Submitted by Tony Caliente on, Jul/28/2021

What Are The Odds to Win - Women's 800m Final - Athletics - Tokyo Olympics

The Women's 800m Final has Athing Mu as a -175 favorite to take home the gold.

Submitted by Tony Caliente on, Jul/28/2021

What Are The Odds to Win - Women's Hammer Throw - Tokyo Olympics

What Are The Odds to Win - Women's Hammer Throw - Tokyo Olympics

DeAnna Price is a -225 favorite to win the Tokyo Olympics Hammer Throw.

Submitted by Tony Caliente on, Jul/28/2021

What is Micro Betting When It Comes to Sporting Events?

What is Micro Betting When It Comes to Sporting Events?

“With a micro bet, you can bet on every pitch and at-bat in baseball, every drive in an NFL game—every betting opportunity that happens while the game’s in play,” said Chris Bevilacqua, CEO of Simplebet.  Plus DC rolls out sports betting kiosks in bars and SBC announces Book With Confidence plan as in-person events return.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jul/28/2021

How Does a Bookie Make Money

How Does a Bookie Make Money

Bookies make money on the vig, a built-in commission that is short for the word "vigorish" and is sometimes referred to as "juice".  This is generally a 10% cut, but that percentage could be much higher. 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jul/28/2021

What Are The Odds to Win - Women's Long Jump - Athletics - Tokyo Olympics

What Are The Odds to Win - Women's Long Jump - Athletics - Tokyo Olympics

The Women's Long Jump odds at the Tokyo Summer Olympics had Brittney Reese as a slight favorite paying out $280 for every $100 bet to win gold.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Jul/28/2021

What Are The Odds to Win - Women's Discus Throw - Athletics - Tokyo Olympics

What Are The Odds to Win - Women's Discus Throw - Athletics - Tokyo Olympics

The Women's Discus Throw for the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo have Valarie Allman now favored and paying out $190 for every $100 bet.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Jul/28/2021

What Are The Odds to Win - Women's 100m Hurdles - Athletics - Tokyo Olympics

What Are The Odds to Win - Women's 100m Hurdles - Athletics - Tokyo Olympics

Camacho-Quinn is a Puerto Rican track and field athlete favored to win this event.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Jul/28/2021

Morikawa Opens as Tokyo Olympic Golf Chalk

Morikawa Opens as Tokyo Olympic Golf Chalk

Olympic golf betting for 2021 at Tokyo had a knuckleball tossed at the very onset of action.  Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau, two of the top players in the game, were disqualified due to positive COVID tests.  But there are plenty of big names that remain on the board.  First among them is Collin Morikawa, current champion of The Open.

Submitted by Phil Simon on, Jul/28/2021

Football Legend Marshawn Lynch Named BetMGM Brand Ambassador

Football Legend Marshawn Lynch Named BetMGM Brand Ambassador

“Beast Mode” partnership includes BetMGM promotional opportunities, fan events, and more.

Submitted by Press Release on, Jul/28/2021

Olympic Champ Biles Withdraws From All-Around Competition

Olympic Champ Biles Withdraws From All-Around Competition

Simone Biles will not defend her Olympic title.  The American gymnastics superstar withdrew from Thursday’s all-around competition to focus on her mental well-being.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Jul/28/2021

What Are The Odds to Win - Women's Triple Jump - Tokyo Olympics

What Are The Odds to Win - Women's Triple Jump - Tokyo Olympics

Yulimar Rojas is the favorite to win the Women's Triple Jump odds at the Tokyo Olympics.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Jul/28/2021

What Are The Odds - To Win Men’s 800m Freestyle- Swimming - Tokyo Olympics

What Are The Odds - To Win Men’s 800m Freestyle- Swimming - Tokyo Olympics

Gregorio Paltrinieri pays slightly better than EVEN odds to win the Men’s 800m Freestyle- Swimming - Tokyo Olympics.

Submitted by Tony Caliente on, Jul/28/2021

What Are The Odds to Win - Men's High Jump - Athletics - Tokyo Olympics

This is one of the more competitive events at this year's Olympics.  Miltiadis Tentoglou and Tajay Gayle pay $325 for every $100 bet.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Jul/28/2021

What Are The Odds to Win - Men's Long Jump - Athletics - Tokyo Olympics

What Are The Odds to Win - Men's Long Jump  - Athletics - Tokyo Olympics

The Men's Long Jump odds for the Tokyo Olympics have Miltiadis Tentoglou and Tajay Gayle as co-favorites.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Jul/28/2021

What Are The Odds to Win - Triathlon Mixed Relay - Tokyo Olympics

What Are The Odds to Win - Triathlon Mixed Relay - Tokyo Olympics

The Triathlon Mixed Relay makes its Olympic debut Friday evening, joining the mixed 4x400m relay in track and the mixed medley relay in swimming as new Olympic mixed-gender events.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Jul/27/2021

What Are The Odds to Win - Women's 50m Freestyle - Swimming - Tokyo Olympics

What Are The Odds to Win - Women's 50m Freestyle - Swimming - Tokyo Olympics

Women's 50m Freestyle betting at the Tokyo Olympics have Emma McKeon as a slight favorite but with decent payout odds of $160 on every $100 bet.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jul/27/2021

What Are The Odds to Win - Men's Pole Vault - Athletics - Tokyo Olympics

What Are The Odds to Win - Men's Pole Vault - Athletics - Tokyo Olympics

Armand Duplantis is a pretty big -550 favorite to win the Men's Pole Vault at the Tokyo Olympics.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jul/27/2021

What Are The Odds to Win - Men's 200M - Athletics - Tokyo Olympics

What Are The Odds to Win -  Men's 200M - Athletics - Tokyo Olympics

Men's 200M Athletics odds have Noah Lyles as the -170 favorite. Andre De Grasse pays out $375 for every $100 bet.  Both Erriyon Knighton and Kenny Bednarek pay $500 each for every $100 bet.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jul/27/2021

Canelo-Plant Fight Off?

Canelo-Plant Fight Off?

Talks between Canelo Alvarez and Caleb Plant have broken off at the 11th hour over disagreements in the contracts.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Jul/27/2021

USA Today Drops Bovada Odds in Favor of US State Licensed Tipico Sportsbook

USA Today Drops Bovada Odds in Favor of US State Licensed Tipico Sportsbook

Gannett, owner of the USA Today newspaper, has inked an exclusive deal with New Jersey-licensed Tipico Sportsbook.  And one popular offshore sportsbook will be getting the heave-ho as a result.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jul/27/2021

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