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MLB First to Worst - May 4, 2021
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The Kansas City Royals (66-1 odds to win the World Series) are among the surprise teams after one month of play.
2021 Kentucky Derby Viewership a Mixed Bag, Betting Huge Though
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Saturday's Kentucky Derby was one of the biggest in years for Gambling911.com, trafficwise. Viewership was up 49% in ratings and 55% in viewership from last year’s months-delayed, record-low race (4.8, 9.26M) but down 49% and 43% respectively from the previous May edition in 2019 (9.4, 16.34M).
Sports Betting Beat: Ohio Lawmaker to Introduce Bill, Fantasy Sports Coming to LA
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Sen. Kirk Schuring of Ohio is set to introduce a bill that would legalize sports wagering in the Buckeye State. Also, Louisiana expects to have daily fantasy sports contests up and running by the fall.
NBA Betting May 4, 2021 – Toronto Raptors at Los Angeles Clippers
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The new play-in format has the Toronto Raptors in line to potentially compete for a spot in the postseason. That’s good news for a club that has plodded along for most of the campaign. While there are some who detest the play-in the Raps certainly aren’t one of them. They enter the week 2.5 games out of the 10th spot and continue a difficult stretch of games against Western Conference foes with Tuesday’s matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers
Pirates vs. Padres Series Betting Trends, Picks
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The Pittsburgh Pirates vs. San Diego Padres series is an intriguing one considering it is being played at home in San Diego, the Padres are one of the early favorites to win the 2021 World Series and you have a Pirates team That has performed a bit better than expected and has enjoyed success over San Diego in recent years.
Rays vs. Angels Series Betting Trends, Picks
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The Tampa Bay Rays are 14-5 in this series but have only won three of their last ten games overall.
Mets vs. Cardinals Series Betting Trends, Picks
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The New York Mets vs. St. Louis Cardinals series kicks off Monday May 3, 2021. BetOnline offers a dime line on this series up to -190.
Blachowicz vs. Prochazka Early Odds
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If Jan Blachowicz is able to successfully defend his title belt against Glover Texiera later this year, it appears his next opponent will be UFC phenom Jiri Prochazka.
The Gambling Beat: Action Network Bought by Better Collective for $240 Mil
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Plus Mattress Mack loses $2.4 million on Essential Quality in this past weekend's Kentucky Derby while NBC political journalist Steve Kornaki was the only prognosticator from that network to correctly pick Medina Spirit.
Early 2021 Preakness Stakes Odds: Essential Quality Favored Again
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Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit pays $400 for every $100 bet to win the Preakness Stakes.
2021 Prop Bets for Rookie QB Stats and Starts, WR, RB, TE and Defensive Players
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No one knows how this year’s class of rookies will impact the 2021 NFL season, but the oddsmakers have made their projections.
NBA Betting May 3, 2021 – Denver Nuggets at Los Angeles Lakers
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The Los Angeles Lakers are in a freefall that even their two best players have been unable to get them out of. We all thought they would return to their early season ways once Anthony Davis and LeBron James returned, but that hasn’t happened.
Get a Racebook for Your Sportsbook
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Some racebooks accept wagers on horses, in the money, and across the board. The following are the six top racebooks today.
Can I Bet on TwinSpires From Missouri?
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Over these next few days Missouri residents looking to place a bet on the Kentucky Derby will be seeing plenty of advertisements for TwinSpires.com, a US-based online horse racing site owned by Churchill Downs, which just happens to be where the Kentucky Derby is run each year.
Why Can't I Bet on TVG From Arizona?
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The law in Arizona is a bit strange. TVG is permitted to take bets, but only by telephone. There are some racebooks accessible from Arizona that allow online betting.
Can I Bet at TVG From Florida?
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TVG welcomes those from Florida and features live streaming of races.
Kentucky Derby 2021 Morning Odds
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Known Agenda has taken quite the turn, from 6/1 to 18/1.
What Is The Best Website to Bet the Kentucky Derby From Kansas
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Quite a few websites take bets on this year's Kentucky Derby from the state of Kansas, but do they all offer 7% rebates and the promise to NEVER report your winnings?
Where Can I Bet the Kentucky Derby From Wisconsin?
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Wisconsin is not home to any race tracks but there are still plenty of websites accessible to place bets on this year's Kentucky Derby.
Where Can I Bet the Kentucky Derby From Virginia?
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Most online racebooks take bets from those living in Virginia. One of the big difference is that BetOnline offers a 7% rebate, does not report your winnings and is available to those 18 and up.
Where Can I Bet The Kentucky Derby From North Carolina
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Though there are a number of online racebooks that will not accept those from North Carolina, there are still others that will..... 18 and up.
Kentucky Derby 2021 Overnight Odds
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The overnight odds on Essential Quality haven't changed. He remained the +250 favorite to win the 2021 Kentucky Derby.
Where Can I Bet the Kentucky Derby From Utah?
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Utah is the most restrictive state in the US when it comes to gambling, however, a number of sites still take bets from those living there on this year's Kentucky Derby.
Where Can I Bet the Kentucky Derby From Massachusetts
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You can bet the Kentucky Derby online from Massachusetts using BetOnline, which offers a generous welcome bonus.
Betting Odds on Aaron Rodgers Leaving the Green Bay Packers
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The odds don't suggest Aaron Rodgers is going anywhere, but there are additional odds projecting where he might land if he is ultimately traded.
Where Can I Bet the Kentucky Derby From Missouri?
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BetOnline does take bets from those living in the Show Me State. Most US-licensed race books, including TwinSpires, do not take bets from Missouri residents.
Where Can I Bet the Kentucky Derby From Louisiana?
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BetOnline is one of a number of race books that take bets on the Kentucky Derby from Louisiana, which itself is home to one of the top prep races, the Louisiana Derby.
Where Can I Bet the Kentucky Derby Online From California?
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You can bet this year's Kentucky Derby online with BetOnline, offering a 7% daily rebate.
BetOnline All Access - 2021 Kentucky Derby Expert Picks
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Dick Jerardi specializes in college basketball and horse racing for the Philadelphia Inquirer and he joins Drew Butler for this episode of BetOnline All Access, the 2021 Kentucky Derby Expert Picks edition.
Horse Racing Odds – 2021 Kentucky Derby Longshots
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The 2021 Kentucky Derby returns to its usual spot on the calendar, and the first Saturday in May is a sign that sports and the world in general are getting back to a somewhat normal routine. This year’s Derby field has a deserving favorite in Essential Quality and a number of other talented thoroughbreds with 10/1 or shorter odds.