The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) has issued seven new sportsbook licenses to casinos in Illinois. Fees from the licenses were able to give Illinois $40 million in instant revenue. The odds of each sportsbook launching depends on additional approval from the IGB. CHICAGO – Seven … Read more
After four months, the NHL is allowing 24 teams to return to training camp on July 10. The Pittsburgh Penguins (-210) are the strongest favorite in their opening series over the Montreal Canadiens, who have +175 odds. NEW YORK – NHL team training camps have … Read more
The global protests for Black Lives Matter (BLM) have led sportsbooks to add some bets on the most current of events. Virginia Governor Ralph Northam wants the Robert E. Lee statue removed but the +200 odds are an underdog. As a former Attorney General, Kamala … Read more
After a three-month hiatus, the Spanish La Liga is ready to resume play on Thursday. Sevilla (-0.5) takes on Real Betis (+0.5) in the Seville Derby. The +350 odds for Betis to pull off the upset are higher than a draw occurring (+275). SEVILLE, Spain … Read more
Former MVP QB Cam Newton is a free agent and sports bettors are taking action on which team he will sign too. The team with the shortest odds at online sportsbooks is the New England Patriots at +400. Sports bettors are also betting on the … Read more
Maxfield has dropped out of the Kentucky Derby as he fractured his leg during a workout. Maxfield was also forced out of the Belmont Stakes. Maxfield had +6600 odds to win the Triple Crown before getting injured. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Triple Crown and Kentucky … Read more
Indiana recorded $37.4 million in total sports betting handle in May and $3.2 million in revenue—a hold rate of 8.5%. Handle increased 42% from April and revenue increased 104%. Indiana sportsbooks appear to be on the road to recovery, but they won’t return to pre-pandemic … Read more
Governor John Bel Edwards signed House Bill 357 into law Tuesday making Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) contests legal in the parishes in Louisiana with DFS. The original law for DFS from last year did not include internet DFS contests which LA HB 357 has now … Read more
Kyle Busch has the shortest odds to win the Blue-emu Max Pain Relief 500 at +450. Kevin Harvick (+1000) is the current leader in the NASCAR Cup Series Standings and will start from the pole position. Brad Keselowski (+550) has recorded seven top-10 finishes in … Read more
“MLS Is Back” is a tournament to kick off MLS’s return to the field on July 8 in Orlando. Once the tournament ends, the regular-season schedule will begin. ORLANDO, Fla. – Major League Soccer (MLS) will be returning to the field on July 8 after … Read more
Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua have come to terms with a two-fight deal. Tyson Fury is favored to be victorious over Joshua with -200 odds. The two fights are expected to happen in 2021. RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – Boxing fans and bettors around the world … Read more
The Charles Schwab Challenge is set for action for three straight days from June 11-14 with a 7:50 a.m. tee time. A hole in one is favored to happen with -125 odds. A playoff to occur (+325) comes with major underdog odds. FORT WORTH, Texas … Read more