The Brooklyn Nets (projected 8 seed) have better odds to win the NBA Finals than the Miami Heat (locked in 1 seed). An 8-seeded team has never won the NBA Finals and an 8 seed has only beat a 1 seed five teams in the … Read more
The NBA has made several high-profile statistical recording mistakes, leading to social media outcry and subsequent issuing of stat corrections; however, corrections do not help bettors. The winner of the 2021 Kentucky Derby – Medina Spirit – was disqualified Monday and stripped of his title, … Read more
Sportsbook operator FanDuel has reached an agreement with the United Center to launch a two-story, in-person sportsbook located inside the stadium, home to the Bulls and Blackhawks. The next step is for FanDuel and the United Center to apply for a sportsbook license with the … Read more
The Chicago Bulls see -110 odds to cover the -8.5 spread against the Atlanta Hawks at home. The Bulls covered the 3.5-point spread against Atlanta on the road in their last outing, beating the Hawks 130-118. Chicago is on a four-game streak of covering the … Read more
Chicago has lifted restrictions on stadium-based sportsbooks in the city, opening up professional sports teams to the opportunity of hosting their own sportsbook at their venue. Louisiana’s mobile sports betting industry is on-track to launch prior to this season’s Super Bowl in mid-January, according to … Read more
Illinois set to end the in-person sign-up requirements for mobile sportsbooks in March 2020 The end date was announced at the 102nd Illinois General Assembly in accordance with HB 3136. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois mobile sportsbooks will soon be able to accept new bettors remotely … Read more
The Chicago Bulls have (-145) odds on the road against the Toronto Raptors (+125). The Raptors have struggled so far this season, being 1-2 in their first 3 games. The Bulls are within the Top three for 3-point shooting this season. TORONTO – The Chicago … Read more
Illinois sportsbooks saw $400.4 million in wagers in August, up from the $369.1 million wagered in July. Online sportsbooks dominated the market, with 95% of total bets for August coming from mobile sportsbooks. DraftKings was the biggest sportsbook in August. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois sports … Read more
Erik Spoelstra of the Miami Heat and Steve Nash of the Brooklyn Nets are favored at (+900) to win NBA Coach of the Year this season. Billy Donovan’s (+1000) odds are appealing with the big moves that the Chicago Bulls made during the offseason. Los … Read more
The Atlanta Hawks have -550 odds to make the playoffs. The Charlotte Hornets have +180 odds to make the playoffs. There are totals for games won by the Chicago Bulls are set at 42.5. ATLANTA – The NBA season’s official schedule has been released and … Read more
Sportradar and NBC Sports Regional Network are coming together with a new partnership. The pair will be launching new content to engage next-generation sports fans. The deal builds on the existing betting data content partnership between the two entities. NEW YORK – Sports betting fans … Read more
Illinois saw more than $491.7 million wagered on sports in December. Eight retail venues were shut down due to COVID-19. DraftKings remains the top mobile app in Illinois. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Those betting on sports in Illinois managed to yet again increase the total betting … Read more