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Tiger Woods’ win at Masters leads to worst golf loss ever for sportsbook

There were plenty of people who thought Tiger Woods would never win another major championship, but the 43-year-old had no shortage of confident supporters heading into the Masters this year. For evidence of that, all you have to do is follow the …

Virginia-Texas Tech championship game features record low total

As soon as Texas Tech beat Michigan State on Saturday to reach Monday’s national championship, many began wondering what the total would be for the game. After all, Texas Tech and Virginia are two of the best defensive teams in the country, not …

Rob Manfred

Report: New MLB gambling partnership has controversial key clause

A new provision as part of Major League Baseball’s new gambling partnership has annoyed at least one manager. Last November, MLB made MGM their “official gaming partner” as sports betting becomes increasingly legal and accepted in …

Kentucky fails to cover on incredibly bad beat

Kentucky failed to cover the spread in their win over Texas A&M on Tuesday night thanks to an incredibly bad beat. The Wildcats were favored by anywhere from 12-15 points depending on where and when someone bet on them. They were leading 85-71 …

Seahawks pull off improbable backdoor cover against Cowboys

The injury to Sebastian Janikowski had some serious consequences to those who bet on Saturday night’s NFC Wild Card playoff game between the Seattle Seahawks and Dallas Cowboys. Dallas went up by two scores late in the game on a Dak Prescott …

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Pro gamblers heavily backing Clemson in title game against Alabama

Alabama appears to have one of its best teams ever this year, and there have been numerous occasions where the Crimson Tide were favored by mind-boggling amounts heading into games and still managed to cover the spread. But as Monday’s national …

New NFL extra point rule impacts bettors in Titans-Redskins game

The NFL’s new extra point rule came into effect for bettors of the Tennessee Titans-Washington Redskins game on Saturday. Tennessee was leading 19-16 when Washington attempted a last-second final play miracle. Josh Johnson’s heave was …

Early College Football Playoff semifinal odds show two clear favorites

If Las Vegas is any indicator, the College Football Playoff semifinals might not be the most exciting we’ve ever seen. After the pairings for the semifinals were announced on Sunday, betting odds were quick to follow. The initial spreads show …

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NFL projected to make more than $2 billion a year from legalized gambling

The NFL has long been resistant to the idea of legalized sports wagering — at least when making statements in public. But privately, team owners and league executives must be licking their chops. ESPN’s Darren Rovell on Wednesday shared …

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CBS announcers told not to make gambling reference during NFL broadcasts

It can be a bit awkward when sports announcers make gambling references about a particular game during national broadcasts, and CBS does not want its NFL crews taking part in any such commentary during the 2018 season. On Tuesday, CBS Sports …

Joe Buck botched Browns’ Super Bowl odds

Joe Buck left many viewers scratching their heads when he shared an inaccurate statement about the Browns’ Super Bowl odds. While calling Thursday’s preseason game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Cleveland, Buck said that the Browns …

MGM becomes official NBA gaming partner

Sports betting can now be legal in states, and the NBA and WNBA are taking advantage of that change. The leagues have struck a deal with MGM to become their official gaming partner. ESPN’s Darren Rovell says the deal is worth $25 million over …

LeBron James

Vegas title odds for Cavs, Lakers shift big after latest LeBron news

The decision LeBron James made to not opt into his contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers for next season is viewed by most as a mere technicality, but Las Vegas oddsmakers clearly think it is an indication of where he will end up this summer. On …

Delaware takes in over $300K in sports bets on first day

The state of Delaware is already learning just how popular and lucrative sports betting can be now that it’s legalized in the state. Three Delaware casinos began offering full options on sports betting Tuesday and took in over $322,000 in …

LeBron James

LeBron James sets up unprecedented Game 7 prop bet for Vegas sportsbooks

Las Vegas is so certain LeBron James is going to go off in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals, they’re setting an unprecedented line in an over-under prop bet. A combination of factors have led to the prop bet point total for James’s …

Sportsbooks stand to lose big if Golden Knights win Stanley Cup

The Vegas Golden Knights have been great for the city of Las Vegas, but they might not be so great for the local sportsbooks. Several fans got behind the Golden Knights early in the season, expressing confidence in them by placing bets on the team. …

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