The risk-averse player’s guide to DFS bankroll management
Writers often try to talk DFS players down from risking more than they are comfortable losing.However, if you’re playing for more than you can afford to lose, you’re unlikely to last long enough to...
View ArticleReport: Vegas-based Caesars joins mobile trend, expected to release sports...
Will Caesars Entertainment become the next Las Vegas-based sportsbook operator to develop a mobile wagering app?It appears so, according to Edge Vegas, who broke the news of the company’s plans in a...
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Daily Fantasy: Types of cash games, lineup strategy & contest distribution
Most people begin playing Daily Fantasy Sports in hopes of earning one big win that will pay their next vacation or mortgage.Unfortunately, that’s not a likely possibility and there’s a good chance of...
View ArticleOur DFS coverage has moved: Check out DailyFantasyTalk.com for info, news &...
If you have an interest in Daily Fantasy Sports coverage, commentary or discussion, we want to invite you to check out DailyFantasyTalk.com, which we officially launched today. (The DFS forum, formerly...
View ArticleEverything must go! Sportsbook furnishings among items up for sale at...
Ever dream of having a Las Vegas style sportsbook in your basement?Well, beginning today, it’s at least a possibility.The Riviera Casino, which closed its doors for good on May 4, is selling off all...
View ArticleNFL win totals update: After two weeks, Westgate SuperBook odds mostly unchanged
The Westgate SuperBook opened its NFL win totals in early May, one week before the NFL issued a four-game suspension to Patriots QB Tom Brady.The ruling forced WestGate to drop New England’s over/under...
View ArticleAmerican Pharoah owner Ahmed Zayat allegedly owes $1.65 million in gambling debt
Triple Crown hopefuls. Convicted felons. Seven figures in alleged gambling debt.Horse racing, everyone!Ahmed Zayat, the owner of Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner American Pharoah, has been accused...
View ArticleCould The Restoration of America’s Wire Act put an end to Nevada mobile betting?
Nevada’s sportsbook operators could become unintended victims if Congress decides to pass a proposed bill that seeks to revise, and perhaps restore, the Wire Act of 1961.The bill, titled “The...
View ArticleWNBA generating publicity for all the wrong reasons, but remains a viable...
The attention-starved WNBA had no trouble generating headlines during the offseason.As usual, it was for all the wrong reasons.For starters, eight players voted to the 2014 All-Star team are sitting...
View ArticleNFL once again highlights hypocrisy on gambling
You can bet the NFL will continue double-talk when it comes to gambling—that is unless you’re a player. In that case, no bets, or even the faintest of association with them, is allowed.This past week,...
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2015 Women’s World Cup: Group Play Has Almost No Impact On Betting Markets
They say the Masters doesn’t really start until the back nine on Sunday*, but that’s not really true at all. Between the opening round Thursday to midday Sunday, the betting odds wildly shift, with...
View Article2015 college football season win totals: CG Technology releases over/unders...
Las Vegas sportsbook operator CG Technology became the first in town to release 2015 college football win totals on Monday.CGT put up numbers for 68 teams, consisting primarily of BCS Conference teams,...
View Article‘America’s Pet’ pumped life back into horse racing, but can the momentum be...
Horse racing is having a moment. Thanks to a special horse named American Pharoah that finally broke the 37-year Triple Crown winner drought, horse racing is enjoying a rise in national profile not...
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Betting Markets Declare Spurs Largest—And Only—Winners Of NBA Free Agency Period
There’s been much discussion about the San Antonio Spurs’ impending juggernaut given the team’s summer acquisitions of LaMarcus Aldridge and David West, re-signing of Danny Green and Kawhi Leonard to...
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Betting Futures Show American League Has Most Parity In Recent History
Much has been said about the parity of this year’s American League and the wide-open nature of the pennant race. The Washington Times called 2015 “the year of parity,” and before the season, a Baseball...
View Article‘Vegas knows something!’ Common mistakes media make when covering sports betting
The NFL season is just around the corner and with it comes an increased focus on sports gambling. In part thanks to the growth in social media, the rise of fantasy, and legislative efforts to expand...
View ArticleAfter long fight, New Jersey’s bid to legalize sports betting is denied by US...
The US Third Circuit Court of Appeals panel dealt a heavy blow to the New Jersey gaming industry Tuesday, upholding an earlier court ruling that prohibited sports betting in the state.“PASPA, by its...
View ArticleDespite earning first victory, Colts continue sliding in Super Bowl futures odds
The Indianapolis Colts began the season as one of the favorites to bring home the Lombardi Trophy in Super Bowl 50. Three weeks later they’re quickly turning into a longshot.The Colts notched their...
View ArticleLas Vegas SuperBook releases NBA win totals; Knicks expected to make big...
The Westgate SuperBook in Las Vegas released its NBA regular season win totals today with a few notable risers and fallers from last year.The Portland Trailblazers were tagged with the biggest...
View ArticlePublic support makes Blue Jays the World Series favorite at Westgate SuperBook
The Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers are the favorites to meet in the 2015 World Series, according to odds released Monday by the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook.The Blue Jays, who are listed at...
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