Did you know that the U.S. sports betting market is worth upwards of $150 billion? Did you know that, up until recently, almost all of that money was bet illegally? These are just two of the fascinating and fun facts about sports gambling that are coming to light now that sports betting is legal in about 20% of the […]
Few things capture our collective passions as much as sports. And wherever sports are happening, you’re sure to find someone making a bet on the outcome. Sports betting is absolutely ubiquitous. From professional football to boxing and even to curling, we are constantly looking to make a profit from our enjoyment of sports. But where did this […]
As recently as just a few years ago, there were a lot of news reports published about how NFL viewership was down across the board. But last season, the NFL bounced back in a big way. The NFL’s TV ratings went up by 5 percent during the 2018 season. And it won’t be surprising at all if the ratings […]
Is there anything more frustrating than going to put in a bet on a college football or NFL game at the last minute only to realize that your sportsbook has stopped accepting wagers on the game because it just started? Years ago, there was nothing sports bettors could do when they found themselves in this scenario. They had to move on to another […]
The current market value for gambling stands at $46 billion. The numbers are expected to double within the coming years. It is likely that by 2024, the gambling market will be worth $94 billion in the U.S. The gambling market comprises of two types of sports bettors. The first kind is made up of those that […]
It’s the age-old question that will never have a true answer: “Should I bet on the underdog or the favorite?”. While this question depends entirely on the two teams playing, there are some simple facts to understand about betting on both the underdog and the favorite. Sports Betting 101- Betting on the Favorite When a […]
When the Super Bowl odds for the 2019 NFL season first opened up back in January—before the end of the 2018 NFL season, no less—the New England Patriots were handed 8/1 odds to win Super Bowl LIV. The Patriots, who won Super Bowl LIII in February, have since seen their odds drop down to 6/1 despite losing […]
While trying to empty out your bookie’s pockets, a sports bettor needs to be equipped with as many weapons as possible. One type of bet that is often underused by many gamblers is the “future” bet. This article will go further in-depth explaining what future bets are, how they can be effective for you in […]
Over the last decade, NBA fans and bettors have turned to stats to better understand how each team and player compare to each other. In the old days of the NBA, statistics didn’t play much of a role in decision making. Most betting took place based off of people watching the games or voting for […]
Want to know the quickest way to turn $100 into more than $50,000? Bet it on a 45-point college football underdog…and then pray like you’ve never prayed before for one of the biggest football upsets of all time! Those kinds of football upsets are rare. But one took place back in September 2017 when Howard University traveled to Las Vegas of […]
