Category: General
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Bettor Beware: Improperly Listed Wager Presents Additional Caution for Sports Bettors
On Sunday, the Minnesota Timberwolves and Phoenix Suns played Game 4 of their first round playoff series, and a listed live market served as a reminder to bettors to always check the fine print before wagering. FanDuel’s trending live bets tab, called “The Pulse,” listed a wager titled, “Rally The Valley: Devin Booker or Kevin…
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North Carolina Receives Almost $12 Million in Tax Revenue After First Month of Legal Sports Betting
The North Carolina State Lottery Commission released the first revenue report since legal online sports wagering was launched in the state. The gross wagering revenue totaled $66,496,214. That’s the revenue the sportsbooks made after paying out for winners. The total wagering revenue was $659,308,541 — which is the total amount of money wagered. At an…
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FanDuel Launches as Only Sportsbook Across Washington D.C.
FanDuel has launched as the only sportsbook that is available in the whole of Washington, D.C. BetMGM and Caesars are also available, but you’re only able to bet on those platforms in specific locations. For BetMGM, it’s around Nationals Park or at the sportsbook adjacent to the stadium. For Caesars, it’s by the Capital One…
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“Payoff Pitch” | MLB Best Bets, Picks for Rangers vs Tigers, Angels vs Rays (April 16)
Every team in MLB is in action Tuesday night, and our baseball betting experts broke down their MLB best bets on the latest edition of the Payoff Pitch podcast. Their MLB best bets tonight and the latest episode of the podcast are below. Game Time (ET) Pick [teammatchup shadow=”false” link=”#1″ firstfullname=”Texas Rangers” firstlogo=”https://images.actionnetwork.com/blog/2023/08/2023-mlb-logo-texas-rangers.png” secondfullname=”Detroit Tigers”…
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UFC 300 Promos and Deposit Matches for Canada Bettors: Pereira vs. Hill, Gaethje vs. Holloway, Oliveira vs. Tsarukyan
We have a historic UFC PPV in-store for Saturday night. Loaded from top to bottom this is one of the most stacked cards in years and may go down as one of the most memorable UFC nights in a long time. The main card kicks off at 10 p.m. ET. Canada bettors can take advantage…
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Orioles vs Red Sox Odds, Pick Tonight | MLB Predictions
Orioles vs. Red Sox Odds, Pick [gamematchup league=”mlb” awaylogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/mlb/100/bal.png” awayname=”Orioles” awayslug=”baltimore-orioles” homelogo=”https://images.actionnetwork.com/blog/2023/08/2023-mlb-logo-boston-red-sox.png” homename=”Red Sox” homeslug=”boston-red-sox” date=”Thursday, April 11″ time=”7:10 p.m. ET” network=”MLB.TV” col1text=”Moneyline” col2text=”Total” col3text=”Run Line” col1awaytext=”-125″ col1hometext=”+105″ col2awaytext=”8.5″ col2hometext=”8.5″ col2awayline=”-115/-105″ col2homeline=”-115/-105″ col3awaytext=”-1.5″ col3hometext=”+1.5″ col3awayline=”+135″ col3homeline=”-160″ bookname=”FanDuel” bookthumbnaillogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/880927_FanDuel1.png” bookreviewslug=”fanduel”][/gamematchup] The Orioles have beat up on Boston’s pitching and tallied 14 runs in the opening two…
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Louisiana Becomes Latest State to Ban College Player Props
More states are banning college player props, and Louisiana is the most recent state to join the fold. Louisiana will ban college player props starting before the college football season, the Louisiana Gaming Control Board announced Wednesday. The ban will not go into effect until Aug. 1, 2024, one month before the LSU Tigers open…
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The Favorites Podcast: Examining Pete Rose’s Ban Amid Ohtani Betting Scandal
The Favorites Podcast, hosted by the Action Network, was back for a bonus episode this week to examine the Pete Rose ban from baseball and it was fortuitous timing as Shohei Ohtani has taken over the sports headlines. The podcast — brought to you by bet365 and hosted by Chad Millman and Simon Hunter — were…
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bet365 to Launch Horse Betting in Eligible States
bet365 has partnered with a horse betting provider to launch the product in eligible states. The sportsbook operator has partnered with 1/ST TECHNOLOGY to permit wagering on horse racing in states such as North Carolina, Arizona, Colorado and Louisiana. “We’re delighted to partner with 1/ST TECHNOLOGY in a milestone announcement for bet365,” a spokesperson for…
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March Madness Odds: Where Houston Is Undervalued
The Houston Cougars are among the favorites to win March Madness this season on account of their world class defense, but somehow, one aspect of the market undervalues them. Houston boasts the No. 2 adjusted defensive efficiency (AdjD) and No. 17 adjusted offensive efficiency (AdjO), enough for historical metrics to love this team. Since 2004,…
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Which Double-Digit Seeds Have the Best Chance for a Cinderella Run in the Tournament?
Everybody loves a Cinderella. One of the reasons we love March Madness so much is the thought of a Cinderella team making a run to the Sweet 16 and beyond. It is almost inevitable. A double-digit seed has made it to the Sweet 16 in each of the last 15 tournaments. Going back to 1979,…
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Report: Bruno Mars Has $50M Gambling Debt With MGM
Bruno Mars allegedly has a $50 million gambling debt with MGM, the company that has hosted his residency in Las Vegas since 2016. “(MGM) basically own him,” a Vegas insider told NewsNation. The source told the news outlet that Mars makes $90 million per year off of the casino del but has to pay back…
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2024 The PLAYERS Championship Data-Driven Pick: Best Bet for Sunday
It was a nice 2-0 day for us in the head-to-head sector after Ludvig Åberg (+100) eclipsed Collin Morikawa and Christiaan Bezuidenhout (-120) got past Sepp Straka. Depending on how Sunday goes for our wagers, we are probably looking at somewhere between a small winning week and a large one, but here is where everything…
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Man Stole $29,000 From Student Chocolate Fundraiser, Spent It on FanDuel & DraftKings
This is an incredibly sad story coming out of the Baltimore area on Saturday morning. According to The Baltimore Banner, the treasurer for a middle school’s parent teacher student association has admitted to stealing $29,000 from a school fundraiser in which students sold chocolate bars to raise money and spent at least part of it on…
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Best March 13 North Carolina Promotions: FanDuel, DraftKings Wednesday Boosts
FanDuel and DraftKings are continuing with their promotional roll out in North Carolina with a set of positive expected value plays on Wednesday night. FanDuel is giving every customer a 50% profit boost for bets -200 or longer. Max bets will vary across accounts, but most customers will get something between the $25 and $100…
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DraftKings Outage Leaves Some User Accounts Wiped to $0, Unable to Place Bets
DraftKings experienced severe outages on Monday night that left some users — a handful of them with tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars in their accounts — to believe that their accounts had been wiped out to $0. Throughout the night, users with preexisting balances found themselves unable to place bets because of…
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FanDuel To Replace GambetDC in Washington, D.C.
FanDuel is set to replace the much-maligned GambetDC, which faced myriad problems over its short stint as Washington D.C.’s sole city-wide sportsbook. The switch is expected to occur sometime during the spring, according to the city’s Office of Lottery and Gaming (OLG). GambetDC had an effective monopoly over online sports betting in one of the…
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BetRivers App Goes Down Saturday Night: ‘Failed to Load This Jurisdiction’
Late-night bettors who tried to log into the BetRivers app on Saturday night were unable to use the app, instead seeing a blue screen with an unfortunate message: “Failed to load this jurisdiction at this moment.” Multiple users on Twitter reported the BetRivers outage on Saturday night in states including Pennsylvania, New York, Delaware and…
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Iowa State Athletes’ Gambling Charges to Be Dropped
All charges are expected to be dismissed for four former or suspended Iowa State athletes, according to a motion filed on Friday. The prosecutor that is running the case said that the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation superseded its powers by impermissibly using tracking software that detected whether betting apps were used at Iowa State…
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Billy Walters Discusses Sports Betting Tips, Strategies on ‘Joe Rogan Experience’
Billy Walters’ interview on the “Joe Rogan Experience” is a must-listen for all sports gamblers, new and old. Walters has done plenty of interviews to discuss his book “Gambler: Secrets from a Life at Risk,” but he hadn’t sat down with someone like Joe Rogan, who can ask two-and-a-half hours worth of questions. Walters discussed…
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North Carolina Sports Betting: Wake Forest March Madness, ACC Tournament Odds
North Carolina sports betting will launch on March 11 — just one day before the start of the ACC Tournament. It’s convenient timing — and intentional. North Carolina will be among the few states that permit in-state betting and wagers on collegiate player props. Regulators and stakeholders were keen on targeting the college basketball betting…
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North Carolina Sports Betting Update: Which Apps Will Launch & When
North Carolina sports betting will launch on March 11. In total, eight sportsbook will launch on March 11, including one entirely new operation from Underdog Sports: FanDuel DraftKings Fanatics ESPN BET BetMGM Caesars bet365 Underdog Sports (official launch of Underdog’s sportsbook) _InlineAdBlock Underdog is surely the most interesting sportsbook of the bunch, considering the sportsbook…
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2024 Mexico Open At Vidanta Data-Driven Pick: Bet Knapp in Final Round
I’ve been modeling and betting golf for quite some time now, and it isn’t an exaggeration to say my model has never experienced as steep of a projected score output between the leader and the rest of the field as we have gotten this week. Jake Knapp’s 8.42-shot advantage over the second-place projected golfer Keith…
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Responsible Gambling Resources & Tools
The legalization of online sports betting and casinos has been widely met with enthusiasm and fanfare. More states are pushing forward legislation that will grow the availability and prevalence of online and offline gambling in the United States. Most bettors enjoy legalized gambling without issue, but there are those who will struggle with gambling addiction.…
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Former Alabama Baseball Coach Banned From Ohio Betting After Gambling Violations
Former Alabama head baseball coach Brad Bohannon has been placed on Ohio’s involuntary exclusion list after his involvement in a betting scheme last year. Bohannon was fired from his position, fined $5,000 and given a 15-year show cause order from the NCAA after he gave insider information regarding the availability of one of his best…
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Apple Sports Launches App That Includes Live Betting Features
Apple has launched a new sports app that will feature live betting odds, the company announced on Wednesday. The app is available to download in the United States, United Kingdom and Canada and will currently target all the major sports in session. That includes the Champions League, the NBA, the NHL, the Premier League, college…
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Sports Betting Had a Record-Breaking 2023
The sports betting industry had another record-breaking year. The American Gaming Association released its annual report on Tuesday and it showed massive growth for the industry. The United States sports betting industry posted a record $10.92 billion in revenue for 2023. That represents a 44.5% year-over-year increase from 2022. The total handle for sportsbooks totaled…
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Report: PrizePicks Agrees to Pay $15 Million in New York, Will Cease Paid Contests
PrizePicks will reportedly cease paid contests in New York and pay the state’s gaming commission $15 million in a settlement for operating without a license. According to a report from ESPN, the New York State Gaming Commission found PrizePicks to have violated state gaming laws for several years. The agreement states that PrizePicks has operated…
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Barstool Sports Announces Marketing Deal with DraftKings
Barstool Sports is back in the sports betting space. Six months after PENN Entertainment sold the company back to founder Dave Portnoy, Barstool has agreed to an exclusive media marketing deal with DraftKings. Portnoy announced the deal on his X account following the Super Bowl. Barstool reportedly had a non-compete clause in the separation agreement…
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Drake Bets $1.15M CAD on Chiefs Moneyline
Drake has wagered $1.15 million Canadian (roughly $855,000) on the Chiefs to beat the 49ers tonight. The wager would win about $1.196 million Canadian (about $890,000). Drake cashed in at a price of +104 when he could have easily gotten a better price elsewhere, for what it’s worth. Sportsbooks like FanDuel are hanging this number…
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Judge Rules Former DraftKings VP Can Continue at Fanatics, Grants Restraining Order for DraftKings
A judge ruled Thursday that Michael Hermalyn, a former DraftKings executive who moved to Fanatics on Feb. 1, will be able to remain working with Fanatics. DraftKings filed a complaint alleging Hermalyn had violated a non-compete clause in his contract when he moved to Fanatics. Following a short hearing in Boston, the U.S. District Judge…
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Super Bowl Doink Odds: Prop Bet for 49ers vs. Chiefs
The Super Bowl has all sorts of funny prop bets that you can wager on. Some cringier props target Taylor Swift. Others the coin flip, Gatorade color or length of the national anthem. Yet still, there’s a prop bet on whether there will be an octopus for 49ers vs. Chiefs. What is an Octopus Bet?…
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How to Bet Super Bowl 58 For Beginners
Sports betting can be confusing. If you’re here, you’ve probably seen all the ads telling you to sign up for a sportsbook, bet $5, then get cash instantly. Are these promotions scams? Are they really worth $200 in cash? No. They’re not scams. But also, no, those promotions aren’t worth $200 in guaranteed profit, either.…
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Massachusetts Says BetMGM Improperly Took Bets On College Athletes
A bureau in the state of Massachusetts has accused BetMGM of improperly taking player prop bets on college athletes. The Investigations and Enforcement Bureau in the state reported on Thursday that BetMGM accepted over 15,000 bets for more than $200,000 on college athletes this college football season. While some states such as New Jersey or…
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Georgia Inches Closer Toward Online Sports Betting
The state of Georgia has inched closer toward legalizing online sports betting after the state Senate passed a bill 35-15 on Thursday. There are still a few more barriers left, however. Similar bills have passed in the state Senate before, only to die in the state House. While this session’s iteration of the bill has…
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Athletics in The Old North State: 5 Dominant Athletes from Duke and UNC
The state of North Carolina is home to some of the most prestigious and successful universities in the nation, two of the most prominent being Duke and the University of North Carolina. Many sports greats have walked the campuses of these two universities, leaving their legacy at their respective schools. Whether it was Michael Jordan…
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Jake Paul’s Betr, WynnBet Fold Sports Betting Businesses in Massachusetts
Two sportsbooks operating in Massachusetts have begun the process of folding their operations in the state. Betr — co-owned by much-maligned social media influencer Jake Paul — and WynnBet have requested permission from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission to exit the state, according to documents. Once finalized, that would leave just six sportsbooks in Massachusetts —…
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BetMGM Bonus Code TOPACTION Unlocks $158 Bonus Bets; TOPTAN1500 Activates 20% Deposit Match for NFL, Any Sport
New BetMGM users are eligible for two offers to use on today’s NFL action, or anything else listed at BetMGM Sportsbook. The first offer is a $158 bet/get that can be activated by signing up with the BetMGM bonus code TOPACTION. You will get the $158 in sports bonus once you deposit and make your…
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PrizePicks Promo Code ACTION Unlocks $100 Deposit Match for the Championship Sunday, Any Sport
If you are looking to make projections on player performance this Sunday and beyond, then PrizePicks is the app for you. The PrizePicks platform allows users to make picks on various player squares, and the more you get correct, the more you win. New users can earn a 100% deposit match up to $100 with…
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Report: BetMGM Partners With Twitter/X, Could Allow Users to Place Bets
In the very near future, you might be able to place bets from Twitter/X. That’s according to a story from Fortune on Friday, which reported that BetMGM is partnering with Twitter/X. The partnership reportedly is to “bring sports gambling stats to the social media platform,” but a bit further down the page, the article also…
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PrizePicks Promo Code ACTION: Unlock a $100 Bonus for Any Game, Including NFL
NFL Championship Weekend is upon us, and you can get in on the action with our PrizePicks promo code ACTION. The PrizePicks platform allows users to make picks on various player squares, and the more you get correct, the more you win. New users can earn a $100 deposit match with the PrizePicks promo code…
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Doc Agrees to Become Next Bucks Head Coach (Seriously)
The Milwaukee Bucks and Doc Rivers have officially agreed to a deal after a whirlwind 24 hours for the second-best team in the Eastern Conference. Hours after first-year head coach Adrian Griffin was fired from his job on Tuesday, a report from CNN emerged that Rivers had agreed to a deal with the Bucks. But…
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PrizePicks Promo Code ACTION: Get a $100 Deposit Match for Midweek NBA Action, Any Sport
Are you looking to have some stake in midweek basketball? You can use PrizePicks to do just that. The PrizePicks platform allows users to make picks on various player squares, and the more you get correct, the more you win. New users can earn a $100 deposit match with the PrizePicks promo code ACTION. _PromotionID=[20596]…
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Caesars in Colorado Down For Several Hours on Wednesday
Caesars Sportsbook in Colorado was down for at least eight hours on Wednesday afternoon, in the midst of the Australian Open and the start of several NHL and NBA games. A representative from the sportsbook only confirmed that the site was back up in Colorado when prompted for comment. The sportsbook’s help desk on Twitter…
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Theater in the Tar Heel State: 6 Classic Movies Filmed in North Carolina
There is no doubt the Tar Heel State has a rich sports history, but did you know North Carolina has played host to a fair share of popular movie sets? Some critically acclaimed and cult-classic movies have been filmed across the scenic landscapes of the state. Not to mention, a number of popular sports movies…
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DraftKings, BetMGM Announce Partnerships as Sportsbooks Prepare for North Carolina Launch
North Carolina is preparing to launch legalized online sports betting, and sportsbooks are preparing for the launch as well. North Carolina’s sports betting market is expected to go live over the next six months. For sportsbooks to gain mobile access in the state, they are required to partner with professional sports leagues, franchises or venues.…
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5 NFL Coaches Who Could Fall Victim to Black Monday
As the regular season winds down, teams with squandered playoff hopes will begin to evaluate their coaching situation. In 2023, the only coach to be fired was Kliff Kingsbury, formerly of the Arizona Cardinals. That season, the Cardinals finished 4-13 and 4th in the NFC West. A handful of head coaches have already been let…
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Sports Betting Explosion Could Be Causing a Rise in Problem Gambling Amongst College Students
Problem gambling is increasing amongst college students, according to an article from Time Magazine. An article titled “An Explosion in Sports Betting Is Driving Gambling Addiction Among College Students”, cited the legalization of sports betting and the booming popularity of the industry as one of the main growing addiction issues for college students. “We used…
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BetRivers in New York Suffers Yet Another Day Long Outage
A few months after BetRivers suffered an outage for roughly 19 total hours in New York, the betting site is down yet again in the state. Patrons for BetRivers in New York were unable to access the app at all to place bets or look at odds starting 8 p.m. ET on Monday night. As…
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Expert Claims Young Men’s Focus on Sports Betting Could Cause Deflation in Housing Market
Legalized sports betting in the United States could cause a deflation in the housing market, one prominent financial analyst has speculated. Meredith Whitney, the CEO of Meredith Whitney Advisory Group, joined ‘Squawk on the Street’ on CNBC to discuss the impact legalized sports betting could have on housing supply and demand. Whitney is best known…
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LeBron Business Partner Maverick Carter Admits to Illegal NBA Betting
LeBron James’ high school teammate and long-standing business partner Maverick Carter admitted to illegally placing bets on the NBA in 2021, the Washington Post reported on Thursday. Carter told federal agents as much during an investigation into bookie Wayne Nix, who ran an illegal sports gambling ring that encompassed many former and current players across…
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Massachusetts Permits DraftKings to Void Mispriced LeBron James SGP Tickets
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission ruled in a 3-2 decision on Thursday to void tickets placed on “erroneous” odds that DraftKings posted for a game between the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets on Oct. 24. At the same time, the state regulators also ruled that DraftKings must provide either cash or bonus bet compensation to…
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North Carolina Will Not Launch Online Sports Gambling Until After Super Bowl
North Carolina sports betting is not expected to launch online until after the Super Bowl, North Carolina Lottery Chairman Ripley Rand said during a commission meeting on Wednesday. During a commission meeting the day prior, it had been suggested that sports betting operators could begin to go live in the state as soon as Jan.…
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Why ESPN BET Has Worse Rules for SGPs Than FanDuel, DraftKings, Caesars, BetMGM
Bettors have been enraged with ESPN BET after a five-leg Same Game Parlay went viral on social media for voiding because one leg — Eagles -3 — pushed. The rest of the selections won and would have paid out a healthy profit. Instead, the bettor just got his money back. ESPN BET launched earlier this…
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Black Friday Sale! Get $40 Off an Annual Action PRO Subscription
Ready to take your sports betting to the next level? Gain instant access to cutting-edge software and tools used by the sharpest sports bettors with an Action PRO subscription, including: PRO Report picks: Track five key value indicators, like sharp action and expert picks, to determine the best available bets at any given time. Projections…
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DraftKings Requests Massachusetts Commission to Void Bets Worth Over $500,000 in Payouts
DraftKings is requesting approval from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission to void 178 bets that were placed at incorrect odds. The MGC, in Thursday’s meeting, decided not to decide on whether DraftKings would be allowed to void the bets. The decision will likely happen at the next meeting, which is scheduled for Nov. 30. The bets…
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The Bettors’ Cost from Questionable NFL Officiating
Once PASPA was repealed in May 2018, a new layer of complexity was added to the sports world. Fans could be monetarily and emotionally invested in any given team. With this liberty comes increased scrutiny of officiating from the public. The rise of video reviews and challenges has helped ensure that pivotal calls are called…
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ESPN BET App: The Only Sportsbook To Offer “No” on NFL Touchdown Props
This $250 offer from ESPN BET ends at 11:59 pm ET on Dec. 31, 2023 The ESPN BET app is the only major American sportsbook to offer “no” as an option on NFL touchdown props. Typically, for the anytime TD marketplace, you can only bet on a player to score — you can’t bet the…
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ESPN BET: Will it Work? We’ll Know in a Year
ESPN BET is now live! Use ESPN BET promo code TANBONUS to get $250 in bonus bets after any first wager. Penn Entertainment launches ESPN BET on Tuesday with the intention of being No. 3 in the country in sports gambling by 2027. It’s a 10-year, $1.5-billion deal, but we’ll know if it’s going to work by…
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Why Isn’t ESPN BET In New York or Florida?
ESPN BET is now live! Use ESPN BET promo code TANBONUS to get $250 in bonus bets after any first wager. ESPN BET launched in 17 states on Tuesday, but users in perhaps the two most important legal states in the country won’t see the platform available on their phones. And they likely won’t be in those…
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Poll: Prospective ESPN BET Users Look For Big Promos In Order to Make Switch
ESPN BET is now live! Use ESPN BET promo code TANBONUS to get $250 in bonus bets after any first wager. The launch of ESPN BET tomorrow will bring in plenty of new users, brought in by ESPN’s online, social, and television integration. The sportsbook will feature heavily on game broadcasts, across the network’s various shows and…
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ESPN Prohibits Employees From Betting on Specific Markets Ahead of ESPN BET Launch
ESPN BET is now live! Use ESPN BET promo code TANBONUS to get $250 in bonus bets after any first wager. ESPN has released sports betting guidelines for employees at the company ahead of the launch of ESPN BET on Nov. 14. Sign up for ESPN BET on November 14th with the Action Network ESPN BET promo…
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Gambling Companies Create New Responsible Gambling Affiliate Association
The initial Responsible Gambling Affiliate Association has been created with the goal to protect consumers with an advocacy for reasonable regulation, reasonable advertising and consumer production. Six companies have joined the initial group. These include Better Collective, which owns the Action Network, as well as Catena Media, Gambling.com Group, Oddschecker Global Media, Spotlight Sports Group…
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Florida Online Sports Betting Re-Launches 2 Years After Shutdown
After an arduous two-year journey, online Florida sports betting has returned. The only online book available in the state — Hard Rock, owned by the Seminole Tribe — has begun taking online bets as of Tuesday morning for select users who already had accounts on the platform. Only those part of Hard Rock’s loyalty programs…
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Rovell: Q&A With DraftKings CEO Amid 2-Year High Stock Price
DraftKings has had a hell of a year so far. It’s now the No. 1 sports betting company in the U.S., according to Eilers, beating out FanDuel. And the company’s stock is on fire. Following another big earnings report Thursday night, the stock, which is up nearly 200% this year, is set to hit a…
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Survey: 32% of American NBA Fans Tab Dennis Rodman and Shaquille O’Neal the Scariest Players in League History
It’s the season of spookiness, so we set out to unveil the scariest figures in NBA history according to over 2,000 NBA fans throughout the nation. We asked them to name the five players who they believe truly invoked fear on the court. Brace yourselves as we reveal the results that emerged from their votes…
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The Ultimate Halloween Costume Betting Card
Whether you’re hosting a Halloween party or hitting the town, there will be some recognizable appearances from characters around the sports and pop culture world. You might lose track of the number of Barbie, Ken and Coach Prime costumes you’ll see this weekend. Along those lines, though, since everything is better with betting, we thought…
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ESPN BET Exec Addresses Relationship Between Reporters and Sportsbook, Regulatory Issues & More
ESPN BET is now live! Use ESPN BET promo code TANBONUS to get $250 in bonus bets after any first wager. ESPN BET — a collaboration between Penn Entertainment and ESPN — will launch next month. There’s a lot in flux as to how the relationship will work — how does the company avoid conflicts of interest…
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ESPN BET’s New Logo Is Too Similar, Says Upstart Betting Company
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Michigan to Ban PrizePicks, Underdog Fantasy, Other Pick’ Em DFS Contests
Michigan has made the move to ban single-player pick ’em daily fantasy sports games, according to the Coalition for Fantasy Sports. That mostly affects companies like PrizePicks and Underdog Fantasy, which offer over/under props on individual players that you play against the house. Meanwhile, regular daily fantasy sports — run by companies like FanDuel and…
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Join the Exclusive Action Network Discord!
Have you been looking for a place to chat with other gamblers? Are you sick of missing out on the best lines for Sean Koerner‘s NFL prop bets? Looking to have your betting and fantasy questions answered directly by experts? If you answered “yes” to any of the above, the new Action Network Discord server…
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New York Bans Player Prop Over-Under Fantasy Contests
New York gaming regulators have officially adopted rules to ban player prop over/under daily fantasy contests in the state. New York is the fourth state this year to crack down on the player vs. house style that has been popularized by daily fantasy sites PrizePicks and Underdog. [twitterembed tweetid=”1709280821792665759″][/twitterembed] In a release in August, the…
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Former Air Force Golf Coach Illicitly Sports Gambled, NCAA Says
A former Air Force golf coach violated the NCAA’s bylaws on sports betting, the NCAA said in a statement on Thursday. The assessment was determined by the Division I Committee on Infractions, which found that this former golf head coach — who was not identified — made $9,259 in total wagers, including six on games…
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Barstool Sportsbook Voids Bets Graded as Wins for Giants vs. Cardinals
Bettors on Barstool Sportsbook and theScore Bet saw their winning wagers on Giants vs. Cardinals voided after the sportsbooks said the lines were mispriced. No final assessment has been made whether Penn — which operates the sportsbooks — plans on awarding some sort of compensation. Live player props for Giants vs. Cardinals did not change…
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How do Bettors Value Each Position in the NFL?
The NFL season is here, and with this comes many topics relating to this upcoming season. The news cycle covered almost everything imaginable, but one topic got us thinking. How valuable is each skill position in the NFL to their team’s success? Running Backs Take a Stand A handful of top-tier running backs held out…
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Michael Jordan Collectible Swindler Attempted eBay Scams, Too
Do you have any more tips regarding Juan Garcia? Click here or send a message to darren@actionnetwork.com. Juan Garcia first said there was nothing in the package he paid $15,000 for. He then sent a video of him opening the package with nothing in it, he claimed. Then, when that didn’t work, he said he…
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MLB NRFI Pick Today | Custom Bet for Jesus Luzardo, Corbin Burnes (Friday, August 11)
Shayne Trail breaks down his favorite NRFI/YRFI bets of the day below, but you can follow all of his bets in the Action Network app. [subheader sizedown=”false” text=”Jesus Luzardo & Corbin Burnes” subtext=”Yankees vs. Marlins, 6:40 p.m. ET | Brewers vs. White Sox, 8:10 p.m. ET” center=”false” logo1url=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/mlb/100/mia.png” link1=”” link1follow=”true” logo2url=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/mlb/100/mil.png” link2=”” link2follow=”true” trailinglogourl=”” trailinglink=””…
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Panini Lawyer David Boies Says ‘Billions of Dollars’ Are At Stake in Legal Battle vs. Fanatics
On Thursday of last week, Panini sued Fanatics, accusing them, among other things, of violating antitrust laws by seeking to dominate the trading card market. On Monday, Fanatics countersued, saying that the company’s acquisitions of the NBA and NFL licenses, which Panini currently holds, is a victory for the consumer because Panini is incompetent and…
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Elon Musk vs. Mark Zuckerberg: Tesla Founder Receiving Vast Majority of Action on Offshore Book
There’s not yet a legal market on a fight between billionaire tech founders Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, but at least one offshore book says action is starting to heat up — in favor of the Tesla founder. At least one offshore book made Zuckerberg a -500 favorite and Musk a +350 underdog at open…
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Fanatics Countersues Panini Amid Most Contentious Trading Card Industry Battle in 4 Decades
A legal fight between Panini and Fanatics has turned into the biggest spat in the trading card industry in four decades. After Panini sued Fanatics for antitrust practices last week, things got more heated on Monday when Fanatics countersued for unfair competition and torturous interference. While Panini argued that Fanatics — which acquired Topps in…
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10 Takeaways From The National Sports Collectors Convention
This week, I went to the National Sports Collectors Convention (NSSC) in Chicago. The NSSC is a gathering of individuals who collect or trade cards, autographs and all types of memorabilia. Through talking to people at my booth and walking around, I was able to pick up information on the industry and where it’s headed.…
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Do you Have to Pay to Play in MLB? A Look Into A Team’s Payroll and Success
All data current as of 7/24/2023 Whether you watch baseball for the new rules, broken records, or to sweat out the occasional parlay, this season has yet to disappoint. Elly De La Cruz shatters every speed record with his arm, legs, or bat. Shohei Ohtani is making a serious case for the best baseball player…
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Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest Odds, Picks: Men’s & Women’s Lines, Over/Unders, More
Everyone’s favorite Fourth of July sports betting event is almost here! The 2023 edition of the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest get underway on Tuesday with the women’s event at 10:45 a.m. ET (ESPN3), followed by the men’s contest at 12 p.m. ET (ESPN2). This is also a surprisingly popular betting event with Nathan’s Hot…
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U.S. Open: Have the Odds Changed Throughout the Year?
The odds of a bet winning will tell you what the implied probability is of that event happening. Our betting odds calculator allows you to plug in any odds and will give you the implied probability of that event occurring. The U.S. Open has been a staple in the golf world for years. This tournament…
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Will Possible New York Constitutional Amendment Clear Path For P2P Sports Wagering?
A bill filed in the New York State Assembly may be opening the legal path to a different kind of sports wagering, taking sportsbooks out of the equation. On Tuesday, New York Senator Jarrett Gandolfo filed a bill to “allow bars and restaurants to organize and manage sports squares pools, provided that they do not…
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Responsible Gaming: NCAA Survey Indicates Betting Risks for Young Adults, Highlights Need for Transparency
On Wednesday, the NCAA released a survey regarding sports wagering behaviors in young adults. The survey, conducted from April 18-25, tackled a number of subjects, ranging from frequency of wagering to opinions on the likelihood of succeeding when betting on sports. To read a more news-based perspective on the survey, you can refer to this…
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Breaking: Fanatics Acquires PWCC, Further Consolidating Its Position in Sports Collectibles
Fanatics — fresh off buying PointsBet for its sports betting business — has made yet another acquisition. This time, it’s to consolidate its position in the collectibles space. The company — which added Topps to its portfolio 17 months ago — announced Monday it had purchased PWCC for an undisclosed sum. It’s another coup for…
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Teen Charged With Fraud After Hacking Into Sports Betting Accounts, Pocketing Over $600K
Update (Friday, May 19): A DraftKings spokesperson provided the following comment on the credit stuffing charges that impacted their platform: “The safety and security of our customers’ personal and payment information is of paramount importance to DraftKings. We worked with law enforcement in catching the alleged bad actor(s), and we want to thank the Department…
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SeatGeek Scrambling After $500 Discount Code Leaked for At Least 1 Hour
A leaked $500 free ticket code caused havoc to secondary ticketing site SeatGeek on Friday. The code, which automatically deducted $500 per transaction, was used over and over again for at least an hour, sources said. Users that inputted the code MLB1 or MLB2 were able to acquire free tickets valued up to $500 for…
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FanDuel Racing Promo Code & Sign-Up Offer for 2023 Kentucky Derby
FanDuel is the market leader in sports betting and is using its might to push into the horse racing space, as well. FanDuel Racing is offering new users a $20 no sweat first bet for the 2023 Kentucky Derby. That means if your wager loses, you’ll be refunded in bonus bets equal to what they…
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Cinco de Mayo: How to Celebrate With This One Big Bet Across Sports
Happy Cinco de Mayo! Given where it falls on the sports calendar — amid the NBA and Stanley Cup playoffs, the MLB regular season, the Kentucky Derby, international soccer and (more often than not) a big combat sports event or two — Cinco de Mayo is always one of the biggest betting days of the…
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Trae Young NBA Player Props | Celtics vs. Hawks Prediction, Projection
Trae Young knocked down a killer three pointer to take the Hawks to a Game 6 in their first round series against the Celtics in the NBA playoffs. But for Thursday night, the Action Network’s set of algorithms are less bullish on the All-Star guard. The models consider quantitative and qualitative factors from every angle…
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Sports Leagues Form Coalition to Limit Sports Betting Advertisements
In a statement released on Wednesday, the Coalition For Responsible Sports Betting Advertising announced it had been formed and included the major professional sports leagues, featuring the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS, WNBA and NASCAR. The coalition aims to promote a “responsible approach to sports betting advertising,” stating, “As the legalization of sports betting spreads…
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Fanatics Can Continue Hiring Panini Employees, Judge Rules
A district court judge in Texas ruled Monday that card maker Panini can’t stop its competitor Fanatics from hiring its employees after nearly 13% of Panini’s American workforce have been lured away in recent months. Panini filed a lawsuit last week hoping for an injunction against Fanatics that would have halted future hirings. Panini said…
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Chinese Basketball Teams Punished on Match-Fixing Allegations
Two Chinese basketball teams – the Shanghai Sharks and the Jiangsu Dragons – were removed from the playoffs of the Chinese Basketball Association and fined more than $700,000 for match-fixing accusations that stem from games two and three of their playoff series, according to the South China Morning Post. According to the report, a particular…
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Quinnipiac vs. Minnesota Odds, Picks | NCAA Frozen Four National Championship Betting Prediction
Quinnipiac vs. Minnesota Odds Saturday, April 8 8 p.m. ET ESPN2 Quinnipiac Odds Puck Line Total Moneyline +1.5 -162 6.5 -106o / -116u +158 Minnesota Odds Puck Line Total Moneyline -1.5 +134 6.5 -106o / -116u -192 Odds via FanDuel. Get up-to-the-minute college basketball odds here. State school vs. private school, offense vs. defense or historic legacy vs. rising dynasty: however you want…
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PGA Tour v. LIV: Who are Action Users Betting on to Win the Masters?
All pick data is current as of March 30th, 2023 Masters week serves as the intersection of the casual and experienced golf bettor. Those that don’t fancy tournaments such as the Valero Texas Open will likely be tuning in for the Masters on Sunday afternoon with their buddies, beer in hand, and sweating their bets.…
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DraftKings’ Mispriced Same Game Parlay Highlights Bigger Concerns For Sports Betting Industry
Ahead of college basketball’s National Championship game on Monday evening, the sports betting world got a reminder of the dangers that lurk within the industry. On Monday morning, Justin Perri, the betting content lead at Shot Quality, identified a problematic, pre-made same game parlay that was created as a DraftKings promotion. The same-game parlay, titled…
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Saturday Premier League, La Liga, FA Cup Picks (Mar. 18)
It’s a big March Madness Saturday in the United States, but that doesn’t mean we don’t have a full soccer slate ahead of us. The Action Network’s team of soccer experts — including Anthony Dabbundo, BJ Cunningham, Ian Quillen and Brett Pund — has formulated their best bets and predictions for the matches. Read on…
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Responsible Gaming Tips & Principles to Consider
The term “responsible gaming” gets thrown around quite a bit. You’ll hear the term from sportsbooks and media companies, including us at Action Network. However, what does the term really mean, and how can you effectively practice responsible gaming to get the safest and most enjoyable sports betting experience? Read on for responsible gaming tips…