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Attention all Michigan natives! Online sports betting is coming on Friday at noon, which means making bets will be as easy as opening up an app. With the impending launch around the corner, DraftKings Sportsbook is giving you an extra incentive to sign up early so you’re ready to bet right when the official date…

Good golly, it feels like forever ago that Tiger Woods won the 2019 Masters. Yet, it was only 17 months ago. Seventeen long months, I guess. The 2020 Masters will finally take place … in November. Hey, we’ll take it! And trust me, you’re also going to want to take advantage of these amazing promos… _BookPromo=107…

The first ever Masters-in-November has finished its first day, and veteran Paul Casey has shot out to a two-stroke lead. Behind him are some huge names, though, in Webb Simpson, Xander Schauffele, Justin Thomas and some guy named Tiger Woods. Ever heard of him?! If you didn’t have a chance to get some bets in…

A massive parlay at William Hill came through thanks to the Steelers’ narrow win over the Cowboys on Sunday. The parlay featured a handful of big favorites, plus two big college football underdogs — Liberty +500 over Virginia Tech and Maryland +1200 vs. Penn State. The bettor just needed Pittsburgh to cap it off, and…

The sharpest bettors in the world often leverage advanced betting models to pinpoint the biggest available edges. These models crunch millions of data points to create projected lines (also referred to as “true lines”) that can be compared to available odds in the market to find bets offering value. For example, consider an NFL matchup…

We’ve all had enough bad beats to understand that the final score does not always do the best job of reflecting each team’s performance. This weekly column highlights matchups where the advanced box score tells a different story than the game’s result. Sports bettors may want to keep this information in the back of their…

The NASCAR Cup Series heads to its final superspeedway race of the 2020 season. Superspeedway races are the most random on the Cup Series schedule. That makes evaluating performance difficult. We can use past performance on these tracks, but results and statistics from these races can be misleading. To separate the favorites, I prefer to…

If four months ago you told me that on the Saturday of Labor Day weekend the sports slate was going to be packed with the Kentucky Derby, an NHL Game 7, Celtics-Raptors & Clippers-Nuggets, US Open matches, 17 MLB games, the second round of the PGA Playoff Finale, and UFC Fight Night, I would have…

The Sports Insights team is excited to offer you our biggest discount ever, just in time for NFL season: For only $99/month billed annually you can access the same tools used by professional bettors all over the world: The best line-shopping product: Customize your sportsbooks and easily spot the best line to bet The fastest…

DraftKings is pulling a Bill Wonka, folks. Millions of chocolate bars have been sent around the world … just kidding. DraftKings is actually running a Golden Ticket Giveaway, though. Instead of giving away lifetime supplies of chocolate, they’re giving away one hundred million dollars. Everyone gets a reward for entering their free survivor pool, the winner…

DraftKings is pulling a Bill Wonka, folks. Millions of chocolate bars have been sent around the world … just kidding. DraftKings is actually running a Golden Ticket Giveaway, though. Instead of giving away lifetime supplies of chocolate, they’re giving away one hundred million dollars. Everyone gets a reward for entering their free survivor pool, the winner…

Updated Aug. 21, 2020 Online sports betting is officially live in Illinois! You can now sign up for both DraftKings and BetRivers, and more books are on the way soon. New customers at DraftKings get a you can lock in a $1,000 sign-up bonus. _BookPromo=55 Rivers, which you can currently bet through, is offering new…

We have yet another big week in the golf world, with the PGA Championship being played at Harding Park. Brooks Koepka is in the hunt for his fifth major and sportsbooks all over the country aren’t hesitating to incentivize you to bet on the first major of 2020. _BookPromo=42 PGA Championship Odds, Picks & Promotions…

Tiger’s back in action, but he’s not the story this weekend at the Memorial. Jon Rahm, the feisty Spaniard, is one back and now the tourney favorite. PointsBet is offering a special promo for this weekend: Bet $20 on Rahm and you win $100 if he makes just ONE birdie this weekend! _BookPromo=70 PointsBet Sportsbook…

It’s the final weekend without major sports, but there’s still plenty to bet on. The Memorial Tournament and the return of Tiger Woods, several soccer leagues, and for the third time in eight days, an entire island dedicated to fighting! Given all the options at your disposal, DraftKings didn’t want to pigeon hole you to…

Tiger’s back! After a five month hiatus from tournament play, Tiger Woods is back on the course at the Memorial. Bettors and sportsbooks are excited, too. _BookPromo=70 Tiger Woods Odds Boosts & Promotions BetMGM: Bet $1, Win $100 if Woods Finishes in the Top 50 States: CO, IN, WV [More info] PointsBet: Bet $20, Win…

888sport is offering New Jersey bettors a free and easy way to win their share of $1,000 in free bets this weekend. Here’s how to enter their Pick 8 promotion: Sign up or log in through this link. Make your predictions for the eight featured events. Win your share of $1,000 in free bets if…

Watch out, Vegas, you have some company. New Jersey has become an absolute force in the sports betting world, largely thanks to its online sports betting presence. If you’re in the Garden State and looking to bet, be sure to check out all of the awesome sign-up offers like these… _BookPromo=7 5 Best New Jersey…

“I wish I had a million dollars — hot dog!” – George Bailey It’s official, folks. It is now legal to bet on the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. The nationally televised 4th of July contest has become quite popular in the 21st century thanks to the likes of Joey Chestnut and his predecessor, Takeru…

2020 Men’s Hot Dog Eating Contest Odds Contestant Betting Odds Joey Chestnut -1000 Any Other Participant +550 Odds as of July 3 and via DraftKings. Get up to a $1,000 sign-up bonus at DraftKings today or see more offers and reviews for the best online sportsbooks. With Major League Baseball not starting its season until…

If Joey Chestnut wiggles down a record-breaking 75 hot dogs this Saturday in the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, it will surely go down as a “where were you…” moment. It can also go down as a profitable moment, thanks to DraftKings is boosting Chestnut’s odds to beat his own record of 74 HDB…

The PGA TOUR heads to Detroit this week for the Rocket Mortgage Classic, and PointsBet is rolling out another great golf promotion: Win $100 if Bryson DeChambeau (or any golfer you bet on!) makes a single birdie. With some of the big names sitting this one out, DeChambeau is a big favorite this week at…

It’s 4th of July weekend, and the PGA TOUR’s Rocket Mortgage Classic promises to keep you entertained in between fireworks and hot dogs. Want to watch the golf with little coin on the line? Well, you can stretch said coin at BetMGM, which is offering you up to $500 for FREE if you bet on…

For the first time ever, bettors can legally wager on the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest on July 4. Three states have approved the wagering — New Jersey, Colorado and New Hampshire. “ESPN had already affirmed us as a sport in the early 2000s,” said Rich Shea, president of Major League Eating, which puts…

Under Armour stock used to go up when the company had another ho hum quarter of consecutive double digit growth. Now Under Armour’s only chance to excite investors seems to they cut costs. On Monday, investors approved Under Armour unilaterally saying they would terminate their deals with UCLA and Cal, which have approximately $180 million…

The PGA TOUR is fully back in the swing of things, as the Travelers Championship marks the third straight week with a tournament. PointsBet, one of our highest-rated sportsbooks in New Jersey and Indiana, is running a no-brainer promotion for Sunday’s final round: Win $100 if Dustin Johnson (or any golfer you bet on!) makes…

Big sports weekends call for big promos, and sportsbooks have delivered with the PGA TOUR and EPL all in action. Here are the top offers available, which we’ll detail individually below: PointsBet: Win $100 if Dustin Johnson Has ONE Birdie on Sunday BetMGM: Bet $1, Win $50 if There’s 1 EPL Goal Scored This Weekend DraftKings: Get a…

Golf is a great sport to live bet. Because there’s such volatility day-to-day, you can find value up and down the board. And this week at the Travelers Championship, you’ll find even more live betting value at DraftKings, which is offering one 30% profit boost each of the four days. _BookPromo=68 Here are some more…

If you’ve watched the first two PGA TOUR tourneys since golf’s return, you’ve gotten used to some low-scoring golf. Daniel Berger won the Charles Schwab Challenge at -15, while Webb Simpson took home the RBC Heritage at a ridiculous -22. And if history is any indication, we’ll have another low-scoring week at the Travelers Championship,…

If you forgot to make RBC Heritage any pre-tourney bets, don’t worry. You can make a quick $50 at BetMGM by placing a $1 live bet on co-leader Webb Simpson (or any golfer) to win the event. Here’s all the info: BetMGM Sportsbook RBC Heritage Promotion Offer: Bet $1 on Webb Simpson at the RBC…

The PGA TOUR is back in action this weekend at Harbour Town Golf Links. PointsBet, one of our highest-rated sportsbooks in New Jersey and Indiana, is running a no-brainer promotion: Win $100 if Brooks Koepka (or any golfer you bet on!) makes a single birdie on Sunday! Let’s dive into the details… _BookPromo=76 PointsBet Sportsbook…

Golf. Is. Back! We’re two rounds into the PGA TOUR’s Charles Schwab Challenge, but you still have plenty of time to take advantage of some free-money promos from PointsBet and DraftKings. Here’s how… PointsBet: One Bird from Your Golfer = $100 DraftKings: One Birdie on 18 = $50 Cash PointsBet Sportsbook Offer: Bet $50+ on…

This is Part II in our series Money Guts and Brains: The Mavericks Who Remade Sports. Check out Part I on Charles McNeil, inventor of the point spread, and Part III on Tyler, a Bitcoin investor and professional sports bettor who represents a new age in betting and fandom. Roxy Roxborough took bets on Fridays. He was…

This is Part I in our series Money Guts and Brains: The Mavericks Who Remade Sports. Check out Part II on Las Vegas bookmaker Roxy Roxborough, and Part III on Tyler, a Bitcoin investor and professional sports bettor who represents a new age in betting and fandom. He was drunk, wobbling up the steps of the…

Warning. This post contains lots of heartbreak. Stuckey compiled 64 of the worst beats in recent sports betting history with your help, and broke it down into four regions — NFL, college football, basketball and other. We’re now down to the championship game after you voted on each matchup on Twitter. The Patriots’ comeback over…

Air Jordan jumped over the Moon. A signed pair of sneakers that Michael Jordan wore during his 1984-85 rookie season was sold by Sotheby’s on Sunday for $560,000, an all-time record for a pair of sneakers. The sneakers, owned by famed shoe collector Jordy Geller, broke the record of a pair of moon shoes, an…

Today marks the two-year anniversary of the Supreme Court overturning PASPA, a law that made sports betting illegal from a federal level. That ruling gave each state the individual right to decide whether to legalize gambling, and since that time 22 states plus Washington D.C. have adopted sports betting in some capacity. States With Legal…

Warning. This post contains lots of heartbreak. Stuckey compiled 64 of the worst beats in recent sports betting history with your help, and broke it down into four regions — NFL, college football, basketball and other. We’re now down to the Elite Eight after you voted on each matchup on Twitter. We acknowledge there’s some…

Big news. Today we are releasing a new version of the Action app. We have been working on this for a few months, and we can’t wait for you to experience all of the incredible updates. BetSync If you’re in New Jersey, sign up with PointsBet and YOUR BETS WILL AUTOMATICALLY SYNC INTO YOUR ACTION…

Now that sports betting is officially legal in Colorado, you’re probably wondering,”what the heck should I bet first?” Don’t worry, our experts at The Action Network have looked at every market that can be bet on in the Centennial State and found some value that you can jump on right now, including a few events…

Warning. This post contains lots of heartbreak. Stuckey compiled 64 of the worst beats in recent sports betting history with your help, and broke it down into four regions — NFL, college football, basketball and other. We’re now down to the Sweet 16 after you voted on each matchup on Twitter. We acknowledge there’s some…

If you’re excited for the debut of “The Last Dance,” ESPN’s new documentary about Michael Jordan and the 1997-98 Chicago Bulls, so are we. In fact, we’re hosting a couple shows over on our new Twitch channel to celebrate the occasion. Michael Jordan Memorabilia Show with Darren Rovell Where: Action Network Twitch channel When: 8…

‘Tis officially the season of “Best ______ in ______ History” content and you’d better believe I’m not letting it pass me by. And since I don’t know anything about anything except — and perhaps including, as you might conclude from reading this — Boston sports and betting, here we are. The best bets in Boston…

The sports landscape is bleak, but it isn’t completely bare. There are some leagues still playing and offering us betting opportunities around the world. Here’s what’s going on Friday, including soccer in Belarus, Taiwanese baseball and basketball, table tennis, a new home darts circuit and night horse racing. Belarusian Soccer We’ve got two more soccer matches…

The sports landscape is bleak, but it isn’t completely bare. There are some leagues still playing and offering us betting opportunities around the world. Here’s what’s going on Thursday, including soccer in Belarus, Taiwanese baseball, table tennis and night horse racing. Belarusian Soccer A full weekend of soccer in Belarus kicks off Thursday at 10:30 a.m.…

The sports landscape is bleak, but it isn’t completely bare. There are some leagues still playing and offering us betting opportunities around the world. Here’s what’s going on Wednesday, including soccer in Nicaragua, Taiwanese baseball and basketball, table tennis, horse racing and darts. Nicaraguan Soccer Liga Primera in Nicaragua has five matches on Wednesday night…

The sports landscape is bleak, but it isn’t completely bare. There are some leagues still playing and offering us betting opportunities around the world. Here’s what’s going on Tuesday, including women’s golf, table tennis, horse racing, Taiwanese baseball and darts. Cactus Tour Golf The Cactus Tour, a minor league women’s tour, continues a three-day event…

The sports landscape is bleak, but it isn’t bare. There are some leagues still playing and offering us betting opportunities. Here are the Monday events, including table tennis, horse racing, Taiwanese basketball and darts. Darts The Modus Icon of Darts League rolls on Monday, with seven matches between 2:25 p.m. ET and 4:30 p.m. ET.…

There are no sports being played on April 9, 2020. There were, however, sports being played on this date last year. And in 2018. And in 2017. And … you get it. With nothing to bet on during this pandemic period, let’s to take a trip down memory lane and relive the best sports betting…

There are no sports being played on April 8, 2020. There were, however, sports being played on this date last year. And in 2018. And in 2017. And … you get it. With nothing to bet on during this pandemic period, let’s to take a trip down memory lane and relive the best sports betting…

Warning. This post contains lots of heartbreak. Stuckey compiled 64 of the worst beats in recent sports betting history with your help, and broke it down into four regions — NFL, college football, basketball and other. We’re now down to the Round of 32 after you voted on each matchup on Twitter. We acknowledge there’s…

There are no sports being played on April 6, 2020. There were, however, sports being played on this date last year. And in 2018. And in 2017. And … you get it. With nothing to bet on during this pandemic period, let’s to take a trip down memory lane and relive the best sports betting…

There are no sports being played on April 5, 2020. There were, however, sports being played on this date last year. And in 2018. And in 2017. And … you get it. With nothing to bet on during this pandemic period, let’s to take a trip down memory lane and relive the best sports betting…

There are no sports being played on April 4, 2020. There were, however, sports being played on this date last year. And in 2018. And in 2017. And … you get it. With nothing to bet on during this pandemic period, let’s to take a trip down memory lane and relive the best sports betting…

I was 29 years old when it all hit me. A life of avoiding self-care and doing zero work on my mental health snuck up on me and broke me down. The thought of dying completely overtook my life. It was not rational, but it did not matter. I went to the Olympics in Vancouver,…

There are no sports being played on April 3, 2020. There were, however, sports being played on this date last year. And in 2018. And in 2017. And … you get it. With nothing to bet on during this pandemic period, let’s to take a trip down memory lane and relive the best sports betting…

There are no sports being played on April 2, 2020. There were, however, sports being played on this date last year. And in 2018. And in 2017. And … you get it. With nothing to bet on during this pandemic period, let’s to take a trip down memory lane and relive the best sports betting…

There are no sports being played on April 1, 2020. There were, however, sports being played on this date last year. And in 2018. And in 2017. And … you get it. With nothing to bet on during this pandemic period, let’s to take a trip down memory lane and relive the best sports betting…

Hold the press — the bench press, that is. FantasyLabs Co-Founder Jonathan Bales — king of physical prop bets and the 2018 Gambling Olympics gold medalist — has made a straight-up bet that he can complete 2,400 pushups in 12 hours. Here are the conditions per @draftcheat aka Peter Christensen, the Twitter provocateur extraordinaire and…

There are no sports being played on March 30, 2020. There were, however, sports being played on this date last year. And in 2018. And in 2017. And … you get it. With nothing to bet on during this pandemic period, let’s to take a trip down memory lane and relive the best sports betting…

There are no sports being played on March 29, 2020. There were, however, sports being played on this date last year. And in 2018. And in 2017. And … you get it. With nothing to bet on during this pandemic period, let’s to take a trip down memory lane and relive the best sports betting…

There are no sports being played on March 28, 2020. There were, however, sports being played on this date last year. And in 2018. And in 2017. And … you get it. With nothing to bet on during this pandemic period, let’s to take a trip down memory lane and relive the best sports betting…

There are no sports being played on March 27, 2020. There were, however, sports being played on this date last year. And in 2018. And in 2017. And … you get it. With nothing to bet on during this pandemic period, let’s to take a trip down memory lane and relive the best sports betting…

There are no sports being played on March 26, 2020. There were, however, sports being played on this date last year. And in 2018. And in 2017. And … you get it. With nothing to bet on during this pandemic period, let’s to take a trip down memory lane and relive the best sports betting…

There are no sports being played on March 25th, 2020. There were, however, sports being played on this date last year. And in 2018. And in 2017. And … you get it. With nothing to bet on during this pandemic period, let’s to take a trip down memory lane and relive the best sports betting…

Warning. This post contains lots of heartbreak. Stuckey compiled 64 of the worst beats in recent sports betting history with your help, and broke it down into four regions — NFL, college football, basketball and other. We acknowledge there’s some recency bias in the selections; fresh wounds still sting, and the Twitter Era has made…

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (Mar. 19, 2020): No sports, no problem. No coronavirus in the known universe can stop us from betting. FantasyLabs Editor-in-Chief Matthew Freedman checks in with Sean Koerner, the Director of Predictive Analytics at The Action Network, and they play a quick game of Over/Under. Bet on NFL, MLB and NBA futures at…

Need something to bet on? Your options are limited. All of the major sports leagues have suspended or canceled their seasons. This leaves bettors wagering on esports and Aussie Rules Football. Not great. But there is another choice. Networks like ESPN, SEC Network and Big Ten Network are scrambling for content to fill the airways.…

The NBA suspended its season last Wednesday after Rudy Gobert of the Utah Jazz tested positive for the coronavirus. Following the NBA’s lead, MLB suspended spring training and the start of the regular season. The NHL also put its season on hiatus. As a result, it has been seven days without a game being played…

Years ago, about three times per week, I used to write a piece called The Labyrinthian. As the name suggests, the article was usually more of a winding walk than a purposeful exercise. Essentially, it was a series dedicated to exploring random fields of knowledge in order to give unordinary theoretical, philosophical and strategic guidance…

One of sports gambling’s best opportunities to make money is the future bet: They usually present good value if you know what to look for, they keep you invested in a team’s performance over the course of the season and, when they succeed, they pay handsomely. With the NBA and NHL seasons suspended, the MLB…