Intel Extreme Masters Draws World Best Esports Teams
IEM Summer 2021 starts Thursday, boasting a $250,000 prize pool and the world’s top teams. The esports tournament will take place online but is based in Europe, where many of the best teams moved to boot camp during the Covid-19 pandemic. Teams can collect ESL Pro Tour Points to qualify them for ESL’s Masters Championship […]
The Old Man and the Sea, PGA Style
You’re forgiven if you gave up on superstar golfer Phil Mickelson. After all, it’s been eight years since Lefty won his last major championship (at the Open Championship in the U.K.), and he’s won just two more tournaments since. In his last 19 starts, Mickelson didn’t have a Top 20 finish—a shocker for someone who […]
Illegal Online Casinos, Sportsbooks Threaten You & Your Bankroll
Is it legal or illegal? When it comes to online sportsbooks and casinos, there’s one quick answer. If a website is licensed in states where online wagering is approved, it’s legal. If not, it’s illegal. That’s the fact, Jack. And anyone who says otherwise is lying. Lots of illegal sites claim to be legal. The […]
Will Preakness Winner Rombauer Take the Belmont?
This year’s Triple Crown contest has been nothing but surprises so far. First, Kentucky Derby favorite Essential Quality lost to Medina Spirit. Second, Medina Spirit risked a DQ because of medication. Third, the Ballyhooed Baffert winner lost at the Preakness to also-ran Rombauer. Now, heading into the Belmont Stakes, some oddsmakers like Rombauer to win […]
2021 NHL Futures Bargain-Hunting
It’s been another strange NHL season, as teams rapidly approach the 56th and final game of the schedule. Let’s look for some NHL futures bets that could pay off. Teams usually get 82 games in a year, and there are still some diamond-in-the-rough teams waiting to get hot. Let’s take a look at who can […]
TwinSpires, The Race Fan’s Sportsbook
With the Kentucky Derby just around the corner on May 1, there’s no better time to look at TwinSpires.com, the official sports betting partner of Churchill Downs Inc. (CDI). CDI owns both TwinSpires and BetAmerica, but has been phasing out the latter brand in favor of its more recognizable partner, so-named for the identical spires […]
Kentucky Derby Facts & Figures
It’s known as “the most exciting two minutes in sports”: the fabled Kentucky Derby, and this year’s race promises even more excitement than usual. Thankfully, the Derby is back to its usual schedule, on the first Saturday in May. And the field is packed with contenders, led by this year’s favorite, Essential Quality. Last year’s […]
NFL Draft: Lance, Fields or Jones No. 3 to the 49ers?
The 2021 NFL Draft truly begins at pick No. 3 with the highly anticipated San Francisco 49ers selection. The 49ers traded with the Miami Dolphins for the third pick, and will be deciding between quarterbacks Mac Jones, Justin Fields, and Trey Lance. San Francisco brass is expected to be “heavily involved” in Lance’s workout on […]
Video Poker: 5 Tips for Beginners
If you want the absolute best odds against the house, head straight to the video poker machines. To help you navigate thousands of different variations, we’ve rounded up the smartest games to play.
Road to the Kentucky Derby: Points Update
When 12-to-1 shot Super Stock crossed the wire ahead of Caddo River and odds-on favorite Concert Tour Saturday at Oaklawn Park, he not only pulled off an Arkansas Derby (G1) upset, but also brought down the curtain on the 2021 Kentucky Derby Trail. Yes, the Trail has hit the finish line. Now, the who’s-in/who’s-out drama […]
Parlay Betting: Beyond the Basics
Betting on parlay cards is a tricky proposition, especially if you’re looking at a wager of 10 legs or more. Trying to predict the results of a single sport is hard enough. Ten or more can feel like you’re playing the lottery—with the same long odds. Of course, if those combined bets hit, you’ll be […]
Sportsbook Partnerships Benefit Bettors
Just a few short years ago, U.S. major leagues stood four-square against legal sports betting. Most Americans couldn’t wager on the home team without resorting to an illegal bookie or offshore operator—dubious options that offered no recourse if the bookmaker decided not to pay. In the Beginning The voice of reason belonged to NBA Commissioner […]
