The World Series of Poker on Wednesday announced the 2020 dates for its 51st annual poker extravaganza, which awarded a record $293.2 million in prize money during its 2019 run.Where the World Series of Poker will be held in 2021, on the other hand, is an open question, one that may not find an answer until the final hand is dealt next summer.
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While all of college football’s conference championship games were played last weekend and all of the bowl matchups have been set, the regular season isn’t actually over yet. Per usual, it concludes with arguably the most historic rivalry in the sport: Army vs. Navy. Kickoff is Saturday is 3 p.m. ET from Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia with the No. 23 Midshipmen as 10.5-point favorites. Navy is 12-3 ATS in its past 15 games overall.
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Now that we are past the quarterpole of the season, it is time for a look at which teams are confounding the oddsmakers. Usually, the guys who set the lines are pretty much right on the money. But in a few cases, they miss badly.
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According to New York Giants co-owner Jonathan Tisch, the legalization of sports wagering has contributed significantly to improved NFL television ratings. He made the observation during an appearance on CNBC’s Power Lunch program, adding that fantasy football is also playing a part in keeping fans at home rather than visiting the stadium to watch games.
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The majority of the sports betting revenue comes from the state’s three casinos, Ameristar East Chicago, Blue Chip Casino, and Horseshoe Hammond. It should be noted that the three consistently best-performing sportsbooks are closest to Chicago which is already battling to have a feasible casino project.
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New York reported its lowest monthly sportsbook generated gross gaming revenues since the launch. For the month of November all four licensed sportsbook operators in the state generated just $1.3 million in revenues.
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Three of the four NFL leaders against the spread faltered on Sunday, as Buffalo, New Orleans, and Green Bay, failed to cover. The Rams were the only NFL leader against the spread that covered.
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A Perspective: I get tired of hearing Goodell peddle his integrity-of-the-game patter as he reaches deeper and deeper into his fan base’s pockets.
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The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) has announced the personnel line-up that will form its new Advisory Board. The Board aims to provide a mechanism for leaders in the fields of problem gambling and responsible gambling who are actively engaged with NCPG to provide advice and perspectives on matters of significance to its Board of Directors and leadership
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According to the NFL, suspensions for gambling will be resolved not by an independent arbitrator or hearing officer, but by a person designated by the Commissioner, as specified by Article 46 of the labor deal. This power, as a practical matter, makes a successful appeal far less likely.
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Some FanDuel customers are resting a little easier today. The company announced earlier today that it has decided to refund all online pre-game straight moneyline bets placed on a Houston Rockets game.
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Casinos across the state have had three full months to take bets on sporting events, leading to to millions of dollars in wagers, but a majority of the money that people are betting is happening without anyone stepping foot in a casino.
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