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Are NFL Games Fixed?
Having been in the world of sports betting for 25 years, this is a subject which I have pondered many times and one which comes up every year. The topic usually arises when a strange event affects the... -
What is Mattress Mack’s Betting Record?
(Updated January 31, 2024) Imagine making it all the way until your late 60’s before you became a gambling junkie. That’s exactly what “Mattress Mack” did. Jim “Mattress Mack... -
Why Bettors Need an Offshore Sportsbook
There are many reasons why bettors need an offshore sportsbook. We’ll look at some of them. Key Points Offshore sportsbooks are often the only option for bettors who are in an area where sports bett... -
DraftKings Vs. FanDuel – A Sportsbook Comparison
DraftKings and FanDuel are two of the largest online fantasy sportsbooks globally. Together they have roughly 14 million users and comprise 95% of the fantasy sports market. If that wasn’t enough, b... -
Sports Betting Basics – Avoid These Common Mistakes
The repeal of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) has made sports betting more mainstream now. It seems everywhere one turns, there is an advertisement for a sportsbook. With po... -
Which Sportsbooks Charge Extra Juice When Buying Points Off a Key Number?
Sportsbooks book both sides of a bet and figure in their fee when doing so. Most of the time their fee, or “vig” or “juice”, is 10%. Some sportsbooks have made a successful b... -
The Craziest Bets of 2021
The 2021 year in sports was one of redemption of sorts. It was a year where fans could get back in the stands and enjoy. Many of those fans were also sports bettors who also enjoyed a wild and crazy 2... -
Why Did it Take the U.S. So Long to Accept Sports Betting?
For years, the only place you could lay down a legal sports bet in the U.S. was in Las Vegas, Nevada. That all changed with the overturning of the Professional & Amateur Sports Protection Act (PAS... -
Finding Sharp Odds at Online Sportsbooks
If you have even the least bit of experience as a sports bettor, you know how valuable shopping around for the best lines and odds can be. Small differences in odds can translate into more dollars int... -
Recent Huge Parlay Winnings
All sports bettors know about the parlay. Its kind of like the lotto ticket of sports betting. The more teams you string together as a single bet, the more money you win. This is because the odds of e...
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