NBA Playoff Picks and Parlays – May 20 – 21: Timberwolves vs. OKC’s Low Scoring Affair u564x

At the start of the playoffs, nobody in their right mind would have expected these four teams in the Conference Finals. The Knicks and the Pacers in the East, and the Timberwolves in the West, have been seen as worthy contenders, but never as potential teams competing for the title, with the Thunder being the only team that met their expectations. As things stand, the Timberwolves vs. OKC is our Western Conference final, which could arguably be labeled as the 73525m

Underdog Fantasy Relaunches DFS Contests in New York After $17.5M Settlement 4x16z

Underdog Fantasy has made a surprise return to New York’s daily fantasy sports (DFS) market, relaunching its draft-style contests just two months after withdrawing due to regulatory disputes. The comeback follows a $17.5 million settlement with the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC), which had previously ruled the operator non-compliant with state DFS laws. 🚨 ATTENTION 🚨Draft games are back in New York 🗽— Underdog Drafts (@UnderdogDrafts) May 15, 2025   A Sudden Exit and Unexpected Return Underdog Fantasy abruptly

Nearly $1B Wagered, But Low Win Rate Dents Ohio Betting Revenue 6g2469

Ohio bettors wagered a staggering $991.9 million in March 2025, making it the fourth-highest monthly handle in state history. Despite this massive volume, Ohio betting revenue reached just $66.5 million, as operators reported a win rate of only 6.70% - the second-lowest ever recorded in the Buckeye State. This isn’t an isolated case. Across the U.S., many sportsbooks experienced low win rates in March, particularly during the NCAA basketball tournaments. Analysts point to a lack of major upsets in March

NBA Playoff Picks and Parlays (May 16 – 18): Celtics and OKC to Cover the Spread 676q51

Both the Nuggets and the Celtics managed to keep their series alive after going victoriously through must-win games. The Nuggets pushed the series to Game 7, but will have to try to deliver a decisive blow on the road, where they are arguably much weaker. The two MVP candidates, SGA and Nikola Jokic, are both playing like world-beaters, so we can expect a thriller ending to the series in the 405. Meanwhile, the Celtics have an impossible task in front

MLB Rivalry Weekend Picks and Parlays: Guardians, Royals, and Rangers on the Run Line 6n683h

Subway Series, Freeway Series, Crosstown Classic, Ohio Cup, Silver Boot, and I-70 Series - all in one day! It’s happening this Friday during MLB’s first-ever Rivalry Weekend. The league is spotlighting regional matchups by packing a full slate of geographical rivalries into one epic weekend of baseball. So this weekend, we’ll have the likes of Mets vs. Yankees, with Juan Soto returning to the Bronx for the first time after his offseason departure. Also, the Freeway Series will see Shohei

Missouri Sports Betting Timeline Takes Shape as License Applications Begin h4o26

Missouri's long-awaited entry into legal sports betting is finally taking concrete form. The Missouri Gaming Commission has officially opened the application window for sportsbook licenses, setting the stage for a December 1 launch date that will bring regulated wagering to the Show-Me State just over a year after voters approved the measure. Application Process Underway with Tight Deadlines Sportsbook operators looking to enter Missouri's market now face a race against the clock. The Gaming Commission announced that license applications are

NBA Playoff Picks and Parlays – May 14 – 15: The Moneyline for the Knicks, Warriors to Cover the Spread 2q4w1z

We are inches away from the Conference finals with only a few games left to determine the teams to advance. We already witnessed one surprise in the East, with the Cavs the number one seed eliminated, and are already close to another one with Boston being on the verge of dropping out as well. The New York Knicks are only a game away from making history, with the series shifting back to the TD Garden, where the Jayson Tatum-less Celtics

Michigan Intensifies Campaign Against Illegal Gambling Operations 4d4z6k

The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) is ramping up its enforcement actions against unlicensed gambling operations, recently issuing cease-and-desist orders to two Panama-based betting sites. This latest move continues the regulator's aggressive stance against illegal operators, with 32 similar orders issued since the beginning of March. Following an anonymous tip, the MGCB investigated and subsequently ordered SportsBetting.ag and BetOnline.ag to halt their Michigan operations immediately. Both sites have been operating without the required state licenses while offering various betting services

Major Regulatory Changes Loom for Sports Betting Markets 5q5p22

A wave of regulatory changes is sweeping across North American sports betting markets, with lawmakers in multiple jurisdictions proposing significant restrictions, tax increases, and new frameworks. These developments signal a shifting landscape for both bettors and operators as states reassess their approaches to sports wagering regulation. New York Targets High-Roller Bets with Strict Daily Limits New York could soon implement some of the nation's most restrictive sports betting regulations if newly proposed legislation gains traction. Assemblyman Robert Carroll has introduced

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