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Field favored vs. Cali teams in NBA title prop bet
Caesars Sportsbook posted a unique proposition on whether a team from California will win the 2019-20 NBA championship. That includes the Lakers, Clippers, Warriors and Kings (Yes +165).
Lakers
NBA
AD deal solidifies Lakers' favorite status in Vegas
A day after Vegas oddsmakers, in anticipation of a potential trade for Anthony Davis, installed the Lakers as favorites to win next year's title, the team moved from +400 to +350 favorites after the trade was announced.
Blues
NHL
Blues fan on 'I told you so tour' after 100K win
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wsop results
2019 World Series of Poker schedule and results
2019 World Series of Poker results and schedule for the series, which runs from May 29 through July 16. The $10,000 WSOP main event goes from July 3-16, with live coverage on ESPN during every day of play.
Jeopardy! James on SVP
Holzhauer reveals his post-Jeopardy! win streak plans
'They're going, oh s---.' Inside the Jeopardy! James juggernaut
David Purdum
Trail Blazers
NBA
Reliable injury info hard to come by
As the NBA opens up to gambling interests, the need for injury transparency is more important than ever.
Sports betting legalization
One year into legal U.S. sports betting: What have we learned?
Pro sports leagues and media companies partnering with casinos, nearly $8 billion wagered and plenty of mistakes. Here's what we've learned in a year of legalized U.S. sports betting.
NCAAF
Win totals for the 2019 college football season
Clemson and Alabama have the highest season win totals for the upcoming college football season at 11. Here's a look at the totals for the early top 25.
NFL
Over/unders, Super Bowl and playoff odds for all 32 NFL teams
The Cleveland Browns -- yes, those Browns -- currently have the best odds to win the AFC North. Here are the odds you need to know for all 32 NFL teams.
NFL
Cardinals (10-1) to make playoffs? Five NFL futures bets I like
With odds now out for every NFL team to make the playoffs, along with over/unders, there are plenty of bets available. Here are five that Doug Kezirian likes.
Browns
NFL
Slow the roll: Vegas says Browns miss playoffs
Despite all the hype around the Browns this offseason, one sportsbook thinks they might not even make the playoffs.
NFL
Week 1 lines released
Browns are favored? Here's the full list of Week 1 NFL lines
The Bears are 3.5-point favorites over the Packers to open the 2019 NFL season. Here are the spreads (and totals) for every Week 1 game.
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NCAAM
The bettor who had a $300,000 Texas Tech futures bet -- and didn't hedge
One bettor had a $1,500 ticket on Texas Tech at 200-1 odds to win the national championship and didn't hedge his bet. Here's his story.
big parlay pays off
How a 14-cent parlay won $1,300: A March Madness love story
One bettor beat the odds and turned the final 14 cents left on his app account into over $1,300 in a March Madness parlay, but his girlfriend just might end up being the big winner.
Interviewing the big winner
How a bettor turned 14 cents into $1,345
a gambling story for the ages
Blueberry basil and a bookmaker's typo: Behind the bet that shook up the competitive gelato world
An 18-second bookmaking error allowed two New Jersey gelato makers to win $56,000 instead of $12.50. Here is the story of how they used the money to make a dream come true.
The SuperContest
Picks, proxies and a $900,000 barista: Inside the rise of the Vegas SuperContest
Simple rules, huge payoff: This is the oral history of how a little-known NFL betting competition for Las Vegas sharps became a national phenomenon for everyone else.
NBA
How former ref Tim Donaghy conspired to fix NBA games
In 2007, NBA ref Tim Donaghy pleaded guilty to betting on games he officiated. But it was never proved that he fixed them -- until now. Our two-year investigation reveals how he did it, whom he did it with and the millions that flowed from the conspiracy.
Pennsylvania market
$12 billion in handle? Why Pennsylvania sports betting could be huge
With a big population and all four pro sports leagues, legalized sports betting in Pennsylvania could dwarf Nevada's market. Here's why.
Legalization
Won and done? Sportsbooks banning the smart money
Should bookmakers be allowed to refuse to take bets from customers? It's a growing debate in the legal U.S. sports betting market.
Top Headlines
- Zion, Giannis early favorites for top '19-20 awards
- Field favored vs. Cali teams in NBA title prop bet
- AD deal solidifies Lakers' favorite status in Vegas
- Sources: Cubs considering sportsbook at Wrigley
- Oddsmakers won't alter ways despite Blues' win
- USWNT, France are World Cup betting favorites
- Holzhauer's run on Jeopardy! ends shy of record
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SuperContest oral history
Simple rules, huge payoff: This is the oral history of how a little-known NFL betting competition for Las Vegas sharps became a national phenomenon for everyone else.
Future of sports betting series
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Future of sports betting homepage
What will a legal, fully mature sports betting market look like in the U.S.? Where will fantasy sports fit in? Here is our nine-part series on the future of sports betting.
Sports betting legalization
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Legalization of sports betting homepage
Here is your one-stop shop of all relevant content, now that the Supreme Court has struck down PASPA.
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All you need to know before making your picks. PickCenter's data comes from two main sources: TeamRankings and numberFire.
