Nobody, least of all anyone attempting to forecast an upcoming NFL season, is perfect. But when someone has a platform for the whole world to see, they should be held accountable for their constant failed attempts to predict the NFL season, which are seasoned with irrational hot takes and opinion-based nonsense. But let’s face it, …
Betting News For Oscars & West Virginia, Plus Casino Responds To OJ’s Lawsuit
What a time it is to be alive. It’s the week of Super Bowl LIV, and legalized sports betting permeates the country. A week after that, the Academy Awards takes place. Of course, not everyone can celebrate as much as we do. Just ask OJ Simpson. More on that in a minute. First, let’s get to the …
Super Bowl Betting (and Drinking) Games for Football Haters
If you live in the US, the Super Bowl is inescapable. For football fans (and commercial lovers), that’s great. It’s the most anticipated day of the year and, more often than not, delivers on the expected spectacle. If you hate football, though … not so much, But that doesn’t mean you can’t find a way to …
DraftKings, Buffalo Wild Wings & More
One of the best aspects of Sunday’s upcoming Super Bowl is the many ways to get into the game. Sure, there’s only one game on the board to bet on. But whether you just want to throw $100 on the game or just get really into the Super Bowl spirit, there’s a vast array of …
Powerball Lottery Winning Numbers For January 29
Update: Tonight’s winning numbers are 9, 12, 15, 31, 60, Powerball 2 Power Play 2x The Powerball jackpot continues to climb, as it’s now reached a staggering $394 million prize ahead of tonight’s drawing. (Stay tuned to PlayUSA tonight — we’ll post the winning numbers here when they are drawn at 11:59 EST.) Nobody …
The AGA Releases Staggering Super Bowl LIV Betting Estimates
As typical with this time of year, Super Bowl storylines abound ahead of the Big Game. Among them: Two storied franchises prepare to square off in Super Bowl LIV in Miami. One, the San Francisco 49ers, boasts the winningest record among teams that have appeared in the championship game at least three times. The other, the Kansas City Chiefs, stands …
The Las Vegas Raiders Are Official, Plus A Peek At The Sin City-based NFL Draft
The NFL is about to make a significant impact on Las Vegas, and the Raiders moving to town is only the beginning. The Raiders team, formerly located in Oakland and Los Angeles, is moving to their new home in the Silver State. A recent media announcement revealed the NFL team is now called the Las Vegas Raiders. The team …
PlayUSA Staff Picks On The First Touchdown, MVP & More
Editor’s note: PlayUSA contributors Grant Lucas, Nick Garcia, Marty Derbyshire and Dustin Gouker share their thoughts on the best Super Bowl LIV bets. Party in the city where the heat is on, it’s time to dive into Super Bowl LIV betting before the game is gone. (Pardon the Will Smith song reference, we just had to.) …
How To Bet On Super Bowl 54 Online Legally From Chicago
Legal sports betting and betting on the Super Bowl is coming to Chicago and the rest of Illinois in the near future, thanks to a 2019 law legalizing wagering around the state. However, that law is still not in effect, leaving Chicagoans with no in-state options for legal sportsbooks. But you can still legally bet …
PlayUSA’s ‘On The Record:’ Don’t Jinx NY Mobile Sports Betting Or The Mets
You would think New York, one of the country’s most liberal states, would embrace a new progressive movement like mobile sports betting. The Empire State does a lot of talking on other progressive issues such as pushing ‘tax the rich’ initiatives, so one would think allowing gamblers to place sports bets on their phones would …
Barstool Sports News, NV Betting Stays On Top & More
This is the holiday season of legalized sports betting. The Super Bowl followed by the Oscars. A new football season, that of the XFL, kicks off. Before you know it, conference basketball tournaments are tipping off and March Madness will arrive. New states will debut regulated sports betting industries within the next few months, others will introduce legislation to legalize …
Big 2019 Betting Numbers, Movement In Kentucky, NV Casino Updates
The first full year of legalized sports betting outside of Nevada is in the books. And, according to the figures, it did not disappoint. While Pennsylvania and New Jersey bask in the glow of titanic state-sanctioned industries, other states are continuing to find ways to integrate legalized wagering. The latest effort comes from Kentucky. Surely, more will follow. Once …
A Look At Miami’s Notable NFL History Ahead Of The 2020 Super Bowl
The road to the Super Bowl has begun. The quest for the Lombardi Trophy is well underway. And for Super Bowl LIV, the Big Game heads back to an area that holds so much NFL (and NFL betting) history: Miami. Arguably no other region in the country has as strong a tie to the league than South Florida. And arguably …
Earn Points & Rewards Online With These Top US Casino Loyalty Cards
The top casino loyalty programs in the US let you earn and redeem various points, credits and comps at a variety of casino-resort locations all over the country. The best of the best even let you do it online. That’s right; some of the biggest casino companies in America run legal online casinos in New …
A Questionable DFS Win, New MI Deals, Betting Movement Goes Coastal
Not sure what to dislike more: January and how long it is, or the person who first noticed how long January is and pointed it out to everyone and not everyone notices how long January is. Fortunately, a long month translates to a busier month in the US online gambling world. And, fortunately, that world did not …
These Two Operators Scored The First MI Sports Betting Partnerships. Who’s Next?
Michigan got its first pair of sports betting partnership deals just over a week into the new year. On Jan. 6, both PointsBet and The Stars Group announced partnerships. They will create entries into the Michigan sports betting and general gaming market. With the two heavy hitters breaking the mold, the race for the remaining 24 land-based partners has begun. And as a result, …
Revised Nevada Sports Betting Data Could Reveal Deeper Revenue Breakdown
Nevada was once the only face on the Mount Rushmore of US sports betting. When the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) was repealed in 2018, some thought this stature could change as more sports betting markets launched around the US. It won’t be a surprise when more populous states with major markets surpass the Silver State’s sports …
What It’s Like To Bet At Two Indiana Casino Sportsbooks
“I had my own problems and most of them had to do with gambling.” — Dr. Hunter S. Thompson (Generation of Swine) Despite all the myths, you can’t lose your sanity by spending all day in a sportsbook. But you can come awfully close. Roughly 20 minutes south of Chicago in Hammond, Indiana are two casinos …
Pennsylvania Online Gambling Had A Big 2019, But What Can Be Improved For 2020?
It feels like the awareness and legalization of online gambling did not exist until the repeal of PASPA in 2018, which opened the door for state-sanctioned sports betting. Certainly, that is not the case. Prior to that historic decision by the US Supreme Court, several states enacted legislation to launch (or even went as far as launching) …
PlayUSA’s ‘On The Record:’ DraftKings Co-Founder Talks Sports Betting Domination, Plans
Welcome to 2020 and a new volume of the PlayUSA series On The Record! To kick off this new decade, I wanted to explore the explosive way DraftKings ended the year and attempt to understand what this means for the future of sports betting. Ideally, you too ended 2019 with a merger announcement, a new …
New Hampshire Sports Betting, Maryland On Deck, 2019 Numbers
The year 2020 wasted little time making headlines. States have already made rapid movement toward legalizing sports betting. Or, in the case of one state, beat New Year’s Day altogether in launching a regulated industry. That was 2019 in a nutshell: proposed legislation, quick ratification and rapid growth of a newly legalized vertical. As such, and to …
So, Which Two Teams Are Going To Super Bowl LIV? Here Are The Latest Odds
Finally, the NFL playoffs have arrived. After 17 weeks of fantasy football, parlays, prop bets and general Monday morning quarterbacking, the reason we play the game – aside from just winning (sorry, Herm Edwards) – kicks off with Wild Card weekend. The next 11 games, spanning about a month, will determine the Super Bowl LIV champion. It could be the league’s best …
So, Which Two Teams Are Going To Super Bowl LIV? Here Are The Latest Odds
Finally, the NFL playoffs have arrived. After 17 weeks of fantasy football, parlays, prop bets and general Monday morning quarterbacking, the reason we play the game – aside from just winning (sorry, Herm Edwards) – kicks off with Wild Card weekend. The next 11 games, spanning about a month, will determine the Super Bowl LIV champion. It could be the league’s best …
From The Raiders To New Casinos, Here Are Las Vegas’ 5 Big 2020 Happenings
One of the great things about Las Vegas is that it is always changing. Sin City has truly evolved from only being a gambling destination. Non-gaming revenue has been greater than gambling revenue on the Vegas Strip since 1999. People visiting Las Vegas have been spending more money on food, beverage, hotel rooms, etc. than …
DraftKings, Nevada’s New Record, & A Congressman’s Focus On Tribal Betting
We have hit the homestretch of 2019. A new year awaits. It is a time to look ahead, to make resolutions, to leave the past in the past and move forward. For some, however, simply putting 2019 in the rearview is not enough. They want to go out with a bang. DraftKings merger makes waves Turn …
The Myth of the Hot Sports Betting Handicapper
The most prevalent means of sports service marketing is some variant on the theme that so and so is “red hot” and you should therefore pay him your money and follow his plays. The crooked services do this by coming up with all sorts of confusing and contradictory rating systems and hyperbolic descriptions for their …
Seattle Supersonics Full Of Energy
On the NBA round, Seattle Supersonics won again last night on a basketball game played against Indiana Pacers. For the third time in a row, the Sonics have shown their fans they are full of energy and they are improving their scoring techniques. As back up guard Ronald Murray said: “We’re just trying to bring …
Professional Poker Player Transition to Sports Betting – Where’s the + EV in Horse Racing Systems?
EV or Expected Value is a widely used term in poker terminology to determine if the outcome of a play is +, 0 or – in terms of profitability. This article is aimed for Poker Players who also like to punt on UK and Irish horse racing. It never ceases to amaze me how many …
Sports Handicapping Services Gear Up for Pro Football and College Football
Every business has a peak season, even businesses that the average person does not think about on a regular basis. For sports handicapping services, that peak season is right around the corner. Pro football and college football drive the sports betting industry and the handicappers that live off that industry. Handicappers around the country and …
Stephen Jackson Fined $ 50,000 By NBA
The Golden State Warriors Stephen Jackson was fined $ 50,000 by the NBA for his conduct after he was ejected from Game 2 of the first round playoff series against the Dallas Mavericks. Jackson was ejected after getting a second technical and it ended with him shouting at the officials and having a verbal fight …
Baseball History on a Scrap of Paper
Funny when you are a young kid, how really historic moments may drop into your lap and you don’t realize it. I was only 10 years old and living in Bakersfield, CA, when my Dad came to the breakfast table one morning, smiling and holding a pair of tickets in his hand. “Son,” he said, …
50 Years Ago: “1968 Was a Horrific Year”
1968 Was A Horrific Year Horses are big business in Kentucky, and even schoolboys were aware of the controversy in Louisville 50 years ago. It began with the horse race on the first Saturday in May, so far as we knew. With Kentucky Gov. Louie Nunn and presidential candidate Richard Nixon watching from the stands, …
Horse Riding – Why Walk Is the Most Important Gait for Your Horse’s Performance
How your horse carries himself (his frame) while he is being ridden affects his physical and mental state. For him to be able to perform at his best requires that he is supple, balanced and has strong back muscles to comfortably carry the saddle and rider without stress or strain. Your horse needs to work …
Help Your Team Play Its A-Game With the Hack Attack Pitching Machine
When looking for a pitching machine for your baseball or softball team, consider the Hack Attack. Recommended for all ages- Little League, high school, collegiate, as well as professional levels- it helps your batters develop different aspects of hitting. Helping to enhance speed, accuracy, and control, both new and seasoned baseball and softball players have …
Find the Benefits For Horses – Using Gymnastics’s Jumping Exercises
Everyone knows how important stretching, using different muscle groups as well as constantly working on increasing and maintaining flexibility is for humans. Not surprisingly it is equally if not more important for horses, regardless of the type of work that they will be required to do. Sport or jumping horses and those that are competitively …
Baseball Coaching Digest: How to Execute the “Wheel Play” Bunt Coverage
The “Wheel Play” is a strategic defensive baseball play used to defend against the sacrifice bunt. This article outlines the basic details and explains how to run this defensive baseball play. We all know the situation. The offensive team has a runner on second or runners on first and second base. There normally one or …
How Much Do College Umpires Make?
Fees for college umpires vary substantially depending on the level and location of the game. At the highest level, NCAA Division I, a three man umpiring crew will be assigned to cover a series with meals and lodging paid, and mileage reimbursed. In addition, each member of the crew will receive pay between $150 and …
Dale Gear – Baseball’s Best Kept Secret
If you are a die hard fan of the game of baseball then you will want to keep reading. Baseball is not all about the salaries, the championships, the endorsements, and the fan fare. It is also a sport that is deeply rooted in a substantial amount of world history. Yes, I said world history. …
Baltimore Orioles and The History of Camden Yards
In April 1992, Camden Yards opened it’s doors as a brand new $100 million facility that was designed under the architectural guidance of HOK Sport and constructed by Danobe Construction. Located just two blocks from Babe Ruth’s birthplace in downtown Baltimore, the centerfield at this 85-acre facility is also the site at which Ruth’s father …
Key Elements To Consider In Show Jumping
Getting over the course with no faults and creating a seamless and effortless looking ride is the ultimate goal of the show jumper. However, getting to this level of skill, balance and athletic ability for both horse and rider takes a lot of work, often years, especially when you are looking at national or international …
Backyard Baseball Batting Cages: Tips for Buying the Right One
Backyard baseball batting cages allow you the opportunity to practice at home whenever you want. Selecting the right type of cage is essential to improving playing skills and getting value for your money. Here are some important points to consider before making a purchase. Size: Measure the available space in your backyard to determine the …
Famous Baseball Family of Barry Bonds Includes Willie Mays, Reggie Jackson, and Bobby Bonds
Barry Bonds is a polarizing figure in the world of sports as he has received arguably more attention for his off the field scandals which include reported steroid abuse than the historic statistics that he has put up on the baseball diamond. The family life of Barry Bonds is particularly interesting to casual fans of …
A Binocular View of the New Yankee Stadium
I’m one to always carry binoculars around in case I miss something. By missing something, I mean not seeing something up close and personal; or not seeing the larger and enhanced version of a particular shot or frame. Obviously for birding, binoculars work. One can only get so close to a nest of baby robins …
Ring Larnder and the Black Sox Scandal of 1919
Chicago “Black Sox Scandal” of 1919 shook baseball to its core and almost ruined the game. Sportswriter Ring Lardner was at the heart of the story and reported regularly on the subsequent trial and banning of the eight players involved. The case shook Lardner’s belief in the game and robbed baseball of one of its …
What to Look for in a Baseball Pitch Back
Baseball rebounders help players of all levels refine their hitting, throwing, and catching skills. Trainers can simulate various aspects of the game, from ground balls to short pop-ups, line drives, etc. and improve defensive skills as well as hand-eye coordination. Repeated practice with a good quality pitch back will help your players achieve agility, balance, …
Who Invented the T-Ball Game?
For those who are somewhat unsure as to what the term T-Ball denotes. It is not baseball as a rule. However, it is a unique type of sport. It is directly taken from baseball and is an introduction to youngsters as a fun means to go about learning baseball skills. The baseball coaching of T-Ball …
Ten Tips to Use the Law of Attraction to Win at Casino Gambling
The Law of Attraction is the Law of the Universe that states that what you think about and focus on is what you will physically draw into your life to experience. But what if you wanted to create more money for yourself by winning agen sbobet indonesia at gambling. Will the Law work for you …
10 Secrets to Winning More Greyhound Races
ONE: STOP PLAYING EVERY RACE! It doesn’t matter what your skill level is. It doesn’t matter what method you us. If you use software or if you scratch on the program with a pencil, this piece of advice will instantly help you start losing LESS and begin winning MORE! When you play every race your …
The Armor in Diablo 2 That Lets You Go Anywhere – Enigma Runeword
Enigma is considered the King of all Armors in PvP (Player vs. Player) play. It requires an extremely rare Rune (Jah) to make, but it offers all non-Sorceress characters to use that most treasured of Skills for PvP: Teleport. It is a crucial Skill for many PvP builds, but especially so for Paladins who use …
Greyhound Betting Systems – How to Win and Profit From Short Tote Prices
Greyhound Racing can provide you with some great punting entertainment. A lot of the time though the short priced runners win meaning that you have to have a very good strike rate to actually show a profit long term. I personally like greyhound racing for the fact that you only ever have 8 runners in …