Sports Betting Blog

Opinion 6 min read

Treat Online Poker Like Horseracing and Sports Betting

Online poker legislation lags sports betting and horseracing even though the products are similar. It's time to change that.

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Sports Betting 5 min read

How to Bet on March Madness College Basketball

There are many ways to bet on March Madness college basketball. This includes point spreads, moneylines, totals, props, and futures.

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News 8 min read

College Sports Betting Restrictions by State

Many states have restrictions on college sports betting. This includes bans on props and in-state schools. Read each state's rules here.

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Sports Betting 4 min read

North Carolina Online Sportsbooks Now Open Statewide

Legal online sportsbooks launched today in North Carolina at noon. Find out which eight betting sites are available and the bonuses at each.

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Opinion 4 min read

888 Drops SI Partnership, Starts US Strategic Review

888 is running a strategic review after breaking its partnership with Sports Illustrated. This may mean the end of its US operations.

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Casino 5 min read

North Carolina Casinos: Harrah’s Cherokee Versus Valley River

Harrah's Cherokee and Harrah's Cherokee Valley River are the two largest NC casinos. Find out which one is the best for you.

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News 4 min read

Can I Bet at NC Sportsbooks From Georgia and South Carolina

Georgia and South Carolina sports bettors can sign up for accounts in North Carolina. Find out how to do that here.

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News 3 min read

North Carolina Online Sportsbook Deposit Options

North Carolina online sportsbooks offer a variety of deposit and withdrawal options. Find out which ones are available here.

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News 3 min read

North Carolina Online Sportsbooks Start Accepting New Players

North Carolina online sportsbooks may now open accounts for players. Read about the eight sites and the bonus details for each here.

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News 5 min read

Failed Legal Sportsbooks and Poker Sites

Some regulated online sportsbooks and poker sites failed after a year or two in the legal industry. Here is a list of lost operators.

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Opinion 3 min read

Why Offshore Gambling Sites Continue to Thrive

Offshore online gambling sites are as strong as ever, much to the disappointment of regulated gaming advocates. There are reasons for this.

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News 9 min read

What I Would Change in an Online Sportsbook Reboot

The licensed US sportsbook industry has problems. Here are some ideas on how to fix it to make it better for everyone.

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Sports Betting 4 min read

Why You Can’t Bet on the Puppy Bowl at Legal Sportsbooks

Puppy Bowl and other exotic prop betting is not permitted at legal US sportsbooks. Find out the reasons here.

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Casino 4 min read

Table Games Dealt at North Carolina Casinos 

Two North Carolina casinos deal live table games. Read about which ones are available at the two Harrah's Cherokee casinos in NC.

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Opinion 3 min read

Kansas Sportsbook Advertising Bill Means Well, Has Downside

Two Kansas lawmakers proposed a bill to eliminate online sports betting ads in the state. This bill would have unintended consequences.

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Opinion 5 min read

Don’t Want Offshore Gambling to Exist? Stop Facilitating It

Legal online gambling affiliate companies and employees often complain about offshore sites. Some are part of the problem.

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Sports Betting 6 min read

Where Can You Bet on Sports in North Carolina?

There are three casino sportsbooks in NC. Starting in March 2024, eight sports betting sites will join them.

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Opinion 4 min read

FanDuel and the Jacksonville Jaguars Didn’t Know Anything

A now-former Jacksonville Jaguars employee lost $22 million of the team's money. It took years for the companies involved to catch it.

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Opinion 4 min read

Closing Sportsbooks Shouldn’t Get to Void Pending Bets

Betr and WynnBET are leaving the Massachusetts online sportsbook market. Both will refund all pending wagers. That shouldn't happen.

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Casino 6 min read

Unusual Games Found at North Carolina Casinos

The Harrah's Cherokee casinos in North Carolina have some unusual games. Find out which ones you will find there.

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Opinion 4 min read

Sports Leagues and Broadcasts Shouldn’t Promote Betting

Sports leagues and broadcasters promote sports betting and make picks on shows. This is a conflict of interest.

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Sports Betting 5 min read

Why VPNs Don’t Defeat Geolocation at Legal Online Sportsbooks

It may seem like a VPN is an easy way to bet on sports in legal states from outside the borders. There are reasons why this does not work.

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News 3 min read

North Carolina Online Sports Betting Launches March 11, 2024

North Carolina online sportsbooks open o March 11, 2024. BetByState has all the bonus and promotional details.

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Casino 4 min read

States Don’t Like Banning Casino Smoking

Casino smoking bans are a hot topic. Smoking is still common in most casinos. However, there is a new movement to change that.

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Opinion 5 min read

Daily Fantasy Player Prop Sites Are Just Unlicensed Sportsbooks

DFS sites offering prop bets against the house are no different than unregulated sportsbooks, in our opinion. More regulation is required.

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Casino 4 min read

Stop Bringing Your Pets to Casinos

Owners constantly portray their pets as service animals. Casinos are no different. Here are reasons why it harms legitimate service animals.

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News 4 min read

What Happens to a Football Bet When a Game Is Postponed?

When a football game is postponed or moved due to weather, it may affect pending bets. Here are the policies of major legal sportsbooks.

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News 3 min read

Vermont Launches Legal Online Sportsbooks

Vermont now has legal online sportsbooks. These launched on January 11, 2024. Read about Vermont sportsbook bonuses here.

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Betting-picks 8 min read

NFL Week 17 Betting Previews, Picks & Predictions

There are just two weeks remaining in the NFL regular season, and there are still a ton of playoff spots up for grabs.

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News 3 min read

Arizona Finally Announces October Sports Betting Totals

The October sports betting numbers from Arizona are finally in. Read to find out how sportsbooks in that state performed.

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Betting-picks 8 min read

NFL Week 16 Betting Previews, Picks & Predictions

Get our NFL Week 16 Betting Previews, Picks & Predictions. Find out which teams will cover the point spread.

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News 3 min read

No Stopping New Jersey Sports Betting

As expected, November was a huge month of sports betting for the state of New Jersey. Here is a look at those numbers.

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News 3 min read

Maryland Sees Massive Sports Betting Numbers

The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency has announced sports betting numbers from November. Sportsbooks had a great month.

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Opinion 6 min read

It’s Not Too Late to Fix South Dakota Sports Betting

South Dakota only allows retail sports betting. SD permits mobile off-track betting, but not on sports. That costs the state jobs and taxes.

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News 3 min read

Vermont Names Three Online Sportsbook Operators

Vermont online sportsbooks launch on January 11, 2024. Players may already register for the three sports betting apps that will be available.

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News 3 min read

Two Midwest States Post Solid Sports Betting Numbers

Indiana and Kentucky are competing for sports bettors in the Midwest. If recent numbers are any indication, both states will have success.

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Strategy 4 min read

Types of Online Sportsbook Bonuses

Online sportsbooks offer many types of bonuses and promotions. Here are some examples of how to improve your sports betting return.

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News 4 min read

Durango Casino Opens With Unique Sportsbook

Durango Casino opened in Las Vegas with a unique sportsbook design. Read about the details of the newest STN Sports book here.

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Strategy 4 min read

Most Sports Betting Trends Are Useless

Some sports bettors consider trends to be helpful when making wagers. In most cases, trends don't increase the player's chances of winning.

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Strategy 5 min read

Converting Casino Game House Edges Into Moneylines

The moneyline on an even game shows a bettor what the house advantage is. Here are casino games with the house edge shown as moneylines.

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Strategy 4 min read

Value of Line Shopping at Sportsbooks

Line shopping can add over 1% to your return in just a few minutes. Read how to line shop sportsbooks and why it's important.

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News 3 min read

A Look at Nevada Sports Betting

The state of Nevada used to be the clear leader in the U.S. sports betting industry. That’s no longer the case.

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News 4 min read

Unibet Leaving North America as Small Operators Struggle

Unibet is leaving the US and Canada due to substantial losses. It operates in Arizona, Indiana, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.

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News 3 min read

Michigan Making Moves in iGaming Industry

Michigan is one of the handful of states with several forms of online gaming options. Read to find out just how big of a month the state had.

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News 3 min read

NJ, PA, Announce October Sports Betting Numbers

Two of the largest sports betting markets have just announced sports betting numbers from October. We have the details.

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News 3 min read

Illinois Sports Betting Market Still Growing

Sports betting in the state of Illinois has been successful. That is reflected in the record setting numbers.

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News 5 min read

Best Bets at North Carolina Casinos

There are three casinos in North Carolina. Each offers at least one game that returns over 99%. Find out the best NC games to play here.

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News 3 min read

New York Sportsbooks Set New Remarkable Record

The New York sports betting market remains strong, and there was another record set in October. Find out what happened.

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News 3 min read

Maine Sports Betting Launching Friday

You will be able to add another state to the legal sports betting market this weekend. After a long and winding road, Maine is set to launch.

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News 3 min read

Sports Betting Is Growing In The U.S., But Not In The South

Sports betting is growing in the United States, but not necessarily in the South. Here is a quick update on expansion.

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News 3 min read

Questions Surrounding Kentucky, Massachusetts Betting

The sports betting market throughout the United States has been putting up some huge numbers since the NFL season returned, and that should continue to be the case for the rest of the year. Most states already have their industry up and running, but some states still have issues to figure out. Kentucky has a […]

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Betting-picks 5 min read

A Five-Leg Anytime Touchdown Scorer Parlay

NFL betting has really taken off in the last 10 years, and new betting options have emerged. Here are five players that will score a TD.

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News 3 min read

Ohio Sports Betting Continues to Sink

After a great start to legal sports betting, the numbers in Ohio continue to sink. There is optimism for a rebound.

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Betting-picks 3 min read

Full Breakdowns for ALL NFL Week 1 Games

The NFL is officially here. We all dream of week 1 through the dog days of summer, but now it’s time for Christmas to come just a little bit early for all the football fans of the world. So I guess the real question I should be asking here is: ARE YOU READY FOR SOME […]

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Betting-picks 4 min read

Cowboys at Giants Betting Pick: Week 1

The Dallas Cowboys start their 2023 season on the road at the NFC East division rivals New York Giants. Here are our picks.

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Betting-picks 4 min read

Raiders at Broncos Betting Pick: Week 1

The Las Vegas Raiders start the 2023 NFL season at the AFC West Denver Broncos. Check out our top picks and predictions.

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Betting-picks 4 min read

Titans at Saints Betting Pick: Week 1

The Tennessee Titans travel to New Orleans to play the Saints. Our NFL experts have their top picks in this game.

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Betting-picks 4 min read

49ers at Steelers Betting Pick: Week 1

The San Francisco 49ers travel to Pittsburgh to play the Steelers to open the 2023 NFL season. Here are our picks.

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Betting-picks 4 min read

Bengals at Browns Betting Pick: Week 1

The Cincinnati Bengals start their season against in-state rivals Cleveland Browns. Here are our picks for this game.

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