Whether you were starting your engines, entering the octagon or the tee box, or enjoying an afternoon on the pitch, the past two weeks have been a great time to once again break out the parlay calculator and return to the first big of normalcy in sports betting since the coronavirus began shutting sports down in early March. With the return of NASCAR Cup Series racing – in real-life cars, not a video game – a major UFC card, Bundesliga soccer in Germany and a two made-for-TV golf events, there was much for sports bettors to sink their teeth into, and…

As the world of professional sports waits for an end to the Coronavirus pandemic, the scheduled launch of Washington DC sports betting has once again been postponed. Slatted for then end of March, there is now no definite timeline for a rollout. There had been speculation that betting on sports would be available by the second quarter of of this year, although initial plans were for a January launch. The DC Lottery had to push that date back due to a September legal challenge. Now, despite being ready and tested, the web and mobile wagering platforms of the lottery did…

It’s sometimes hard to imagine, but celebrities eat, sleep and go through the same everyday experiences we do. Like regular people, they can also cave in to temptation, and try their luck at a casino game or two in the hope of striking lucky. Alternatively, they may look to sports betting for their thrills, with legalized sports bets now spreading in the United States. Ben Affleck Playing leading roles in iconic films such as Armageddon (1998) and Pearl Harbour (2001), Affleck is top of the list for good reason, with the Cali state native known for loving poker and blackjack….

In a move that looked almost impossible a month ago, legislators have passed sports betting in Washington State. Governor Jay Inslee signed the sports wagering bill into law this week and said it allows betting on a wide range of sports, including college games, professional events, overseas leagues, the Olympic games and World Cup competitions. However, due to the current Coronavirus closures of casinos in the state, it will be months before sports fans can actually place any bets on games. Additionally, the tribes have to negotiate regulatory agreements with the state, and obviously the sports leagues have to start…

Legislation to allow voters to decide on sports betting in Maryland now sits on the desk of Governor Larry Hogan. The state’s General Assembly sent that legislation to the Governor for his consideration. If voters approve it during the November election, state lawmakers would then determine licensing procedures. The House of Delegates voted 129-3 late Tuesday without debate to approve the amended for sports betting in Maryland, as lawmakers worked through scores of bills ahead of a self-imposed deadline to adjourn early this session due to the coronavirus outbreak. Del. Nick Mosby of Baltimore maneuvered for a bill that does…

Fans of the Professional Golf Association and sports betting rejoice! The Golfbet app will soon be available, powered by the Action Network! Norb Gambuzza, the PGA Tour’s Senior VP of media and gaming added that this partnership allows fans to access much deeper information than they would normally have access to while placing their bets. He added that golf was a perfect sport for in-play betting, which is a relatively new market in the US, and so GolfBet can help customers become more familiar with the format. Golfbet will be available on the network’s website and app, and will include…