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Illinois sportsbook operators hit with per-bet tax of 25-50 cents
Illinois sportsbooks are determining their next move after legislators passed a $55.2 billion budget on Saturday that included a bet fee of 25 to 50 cents per wager. The bill … Read more
Kyle Parker·
Bettors backing Oilers to thwart Panthers repeat
With the “dynasty” word being floated freely as the Florida Panthers prepare for their third consecutive Stanley Cup Finals appearance, the public has been backing the Edmonton Oilers to avoid … Read more
Kyle Parker·
Betting the NBA Finals: What Really Matters When the Stakes Are Highest
We’ve all been there—waiting for the Finals, bankroll ready, hoping to hit that one well-timed bet that makes the playoffs feel even sweeter. It’s the biggest stage in basketball, but … Read more
Kyle Parker·
2025 Charles Schwab Challenge: Preview, Prop Picks, Best Bets
The PGA Tour makes its fourth and final stop in Texas this year for the Charles Schwab Challenge, which tees off Thursday at iconic Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth. … Read more
Kyle Parker·
Public heavily backing Knicks-Thunder NBA Finals matchup
Western Conference Finals: Thunder vs. Timberwolves The Oklahoma City Thunder enter Game 1 as –330 favorites to topple Minnesota in their Western Conference showdown, drawing 62% of the money despite … Read more
Kyle Parker·
Scottie Scheffler installed as U.S. Open favorite
Scheffler Installed as U.S. Open Favorite Scottie Scheffler returns to Oakmont as the consensus pick to complete his career grand slam. The world No. 1, fresh off his first Wanamaker … Read more
Kyle Parker·
Jordan Spieth popular pick to complete career grand slam
Public Money & Liability Leaders Jordan Spieth opened at +4000 to win the PGA Championship but has since drifted to +6000, drawing 4.2% of bets and 3.8% of the money … Read more
Kyle Parker·
NFL Week 1 lines: Eagles, Chiefs open season as favorites
Thursday & Friday Spotlight Games Dallas at Philadelphia (Thu, 8:20 p.m. ET, NBC)• Spread: Eagles –6.5 • ML: Eagles –330, Cowboys +265 • Total: 46.5 Kansas City vs. L.A. Chargers in São … Read more
Kyle Parker·
Bryson DeChambeau popular early PGA Championship pick
Public Money Fuels DeChambeau’s Rise Bryson DeChambeau opened Quail Hollow at +1200 but saw his odds shorten to +950 by midday as 27 percent of the public’s betting dollars backed … Read more
Kyle Parker·
Next MLB Manager Fired Odds: Stumbling contenders among favorites
The Carousel Starts Spinning in Pittsburgh Pittsburgh wasted little time in 2025, cutting ties with Derek Shelton after a 12‑26 start. The sixth‑year skipper couldn’t overcome league‑worst pitching and an anemic … Read more
Kyle Parker·
Giannis Antetokounmpo Next Team Odds: Greek Freak Brooklyn bound?
Lillard’s Achilles Injury Casts a Long Shadow Damian Lillard’s ruptured left Achilles in Game 4 not only all but ends his season but also forces the Bucks to rethink their … Read more
Kyle Parker·
Shedeur Sanders’ odds of being Browns’ QB1 higher than Dillon Gabriel’s
Watson’s Absence Leaves Power Vacuum The Cleveland Browns are heading into the 2025 NFL season without Deshaun Watson, who is expected to miss the year following his second Achilles injury. … Read more
Kyle Parker·