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Buckeyes Lowest Seed to Ever Reach the Big Ten Semifinals

No. 13 seed Ohio St. reached the semifinals after beating the Spartans 68-58 on Friday March 10.  They were set to face off against Purdue, a team with just five losses on the season, Saturday.  The Buckeyes opened as a +6.5 dog.

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Huskies Favored to win the Big East Championship, Face Marquette Friday Night

While Connecticut now offers state regulated apps, other sites available to those in the state like Bovada and BetOnline typically offer more generous welcome bonus.  More importantly, you can bet on your beloved Huskies (18 and up).

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Oscars Betting Includes Slaps, Kisses, Rocks and Cursing

Oscars Betting Includes Slaps, Kisses, Rocks and Cursing

The 95th Academy Awards is set for Sunday night, and everyone is eager to see what kind of slap jokes host Jimmy Kimmel delivers.

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Southeast Missouri State Pays Out $50K Should They Win 2023 Championship

Southeast Missouri State Pays Out $50K Should They Win 2023 Championship

The bets are likely to come in fast and furious in and around the city of Cape Girardeau, MO this season.  That's because local favorites Southeast Missouri State have received an automatic bid into the 2023 NCAA Men's Tournament.  Betting is only available via one's mobile devices or laptop as the state does not regulate sports wagering.  18 and up welcome.

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Oscar Payout Odds 2023: Best Adapted, Original Screenplay

Oscar Payout Odds 2023: Best Adapted, Original Screenplay

"Women Talking" is the -250 favorite in the Best Adapted Screenplay category.  It's a film inspired by real-life events that occurred at the Manitoba Colony, a remote and isolated Mennonite community in Bolivia. 

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Payout Odds Best Actor 2023 Oscars: Brendan Fraser, Austin Butler

Payout Odds Best Actor 2023 Oscars: Brendan Fraser, Austin Butler

Fraser is practically Hollywood royalty at this point and his role in The Whale has resulted in plenty of accolades....but he's up against Elvis.

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Payout Odds Best Actress 2023 Oscars: Michelle Yeoh vs. Cate Blanchett

Payout Odds Best Actress 2023 Oscars:  Michelle Yeoh vs. Cate Blanchett

Michelle Yeoh appears to be gaining momentum over Cate Blanchett in recent days for the Best Actress nod at this year's Oscars.  BetUS now had Yeoh as the -160 favorite compared to Blanchett at -110.

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Oscar Locks 2023 - These Will Cost You Though

Oscar Locks 2023 - These Will Cost You Though

These are the big Academy Awards "locks" where the favorite is almost guaranteed to win.  The problem is, the risk versus reward is rather extreme.  For example, -1000 means that a $100 bet will pay out $10

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Odds to Win Best Costume Design – 2023 Oscars

Odds to Win Best Costume Design – 2023 Oscars

This year's Best Costume Design at the Oscars is among the more competitive when it comes to betting even though we do have a clear frontrunner in "Elvis".

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Thoughts About Records

Thoughts About Records

People will seemingly go to incredible lengths to discount the success of others. What it typically boils down to is how older people glorify their own eras. In the debate about records, there is always a different set of rules when it comes to breaking them.

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iGaming NEXT a Huge Hit in NYC This Week

iGaming NEXT a Huge Hit in NYC This Week

Gambling911.com is here in the Big Apple as one of the more prestigious gaming events of the year is taking place here, iGamingNEXT.  This is widely considered among the best B2B networking events. 

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WWE Betting in US Regulated Markets Would Benefit the Offshores Too

WWE Betting in US Regulated Markets Would Benefit the Offshores Too

Reports surfaced that the WWE has reached out to Ernst & Young to ensure "scripted" match results remain a secret.

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What Are the Payout Odds Best Supporting Actress 2023 Oscars? Angela Bassett, Kerry Condon, Jamie L. Curtis

What Are the Payout Odds Best Supporting Actress 2023 Oscars?

We here at Gambling911.com can't remember a more competitive Oscars for those betting on the awards show.  And the Best Supporting Actress category is among the most competitive in terms of the odds.

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Panthers Favored to Pick No. 1 in 2023 NFL Draft

Panthers Favored to Pick No. 1 in 2023 NFL Draft

The Carolina Panthers are expected to trade up for the No. 1 pick in April's NFL Draft, at least according to the oddsmakers' latest numbers.

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NFL Reinstates Jaguars WR Ridley After Gambling Suspension

NFL Reinstates Jaguars WR Ridley After Gambling Suspension

The league said Ridley, who had been suspended indefinitely since March 2022 for violating the NFL’s gambling policy, is eligible to participate in all team activities beginning immediately. He is expected to join the Jaguars for offseason workouts beginning April 17.

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Bet on Derrick Henry's Next Team

The NFL rumor mill is churning daily, especially during the lead-up to free agency and following the combine. Early reports are out that the Titans are shopping Derrick Henry, but they’ve since denied the rumor.

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Georgia Lawmakers Nix Legal Sports Betting

Georgia Lawmakers Nix Legal Sports Betting

The state Senate on Monday rejected a constitutional amendment that would have allowed voters to decide whether to legalize sports gambling.  The House never consider any legislation.

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Some Odds Swings Post CPAC as Trump Fandom Continues in GOP

Some Odds Swings Post CPAC as Trump Fandom Continues in GOP

All the rage at this year's Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) outside Washington, D.C. was everything Donald Trump.  The only problem being, this installment of CPAC resembled something akin to a Trekkie convention. 

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March Madness Stats & Facts + 2023’s Best Cities for College Basketball Fans

With March Madness just a week away, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its March Madness Stats & Facts infographic, as well as its report on 2023’s Best Cities for College Basketball Fans (with expert commentary), to help get hoops lovers psyched for this magical time of year.

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Ohtani Odds for 29 Teams, Contract and 15/40 Club

The two-way player who could establish records and shatter old ones in his career, is expected to fetch one of the largest contracts in MLB history in about 10 months.

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Saints Super Bowl Odds After Derek Carr Signing Move From 40-1 to 25-1

Saints Super Bowl Odds After Derek Carr Signing Move From 40-1 to 25-1

Derek Carr is reportedly heading to the Big Easy to join the New Orleans Saints.  The deal is said to be worth $150M over four years, including $100M in total guarantees.

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ACR New Tournament Schedule Offers Huge Improvements for Lower, Micro and Euro Players

It includes a 13% increase in total weekly guaranteed prize pools (now $10.6 Million).

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Comparing US Regulated Sports Betting to Offshore: The Pros and Cons Might Surprise You

Comparing US Regulated Sports Betting to Offshore

Nevada sportsbooks are running on outdated technology, as evidenced by Caesars going down during much of the Super Bowl in that state. And US regulated sportsbooks payment options are not all that's cracked up to be.

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Jones vs. Miocic Odds Continue to Lengthen

Jones vs. Miocic Odds Continue to Lengthen

After Jon Jones’ dominating performance Saturday night against Ciryl Gane, bettors are backing him in a big way in a potential bout against Stipe Miocic.

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Where Can I Watch, Bet the Usman vs. Edwards Fight UFC 286 From Baltimore

Where Can I Watch, Bet the Usman vs. Edwards Fight UFC 286 From Baltimore

Betting is available on the Winner, Method of Victory and Total Rounds for UFC 286: Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman from Baltimore via your mobile device.

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PointsBet CCO Reflects on Demise of Monkey Knife Fight Platform He Helped to Build

PointsBet CCO Reflects on Demise of Monkey Knife Fight Platform He Helped to Build

"I think I'll need some time to fully unpack my feelings but one thing will never change: my undying love (yes love) for all the MKF'ers I had the great fortune to work with and all the incredible partners we collaborated with along the way."

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NHL Trades Impact Team Futures Odds

NHL Trades Impact Team Futures Odds

The 2023 NHL trade deadline has come and gone.  While there weren't many players traded who would move the needle, in terms of Stanley Cup odds, there were a few.

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Utilizing Blockchain for Safer Gambling, OH Sports Director Fired for Promoting Betting Apps

In today's gambling and crypto roundup, CoinGeek's intrepid reporter Becky Liggero Fontana talks utilizing blockchain for safer gambling with Bitboss founder Matt Dickson.  Plus, an Ohio sports director has just been canned for using Twitter to promote DraftKings, FanDuel and other sports betting apps.

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Connor McDavid Odds for Season Goals and Points

Connor McDavid Odds for Season Goals and Points

Connor McDavid pulled off another miracle last night, scoring two goals in a victory over Toronto to become the fifth player in NHL history with five straight multi-goal games (Punch Broadbent, Joe Malone, Alexander Mogilny, Mario Lemieux).

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Georgia Senate Rejects Sports Betting

Sports gambling advocates in Georgia were dealt a setback Thursday when the state Senate rejected a bill that would have allowed sports betting, including on horse races.

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MGA-Licensed Casinos Gain Traction in Finnish Gambling Markets: What US Players Can Learn

Finland’s digital gambling scene is undergoing a transformation. Once dominated by a state monopoly, the market is increasingly embracing international platforms with proven regulatory credentials.

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Discover the live casino experience from home with live dealers. The best live casino platforms, Pinko live roulette games, and real-time table fun await you.

Pinco Casino Eliminates Currency Exchange Fees

For international players, one of the most overlooked challenges in online gaming is the hidden cost of currency conversion. Many casinos apply exchange margins or bank-level fees when users deposit or withdraw money in different currencies.