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Won and done? Sportsbooks banning the smart money
Should bookmakers be allowed to refuse to take bets from customers? It's a growing debate in the legal U.S. sports betting market.
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How sports betting went mainstream
Not long ago an NBA ref admitted to betting on games and U.S. sports leagues were suing New Jersey. Now states are legalizing it. How did we get here?
NCAAF
Phil Steele's preseason CFB previews
Our all-encompassing landing page for all of Phil Steele's preseason college football material.
Future of sports betting
What it would take to get Congress to act on sports betting
Congress has been slow to regulate legalized sports betting. Here is one potential scenario that we imagined that could push D.C. to act.
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Browns
NFL
Can the Browns join this list of biggest turnarounds ever?
The Browns are sure to win more games than they did last season (it'd only take one win!). How many will they win? ESPN's Football Power Index should give us a clue.
NHL
Weekly Reader: Ranking long-shot MVP candidates for 2018-19
Taylor Hall wasn't even on the board before last season. Who could come out of nowhere this coming season? We pick eight long shots to watch.
I'll Take That Bet
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Cyborgs, yachts and VR: How technology will impact sports betting
Sportsbooks on yachts and an eNBA league? Here's a look at five ways technology will shape the U.S. sports betting landscape in the future.
NFL
NFL fans flood Meadowlands for sports betting
Jac Collinsworth is on the scene at the Meadowlands to see NFL fans place legal sports wagers during the New York Giants preseason opener.
NFL
Biggest NFL preseason betting storylines
Are wiseguys loving the Cleveland Browns again this season? Is Andrew Luck's shoulder healthy? Here are big NFL betting preseason storylines to watch.
Golf
Is it finally time to bet on Tiger Woods?
Whether you believe Tiger will win again or not, public backing has removed all value in betting on him. Doug Kezirian dives into why.
English Premier League
Best bets for the 2018-19 Premier League season
The Premier League returns this weekend. This is your guide for all the best wagers.
NBA win totals
Are the Lakers, Sixers overvalued in Vegas?
Kevin Pelton identifies the biggest value differences between his projections and the Westgate's opening-win totals.
Which NBA win totals are on the mark?
Doug Kezirian breaks down the over/under win totals set by the Westgate Las Vegas SportsBook of some of the NBA's best teams.
NFL preseason
NFL preseason has betting advantages, and the pros know it
Think it's crazy to bet the August preseason games? Think again. The pros know it's the best opportunity to cash in on football all year.
Behind The bets
Stanford Steve And The Bear Discuss Win Totals
Steve Coughlin and Chris Fallica offer their favorite over/under season win total picks for the 2018 College Football season.
Phil Steele
Early Week 1 college football value bets
It might be early August, but there's value to be had in Week 1 college football matchups.
Finding betting value in CFB conference title futures
Which schools are the best underdog bets to win their conference title in college football this season?
Looking at the biggest college football game line movement
Here's a look at the biggest line moves on marquee college football games since they opened in May at South Point sportsbook.
NHL
Weekly Reader: The NHL's approach to gambling
With the NBA partnering with a casino this week, what's the NHL's next move? Plus, the Elmira Enforcers' amazing logo, puck headlines and more.
NBA
What you need to know about the NBA's new gambling partnership
The NBA became the first American sports league to team up with a sportsbook operator on Tuesday. But what does the partnership with MGM mean?
MGM deal with NBA is a win for sports betting
Doug Kezirian is happy MGM got validation of a partnership with an organization as prominent as the NBA.
Transcript of Adam Silver's 'sports betting announcement'
Adam Silver announced a historic partnership with MGM on Tuesday, making it the 'official gaming partner' of the NBA and WNBA. Here's what he said.
Phil Steele
Best 2018 college football win total bets
Phil Steele dives into his top eight win total bets for the 2018 college football season, including the over on UNC's 5.5 number.
Six best early CFB title value bets
With college football season approaching, Phil Steele identifies six teams with good betting value to win the 2019 College Football Playoff.
2018 college football games of the year best bets
Phil Steele reviewed the games of the year and picked seven with some early betting value.
Dolphins
NFL
Dolphins heavily bet to go over win projection
Doug Kezirian explains why Miami is the team that experts are betting on to surpass its projected win total for the 2018 season.
NHL
NHL Century Club: Which teams will get to 100 points?
No team with 100 points has ever missed the playoffs. We break down the path for every club -- and the chances of actually getting there.
NFL
Ranking every NFL QB against the spread
Tom Brady isn't just winning. He's also covering. We looked at the best and worst quarterbacks against the spread over their careers.
NFL win totals drawing action and which to bet now
The Rams netting over 9.5 wins is getting a ton of action, but taking the under on Cleveland's 5.5 total might be the better move.
NBA
Vegas: 2018 Warriors would be favored over Jordan's Bulls
Four of six polled Vegas bookmakers have the 2018-19 Golden State Warriors as favorites against the 72-win 1995-96 Chicago Bulls.
NFL
Betting outlook for all 32 NFL teams
Rob Nelson looks at the odds for every NFL team and provides a contextual outlook for the upcoming season.
LeBron to the Lakers
The LeBron Effect: How The King will impact Vegas books
The Los Angeles Lakers have always gotten public backing at the sportsbooks. With LeBron James in the fold, they could see "25 percent more handle."
Handicapping LeBron in Los Angeles
Doug Kezirian breaks down the Lakers' championship odds in Vegas now that LeBron James has joined the team.
LeBron boosts Vegas odds of Lakers winning title
The Lakers, with the addition of LeBron James, are suddenly top-tier contenders to win next season's NBA championship, according to Las Vegas sportsbooks.
Poker
The WSOP legacy of the November Nine
Ten years ago this week, the World Series of Poker main event drastically changed its final table format with the implementation of the "November Nine". Those nine players reflect on their place in history and recall their memories of the experience.
NHL
Best Stanley Cup value bets
The heart of the NHL offseason can be the perfect time to find value in futures. Here are the three best Stanley Cup value bets right now.
Poker
The forgotten champion: Why Peter Eastgate left poker and the WSOP behind
Ten years after he won the 2008 World Series of Poker main event, Peter Eastgate has sold the bracelet (for charity) and settled into a quiet, comfortable life in Denmark. So how did he reach this point? It traces all the way back to the 2010 World Cup.
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Five years after winning the WSOP main event, Ryan Riess is locked in
It took a few years for Ryan Riess to get his game locked into where he wants it to be after his 2013 World Series of Poker main event win, but his results over the past year speak for themselves.
NFL
Bookmakers face new challenges in legal U.S. betting market
How will sports betting odds vary offshore and state-by-state? It's just one of several big unknowns in a new landscape of legal U.S. sports betting.
Sports betting in N.J.
N.J. governor places state's first sports bets
New Jersey governor Phil Murphy placed the first bets in the state at Monmouth Park Racetrack -- a $20 bet on Germany to win the World Cup and a $20 bet on the New Jersey Devils to win the Stanley Cup next season.
Where, how and what you can bet on in New Jersey
Sports betting will finally be legal in New Jersey on Thursday. Where can you bet, and on what sports? What about online? Here is an FAQ.
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Delaware casinos begin offering sports betting
Delaware ushered in a new era in gambling Tuesday, becoming the first state to offer sports betting since the Supreme Court's historic ruling last month. Gov. John Carney placed the first bet, wagering $10 on the Phillies to beat the Cubs.
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Delaware begins legalized sports gambling
Gov. Carney: Sports betting is 'enhancement of tourism'
Gov. John Carney is happy Delaware is the first state outside of Nevada to legalize gambling on sports.
NCAAF
FPI vs. Vegas: Is Lane Kiffin's squad overrated?
Can Florida Atlantic live up to last year's high standards? With games against Oklahoma and UCF early on, FPI is skeptical.
MLB
What does legalized sports gambling mean for baseball?
Three decades after Pete Rose's betting got him banned for life, MLB is entering a potentially lucrative, exhilarating and messy new frontier.
Poker
The life and legacy of Chris Moneymaker, 15 years after his WSOP title changed poker
Fifteen years after his unbelievable and unlikely 2003 World Series of Poker main event win, Chris Moneymaker looks back at his experiences over that stretch -- through highs and lows -- and explains how he came out the other side better for it.
Legalization
Sports betting legalization: How we got here
The path to legalization of sports betting was a long one. David Purdum looks back at the reign of PASPA and how it got struck down.
NCAAF
Spreads for college football Games of the Year
The South Point sportsbook released opening lines for its college football Games of the Year.
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Winners, losers of sports betting legalization
With every U.S. state now available to offer sports betting, professional sports owners are among the big winners. But what about Twitter, illegal bookmakers and the NCAA? We run through winners and losers.
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Full coverage of sports betting legalization
Here is ESPN Chalk's one-stop shop of all relevant content, following the Supreme Court's ruling in favor of New Jersey.
Supreme Court strikes down sports betting law
The Supreme Court released a landmark decision by striking down a federal law prohibiting sports gambling. The ruling gives individual states the go-ahead to allow betting on sports.
Legalization of sports gambling leads to more questions
Can I gamble legally on sports now?
The Supreme Court has overturned PASPA in its decision on the New Jersey gambling case. In which states can you now bet on sports? Can you bet online? Here is an FAQ on the most pressing post-decision questions.
NBA
FAQ: How will legal gambling change the NBA and the way we watch it?
The NBA has been on the leading edge of legalized sports betting. But what does the Supreme Court decision mean for the league and how will it affect the game?
NHL
Roundtable: How will legalized sports betting impact the NHL?
Our panel looks at the potential effects of the SCOTUS ruling on sports gambling in the world of hockey betting.
CHALK
With legal sports betting, how will NBA, MLB protect integrity of game?
Billions will be wagered at new legal sportsbooks across the United States. The NBA and MLB are angling to reap some of the profits.
Top Headlines
- Believeland? Vegas bettors flocking to Browns
- Spieth 2019 Masters favorite; Woods tied for 2nd
- Giants host 1st NFL game with legal mobile bets
- Want a bet with that? BW3 explores bookmaking
- Vegas sportsbook pegs Lakers as playoff team
- N.J. to join Nevada with mobile sports betting
- Mississippi casinos begin taking sports wagers
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Future of sports betting series
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Future of sports betting homepage
What will a legal, fully mature sports betting market look like in the U.S.? Where will fantasy sports fit in? Here is our seven-part series on the future of sports betting.
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Legalization of sports betting homepage
Where do we stand in the move toward the legalization of sports betting in the United States? Here is ESPN Chalk's one-stop shop of all relevant content, now that the Supreme Court has struck down PASPA.
Gambling Calendar
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Sports-betting calendar for 2018
Check out ESPN's full calendar of sports-betting highlights through the rest of 2018.
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PickCenter hub
All you need to know before making your picks. PickCenter's data comes from two main sources: TeamRankings and numberFire.
