Month: March 2023
The Double Down: If The ‘Shoe Fits
The reels are always spinning in the gambling industry, and “The Double Down” is here every Friday to catch you up on all of the…
Political Betting Odds Shrug In Wake Of Trump Criminal Indictment
CNN’s report that a Manhattan grand jury has formally indicted former President Donald Trump asserted that the vote to indict “is sure to send shockwaves…
Fading The Cubs And White Sox
It is not much fun being a Chicago sports fan these days. The Bulls are barely hanging on in the Eastern Conference play-in race, the…
California Bill Would Allow Some Card Rooms To Add Tables
A California Assembly bill that would allow some existing card rooms to increase their number of gaming tables passed the full Assembly late last week…
Our Staff’s Favorite 2023 MLB Futures Bets
Baseball is the ideal U.S. sport for microbetting and in-play wagering, as its relatively slow pace makes it perfect for people looking for action on…
Ask A Bookmaker With Jay Kornegay: Maddest March Ever!
Welcome to US Bets’ recurring “Ask a Bookmaker” column, which answers many of the common (and uncommon!) questions gamblers and enthusiasts have about how sportsbooks operate in the…
Nevada Sports Wagering Handle Slips Again In February
The Nevada Gaming Control Board reported on Tuesday sports wagering handle totaling $659.4 million for February, showing both a month-over-month and year-over-year decline. The amount of…
Sports Gambling Podcast Review: The MLB Gambling Podcast
Which is expanding more rapidly: sports betting access or podcast listening options? They are both areas of exponential growth — and, as you might expect, the intersections are on…
Maryland iCasino Legalization Efforts Thwarted In 2023
The Maryland Legislature will not approve a bill this legislative session that could have legalized iCasino in the state, bill sponsor Sen. Ron Watson told…
Indictment Watch, Election Odds Watch
The reels are always spinning in the gambling industry, and “The Double Down” is here every Friday to catch you up on all of the…