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Nevada‘s sports betting handle set a new monthly record and eclipsed the $600 million mark for the first time in November. It was also the first time Nevada or any regulated stated had surpassed that mark for any month. The new record of $614.1 million is 2.9% higher than the previous record of $596.8 million set in March 2019. November also marked the second…

Happy Monday, everyone. The entire team at Legal Sports Report would like to extend their best wishes and happy holidays to all. Yes, even to those that want integrity fees. Nobody’s perfect. The second-to-last week in December is usually a quiet time for news. This year is clearly an exception, including Monday morning’s news about DraftKings going public. But let’s recap the biggest stories…

The Indiana Pacers head to Miami to take on the Heat in a top Eastern Conference showdown on Friday. Indiana is only 5 games behind the Milwaukee Bucks in the Central Division. Miami leads the Southeast with a 22-8 record. Which team gets the win on Friday? Check out the NBA odds, analysis and a free pick for Pacers vs Heat! Pacers vs Heat…

A New York Congressman has introduced legislation regarding sports betting, and Legal Sports Report obtained the text of the bill that has not been previously released. But the bill is not the kind of sweeping sports betting regulation that has garnered some chatter on Capitol Hill in recent years. Instead, it’s a more narrowly tailored bill aimed at clearing up potential issues with online…

Rhode Island has been slow to hit its stride with legal sports betting, despite its head start. The state which saw a $22.2 million handle in September has not seen that translate into significant revenue via the 51 percent tax that was imposed. While the small state may still eliminate potential hurdles to profit maximization by eliminating things like in-person registration for mobile, another…

The Boston Celtics and Toronto Raptors kick off the NBA Christmas Day festivities. The battle takes place at Scotiabank Arena. Both teams are at the top of the Atlantic Division standings. Will The Raptors protect their home court against their chief rivals? Or, will Boston beat the Raptors as a slight road favorite? Check out the NBA odds, analysis and a free pick for…

The Milwaukee Bucks travel East to battle the Philadelphia 76ers in a key Eastern Conference matchup on Dec. 25. The Bucks have the best record in the NBA. They’ve lost a single game in their last 20. Will Milwaukee beat Philadelphia in what right now is an even game? Or, will the 76ers prove that they can hang with Giannis Antetokounmpo and the top…

The L.A. Clippers battle the rival Lakers on Dec. 25 hoping to cut LAL’s lead in the Western Conference. The Clippers beat the Lakers on opening day. Will Kawhi and Paul George take it to LeBron and Anthony Davis again? Or, will the Lakers increase their lead over their rivals? Check out the NBA odds, a preview and a free pick for Clippers vs…

The biggest day of the NBA’s regular season is unquestionably Christmas Day. The league gets its best ratings then and always likes to showcase its biggest stars on national TV. Two NBA Betting games this Christmas clearly stand out from the rest and here’s a look at them. Check back for NBA odds. Top NBA Betting Picks of the Week – December 23rd Edition…

On Nov. 21, the Tennessee Lottery released its draft sports gambling rules and regulations. The release gave stakeholders and the public until Dec. 23 to issue public comment on the rules, and their impact on sports betting in the Volunteer State. That deadline has been pushed back to Jan. 6, Legal Sports Report has learned, to allow for more time for comments to come…