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Is it time to get excited about Florida sports betting? Probably not. Florida is known for many things: beaches, oranges, Florida Man, and more recently, getting people excited about the possibility of sports betting coming to the Sunshine State. Florida sports betting talk has been relatively quiet since the November election and the passage of Amendment 3. That will require voters to authorize new casino…

If the Philadelphia 76ers have any realistic hopes of winning their Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Toronto Raptors, they have to win Game 2 in Toronto on Monday night. However, the Raptors are solidly favored on the NBA betting lines to take a 2-0 lead. How to Bet 76ers vs Raptors 2019 NBA Playoffs Odds & Game 2 Info “Mindset is to…

Despite approving mobile RI sports betting this legislative session, the state does not plan to launch its app for months. A source close to the process tells Legal Sports Report that the goal for Rhode Island sports betting is a fourth-quarter start to mobile wagering. The later end of that timeline would endanger the start of football season in New England Patriots country. Rhode…

The need for remote online registration, a more tenable licensing fee and multiple skins were the topics discussed Thursday at an Illinois sports betting subcommittee hearing. This was the second informational hearing on sports betting held this year in the House Sales, Amusement & Other Taxes Subcommittee. The discussion featured representatives from the state department that handles problem gambling, local governments, industry advocates, Illinois…

The Oklahoma City Thunder are playing for their season late Tuesday night as they are down 3-1 in their Western Conference first-round series with the Portland Trail Blazers. Damian Lillard & Co. are home favorites on the NBA Betting Lines to close it out. Thunder vs Blazers 2019 NBA Playoffs Odds & Game 5 Analysis   An exciting Game 4 win on the road,…

The underdog Orlando Magic look to stave off elimination when they battle the Toronto Raptors at the Scotiabank Arena on Tuesday, April 23. After losing the first game, Toronto has won the last three games in the series, they can move on with a win over the Magic tonight. Check out NBA Playoffs betting odds, analysis, and a free pick for Magic-Raptors Game 5.…

SECAUCUS, NJ — New Jersey regulators said that the state saw more than $100 million wagered on the recently completed NCAA men's tournament. It's the first time that betting on March Madness took place at legal NJ sportsbooks. The tournament — aside from casual and widespread office and online pools — had only been legal to wager on in Nevada in the United States. The state's…

The NBA’s first round of the 2019 playoffs has frankly been boring. The only series that has a chance to go to a Game 7 is Nuggets–Spurs, with San Antonio a short home NBA Betting favorite on Thursday to indeed force a Game 7 back in Denver on Saturday. How to Bet Nuggets vs Spurs NBA Odds & Game Info   Simple Mathematics #NBAPlayoffs…

On Wednesday, April 24, the Houston Rockets take on the Utah Jazz in Game 5 of their first round series with a chance to close out their rivals. The Rockets are up 3-1 and look every bit the top contender in the West to the favored Golden State Warriors. Will Houston get it done? Or, will Utah manage to beat the Rockets? Let’s check…

Entering Thursday’s second legislative hearing of the year on Illinois sports betting, Rep. Bob Rita has yet to hear any reason why the state can’t fulfill the governor’s request for $200 million upfront in licensing fees. One surprise in last month’s hearing on IL sports betting was that none of the stakeholders spoke against the $10 million required per license. “We think it’s possible…