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The Dallas Mavericks versus the Phoenix Suns is a game to catch on a Wednesday NBA slate that features a lot of thrilling contests.

Before todays NBA action, heres an in-depth dive into the odds.

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The Magic meet the Pistons at 7:00 PM ET on Wednesday at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan.

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The Wizards play the Pacers at 7:00 PM ET on Wednesday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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The Knicks match up with the Grizzlies at 7:30 PM ET on Wednesday at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee.

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The Cavaliers play the Raptors at 7:30 PM ET on Wednesday at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario.

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The Rockets will match up with the Hawks at 7:30 PM ET on Wednesday at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.

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The Bulls match up with the Heat at 7:30 PM ET on Wednesday at FTX Arena in Miami, Florida.

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The Pelicans will take the court against the Nets at 7:30 PM ET on Wednesday at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.

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The Thunder meet the Timberwolves at 8:00 PM ET on Wednesday at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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The Hornets will play the Spurs at 8:00 PM ET on Wednesday at AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas.

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The Nuggets will meet the Jazz at 9:00 PM ET on Wednesday at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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The Trail Blazers hit the court against the Kings at 10:00 PM ET on Wednesday at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California.

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Investors are bullish on the videotech space due to the advances made in the technology behind automated, high-quality live streaming, making it commercially viable at scale. So where is live video taking us and what does it mean in terms of betting?

Speaking at the recent SBC Summit in Barcelona, Daniel Shichman, the chief executive officer and co-founder of sports-highlights provider WSC Sports, made the case for why direct-to-consumer (DTC) was now a much more viable solution for more sports.

Any organization that has a relationship with fans, then you can monetize them, Shichman told the audience. You need them to be engaged and have them come back to you. Video is the most converting type of media.

Of course, one of the prime routes for DTC contact with fans is via online sports betting. And the potential for matching up a sportsbook operation with video is perhaps one of those areas that excite futurologists in the gaming space as much as any other.

Bookmakers have added video streams to their websites in certain jurisdictions, inviting consumers to stick around and watch a game after they make their bets and perhaps make a few more wagers while theyre there. It is an example of DTC video becoming more accessible to operators and more available to consumers, which is also piquing the interest of investors.

The subject of DTC video is dear to the heart of Mark Silver, managing director of sports performance at Sportradar AG and head of Sportradars Synergy Sports, the video technology provider that Sportradar bought in March 2021.

Silver notes that Synergy Sports is among a wave of companies working in the area of video technology in sports including Hudl, Genius Sports Second Spectrum, Trackman, GameChanger, and an Israeli startup called Pixellot, which recently raised $161 million in a new round of funding.

The reason investors are bullish on this area is because they are involved in sports, and there is a lot of interest there obviously, Silver said.

More than that, though, it is because of the advances being made in technology, from an infrastructure capability automation point of view, he added. The market has become democratized, in a way, and data and video streaming is a process that can be managed much further down the sporting pyramid than was ever the case before.

Again, the phrase worth thinking about here is DTC, or direct-to-consumer.

On the same SBC panel as Shichman was Shay Segev, current CEO at DAZN and formerly the boss at Entain PLC, which owns Ladbrokes and other gaming brands, in addition to a 50% stake in BetMGM.

However, in his current role, Segev pointed out that DTC sports coverage was now decoupled from consumers pay-TV bundles. And, in a keynote at SBC, Segev was keen to talk about DAZNs venture into betting.

DAZN Bet is not designed to be a competitor with the likes of bet365, Segev claimed. But it is there to provide a link for a consumer who watches sports on DAZN and then might wish to place a bet while on the site.

It is an instance of the sports, gambling, and media convergence that has been spoken about many times previously. Yet Silver argued that it is a prospect that is now coming into focus due to technological advances, with genuinely high-quality streams available for sports, albeit with some latency issues attached.

This will continue to become more democratized, more affordable, and more automated, Silver said. If you look at the technology ramp, each game is quicker than the last one. The combination of hardware and software advances, not needing a huge tech footprint in the field, it really is going to push towards greater automation to build new products.

These advances are about another subject that was hit upon during the panel session at SBC: fan engagement. Segev said that DAZN has realized that it cant be satisfied with just being a broadcaster that exists via subscription and advertising revenue.

You want to be the seller of the merch, the ticketing, he added. You dont want to just take advertising from StubHub, you want to be StubHub.

We want to develop a business which is to maximize our relationship with the customer, he said. If you are a broader business, then a customer that stays 12 months as a subscriber and doesn't bet is still a good customer.

A similar instinct exists at the level of the sports themselves. As Silver pointed out, many sports and leagues are just on the cusp of working out where they sit in the ecosystem.

They have a lot of new content and data being produced, he said. I think there is a lot of room and areas where we can improve and create new experiences that the fans might not even know about yet. You obviously have the rise of Web 3.0 and the metaverse and capturing NFT experiences.

In this context, the video is already being produced but there is a whole host of stuff that can now be layered on top.

You have the technologies such as tokens and NFTs and the metaverse and they need content to make this engaging, Silverargued. There is a lot of opportunity to innovate in the sports world. I think we fully expect the second-screen experience to develop further. I dont know anyone who doesn't have some other gadget their phone, their iPad in their hand when they are watching a game.

At the core of this will be the video content.

I think this is where the viewing experience is heading and it is another example for how the leagues can engage, Silver said. The content is coming. There are opportunities to build products but you need that and the technology to flow together.

As Segev concluded during a subsequent panel session at SBC, all content providers whether that is the sports or their broadcast partners are now aiming at the same consumer target.

We want to develop a business which is to maximize our relationship with the customer, he told the audience.

One aspect of this will, of course, be betting. But more than that, Segev and Silver are both talking about a manifesto for sport as much as their partners. There truly is all to play for.

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The Detroit Lions had a bye for NFL Week 6, but they will return to action with a Sunday trip to AT&T Stadium to take on the Dallas Cowboys. The Cowboys carry a 4-2 record, while the Lions are just 1-4, so Dan Campbell and company will try to pick up a win this week to jump-start their season.

The bad news for Detroit is that starting QB Dak Prescott is set to return for Dallas, so our experts made an early Lions vs. Cowboys prediction with odds provided by Caesars Sportsbook.

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The Dallas Cowboys welcome the Detroit Lions to town this weekend, and our experts early Lions vs. Cowboys prediction is for the game to finish with over 48 points. The Lions are 1-4 this season, but theyve averaged 28.0 points per game (third in NFL).

The bigger issue is their defense, which allows 34.0 PPG and 167.6 rushing yards per game (both last in the NFL). We dont anticipate that one week on bye will immediately fix Detroits defensive issues, and positive injury news for Dallas could be detrimental to the Lions chances Sunday.

Dallas QB Dak Prescott is determined to play Sunday according to Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones. The expectation is that Prescott will be ready to roll, which will be a big boost for the Cowboys offense. Dallas is currently averaging 18.3 PPG (23rd in NFL) and 182 passing yards per game (27th in NFL), but Prescott would immediately improve those numbers.

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The Lions havent held an opponent to fewer than 28 points this season, so we predict the Cowboys will contribute close to 30 points on their own. As good as the Cowboys defense has been this season, we dont think theyll completely slow down Detroit.

The Lions were shut out by the New England Patriots 29-0 before their bye week, and we think its highly unlikely theyll put up a dud again. Detroit dropped 35 points on Philadelphia (sixth in scoring defense) and 24 against the Minnesota Vikings (12th in scoring defense) prior to that Patriots loss.

The Cowboys should also light up Detroits defense, and we anticipate Sundays contest to be very high scoring. Therefore, our Lions vs. Cowboys prediction is for the game to finish with over 48 points, and you can fade or follow this prediction with first bet insurance worth up to $1,250 courtesy of Caesars Sportsbook.

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The Detroit Lions are +7 underdogs with -110 odds against the Dallas Cowboys, who are -7 favorites at an identical -110 price at Caesars Sportsbook. The game total (over/under) for the matchup is 48, and like the point spread, both sides carry -110 odds.

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The Lions and Cowboys dont often meet, but Dallas has dominated this matchup in recent years. The Cowboys are 17-12 against the Lions overall, but theyve won nine of the last 12 matchups, and we anticipate more of the same this weekend. Dallas pass rush is one of the best in the NFL, and LB Micah Parsons should cause issues for Detroits offensive line.

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A DraftKings Sportsbook bettor had a big day on Sunday after picking winners on a Sunday afternoon slate loaded with upsets. The bettor turned a $10 bet on an eight-leg moneyline parlay into $47,673.02.

Heres what was included in the wager:

This parlay was loaded with underdogs. The Steelers, Jets, Giants, Patriots, and Falcons were all getting points this past weekend. The Vikings, Bengals, and Colts were all laying points, but Minnesota was the biggest favorite at a field goal.

In spite of all the underdogs, two of the biggest sweats on the day were the Bengals against the Saints and the Colts against the Jaguars. Both required a score in the final two minutes to get them overtime.

The Colts trailed the Jaguars for much of the game on Sunday. Jacksonville took an early 7-0 lead and every time the Colts would seem to get something going, Jacksonvilles offense would respond. Indy finally secured a lead with 12:47 left in the fourth quarter. The Jaguars promptly responded with an 18 play drive that took 10:03 off the clock and capped it with a touchdown. With 2:44 remaining, it looked like it might hold.

*Lee Corse voice* Not so fast, my friend!

Matt Ryan started cooking and found emerging rookie Alec Pierce for this huge score under pressure with 17 seconds left.

Down in the Big Easy, the Bengals found themselves in a shootout with the Saints, a week removed from New Orleans wild win over the Seahawks. Much like Colts-Jaguars, the underdog Saints took an early lead, but it was one they held for almost the entire game.

Almost.

Those were huge gets for this parlay, but picking five of the six betting upsets on Sunday was quite impressive. And yet, the craziest part is most of the games were never too far in doubt. The Jets, Falcons, and Patriots, were never all that in doubt, and even the Bucs two-point was one they maintained relative control over most of the day.

The biggest work came from the Giants. Baltimore led most of the day and took a ten-point lead with 12:54 remaining in the fourth quarter. The Giants responded with a 12-play touchdown drive and then made a critical pick of Lamar Jackson to set up a Saquon Barkley touchdown run with 1:43 remaining. Lamar Jackson fumbled on the next drive and the Giants had their biggest statement win of the young season.

The NFL has a few really good teams and then is loaded with a lot of average teams. This bettor turned $10 bet into $47,673.02 betting on that fact.

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Thanks to Mother Nature, weve got a nice unexpected two-game MLB slate on Tuesday. It starts with a win-or-go-home Game 5 between the Guardians and Yankees and wraps up with Game 1 of the NLCS between the Phillies and Padres.

Lets break down some of my favorite MLB wagers to target on DraftKings Sportsbook.

The series between the Guardians and the Yankees will hopefully come to a conclusion on Tuesday. Its been drawn out as long as possible, going the full five games with two rainouts.

Mondays rainout has given both teams some additional options at pitcher. The Yankees are going to start Nestor Cortes, which is an excellent decision. Cortes was their best pitcher during the regular season, racking up a 2.44 ERA over 158 1/3 innings.

However, the Guardians did get to him a bit in his first playoff outing. He was able to limit the damage to just two runs over five innings, but he had a 6.31 FIP in that contest. Its hard to be overly concerned about just a five-inning sample, but the Guardians have shown the ability to put the ball in play all year. Cortes managed just three strikeouts in his first start, and anything can happen when batters make contact.

Aaron Civale will make the start for the Guardians, and thats the more questionable decision. The Guardians could use Shane Bieber on near-full rest, and maybe hell still be available out of the bullpen. Civale has allowed 10 earned runs in nine innings vs. the Yankees this season, but Terry Francona clearly has some confidence in him. Id imagine hes on a short leash, but the Yankees can do some damage while hes on the bump.

Additionally, home plate umpire Alan Porter has been one of the best umpires for offense this season. The over has gone 20-5 with Porter behind the dish, so there are plenty of reasons to back the over on Tuesday.

The Padres have had an extremely impressive start to the postseason, knocking off two 100-win teams in the Mets and Dodgers. Theyll now get home-field advantage for the NLCS against a Phillies squad that won just 87 games. If they can take care of business against the Dodgers, they can surely handle the Phillies, right?

Not so fast, my friends. Philly may not have been a juggernaut during the regular season, but they have all the ingredients of a great postseason squad. They have two star-caliber pitchers, including Tuesdays starter, Zack Wheeler. Hes pitched to a 2.92 ERA or better in all three years with the Phillies, and he owns a 2.19 ERA over his first two postseason starts. The Padres offense hasnt exactly been firing on all cylinders this season, so theyre going to struggle in this matchup.

Meanwhile, the Phillies' offense just dominated a very good Braves pitching staff. They scored at least seven runs in three of their first four games, and they have guys that can take you deep all throughout their lineup. They averaged the sixth-most homers per game during the regular season, and the ability to hit the long ball is vital during the playoffs. Its much harder to string together runs against good pitchers, so you need to be able to hit the ball over the wall.

Theyll have their hands full with Yu Darvish on Tuesday, but Ill take my chances with Wheeler and the Phillies.

If you think the Phillies can win Game 1, then they certainly have some value to win the series, as well. If the NL playoffs have shown us anything, its that home-field advantage is overrated. The Phillies and Padres went 4-0 as the lower-seeded teams, while the teams with home-field advantage were 0-4.

Both teams have their pitching staffs set up the way they want them, but I trust the Phillies' big two more than the Padres pitchers. Wheeler and Aaron Nola can start four of the seven games in this series, and Wheeler might also be available out of the bullpen if needed in Game 7. Thats a lot of firepower. Add in the fact that theyre the better offensive team, and I think theyll ultimately represent the National League in the World Series.

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What Are Sports Betting And Crypto? A Look At These Two Industries And How They Intertwine

Sports betting is something that comes in tandem with almost all other facets of sports and sporting events. It essentially entails one placing a bet on the outcome of a certain sports game or sports event, and if that outcome is reached, one gets the money they bet back, as well as a larger some from those who have lost the wager. This is the main framework behind sports betting, and it is extremely extensive, with different types of bets and wagers being featured within sports betting.

On a separate note, the world of crypto is also one that is extremely vast and extensive. Cryptocurrency essentially entails the use of a discreet, anonymous currency that only exists within the network and is traded through an online, internet-based ledger known as the blockchain. This type of payment has been making waves all over the financial market for the past decade and is still extremely popular ever since bitcoin opened its open-source doors in 2009.

In recent years, these two have intertwined themselves, and for good reason too. When a game of chance for profit is crossed with a new currency, then this may give way to a new, untapped market, and crypto sportsbooks are no exception. But are these sorts of sportsbooks all that theyve been hyped up to be? What are the advantages and the benefits or the drawbacks and disadvantages of these sorts of sportsbooks?

Within this particular article, I will be going over the good and the bad of all crypto sportsbooks, highlighting the advantages and disadvantages of utilizing cryptocurrency within ones sportsbook.

Whether were talking about American, European, or UK betting sites, its no secret that the advent of cryptocurrency has morphed the sports betting industry. In some aspects for the better, whilst in some aspects for a not so profitable result. Below are some of the biggest advantages brought on by cryptocurrency in regard to sports betting sites and sportsbooks.

When it comes to joining an online sportsbook, one would usually be greeted with some sort of bonus, such as a cashback bonus, or deposit bonus, which offers benefits such as giving one a percentage of their losses back or giving one an added percentage of money with which they can bet, on top of their initial deposit.

Some online sportsbooks actually put preference on cryptocurrency, and therefore offer certain bonuses for those who deposit their money through crypto. This is certainly something that one should take advantage of in regard to sports betting, as these benefits can make or break ones betting experience.

Cryptocurrency, in contrast to conventional and tangible forms of money, cannot be tracked; as a result, users may wager anonymously and without concern about being identified.

Bets can be placed on betting platforms in a way that conceals ones identity and provides little information. When placing bets on sporting events, the bettors right to confidentiality is of the utmost significance when using cryptocurrencies. However, this anonymity is not always beneficial, especially if one is dealing with the more shady online sportsbooks. One should only use crypto in sportsbooks that they are a hundred percent certain are legitimate.

As the Ink Spots once said: Into Each Life, Some Rain Must Fall, and this rings true for all areas of our lives, and when it comes to crypto-based sportsbooks, this is no exception, as even these have their disadvantages.

The following is a list of some of the most significant drawbacks that crypto-based sportsbooks have, and which may serve to hinder ones betting experience.

In spite of the widespread adoption and the relative simplicity with which it may be utilized, the usage of cryptocurrencies is subject to regulation in some nations and regions.

There are certain nations that do not permit the completion of financial transactions using cryptocurrency; in those nations, utilizing cryptocurrency to finance sports betting is against the law.

Despite their widespread popularity worldwide, the crypto market is still one that lacks regulations and laws, making it extremely unregulated, especially within the realm of sports betting and gambling.

The anonymity provided by cryptocurrency might be advantageous, but it can also be disastrous when it comes to match-fixing. During a match-fixing incident, it is quite tough to identify a dishonest crypto bettor and bring them to justice, all due to the inherent anonymity of cryptocurrency.

Therefore, what is the common agreement regarding the crypto that is being employed at sportsbooks? Is it a step into the future of finance and money in general, or is it a hazardous move owing to the fact that it offers a high level of anonymity and encryption?

The response to that question is that it is possible for it to belong to the first group, but this will only be the case if an individual chooses to make prudent use of them when betting with a reputable sportsbook.

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There is no shortage of excitement on Tuesdays NBA schedule, including the Philadelphia 76ers squaring off against the Boston Celtics.

Prior to Tuesdays NBA action, heres an in-depth look at the betting odds.

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The 76ers will square off against the Celtics at 7:30 PM ET on Tuesday at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts.

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The Lakers will meet the Warriors at 10:00 PM ET on Tuesday at Chase Center in San Francisco, California.

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The New York Yankees will take on the Houston Astros in the 2022 ALCS in the MLB postseason. This is the third time these two teams have faced each other in the ALCS in the past six seasons, the Astros making their sixth straight appearance. The Yankees defeated the Cleveland Guardians 3-2 in their ALDS. The Astros swept the Seattle Mariners in three games over the weekend. Lets take a look at who is favored to win the series on DraftKings Sportsbook.

NYY: +155HOU: -175

The Astros are favored and rightfully so. Houston has had time to get the rotation some rest having won the ALDS on Saturday. Justin Verlander will go in Game 1 against Jameson Taillon, so its hard to see the Astros falling behind early in the series. The Yankees also have a depleted bullpen that has had to pitch a lot of innings so far this postseason. New York could get DJ LeMahieu back in the lineup, which would be a big boost. Is it enough to help the Yanks get past the Astros? Well see. New York got some timely hitting and HRs against Cleveland, but overall hit poorly. Houston could have easily lost the ALDS to the Mariners, but Yordan Alvarez bailed the team out twice.

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The No. 3 seed Golden State Warriors (3-1) visit the FedExForum Wednesday to play the No. 2 seed Memphis Grizzlies (1-3) in Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals at 9:30 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we look at the Warriors vs. Grizzlies odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

Golden State rallied from a dismal first-half offensive performance to beat Memphis 101-98 in Mondays Game 4. The Warriors scored just 38 first-half points and finished 9 of 37 from behind the arc.

The Grizzlies struggled in the half-court without All-Star PG Ja Morant, who will most likely miss the rest of this series with a knee injury. Memphis guards Dillon BrooksandDesmond Banescored a combined 20 points on 29.6% shooting (8 of 27).

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Warriors 115, Grizzlies 103

PASSbecause the Warriors (-175) is a little too expensive for a close-out game on the road vs. a Grizzlies (+140) team thats shown it can play without their best player.

According to VegasInsider.com, roughly 90% of the action is on Golden States ML and its typically not profitable to follow such lopsided markets in sports betting.

But I dont like Memphiss chances of extending this series because the Warriors are outperforming the Grizzlies in 3 of the 4 factors and Morant put Memphis on his back in the first 3 games of this series.

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LEAN WARRIORS -4.5 (-105) only because we are getting to the party a little late since Golden State opened as 3.5-point favorites (per VegasInsider.com), but have been steamed up to the current number by the market.

However, the Warriors couldnt have played any worse in Game 4 and the Grizzlies +4.5 (-120) could only muster 98 points. Steph Curry,Klay Thompson andJordan Poole all shot terribly in Game 4 and that wont happen again.

Also, Golden State is outrebounding Memphis and the Grizzlies were the top rebounding team during the NBAs regular season. The Warriors shooters will start cashing in on the extra possessions gained through rebounding.

Most importantly, Memphis is scoring 13.7 fewer points per 100 possessions in non-garbage time this postseason with Morant off the floor (according to CleaningTheGlass.com) and he was the best player on the floor through the first 3 games of this series.

LEAN WARRIORS -4.5 (-105) since we are getting the worst of the number.

PASSsince my prediction aligns too closely with the markets projected score.

If anything, I lean to the Under 218.5 (-110) because the Under has cashed in 10 of the last 14 Warriors-Grizzlies meetings and Memphiss offense is greatly diminished with Morant out of the lineup.

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By: Evan Rothman May 11, 2022

A rendering of the forthcoming DraftKings sportsbook at TPC Scottsdale.

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Has wagering on golf taken off in the four years since a Supreme Court decision helped bring about legalized sports betting in many U.S. states? You bet your Nassau it has.

The amount of money wagered with PGA Tour official betting operators aka the handle rose almost 50 percent from 2020 to 21, and total bets increased almost 40 percent. Further growth is pretty much a given; among the more interesting questions is what kind of golf betting the future might bring, and what role it will play in the Tours business more generally. To find out, we spoke to Scott Warfield, the Tours vice president of gaming.

GOLF: The PGA Tour is bullish on in-play betting wagers made during an event, not before. Why?

Scott Warfield: Whos going to shoot the lowest round? This player versus that player. You get your bet in Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday; you come back on Sunday to see if you won. Its very stale, very stagnant.

Where were moving is focusing more on the live. Theres three holes left, and a threesome is coming through. Whos going to have the low score on this hole? Jon Rahm has 250 yards to the pin from the fairway on a par-5. Here are the odds he can get it inside 20 feet, 10 feet, five feet.

In more mature markets, like Europe, where theyve had legalized sports betting for decades instead of years, in-play betting represents somewhere in the 70-80 percent range of all bets. Theyre less likely to bet on things like over-under, or a money line, or a spread. They bet more on the next tennis point, or whos going to have the next foul or score the next basketball point. Its much more microtransactions.

In the U.S., that in-play number is about 30 percent growing, but significantly smaller. Its been an illegal territory, and the easiest thing to bet on with a friend or a bookie or whatnot is that money line or spread or whos going to win the game. Over the next three, five, seven years, we see that in-game number continuing to increase to 50, 60, 70 percent. If the American bettor follows that trajectory, its my belief there are two sports that stand the best chance to capitalize baseball and golf.

GOLF: Why those two?

SW: Because of the amount of content and the pace of play, which is leisurely enough to work perfectly with in-play betting. With IMG Arena, our exclusive data provider in the space, were able to offer different opportunities around every hole, every player, every shot. Because of our investment in ShotLink data and, again, the pace of play, it sets itself up great for the growth of in-play betting here in the States.

GOLF: Explain the role of IMG Arena in in-play betting.

SW: You really cant do in-play betting in golf without the official league data. And if you want that data, i.e. ShotLink, thats where the IMG Arenas Golf Event Centre product comes in. Consider squatters people who come in and can watch an event and basically price and model different bet types without official league data. Its nearly impossible in golf, right? To know whether the shot is at 129, or is that 911? Unless you have the Golf Event Centre.

A ShotLink tablet in action on the PGA Tour.

GOLF: The Tour has five official betting operators. Whats their role, beyond just taking bets?

SW: FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM, PointsBet, Parx those operators are the mouthpiece to sports fans, to sports bettors. Having partnerships with these market leaders helps because since theyre in business with us, theyre helping promote our events.

On days when theres an NFL game on, youre still getting promotion of PGA Tour events. Or in the spring when the Tour is up against NBA playoff games, theyre still promoting the Tour and talking about it.

Were trying almost to create a market. Traditionally, this has just been try and predict the outright winner of a golf tournament. We want to get to a place where its much more in-play and live and microtransactions. Part of that evolution is educating sports fans that if you didnt bet on the outright winner by Thursday morning, its OK. That market remains open, and it moves throughout the event as players bogey or par or birdie. Its education and entertainment and thats where the operators play a disproportionately important role for us, because theyre doing a lot of that work.

GOLF: Whats the story with the upcoming sports book project at TPC Scottsdale?

SW: DraftKings is operating in the state of Arizona as our designee, and theyre building a retail sportsbook at TPC Scottsdale that will be one of the best sportsbooks in the world, a global destination for golf fans. Ive shown it to a few of my golf buddies. Kiawah, Pinehurst and Bandon Dunes will still be in the rotation for our annual golf trips but now youll have a chance to go to TPC Scottsdale, play 36 holes of golf, sit in a world-class DraftKings sportsbook and watch your favorite events. Itll be a big one for us in the fall of 23.

GOLF: Beyond the financial considerations, why is it so important?

SW: The WM Phoenix Open is our largest crowd, and its a very young crowd. The scene is a scene. Given the brand of that event, having a sportsbook there just adds to the allure of one of the years most popular tournaments.

On top of that, the other 51 weeks a year have us really excited. Again, youre going to be able to play a couple world-class courses and drive your cart over in between those two courses to an open-air sportsbook with fire pits. Its going to be a unique thing.

We get asked a lot if this is something well see a lot of, and the answers no. It has to be the right course, the right tournament, and the right brand fit. This checked all those boxes for us. I wont say there wont be another one, but this will be unique. I think for DraftKings it will be almost a West Coast headquarters. Thats how theyre thinking about the uniqueness of this facility.

GOLF: How would you sum up the PGA Tours relationship with sports betting where it is, where its heading?

SW: For us, this whole space for us is about engagement. The Supreme Court made a decision in 2018 that allowed the states to regulate sports betting, if they so choose. Weve been trying to operate within that framework, continue to maintain and ensure absolute integrity with our product, and leverage the opportunity to engage the core fans and grow our audience.

Yes, there will be commercial benefit to all the stakeholders in all the sports. But first and foremost, we look at it as a way in this fragmented media landscape to get a fan to watch an extra three holes each weekend or attend two more events every year, to get a 25-year-old whos never thought about PGA Tour golf and viewing it or attending it as something they should consider.

Theres not a lot of new ways into sports fandom. Social media, e-sports, sports betting, the metaverse. Those are all areas where we can engage that key 21- to 35-year-old fanbase and do it responsibly and appropriately. For us, its continuing to find those partners who do it the right way, and creatively and look at what this might look like 7-10 years from now, not necessarily what it looks like today.

A former executive editor ofGOLF Magazine, Rothman is now a remote contract freelancer. His primary role centers around custom publishing, which entails writing, editing and procuring client approval on travel advertorial sections. Since 2016, he has also written, pseudonymously, the popular Rules Guy monthly column, and often pens the recurring How It Works page. Rothmans freelance work for both GOLFandGOLF.com runs the gamut from equipment, instruction, travel and feature-writing, to editing major-championship previews and service packages.

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There will be a sportsbook in an NFL stadium for the start of the 2022 season. For anyone who knows the history of the NFL and sports betting, that's a dizzying step that nobody would have ever imagined just a few years ago.

The Arizona Cardinals announced a partnership with BetMGM and Gila River Hotels & Casinos for retail and online sports betting.

The most interesting part of the announcement was that BetMGM "plans to open retail sportsbooks at the three Arizona Gila River properties and at State Farm Stadium, home of the Cardinals."

The plan is for the sportsbook to open inside State Farm Stadium for the 2022 season. That's the first time an NFL team has announced plans for a sportsbook in the stadium.

"This is a tremendous opportunity to build upon our long-standing relationship with Gila River and launch a new one with BetMGM," Arizona Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill said in a release. "They are best-in-class partners whose excellence and expertise in this emerging space will provide a new and innovative way to engage and interact with our fans."

English soccer fans won't be shocked by this news, because they're accustomed to betting at the stadium, but it's a new step for the NFL. Before the U.S. Supreme Court allowed states to decide whether to legalize sports betting, the NFL fought betting at every turn. The NFL was slow to embrace betting even as many states adopted new laws to make it legal. Now the league has done a complete turn and is fully embracing it.

The latest step is a sportsbook at the Cardinals' stadium. It likely won't be the last NFL stadium to have one.

There are plans for a sportsbook at the Arizona Cardinals' stadium for the start of the 2022 season. (Photo by Kevin Abele/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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Online sports betting has become increasingly popular, giving the circumstances we are in. Movement and socializing are somewhat still limited, which is the reason people choose online sportsbooks. And in the situation, we have faced last year, the amount of free time has increased as well, which is why sports betting has become a choice of many.

Some do it because they have time, but some also bet because of pure passion for sports. Regardless of the reason, choosing a sportsbook has also become a tough task to handle.The time when local sportsbooks held a monopoly on the betting market is now a part of history.

The online betting industry is one of the fastest-growing industries and is therefore available to almost all people in the world. A large number of online sportsbooks accept players from different countries and offer them much better betting conditions than local ones.

The logical question that arises is whether online sportsbooks are really that good and how can one know if the services they provide are legal and according to their expectations? For this particular reason, it is smart to research each one that looks appealing, and the logical way to do it is to read reviews.

While it may sound like a lot of trouble, reading reviews has many benefits. And to prove our point, here is the list.

Leading online sportsbooks are companies whose services are consumed by tens of millions of players from around the world. So, they have more players than some countries have inhabitants.

In addition, they earn more per year than the GDP of many countries. All of the above allows online sportsbooks to have the best odds (e.g. 1.90-1.90). It is the result of a huge yearly turnover. Suitable odds are the primary reason one bets and are connected to potential winning income. Thus, it is the first thing one should learn about when choosing a sportsbook.

In these two first benefits, were talking about elementary stuff, the first stuff you should check in reviews. The process of depositing and withdrawing funds has to be clearly understood, including the bonus you receive as a new client.

Unfortunately, not all sportsbooks can provide you with clarity in this matter, and with some, you may face difficulties such as the process of withdrawing taking too long. If you find many complaints written in the reviews regarding this, its a clear signal that you should avoid the services of such sportsbook.

Sportsbooks also provide this very essential convenience for their registered users. Every online sportsbook has bonuses for newly registered users, as well as loyalty bonuses and regular promotions. New user bonuses are one of the strongest assets of online sportsbooks when trying to reach new customers.

Bonuses vary from one to another, but most come down to giving a 100% bonus in the amount of the first deposit. Of course, this kind of convenience is not infinite and is given under their own terms of use, so it is best to always read reviews about the terms of receiving and using these bonuses before you register and make a deposit for the first time.

You can find all kinds of sportsbooks online offering tempting bonuses if you register, but when you do eventually register, you get disappointed, because things are not as they seem. Its a frequent scam they use to lure people to register. It can also happen that you are not able to calculate your bonus, which is why some sportsbooks, like bet365 give the option of calculating your bonus. You canfind moreon how this is done when reading reviews.

What people visiting sportsbooks are generally used to have as a service, is the live stream of important sports events, plus the ability to place a wager on themWhile live betting interfaces in some can be not developed enough, or live broadcasts of the important games can have a snail speed, leading online sportsbooks have evolved so much that they are light years ahead. Such is the difference in the service.

Also, in addition to standard bets that can be paid live, the leading online sportsbook offers a huge number of special bets such as sliding limits for handicaps and the number of points in basketball, handball, and other sports. You would want to find the one that gives you the most opportunity to wage, as it will increase your gain possibility.

One useful thing review can also be used for, especially for people who havent done a lot of sports betting earlier, is the terminology. One cannot bet successfully if one does not understand the language of sports betting.

Even if theres some new term introduced in the betting slang, youll most likely find an explanation in the reviews.

What you can expect to conclude is that there is no perfect sportsbook. Leading websites of this type mostly cover all important areas, so experiences with them are always positive. However, the best also happens to have one or two areas without adequate representation.

For example, some are focused on certain sports and partially cover your interests. In that situation, it is most logical to register at another sportsbook and thus ensure that you place a bet on all sports that are in your sphere of interest.

It is the reason why most people use several sportsbooks, follow their offer regularly and react. Some are simply satisfied with using only one because their interest in sports is limited to only one kind, which is perfectly ok. In the end, the only thing that matters is what you want. Be clear about it and when you read the reviews, youll manage to find the perfect sportsbook for you.

And remember, it is very important to stick to reputable and reliable ones, whether you use one or more. Safety should be your priority at all times.

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CHICAGO -- The Commission on Chicago Landmarks unanimously voted Thursday to approve the Cubs' plans to build a two-story sportsbook adjacent to Wrigley Field.

The addition will take at least a year to build, sources told ESPN. It will be open to the public before, during and after games, and while fans will be able to enter Wrigley Field from inside the sportsbook, they won't be required to be attending the game to make bets inside.

"With this approval by the Chicago Landmarks Commission, we are excited to realize the potential envisioned by the State of Illinois to bring revenue, jobs and an exciting amenity to our fans," the Cubs said in a statement. "This sportsbook will play a huge role in helping to create economic impact through job creation, wages, investments and revenue for the City, State and County at a time when new sources of revenue are needed to fund infrastructure projects and education."

The sportsbook will be located outside the southeast corner of the stadium and will be open year-round.

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"While the game of baseball has largely been the same for the last 150 years, the fans have changed. The way they consume baseball is different through emerging technology and content platforms," the Cubs said in their statement. "Sports wagering is becoming a big part of that change and this sportsbook will allow us to connect fans to the game in new ways."

The Cubs entered a multiyear agreement with DraftKings in 2020 with plans for the two to open one of the first betting venues at a professional sports stadium.

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On Friday, the US Department of the Interior announced that it has reviewed the Seminole Tribe of Florida gaming compact and determined that the tribe has exclusive gaming rights, including sports betting rights.

However, the federal agency insisted that the approval only covers the areas consistent with the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA). Bryan Newland, the Principal Deputy Secretary of Indian Affairs, posted a letter acknowledging the Indian pursuit for gaming rights something that Florida and Seminole leaders claimed as a victory.

However, Newland noted that online gaming is authorized under IGRA but looked at instances where tribes sought to offer online gaming without a compact with the state. Newland further noted that Florida law permit gaming actions to only happen in tribal land where the servers are located.

Florida could launch sports betting in a couple of months. The tribal casinos and the three Seminoles casinos have promised the state at least $2.5 billion in revenue in the next five years if offered exclusive rights to sports betting.

However, DraftKings and FanDuel are pushing for a referendum that would reduce Seminoles exclusivity. Loss of exclusivity would translate to a reduction of revenue the state will receive from the tribes.

Commenting on the expanded gaming rights, Seminole Chairman Marcellus Osceola noted that the state would benefit not only from the sports betting and casino games but also from jobs and money that will be invested in the state.

Statewide sports betting and new casino games that will roll out this fall mean more jobs for Floridians and more money invested in this state.

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Seen in this visual representation, the casino is expected to take approximately a year to build. (Credit: Crain's Chicago Business)

CHICAGO Looking to take advantage of the ever-expanding market for sports betting, the Chicago Cubs franchise is planning to construct a two-story sportsbook that will be located right next to Wrigley Field. The Cubs received approval from the Commission on Chicago Landmarks this week to move forward with the construction plans.

The commission's vote was unanimous, and the project is expected to take approximately a year to complete, with the sportsbook set to be built near the southeast corner of the Friendly Confines. The Cubs partnered with sports betting company DraftKings in 2020, and the two entities announced plans to team up in constructing the sportsbook, which will be one of the first located at a professional sports venue in the United States.

The Cubs released a statement on the sportsbook plan, stating, "While the game of baseball has largely been the same for the last 150 years, the fans have changed. The way they consume baseball is different through emerging technology and content platforms. Sports wagering is becoming a big part of that change, and this sportsbook will allow us to connect fans to the game in new ways."

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The NASCAR Cup Series returns to Watkins Glen International for the Go Bowling at The Glen Sunday. The green flag is set to drop at approximately 3:05 p.m. ET. Below we analyze the 2021 Go Bowling at The Glen odds and lines, with NASCAR picks and predictions.

Hendrick Motorsports Chase Elliott won each of the past two runs at Watkins Glen in 2018 and 2019. Last seasons race was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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ELLIOTT (+185) is the chalk for Sundays race, as he has victories in each of the past two installments. He has four career Cup Series starts at the track, and he has never finished lower than 13th. He also has ticked off 141 laps led in his career with a 7.0 Average-Finish Position (AFP).

ERIK JONES (+10000) has never won at this track, but he has come very close. In three career Cup starts he has finished fourth, fifth and 10th, which is good for a 6.33 AFP, best among all active drivers with at least three starts at Watkins Glen.

Even though Chevrolet has been the dominant manufacturer in recent seasons, KYLE BUSCH (+750) cannot be overlooked. He has the two wins, six top-5 finishes and 12 top-10 showings in 15 Cup starts while leading all active drivers with 247 laps led. His 9.5 AFP is also best among all Cup drivers with at least five starts at the track.

If youre looking to invest in a big-time long-shot, look no further than DANIEL SUAREZ (+7000). He has been a quick learner at The Glen, registering finishes of third, fourth and 17th in his three Cup Series starts while leading 14 laps.

He has also started 14.7 on average, but improved to an 8.0 AFP. He might not be a great play for the outright win, but he is still a value play as a TOP 10 FINISHER (+330).

Veteran RYAN NEWMAN (+30000) is also worth a roll of the dice at the road course. His 18 Cup starts here are second-most among all active drivers behind Harvick (19). He has a runner-up finish, three top-10s and 11 top-20 showings while posting an 18.3 AFP.

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Football season is upon us, and that means its time to start previewing some NFL divisions from a DraftKings Sportsbook perspective. Below, Ill break down all the odds in the futures market for the four teams in the AFC West.

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Super Bowl Odds: +4500

AFC Conference Odds: +1600

AFC West Division Odds: +600

Regular Season Wins: 8.5

To Make the Playoffs: +110

Week 1 Spread: -1 (at NYG)

MVP: Drew Lock (+6500), Courtland Sutton (+15000)

OPOY: Courtland Sutton (+10000), Drew Lock (+25000)

DPOY: Von Miller (+3500)

DROY: Patrick Surtain (+1400)

OROY: Javonte Williams (+1800)

Aaron Rodgers is not coming to the Mile High city, so itll be the third-year quarterback Drew Lock or former Carolina Panthers signal-caller Teddy Bridgewater under center. Courtland Sutton is coming off a 2020 preseason injury that kept him out last season, and Jerry Jeudy enters his sophomore season, ready for a breakout. Tim Patrick has emerged as a viable target in this passing attack. Melvin Gordon and rookie Javonte Williams will lead the running backs this season, with Phillip Lindsay in Houston.

The Broncos offense is pouring over with talent, but it feels like their quarterback play could hold them back. Drew Lock had the fourth-worst QBR (out of 35 eligible QBs), and Bridgewater had the sixth-worst touchdown percentage (3.0) last season. The Broncos secondary should be one of the best in the NFL, with newcomers like Ronald Darby, Kyle Fuller and rookie Patrick Surtain II. They join Justin Simmons and Kareem Jackson and rank as the No. 1 unit in the NFL, according to analysts at PFF.com.

Super Bowl Odds: +10000

AFC Conference Odds: +4000

AFC West Division Odds: +2500

Regular Season Wins: 7

To Make the Playoffs: +350

Week 1 Spread: +4.5 (vs. BAL)

MVP: Derek Carr (+6500)

OPOY: Darren Waller (+6500), Josh Jacobs (+6500), Henry Ruggs III (+20000)

DPOY: Maxx Crosby (+8000), Johnathan Abram (+15000)

Last season, an 8-8 record could be viewed as a success for the Raider faithful after years of sub .500 seasons. Still, with the Los Angeles Chargers and Denver Broncos healthy and the reigning AFC Champion Kansas City Chiefs looking to avenge their Super Bowl loss, theyll need to be much better than last season, and get especially more production out of their young stars in the passing game. Henry Ruggs III didnt see more than five targets in a game last season, and Bryan Edwards dealt with injuries, only catching 11 balls in 12 games. Newcomers like Kenyan Drake and Solomon Thomas need to contribute right away, especially Thomas and this defense. Last season, the Raiders ranked third-worst in total defense and gave up the second-most rushing touchdowns. The Raiders also dismantled their all-star offensive line, one of the few bright spots on this team. With Kolton Miller and Richie Incognito as the veterans, the new OL additions need to gel during training camp to keep Carr upright, something they didnt do well last season. Darren Waller has back-to-back seasons with over 1,000-yards receiving, and last seasons 107-reception campaign led all tight ends in catches. Hell need to be a focal point of this offense if they want an opportunity to compete in this division.

Super Bowl Odds: +3000

AFC Conference Odds: +1600

AFC West Division Odds: +450

Regular Season Wins: 9.5

To Make the Playoffs: +105

Week 1 Spread: -1 (at WAS)

MVP: Justin Herbert (+1800)

OPOY: Justin Herbert (+2800), Austin Ekeler (+3500), Keenan Allen (+6500)

DPOY: Joey Bosa (+1000), Derwin James (+2000)

DROY: Asante Samuel Jr. (+3500)

The Chargers find themselves in a familiar preseason position, with arguably the most upside in this division and the entire AFC. Defensive end Melvin Ingram has left for Pittsburgh, but the Chargers get back Derwin James, whos been hampered by injuries since the start of 2019. Head coach Anthony Lynn has been replaced by Brandon Staley, who projects to bring what Lynn arguably didnt - creativity. While the coaching staff is inexperienced and young, veteran players like Austin Ekeler and Keenan Allen are poised to anchor this offense and the team. Their stud quarterback, Justin Herbert, won Offensive Rookie of the Year last season and got some help on the offensive line in the draft with Rashawn Slater, who should make an impact right away. Will this be another underwhelming performance from a talented Chargers team? Or will they exceed expectations under a new regime? Signs point to the latter if they can stay healthy, which has proven to be a big IF for the Bolts.

Super Bowl Odds: +500

AFC Conference Odds: +250

AFC West Division Odds: -250

Regular Season Wins: 12.5

To Make the Playoffs: -1000

Week 1 Spread: -6 (vs. CLE)

MVP: Patrick Mahomes (+500)

OPOY: Patrick Mahomes (+700), Travis Kelce (+1800), Tyreek Hill (+2200)

DPOY: Tyrann Mathieu (+3000)

DROY: Nick Bolton (+2000)

If you ask Chiefs fans about their Super Bowl LV loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last season, most will respond with one word: embarrassing. They became only the third team in Super Bowl history not to score a touchdown. Easily put, they got beat, especially on the offensive line. The Chiefs quickly grabbed free agent guards Joe Thuney and Kyle Long this offseason to protect Patrick Mahomes. They also brought in center Austin Blythe, formerly with the Los Angeles Rams, and tackle Orlando Brown Jr. We know the upside with KC; its a championship. Mahomes, Travis Kelce and Tyreek Hill are arguably the best at their respective positions. Still, our collective eyes should be on second-year running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire, who averaged a respectable 4.4 yards per tote as a rookie behind what we now know was a bad o-line. Expect him and this entire offense and team to bounce back to their former dominating selves in a division they should easily control this season.

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