Did you know that soccer is the most wagered sport around the world?
Now, as the number of American states with legalized sports betting increases seemingly by the month (welcome Louisiana), soccer has become a massive money maker for bettors and books alike...
Anyone that listens to the show or reads my blogs can clearly tell I enjoy wagering. Over the last five or so years of doing Sports Talk I've made friends with many people in the gambling industry. Because of those relationships they send me odds whenever they are available mostly for the show but also in case I want to wager. Is betting on the 92nd Annual National Spelling Bee going too far?
The professional gambler and handicapper who only goes by 'Vegas Runner' stopped by Big Board Sports and brought a unique perspective on the NFL odds this weekend and what numbers the wise guys in Vegas like this Sunday.
Casino gambling is coming to upstate New York. Such was decided last year when a ballot issue legalizing the Vegas-style operations passed a state-wide vote. At this point, it's just a matter of where and when.
The Denver Broncos are piling on points the way people pile on pounds during the holiday party circuit. And that does not bode well for the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Last night, after the NBA games got done, I did what I do every night: turn on ESPN and go to sleep. To my pleasant of surprise, the World Series of Poker final table was being played out live. However, exhausted, I fell asleep without catching much of it and with only three players left in the tournament...