How American sports betting is being disrupted by prediction markets
The 2024 U.S. election thrust prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket into the spotlight. With Trump’s win and shifting regulation, they’re now moving beyond politics, targeting sports betting—and confronting fierce resistance from regulators, states, and gaming tribes. Not much about the 2024 US presidential election was expected, least of all the withdrawal of incumbent Joe […]
Understanding US sports betting taxes: What you must report
Legal sports betting has exploded across the United States in recent years, with millions of Americans placing wagers on the NFL, NBA, MLB, and other sports. But while most bettors focus on the excitement of the games and the payouts, many overlook one important aspect: taxes. In the eyes of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), […]
The California Senate Approves a Bill to Prohibit Gambling
California’s war on sweepstakes casinos is coming to an end. Assemblymember Avelino Valencia’s A.B. 831 was approved by the California State Senate on Monday by a vote of 36-0. The law would make it illegal to run and provide sportsbooks and sweepstakes casinos. According to a Senate analysis, A.B. 831 would also unlawfully “permit any […]
How to bet on NBA load management games, when stars sit out
Load management has become one of the most important, and frustrating, factors in NBA betting. Over the past decade, teams have increasingly rested their star players during the regular season to keep them fresh for the playoffs. While it makes sense from a coaching perspective, for US bettors it creates unpredictable markets where lines can […]
How to build a personal betting database to track performance
Every serious bettor in the United States eventually learns one important truth: memory is unreliable. You might think you remember your biggest wins and painful losses, but without hard data, it’s almost impossible to know whether your betting strategy is actually working. Many recreational bettors rely on gut feel, but professionals track every wager, analyze […]
How travel schedules impact NHL betting odds
When most bettors look at NHL games, they focus on stats like goals scored, power-play percentage, or goaltender save rates. But one factor often overlooked is the travel schedule. The NHL is unique among major US sports because of its geography, frequency of games, and demanding travel conditions. Teams can go from playing in New […]
NFL schedule week 2, odds, where to watch, key matches, and players
The NFL’s schedule Week 2 is packed with betting angles, from a Thursday night NFC clash to a Sunday afternoon Super Bowl rematch. Kansas City hosts Philadelphia in the headline 4 p.m. EST game, as Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs look to bounce back from a Week 1 loss. The action kicks off Thursday when […]
Betting on MLB doubleheaders: What bettors should know
Major League Baseball’s long season is filled with quirks, and one of the most unique betting situations is the doubleheader—when two games are played between the same teams on the same day. These matchups happen when earlier games are postponed due to weather or scheduling conflicts, and while casual fans might see them as just […]
Arbitrage betting in the US: Is it possible across different sportsbooks?
Sports betting in the US has grown massively since the Supreme Court lifted the federal ban in 2018. With dozens of states now offering legal sportsbooks, American bettors are exploring every strategy to get an edge. One approach that often gets attention is arbitrage betting — sometimes called “arbing” — where a bettor covers all […]
Kawhi Leonard salary cap controversy explained: What bettors should know about Clippers odds and futures
The Los Angeles Clippers are under fire after a report claimed star forward Kawhi Leonard may have been part of a deal that skirted NBA salary cap rules. According to journalist Pablo Torre, bankruptcy filings tied Leonard’s company to payments from Aspiration, a now-defunct sustainability firm funded by Clippers owner Steve Ballmer. Court documents show […]
