Jay Sarno, the visionary of themed casino resorts; Jackie Gaughan, the mastermind of coupons and slot promotions; Kirk Kerkorian, the visionary behind mega resorts; Si Redd, who recognized the power of video poker and slot machines; Howard Hughes, the reclusive…
Several major gaming companies such as MGM have welcomed the expansion of legal sports betting in other U.S. states where they have properties, but a piece of legislation introduced in Indiana on Monday probably has produced more tremors than smiles….
Participants in the Westgate Las Vegas SuperContest enjoyed one of their best overall performances to date in Week 11, scoring 2.88 points apiece as 66% of contestants notched 3 points or better and over 30% scored recorded a 4-1 record…
NBA Hall of Famer and business titan Magic Johnson sees a future where sports betting in the United States and the professional sports leagues coexist — and mutually benefit. A part owner of the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles…
As many sports betting enthusiasts know, you can bet on anything and for anything. In the world of eSports (electronic sports), that “for” includes “skin betting,” a form of wagering for virtual currency that just recently became legal and regulated…
After winning the 2015 Westgate NFL SuperContest and placing third in a field of 1,854 in 2016, earning more than $1 million in prize money, I’ve frequently been asked to define my handicapping formula for success. I have spent this…
The Las Vegas sports books barely eked out a win this past July with a total hold of $524,000 on a $218,333,333 handle. The Nevada Gaming Control Board released its monthly revenue report on Wednesday. The handle represents a slight $3 million dip from July…
As of Friday afternoon, the odds on a Floyd Mayweather victory over Conor McGregor are approximately -500, give or take, for their much-hyped bout at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday night. Some sharp money has poured…
SportsHandle has been enjoying a busy and exciting launch week (along with a lot of coffee), highlighted on Wednesday night by a chat with national columnist and host of “Reiter Than You” on CBS Sports Radio, Bill Reiter. SportsHandle editor-in-chief Brett Smiley talked…
By Brett Smiley If the current pace holds, the 2017 Westgate Las Vegas SuperContest winner will claim the first $1 million-plus prize in the history of the competition. Dubbed the “Ultimate Pro Football handicapping test,” the contest’s popularity has exploded…
May 14, 2018 The 1992 federal law banning sports betting outside of Nevada is…
May 14, 2018 Now that the Supreme Court has overturned the Professional and…
May 10, 2018 Nothing and a lot happened at a meeting at the…