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Mattress Mack at It Again – And by It We Mean Losing
Everyone in the sports betting world has heard of Mattress Mack. Even if you are not in the sports betting world you may have heard of this guy. What started as a way to generate business at his furni... -
Betting Early Season College Basketball
There are some good reasons to bet when the college basketball season starts in November. However, there are a lot of reasons why gamblers might want to avoid betting on college basketball in the earl... -
How Often Does the Average Sports Bettor Actually Bet?
If you are anything like me, you bet every week, several times per week, for at least the first few months of the season. I will usually then take a few weeks off and go at it again. In the end I am t... -
Here is How Much Mattress Mack Bet on the Astros to Win it All
On Tuesday night, Jim McIngvale, better known as “Mattress Mack,” was feeling a bit dejected. His Houston Astros had just lost to the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 3 of the 2022 MLB World Series. ... -
The Statistics of Sports Betting 2022
Here is a look at the statistics of sports betting 2022. Key Points – The statistics of sports betting 2022 show that Americans believe gambling should be legal. – Bookies can learn a lot from the... -
How to Bet on Boxing and Beat Your Bookie
Whether it’s the speed and skills of the lightweights or the big-punching, knockout action of the heavyweights, boxing is one of the most popular sports in the world to bet on. With fights taking pl... -
Will the Massive Increase in Sports Betting Result in Fixed Games & Other Corruption?
In 1919, eight members of the Chicago White Sox conspired to throw the World Series. In return, the eight players, which included “Shoeless” Joe Jackson, were to receive money from a gambling oper... -
Do Sportsbooks Move Lines Based on Sharp Action?
Like any smart bettor, sportsbooks will often use any edge possible to maximize their profits. Almost anything is on the table so long as it isn’t illegal. So, will a sportsbook actually move li... -
Why Some Prefer Sports Betting to Other Games of Chance
Sports bettors are their own breed of person. If you are not a sports bettor, you will probably never know the thrill of turning in a bet which you have spent hours, maybe even days studying. And then... -
Which States Bet Most on Sports?
If you often wonder why you see so many commercials for sportsbooks while watching TV, it’s because the U.S. is in the midst of a sports betting boom. With the Supreme Court’s striking down of the...
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