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The 2020 season was filled with many memorable storylines. Arguably, the most inspirational on-field story was the return of quarterback Alex Smith to the gridiron. Almost two years after a brutal leg injury that would require numerous surgeries and threaten his life, Smith returned to action as a backup QB for the Washington Football Team. His first game back was in October 2020 against the Rams and he successfully made it through the game without any setbacks. A few weeks later, Smith would start for the WFT almost two years to the day he suffered the gruesome leg injury. Smith’s…

Serious gamblers have at least a basic understand of probability. That’s the branch of math that measures how likely something is to happen or not. But the word “probability” also refers specifically to that likelihood. Odds are just one way of expressing that probability, but it’s a useful way to express an event’s probability. In this post, I explain how to calculate probability and/or odds. I also explain the difference between probability and odds. An Event’s Probability Is Always a Ratio No matter what event you’re looking at, it has a probability of occurring. That probability is just a ratio…

UFC light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz will defend his belt against no. 1 ranked contender Glover Teixeira at UFC 266 on September 4th. The news was revealed by no less than UFC President Dana White via ESPN on Wednesday. UFC 266 still has no location and no other fights for the event have been announced. This marks the second title defense for Blachowicz who fought middleweight champion Israel Adesanya in his first title defense. The top-ranked Teixeira wanted the title shot so badly that he agreed to be the backup fighter for that bout in case one of Blachowicz and…

The LG Twins were the big winners on Wednesday, as they piled up 13 runs in an 11-run demolition of the Kiwoom Heroes. LG bounced back following an 8-2 loss to Kiwoom on Tuesday, and the two teams are slated to play the finale of their midweek series on Thursday. The NC Dinos, Kia Tigers, Doosan Bears, and Hanwha Eagles were among the other winners on Wednesday. We’ve got another five-game slate on tap for Thursday, so let’s dive right in. Hanwha Eagles vs Samsung Lions Hanwha picked up a 6-2 win over Samsung on Wednesday to pull to 4-5…

If you’re of a certain age, the original Space Jam was a rite of passage. Space Jam was the perfect movie at the perfect time, as it capitalized on the immense popularity of Michael Jordan and Looney Tunes and mashed them together. If you weren’t a kid of the ’90s that saw Space Jam in theaters, you missed out. Fortunately, those that may have missed that opportunity will have another chance. This summer, LeBron James is set to star in Space Jam: A New Legacy. The sequel to the original classic will hit theaters and HBO Max on July 16.…

Oscar De La Hoya shocked the boxing world when he announced he is making a return to the sport. The 48-year-old has been quiet about who he might be competing against. This week, news broke that De La Hoya vs. Alvarez is being discussed as a possibility. Eddie Alvarez is widely considered to be one of the best lightweight fighters in MMA history. He’s never competed as a professional boxer, though. Now is a great time to talk about his possible move over to the boxing world. Let’s get into it! 2021 is the Year for Unusual Boxing Events The…

The San Francisco 49ers shook up the offseason when they made a big trade with the Miami Dolphins involving numerous draft picks for the 2021 NFL Draft. The 49ers gave up their #12 pick in this year’s draft along with a 1st and 3rd round pick next year and a 1st round pick in 2023 for the Miami Dolphins #3 pick in the upcoming draft. San Francisco gave up a lot of draft capital to move up nine spots in what many pundits feel is to select a quarterback. However, they already have Jimmy Garoppolo as their starting quarterback which…

 April 14, 2021 Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak has announced plans to reopen Las Vegas, and all other counties in the state, at 100% occupancy by June 1st! That includes an end to the mandatory social distancing as early as May 1st! Wearing masks is a bit different. The Governor added “I wish I could give all Nevadans an exact timeline as to when we can tuck away our masks – but public health officials made it clear that in order to reach our goal of reopening on June 1, we must make sure Nevadans stay masked.”. Additionally, the Governor also…

N evada Governor Steve Sisolak on Tuesday announced that he expects every county in the state to be able to fully reopen at 100% capacity by June 1. “This is tremendous news, but we are not done yet,” he said. “We will continue working around the clock to make sure we are reaching Nevadans where they are at,” said Governor. “We are aware that some counties may make the decision to move to 100% capacity as early as May 1 when they gain the authority — and others may not. Each county in Nevada is unique and 2 of 7…

T he PGA Tour and DraftKings announced that they will expand their current commercial partnership to offer DraftKings commerce admission for retail and mobile sports betting in Arizona, pending statutory consent. This is due to the subsequent Arizona Legislature´s passage of HB 2772, which would authorize fantasy sports and sports betting in the state pending action from Governor Doug Ducey. Both companies also announced, as part of this agreement, plans to run a premium retail sportsbook at TPC Scottsdale. “When DraftKings became the first Official Betting Operator of the PGA Tour last summer, a number of possibilities opened up to…

T exas lawmakers will hear House Bill 2070 Wednesday, which would let residents decide on legalizing sports betting in the state. Filed by Republican Rep. Dan Huberty of Harris County, HB 2070 lays the groundwork for regulating sports betting in Texas. If approved by the legislature, the issue would be put to voters on the November ballot. “It’s in the best interest for Texas to implement a strict regulatory policy about this. It’s already happening. People acknowledge it’s already happening. And so we want to make sure that it’s transparent, is trustworthy, that’s got integrity to it, and it will…

Subject to certain factors, organizers would announce a cancellation no later than June 1 G lobal Gaming Expo (G2E) organizers, the American Gaming Association (AGA) and Reed Exhibitions, issued an update on Monday regarding their ongoing planning efforts to convene the gaming industry safely this fall October 4–7 at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas. They said that as of March 15 in Nevada, if a gathering space or venue intends to host more than 250 individuals for an in-person event, it is permitted to have up to 50% of fire code capacity, so long as a Large Gathering Plan…

T he Alabama Senate approved legislation Tuesday night to allow voters to decide whether to have a state lottery, nine casinos and sports betting.  The main bill, a constitutional amendment by Republican Sen. Jim McClendon, passed by a vote of 23-9 and now heads to the House of Representatives. If approved by lawmakers in both chambers, the proposal would then go before voters on the ballot for the November 2022 general election. The approval came five weeks after the Senate rejected a similar plan. The new version includes new provisions such as putting the casino licenses up for bid, as…

Online casinos are becoming a more significant staple in the gambling world by the day. Each year, tens of thousands of gamblers begin to make their entrance into the community of online casinos. A growing number of these online casino gamblers are first-timers that have never stepped foot into a land-based casino. So, online casinos must be welcoming and easy to navigate. Whether you’re a complete casino newbie or a hardened casino veteran, it’s essential that you check some necessary boxes when choosing an online gambling spot. Below are nine must-have features for any online casino. 1 – The Enticing…

Some NFL gamblers prefer to bet on full NFL mock drafts. For mock draft gambling, it’s less about getting a targeted pick right and more about the overall percentage of picks you get right in a given round. Gamblers who successfully predict the highest number of picks will win the highest amount of cash. If you’re gambling with friends or a group, the prize could be in the format of winner takes all. Whether you wager your mock draft with friends or oddsmakers on draft day, be sure to conduct proper research to nail your mock draft before Thursday evening.…

Nationals at Cardinals Pick: Washington Nationals (+103) The Washington Nationals and St. Louis Cardinals may not be among the frontrunners to represent the National League in the World Series this fall, but both should be playoff contenders. The Nationals are primed for a bounce-back after their injury-plagued 2020 season, while the Cardinals added a superstar in Nolan Arenado via an offseason trade with the Rockies. Odds Washington Nationals St. Louis Cardinals Moneyline Odds +103 -113 Runline Odds +1.5 (-200) -1.5 (+170) Over/Under Odds Over 7 (-120) Under 7 (-120) Washington snapped a five-game losing skid with a 5-2 victory over…