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Brazil President Signs Executive Order Prohibiting Online Betting

Brazil President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva recently signed an executive order banning online better in the country Online gaming has been legal in Brazil since 2023 Flutter Entertainment and Entain announce they will comply with ban A key international online gaming market has gone offline less than two years after its government launched the legal framework in the country. Brazil President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed an executive order to prohibit online betting operations in the country. Lula signed the executive order on Friday, Sept. 25, which will require Brazil Congressional approval or amendment to fully go into effect. Several gaming companies have already expressed their dismay over the order, but have announced they will comply. Flutter, Entain Comply With Order The executive order is currently in effect and a prohibition is in place, but Brazil’s Congress will have to approve or amend the order within...
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Week 4 NFL Picks Against the Spread – Best ATS Picks for All 16 Games

Did you blink? Week 4 of the NFL season is already here. The NFL playoff bracket picture is taking early shape as the betting board fills with actionable angles. Week 4 kicks off on Thursday, October 2, when the Pittsburgh Steelers (2-1) visit the – dare I say streaking? – Cleveland Browns (2-1), and concludes on Monday, October 6, with the Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints on MNF. A key Week k matchup features the Kansas City Chiefs (3-0) and Las Vegas Raiders (3-0) vying for early supremacy in the AFC West. Elsewhere, the undefeated Buffalo Bills, Minnesota Vikings, and San Francisco 49ers aim to protect their division leads. I have run all 16 Week 4 games through SBD’s A.I. prediction model in order to generate its top ATS pick for each game. The table below summarizes the Week 4 ATS picks. Under the table, I have set out the computer’s reasoning for each ATS pick. NFL Picks Against the Spread for Week 4 Matchup ATS Pi...

Eagles vs Bears Picks, Player Props and Betting Lines for MNF

The Eagles face the Bears in Chicago on Monday Night Football in Week 3 I’m rolling with the underdog Bears catching 4.5 points See the Eagles vs Bears picks, props and betting lines for MNF, below The undefeated Philadelphia Eagles (2-0 SU, 0-2 ATS, 2-0 O/U) travel to Soldier Field to face the Chicago Bears (1-1 SU, 1-1 ATS, 1-1 O/U) on Monday Night Football, with kickoff set for 8:15 PM ET on ABC/ESPN. Philadelphia owns a two-game winning streak and controls the top spot in the NFC East. Down to third-string QB Case Keenum, Chicago seeks a bounce back performance after a Week 2 loss to Minnesota. The road favorites bring high-end offensive talent, including quarterback Jalen Hurts and receiver DeVonta Smith, to challenge a young Chicago roster. However, the home underdogs aim to protect their turf and rely on defensive disruptors like Montez Sweat to stifle the visitors. Keep reading for my Eagles vs Bears picks, player props and betting lines for MNF, bel...

World Series Odds & Playoff Preview: Best & Worst Betting Value

LA Dodgers are +210 favorites as the 2026 MLB playoffs begin The 12-team field features three 95-win clubs and multiple Cinderella contenders Milwaukee Brewers and San Diego Padres offer the best betting value entering October The 2026 MLB playoffs are here and the 12 remaining teams are preparing for what promises to be a thrilling October. From the three-peat-chasing LA Dodgers to a Cinderella Chicago White Sox squad that defied back-to-back-to-back 100-loss seasons, this postseason field is loaded with compelling storylines and betting opportunities. Below, I will break down every contender’s World Series odds , highlight the best (and worst) value on the board, and preview how the bracket shapes up heading into the Wild Card round. 2026 World Series Odds Entering Playoffs Team bet365 Odds BetMGM Odds LA Dodgers +210 +220 Milwaukee Brewers +550 +550 Tampa Bay Rays +800 +750 NY Yankees +800 +800 Cleveland Guardians +1000 +1100 Atlan...

Astros vs Athletics Predictions & Best Bets for Saturday

The Astros face the Athletics today in a pivotal game for Houston I’m backing the Astros in what should be a high-scoring affair See below for my Astros vs Athletics predictions and best bets for Saturday, below The Houston Astros (79-81) look to bounce back as they continue their series against the Oakland Athletics (64-96) tonight. After suffering a narrow 6-5 defeat—despite power displays from Christian Walker and Cam Smith—Houston aims to reassert itself as the road favorite in the MLB odds . The Athletics enter with fresh momentum, leaning on a massive six-run inning and error-free defense to secure last night’s upset victory. First pitch is scheduled for 9:40 PM ET at Sutter Health Park, with live television coverage on NBCS-CA and SCHN. Keep reading for my Astros vs Athletics predictions and best bets for Saturday, below. Astros vs Athletics Best Bets Astros Moneyline (61¢ / -156 at Kalshi ) Over 9.5 ...