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Missouri’s Untethered Sports Betting License Application Field All Set

The Missouri Gaming Commission can award two untethered online sports betting licenses Only two operators submitted applications for licensure Sports betting will launch in the state on Dec. 1, 2025 FanDuel and DraftKings will have no competition for the two available Missouri untethered online sports betting licenses. The deadline for the licenses has come and gone, with the two market leading operators submitting the only two applications. A spokesperson for the Missouri Gaming Commission confirmed with Sports Betting Dime  that DraftKings and FanDuel submitted the only two direct (untethered) online sports betting license applications. Missouri gaming regulators have received three sports betting licenses so far.  Missouri sports betting apps  will launch on Dec. 1, 2025. Valuable Sports Betting Licenses The deadline to submit applications for the two available untethered licenses was July 15. Under the approved sports betting regulations, the commission ca...

Trail Blazers vs Pelicans Picks, Predictions & Odds (July 15 Summer League)

The Pelicans are 3.5-point favorites over the Trail Blazers in Tuesday’s Summer League matchup at 7:00 PM PT Yang Hansen and Derik Queen headline a battle of young centers with Nikola Jokić-like potential See below for my Trail Blazers vs Pelicans picks and predictions, plus the updated odds for Tuesday’s Summer League clash The “Chinese Jokić” meets another center drawing comparisons to the three-time MVP. Yang Hansen has dazzled through two Summer League games with his otherworldly passing, while Derik Queen has posted back-to-back double-doubles for New Orleans. Both teams sit at different ends of the Summer League spectrum. Portland demolished Golden State 106-73 before falling to Memphis, while the Pelicans have dropped narrow decisions despite Queen’s dominance. Trail Blazers vs Pelicans Picks Trail Blazers +3.5 ( -110 at BetMGM ) Trail Blazers ML ( +130 at BetMGM ) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK Offer T&Cs Get Up To $1,500 Paid Back in Bonus Bets 21+ only. Plea...

California Senate Committee Unanimously Approves Sweepstakes Banning Bill

Members of the California Senate Public Safety Committee have moved a sweepstakes banning bill forward The committee approved the bill by a 6-0 vote AB 831 is a bill to officially ban sweepstakes contests in the Golden State A bill to ban dual-currency sweepstakes contests in California has been moved forward by another Senate committee in the span of one week. The California Senate Public Safety Committee approved AB 831 , a bill to ban dual-currency sweepstakes games in California. The Senate Committee voted 6-0 in favor of the bill. This comes one week after the Senate Governmental Organization also approved the legislation by a unanimous vote. Assemblymember  Avelino Valencia’s  (D-68) bill prohibits dual-currency sweepstakes contests resembling casino and sports betting games in the state. It now heads to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Bill Making Progress Valencia’s bill, originally dealing with tribal state gaming compacts, was  overhauled in ...

Watch Our British Open Picks for 2025

SBD’s Zach Reger is joined by Michael “Hound Dog” Harrison to preview the British Open and give their best golf betting picks for the fourth major. Open Championship Predictions at Royal Portrush In this video, Reger and Harrison discuss golf betting strategy for the Open Championship and go back and forth with their best bets. The last major of 2025 tees off on Thursday, July 17, and concludes on Sunday, July 20. Watch their Open Championship best bets to win the tournament, plus some Open Championship longshot picks, including a 200-1 bet. For more golf betting coverage, check out our additional Open Championship picks and track the latest Open Championship odds . BETMGM SPORTSBOOK Offer T&Cs Get Up To $1,500 Paid Back in Bonus Bets 21+ only. Please Gamble Responsibly. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (US); 1-800-327-5050 (MA); 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ); 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA); 1-800-981-0023 (PR). First Bet Offer for new customers only (if applicable). Subject ...

MLB All-Star Game Picks, Predictions & Odds

The American League and National League clash Tuesday night at Truist Park in Atlanta for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game The NL All-Stars are slight favorites despite the AL’s decade of dominance See the MLB All-Star Game prediction, odds, and starting pitchers for Tuesday’s Midsummer Classic Baseball’s brightest stars hit Atlanta on Tuesday, July 15th, for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game. The American League (10-1 in last 11 ASG) looks to continue its dominance over the National League (1-10 in last 11 ASG) at Truist Park. First pitch is set for 8:00 pm ET, and Vegas can’t separate these teams in the MLB All-Star Game odds. Both sides carry favorable odds, although the NL All-Stars have created separation as the oddsmakers’ pick. Let’s dive into our MLB All-Star prediction for Tuesday’s main event. MLB All-Star Game Picks & Predictions Under 7 Runs (+100 at MGM) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK Offer T&Cs Get Up To $1,500 Paid Back in Bonus Bets 21+ only. Please Gamble Resp...

DraftKings Promo Code: Claim Instant $150 Bonus for MLB All-Star Game

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Watch My Home Run Derby Picks (July 14)

In this video, SBD’s Zach Reger gives you his pick to win the MLB Home Run Derby, plus a longshot bet. MLB Picks for the Home Run Derby The MLB All-Star Break is upon us, and it starts with the Home Run Derby. Reger gives his picks, predictions, and best bets to win the 2025 Derby on July 14. Don’t miss out on his home run picks for the derby! There are plenty of Home Run Derby promotions that sportsbooks are offering. Reger details his favorite one of the night at DraftKings Sportsbook, where all users, new and existing, can opt in and claim a 50% profit boost to use on any player to win the Home Run Derby. Reger’s pick to win the derby was +450, but after the boost, his odds moved to +675. DRAFTKINGS SPORTSBOOK Bet $5 & Get $150 in Bonus Bets Instantly! LOCK IN PROMO SIGNUP PROMO BET $5 GET $150 GET PROMO The post Watch My Home Run Derby Picks (July 14) appeared first on Sports Betting Dime . from Sports Betting Dime https://ift.tt/nhJQPB1 via IFTT...

Home Run Derby Odds, Picks, Matchups & Schedule

The 2025 All-Star Break starts with the Home Run Derby on Monday, July 14 Cal Raleigh, who leads the MLB with 38 home runs, is the betting favorite to win See below for the latest Home Run Derby odds, schedule, plus my Home Run Derby picks Get ready to see a lot of balls go back, back, back tonight, as the 2025 MLB Home Run Derby takes place Monday night at 8 pm ET at Truist Park in Atlanta. Seven of the eight participants in this year’s derby will be making their debut. Only Matt Olson has been in a Home Run Derby before. He lost in the first round back in 2021. Keep reading to see the latest odds, format, and my picks to win the 2025 Home Run Derby. Home Run Derby Odds Participant Team Odds Cal Raleigh SEA +295 Oneil Cruz PIT +330 James Wood WSH +450 Matt Olson ATL +800 Brent Rooker ATH +850 Byron Buxton MIN +950 Jazz Chisolm Jr. NYY +1100 Junior Caminero TB +1200 Odds as of 10:55 am ET at DraftKings Sportsbook. Cal Ral...

The Open Championship Picks, Predictions & Odds

The 153rd Open Championship tees off Thursday, July 17th, from Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland Scottie Scheffler is the +450 favorite over 2014 champ Rory McIlroy See my 2025 British Open picks, best value bets, and the odds to win the tournament below The final men’s golf major of 2025 is upon us, and it’s headed back to Royal Portush Golf Club, site of the massively popular victory by Irishman Shane Lowry in 2019. It’s the British Open being contested as the last major of the year, following wins by Rory McIlroy (Masters), Scottie Scheffler (PGA Championship) and J.J. Spaun (U.S. Open). Xander Schauffele is the defending champion, which marked the third American in the last four years to take home the Claret Jug. This will just be the third time the Open Championship will be at this venue, following the 1951 and 2019 iterations. McIlroy had a tremendous chance to come in with a victory under his belt at the Genesis Scottish Open , but American Chris Gotterup surprised the f...

NASCAR Toyota Save Mart 350 Predictions, Expert Picks & Odds for Sonoma (July 13)

NASCAR Cup Series heads to Sonoma Raceway for the Toyota/Save Mart 350 Shane van Gisbergen took pole, but there are better value opportunities elsewhere Below, see my NASCAR Toyota/Save Mart 350 predictions, expert picks & betting odds for Sonoma NASCAR rolls into wine country this Sunday, July 13th, for the Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway. The green flag waves at 3:30 pm ET on TNT. Sonoma’s 1.99-mile layout features 12 turns through Northern California’s rolling hills. The fresh repave completely changed this track’s character, transforming it from a tire-eater to a speed contest. Shane van Gisbergen captured another pole, but his short odds have pushed the smart money toward other contenders. Let’s analyze the Toyota Save Mart 350 odds and provide our best Sonoma predictions. 2025 Toyota Save Mart 350 Odds Driver Win Top 5 Top 10 Shane van Gisbergen +125 -850 -5000 Kyle Larson +800 -170 -650 AJ Allmendinger +1000 +145 -250 Ty Gibbs ...