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• And-Ones: Sports Betting, NBA Offseason, Injury Returns
While the NBA is in favor of federal regulations for sports betting, the league doesn’t unequivocally support the bill introduced last week in Congress, which is considered to have both positives and negatives, per David Purdum of ESPN. The Supporting Affordability and Fairness with Every Bet Act, also known as the “SAFE Bet Act,” would […]...2024
• Raptors’ Jontay Porter Under Investigation Regarding Betting Issues

Raptors two-way forward Jontay Porter is under investigation by the NBA following multiple instances of betting irregularities, ESPN’s David Purdum, Brian Windhorst and Adrian Wojnarowski report. At issue are prop bets involving Porter from games on Jan. 26 and March 20, according to the ESPN trio. In the Jan. 26 game against the Clippers, there […]...2024
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• Raptors’ Jontay Porter under investigation regarding betting issues

Raptors two-way forward Jontay Porter is under investigation by the NBA following multiple instances of betting irregularities, ESPN’s David Purdum, Brian Windhorst and Adrian Wojnarowski report....2024
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• A 13-minute error and the erosion of the bettor-bookie relationship

David Purdum explores how a mistake caught in DraftKings odds on NBA opening night led to a fierce battle between bookmakers and bettors....2024
• Notable bets: Long shot parlays highlight wildest wagers of 2023

David Purdum breaks down the some of the biggest and most notable bets of the past year, which saw more than $100 billion wagered at American sportsbooks....2024
• Notable bets: Dak Prescott goes from long shot to MVP favorite

David Purdum takes a look at the weekend in betting, including Dak Prescott's rise to consensus MVP favorite....2023
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• Colts CB Isaiah Rodgers Sr. Posts an Apology on Social Media Amidst NFL’s Gambling Investigation
Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images Rodgers Sr. took accountability for his actions, but that may not matter in the eyes of the NFL regarding gambling. Indianapolis Colts cornerback Isaiah Rodgers posted an apology on social media following the surprising news that he was the subject of an NFL investigation for possible violations of the league’s gambling policy: pic.twitter.com/735qA...2023
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• The Linc - Someone placed a million dollar bet on the Eagles to win the Super Bowl
Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 2/4/23. Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ... The first million-dollar bet for Super Bowl LVII has landed - PFTVia David Purdum of ESPN.com, the first reported seven-figure Super Bowl wager for next Sunday’s Eagles-Chiefs game has been made. Someone has bet $1 million on the Eagles straight up with BetMGM, ...2023
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• Notable Bets: Josh Allen injury causes dramatic line movement, puts sportsbooks in precarious position

David Purdum recaps the weekend in sports betting, including a closer look at the line movement on the Buffalo Bills thanks to Josh Allen's iffy status heading into the game....2022
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• Bettor put $500,000 on Broncos +4, before Baker Mayfield was ruled out
The Browns are favorites against the Broncos in tonight’s Thursday Night Football game, but the line has moved toward Denver, particularly after Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield was ruled out with a shoulder injury. Which makes one big bet particularly eye-opening. Caesars Sportsbook reported a $500,000 bet on the Broncos +4, according to David Purdum of [more]...2021
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• Betting Bullets: McGregor injury creates brief confusion for bettors following loss to Poirier

Dustin Poirier's win over Conor McGregor capped off a big night for favorites at UFC 264. David Purdum and Doug Kezirian look at that and more in the sports betting landscape....2021
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• The bizarre Brooklyn championship odds after Kyrie Irving’s injury
The Brooklyn Nets have some strange future betting odds after losing Kyrie Irving in an Eastern Conference semifinal series with the Milwaukee Bucks that is now all square. David Purdum of ESPN noted Caesars Sportsbook by William Hill currently has the Bucks as -150 favorites over the Nets with both Irving and James Harden likely […] The post The bizarre Brooklyn championship odds after Kyri...2021
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• Bet on the Celtics or Lakers to win NBA championship
The Golden State Warriors are back-to-back champions. And, winners of three of the last four NBA championships. But LeBron James’ move to the Los Angeles Lakers has bettors eyeing them to win it all this season. With Kyrie Irving and Gordon Heyward are returning from injuries, don’t count out the Boston Celtics, either. “It’s all Lakers and Celtics,” MGM sportsbook director Jeff Stoneback said via...2018
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"David Purdum explores how a mistake caught in DraftKings odds on NBA opening night led to a fierce battle between bookmakers and bettors."

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"David Purdum examines all the notable news, odds and bets surrounding the 2023 NFL Draft."

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"David Purdum examines the history of betting on the NFL Draft and the challenges the event poses for sportsbooks and bettors each year."

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"Caesars Sportsbook reported a $500,000 bet on the Broncos +4, according to David Purdum of [more]"

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"Citing a survey, David Purdum of ESPN noted that in one form or another, roughly $6 billion will be on the line on Super Bowl Sunday."

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"Following up on a trend we wrote about earlier this week, ESPN’s David Purdum reports four bettors have placed million-dollar bets on the Eagles to win."

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"ESPN’s David Purdum reports “more than 30 current and former players, including Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison and retired running back Marshawn Lynch” were participants in the event, titled “The Pro Football Arm Wrestling Championship."

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• Notable bets: Long shot parlays highlight wildest wagers of 2023
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• Colts CB Isaiah Rodgers Sr. Posts an Apology on Social Media Amidst NFL’s Gambling Investigation
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• Report: NFL is investigating a new wave of violations of gambling policy
As the NFL makes more and more money from legalized gambling, the NFL faces more and more problems from the involvement of players and others connected to the game in wagering on sports. David Purdum of ESPN.com reports that the NFL is currently investigating a new wave of potential violations of its gambling policy. This [more]...2023
• Notable bets: NFL draft 2023 betting odds and trends

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• Oddsmakers, bettors trying to gauge impact of new MLB rules

David Purdum examines how MLB's new rule changes will effect sportsbook and bettors' approach to wagering on baseball this season....2023
• Bradley Beal confronted by fan over gambling losses, and now police are involved
Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports This shows the dark side of sports gambling. The world of sports gambling continues to get larger. And the extreme effects and impacts of that when it comes to interactions with professional athletes are becoming more pronounced as well. Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal is currently being investigated by police in Orlando, Florida after an altercation with ...2023
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• The first million-dollar bet for Super Bowl LVII has landed
By Mike Florio It’s Super Bowl season. So it’s time for supersized bets to be made on the Super Bowl. Via David Purdum of ESPN.com, the first reported seven-figure Super Bowl wager for next Sunday’s Eagles-Chiefs game has been made. Someone has bet $1 million on the Eagles straight up with BetMGM, at -125 odds. […]...2023
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• The Linc - Someone placed a million dollar bet on the Eagles to win the Super Bowl
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• The first million-dollar bet for Super Bowl LVII has landed
It’s Super Bowl season. So it’s time for supersized bets to be made on the Super Bowl. Via David Purdum of ESPN.com, the first reported seven-figure Super Bowl wager for next Sunday’s Eagles-Chiefs game has been made. Someone has bet $1 million on the Eagles straight up with BetMGM, at -125 odds. The bet will [more]...2023
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• Betting big: Tracking Super Bowl LVII wagers

Hundreds of millions of dollars will be bet on Super Bowl LVII. David Purdum tracks the biggest bets to the wackiest wagers here....2023
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• Bradley Beal confronted by fan over gambling losses, and now police are involved
2023

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• The Linc - Someone placed a million dollar bet on the Eagles to win the Super Bowl
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• Post-game stat change costs daily fantasy contestant $1 million prize
Rob Huntze won $1 million in a DraftKings daily fantasy contest. Until he didn’t. As explained by David Purdum of ESPN.com, a change to the official statistics from Monday night’s Bears-Rams game robbed Huntze of the jackpot he believed he’d won. After the game ended, DraftKings’ official tabulation showed that Huntze had scored the most [more]...2020
• Survey: $6.8 billion could be wagered on Super Bowl LIV
The Super Bowl is not only the biggest spectacle in sports, it also marks perhaps the most important single day on the calendar for the sports gambling business. Case in point: As much as $6.8 billion could be wagered on Super Bowl LIV, according to the results of a survey by a Washington D.C.-based trade group. The American Gaming Association (AGA), which represents the interests of the casino in...2020
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• Bet of nearly $700,000 placed on 49ers, plus 2 points
The Chiefs have become, for some sports books, a two-point favorite to win the Super Bowl. One better has taken those two points and wagered on the 49ers, bigly. Via David Purdum of ESPN.com, a bettor has plunked down $684,000 on the 49ers, with the two points. It’s a staggering amount to wager, and it [more]...2020
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• Report: Super Bowl bets to total nearly $6 billion
Regardless of what happens on the field when the New England Patriots and Los Angeles Rams square off for Super Bowl LIII, a great deal of money will exchange hands. Citing a survey, David Purdum of ESPN noted that in one form or another, roughly $6 billion will be on the line on Super Bowl Sunday. “From friendly wagers to barroom pools to traditional betting with bookmakers — both legal and illeg...2019
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• Oladipo’s last-second 3 wreaks havoc in Vegas
Victor Oladipo’s last-second three-point shot didn’t matter for the Pacers. They would lose to the Cavaliers 105-101 regardless. But it did matter in Vegas. In fact, it would cause quite the swing.Johnny Avello of the Wynn in Las Vegas, according to ESPN’s Darren Rovell and David Purdum, says the following:It was probably a swing of $3 million to $5 million in Nevada.This type of thing is relative...2018
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• Eagles become first No. 1 seed to begin NFL playoffs as an underdog
Carson Wentz is helping the Philadelphia Eagles make history in the postseason, and the star quarterback isn’t even going to play a snap.The Eagles, who earned the No. 1 seed in the NFC after winning the NFC East division and finishing the regular season with a 13-3 record, opened as a 2.5-point underdog for Saturday’s divisional round game against the Atlanta Falcons. According to David Purdum of...2018
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• Public bets have made Raiders second-favorite to win Super Bowl
The Oakland Raiders have a better chance than any team not named the New England Patriots to win the Super Bowl this upcoming season, at least according to Las Vegas.David Purdum of ESPN.com reports that more bets have been placed on the Raiders to win the Super Bowl than any other team this offseason. As a result, Oakland’s odds of capturing the NFL title have moved to 6-1 from their opening line...2017
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• FanDuel, DraftKings Agree to Stop Operating Paid Contests in New York
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• Bengals, Packers upsets halt betting public's hot streak

David Purdum takes a look at the weekend in betting including how two primetime upsets halted the momentum of the public in Week 13....2023
• The Linc - Someone placed a million dollar bet on the Eagles to win the Super Bowl
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• Manning's INTs cost bettor shot at winning $150K in parlay
The New York Giants had multiple chances to beat the Washington Redskins on Sunday, but Eli Manning single-handedly blew two of them. If you’re a fan of the G-Men who is angry with Eli at the moment, just be thankful he didn’t cost you a legitimate chance at winning $150,000. According to ESPN’s David Purdum, that’s exactly what happened to one gutsy gambler who included the Giants in his $1,500, ...2016
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• Kevin Durant Gifts Christmas Day Sneakers to Young Fan Who Recently Beat Cancer
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• Kevin Durant Gifts Christmas Day Sneakers to Young Fan Who Recently Beat Cancer
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• Los Angeles Lakers Are Popular Bet in Las Vegas Despite Long Championship Odds
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• Super Bowl 2016 Odds: Colts, Seahawks Emerge as Early Favorites
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• Bettor Cashes In on Historical MLB Night, Wins $100,000 on $78 Parlay Bet
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• Bet of nearly $700,000 placed on 49ers, plus 2 points
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• Notable bets: NFL draft 2023 betting odds and trends
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• Chiefs installed as early favorites to win Super Bowl LV
The confetti is still in the air in Miami, and there are people anticipating the Chiefs to enjoy it again in Tampa next year. Via David Purdum of ESPN.com, the Chiefs have already been installed as next year’s favorite to win Super Bowl LV. The Chiefs were given 6-1 odds for next season, followed by the [more]...2020
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• How a field-goal bet led to $20 million sportsbook payout

FanDuel Sportsbook paid out $20 million dollars to bettors that took advantage of a unique prop bet on NFL field goals on Sunday, David Purdum breaks it all down....2023

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• The Linc - Someone placed a million dollar bet on the Eagles to win the Super Bowl
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• Post-game stat change costs daily fantasy contestant $1 million prize
2020
• NBA announces deal with sportsbooks
The NBA has announced an agreement to provide official data to licensed sportsbooks to help them set in-game betting odds, writes David Purdum of ESPN. The partnership, which is the first of its kind with a U.S. oddsmaker, will give Genius Sports and Sportradar nonexclusive rights to create betting data pertaining to the NBA and WNBA. Both companies have worked closely with the NBA in the past, Pu...2018
• Richard Sherman launches fantasy sports site
After seven seasons in Seattle, Richard Sherman finds himself in a new place. San Francisco. But playing football and getting revenge isn’t the only thing on Sherman’s mind. The All-Pro corner is entering into the fantasy sports business as well.“Daily Number is a game-changer,” Sherman said in a statement via ESPN’s David Purdum. “I’ve been pitched numerous DFS opportunities, but nothing has even...2018
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• DraftKings Reportedly Spent Millions of Dollars to Pay Out Guaranteed Prize Pool
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• DraftKings, FanDuel Investigations: Latest Details and Findings
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• A 13-minute error and the erosion of the bettor-bookie relationship
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• Colts CB Isaiah Rodgers Sr. Posts an Apology on Social Media Amidst NFL’s Gambling Investigation
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• Notable bets: NFL draft 2023 betting odds and trends
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• The first million-dollar bet for Super Bowl LVII has landed
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• The Linc - Someone placed a million dollar bet on the Eagles to win the Super Bowl
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• The first million-dollar bet for Super Bowl LVII has landed
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• Notable bets: How two hours of Bengals bets shifted AFC Championship Game line

David Purdum recaps all the betting action from this weekend's NFL playoffs including a lookahead to the line movement of the AFC Championship Game....2023
• Someone in West Virginia wagered $185,000 on the Eagles tonight
Here’s something that makes an otherwise bland Thursday night game a little more spicy. Via David Purdum of ESPN.com, someone in West Virginia has placed a $185,000 money-line wager through BetMGM on the 7-0 Eagles tonight, in Houston. At -750 odds, the wager would pay $24,666 if Philly wins. It’s fair to wonder whether the return [more]...2022
• Notable bets: Behind the Bills-Chiefs and Cowboys-Eagles opening lines

David Purdum looks at what's behind the the Bills-Chiefs and Cowboys-Eagles opening lines, and goes over other odds and ends from the weekend in NFL and college football betting....2022
• Notable bets: Kicker prop attracts wild betting interest

David Purdum looks at how a Daniel Carlson prop bet spelled trouble for sportsbooks and the other odds and ends in the NFL and college football betting weekend....2022
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