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Illinois Lawmakers Rethinking Sports Betting Bill to Allow Online Registration

Lawmakers in Illinois are thinking of coming up with legislation that would pave the way for the online registration of sportsbooks in the state. It comes just after Gov. J.B. Pritzker prohibited online registration last weekend, leaving the state’s operators with the less desirable in-person registration requirement.

Illinois is seen as one of the biggest potential markets for online sports betting in the nation, and prohibiting online registration, especially during the pandemic, raises significant concerns.

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Champions League Picks 2021

Though nearly every baseball pundit has the New York Yankees taking the division, the Jays or Rays are the most likely to play upset. New York still faces various question marks, most notably with their starting pitchers as Masahiro Tanaka is now back in Japan and Luis Severino’s rehabbing from Tommy John surgery.

This leaves just Gerrit Cole, Corey Kluber, Domingo German, Jameson Taillon, and Jordan Montgomery as the one-through-five to start the season. New York seems to be relying on either savvy veteran play from Kluber and Taillon or rapid youth development in Deivi Garcia and Clarke Schmidt, who await their chance in the big leagues.

MLB – Top Teams from Each Division

Though nearly every baseball pundit has the New York Yankees taking the division, the Jays or Rays are the most likely to play upset. New York still faces various question marks, most notably with their starting pitchers as Masahiro Tanaka is now back in Japan and Luis Severino’s rehabbing from Tommy John surgery.

This leaves just Gerrit Cole, Corey Kluber, Domingo German, Jameson Taillon, and Jordan Montgomery as the one-through-five to start the season. New York seems to be relying on either savvy veteran play from Kluber and Taillon or rapid youth development in Deivi Garcia and Clarke Schmidt, who await their chance in the big leagues.

New York Advances Mobile Sports Betting

Faced with severe deficits, Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State legislatures raced to meet a looming budget deadline. During which, they have come as close as they ever have to legalize mobile sports betting in the Knickerbocker state.

New York’s projected shortfall has also led to some compromise on legalizing marijuana. Now, with only hours remaining, stakeholders on all sides are attempting to jockey for position as the scope, scale, and details of several competing proposals come down to the wire.

March Madness 2021 Most Outstanding Player Odds

Anthony Davis, Kemba Walker, Stephen Curry, Derrick Rose, Carmelo Anthony…

Before all of these players became NBA superstars and household names, they showcased their talents in the NCAA March Madness tournament.

The Most Outstanding Player (MOP) is a massive award for young NCAA athletes as it can improve their draft stock and etch their names in the history books of college basketball forever.

Looking at this year’s tournament, we have seen various young stars emerge and give us inspiring performances.

However, with so many impressive players putting on stunning performances, it’s time to break down the players who carry the greatest odds to win the 2021 NCAA MOP.

March Madness Elite 8 Predictions

Between Oregon State’s glory run to the Elite 8, the Zags dominate display in the West region, or the Oral Roberts U. Cinderella story comes to a devastating end.
This past weekend of college basketball was filled with a variety of memorable moments, and now we look on to the teams remaining in the Elite 8 to finish off this magical 2021 season.

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Flutter Entertainment Responds to FanDuel Rumours

Speculation is now surrounding Flutter Entertainment. It faces market rumors about FanDuel, one of the Flutters’ crown jewels, which is also its vehicle for expansion into the U.S. legal online casino and sports betting markets. It appears that Flutter is now looking to take FanDuel public, where an IPO (Initial Public Offering) will allow more investors to become owners of one of the country’s iconic entertainment brands.