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The History of Sports Betting in My Hometown, Winning Is Just The Beginning, and $10 Billion Wagered in November
Brian DeFranco
February 10, 2023
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This Week at a Glance
• One Article
• One Podcast
• One Tweet
• One Prop Bet(s)
One Article
"Legal sports betting has come to Jimmy The Greek’s (and my) hometown"
This Athletic article by Jon Greenberg tells the sports betting story of his (and my) small hometown in Ohio. Jon and I both grew up in a small Ohio town called Steubenville. Jon explains the irony of how Steubenville was known for its illegal bookmaking operations and now, some legal options are coming to the small city. The article brings back a lot of memories of placing my first bets and how accepted gambling was growing up.
The full article can be found here.
One Podcast
"Be Better Bettors - Winning Is Just The Beginning"
Spanky's latest episode of the Be Better Bettors pod jumps into the challenges pro bettors face in the industry. From being limited, to being stiffed, to dealing with the underworld - he gives great insight on the not-so-glamorous side of sports betting.
One Tweet
@BFawkes22 provides the new sports betting handle record for a month.
Overall legal sports betting handle sets a new monthly record in November with over $10 BILLION wagered
— Ben Fawkes (@BFawkes22)
10:00 PM • Feb 2, 2023
One Prop Bet(s)
Here are some props for the Super Bowl. These move pretty quickly, so make sure you're shopping around for the best lines.
Over 2.5 players to attempt a pass +150 (DraftKings)
Under 14.5 largest lead of the game -125 (DraftKings)
Jody Fortson Any Time TD Scorer +1200 (BetRivers)
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