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Every week, we dabble into the thrilling universe of sports betting and give y'all a lowdown on the week ahead. Here's what's happening in the world of sports, financial happenings, legislation, conferences, and more! Don't forget to check out our weekly recap, "Get a Grip," for a look back at last week's top news.
Tuesday, August 23
BetMGM Steps into The Cosmopolitan
After MGM Resorts' $1.63 billion purchase of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, BetMGM is opening a new retail sportsbook. The glamorous venue will kick off on Monday, hosted by top BetMGM executives including Vice President of Trading Jason Scott. The event will also see a sneak peek of the upcoming NFL season and a revelation of BetMGM's biggest wagers and liabilities. Interestingly, the Buffalo Bills are tipped to win the Super Bowl, according to BetMGM's odds of +600.
Wednesday, August 24
deGrom Faces a Struggling Yankees Team
When the New York Mets faced the Yankees last month, they were missing injured ace Jacob deGrom. Now, he's back and ready to take on the struggling Yankees. In his recent four starts in August, deGrom has recorded 37 strikeouts, keeping an impressive ERA of 2.31. Despite entering August with the most runs scored of any team in Major League Baseball, the Yankees' batting average and run counts are among the worst this month.
Here's a passionate tweet from a facial Mets fan: "I predict @Mets #Jacobdegrom will strike out all 27 @Yankees batters on Tuesday. I've watched a lot of crappy #Yankees teams growing up. This is the most pathetic one I can remember. You listening #HalSteinbrenner. Fans stop going to games. Maybe he will finally notice." - Dion Taylor (@DionT2008) August 20, 2022
Thursday, August 25
DraftKings Eyes Maryland Licensure
The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency is set to meet on Thursday and consider the Sports Wagering Facility Operator License of Crown Maryland Gaming LLC, better known as DraftKings. DraftKings entered Maryland's market last August through a partnership with the Baltimore Ravens. With at least six retail sportsbooks already accepting legal sports wagers in Maryland, John J. Mooney, managing director of regulatory oversight for the Maryland Lottery, will give a presentation on DraftKings' qualifications for licensure. Mooney is likely to recommend that DraftKings has "clear and convincing" evidence for a license.
Saturday, August 27
Nebraska Battles Northwestern in Dublin
Nebraska's long-awaited trip to Ireland is finally happening this week, after a year-long delay due to COVID-19. Originally scheduled to face Illinois in the 2021 season opener in Dublin, Nebraska moved the game back a year because of travel complications associated with the pandemic. Northwestern has replaced Illinois in the 2022 Aer Lingus College Football Classic at Dublin's Aviva Stadium.
Other Saturday College Football Matchups
- UConn (+27.5) at Utah State - Total 60 (Over -109/Under -112)
- Wyoming (+10) at Illinois - Total 44 (Over -110/Under -110)
- Charlotte (+7) at Florida Atlantic - Total 57.5 (Over -117/Under -105)
- North Texas (-1) at UTEP - Total 55 (Over -109/Under -112)
- Vanderbilt (-6.5) at Hawaii - Total 54.5 (Over -115/Under -106)
- Nevada (-9) at New Mexico State - Total 50.5 (Over -113/Under -108)
Saturday, August 27
Travers' Field Marred by Scratch of Charge It
The field for Saturday's Grade I Travers took a hit when trainer Todd Pletcher scratched Charge It with a foot abscess. Charge It, a 3-year-old son of Tapit, was expected to challenge favorite Epicenter after recording a dominating 23-length win in last month's Grade 3 Dwyer Stakes. The absence of Charge It removes a key challenger for Epicenter, who won last month's Jim Dandy Stakes on the same track at Saratoga Race Course.
Sunday, August 28
Flacco's Final Preseason Chance
The final day of the NFL preseason schedule will provide Joe Flacco with another opportunity to get familiar with his new wide receivers before the New York Jets' regular-season opener on Sept. 11. Flacco, a 15-year veteran, could start in Week 1 of the regular season vs. the Baltimore Ravens if Zach Wilson remains out with a knee injury. The Jets will face the Giants on Sunday at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Remember to keep an eye out for key industry events, legislative updates, and regulatory meetings in the sports betting world! Have a fantastic week, everyone!
- The odds of the Buffalo Bills winning the Super Bowl are +600 according to BetMGM's odds.
- BetMGM is opening a new retail sportsbook in The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.
- The event hosted by BetMGM executives will reveal BetMGM's biggest wagers and liabilities.
- In his recent four starts in August, Jacob deGrom of the New York Mets has recorded 37 strikeouts, keeping an impressive ERA of 2.31.
- The Yankees' batting average and run counts are among the worst this month, despite entering August with the most runs scored of any team in Major League Baseball.
- A passionate Mets fan predicts deGrom will strike out all 27 Yankees batters on Tuesday.
- DraftKings is seeking a Maryland Licensure for a Sports Wagering Facility Operator License.
- John J. Mooney will give a presentation on DraftKings' qualifications for licensure.
- With at least six retail sportsbooks already accepting legal sports wagers in Maryland, the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency is set to meet and consider DraftKings' license.
- DraftKings entered Maryland's market last August through a partnership with the Baltimore Ravens.
- Nebraska's long-awaited trip to Ireland is finally happening after a year-long delay due to COVID-19.
- Northwestern has replaced Illinois in the 2022 Aer Lingus College Football Classic at Dublin's Aviva Stadium.
- The field for the Grade I Travers took a hit when trainer Todd Pletcher scratched Charge It with a foot abscess.
- Removing a key challenger for Epicenter, who won last month's Jim Dandy Stakes on the same track at Saratoga Race Course.
- Joe Flacco could start in Week 1 of the regular season vs. the Baltimore Ravens if Zach Wilson remains out with a knee injury.
- Flacco will get another opportunity to get familiar with his new wide receivers before the regular-season opener on Sept. 11.
- The final day of the NFL preseason schedule will provide Flacco with this chance on Sunday at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
- Remember to keep an eye out for key industry events, legislative updates, and regulatory meetings in the sports betting world!
- Sports betting is a thrilling universe that we dabble into every week.
- Every week, we give y'all a lowdown on the upcoming week in the world of sports, financial happenings, legislation, conferences, and more.
- Don't forget to check out our weekly recap, "Get a Grip," for a look back at last week's top news.
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