TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey is moving ahead with plans to permit betting on sports in the state, and a racetrack said it will start taking bets next weekend. But legal challenges could stall the rollout.
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A breaking news flash about Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston could come at any time. It might arrive today or Saturday morning, and it might not show up at all. But bettors and bookmakers are on the lookout around the clock.
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Matt Youmans, Kelly Stewart and Golden Nugget sports book director Tony Miller preview the college football and NFL weekend by offering 12 plays.
If you are undecided on whether you want to meet trainer Art Sherman in the Sam’s Town race book at 10 a.m. Monday, let me share a story about the man.
Jacksonville has started the season 0-6 and figures to be an underdog the rest of the way. But will they finish 0-16? That’s the proposition at the South Point.
TRENTON, N.J. — State lawmakers passed a measure that could clear the way for sports betting in New Jersey, aiming to boost the state’s ailing casino and racetrack industries.
Sunday’s 31-17 win by the Denver Broncos over the New York Jets made Las Vegas sports books pay out a lot of cash, according to a report by ESPN.com, and even Floyd Mayweather Jr. was in on the action.
Betting on the Jets was just asking for trouble, and bookmakers and underdog players were buried in bad news after the first eight NFL games concluded on another odd Sunday.
The Browns have not been tempted to pull the trigger and go with rookie Johnny Manziel because of Hoyer’s surprisingly good start. Hoyer was solid in the season opener at Pittsburgh, and he gets another shot at the Steelers today.
