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Dan Favale

Dan Favale

Dan Favale leverages over 12 years of sports journalism expertise in his role as New York staff writer. He provides in-depth analysis across the NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, tennis, NASCAR, college basketball, and sports betting. Dan co-hosts the popular Hardwood Knocks NBA podcast. Passionate about fitness and punk rock, Dan brings a witty flair to his seasoned coverage. His comprehensive approach have established his veteran voice across multiple sports.

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At long last, it seems like tribes and online sportsbooks are prepared to collaborate on the future of California sports betting legalization.

Tribes and Online Sportsbooks Seem Ready to Tackle California Sports Betting Issue Together

2024/04/28

It seems the California sports betting dialogue is making real progress for the first time in roughly two years.  Will the latest development lead to actual legalization in the next couple of years? It’s much too early to say. And even if it wasn’t, this remains a delicate issue. Remember, back in 2022, the legalization […]
Hard Rock CEO Jim Allen recently offered a couple of important thoughts on the status and future of Florida sports betting.

Hard Rock CEO Offers Pointed Thoughts on the State of Florida Sports Betting

2024/04/28

Is Florida sports betting on the verge of being overturned, again, if and when its current case gets heard by the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS)? Will we see online sportsbooks in the United States beyond Hard Rock Bet enter the market in the near future? Has the relaunch of sports betting in […]
Industry expert Sue Schneider hinted that the legalization of Texas sports betting, while inevitable, may still be a ways off.

It May Still be a While Before Texas Sports Betting Gets Legalized

2024/04/28

Are you among those anxiously waiting on the legalization of Texas sports betting? Well, get ready to…potentially keeping waiting Most understanding sports betting in Texas is off the table until at least 2025. That’s when the Lone Star State’s legislature next meets. At that time, sports gambling talks are bound to dominate the agenda. Not […]
The 2024 League of Legends mid-season invitational kicks off on May 1. Which teams look the best entering game play? OSB has the answer.

Who Will Win the 2024 League of Legends Mid-Season Invitational?

2024/04/24

The League of Legends 2024 Mid-Season Invitational (MSI) is quickly bearing down upon us. And that means it’s time to spotlight the best bets to win it all! What: League of Legends Mid-Season Invitational When: Wednesday, May 1 through Sunday, May 19 Where: Chengdu, China Reigning Champion: JD Gaming Though you can bet on the […]
Though residents have interest in Nebraska online sports betting, getting a measure on the 2024 electoral ballot is proving difficult.

DraftKings, FanDuel Decline to Fund Push for Nebraska Online Sports Betting Legalization

2024/04/22

The push to legalize Nebraska online sports betting in 2024 is officially over. This news comes as some surprise. Bigwigs across the industry teamed up to conduct a poll determining voter interest level in Nebraska online sports betting. That survey inevitably showed 57 percent of respondents supported the legalization of online sports betting in the […]
Idaho sports betting currently remains a non-starter among primary lawmakers. Here’s one thing that might force them to change their tune.

Will the Rise of Online Gambling Ever Culminate in Legal Idaho Sports Betting?

2024/04/22

Believe it or not, a national spotlight is starting to make its way over to the Idaho sports betting scene. Or rather, a focus is being cast upon the absence of one. To be sure, this increase in scrutiny over sports betting in Idaho is not originating from inside the state itself. Lawmakers in the […]
Though two Oklahoma sports betting bills are currently on the table, the outlook for legalization currently doesn't appear so hot.

Are Oklahoma Sports Betting Efforts in 2024 Headed Toward Another Letdown?

2024/04/22

Things are not looking good on the Oklahoma sports betting front. Granted, this will not come as a major surprise to anyone who has closely followed the legislative process. Two bills that aim to legalize sports betting in Oklahoma have appeared on the table for deliberation. And make no mistake, there is a real interest […]
Despite a bi-partisan push to legalize Minnesota sports betting in 2024, the current outlook on this matter appears grim. OSB explains why.

Familiar Issue Threatens Minnesota Sports Betting Legalization Efforts

2024/04/22

The outlook on Minnesota sports betting legalization in 2024 officially doesn’t look so good. Again. This cycle seemingly repeats itself every year. Legislation that legalizes sports betting in Minnesota starts to gain bi-partisan traction in the House and Senate. Optimism mounts. Then, it halts. Policymakers reach stalemates and crossroads and spend time haggling over details […]
The absence of South Carolina sports betting is far more conspicuous following the 2024 NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship game.

NCAA Women's Basketball Championship Game Spotlights South Carolina Sports Betting Void

2024/04/22

The absence of South Carolina sports betting is far more conspicuous these days. Indeed, this is partially because legal sports gambling is so prevalent. Thirty-eight states have now green lit some form of sports betting, and even more expected to follow. On top of that, most of these places have approved of online sportsbooks in […]
The Iowa Tribe of Kansas officially has a Kansas sports betting license, and OSB breaks down what it all means.

The Iowa Tribe of Kansas Officially Secures Kansas Sports Betting License

2024/04/22

A new operator is set to join the Kansas sports betting market. The Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska is now authorized to offer sports betting in Kansas following a recent vote of approval by the state legislature. This green light for the Iowa tribe comes roughly 18 months after sports betting launched in September […]

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