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Betting On OTB Illinois Online

2025/09/19

Horse racing has been popular in Illinois since the mid-19th century. The first harness track in Chicago was built in 1840 on the south side, and soon after, tracks dotted the city, especially on the south and west sides. Though a gambling ban in the early 1900s slowed the sport, it never disappeared—proved by a […]

Tampa Bay Downs Racetrack

2025/09/15

Top Horse Races at Tampa Bay Downs Tampa Bay Downs hosts a robust stakes schedule each season, featuring multiple graded events on both dirt and turf. Tampa Bay Derby The Tampa Bay Derby is the premier race at Tampa Bay Downs and a key prep for the Kentucky Derby. Run at 1 1/16 miles on […]

Off Track Betting Arizona

2025/09/15

Both Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing have long been popular in Arizona, and the state has a deep racing tradition. As of September 2025, Turf Paradise in Phoenix is the only racetrack in Arizona with a live racing permit, after Arizona Downs lost its license in 2023. Turf Paradise also operates a network of more […]

Sports Prop Betting Strategies

2025/09/12

Prop-Betting Strategies Like with every other wager type, there are scores of prop-betting strategies you have the option of testing out. Narrowing them down to the best isn't easy. They all have their merits. Here are a few of our favorite Playing Live-Game Props We alluded to this approach earlier when talking about how people like […]

Parlay Odds Calculator

2025/09/12

Parlay Betting Calculator Breakdown How Parlay Betting Works Before getting into the nitty-gritty of a parlay betting calculator, you need to understand what these wagers actually are. And it's quite simple. A parlay bet combines multiple wagers into one larger ticket, where every outcome is linked. The catch is that a single miss wipes out the entire […]

Betting Odds Calculator

2025/09/12

Different Types of Odds American Odds These are the most common forms of betting lines. Pretty much every online sportsbook prefers to roll with the American odds format. Even if they don't, their servers can often detect your location, and if you're in a territory that predominantly uses American odds, this will be how all […]

Moneyline vs Point Spread Explained

2025/09/11

Why Bet Moneylines as Opposed to Point Spreads? There are several reasons why sports bettors may prefer moneylines over point spreads, but ultimately it depends on how confident they are in the outcome they’re betting on For this next example, let's say you've searched through the latest NFL betting odds and see the following hypothetical […]

Matched Betting Explained

2025/09/11

Matched Betting Tips What wager types are best for matched betting? The implementation of matched betting is most effective when you're dealing with two outcomes that have similar odds. You're trying to make sure you turn a small profit, and playing both sides of the fence at +250 and -250 opens the door for you […]

How do Odds Work

2025/09/11

Moneyline Odds What are moneyline bets? Anytime you're betting the moneyline you're wagering on the winner of a game or competition. That's actually it. The team or player you pick needs to walk away with a victory, otherwise, your bet won't hit. How do moneyline odds work? Moneyline odds are broken into two categories: the […]

Betting Slip Explained

2025/09/11

Betting Slips and Moneylines As you should already know, moneyline wagers are simply straightforward bets. You're seeking to pick the winner of a given competition. And once you make your choice, it will be added to your bet slip, where you'll be able to review the odds your facing. These moneylines will show up on […]

Arbitrage Betting Guide

2025/09/11

Arbitrage Betting in Action The idea of arbitrage betting can be a little complicated to understand. Visualizing the results help. We've come up with a hypothetical moneyline to make it happen: Outcome 1 Outcome 2 Win By Team A Win By Team B Sportsbook X Sportsbook Y -275 +450 Stake: $80 Stake: $20 Total Payout: […]

Venetian Sportsbook Review

2025/09/10

Venetian Sportsbook Experience So much goes into taking stock of the Venetian sportsbook experience. Sure, there's the literal sportsbook itself. When does it open? How many people does it seat? What features does it include? Etc., etc., etc. But you're not always just looking for a sportsbook when you head to Vegas. The state of Nevada […]

Treasure Island Sportsbook Review

2025/09/10

The Treasure Island Sportsbook Experience Every hotel and casino in Vegas has their hook—that primary draw they use to reel in their customer base. For the Treasure Island sportsbook, it's their amenities.  We're not just talking hotel room perks, either. They offer you extra benefits at the sportsbook and in the casino you might not find […]

Red Rock Sportsbook Review

2025/09/10

Red Rock Sportsbook Experience Due diligence is incredibly important when it comes to looking at hotels and casinos that venture well off the beaten path. The Red Rock casino is no different. Staying at the wrong place can end up messing with your whole trip. Fortunately, we covered all the bases and are ready to go into […]

Paris Sportsbook Review

2025/09/10

Paris Sportsbook Experience Many people think the sportsbook experience begins and ends with placing your bet. That is so not the case. A lot more goes into evaluating sportsbooks. What are their hours of operation? Do they have a bar and/or grill inside it? Do they run specials? What type of amenities do they offer? Is […]

Mirage Las Vegas Sportsbook Review

2025/09/10

The Mirage Sportsbook Experience Though Vegas offered a bunch of sportsbook options, many of which fell under the MGM corporation's control like the Mirage, they all put their own unique spins on the playing and staying experiences. This situation was no different. It was one hotel and casino in a sea of many, but it […]

Mandalay Bay Sportsbook Review

2025/09/10

The Mandalay Bay Sportsbook Experience Before getting into the physical benefits of the Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino, we need to discuss more technical details. Let's do that now. Pros of Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino Expansive seating at the sportsbook Over 3,000 rooms at the hotel 135,000 square foot casino Cons of Mandalay Bay Hotel […]

The M Sportsbook Review

2025/09/10

The M Sportsbook Experience Off-strip hotels that also don't bill themselves as massive resorts need to wow in other areas. The M Sportsbook strives to do just this. They offer solid room rates, a decently sized sportsbook, a quality casino floor, complimentary transportation to the airport and much more. Let's dive right in and explore […]

Luxor Sportsbook Review

2025/09/10

The Luxor Sportsbook Experience Like all things Las Vegas, your Luxor experience begins with the technical details. Everything from directions to operating hours can be difficult to track down, but we've assembled everything—and more—in one place. Let's go ahead and take a look before we get to our Luxor sportsbook breakdown. Pros of Luxor Hotel […]

Lagasse Stadium Sportsbook Review

2025/09/09

The Lagasse's Stadium Sportsbook Experience Although Lagasse’s Stadium closed permanently in 2020 and no longer operates as a sportsbook, it remains one of the most memorable venues in the Palazzo’s history. We’re keeping the details below online for reference purposes, so readers can get a sense of what once made it a headline attraction. Because […]

Hard Rock Hotel Las Vegas Sportsbook Review

2025/09/09

Hard Rock Sportsbook Experience Don't fret if you don't have everything you need to know about the Hard Rock Las Vegas sportsbook or its hotel and casino. We've done the heavy lifting for you. From where it's located and the hours of operation at the sportsbook to a comprehensive review of the casino, hotel and things […]

Golden Nugget Sportsbook Review

2025/09/09

The Golden Nugget Sportsbook Experience There is loads to do and see at the Golden Nugget Las Vegas Sportsbook. Your experience starts with knowing where to go and the Golden Nugget hours, and it ends with taking stock of what all your surroundings include. Let's cover everything, shall we? Pros of the Golden Nugget Hotel and […]

The D Las Vegas Sportsbook

2025/09/09

D Las Vegas Sportsbook Experience For many people, looking at spots off The Strip is often uncharted territory. That's why it's imperative to go into the weeds and analyze every single aspect of a hotel and casino's experience to ensure you have the best time under the lights of Vegas. We've done just that with […]

Las Vegas Cosmopolitan

2025/09/09

The Cosmopolitan Sportsbook Experience As we've already said, the Cosmopolitan hotel and casino in Las Vegas offer a genuinely off-beat experience. We weren't kidding, and we're going to show you why. Pros of Cosmopolitan Hotel and Casino Spacious rooms Extensive Cosmopolitan sportsbook hours  Centrally located on the strip Cons of Cosmopolitan Hotel and Casino Pricier […]

Bellagio Sportsbook Review

2025/09/09

The Bellagio Sportsbook Experience Anyone who visits the Bellagio sportsbook will never be bored. There's a lot to do, no matter what you're in Vegas for, and even more to like. Pros of Bellagio Hotel and Casino 3,933 rooms Comps and specials Sportsbook seats up to 200 people Cons of Bellagio Hotel and Casino No special […]

Greyhound Racing is Officially Banned in Florida

2025/04/25

Greyhound races are officially banned in Florida.

Pennsylvania Casino Gambling Faces Uphill Battle

2025/04/25

Revenue from legalized gambling is technically up in Pennsylvania, but the local government worries that there could be some challenges in store for the business on the heels of the coronavirus pandemic.

North Dakota to Legalize Online Poker by 2023

2025/04/25

New York New York Las Vegas Review

2025/03/06

New York-New York Sportsbook Experience If a Vegas hotel and casino isn't going to blow you away with their sportsbook setup, they better deliver everywhere else. They also better at least give you bare-minimum sportsbook amenities. Very few people want to stay in Vegas and not at least have the option to indulge their inner […]

Responsible Gambling

2025/02/13

As a provider of sportsbook and sports betting information, OnlineSportsBetting.net (“We,” “Us,” “Our”) is committed to promoting responsible gambling. We encourage all our visitors to engage in betting as a fun and entertaining activity while avoiding the risks associated with excessive or compulsive gambling. Our goal is to ensure that users enjoy sports betting responsibly […]

About Us

2024/11/19

We have been monitoring and reviewing the online sports betting world for nearly two decades. Online gambling is a growing world, and, for that reason, it is a brand new one for many of us. As with anything new, there is a lot to learn. And when we are talking about gambling and sports betting, […]

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2024/11/18

Online Sports Betting (OSB) is an online publication providing sports news and coverage of online betting markets from the industry's best bookmakers. We strive to ensure that our readers have an accurate and comprehensive understanding of the latest news and insights regarding industry developments in the United States and beyond. Our Goals At OSB, we […]

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2024/11/06

Best NHL Goalies Right Now

2024/10/01

Check out our ranking of the best NHL goalies right now.

NHL Rookie Of The Year Predictions

2024/10/01

Oliver Wahlstrom or Kaapo Kahkonen? That is the question being posed as we approach the end of the NHL Regular Season and it’ll be a hot topic again as two new rookies battle for the Calder Trophy in 2022. A month left of the season, Wahlstrom still holds the upper hand, but maybe another rookie will have the final word.

Longest Playoff Drought

2024/10/01

The Chicago Blackhawks waited 49 years for a Stanley Cup and now they've earned three in six years. While that's good news for the folks in the Windy City, there are still plenty of NHL cities where fans endure life without a title.

NHL Records That Will Never Be Broken

2024/10/01

Best college football teams all time

2024/09/02

Need a refresher on the greatest teams in college football history? We have got you covered. Using FiveThirtyEight's Elo power rating, we take a look at the 10 best collegiate squads to ever set foot on the gridiron.

Scottie Scheffler Early Favorite to win The Open Championship

2024/06/27

What: 2024 Open Championship When: July 18th-21st Where: Royal Troon Golf Club Major season is nearly over, with the fourth tournament coming up in late July as golf's best head to the Royal Troon Golf Club in Scotland for the 2024 Open Championship. This is the final major of the season but it always tends […]

Who Will go Second, Third Overall After Sharks Take Macklin Celebrini?

2024/06/27

What: 2024 NHL Draft When: Friday, June 28th-Saturday, June 29th Where: Las Vegas The Florida Panthers have just been crowned Stanley Cup champions after beating the Edmonton Oilers in seven games. And while the next season is months away, this Friday and Saturday will be a chance for teams to potentially get better when the 2024 […]

Cup Series Futures: Kyle Larson, Denny Hamlin Among Favorites

2024/06/25

18 races remain in the NASCAR Cup Series season, capped off by the finale at Phoenix Raceway on Sunday, November 10th where the new championship winner will be crowned. At this point, it's a toss-up as to who that could be, but there is a plethora of contenders who could be in the mix. Christopher […]

Iowa Corn 350 Picks: Christopher Bell a Clear-Cut Favorite

2024/06/14

What: Iowa Corn 350 When: Sunday, June 16th Where: Iowa Speedway The 2023 NASCAR Cup Series heads to the Iowa Speedway on Sunday afternoon for the Iowa Corn 350, the 17th race of 36 on the season. The event is scheduled to get started at 7 PM ET. This race is replacing the Pala Casino […]

Toyota/Save Mart 350 Picks: Martin Truex Jr The Favorite at Sonoma

2024/06/07

What: Toyota Save Mart 350 When: Sunday, June 9th Where: Sonoma Raceway The NASCAR Cup Series heads to California this weekend for the 2024 Toyota/Save Mart 350 at the beautiful Sonoma Raceway. Austin Cindric is coming off a win at the Enjoy Illinois 300, but he isn't a favorite on Sunday. The frontrunner happens to […]

Stanley Cup Finals Picks: Panthers Favored to Beat Oilers

2024/06/05

What: Florida Panthers vs Edmonton Oilers - Stanley Cup Finals When: Game 1 Saturday, June 8th Where: Amerant Bank Arena/Rogers Place We're finally here. Just two teams remain in the NHL Playoffs and they will battle it out in the Stanley Cup Finals. The Florida Panthers return to the Cup after losing to the Vegas […]

Carlos Alcaraz The Favorite to Win at Roland Garros in 2024

2024/05/29

What: 2024 French Open When: May 26th-June 9th Where: Roland Garros, Paris We're now a couple of days into the second major of the year, the 2024 French Open. But, it's still not too late to bet on who could potentially win it all at Roland Garros. By no surprise, Spanish prodigy Carlos Alcaraz is […]

Coca-Cola 600 Picks: Kyle Larson The Favorite in Charlotte

2024/05/22

What: Coca-Cola 600 When: Sunday, May 26th Where: Charlotte Motor Speedway The NASCAR Cup Series heads down south this Sunday to the Charlotte Motor Speedway for the Coca-Cola 600. This is the longest race of the season and will begin just hours after Indianapolis 500 concludes. The favorite for this event is Kyle Larson (+400) […]

Stars The Favorite in Western Conference Finals Against Connor McDavid, Oilers

2024/05/21

What: Dallas Stars vs Edmonton Oilers - Western Conference Finals When: Game 1 Thursday, May 23rd Where: American Airlines Arena/Rogers Place The stage is set for the Western Conference Finals. After the Edmonton Oilers took down the Vancouver Canucks in Game 7 on Monday evening, they will now face the Dallas Stars, who beat the […]

Panthers Series Favorite vs Rangers in Eastern Conference Finals

2024/05/21

What: Florida Panthers vs New York Rangers - East Finals When: Game 1 scheduled for Wednesday, May 22nd Where: Amerant Bank Arena/Madison Square Garden The Eastern Conference Finals are set. The Florida Panthers and the New York Rangers will go to battle starting on Wednesday with Game 1, as the winner of the series goes […]

Scottie Scheffler Heavy Favorite to Win the 2024 PGA Championship

2024/05/16

What: 2024 PGA Championship When: May 16th-19th Where: Valhalla Golf Course Thursday marks the beginning one of the Tour's biggest events as the 2024 PGA Championship gets underway at Valhalla Golf Course in Louisville, Kentucky. The first tee off is at 4:15 AM ET, but most of the big names don't get started until a […]

Oilers Road Favorite in Game 5 vs Canucks on Thursday

2024/05/16

What: Edmonton Oilers vs Vancouver Canucks - Game 5 When: Thursday, May 16th Where: Rogers Arena The Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks head into a pivotal Game 5 on Thursday night in the Western Conference Semifinals, with the series currently tied 2-2. The puck is scheduled to drop at 10 PM ET. Edmonton grabbed a […]

Stars Favored in Potential Series Clincher Game 5 vs Avalanche on Wednesday

2024/05/15

What: Colorado Avalanche vs Dallas Stars - Game 5 When: Wednesday, May 15th Where: American Airlines Arena The Dallas Stars will have the opportunity to eliminate the Colorado Avalanche from the playoffs on Wednesday evening when they meet in Game 5. The puck is scheduled to drop at 8 PM ET at American Airlines Arena. […]

Edmonton Oilers Heavy Favorite in Second Round Series vs Vancouver Canucks

2024/05/06

What: Edmonton Oilers vs Vancouver Canucks - Western Conference Semifinals When: Game 1 TBD Where: Rogers Place/Rogers Arena We have an all-Canadian battle in the Western Conference Semifinals beginning this week as the Edmonton Oilers face their Pacific Division rivals, the Vancouver Canucks. Game 1 for this series is still TBD, but it's expected to […]

Panthers a Clear Favorite in Conference Semifinals Against Bruins

2024/05/06

What: Florida Panthers vs Boston Bruins - East Semifinals When: Game 1 on Monday, May 6th Where: Amerant Bank Arena/TD Garden It's a rematch of the first round from 2023 as the Florida Panthers will face the Boston Bruins in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. with a spot in the conference finals on the line. Game […]

Stars Favored to Even up Series With Golden Knights on Monday in Game 4

2024/04/28

What: Dallas Stars vs Vegas Golden Knights - Game 4 When: Monday, Apri 29th Where: T-Mobile Arena The Dallas Stars will have an opportunity to even up their series with the Vegas Golden Knights at two on Monday as they visit the defending champs once again at T-Mobile Arena. The puck is scheduled to drop […]

Can Maple Leafs Stay Alive in Game 5 vs Bruins on Tuesday?

2024/04/28

What: Toronto Maple Leafs vs Boston Bruins - Game 5 When: Tuesday, April 30th Where: TD Garden It's win or go home for the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series with the Boston Bruins on Tuesday, currently trailing 3-1. The puck is scheduled to drop at 7 PM ET at […]

Panthers Favored vs Lightning in Game 5 Monday After Lopsided Loss

2024/04/28

What: Florida Panthers vs Tampa Bay Lightning - Game 5 When: Monday, Apri 29th Where: Amalie Arena The Tampa Bay Lightning will be looking to keep the momentum going into Game 5 of their first-round series with the Florida Panthers on Monday, April 29th. The puck is scheduled to drop at 7 PM ET at […]

Wurth 400 Picks: Kyle Larson Clear-Cut Favorite at Dover

2024/04/26

What: Wurth 400 When: Sunday, April 28th Where: Dover International Speedway The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Dover International Speedway on Sunday afternoon for the yearly Wurth 400. After a slew of races on superspeedways, this event on an intermediate track should be less hectic. Tyler Reddick came out victorious last weekend at the Geico […]

Stars Favored Over Golden Knights in Game 2 Wednesday Despite Losing Series Opener

2024/04/24

What: Vegas Golden Knights vs Dallas Stars - Game 2 When: Wednesday, April 24th Where: American Airlines Center The defending champion Vegas Golden Knights flexed their muscles in the series opener against the Dallas Stars on Monday and will be looking to do so again on Wednesday in Game 2. The puck is scheduled to […]

Will Maple Leafs or Bruins Come Out on Top in Game 3 on Wednesday?

2024/04/24

What: Boston Bruins vs Toronto Maple Leafs - Game 3 When: Wednesday, April 24th Where: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto Arguably the most intriguing series of the entire Stanley Cup Playoffs first round will head north of the border on Wednesday as the Toronto Maple Leafs get ready to host their Atlantic Division rivals, the Boston Bruins […]

Avalanche or Jets in Game 2 on Tuesday?

2024/04/23

What: Colorado Avalanche vs Winnipeg Jets - Game 2 When: Tuesday, April 23rd Where: Canada Life Centre, Winnipeg After a 13-goal Game 1, we now look ahead to Game 2 of an intriguing Central Division playoff series between the Colorado Avalanche and the Winnipeg Jets. The puck is scheduled to drop at 9:30 PM ET […]