Massachusetts legislators are continuing to make progress on legalizing sports betting. In April of 2022, the state Senate passed a bill to pair with a House bill passed last year. The legislation must now pass a conference committee. In the meantime, the state will continue to debate if digital wagering is acceptable in their state. But for now, there’s little reason to worry. A new bill is on its way. Read on for more information.
Favorite and underdog bets
There are many advantages of betting on the underdog. Unlike the favorite, who has a strong reputation and is almost always the right choice? Besides being safe, betting on the underdog also offers higher payouts. The underdog is considered an underdog by the sportsbooks because they have more betting action than the favorites. The bookmaker is more likely to change the odds if the favorite team wins the game.
As the name suggests, an underdog has a higher chance of winning but a lower potential return. For example, the Green Bay Packers are slightly favored over the Kansas City Chiefs, but the moneyline odds for this game are almost identical. That’s because Kansas City is considered the underdog in this game. This may indicate that the underdog is not as good as the favorite. For example, the Kansas City Chiefs have a better history than the Packers.
Futures bets
Futures bets in sports betting involve placing bets on the outcome of a game in the future. The odds for a particular game are posted on a betting website a few days or a week before the game. However, some betting sites wait until the end of a game week before publishing odds. This means that you can find the latest odds after watching Monday Night Football or Thursday Night Football. This type of bet has a self-explanatory name, but you can find some slight variations from one sportsbook to another.
While futures bets are risky because they tend to be hard to predict, they can be highly profitable if done right. Futures bets are great because they can be made with low stakes and can be profitable if you pick the right team. Because futures bets take a long time to settle, you may want to consider placing multiple bets on a single team. By doing so, you can ensure a profit no matter what happens in the game.
Official versus unofficial league data
The debate over official versus unofficial league data for sports betting is not new. Since the US Supreme Court overturned PASPA last May, the conversation has been focused on this issue. In Connecticut, lawmakers are hearing the full pitch from leagues. In Kansas, lawmakers are considering a tiered system, in which they must buy data only from leagues and not from unofficial sources. While the issue has its merits, it is unclear what the end result will be.
The debate is over which is more reliable – official or unofficial – league data? While leagues are eager to ensure that sportsbooks give them data, the truth is, it’s not as simple as a straight comparison. While both official and unofficial data can be incredibly accurate, they have different values for different players and bet types. Official data is also a bit faster than unofficial data, and the leagues say that their data is more detailed and accurate.
Legalization of sports betting in the U.S.
Although legalizing sports betting is a hot-button issue for lawmakers and sports fans alike, not all states are ready to offer the new business. In addition to states like Nevada and Delaware, some others may be a bit further away. In Vermont, sports betting is not legal yet, but a study bill was introduced there in August 2020. In Maryland, sports betting went live on May 18, 2020. In Missouri, it won’t be until March 21st of the following year.
A decade ago, sports betting was illegal in all but four states. That changed in May 2018 after New Jersey won a case in the U.S. Supreme Court that upheld sports betting laws. Since then, several state legislatures have considered legislation to legalize sports betting. In September 2018, Senators Orrin Hatch and Chuck Schumer co-introduced a comprehensive sports betting bill. Increasing numbers of bills have appeared on the legislative dual track.