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Next Pope Odds for Successor, and Conclave Ballot Predictions
The next Pope odds show that there are plenty of candidates who could replace Pope Francis. The last Pope passed away after serious health problems, which means Vatican City is looking to put a succession plan in place.
I’ll examine the next Pope odds and give you my pick for whom it’ll be, along with the number of conclave ballots it'll take to elect the next Pope.
Next Pope and Conclave B...
Best NHL Player Prop Bets Today: Free Prop Bet Predictions
Picking the best NHL player props today can be time-consuming, but our hockey experts are here to help! They will share their prop bet predictions daily from October to the Stanley Cup Final in June, including NHL anytime goal scorer predictions, shots on goal bets, and more.
Here are our daily NHL player prop predictions for today, May 1:
You can find the reasoning for our recommended NH...
Kentucky Derby 2025 Contests and Challenges
Entering a Kentucky Derby contest is an excellent way to make the 151st edition of the “Run for the Roses” even more exciting! The top horse betting sites have released a variety of free Kentucky Derby contests with real cash prizes, and The Sports Geek has also gotten in on the action!
With little to lose and possibly thousands of dollars to win in cash rewards, this is a great opportunity fo...
Best Home Run Bets Today – MLB HR Predictions
Who will hit a home run today in the MLB? Check our best HR bets today to find out! Our experts go through the odds of the best MLB betting sites on any given night to discover the most valuable HR prop bets available.
They pick the best bets to hit a home run based on factors such as stats, recent trends, ballpark analysis, and more. We explain our approach in detail below, in case you want t...
Best NRFI Bets Today – No Runs First Inning Picks UPDATED DAILY
Interested in the best NRFI bets today? You’ve come to the right place since our MLB experts share their no runs first inning picks daily! We go through the odds of the top MLB betting sites to find the highest value picks for this market and bring them to you.
The table below contains our top NRFI predictions, but we also explain our reasoning for each bet and our overall strategy later in th...
American Idol Season 23 Odds, Favorites, and Betting Predictions
As the competition heats up on the American Idol stage, online bookmakers have released American Idol odds for Season 23! The prices will jump up and down until the very end, and I will be there to take full advantage of any good betting opportunity.
In this article, I explore the latest winner odds, analyze the top contenders, and make my 2025 American Idol predictions after each episode.
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What Are the 5 Biggest NFL Contracts of All Time?
In 2020, Patrick Mahomes shook up the NFL with a massive contract that made him the highest paid player in NFL history. His deal was similar to a massive NBA or MLB contract and it was a sign of the times to come.
Since then:
Other teams have followed the Chiefs example by giving their respective franchise quarterbacks some of the biggest NFL contracts ever.
Let’s ...
A Don’t Pass Craps Betting Strategy to Try at Online Casinos
You’re at the craps table and you’re looking to make more out of the don’t pass bet, what’s your go to strategy? Craps don’t pass bets are also called ‘betting wrong’ in the craps community, simply because at face value you’re working with lower odds compared to the pass line bet. Let’s look at some don’t pass craps betting strategies built to beat the stigma.
https://t.co/18SqRVbM1V Overview of...
Texas Hold’em vs. 5 Card Draw
In the ultimate battle between old-school cool and new-age popularity, we are going to compare the world’s most popular poker game, Texas Hold’em, to poker’s pioneering game, five card draw.
Comparing Texas Hold’em vs five card draw will pit the venerable poker games against each other, to decide once and for, which game is better! In order to decide which game is the best, first, we are ...
Is Online Blackjack Rigged?
One of the biggest concerns I hear from players that are hesitant to give online blackjack a try is, is online blackjack rigged?
While I can certainly understand the skepticism, I am here to tell you once and for all, that online blackjack is NOT rigged! In this article, we are going to highlight some of the reasons why people think that online blackjack is rigged in the first ...
World's Strongest Man Odds and Predictions
World’s Strongest Man is underway! The heats are ending and the finals happen over the weekend, crowning 2022’s World’s Strongest Man. Betting options for the finals haven’t been posted, but could open up through the weekend at our favorite Online sports betting sites. If you’re looking to bet on the World’s Strongest Man, we’re highlighting our top competitors going into the finals, including sta...
3 Roulette Strategies To Try At Online Casinos
If you have ever played roulette, you know that it can be one of the most exciting games on the casino floor.
The action is fast-paced, and the payouts can be huge.
Gamblers have been testing their fate on the roulette wheel for hundreds of years, and while the game can certainly be a lot of fun, at the end of the day, we are gambling to win money, and if you don’t know what you are doing, that ca...
Online Gambling Scams
Scams on the internet are unfortunately a daily occurrence that most of us will come in contact with one way or another.
If you are an online gambler:
Then you open yourself up to online gambling scams. Being exposed to an online gambling scam doesn’t mean that you have to be a victim, though. It’s important to pick up on the warning signs and clues before online casino scam...
Why You Should Play Poker vs Blackjack
If you are a gambler that is looking for your best opportunity to win money, you may have asked yourself at some point, which game is better, poker or blackjack?
Both games offer an opportunity to use your skill to better improve your chances of winning, so they tend to attract some of the same players. But I am here to tell you that while both games require a similar skill set...
Are Slot Machines at Casinos Rigged?
If you have ever dropped a crispy hundred dollar bill into a slot machine only to watch the machine suck your money away and leave you with nothing more than a story, you might have wondered to yourself...
Are slot machines rigged?
That isn’t all that surprising of a question to have pondered, as I am sure that over the course of the history of all casino gaming, both online and bri...
Top 7 Recommended Casino Games for Beginners
If you are new to casino gaming, it can be very intimidating at first! Money coming and going, players cheering and high fiving, dealers dealing and casino workers darting back and forth, it can be a lot for someone that is not accustomed to the casino environment.
And while it can certainly be a bit overwhelming when you first walk in the door, once you start to figure out the...
