NFL players are getting bigger, smarter and faster every year. Unfortunately, the referees are not!
10 Worst “Overlooked” Penalty Calls in NFL History!
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WATCH: Every Kickoff Return for a Touchdown Since 2009
January 16, 2019 by
If you watch this video 3 times a day for 30 days you will be know more about kickoff returns
than 99% of NFL fans (and some coaches)! LOL.
WATCH FULL GAME: Patriots Crushify Chargers in Championship
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PODCAST: How Mr. Whale Capper Uses Seismic Engineering to Predict Football Games
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WATCH: Every “Pick Six” Play of the 2018 NFL Season
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MUST SEE: The Amazing Potential of Next Gen Stats
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The NFL Quantitative Revolution is Here! Where Technology and Computation Meet the Gridiron!
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WATCH: New England Choke On the Steelers
December 22, 2018 by
In sports, choking under pressure is a negative athletic experience that may have psychologically damaging effects. The media recognizes that choking is a dramatic drop in performance, whereas researchers have labeled choking as any decrease in performance under pressure.
What Does the Post-PASPA Gambling Landscape Hold for the United States?
December 21, 2018 by
In May of 2018, the US Supreme Court overturned the earlier PASPA ruling that had effectively outlawed any form of sports betting in the country. While there had been some notable exceptions, mostly in illegal form, it was clear that the United States was entering a new era,
As we head towards the end of the year, it’s a good opportunity to reflect on the decision and to assess the pros and cons of legal sports gambling across America.
Early Adopters
It’s fair to say that the PASPA ruling has led to a trickle of developments as opposed to a flood. When America got the go ahead on sports betting, some of the biggest names in the industry made an early move and we saw some gambling floors built in established Las Vegas casinos.
Betting operations also moved to the racetrack and some early sports sponsorship deals were struck between operators and clubs across America. A high profile merger also took place between a well known brand and a US Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) site so there were some early movements in the wake of the decision. To date, only a few states have adopted sports betting and the forecast for growth remains steady rather than spectacular.
A report in November 2018 claimed that in two years, the number of American states allowing sports betting would grow to 24 but is this a good move or are there concerns about the developing situation?
Building the Coffers
One of the clear benefits of introducing sports betting would be the additional revenue that each individual state stands to earn. Back in August of 2018, a report carried out by Oxford University suggested that the industry could provide a $14 billion boost to the US GDP on an annual basis and the performance of the gambling sector in other countries indicates that this is no wild claim.
Over in the UK, reports show that the gambling industry there brings in close to £14 billion annually so, in a country as vast and as populous as the United States, there must be scope to hit the $14 billion mark.
Keeping it Clean
Legalised betting will also help to bring the practise out of the underground and away from the world of criminal activities. The US has its own problems and in other countries where sports betting is outlawed, the criminals find a way to carry on regardless.
Elsewhere, the PASPA ruling has also opened the door for official sports sponsorship and some brands have been quick to adopt this. The NBA and NHL have been lining up betting partners while soccer side the Las Vegas Lights secured a high profile sponsor to bring much needed funds into the club.
The Potential Downsides
When the announcement from the US Supreme Court was made in May, there were some dissenting voices and that’s to be expected. Among the concerns was the issue of gambling addiction which can be evident in other countries while some sports governing bodies felt that legalised sports betting could usher in the spectre of match fixing.
A further concern may be brought to life as the situation develops: As individual states in the US choose to adopt sports betting, there is a school of thought suggesting that those that delay or refuse to allow the practise may see a rise in illegal activities.
There are some points to consider but on the whole, the outlook for sports betting in the United States is a positive one and it will be fascinating to see the situation develop through 2019 and beyond.
3 Tips You Must Know to Bet on the Right Horse
December 12, 2018 by
Horses were the primary mode of transportation in ancient times. People developed an art for identifying the most suitable horses for traveling across vast distances. This art included horse races to determine the endurance and speed of particular horses. Therefore, horse racing is an ancient sport and so is horse betting. Remember, breeders of particular horses would want their horses to win, making competition fierce. They would have their supporters place bets as well. In many cases, these breeders and supporters would bet against other breeders and supporters. That is how horse betting developed. In 2008, this industry was worth $115 billion. You may have participated in it as well. Sadly, some people bet on the wrong horse. Then they quit betting because they made huge losses on that horse. Here are 3 tips you must know to bet on the right horse!
Watch the Horse in the Paddock
A paddock refers to a small enclosure where people keep horses. In horse racing, a saddling paddock is a fenced area that holds the horses as the jockeys prepare them for the race. For example, the jockeys saddle their horses in this area or they parade them for the crowd. You can watch the horses as their riders prepare them for the track. Look for signs of strength or weakness in these horses. For example, sweat spots near the horse’s kidneys are an indication of illness. Jittery horses may also be wasting energy outside the track instead of saving it for the race. Select a horse that is alert and calm. Remember, nervous horses are unpredictable. They might go off track easily, refuse to race, or perform dismally in the race.
Check the History of the Jockey
Emotions cloud someone’s perspective when it comes to high stakes issues such as betting a substantial amount of money on a horse. For example, you might go for a horse that looks stunning as opposed to selecting a possible winner. Therefore, you have to check other factors aside from the physical characteristics of the horse. For example, did you know that the top 10 jockeys worldwide win 90% of the races in which they participate? Therefore, picking horses ridden by top jockeys is a sure way of winning bets in horse racing. These jockeys perform well as long as they ride healthy horses. For example, top jockeys win races while riding horses that rarely reach the top three spot when ridden by other jockeys
Check the History of the Horse
Most racetracks have four categories of races namely a maiden, claim, allowances, and stakes race. Check your horse’s category. When did it get to this category? For example, betting on it is unwise if the race organizers recently bumped it from a maiden level to a claim one. You need to check the person who trained the horse as well. Does this person have a history of training the best racing horses? Examine the owner of the horse as well. Does he have a history of taking care of his horses? Select a horse with a perfect mix of historical data. In other words, details such as its category, trainer, owner, and racing pedigree should be exceptional. Picking this kind of horse means that your odds at winning in online horse betting will be high. Good luck!
