Stop us if you’ve heard this before: Tom Brady led his team to a comeback victory, much to the chagrin of some NFL bettors. Brady’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers spotted the Carolina Panthers a 14-point lead midway through the second quarter. The final score? Buccaneers 30, Panthers 24. That means Brady’s Bucs outscored the Panthers 30-10 … Read more
Who plays for overtime when you’ve got rookie Marcus Jones? NFL fans everywhere now know the third-round pick out of Houston‘s name, as his late punt return touchdown gave the New England Patriots a 10-3 win over the New York Jets on Sunday. Jones’ heroics had bettors either rejoicing or ripping up their tickets. Welcome … Read more
What happens when you combine soccer with the spectacle of professional wrestling? Iowans found out back in 2000 when “Socker Slam” debuted in Des Moines. The long-forgotten entertainment experiment is now the subject of a new documentary.Twenty-three years ago, the now-retired director of the Iowa Lottery had a crazy idea.“Anything that we could do to … Read more
Some are already calling the Minnesota Vikings‘ 33-30 overtime win over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday the NFL Game of the Year. Bettors who backed the Vikings would agree. Gamblers who wagered on the Bills, not so much. Welcome to the world of wacky wins and bad beats in sports betting. Each week, we’ll recap … Read more
NFL bettors with an interest in the Los Angeles Chargers–Atlanta Falcons game witnessed an unusual play that affected the outcome as the Chargers won 20-17 on Sunday. Each team fumbled on the same play late in the fourth quarter, which benefited the Chargers who later kicked the winning field goal on the final play to … Read more
A still from Phone Bhoot trailer. (courtesy: aExcel Movies) Cast: Katrina Kaif, Ishaan Khatter, Siddhant Chaturvedi Director: Gurmmeet Singh Rating: 2.5 stars (out of 5) It is wacky, wild and weird in a way that takes a lot of doing to get used to. From its opening sequence on, Phone Bhoot is a maelstrom of … Read more
A “smart” football play may have caused heartache for NFL bettors on Sunday. Welcome to the world of wacky wins and bad beats in sports betting. Each week, we’ll recap the betting plays that had some people cashing in and others tearing up their tickets in frustration. To paraphrase famed broadcaster Al Michaels, “those plays … Read more
Washington Commanders and Tennessee Titans backers went through a wild finish in their NFL game Sunday. Commanders backers hoping for an upset saw their hopes dashed in the final minute as the Titans (-1.5) rallied to cover 21-17. How it all went down was definitely wild. Welcome to the world of wacky wins and bad … Read more
If you’ve ever watched an NFL game at a sportsbook, you’ve seen the reaction – half the room cheers, and the other half screams in exasperation after a particular play. Welcome to the world of wacky wins and bad beats in sports betting. Each week, we’ll recap the betting plays that had some people cashing … Read more