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TheLines.com: Chiefs remain Super Bowl favorites, but Steelers make strides ahead of Week 9

The Kansas City Chiefs have solidified their position as the betting favorite to win the Super Bowl as the NFL season reaches its midpoint, but the odds have shifted significantly from Week 1 to Week 9 for much of the NFL, according to TheLines.com, which tracks odds in the U.S. regulated sports betting markets.
A consensus of that nation’s largest legal online sportsbooks — including FanDuel, DraftKings, PointsBet, PlaySugarHouse, and BetMGM — now place the Chiefs at +350 to win the Super Bowl, meaning bettors would win $350 for every $100 wagered. The reigning NFL champions entered the season at +600, a narrow favorite over the Baltimore Ravens.
Meanwhile, the 7-0 Pittsburgh Steelers are now +550 to win the Super Bowl after opening the season at +2500. Only the Chiefs have higher expectations. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are third at +750, a shift from +1500, and the aforementioned Ravens have fallen to +900 from +650. The Seattle Seahawks are now the NFC favorites at +800, up from +2000 and supplanting the preseason NFC favorite San Francisco 49ers, who have fallen from +900 to +2800 after their Week 8 loss to Seattle.
“Death, taxes, and the Chiefs as NFL favorites are the surest bets right now,” said Brett Collson, lead analyst for TheLines.com. “The NFL is a league built on parity, and a significant change in Super Bowl odds are expected. But if there is a common theme among the favorites, it is that they all have stars at quarterbacks. In that way, it’s not surprising at all that these teams are favored at the midway point of the season.”
The consensus odds to win the Super Bowl, as of Monday, Nov. 2, compared with odds ahead of Week 1:
- Kansas City Chiefs (+350, from +600)
- Pittsburgh Steelers (+550, from +2500)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (+750, from +1500)
- Seattle Seahawks (+800, from +2000)
- Baltimore Ravens (+900, from +650)
- Green Bay Packers (+1300, from +3100)
- New Orleans Saints (+1300, from +1200)
- Buffalo Bills (+2200, from +2800)
- Indianapolis Colts (+2500, from +2300)
- Tennessee Titans (+2600, from +3000)
- Arizona Cardinals (+2800, +5000)
- Los Angeles Rams (+2800, +4000)
- San Francisco 49ers (+3400, from +900)
- Philadelphia Eagles (+4700, from +2000)
- Chicago Bears (+5600, from +4400)
- Cleveland Browns (+5600, from +3400)
- Las Vegas Raiders (+5700, from +6000)
- Miami Dolphins (+6900, from +8000)
- New England Patriots (+8900, from +2300)
- Detroit Lions (+10800, from +6600)
- Minnesota Vikings (+11600, from +2500)
- Los Angeles Chargers (+12500, from +4000)
- Dallas Cowboys (+14900, from +1500)
- Carolina Panthers (+15400, from +12000)
- Denver Broncos (+16200, from +6000)
- Houston Texans (+27000, from +5000)
- Washington (+27000, from +17000)
- Atlanta Falcons (+27200, from +5000)
- New York Giants (+54000, from +8500)
- Cincinnati Bengals (+71000, from +17000)
- Jacksonville Jaguars (+120000, from +20000)
- New York Jets (+240000, from +8500)
The consensus point spreads for Week 9 games, as of Monday, Nov. 2:
- Green Bay Packers at San Francisco 49ers (-1); over/under 50.5
- Baltimore Ravens (-4) at Indianapolis Colts; over/under 44.5
- Carolina Panthers at Kansas City Chiefs (-10); over/under 52
- Chicago Bears at Tennessee Titans (-6.5); over/under 46.5
- Denver Broncos at Atlanta Falcons (-3.5); over/under 48.5
- Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings (-2); over/under 53
- Houston Texans (-4) at Jacksonville Jaguars; over/under 51.5
- New York Giants at Washington Football Team (-3.5); over/under N/A
- Seattle Seahawks (-1.5) at Buffalo Bills; over/under 53
- Miami Dolphins at Arizona Cardinals (-5); over/under 47.5
- Pittsburgh Steelers (-9.5) at Dallas Cowboys; over/under N/A
- New Orleans Saints at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-4); over/under N/A
- New England Patriots (-7) at New York Jets; over/under 41.5
To access the updated futures lines for every NFL team, and for more analysis, visit TheLines.com/odds/super-bowl. To access Week 9 odds, visit www.thelines.com/nfl-week-9-lines-2020.
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absolutebet Secures AGCO Registration as an Internet Gaming Operator in Ontario

Internet Gaming Operator by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO).
This significant milestone authorizes absolutebet to offer regulated iGaming services in Ontario’s legal market under the oversight of AGCO and iGaming Ontario (iGO).
The registration marks a key step in absolutebet’s mission to bring a trusted, responsible, and innovative online casino experience to Ontario players. absolutebet is committed to operating with integrity and transparency, meeting all provincial standards for player protection, responsible gambling, anti-money laundering, and game integrity.
“Securing AGCO registration is more than a milestone—it’s the start of absolutebet’s journey in one of the most exciting regulated markets in the world,” said Chen Truman, Founder of absolutebet. “We are building a brand that will grow with the Ontario community and set the stage for future expansion.”
On the regulatory milestone, Krisztina Kalla, Legal & Regulatory Compliance Advisor of absolutebet, commented: “I’m incredibly proud to see all the hard work behind this license pay off. Securing AGCO registration has taken months of preparation and close collaboration with regulators and partners. I am very happy to see the result of that work, and even more excited as we move into the launch phase and open up the absolutebet community to Ontario players in a fun and responsible way.”
Ontario is recognized as one of the most competitive and fast-growing regulated iGaming markets in North America. With AGCO registration secured, absolutebet will move forward with the final stages of its iGO onboarding process in preparation for launch.
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Alex Malchenko Head of Sales at Evoplay
Evoplay strengthens Ontario presence in partnership with Caesars Entertainment

Evoplay, the award-winning game development studio, has partnered with Caesars Entertainment to expand its footprint in the Canadian market, following its initial entry earlier this year. The partnership integrates 20 of the studio’s top-performing titles onto Caesars Palace Online Casino, Horseshoe Online Casino and Caesars Sportsbook & Casino in Ontario, including fan-favourites such as Hot Triple Sevens, Triple Chili, and The Greatest Catch Bonus Buy.
Having announced its official entrance into Ontario in March, the collaboration with Caesars marks a significant step in Evoplay’s local strategy. Further standout releases, such as Inner Fire Bonus Buy and Hot Volcano, also launched as part of the initial package, with additional player favourites, including Fruit Nova and Ice Mania.
The collaboration underlines Evoplay’s commitment to working with leading operators to deliver high-quality content tailored to regional audiences.
Alex Malchenko, Head of Sales at Evoplay, said: “Launching with Caesars in Ontario marks a key milestone in our North American strategy.
“It reflects both the strength of our portfolio and our commitment to providing innovative, high-performing content to operators of the highest caliber.”
Ricardo Cornejo Rivas, Vice President of Online Gaming at Caesars Digital, said: “Evoplay brings a fresh and dynamic approach to online gaming, which we’re excited to offer to our players in Ontario. This portfolio of standout titles adds to our growing content library and furthering our ongoing goal of delivering top-tier entertainment experiences to our players.”
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iGaming Ontario Appoints Joseph Hillier as its New President and CEO

The iGaming Ontario Board of Directors has announced Joseph Hillier as the organization’s new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective September 8, 2025. Joseph’s depth in the Ontario igaming market combined with successful public and private sector careers make him the ideal President and CEO at this critical point in iGaming Ontario’s growth.
Joseph was most recently Chief Strategy Officer and Corporate Secretary at the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), where he delivered significant strategic and regulatory initiatives across the province’s alcohol, cannabis, gaming, and horse racing sectors. Prior to the AGCO, he served as Chief of Staff to Ontario Attorney General Hon. Doug Downey and led the development, launch and implementation of Canada’s first private sector-driven igaming market and the creation of iGaming Ontario. Joseph also spent more than a decade working in the financial and legal services sectors.
The Board expressed its sincere thanks to David Smith for serving as Interim President and Chief Executive Officer since Martha Otton’s retirement.
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