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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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NorthStar Gaming Unveils Sports Insights 2.0
NorthStar Gaming Holdings Inc. announced the launch across all NorthStar Bets online and mobile betting platforms of “Sports Insights 2.0,” a robust set of enhancements and new features added to its industry-leading content vertical.
Sports Insights is a key differentiating feature that supports NorthStar’s position as a premium brand and industry leader at the intersection of iGaming and media. A key pillar of Sports Insights’ content offering is analysis of upcoming events, betting strategies, predictions and tips, with original articles produced daily by the Company’s in-house team of sports writers. As announced this past February, NorthStar embarked on a significant enhancement of Sports Insights with upgrades and new features rolled out throughout 2024.
“Sports Insights 2.0 has been a major focus for our team this year and we are thrilled to share these new features with our customers. Players have told us they place a high value on the ability to access quality, in-depth stats and information seamlessly within our betting environment. This differentiates us from competing platforms that continue to require players to use multiple apps to access the same information. The added content should keep our players engaged and help them make informed betting decisions,” said Michael Moskowitz, Chair and CEO of NorthStar.
Highlights of new features and tools introduced for Sports Insights 2.0 include:
• A redesigned home page offering an improved user experience, a three-story rotating carousel showcasing the most important content, articles grouped by topic (MLB, NFL, casino, etc.) and a “Live Now” strip promoting live betting markets and other promotional priorities.
• More casino content, including tips, strategies, game reviews and casino lifestyle articles.
• A comprehensive suite of team and player statistics for major league sports including football, baseball, hockey, and basketball.
• Enhanced coverage of popular betting sports such as soccer, NCAA football, and CFL.
• Injury and player news feeds for NFL, MLB, NBA, and NHL from industry leader RotoWire.
BetConstruct
BetConstruct to Help Partners Acquire Tobique Gaming Licence
Online gaming industry veterans BetConstruct announce that they are now able to assist partners in acquiring the prestigious Tobique Gaming Licence.
Issued by the Tobique First Nation of New Brunswick, Canada, the Tobique Gaming Licence provides a gateway in the form of vigorous regulatory framework and responsible gaming practices. The licence is overseen by the Tobique Gaming Commission. Operators holding the Tobique Gaming Licence are required to be in full compliance with local regulations, amounting to increased trust between markets and operators.
Here’s Why Operators Need the Tobique Licence:
- Entry to new and emerging markets: Operators holding the licence will be able to expand their reach into diverse local markets, all while remaining compliant with regulations. This will allow them to acquire a wider customer base.
- Upholding responsible gaming: With responsible gaming being of high importance in the industry, the Tobique licence helps operators foster a secure gaming environment, highlight the significance of responsible practices, and enhance customer trust.
- Favourable tax policy: Operators holding a Tobique licence benefit from exemptions on various taxes and levies related to gaming activities, allowing for substantial profit growth while in full compliance with relevant regulations.
- Streamlined payment and supplier risk management: The licence ensures faster onboarding processes while maintaining confidence in the jurisdiction’s robust controls.
Additional Benefits of Holding the Tobique Licence:
- Easy application process through an online portal with fast processing times.
- A dedicated team of professionals readily available for timely assistance.
- Minimal application and maintenance fees (with no taxes).
- No requirements for local company presence, personnel, or infrastructure in the jurisdiction.
As a reputable company, BetConstruct remains committed to endorsing regulatory policies and championing responsible gaming. Through collaborating with the Tobique First Nation, the company is eager to aid partners in upholding regulatory compliance, particularly within the framework of entering new markets. This amounts to a safer industry for all involved
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Relax Gaming joins forces with PointsBet to strengthen footprint in Ontario
Relax Gaming, the iGaming aggregator and supplier of unique content, has significantly enhanced its presence in the Ontario market through an agreement with leading Canadian operator, PointsBet.
This partnership reinforces Relax Gaming’s aim to become a standout provider across North America, having already gained early success in Ontario. Relax became one of the first suppliers to deliver content to the region’s players in March 2022, debuting with over 120 games across multiple operators.
PointsBet pride themselves as one of Canada’s leading operators offering unmatched speed, ease of use, and a comprehensive array of pre-game and in-play sports betting options. This is complemented by a top-tier online casino which will now be boosted with the integration of Relax’s portfolio of slots and live dealer options.
With its authentic Canadian approach, PointsBet prioritises technology that minimises external dependencies to maintain control over its platform and has a commitment to responsible gambling best practices, ensuring a safe and secure environment for all players.
Martin Stålros, CEO at Relax Gaming, said: “Since we launched in Ontario we have enjoyed tremendous success, with our content hitting the sweet spot for the broad range of players in the Canadian province. This partnership with PointsBet will strengthen our presence in the market as the region’s leading operator integrates our rich content portfolio which will engage its player base.”
Scott Vanderwel, Chief Executive Officer at PointsBet, added: “Relax Gaming has established a strong reputation across North America and in Ontario in particular. The impressive range of content that will be integrated into our platform will increase engagement within our online platform and we are delighted to be able to provide more immersive experiences to our audiences.”
Established as one of the industry’s leading B2B suppliers, Relax Gaming was awarded GGA’s Product Launch of the Year in February 2023 for Dream Drop Jackpots. Money Train 3 names the 2023 CasinoBeats Game Developer Awards amongst its 6 Slot of the Year titles, while the brand also won the award for Skill Games Supplier at the 2023 EGR B2B Awards along with the Innovation in Mobile award at the 2023 SBC Awards.
Relax Gaming provides more than 4,000 online casino games, from its high-performing proprietary slots to a significant, varied library of content from hand-picked third-party studios via its partnership programmes.
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