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

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4 years ago

November 3, 2020

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.”

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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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Be #GiftSmart: Scratch the Idea of Gifting Scratch & Win Tickets to Kids

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34 minutes ago

December 19, 2024

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BCLC reminds adults to gift responsibly this holiday season

With the holiday season in full swing, BCLC is reminding British Columbians to gift responsibly and scratch lottery products from their shopping lists for kids.

“Scratch & Win tickets can make great stocking stuffers for the adults in your life, but they’re not for kids,” said Ryan McCarthy, BCLC’s Director of Player Health. “The research shows that children who have early encounters with gambling are four times more likely to develop riskier gambling behaviour as they grow up. While people are out shopping for those last-minute gifts, BCLC wants adults to be aware of the potential risks associated with gifting lottery products to children and to consider safer alternatives.”

While Scratch & Win tickets are among the most common ways kids can be introduced to gambling, children are increasingly exposed to various online forms, such as gambling streams.

“With the convergence of gaming and gambling, youth are becoming more exposed to gambling content in online spaces like streaming sites, where creators are able to live-stream their own gambling, usually while playing online slots and instant games,” said Dr. Luke Clark, Director for Gambling Research at UBC. “Our research at the UBC Centre for Gambling shows that a higher frequency of watching online gambling streams is associated with a more positive attitude towards gambling and a high intention to gamble in the future.”

In B.C., it is illegal to sell lottery products to anyone under the age of 19 and BCLC encourages adults to have conversations with the kids in their lives about the risks associated with gambling.

“Open and honest conversations are crucial when it comes to navigating childhood exposure to gambling,” said McCarthy, who shared the following tips to adults:

Monitor for gambling-related lifestyle changes. For example, developing a positive attitude towards gambling or a preoccupation with video games or streaming sites.
Be a positive role model. Exhibit safer gambling behaviour and talk about the risks.
Limit exposure. Monitor kids’ online activities and discourage engagement with gambling content. Explain how gambling is based on chance.

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Jackpot Digital Receives Approval from AGCO as a Registered Gaming Supplier

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3 days ago

December 16, 2024

GamingAmericas.com

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Jackpot Digital Inc., a leading provider of innovative dealerless electronic poker gaming solutions, has announced that the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has approved the Company to be licensed as a registered Gaming Related-Supplier (the “Supplier License”) under the Gaming Control Act in the Province of Ontario.

This significant achievement allows Jackpot Digital to enter one of the most dynamic and rapidly growing regulated gaming markets in North America. The Supplier License authorizes Jackpot Digital to supply its electronic table games to Ontario’s gaming venues, including casinos and other regulated gaming facilities.

Jackpot Digital’s flagship product, the Jackpot Blitz electronic table game system, offers a modern, dealerless, player-friendly solution that integrates traditional multiplayer poker games with cutting-edge digital technology. The Supplier License will enable the Company to offer its innovative gaming solutions to operators throughout Ontario, driving new revenue opportunities and enhancing player experiences.

“Receiving AGCO’s approval is a major milestone. This approval provides us with the opportunity to offer our top-tier electronic gaming systems to operators throughout all of Ontario, positioning us for further growth in one of the world’s most robust gaming markets. We are excited to bring our innovative products to Ontario’s gaming community and continue our commitment to providing exciting, technology-driven entertainment experiences,” said Jake Kalpakian, CEO of Jackpot Digital.

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Play’n GO announces partnership with Canadian operator PointsBet

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6 days ago

December 13, 2024

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Play’n GO, the world’s leading casino entertainment provider, has announced further expansion of its Canadian operations via a partnership with leading operator PointsBet in the province of Ontario.

The Swedish-founded gaming giant’s games will now be available to PointsBet players in the Canadian province, meaning classic titles such as Book of Dead, Rich Wilde and the Tome of Madness, and Reactoonz will now be available on the PointsBet platform.

The province of Ontario regulated online casino gaming in 2022, which saw Play’n GO enter the Canadian market for the first time. The company expanded into the province of Quebec earlier this year, and, as of June 2024, is also a proud member of the Canadian Gaming Association.

Magnus Olsson, Chief Commercial Officer at Play’n GO, commented, “Back in 2022, I said that “North America is right at the top of Play’n GO’s priority list, and Ontario is just the first step we plan to take”. This partnership with PointsBet shows we have yet to take our foot off the gas. We’ve proudly watched our games become instant hits in our two and a half years in the Ontarian region, and we have no plans to slow down any time soon.

“It’s exciting to team up with a fellow Canadian Gaming Association member in PointsBet, and we can confidently say that we are working towards the same goal of a safe, regulated industry that is focused on player entertainment. We’re looking forward to working closely together following this milestone announcement.”

Scott Vanderwel, Chief Executive Officer at PointsBet, shared “Play’n GO has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality game content, and we’re thrilled to bring their titles to our platform. At PointsBet, our focus is on providing a safe and engaging entertainment experience for our players, and it’s clear that Play’n GO aligns with those values. Canadian casino enthusiasts recognize PointsBet as a trusted leader in iGaming, and this collaboration further enhances the exceptional experience we offer.”