Gaming Today Playbook: SimpleBet CEO Interview | Wyndham Championship Odds | NFL Week 1 Odds
Betting picks by sports bettors for sports bettors.
Last weekend’s UFC card could’ve been better. Bobby Green was a great play at 5:1 but narrowly lost by decision. I was surprised to not see it as a split decision. Cyril Gane annihilated Derrick Lewis as we predicted and we hit a parlay.
This week, we’ve got golf picks from our expert Bill Bowman. The UFC is off this weekend; if you are interested in Bellator or PFL, I’m betting Gegard Mousasi ITD (+180). That is my only play on that card.
Lastly, I had the pleasure of interviewing the CEO of SimpleBet this week. Chris Bevilacqua was an absolute pleasure to speak with. We discussed the micro bet market and its seemingly limitless potential. The rest of that story will go live tomorrow.
Interview With SimpleBet CEO Chris Bevilacqua
SimpleBet provides micro betting markets to sportsbooks. When you see these hyper-specific micro bets such as next pitch to be a strike or next play to be a pass play; you’re almost definitely looking at a SimpleBet product.
They currently provide this service to companies like Intralot, FanDuel, and DraftKings. Currently, this is just on a free-to-play basis, but that is expected to change in the near future.
SimpleBet Prepared To Innovate Sports Betting
As Chris described, sportsbooks are mostly in the copycat business. They are all producing the same product with marginally different betting options. Rather than continue that trend, SimpeBet wants to innovate and give fans a different overall experience.
What Could The Future Of Sports Betting Look Like?
Chris has a very interesting perspective on this. The entire industry is undergoing widespread changes.
Chris describes what he sees as, ”mass consolidation where 3-5 companies buy out most of the competitors and own 90% of the customer base.”
Lastly, he predicts that 50% of the entire handle will be live betting on sports, in particular micro betting.
Stay tuned to GamingToday.com for the full interview soon!
Bowman: 2021 Wyndham Championship Golf Picks
The FedEx Cup Playoffs are nearly here. This weekend is the Wyndham Championship, the last opportunity to compete before next week’s Northern Trust. So without further ado, let’s call on our golf aficionado Bill Bowman for this weekend’s breakdown.
Matt Kuchar +13000
These golf odds are wild. Bowman is giving out a 130:1 value play this weekend. While it is extremely unlikely that Kuchar wins this weekend, he sees the lack of star power at this tournament to be an opportunity. Tail with caution, but if you are still up from the Dillashaw Sandhagan wins, this could be worth a unit.
Ricky Fowler +4500
“The Bubble Boy” as Bowman refers to him. He is ranked exactly 125th, just barely enough to qualify for the FedEx Cup Playoffs. He has never missed the playoffs, so Bowman would like to back a golfer that has been there and done that.
8/12: Take Advantage Of DraftKings and PointsBet Existing-User Promos Before They Expire
Each week I search the sports betting market for existing user sportsbook promotions. Sometimes they are awesome and other times they aren’t. Rest assured, you will not miss another “no-brainer bet” ever again.
FanDuel Sportsbook: Field of Dreams Bonus! Get $5 for every home run hit in the Field of Dreams Stadium. All you have to do is place an eligible wager on August 12th (today). The dimensions of the Field of Dreams are incredibly small. 300 feet to left, 350 to center, 315 to right. Be sure to opt-in.
DraftKings Sportsbook: Big Bet Bonus is here! DraftKings is hooking it up through August 14th. Place a single wager of $600 or more and get a $300 free bet back in return. Please bet responsibly here, but a great promotion by DraftKings. Be sure to opt-in at the promo page.
PointsBet Sportsbook: Ready for the first no-brainer existing-user bet of the NFL season? Well, it is here. Max bet $10, if Tom Brady throws for 1 yard or more, you win! Odds are +100, be sure to opt-in at the promos page.
NFL Week 1 Odds Across All Sportsbooks
Week 1 of the NFL season is fast approaching. As the August days turn into fall nights, we have put together every sportsbook’s odds for every week 1 game. Plus, claim your week 1 bonuses!
Everything you need to know about week 1 NFL betting lines.
As always…. “Bet with your head, not over it…” - Furio Giunta
~ Erich Richter, GamingToday Sports Betting Expert
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