SPORTS BETTING

Jun 05 2026SPORTS

Kalshi’s $10 Trade‑Boost for Thursday Sports Games

Kalshi is offering a $10 bonus to new users who trade at least ten dollars in event contracts, using the promo code CBSSPORTS. The promotion comes at a time when several baseball matchups and the second game of the 2026 Stanley Cup Finals are scheduled for Thursday, giving traders plenty to choose f

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May 27 2026BUSINESS

Rhode Island sets new sports betting rules as Bally’s steps in

Rhode Island is shaking up its sports betting scene, but not everyone’s thrilled with how it’s happening. The state chose Bally’s to launch its second online sportsbook, beating out Rush Street Interactive, another company that wanted in. But here’s the catch: Bally’s won’t actually start operating

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May 23 2026SPORTS

Get $150 Bonus Bets at FanDuel with Just a $5 Play

Sports betting platforms often use first-time offers to draw in new users, and FanDuel’s latest promotion is no exception. For those willing to take a small risk, they’re handing out $150 in bonus bets—all you have to do is place a $5 bet on any San Antonio Spurs vs. Oklahoma City Thunder game. The

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May 20 2026SPORTS

McGregor’s Comeback Gamble: Can Old Habits Outweigh Holloway’s Edge?

Conor McGregor returns to the UFC stage in July 2026 after a five-year layoff, facing a fighter who’s been active the whole time. Critics aren’t giving him much of a chance. Part of the doubt comes from McGregor’s life outside the Octagon. While Holloway stays focused on training and family, McGrego

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May 19 2026BUSINESS

A sports betting bet is off at Wrigley Field

Two years after setting up shop inside Wrigley Field, the DraftKings betting counter closed its doors for good at the end of May. Officials say Illinois’ gambling tax rules made the location too expensive to keep running. DraftKings says the state’s 25-cent tax on every $1 of digital bets, jumping

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May 14 2026SPORTS

Game Night Preview: Key Sports Showdowns to Watch on May 13

The NBA playoffs heat up with the Cleveland Cavaliers facing the Detroit Pistons in Game 5, a matchup where home advantage plays a huge role. Detroit has been nearly unstoppable at home this season, winning eight of their last nine games there, while Cleveland struggles on the road with zero wins in

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May 12 2026SPORTS

Game Night Guide: Big Matches Across NBA, NHL, and MLB

Monday brings a packed sports schedule with high-stakes games in basketball, hockey, and baseball. The Detroit Pistons, fresh off a dramatic seven-game comeback against Orlando, now face the Cleveland Cavaliers in a best-of-seven series. Detroit hopes to seal a 3-1 lead in Game 4, but Cleveland will

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May 12 2026SPORTS

Predict with $20 Free to Start on NBA Playoff Bets

Polymarket offers a $20 bonus for new users ready to try prediction markets, but it comes with rules most beginners ignore. The promotion gives fresh players $20 in extra credit after they put down at least $20 of their own cash, a move that sounds generous until you realize how little cushion it pr

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May 06 2026SPORTS

Best games to watch and bet on this week

This week offers some unusual underdog stories in sports. The Los Angeles Lakers, usually powerhouses, are heavy underdogs in their playoff matchup against Oklahoma City. Their odds would be the steepest LeBron James has ever faced in his career. Still, they managed to pull off a surprise first-roun

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May 03 2026SPORTS

DraftKings Gives You a $100 Boost for the Kentucky Derby Weekend

The first Saturday of May is special because it brings one of the biggest races in horse racing, the 152nd Kentucky Derby. Fans can also watch intense NBA Game 7 matchups and the ongoing NHL and MLB playoffs, so screens will be full. For those who want a bonus, DraftKings offers a $100 welcome credi

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