Bob Wankel covers the Phillies and sports gambling for Crossing Broad. He is also a producer and co-host of Crossed Up: A Phillies Podcast. A South Jersey resident and graduate of Monmouth University, his past work includes six seasons as a freelance producer at NFL Films. On Twitter: @BWCrossingbroad
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Online Sports Betting: CO Set to Launch, Uncertainty in NY, NFL Draft Success
From a legal sports betting perspective, the dearth of events has led to an obvious dearth of wagering options offered by sportsbooks, but that doesn't mean the industry has come to a complete standstill.
A Look at the Super Bowl Futures Market Ahead of the NFL Divisional Round
A look at which Super Bowl contenders offer the best betting value ahead of the NFL Divisional Playoffs.
Weekend Betting Preview: Eagles, College Football, MLB Playoffs Headline Action
With so many games to bet on at our disposal, let’s survey the action to see if we can find some winners to get things rolling in the right direction this month.
Eagles-Lions Betting Preview: Can Wentz, Pederson Halt Ugly Trends?
The Eagles return home to Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday afternoon in search of a much-needed (won’t call it must-win quite yet), and they’ll need to do without the services of DeSean Jackson (and likely Alshon Jeffery) against a Detroit squad coming off an upset win at home against…
Eagles Betting Preview: Can the Birds Cover a Big Number Against Washington?
Week 1 of the NFL regular season is finally upon us, so it’s about that time to fire up the grills, crack open the beers, set your fantasy lineups, and, of course, bet legally on football.
Miami vs. Florida Betting Preview: Odds, Trends, Predictions
Meaningful football is back this weekend when Miami and Florida take the field at Camping World Stadium in Orlando on Saturday night.
Betting Roundup: Phillies Can’t Afford to Waste Big Weekend Opportunity
Lots of betting developments over the last week or so. The second year of NJ betting is right around the corner. But for those of you in PA, lots of developments are happening as the first season of legal football betting gets underway. Online casinos are now available in PA...
Are The Phillies a Good Second Half Bet?
The Phillies have looked like a bad bet so far this season. Will things change in the second half?