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TheLines.com: Rams open as a consensus 4-point favorite over Bengals in Super Bowl
Fueled by a fourth-quarter comeback to beat the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, the Los Angeles Rams have claimed favorite status to win Super Bowl 56, according to analysts TheLines, which tracks odds in the U.S. regulated sports betting market.
The Rams are favored by 4 points to beat the Cincinnati Bengals in the Super Bowl on Feb. 12. The over/under total has been set at 49.5 points, according to a consensus of the nation’s largest legal online sportsbooks — including DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, BetRivers, Caesars, and PointsBet.
“These playoff games have been as thrilling as any in NFL history and the stage is set for a similar Super Bowl, despite a matchup that not many expected,†said Brett Collson, lead analyst for TheLines.com. “From Tampa Bay to Green Bay to Kansas City, the favorites dropped. This matchup is compelling from many viewpoints, including the quarterback battle between Joe Burrow and Matthew Stafford will draw a lot of attention.â€
Stafford played for 12 seasons with the perpetually struggling Detroit Lions before an offseason trade sent him to the Rams prior to this season. With a collection of veteran talent like Aaron Donald, Odell Beckham Jr., Von Miller and Cooper Kupp surrounding him, Stafford has the Rams in the franchise’s fifth Super Bowl. The Rams are 1-4 in their history, with the lone win coming in the 1999 season against Tennessee.
The Rams opened the season at +1500 to win the Super Bowl and now find themselves favored to win and playing on their home field at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. This is the second straight season that the Super Bowl is being played at the home stadium of one of the participants: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Kansas City Chiefs last year at Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium.
Only two teams — the Houston Texans and Detroit Lions — had longer preseason odds to win the Super Bowl than the Bengals, who opened the season at +15000. And Cincinnati was a 150-1 shot at BetMGM after a Week 2 loss to the Chicago Bears. Yet Cincinnati knocked off the Las Vegas Raiders on Wild Card Weekend and ousted top-seeded Tennessee in the Divisional round. Burrow and the Bengals then went to Kansas City and shocked the 7.5-point-favorite Chiefs on Sunday to record the franchise’s first Super Bowl appearance since the 1988 season.
Cincinnati is 0-2 all-time in Super Bowls, with both losses coming to the San Francisco 49ers. The Bengals are one of 12 NFL franchises to have never won the championship game. Burrow is seeking to become the first player in football history to win the Heisman Trophy, a college national championship, and the Super Bowl.
The consensus point spreads for the Super Bowl, as of Jan. 30:
- Cincinnati Bengals vs. Los Angeles Rams (-4); over/under 49.5.
Opening Preseason Super Bowl odds
- Kansas City Chiefs (+500)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (+600)
- Buffalo Bills (+1150)
- Baltimore Ravens (+1400)
- Green Bay Packers (+1400)
- San Francisco 49ers (+1400)
- Los Angeles Rams (+1500)
- Cleveland Browns (+1600)
- Seattle Seahawks (+2500)
- Tennessee Titans (+3000)
- Los Angeles Chargers (+3300)
- Dallas Cowboys (+3500)
- Indianapolis Colts (+3500)
- New England Patriots (+3700)
- New Orleans Saints (+4000)
- Miami Dolphins (+4000)
- Arizona Cardinals (+4800)
- Pittsburgh Steelers (+5000)
- Washington Football Team (+5000)
- Denver Broncos (+5000)
- Minnesota Vikings (+5000)
- Chicago Bears (+6600)
- Atlanta Falcons (+8000)
- New York Giants (+8000)
- Carolina Panthers (+9000)
- Las Vegas Raiders (+10000)
- Philadelphia Eagles (+12500)
- Jacksonville Jaguars (+13000)
- New York Jets (+15000)
- Cincinnati Bengals (+15000)
- Detroit Lions (+25000)
- Houston Texans (+30000)
Current Super Bowl odds:
- LA Rams -190
- Cincinnati Bengals +160
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21VIRAL ADDS BITBLOX CRYPTO PREDICTION GAMES
21VIRAL has confirmed the integration of Bitblox’s unique crypto-price-based games into its platform. This distribution deal allows 21VIRAL access to popular games such as “3 in a Row,” “Up or Down?” and “Up or Down? Turbo.”
In these prediction games, players can guess whether the price of Bitcoin will rise or fall. The timing is particularly favourable, as the recent bull run in cryptocurrencies and heightened mainstream awareness following the US presidential election have contributed to their popularity.
Christoph Härtel, CEO of 21VIRAL, stated, “We are excited to onboard Bitblox Games to our GameConnector platform. These unique games, based on the crypto market, are highly entertaining and engaging, providing our operator partners with an innovative way to attract and retain players across Latin America.”
Brandt Page, CEO of Bitblox Games, added, “Working with the 21VIRAL team has been a pleasure, from our initial discussions to the contract exchange. The fast integration took less than four weeks, which is a significant advantage for any game studio like ours. Speed to market is crucial for optimal distribution of our crypto-prediction games.”
“The recent developments in the US have led to a surge in the crypto market, increasing the demand for our games within the iGaming ecosystem. As awareness of cryptocurrencies continues to grow in mainstream media, we look forward to collaborating with 21VIRAL and expanding our distribution in the Latin American market”.
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Arizona Department of Gaming Releases September Sports Betting Figures
Bettors in Arizona wagered approximately $732 million on sports in September of 2024, according to a new report by the Arizona Department of Gaming. This represents an approximate 20% increase when compared to September of 2023.
The state collected approximately $3.96 million in privilege fees in the month. You can view the full September report on the ADG website: LINK.
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Play’n GO announces partnership with US operator Stardust Casino
Play’n GO content now live with Boyd Interactive-owned brand Stardust in New Jersey and Pennsylvania Â
Play’n GO, the world’s leading casino entertainment provider, has today announced a new US operator partnership with leading brand Stardust Casino.Â
Stardust Casino, owned by Boyd Interactive, will now host Play’n GO content in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, meaning Stardust Casino players in these states will now have access to classic Play’n GO titles such as Piggy Blitz, Fire Joker, and Colt Lightning.Â
Play’n GO entered New Jersey in September 2022, and entered Pennsylvania earlier this year, making a total of five states where it is licensed as a games provider.  Â
Magnus Olsson, Chief Commercial Officer at Play’n GO, commented, “It’s great to join forces with Stardust Casino in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, two of our most important markets globally, not just in the US. The Stardust Casino brand goes back decades in the gaming landscape of the United States, and the introduction of our games to their platform is an exciting prospect for both businesses. Â
“Play’n GO is the world’s leading casino entertainment provider. We set the industry standard for game content and innovation. This partnership is another significant milestone on our journey in the US, and our focus now turns to unlocking the full potential of this partnership for both Play’n GO and Stardust Casino.â€Â
Alexander Angelo, CRM Director, Stardust Casino, added “We’re equally enthusiastic to welcome Play’n GO to the Stardust Casino family, and we’re excited to introduce our players in Pennsylvania and New Jersey to some classic Play’n GO games. We’re determined to offer our players the best online casino gaming experience possible, so adding Play’n GO’s games to our portfolio of over 200 online games was a no-brainer. We’re looking forward to many years of success together.â€Â
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