One of the last days of October marks a historic moment for legal sports betting.
On Monday, Oct. 30, all four major U.S. professional sports leagues are in action, creating the heralded sports equinox. The occasion, which requires the NHL, NBA, NFL, and MLB to hold games on the same day, will happen on Monday for only the 30th time in U.S. sports history.
Today is Oct. 30, 2023.
— Ben Stevens (@BenScottStevens) October 30, 2023
Today is the ONLY Sports Equinox of the entire year.
There is one NFL game, one MLB game, nine NHL games, and 11 NBA games.
It is the just the 30th Sports Equinox ever.
Days like today must be appreciated.
As part of Monday’s lineup, the Texas Rangers will take on the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix for Game 3 of the World Series. The series, which is tied 1-1, provides the Rangers with the opportunity to increase their chances of winning their first championship.
NHL fans will have plenty to choose from on Oct. 30 with nine games on the slate. It includes last season’s first-round playoff matchup between the Boston Bruins and Florida Panthers.
The NBA, which kicked off its season on Oct. 24, has 11 games on tap. The lineup features a revamped Milwaukee Bucks roster facing the Miami Heat — reigning Eastern Conference champions.
America’s most popular professional sports league — the NFL — will see the Las Vegas Raiders take on the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. The reeling Raiders will look to spoil a strong start to the season for the Lions as Detroit looks to rebound from a Week 7 blowout loss.
Marketing opportunity
Monday’s sports equinox presents a promising opportunity for online sports betting sites.
FanDuel, the No. 1 sportsbook in America in terms of market share at 47%, is offering a 50% profit boost on sports equinox parlays. However, DraftKings — which is ranked No. 2 — will be providing its users with a sports equinox parlay profit boost of up to 100%.
🏀 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗦 𝗘𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗡𝗢𝗫 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗙𝗜𝗧 𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗦𝗧 ⚾️
— FanDuel Sportsbook (@FDSportsbook) October 30, 2023
ALL customers get a 50% Profit Boost Token to use on any 3+ leg Parlay/SGP/SGP+ today 🪙
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In Canada, FanDuel is offering users who place a sports equinox parlay of at least $5 with bonus wagers.
BetMGM is taking advantage by providing users with a 50% sports equinox parlay boost token.
