Matt MacKay
Matt MacKay
Matt MacKay is a commercial sports betting writer who also handicaps NFL, NHL, NCAAF, and PGA sports betting markets. His background in communications and writing, combined with his passion for sports, led Matt into the betting industry in 2020. Follow Matt on X to get updates on the latest online sports betting laws and regulations, free plays, and much more insight on his journey toward becoming a full-time sports betting personality.
Sport to bet on: NHL
Sports movie: Remember the Titans
Sports snack: Hot dogs
Covers feature: Injury reports
NFL Draft Bettors Cash In on Longshot Odds After Falcons Select QB Michael Penix 8th Overall
Bettors celebrate tickets with odds as long as +10,000 on Atlanta to select the University of Washington quarterback months after signing Kirk Cousins in free agency.
Mohegan Digital Launches Brand New Online Casino Experience
Bettors who are at least 21 years old and physically present in the Keystone State can sign up today at either Play.MoheganPAcasino.com or download its new Online Casino app from the App Store for iOS mobile devices or Google Play for Android users.
Hard Rock Bet Goes Live with SGP Max Feature
New feature allows customers to parlay multiple same-game parlays, combining up to 20 total wagers across various betting markets, bet types, and odds.
Ryan Garcia Appears to Confirm $2M Bet Placed Ahead of Haney Fight
Brash boxer appears to claim he won $10 million betting on himself, in addition to the $30 million he earned from the purse by competing in the fight Saturday.
Caesars Entertainment Launches Caesars NHL Blackjack For 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs
Caesars Entertainment is now featuring its official sponsorship lock-up logo and partnership designation with the NHL across every Caesars Digital iGaming platform.
$1.1 Million Lawsuit Filed By NHL Alumni Association Against PointsBet Canada
This action follows PointsBet Canada's decision to end its sponsorship agreement with the NHL Alumni Association
Louisiana Sports Betting Soars With $350M Handle in March
The Bayou State recorded a 10.8% hold rate last month with licensed sportsbook operators continuing to build on a profitable 2024.
Connecticut Aims to Amend College Sports Betting Laws
Constitution State lawmakers seek to allow sports bettors physically present in Connecticut to place wagers on in-state college sports teams.
Maine Sports Betting Revenue Declines in March
The decrease in the Pine Tree State's total state tax revenue from February to March 2024 represented a dip of $154,387.
NCAA Basketball Tournaments Surge in Popularity, Draw More Bets Than Super Bowl 58
Nearly four times the number of wagers placed on Super Bowl 58 were placed on the NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments at BetMGM.
Hard Rock Bet, Florida Panthers Form Multi-Year Partnership
Hard Rock Bet is currently the only online sportsbook available to sports bettors physically present in Florida.
Powerball Jackpot Winner From Oregon Claims $1.3B Prize
Lottery ticket holders had only a 1 in 292.2 million chance to win this latest Powerball jackpot, however, there were still multiple ticketholders who won $1 million.
Powerball Jackpot Reaches $1.3 Billion Ahead of Saturday Night Drawing
The Powerball jackpot continues to climb as 40 straight drawings have gone unsolved.
Iowa-UConn No. 1 Women's Single Betting Event of All Time at Major Sportsbook
Fans continue to watch and bettors continue to wager as Caitlin Clark and Iowa traverse their way through the March Madness field into the National Championship game.
Fanatics Closes on Illinois, Final State in PointsBet Acquisition
Fanatics closed on Illinois, the final state in its previously announced acquisition of PointsBet businesses in the U.S.
Iconic Tropicana Casino Closes in Las Vegas
Vegas landmark shuts down due to upcoming arrival of Oakland Athletics MLB franchise, which is set to relocate to Las Vegas on approximately nine acres of the casino’s property.
Circa Sports Launches Online Sportsbook in Kentucky
Kentucky is Circa’s fifth state of operation, with Colorado, Iowa, Illinois, and Nevada comprising the other four states where Circa Sports is currently available.
SBC 2024 Sports Betting Hall of Fame Inductees Unveiled
Christian Genetski, Jay Kornegay, John English among Class of 2024 inductees.
Baseball Sports Betting Scandals Then and Now: Shohei Ohtani and Pete Rose
Recent news about Ohtani's alleged involvement in a betting scandal comes in the wake of a 90-minute interview by interpreter Ippei Mizuhara.
BetMGM: Increase in Betting on Women's Sports Driven by Caitlin Clark, Other Stars, More Televised Games
From 2022 to 2023, women's betting at BetMGM increased 25% year over year. There were 2.5 times as many wagers placed on women’s college basketball this season compared to last campaign.