Geoff Zochodne
Geoff Zochodne
799 Articles
799 Articles
Geoff joined Covers as a sports betting journalist in May 2021 amid the legalization boom. Prior to that, he spent time writing about business and politics at the Financial Post and QP Briefing.
Sport to bet on: Golf or NASCAR
Sports movie: Senna
Sports snack: Giant pretzel
Covers feature: Odds and betting lines
Nate Diaz over Donald Cerrone at UFC 141. I was in Las Vegas at the time and saw my bet win while watching the fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
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Scheffler Detained at PGA Championship, Creating Uncertainty for Sports Bettors
Scheffler was scheduled to tee off at 10:08 ET on Friday for the second round of the tournament. If he were unable to play via disqualification or withdrawal, it could have had huge consequences for betting markets.
Illinois Committee Advances Anti-Dave & Buster’s Betting Bill
While the sponsor of the bill tried to refrain from mentioning Dave & Buster’s, his comments suggested it was the company’s recently revealed plan to launch a betting feature on its app that was the inspiration for the measure.
Horse Racing is Set on Winning Over Sports Bettors. It Isn't Easy.
With the Preakness Stakes this weekend, it should, in theory, be an ideal time for the horse racing industry to woo new and loyal customers who already bet on sports.
Alberta Making Progress Toward Ontario-Like Online Sports Betting, iGaming Market
Alberta is putting the pieces in place to establish its own Ontario-like system for online sports betting and internet casino gambling.
Feds Ask SCOTUS to Shut Down Florida Firms’ Sports Betting Challenge
The stakes are high, as Florida is the largest state by population with some form of legal sports betting, even if that legality is being challenged in court.
Sportsbooks Still Getting the Messi Bump for Major League Soccer Betting Markets
Inter Miami games are the most-bet MLS matches at BetMGM — “they compare to action we see on Premier League games.”
Ontario Court Dismisses Legal Challenge of Online Sports Betting, iGaming Scheme
The ruling could give other provinces the sort of legal cover they need to pursue a similar regulatory framework and create Ontario-like markets elsewhere in Canada.
California, iGaming Cannibalization, and Sports Betting Conspiracy Theories: An SBC Summit NA Notebook
Time to recap some of the best quotes from this year's SBC Summit North America conference, which touched on everything from the prospects for sports betting in California to the argument over cannibalization caused (or not caused) by iGaming.
Banning Props and Other Sports Betting Markets May Make Fighting Match-Fixing Harder
Sports betting watchdogs can only bark when they see something, and they may only see something if it is within a regulated environment.
NCAA Membership To Consider ‘Liberalized’ Sports Betting Rules: Official
The NCAA’s membership — the huge number of colleges and universities with athletic programs — will weigh this year on whether to loosen up a bit when it comes to legal sports betting by student-athletes and coaches.
‘Naive’ to Think Illegal Sportsbooks Not Offering Problematic Props, BetMGM CEO Suggests
The comments from the head of one of the bigger online sports betting operators in the U.S. highlight the difficulties that have arisen around ensuring the integrity of games in the age of widespread legal event wagering.
The Tax Hike Threat is Real for Sports Betting Sites
Sportsbooks are facing several proposed tax hikes and perhaps the prospect of even more if other states deem it good policy and follow suit.
Proposal for Competitive Sports Betting Scene in D.C. Creates Tax Concerns
At the moment, FanDuel is the only online sportsbook operator authorized to take action throughout most of the district.
Historic Kentucky Derby May Shed Light on Online Sportsbooks' Success with Horse Racing
This year’s "Run for the Roses" will also be the first since Kentucky legalized sports betting in 2023.
Online Betting on the Kentucky Derby in Ontario Has Changed. Here’s How.
Adding horse racing to a betting app seems like such a small and natural thing, but the recent changes to legal sports betting in Canada made it much more complicated.
The Cost of ‘Official’ Sports Betting Partnerships is High, but Getting Lower
The numbers suggest that the cost of official team and league partnerships is substantial for sportsbook operators and act as both a headwind and tailwind for those companies as they strive for consistent profitability.
Hawaii Lawmakers Approve a Sports Betting Study — But It Will Take Time
The study’s approval could help convince some Hawaii lawmakers, as a majority in the legislature remains skeptical of legal sports betting.
Sports Betting Left Behind in Alabama, Ending Legalization Hopes as Gambling Bills Advance
It’s been a tough go for the pro-sports betting crowd in the south this year, with failures in Georgia, Mississippi, and, now, Alabama.
Is Sports Betting Legalization Dead Again in Minnesota?
There are still a few weeks left of potential lawmaking in Minnesota before the state legislature adjourns for the year on May 20.
Dave & Buster's Shoots For Sports Betting-Like ‘Engagement’ With New ‘Gaming’ Feature
Tuesday's announcement got people talking on social media, and not all of that chatter was positive.
