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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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.
Mobile Sports Betting Bill Dies in Mississippi Legislature After Deadline Missed
Sports betting is still legal in the Magnolia State but only on the property of a brick-and-mortar casino.
Rivalry’s Search for New Bettors Embraces an Esports Tradition: the LAN Party
The blending of online betting with in-person events, and the embrace of esports and the LAN party, could help Rivalry stand out from the pack in Ontario, the only province in Canada with a competitive market for online sports wagering and iGaming.
The NFL Draft is a Struggle for Legal Sportsbooks — But Great for Bettors
Booking the NFL Draft is like "having 16 NFL games and every quarterback is questionable," one oddsmaker said.
CFL Player Suspended for Betting, as Wagering Woes Continue for Pro Sports
The CFL, NBA, and others have embraced legal sports betting as a way to boost interest in their games and add additional sources of revenue. Those partnerships stick out when controversies ensue.
Where Can You (Legally) Bet on the 2024 NFL Draft?
With the NFL Draft set to kickoff in Detroit on Thursday night, bettors should be aware of where they can and cannot get down a legal wager on the action.
Kentucky Regulators Reviewing NCAA Request for College Player Prop Betting Ban
The NCAA has been lobbying states to prohibit those betting markets due to concerns about student-athlete harassment and threats, among other things.
Sports Betting Conference Committee Appointed in Mississippi as Legislative Deadlines Near
The job of those committee members will be to see if there’s a compromise that can be reached on legislation passed by the Mississippi House with the intent of making online sports betting legal throughout the state.
