deskgameI never imagined that nearly two decades later, casino workers and patrons would still be subjected to poisonous secondhand smoke. I know now that the tobacco industry used a calculated mix of fear and misinformation to convince owners, workers, and unions in the hospitality business that a smoking ban would devastate their livelihoods. That lie has cost lives.
deskgameThe Nittany Lions are 11.5-point favorites, and their moneyline odds are -470 at DraftKings. A $5 wager brings a potential profit of $1.06, but it’s worth it because you have a better chance of earning the $150 bonus. You could bet $5 on Penn State -11.5 and profit $4.62, but is the difference worth it when an additional $150 bonus is on the line?
deskgameIn the NFC on Sunday, Tampa Bay (-13.5) will clinch the NFC South title with a win over the Saints. If New Orleans scores an unlikely victory, Atlanta will take the division title with a win over Carolina (+8.5).
deskgameBut they are mixing apples with oranges. The tax increase would fall only on online gaming operations, the casinos and the racetracks get a percentage of the net revenue from online gaming and the sports books. A higher tax will reduce revenue to the casinos and racetracks.
deskgameNotre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard hands the ball off to running back Jeremiyah Love, left, during the first half against Georgia in the quarterfinals of a College Football Playoff, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in New Orleans.
