And second, FanDuel planting its flag in the state is a big deal.įanDuel Sportsbook has emerged as the betting handle and revenue leader in New Jersey, through a combination of its popular mobile app and its land-based hub at the Meadowlands Racetrack. First off, bringing in Celek followed the initial New Jersey tradition of having a legit local sports celebrity place the first bet, something the other Pennsylvania books haven’t mirrored. The novelty of a Philly sportsbook opening has somewhat worn off by now. Bettors line up at the new sports book’s seven teller windows

The Valley Forge Turf Club in Oaks, operated by Parx parent company Greenwood Gaming, opened its sportsbook almost simultaneously to its six-miles-away neighbor Valley Forge Casino this week. SugarHouse Casino led the way last December, followed by Parx Casino, Harrah’s Philadelphia, and the South Philadelphia Turf Club in January. Valley Forge Casino, located about 25 miles northwest of downtown Philadelphia, becomes one of six brick-and-mortar locations in the area to offer sports betting. Next, somebody should set odds on whether Celek will swing by Valley Forge again in the fall to collect his $36.67 if the bet wins. “It’s going to take a long time for this bet to come to fruition, but Bryce is going to do it for me,” Celek said.

Celek put $20 on new Phillies slugger Bryce Harper to hit over 33½ home runs this upcoming season - apparently a popular bet, because the over came with a -120 price on Wednesday (the under was even money).

The 11-year NFL veteran has an estimated net worth of $6 mm, and when it comes to sports betting, he is practicing highly conservative bankroll management. “We knew that, and that seemed to fuel us.”Ĭelek was the guest of honor at the opening of the FanDuel Sportsbook at Valley Forge Casino Resort, and the ex-Eagle wore his bulky championship ring on his left index finger as he placed the first bet following the noon Wednesday ribbon cutting. “We were underdogs all throughout the playoffs,” since-retired tight end Brent Celek said on Wednesday. They embraced their underdog status - despite having the best record in the NFC, they were getting points at home against both Atlanta and Minnesota and then in the Super Bowl against New England - and many players called attention to it by wearing dog masks when they didn’t have their helmets on. Sports betting legalization outside Nevada was still a few months away when the Philadelphia Eagles went on their 2018 Super Bowl run, but the players on that team were very much aware of the betting lines in their games.

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