Is there a light at the end of the tunnel? Or is that the COVID-19 freight train ready to strike again? There have been discussions about some sports resuming with NASCAR and Bundesliga having return dates this month. UFC 249 is scheduled to take place over the weekend. And the PGA Tour, English Premier League and La Liga have outlined plans for a return in June. Things are starting to look up from a sports and betting standpoint, but we’re not there yet. In the meantime we have an array of betting options on the docket this week from table tennis to darts, and esports to simulated games. Let’s take a look at some of the options available.
Golf
It’s not simulated or a virtual event. Nope, the men’s Golden State Tour and the women’s Cactus Tour have real golfers competing for real money on a real course. Golf course operations in Arizona have been deemed an essential service and all necessary precautions are being taken. The men head to the Legacy Golf Resort in Phoenix for the aptly named Legacy Classic this week. A consistent performer on the Korn Ferry Tour, Dylan Wu opened as co-favorite with KK Limbhasut on the odds posted at BookMaker.eu. The three-day tournament starts Monday.
The women are in Fountain Hills for the Desert Challenge with last week’s winner Mina Harigae a slight favorite on the odds board over two-time winner Sophia Popov. The women will also play 54 holes over three days beginning on Wednesday.
Sports Sims
The good thing about simulated sporting events is that players don’t get tired and you can play games every day. Oh, hey, guess what? There are simulated games in every sport all week long. In a recent poll conducted by BookMaker.eu, over 55 percent said Madden NFL20 was their favorite sim game to bet on. So in response to that another tournament was born. The Madden NFL20 Throw a Dog a Bone tournament continues this week. Tournament odds as well as spreads and totals for each game are available at BookMaker.eu.
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If you’re looking for a quick game of hoops check out the NBA 2K20 tournament featuring six-minute quarters. The best-of-five series are underway with odds and a schedule at BookMaker.eu. Conference finals in the latest NHL 20 tournament are going on this week along with a number of exhibition games. Stream all the action at Twitch.tv.
Esports
Computer gaming, or esports, has emerged as the primary betting option during the coronavirus pandemic. And as always there is no shortage of options at the betting window. Counter Strike: Global Offensive is one of the most bet on games in the virtual world with a number of leagues taking place this week. ESL One: Road to Rio qualifying continues with games in the European, North American, Oceania, Asian and CIS regions. Dreamhack, Clutch, Blast Rising, ESEA and Loot.bet are all leagues that will be competing this week.
If CS:GO isn’t your game don’t worry. There are a number of other leagues featuring League of Legends and DOTA 2. Soccer is also huge in the gaming community and at online sportsbooks with a number of games from some of the biggest leagues in Mexico and Europe being contested. Check out the weekly menu of esports with odds and wagering opportunities at BookMaker.eu.
Soccer
Belarus set the standard and now other countries are getting back on the pitch. Soccer is back in South Korea with games in the K League getting started on Friday. Top leagues in Nicaragua and Turkmenistan are also playing. It’s not the best soccer in the world as the top European leagues remain on ice, but it’s another sign that things are starting to come around. Odds for all matches are posted at BookMaker.eu so place your wager now.
Table Tennis
Otherwise known as ping pong, the game is flourishing in Russia, Ukraine and the Czech Republic with tournaments that never seem to end. There is a men’s and women’s side battling it out for the Setka Cup. The Russian Pro League is smacking the ball around, and the ITT Cup in Armenia is scheduled to take place this week. Get on over to BookMaker.eu for a schedule of games and to place your wager.
Futures
With sports nearing a comeback we’re starting to see futures odds surface. There is a complete list for the NFL with Super Bowl, conference, division and win total lines. Player futures for MLB are up as are odds for the French Open tennis winner and The Masters golf champion. Politics are a hot-button issue, especially during the coronavirus pandemic. Will President Trump get a second term? He’s the favorite at BookMaker.eu.
