Texas residents cannot legally bet on Super Bowl 60 due to state laws prohibiting sports betting. However, they can use prediction markets like Kalshi to make predictions and trades on the game between the Patriots and Seahawks.
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Sports betting is illegal in Texas, both online and offline.
Texas residents can use prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket for Super Bowl predictions.
Kalshi predicts a 68% chance for the Seahawks and 33% for the Patriots to win Super Bowl 60.
Over $180 million has been spent on Super Bowl-related trades at Kalshi.
Seahawks' 68% chance translates to -213 odds, and Patriots' 33% chance is +203 odds.
A $100 trade on the Seahawks could pay $148; a $100 trade on the Patriots could pay $304.
Seahawks' Sam Darnold has the shortest odds to be named Super Bowl MVP.
Key matchups include Seattle's offensive line against Patriots' defensive tackles, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba versus the Patriots' secondary.
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The article discusses betting options related to Charlie Puth's performance of the national anthem at Super Bowl 60. People can place bets on how long it will take Puth to sing the anthem, with the current over/under set at 119.5 seconds. Betting options are available on platforms like FanDuel and Polymarket, each with specific rules for determining the length of the performance.
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Charlie Puth will sing the national anthem at Super Bowl 60.
The time for the anthem performance is a popular betting option.
The over/under time for the performance is set at 119.5 seconds.
FanDuel offers betting options, but only for users in Ontario, Canada.
Polymarket provides additional betting choices, including trading on exact times.
FanDuel and Polymarket calculate the anthem's length differently, focusing on when Puth finishes singing "brave."
Other bet options include whether players or coaches will cry during the anthem.
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The article discusses the popularity of betting on the Super Bowl 60 coin toss, a simple 50-50 bet on heads or tails. It explains where these bets can be placed and mentions the availability of the coin toss market in different states through various sportsbooks.
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The Super Bowl 60 coin toss is a common bet where people choose heads or tails.
DraftKings offers both heads and tails at odds of -103, meaning a $100 bet would return $197.09.
Sportsbooks such as DraftKings, FanDuel, and bet365 offer coin toss betting.
Prediction markets like Polymarket provide options to wager on the coin toss.
State regulations affect where these bets can be placed; availability varies by state and sportsbook.
FanDuel offers the coin toss market in 15 states and territories, including Arizona and New York.
Sports betting operators do not influence the article's editorial coverage.
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President Donald Trump commented on U.S. skier Hunter Hess, who expressed mixed feelings about representing the U.S. in the Winter Olympics. Trump criticized Hess on social media for saying he doesn't fully represent the U.S. right now.
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U.S. freestyle skier Hunter Hess is participating in the Winter Olympics in Italy.
Hess mentioned feeling "mixed emotions" about representing the U.S. during the event.
Hess stated that wearing the U.S. flag doesn't mean he agrees with everything happening in the country.
President Trump called Hess a "real loser" on Truth Social.
Trump suggested that if Hess does not represent the U.S., he should not have joined the Olympic team.
Trump used the phrase "MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN" in his social media post.
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Lindsey Vonn, an American skier, crashed during a downhill skiing competition at the Olympics after racing with a torn ACL. Her crash, which was shown repeatedly on live broadcasts, sparked backlash against the Olympic committee and broadcasters. Many viewers criticized the focus on replaying the crash as well as other broadcast issues during the event.
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Lindsey Vonn is an American skier who participated in a downhill skiing event at the Olympics.
Vonn crashed 12 seconds into her run and was taken to the hospital by helicopter.
She was competing with a torn ACL, a major knee ligament injury.
The broadcast of her crash was shown repeatedly, leading to criticism.
People around the world questioned why the Olympic committee allowed Vonn to compete with her injury.
There were broader complaints about the Olympics broadcasts, including excessive commercials during the opening ceremony.
No official update was given on Lindsey Vonn’s condition following her accident.
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The article discusses prop bets related to the Super Bowl 60 halftime show featuring Bad Bunny. Fans can bet on which songs Bad Bunny will perform and potential guest appearances during the show on prediction markets like Kalshi.
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The Super Bowl 60 halftime show will feature the artist Bad Bunny.
Fans can place bets on which songs Bad Bunny will perform as his opener.
A song called "Tití Me Preguntó" currently has the highest probability of being the opening song.
Over $40 million in trading activity for Bad Bunny's performance has been recorded at Kalshi.
Kalshi is one of the platforms where people can predict the halftime show's details.
Prediction markets also offer bets on possible guest performers joining Bad Bunny, such as Cardi B and others.
Bad Bunny's latest album won the Grammy for Album of the Year in 2026.
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The Seattle Seahawks might be sold after the upcoming Super Bowl game against the New England Patriots. Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, could be interested in buying the team since he has strong connections to Seattle, which is also where Amazon was started.
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The Seattle Seahawks might go on sale after Super Bowl LX.
The team's current owner, Jody Allen, inherited control after her brother Paul Allen, the previous owner, died in 2018.
The potential sale price of the Seahawks is reportedly over $6.05 billion.
Jeff Bezos, who founded Amazon in Seattle, might be a potential buyer.
Bezos was previously linked to the Washington Commanders' sale.
Buying the Seahawks would require approval from current NFL team owners.
Bezos has many personal and business ties to Seattle, making the Seahawks purchase logical for him.
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Lindsey Vonn crashed during the women's downhill event at the Winter Olympics, ending her chance to win a medal. Her teammate Breezy Johnson won gold in the race. Vonn's injury may prevent her from competing in other planned events at the Games.
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Lindsey Vonn crashed in the women's downhill event at the Winter Olympics.
Vonn was trying to win her fourth Olympic medal despite a recent knee injury.
Breezy Johnson, from the United States, won the gold medal in the downhill race.
Germany's Emma Aicher won the silver medal, and Italy’s Sofia Goggia took bronze.
Vonn suffered a serious fall and was taken away by helicopter for medical attention.
Vonn had planned to compete in additional events but her injury might stop her.
Vonn returned to skiing in 2024 after retiring in 2019 and having knee surgery.
Before her crash, Vonn had podium finishes in all World Cup downhill races this season.
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The article discusses various betting app promotions available for Super Bowl 60, featuring the Seattle Seahawks versus the New England Patriots. It lists special offers from several sportsbooks that users can take advantage of, depending on their state laws regarding sports betting.
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The Super Bowl 60 game is between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots.
Several betting apps are offering promotions for the Super Bowl, including DraftKings, BetMGM, bet365, Caesars Sportsbook, FanDuel, Fanatics Sportsbook, theScore Bet, and BetRivers.
Offers include bonus bets, bet matches, and other incentives that vary by app and user's location.
DraftKings offers $300 in bonus bets for a $5 wager that must win.
BetMGM provides a $1,500 safety net (refund in bonus bets if the initial bet loses) plus $50 in rewards points for a first deposit of $10 or more.
bet365 guarantees $100 in bonus bets for a $10 wager.
Caesars offers a bonus bet match up to $250.
Users not in states with legal sports betting can still participate in prediction markets and daily fantasy promotions.
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The Boston Celtics will play against the New York Knicks on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET. The game will be aired on ABC, and fans can watch it via live stream on Fubo, which offers a free trial.
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The Boston Celtics have won five games in a row and have a record of 34-18.
The New York Knicks have a record of 33-19, but their eight-game winning streak ended recently.
The game between the Celtics and Knicks will be broadcast nationally on ABC.
Boston Celtics' Jaylen Brown scored 29 points in a recent win against the Miami Heat.
Derrick White contributed with 21 points and a key 3-pointer in the Celtics' win over the Heat.
Nikola Vučević recently joined the Celtics and scored 11 points off the bench.
The Knicks lost their recent game 118-80 to the Detroit Pistons.
Key players Karl Anthony-Towns and OG Anunoby missed the last Knicks game due to injuries.
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The article highlights various promotions available for daily fantasy sports (DFS) during the Super Bowl 60 game between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots. It presents several promotional offers from different daily fantasy platforms, aimed at users interested in participating in DFS contests.
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The article is about daily fantasy sports promos for the Super Bowl game between the Seahawks and Patriots.
The promotions are targeted at users from states where sports betting is not legal.
Underdog Fantasy offers a promotion where a $5 play earns $75 in additional entries.
Sleeper provides either a $20 non-deposit bonus or a deposit match up to $100.
Betr, co-owned by Jake and Logan Paul, gives users up to $210 in bonuses with a sign-up.
DraftKings provides a $60 bonus and additional sports picks with a $5 play.
Chalkboard offers a $20 free pick along with a $100 deposit match bonus.
Newsweek may receive a commission if readers sign up through the links provided.
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The article discusses a promotional offer by Fanatics Sportsbook for Super Bowl 60. People who sign up can get up to $1,000 in FanCash to use for betting or buying fan gear. There are also extra betting promotions available during the game, such as boosted bets on the Seahawks and Patriots matchup.
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Fanatics Sportsbook offers up to $1,000 in FanCash for new sign-ups.
FanCash can be used for betting or buying fan merchandise.
No promo code is needed to get the FanCash offer.
There are special betting markets for Super Bowl 60, including bets on the coin toss and game outcomes.
There are additional promotions, like a 100% moneyline boost for the Seahawks-Patriots game.
To use the offer, people must provide personal information and make a deposit.
Newsweek may earn a commission if users sign up through the article's links.
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This article discusses a promotional offer from theScore Bet, which allows new users to receive a bonus when betting on Super Bowl 60 between the Seahawks and Patriots. Depending on their location, users can either get a $1,000 first bet reset or a $100 bonus. The article also highlights some betting options available for the game.
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theScore Bet offers new users a chance to get a $1,000 first bet reset or a $100 bonus.
The $1,000 first bet reset means users get refunded if their first bet loses.
The $100 bonus requires a winning $10 bet and is available in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.
Users can bet on various outcomes such as Seahawks-Patriots game results and total points scored.
Popular parlays are available for tonight's game, with different combinations like team win and player performance.
To activate the offer, users must register, enter the NEWSWEEK promo code, and make a deposit.
Bonus bets received have a seven-day expiration period.
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The article discusses a special promotion from Caesars Sportsbook, offering a $250 bonus bet for those placing wagers on Super Bowl 60. The game features the Seattle Seahawks versus the New England Patriots. The promotion allows bettors to place a bet up to $250 and receive a matching bonus.
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Caesars Sportsbook provides a $250 bet match offer for Super Bowl 60.
The game is between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots.
To activate the offer, users need to use the promo code NEWSWK250BM.
Bettors can place wagers on various markets with up to 16 available bet boosts.
Examples of boosts include specific player achievements, like passing or receiving yards.
The bonus is available once a user creates an account and makes a deposit.
Newsweek may earn a commission if users sign up through their links.
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The article discusses the betting options for Super Bowl 60 in California, where online and retail sports betting are not legal. However, residents can use prediction markets like Kalshi to make trades. The article highlights the match between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots.
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Super Bowl 60 takes place at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
Online and retail sports betting are not allowed in California.
Prediction markets like Kalshi are legal and offer ways to predict and trade on the game.
Kalshi's current odds suggest the Seahawks have a 68% chance of winning, while the Patriots have a 33% chance.
A $100 trade on the Seahawks could return $148, while the same on the Patriots could return $304.
The Seattle Seahawks' defense is highly rated, and they have been strong throughout the season.
New England's offense has struggled with protection and turnovers in recent games.
The article predicts a Seahawks victory in the Super Bowl matchup.
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American skier Lindsey Vonn had an accident during the women's downhill race at the Winter Olympics. This happened nine days after she seriously injured her left knee.
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Lindsey Vonn is an American skier.
She crashed during the women's downhill event at the Winter Olympics.
The accident occurred nine days after she injured her left anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), which is a major knee injury.
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Michigan and Ohio State will face off in a college basketball game on February 8, 2026. The game will be broadcast on CBS, with a live stream available on Fubo. Michigan aims to secure a season sweep against their rivals.
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The Michigan Wolverines have a 21-1 record this season.
Ohio State Buckeyes hold a 15-7 record.
The game is on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Value City Arena in Columbus.
Michigan won their previous matchup with Ohio State 74-62 on January 23.
Nimari Burnett from Michigan recently scored a career-high 31 points in a game.
The game will be shown on CBS and can be streamed on Fubo.
Michigan's recent victory was their 12th in a row.
Ohio State currently leads the all-time series against Michigan 108-85.
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Kristaps Porzingis plans to start playing for the Golden State Warriors after the NBA All-Star break. He was traded from the Atlanta Hawks and aims to return on February 19 against the Boston Celtics. Porzingis has been out since January 7 and hopes to contribute to the team as they prepare for the playoffs.
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Kristaps Porzingis is joining the Golden State Warriors.
He aims to play his first game with the Warriors on February 19 against the Boston Celtics.
Porzingis last played on January 7 and has missed 16 games so far.
At the Hawks, Porzingis played 17 games, averaging 24.3 minutes and scoring 17.1 points per game.
The Warriors traded for Porzingis after Jimmy Butler’s injury, needing a strong front-court player.
Golden State currently ranks eighth in the Western Conference with a 28-25 record.
Porzingis emphasized wanting to play without a time limit, but medical staff will decide his playing time.
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North Carolina's athletic director apologized to Duke’s head coach after an incident where some of Duke’s staff were hit during a chaotic court-storming by fans. This happened after North Carolina beat Duke with a last-second shot, leading to confusion and fan celebrations. The athletic director promised to improve safety during future events.
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North Carolina upset Duke with a last-second shot, winning 71-68.
Fans stormed the court, thinking the game was over, leading to chaos.
Referees added 0.4 seconds to the clock, and fans had to clear the court.
Duke’s head coach said staff members were hit during the court-storming.
North Carolina’s athletic director apologized and promised to improve safety measures.
Duke and North Carolina will face each other again on March 7.
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Texas Tech and West Virginia are set to face off in an NCAA college basketball game. Texas Tech, ranked 13th, aims to break a losing streak while West Virginia had a recent win. The game will air on FOX and be available for streaming on Fubo.
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Texas Tech Red Raiders have a 16-6 record.
West Virginia Mountaineers have a 15-8 record.
The game is on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET.
Texas Tech lost their last game to Kansas with a score of 64-61.
West Virginia recently won against Cincinnati, coming back from a 14-point deficit.
Texas Tech has beaten West Virginia in their last two meetings.
The game will be shown on FOX and can be streamed live on Fubo.
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