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Khadija Bilal

Sports Editor

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Khadija, an accomplished author with over a decade of experience under her belt, joined Sports Talk Philly in 2021. Her expertise lie in the world of online gambling, with a strong focus on online sports betting, helping bettors improve their knowledge and understanding through her informative articles.

Articles by Khadija Bilal (22)

Illinois Sports Betting Sites 2026 – Top 10 Legal IL Online Sportsbooks Compared

Illinois sports betting was legalized in June 2019, and online and in-person sports wagering launched officially in 2020. The state now offers almost 10 regulated sportsbook apps alongside dozens of offshore platforms available in IL. Here, we look closer at Illinois’ legal sportsbooks, what they offer, how to sign up, and the taxes you can […]

Khadija Bilal  •  14 Oct 2024
Best Soccer Betting Sites in the USA 2026 – Top 10 Online & Live Soccer Betting Offers

Online soccer betting is rapidly gaining ground on America’s top four traditional sports at the bookmakers. This fact is evidenced by the near-12 million wagers placed on the US men’s team at the last World Cup. As a result, many sportsbooks have upped their soccer betting offering, covering more of the top events like the […]

Khadija Bilal  •  14 Oct 2024
Best Live Betting Sites 2026 – Top Sportsbooks for Live In-Play Betting

Live betting takes pre-game wagering to the next level, where bettors leave fixed odds behind and place bets on sports matches already in play. Since this betting style provides an on-the-edge-of-your-seats experience and is gaining popularity quickly, more and more online offshore sportsbooks now offer live betting suites. In this guide, we take you through […]

Khadija Bilal  •  14 Oct 2024
Iowa Sports Betting Guide – Compare the Best IA Sportsbooks

The Hawkeye State is one of the most progressive states when it comes to sports wagering. One of the few that pushed for legalization as soon as the Supreme Court of the United States repealed PASPA, Iowa sports betting became available to residents in 2019. Since then, the industry has flourished.  In this guide, we […]

Khadija Bilal  •  11 Oct 2024
The Sharpest Sportsbooks in the World 2026 – Sharp Sports Betting Guide

The sharpest sportsbooks take online wagering to the next level, making it simple for high-rollers to profit from their wagers by offering low fees, lightning-fast lines, and high bet limits. While most sportsbooks favor recreational bettors, these sites encourage pros and bettors looking to make more than a few quick bucks. If this sounds like […]

Khadija Bilal  •  11 Oct 2024
Best UFC Betting Sites & Apps 2026 – Top 10 MMA Online Betting Sportsbooks

Ultimate Fighting Championship fans looking to learn more about UFC online sports betting sites have come to the right place. Since the UFC burst onto the MMA scene in 1993, it has rapidly gained popularity, becoming an increasingly attractive sport to wager on. In this guide, we review the best MMA betting sites available today. […]

Khadija Bilal  •  10 Oct 2024
How to Bet on UFC Fights – Top UFC Betting Tips

The Ultimate Fighting Championship launched in 1993 as an almost novelty MMA spectacle, but three decades later it’s broadcast into 975 million living rooms in 170 countries each year. As a result of its unprecedented cultural success, combat sports bettors nationwide want to know how to bet on UFC fights and, more importantly, win those […]

Khadija Bilal  •  22 Aug 2024
How to Read Sports Betting Odds at Online Sportsbooks

Understanding sports betting lines and odds is crucial to being able to place winning bets with high payouts. Betting lines allow you to see the odds for a particular wager. The odds, meanwhile, signify which team is more likely to win and how much you can earn from a successful wager on one of the […]

Khadija Bilal  •  12 Aug 2024
Complete Guide: How to Bet on NFL Games

Every Sunday afternoon provides another opportunity to learn how to bet on NFL games using the industry’s top sportsbooks. Here, bettors can wager prop bets, point spreads, parlays, and futures on the top football teams in the AFC and NFC and hopefully win a profit. Whether you are new to American football betting or a […]

Khadija Bilal  •  12 Aug 2024
How to Bet on Baseball – Baseball Betting Explained

Baseball, particularly Major League Baseball, is America’s favorite pastime. So, it stands to reason that baseball betting is one of the most prolific markets offered by online sportsbooks. Whether you’re a seasoned MLB bettor or a newcomer looking for help regarding how to bet on baseball, this guide is for you. Here, we cover everything […]

Khadija Bilal  •  12 Aug 2024