Las Vegas sportsbooks are gearing up for a busy 2026, with Super Bowl 60 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, leading the calendar. The Feb. 8 kickoff will be the centerpiece of coverage from the Review-Journal’s betting team, tracking everything from opening lines to handle records.

The Super Bowl remains the single largest betting event of the year. Coverage will include daily line updates, prop bet release night, sharp action at the Westgate SuperBook, and a prediction poll. Nevada’s wagering handle on the game will be closely watched for potential records.

Football handicapping contests continue to surge. The 2025 Circa Survivor contest paid out a record $18.7 million in guaranteed prize money. Circa added a $100,000-entry ultra-high roller Survivor contest called Grandissimo, while the SuperBook introduced a $5,000-entry SuperContest Survivor and a $500-entry SuperContest College contest. Updates on contest changes and winner profiles will be provided.

Local Las Vegas teams will also be in focus. The Aces, after a 40-1 long shot status following a 111-58 home loss to the Minnesota Lynx on Aug. 2, rallied with a 17-game winning streak to win their third WNBA title in four seasons. The Athletics, Golden Knights, Raiders, and Rebels will also see odds and action tracked.

Sharp bettors’ moves will be reported to help readers cash tickets. Weekly best bets stories during football season feature professional bettors, handicappers, and bookmakers sharing top plays. The expert panel went 21-3 against the spread this season. The RJ Challenge contests for NFL, college football, bowls, and March Madness will continue, along with bad beats and biggest bets updates.

Profiles and Q&As of notable bookmakers and bettors are planned. Past subjects include Billy Walters, Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale, Jimmy Vaccaro, South Point’s Chris Andrews, Westgate’s John Murray, and Circa’s Chris Bennett.