Week in Review
The Combine just wrapped up and we’ve had an amazing time reporting on it. Now the attention turns from forty times to front offices. Free agency opens March 11, which means team needs are about to change fast. The draft picture you see today will not be the same one you see in a month.
Off the field, we’re gearing up for one of the biggest weeks on the iGaming calendar.
The Starties x WagerWire
One week from now, we’re in Manhattan.
If you’re headed to NEXT, Monday night starts with us.
The Starties Networking Party NYC📍SHIFT Midtown🗓 Monday, March 9🕗 8 PM📌 330 W 38th St, New York, NY
Just 10 blocks south of the NEXT pre-party at the Hard Rock.
Presented by TxOdds
Hosted by Betting Startups x WagerWire
Sponsored by Sportradar Futures Hub, XST Capital Group, Segev LLP, and Sparket
In partnership with FoodFight & NEXT.io– The World’s iGaming Community
This is not a standard badge-and-lanyard mixer. Travis Geiger and SHIFT Midtown built a fully immersive networking environment designed for real connection between founders, operators, investors, and builders shaping the future of betting.
All ticket sales go directly toward supporting startups in the iGaming ecosystem.
If you’re in the space, this is where the week really begins.
NEXT.io Conference
Immediately after Monday night, the spotlight shifts to NEXT.io in New York.
The conversations around regulation, sweepstakes models, product innovation, and capital flow will define the next phase of this market.
For us, it’s about staying close to where the industry is moving and continuing to build the most useful tools for bettors inside that ecosystem.
Site Update
No major updates this week and that’s a good thing.
We’re still building on the new WagerWire experience we’ve been raving about. The feedback has been strong, traffic is growing, and we’ve been pumping out more original articles while refining the craft behind the scenes.
The goal remains simple: make WagerWire the Swiss Army knife for bettors.
And the Bet Value Calculator all in one place.
Before you accept a cashout or buy a ticket, run it through the Bet Value Calculator and make sure you’re getting a fair number. That small edge adds up over time.
New features are coming. It’s just a little too early to show our hand.
Marketplace Heat Check
Hottest Tickets on the Wire
St.Johns 2026 National Champions
(BetMGM Single)
Price: $630.00
Payout: $63,000.00
Odds: +9900 (+7140 consensus)
St.John's had a brutal loss to UConn after missing 24 straight attempt. If you're a fan of the Red Storm, now might be the time to get in on the action with their price dipping.
Florida 2026 National Champions
(Draftkings Single)
Price: $105.00
Payout: $800.00
Odds: +662 (+755 consensus)
Florida looks like a real title threat again. If you see it too, get a bid in before the market moves.
The futures market is heating up as March approaches. NBA narratives are shifting. March Madness is around the corner. Expect this month to be full of surprises!
That’s the Snapshot. The market is moving… Stay sharp.
