Business & Financial
DraftKings 'Never Forget' Bet 911 Parlay Promo: Calls to Fire Their Entire Marketing Team
"Draft Kings marketing team took a gamble and it didn’t pay off. What a braindead and out of touch promotion."
Thousands of Bellagio, Mandalay Bay Guests Locked Out of Rooms in Wake of Massive Hack
Some slot machines also shut down.
These Companies Enter the Gambling Landscape in September
From a sportsbook promising the highest limits to one allowing bets in pennies to the newest sports handicapping site on the Net, we take a look at each of these newcomers.
The Sportsbooks Are Getting Killed By the Buffs
The BetOnline odds team said that the current liability (total money lost) on a 2023 Buffs' title is the largest ever at this point in any college football season.
On-Chain Casino Lil Bit Enters the Micro Betting Space Courtesy of the BSV Blockchain
"We like Proof of Work, Big Blocks, Bitcoin, and betting on the underdogs. Why we chose BSV will become clearer when we launch phase 2. That being said, we do feel we are still in time as understanding of what’ crypto’ actually is in the public eye is quite low."
Stake.com Hack Was Done By North Korea, FBI Claims
The massive breach took place on Monday September 4.
Can I Bet on Draftkings Sportsbook App From Texas?
You will not be able to bet using the Draftkings sportsbook app from Texas as that state has no intention to offer sports betting.
Gambling Could Finally Be Coming to the UAE But 2-Year Jail Term Remains on the Books
The new federal body, called the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), would create a “regulatory framework for a national lottery and commercial gaming,” according to Emirati state media WAM.
Sportsbook Goes Up Against ChatGPT-4: Who Will Come Out on Top?
For the first time in sports betting history, kingdom Animalia will take kingdom Technion.
Things Can Only Get BetR as Sportsbook Launches in VA, Reports 0.05 Percent Handle Market Share in MA
The site claimed to have had 70,000 Apple App downloads in the four days ahead of last month's Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz fight.
Sports Betting Officially Launches in Kentucky Thursday: Gov Places First Bet
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear will be making the first bet at Churchill Downs new sportsbook.
Playtech Boss Criticizes Providers Operating in 'Black Markets'... But They Do TOO!
Mor Weizer, CEO of Playtech since 2007, says he is "frustrated" with listed firms that have seen a boom in their revenues and share price as a result of their decision to operate in so-called "black" or "grey" gambling markets.
'Insane Action' on Colorado, Reports Dave Mason of BetOnline
More cash on Colorado spread than the spread for all 32 NFL teams.
NY Post Highlights the NFL Gambling Mess the League Keeps Making Worse by the Day
NFL in gambling turmoil as Super Bowl heads for Las Vegas: ‘Just don’t understand’, a blaring headline reads on Wednesday's digital edition of the New York Post.
Free Parking at Casinos Could Go the Way of the Dodo Bird
The Golden Nugget in Atlantic City became the last of the casinos there to stop offering free parking, a trend that began in Vegas back in 2016. Will other casino destinations soon follow?
Former State Senator's Casino Cited for Dealer Errors, Inaccurate Payouts
Andy Sanborn is under investigation for accepting Covid-19 funding for his casino but is accused of using the funds to purchase expensive sports cars for he and his wife, the latter of whom is a current serving state representative.
Daniel Jones, Deebo Samuel to Make Weekly Appearances on Show Produced by Gambling Site
The NFL has come under heavy scrutiny for its often hypocritical stance when it comes to sports betting.
WalterPicks More Downloads in Last 30 Days Than FanDuel and DraftKings
"WalterPicks is outpacing them in fantasy football season with an incredible product and perfectly aligned social media marketing," one acquisition expert reports.
Stake.com Hacked for $41 Million
The platform has suspended all deposits and withdrawals, leaving many users unable to access their funds.
Penn State’s Questionable Touchdown in Garbage Time Raises Eyebrows With Gamblers
The Nittany Lions were favored by 20.5 points going into their game against West Virginia and just managed to cover in the final seconds thanks to a touchdown in garbage time that had some gamblers scratching their heads.
Legislative Changes Impacting Online Gambling in the US
Online gambling has grown rapidly and evolved over the past two decades, transforming from a niche industry to a multi-billion-dollar market. In the United States, this sector has been marked by a complex legal landscape shaped by a combination of federal and state laws.
Feds Investigation Into Vegas Casinos About to Blow Up?
Scott Roeben of Vital Vegas posted an ominous warning this Labor Day Weekend.
Lawmaker Who Owns Casino Allegedly Used Covid Relief to Buy Porsches, Ferrari
A New Hampshire lawmaker resigned as head of a study committee on gambling Friday, a day after authorities said she and her husband were under criminal investigation.
Circa Sports’ $14 Million, No Rake Pro Football Contests - Only a Few Days Left to Enter
Circa Million V and Circa Survivor contests mark highest prize purse ever for a professional football sports betting contest.
Rotogrinders on the Evolution of DFS: From the Salary Cap Format to Today's Pick'em Model
"The category always had the potential for so much more," Adam Wexler, founder of PrizePicks, wrote on his LinkedIn page in response to the article.
What Will the Next Mattel Movie Be? Polly Pocket is the Oddsmakers Favorite
Football? Who cares? Okay, we won't go THAT far but, hey, we're still on a Barbie high here and so too are the bookmakers it seems. And there is more betting to be had.
'Bear Bets' is Fox Sports Newest Sports Gambling Show
The show will be hosted by longtime ESPN television producer and broadcaster Chris Fallica.
Bet365 Removes Cash Out Feature for US Sports Bettors?
And affiliates are now also being shown the door at sportsbooks in some US states.
Ontario Bans Celebrities, Athletes From Appearing in Commercials for Sportsbooks
During a 2023 playoff series game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Florida Panthers, nearly eight and a half minutes of advertisements were dedicated to online sport gambling.
ESPN Makes Changes to ‘Daily Wager’ Sports Betting Show: One Co-Host Fired
The show is moving back to the East Coast after being based in Las Vegas since 2020.
