Business & Financial

NC Education Lottery Commission Looking to Get Rid of PrizePicks, Innovation in State?

North Carolina could soon be the next state Daily Fantasy Sports leader PrizePicks is forced to exit.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Nov/08/2023

West Flagler: 'Seminoles Commenced Statewide Mobile Sports Betting Under False Premise'

"The Petition raises a critical question about the authority of the Executive and Legislative branches to act in contravention of the limits placed upon them by the Florida Constitution."

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Nov/08/2023

Carson Wentz to Sign With Rams

Starting QB Matthew Stafford was diagnosed with a UCL sprain in his throwing thumb after making contact with a helmet while throwing in the 43-20 loss to the Cowboys on Oct. 29.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Nov/07/2023

Celebrity Poker Pro James Woods Trending on X Monday Despite DNC Lawsuit Filed Last December

The suit was actually filed last December but began trending Monday morning, perhaps more a result of co-plaintiff Jon Voight lashing out at his famous daaughter.

Submitted by Ace King on, Nov/06/2023

How Kansino Became a Very Well-Known Name in a Recently Opened iGaming Market in The Netherlands

Kansino has been riding the wave of popularity of the iGaming market in the Netherlands since online gambling was legalised in 2021.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Nov/06/2023

The War on PrizePicks: Founder Says Other Companies Engaging in 'Anti-Competitive Strategy'

But even gamblers say what PrizePicks is offering is indeed sports gambling.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Nov/05/2023

Can I Bet With FanDuel From South Dakota?

Can I Bet With FanDuel From South Dakota?

FanDuel is not available from the great state of South Dakota despite all those commercials you may see.  Those looking to place bets from South Dakota via your mobile devices will need to rely on internationally licensed websites, some of which have been in business now for 20 years or more, or a local bookie through a reference.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Nov/05/2023

Late 'Friends' Actor Matthew Perry Was a Prolific Gambler From a Country With Really Bad Casinos

The best casino experience in Canada is probably the one from your phone.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Nov/03/2023

PrizePicks Continues to Put Up 'Sick' Numbers Despite State Regulator Pushback on 'Pick'em' Model

Last month, they witnessed 460K downloads according to the US App Store. 

Submitted by Frank Doyle on, Nov/03/2023

Why SBF's Conviction is Just the Tip of the Iceberg

"Oracle, the greatest data base company in the world", Stark says.  "What are they talking about in respect to blockchain?  Nothing.  Crypto is not innovation."

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Nov/03/2023

Sam Bankman-Fried's Prison Sentence Over, Under Set at 80.5 Years By Oddsmakers

Jury finds one time crypto billionaire guilty on all seven counts.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Nov/02/2023

Can I Use ESPN Bet From My State? Launch Date November 14

Can I Use ESPN Bet From My State? Launch Date November 14

ESPN Bet has the potential to cut into DraftKings and FanDuel's market dominance in the U.S. regulated sports betting space.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Nov/02/2023

Fanatics & Bet365 Massively Losing Money, Prime Sports Off to Solid Start

Fanatics is off to a rough start in the Buckeye State of Ohio and Bet365 isn't faring much better. Bet365 is an interesting animal in that Gambling911.com reported just last week that they witnessed the biggest increase in overall downloads at 31 percent.

Submitted by Frank Doyle on, Nov/01/2023

Seminoles to Launch Retail Sports Betting, Craps in Florida Next Month

The Seminoles of Florida announced on Wednesday that they will begin offering sports betting at three of their casinos in Hollywood and Coconut Creek on Dec. 7. Additional locations will begin offering sports betting Dec. 8 and Dec. 11.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Nov/01/2023

TwinSpires Race to Mediocrity: How This Horse Book Can't Seem to Capitalize on its 'Annointed' Status

The brand is the 5th most downloaded despite having a decade's head start out of the gate.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Oct/31/2023

Done Best? Company Scrutinized by Regulators for Allowing Bets on Syracuse, Army Games From NY

All sports handicappers appear to have been dropped as well.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Oct/31/2023

Transmira Transforming Gambling Industry

Transmira has been developing new applications for virtual reality, some of which could be used in gambling, specifically online gambling.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Oct/31/2023

M Resort Jayde at 16 Animal Cruelty as Live Goldfish Served in Cocktail

"Don’t understand why people think this is ever a good idea," asked one person via Twitter.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Oct/30/2023

Did Circa's Jeff Benson Just Smack Down BetFred's Former COO?

BetFred former COO blasts Circa: "Your regular reminder that the only reason Circa can trade at a 4% margin in NV is because their casino floors are covered in slot machines. The model does not work at scale outside of NV. Period."  Circa Director of Operations fires back.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Oct/28/2023

U.S. Gambling Regulations in 2023

Gambling in the U.S. is worth millions of dollars every year, but things aren't always so cut and dry. Each state has autonomy over its own gambling regulations and can decide which in-person and online betting markets are permitted.

Submitted by Payton on, Oct/27/2023

Bet365 Sees 31 Percent US Market Share Increase, 4th Most Downloaded App

Bet365 Sees 31 Percent US Market Share Increase, 4th Most Downloaded App

Bet365 has seen the 2nd biggest spike in downloads of the US sportsbook apps this month.  It's enough to make Bet365 the 4th most downloaded app according to AppTweak.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Oct/26/2023

Can't Use Underdog Fantasy in Maine: Company Fined, Banned

Can't Use Underdog Fantasy in Maine: Company Fined, Banned

Maine regulators have fined Underdog Fantasy $392K for what they say are violations of their fantasy sports regulations. A hearing on the fine is on the horizon, as reported by our friends at SBC.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Oct/25/2023

Florida Stay in Sports Betting Case Denied: Hard Rock Site Could Go Live Any Day

Justice Kavanaugh writes separately to flag other potential issues w/ the deal.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Oct/25/2023

Bitcoin Casinos, Sportsbooks Benefiting From Sharp Rise

Bitcoin Casinos, Sportsbooks Benefitting From Sharp Rise

The price of bitcoin continues to surge in recent days and that has only served to benefit the dozens of crypto casinos and sportsbooks operating today. 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Oct/25/2023

Can't Bet DraftKings Online From Mississippi.....YET

Can't Bet DraftKings Online From Mississippi.....YET

Mississippi was among the first states to authorize sports betting in two casino hubs following the US Supreme Court ruling to overturn decades of prohibition in 2018.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Oct/24/2023

SBC LATAM Kicks Off in Miami October 31

The third edition of the conference and trade show for senior executives in the Latin American betting and gaming industry, SBC Summit Latinoamérica, will return to Miami’s Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino October 31 through November 1 and we here at Gambling911.com hope to see you there. 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Oct/24/2023

Can You Make Sustainable Real Money Profits from Online Casinos?

Can You Make Sustainable Real Money Profits from Online Casinos?

With the rise of the internet, various traditional activities have transitioned into digital spaces. Gambling is no exception. Many people turn to online platforms to test their luck and skills, often wondering if online casino real money games can become a consistent income stream.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Oct/23/2023

7 Steps for Operating Your Own Online Sportsbook

7 Steps for Operating Your Own Online Sportsbook

It's indeed possible to operate your own online sportsbook from the United States courtesy of a full service Pay Per Head software and call center platform.  AcePerHead.com suggests these seven steps in getting started.

Submitted by Frank Doyle on, Oct/22/2023

A Little History of Offshore Sportsbooks

Betting has been around for a very long time. It is enough to think about the fact that people used to bet on it already during Roman times, not to mention the ancient Greeks.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Oct/20/2023

If There Were a 'Real Housewives of Sports Betting' It Might Look Something Like This

Huge spat in the community has folks taking sides but most agreeing the trolling must end.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Oct/20/2023

Breaking News

Say No to Sportsbook Blacklist

Since Gambling911.com revealed that seven sportsbooks had gotten together to share player information, everybody in the industry is talking.

Online Slots With The Highest Payout Rates

If you are into online casino slots, don’t just play any games you stumble across after you open the lobby. Also, choosing an online slot by design or theme is not a good idea. If you want to not only have fun playing but also hit some wins, make sure you choose the right games.

How to Withdraw Funds From Online Casinos?

Navigating the world of online gambling, especially when it comes to withdrawing your winnings, can seem daunting at first. However, with the right knowledge and understanding, the process can be smooth and secure.