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Are Daily Fantasy Sports Pick ‘Em Games Legal From My State?

Are Daily Fantasy Sports Pick ‘Em Games Legal From My State?

PrizePicks and Underdog Fantasy have become the market share leaders in the world of Daily Fantasy Sports, mainly a result of offering popular new contests that closely mirror sportsbook player prop bets.

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Sep/18/2023

MGM Employees Report Not Getting Paid Amidst Cyber Attack

MGM Employees Report Not Getting Paid Amidst Cyber Attack

MGM insisted on Thursday payroll would not be affected by the attack, which shut down slot machines, ATMs and made room keys inoperable.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Sep/17/2023

Can I Bet on MyBookie.ag From Oregon?

Can I Bet on MyBookie.ag From Oregon?

While MyBookie.ag is accessible from Oregon, they are not currently endorsed by Gambling911.com.  We recommend BetOnline, which is about to enter their 25th year in business.  Available to those 18 and up.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Sep/17/2023

It's Primetime for Prime Sports as Book Kicks Off in Ohio: Same Software as BetCRIS

It's Primetime for Prime Sports as Book Kicks Off in Ohio: Same Software as BetCRIS

Currently, the sportsbook only operates in Ohio but is expected to enter the New Jersey market soon.  Others will follow.

Submitted by Frank Doyle on, Sep/16/2023

Sibella Out as CEO of Resorts World Las Vegas Amidst Probe

Sibella had recently been cleared by Nevada state regulators back in February following a year's long investigation into potential improprieties.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Sep/16/2023

New York Post Calls Out DraftKings Partners for Staying Silent Regarding Sick 911 Promo Bet

While we applaud the Post for writing this article, there is a certain irony in that their affiliate codes for other sports betting websites keep showing up in news aggregates. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/15/2023

Circa Sports Gets Lambasted for.....Doing the Right Thing?

Circa Sports Gets Lambasted for.....Doing the Right Thing?

Pro sports bettor Gadoon “Spanky” Kyrollos has had enough of this week's bellyaching over certain sportsbooks refusing to offer refunds on Aaron Rodgers bets after he lasted a few snaps before going down for the season.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Sep/15/2023

MI AG Orders Social Media Online Casinos Out of State: No More Chumba Casino in Michigan?

The American Gaming Association this week praised Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel for effectively shutting down the illegal Michigan operations of Massachusetts based Golden Hearts Games, Inc.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Sep/15/2023

Ransom Group Issues Statement Claiming MGM Has Yet to Pay Up: Alludes to Insider Trading

"We believe MGM will not agree to a deal with us.  Simply observe their insider trading behavior.  You believe this company is concerned with your privacy and well-being while visiting one of their resorts?"

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sep/14/2023

Social Security Numbers Compromised at Caesars

Credit card numbers also in the hands of hackers.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sep/14/2023

MGM Still Reeling 5 Days After Cyber Attack: Chaos May Be Casino Company's Own Doing

Caesars admits to paying hackers millions to stop attack on own company.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Sep/14/2023

Casino Begins Banning Poker Players: Alex Lynskey Among Those Impacted, No Explanation Given

Casino believed to be linking certain players to money laundering without sufficient proof.

Submitted by Ace King on, Sep/14/2023

Is Underdog Fantasy Legal in My State? DFS Company Pleads Its Case

Company blasts FanDuel and DraftKings for complaining and accusing Underdog Fantasy of not operating legally.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Sep/13/2023

MGM Hack Likely the Result of Scattered Spider, Moody's Says Downgrade Possible

MGM Resorts on Wednesday said that a cyber incident that has significantly disrupted properties across the United States for the past three days represents a material risk to the company, CNBC reports.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Sep/13/2023

MGM Response to Security Breach is Outrageous: Apparent Origin of Attack a Head Scratcher

"All ALPHV ransomware group did to compromise MGM Resorts was hop on LinkedIn, find an employee, then call the Help Desk. A company valued at $33,900,000,000 was defeated by a 10-minute conversation."

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sep/13/2023

An Insider's Look at the MGM Hack That Has Paralyzed Their Properties Nationwide

Some folks are reporting fraudulent charges on their credit cards though it is unknown if this has anything to do with this week's breach as the cyber attack continues despite what MGM is saying.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Sep/12/2023

Slots Down, Casino Rooms Empty at MGM Properties Amidst Epic Cyber Attack

Chaos erupted at the MGM-owned Borgata Casino in Atlantic City Sunday night through Monday.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sep/12/2023

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."

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sep/11/2023

Thousands of Bellagio, Mandalay Bay Guests Locked Out of Rooms in Wake of Massive Hack

Some slot machines also shut down.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sep/11/2023

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.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Sep/11/2023

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.

Submitted by Press Release on, Sep/11/2023

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."

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Sep/10/2023

Stake.com Hack Was Done By North Korea, FBI Claims

Stake.com Hack Was Done By North Korea, FBI Claims

The massive breach took place on Monday September 4.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Sep/10/2023

Can I Bet on Draftkings Sportsbook App From Texas?

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.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Sep/08/2023

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.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sep/08/2023

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.

Submitted by Press Release on, Sep/07/2023

Things Can Only Get BetR as Sportsbook Launches in VA, Reports 0.05 Percent Handle Market Share in MA

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.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Sep/07/2023

Sports Betting Officially Launches in Kentucky Thursday: Gov Places First Bet

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.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Sep/07/2023

Playtech Boss Criticizes Providers Operating in 'Black Markets'... But They Do TOO!

Playtech Boss Lashes Out at Publicly Traded Competitors Operating in 'Black Markets'

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.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Sep/07/2023

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?

Submitted by t c jackson on, Sep/06/2023

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