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How to Make a Profit Running an Online Sportsbook

If you are unsure how profitable running a sportsbook could be, one simply needs to follow this website (Gambling911.com) or any news aggregator to see how nearly all states offering the activity shatter revenue records month after month.  There is no reason why an indepent bookmaker utilizing a Pay Per Head software platform cannot do the same.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/13/2022

The Tax on New York Sports Betting is Insane

The Tax on New York Sports Betting is Insane

If you thought the 36% tax on sports betting in Pennsylvania was high, move over and make way for New York with its sick 51% tax.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jan/13/2022

NFL Wild Card Game Team Prop Bets 2022

The Wild Card props from SportsBetting.ag are broken down into four categories

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jan/13/2022

Card-Room Operator Files Lawsuit Over Washington State Sports Betting

Card-Room Operator Files Lawsuit Over Washington State Sports Betting

A federal lawsuit filed Tuesday claims Washington state officials unlawfully granted Native American casinos a ’”discriminatory tribal gaming monopoly” over sports betting and other types of gambling.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Jan/13/2022

How Can I Switch to a New Pay Per Head?

How Can I Switch to a New Pay Per Head?

Sadly, in the world of Pay Per Head software there is a new industry of companies that offer a software platform and nothing more.  Good luck getting updated lines and 24/7 service.  These companies sit atop Google ad listings and folks do not have a clue what they are getting into.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/12/2022

Ayre Tells Market Watch: "For Sure Bitcoin is a Ponzi Scheme"

Ayre Tells Market Watch: "For Sure Bitcoin is a Ponzi Scheme"

Calvin Ayre says Bitcoin SV is powered by a revolutionary technology that has many useful applications, while the digital currency most people know as Bitcoin is useless and a fraud.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/12/2022

Volkanovski vs. Zombie Betting Odds Released Along Side Masvidal vs. Covington

Volkanovski vs. Zombie Betting Odds Released Along Side Masvidal vs. Covington

A couple of title fights were moved to UFC 273 yesterday, and Jorge Masvidal vs. Colby Covington was announced as the headliner for 272.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jan/12/2022

An Unvaccinated Mike Matusow Would Likely Have Been 6 Feet Under By Now

An Unvaccinated Mike Matusow Would Likely Have Been 6 Feet Under By Now

Outspoken poker pro Mike "The Mouth" Matusow said early Wednesday morning he was feeling much better following a second bout with Covid despite receiving his booster shot.....but at least we can be grateful he is still around to bitch about the vaccine.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jan/12/2022

Sportsbooks Lose Millions on Draymond Green's Early Exits: Some Books Reluctant to Pay

Sportsbooks Lose Millions on Draymond Green's Early Exits: Some Books Reluctant to Pay

As first reported by ESPN's David Purdum, sportsbooks lost millions of dollars Sunday following the early exit of Warriors power forward Draymond Green.  He left the game against Cleveland just 7 seconds after play. 

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jan/12/2022

Jorge Masvidal vs. Colby Covington Betting Odds for UFC 272 March 5

Jorge Masvidal vs. Colby Covington Betting Odds for UFC 272 March 5

Colby Covington comes in as the big -300 favorite in his bout versus Jorge Masvidal at UFC 272 on March 5.

Submitted by Tony Caliente on, Jan/11/2022

Can't Access the Ignition Casino

Customers were waking up Monday morning to learn they can no longer access the popular Ignition Casino and online poker room online.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jan/11/2022

Bloomberg: Bitcoin Death Cross Is Staring Down Bulls After a Painful Retreat

Bloomberg: Bitcoin Death Cross Is Staring Down Bulls After a Painful Retreat

Bloomberg warned of crypto being mired in a drawdown as the Fed readies a stimulus withdrawal and the IMF issued its latest warning on crypto risk to financial markets.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/11/2022

Stick to Poker Mike: But 43.3% Want The Mouth to Keep "Exposing the Liars"

Stick to Poker Mike: But 43.3% Want The Mouth to Keep "Exposing the Liars"

The consensus is that Twitter followers of poker pro Mike "The Mouth" Matusow want him to focus more on poker and abandon his political and Covid-19 commentary.  In other words, become boring.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jan/11/2022

Bet the Next Head Coach of the Minnesota Vikings

Bet the Next Head Coach of the Minnesota Vikings

SportsBetting.ag has scoured the news and come up with a list of candidates for each team's next leader, and each man's odds to be named.   This includes the Minnesota Vikings.  Currently Eric Bieniemy and Brian Daboll lead as favorites with 3-1 and 4-1 odds, respectively.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jan/11/2022

Bet the Next Head Coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars

Bet the Next Head Coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars

As of Tuesday January 11, 2022, Bill O'Brien was the favorite to become the next Jacksonville Jaguars head coach, paying out $150 for every $100 bet.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jan/11/2022

Bet the Next Head Coach of the Miami Dolphins: Brian Daboll Pays Out $300 if Hired

Bet the Next Head Coach of the Miami Dolphins

As of Tuesday January 11, 2022, Brian Daboll was the small favorite to be named Miami Dolphins next head coach, paying out $300 for every $100 bet.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jan/11/2022

Bet the Next Head Coach of the Denver Broncos: Bieniemy Pays $850 But History Comes Back to Haunt Him

Bet the Next Head Coach of the Denver Broncos: Bieniemy Pays $850 But History Comes Back to Haunt Him

Much of the weekend talk around a new head coach involved Kansas City offensive coach Eric Bieniemy, who pays $850 for every $100 bet.  But since that time multiple reports surfaced about Bieniemy's off-the-field issues while at the University of Colorado.  These would need to be vetted. 

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jan/11/2022

Bet the Next Head Coach of the Chicago Bears

Bet the Next Head Coach of the Chicago Bears

As of Tuesday January 11, 2022, there was no clear favorite as to who will be hired as the new head coach of the Chicago Bears.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jan/11/2022

Not Even Close: DraftKings FanDuel Backed Florida Sports Betting Signature Drive Looks Like Epic Fail

Not Even Close: DraftKings Backed Florida Sports Betting Signature Drive Looks Like Epic Fail

Though DraftKings and FanDuel have pumped an estimated $37 million into a campaign allowing Florida voters to decide next year whether to legalize sports betting statewide, those efforts appear to be falling way short.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jan/10/2022

Hot Betting Trends Wildcard Playoffs: Philadelphia Eagles vs. Tampa Bay Bucs

Hot Betting Trends Wildcard Playoffs: Philadelphia Eagles vs. Tampa Bay Bucs

Gambling911.com had the Bucs as a -7.5 home favorite.  The oddsmakers opened this one at -9.5 but quickly dropped it to -8.5, still representing a 1-point overlay.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Jan/10/2022

Triple Vaxxed Mouth Gets Covid Again, Tells Biden Admin "Get Them to Make a Vaccine That Works"

Triple Vaxxed Mouth Gets Covid Again, Tells Biden Admin "Get Them to Make a Vaccine That Works"

"Today I’m in bed with 102 fever and tested positive!" Matusow said after having just attended a hockey game with poker personality Matt Savage.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jan/10/2022

Is Bovada Legal to Bet on From Ohio?

It is technically legal for Bovada to operate in Ohio though they do not have a state license to do so. While Bovada is good, there are better options available where payouts are made in just a few hours and the wagering limits are high.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Jan/10/2022

Wildcard Dogs Getting All The Love Early

Wildcard Dogs Getting All The Love Early

The NFL Playoffs is officially set, and early bettors are banking on the underdogs, which have been performing at a profitable clip all season.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jan/10/2022

Hot Betting Trends Wildcard Playoffs: New England Patriots vs. Buffalo Bills

Hot Betting Trends Wildcard Playoffs: New England Patriots vs. Buffalo Bills

Gambling911.com has all your hot betting trends for the New England Patriots vs. Buffalo Bills AFC Wildcard Playoff game.   We have a line of Bills -5.  The oddsmakers opened this one at Bills -4, a slight underlay, and we like that.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Jan/10/2022

Hot Betting Trends Wildcard Playoffs: Las Vegas Raiders vs. Cincinnati Bengals

Hot Betting Trends Wildcard Playoffs: Las Vegas Raiders vs. Cincinnati Bengals

Gambling911.com has all your hot betting trends for the Las Vegas Raiders vs. Cincinnati Bengals AFC Wildcard Playoff game.   We have a solid line of Bengals -4.  The oddsmakers opened this one at -6, a bit high.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Jan/10/2022

CFP Betting Action: Georgia vs. Alabama

CFP Betting Action: Georgia vs. Alabama

Here is the current action for tonight’s National Championship game. Will send another update closer to kickoff.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jan/10/2022

Black Monday Begins With Shocker: Dolphins Fire Brian Flores, Bears Fire Nagy and GM

Black Monday Begins With Shocker: Dolphins Fire Brian Flores, Bears Fire Nagy and GM

Curtis from AcePerHead has been hammering it home all season long about Miami's deficiencies, and the Flores firing won't change things in all likelihood.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jan/10/2022

Place Your Bets: Mobile Sports Gambling Launches in NY

The state’s gaming commission had announced on Thursday that four of the nine mobile sports wagering operators it selected in November were approved to accept bets starting Saturday.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Jan/10/2022

First Couple of Poker Won't Get Refund if Covid Attacks $400K Cruise

First Couple of Poker Won't Get Refund if Covid Attacks $400K Cruise
They say they feel the cruise is safe, but if Covid starts to spread on board, they say they are prepared to “bail”—even if leaving the ship mid-cruise means they won’t get a penny refunded!
Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Jan/10/2022

The Most Popular Casino Games in European Countries

The Most Popular Casino Games in European Countries

The majority of the famous live casino games today can be traced back to Europe. In fact, blackjack, roulette, and baccarat have all gained popularity on this continent. While it might be difficult to pinpoint one particular game, this article highlights a list of games that have gained a stable foothold across European countries. 

Submitted by Payton on, Jan/10/2022

Breaking News

New York City Casinos Might Not Come Until 2026

State Assemblyman J. Gary Pretlow, head of the state’s racing and gaming commission believes politics is getting in the way of issuing three downstate casino licenses, including the New York City area