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The Advantages of Using Bookie Management Software

The Advantages of Using Bookie Management Software

A powerful bookie management software can make the difference between a modest profit and a robust profit or a breakeven season vs. crushing losses.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/25/2018

Gambling Monkeys Shed New Light on Risk Taking Behavior

Researchers at Johns Hopkins University's Mind/Brain Institute believe they have identified an area of the brain linked to the willingness to make risky decisions.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/25/2018

PokerStars Virtual Reality - The Future Of Online Poker?

PokerStars Virtual Reality - The Future Of Online Poker?

Unveiled at the EuroGamer event in Birmingham, UK, the technology places the player in an immersive world where they can sit down at a table, handle their cards and chips, spot their opponents tells, and interact with them in real time from around the globe.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/24/2018

James Woods to Twitter: 'Man Up and Slit My Throat With a Knife, Don't Smother Me With a Pillow'

James Woods to Twitter: 'Man Up and Slit My Throat With a Knife, Don't Smother Me With a Pillow'

Actor James Woods has been locked out of his Twitter account over a tweet he sent out months ago that was found to be in violation of Twitter’s rules.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/24/2018

Dealer Faces Up to 5 Years in Prison for Cheating Casino Out of $1 Million

Dealer Faces Up to 5 Years in Prison for Cheating Casino Out of $1 Million

Ming Zhang, a Baccarat dealer from Alexandria, Virginia, is facing up to 5 years for his role in scamming a Maryland casino out of $1 million.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sep/24/2018

Adelson's Anti-Online Poker Coalition to Join the Sports Betting Hearing Fray Thursday

A House hearing on how to better structure sports betting at the federal level is slated for this coming Thursday.  Among those in attendance will be the National Football League, American Gaming Association and casino billionaire Sheldon Adelson's anti-online poker coalition.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/24/2018

Westgate Bettor Hopes to Net $450 on $9000 Vikings Moneyline Bet But....

Westgate Bettor Hopes to Net $450 on $9000 Vikings Moneyline Bet But....

Per David Payne Purdam of ESPN.com, a bettor at the Westgate SuperBook placed a $9,000 moneyline wager on the Minnesota Vikings to beat the Buffalo Bills straight-up at -2,000 odds.  That bet will net $450.  Easy money, right?

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/23/2018

Casumo Online Casino Review

Casumo Online Casino Review

Our friends at LiveCasino.com have released their review of the Casumo online casino.  This one, in fact, has just cracked their top 3 live dealer casino brands.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/23/2018

FanDuel Lounge Opens in Meadowlands

FanDuel Lounge Opens in Meadowlands

Gambling911.com has exclusive photos of the newly opened FanDuel Lounge in the Meadowlands.  This will be a great weekend to check it out as neither New York/New Jersey team is playing at home.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/22/2018

Compulsive Gambler in Recovery Podcast: ‘The Pitfalls of Rushing U.S. Sports Betting’ and is Poker Gambling

Will there be a rise in gambling addiction with expanded sports betting in U.S.?

Will there be a rise in gambling addiction with expanded sports betting in U.S.?

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/21/2018

Sports Betting Boosts Mississippi Casino Revenue

Sports Betting Boosts Mississippi Casino Revenue

Overall casino revenue rose sharply in Mississippi in August with the start of sports betting in the state.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/21/2018

Million Dollar Sundays Encore Poker Tournaments and Online Super Series XIV Announced

Million Dollar Sundays Encore Poker Tournaments and Online Super Series XIV Announced

The Sunday tournaments have proven especially popular with massive payouts

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/21/2018

Ontario Makes Arrest in Gangland Murders Tied to Mafia Power Struggle

Police are plotting grim landmarks of a sprawling underworld power struggle between Canadian Mafia clans — murders, bombings and arsons that stretch from suburban Ontario streets to a drainage ditch in Mexico.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/21/2018

FanDuel Agrees to Pay Player Disputed $82000 Following Mounting Pressure, Bad PR

Upon further review, a New Jersey man will get his full $82,000 payout on a disputed $110 sports bet.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/20/2018

House Hearing on Sports Betting Officially Scheduled

Congress is set to examine whether sports betting guidelines will be needed as more states legalize the activity.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Sep/20/2018

Pennsylvania's Ban on Gambling Contributions Struck Down

A federal court judge is striking down a Pennsylvania law that bars casino owners and others with a stake in the gambling industry from donating to political campaigns in the state.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/20/2018

News Flash FanDuel: Most Folks Betting Sports First Time in NJ Don't Understand the Odds

News Flash FanDuel: Most Folks Betting Sports First Time in NJ Don't Understand the Odds

FanDuel is taking heat this week for its refusal to pay out on an $82000 winning wager they claimed was a result of their in-game pricing system malfunctioning. 

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/20/2018

FanDuel New Jersey Sports Betting Probe: Company Refused to Pay Out on $82,000 Bet

Anthony Prince of Newark made $110 bet on Denver to win with a minute left in game at 750-1 odds and down two points

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sep/20/2018

Matusow Wish for the New Year: 'Have @Potus Quit Tweeting Like A 3 yr Old'

Matusow Wish for the New Year: 'Have @Potus Quit Tweeting Like A 3 yr Old'

Poker pro Mike "The Mouth" Matusow makes no secret of the fact that he is a big supporter of U.S. President Donald Trump.  But at the conclusion of Rosh Hashanah, he wished the following via Twitter

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/19/2018

Blake Shelton Video Slots Are Now Here

Blake Shelton Video Slots Are Now Here

If you are a fan of country music, and more importantly, one of the genre's biggest starts, Blake Shelton, get ready to start gambling at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Tampa.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/19/2018

DC Sports Betting Bill Introduced

Washington, DC Councilmember Jack Evan’s newly introduced bill would legalize sports betting while also placing regulations.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/19/2018

CEEGC 2018 Budapest Kicks Off in Under a Week

CEEGC 2018 Budapest Kicks Off in Under a Week

There are only 6 days left until the third edition of the Central and Eastern European Gaming Conference (CEEGC) and Awards (CEEG Awards) opens its doors and gives access for the industry to benefit of this unique opportunity in the CEE region for learning and networking.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/19/2018

How to Make Money Bookmaking Online

There are obviously millions of different ways to make money in this world, and a lot of ways can be done online. However one of the best ways to make money online is to actually become a bookie and accept action through online websites.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/18/2018

BetStars is Paying 100-1 Odds for Any Team to Win Super Bowl ...Sort of

BetStars is Paying 100-1 Odds for Any Team to Win Super Bowl  ...Sort of

BetStars announced on Tuesday it is paying out 100/1 odds for any team to win the 2019 Super Bowl including the likes of the Patriots, Rams, Eagles and more.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Sep/18/2018

Big Fish Casino Comes Under Scrutiny From Nations Cracking Down on Social Gaming, Loot Boxes, More

15 nations involved in the crackdown while another study finds a particular game is resulting in a high divorce rate

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/18/2018

Formula One Enables In-Play Betting

Formula One announced a sponsorship and data rights deal with Interregional Sports Group (ISG) on Tuesday that it said will enable the development of live in-play betting.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/18/2018

MGM Springfield Pulls In $9.5M From Gambling In First Week

Massachusetts gambling regulators are reporting MGM Springfield generated $9.5 million from gambling operations in its first week open.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/17/2018

Fear of the Fix With Sports Betting Sudden Growth in Popularity

Fear of the Fix With Sports Betting Sudden Growth in Popularity

It's early in a college basketball game and Team A, playing methodically and using up most of the 30-second shot clock, falls behind 10-6.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/17/2018

Black Ops 4 Betting Favor Doritos Bowl Win

With the recent announcement of the Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 release date, online wagering website BetDSI.com has posted odds surrounding the highly-anticipated video game. 

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/17/2018

NFL Wants to Testify at House Sports Betting Hearing Later This Month

NFL Wants to Testify at House Sports Betting Hearing Later This Month

A hearing related to sports betting is supposed to be scheduled September 27 and the National Football League is more than willing to testify before it according to reports.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/17/2018

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.