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7 States Pen Letter Asking AG for Help With Offshores But Can't Get Their Own House in Order

The timing of this letter could not be any worse in the wake of an insider information betting scandal involving college baseball and the US regulated sportsbooks.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, May/05/2023

Mass Mess: $25M a Day But Barstool Sports Still Causing Heartburn for Regulators

"They f***ing hate my guts," Barstool's founder and president, Dave Portnoy claims.  And he's probably right.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, May/05/2023

Cyclone Mischief Kentucky Derby Odds at 30-1 as Practical Move Scratched, Lord Miles Too

Cyclone Mischief Kentucky Derby Odds at 30-1 as Practical Move Scratched

Cyclone Mischief will now enter the Kentucky Derby field starting from the No. 20 post position after it was announced Practical Move has been scratched due to a fever.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, May/04/2023

Poker Pro Cyndy Violette's Daughter is Missing

Poker Pro Cyndy Violette's Daughter is Missing

The beloved poker pro and vegan restaurateur is pleading for help in locating her adult daughter, who has been missing since Saturday.

Submitted by Ace King on, May/04/2023

Can't Bet Alabama Baseball Games From Ohio as Suspicious Activity Found

Can't Bet Alabama Baseball Games From Ohio as Suspicious Activity Found

LSU was a -245 favorite in Friday's game vs. Alabama and did go on to win 8-6.  Louisiana Gaming officials now say the suspicious bet originated out of Cincinnati.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, May/02/2023

Poker Pro Justin Bonomo Calls Fellow Pro and Self-Tanning Pitchman Doug Polk a 'F***ing Monster'

Polk apologizes to Charlie Carrel for lack of empathy regarding his childhood abuse revelations during live poker stream.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, May/02/2023

NFL Players Association Claims US Regulated Sportsbooks Are Snitches

NFL Players Association Claims US Regulated Sportsbooks Are Snitches

Warns FanDuel and others have highly sensitive tracking capabilities.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, May/01/2023

Florida Panthers Pay Out $6500 to Win 2023 Stanley Cup: Stun Best Team Ever

Florida Panthers Pay Out $6500 to Win 2023 Stanley Cup

Florida advances to face the Toronto Maple Leafs in the second round. 

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, May/01/2023

Spanky Interviews Machine Learning Enthusiast Oli Gibbons, ‘Ndrangheta Crime Leader Arrested

‘Ndrangheta Crime Leader Arrested

Plus the affiliate abuse of media outlets and news aggregators continues.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Apr/29/2023

Man Who Set Fire to Self in Front of Young Son Had £250,000 Gambling Debt: UK Cracks Down Further

Man Who Set Fire to Self in Front of Young Son Had £250,000 Gambling Debt

Widow is one of many who applauded the UK's latest clampdown on web gambling sites but believes much more needs to be done.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Apr/28/2023

Brennan Jr: 'When We Were Pushing Legislation, We Assumed Advertising Would Be Restricted'

Affiliates, meanwhile, are making the matter worse as we explore here.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Apr/28/2023

New Poll Shows Trump Annihilating DeSantis as Mickey Mouse Goes to War With Gov Too

New Poll Shows Trump Annihilating DeSantis as Mickey Mouse Goes to War With Gov Too

A newly released Emerson poll has former US President Donald Trump leading bigly in the 2024 Republican presidential primary with 62 percent, compared to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' 16 percent and former Vice President Mike Pence at 7 percent.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Apr/27/2023

Unibet Tells Customers: Clean Up Your Act!!!

Signs at sportsbook warn customers that if they don’t get the smell out, they can get the hell out.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Apr/27/2023

Trump to DeSantis: 'I Made You', Latest Odds

Donald Trump's camp releases another brutal ad in effort to take down Ron DeSantis.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Apr/26/2023

Using Poker Strategy to Empower Women, Video SEO Techniques and Coinbase Sues SEC

And, oh yea, Unibet has been down again for the last 24 hours.

Submitted by Ace King on, Apr/25/2023

Don Lemon, Tucker Carlson Out: Bet Who's Next

Now you can bet on Tucker's next job.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Apr/24/2023

NFL Punishing Players While Continuing to Rake in the Money

NFL Punishing Players While Continuing to Rake in the Money

One writer points out that Deshaun Watson was originally suspended six games for his sexual misconduct lawsuits, while DeAndre Hopkins was recently suspended six games, fewer weeks than five players suspended for gambling.

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Apr/24/2023

Unibet Website Keeps Going Down During the NBA Playoffs, WTF?

Unibet Website Keeps Going Down During the NBA Playoffs, WTF?

Our own Thomas Somach reports that the Unibet website in PA went down once again overnight Friday and was back up by Saturday morning, then apparently back down again. 

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Apr/22/2023

Five NFL Players Suspended for Gambling Violations: Jameson Williams Among Them

Williams will be unable to play until Week 7 while two of his teammates are suspended indefinitely for betting on NFL games with insider information used.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Apr/21/2023

New Jersey to Crack Down on Regulated Sportsbooks

New Jersey to Crack Down on Regulated Sportsbooks

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) Director David Rebuck introduced new initiatives to bolster responsible gaming efforts with a special focus on data collection to determine whether an individual may be suffering from a gambling disorder or addiction.  They also demand a stop to dubious promises of “guaranteed wins” or “risk-free” bets.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Apr/20/2023

Gambling911 World Exclusive: Las Vegas Agent and Poker Pro Steve Prentky AKA Steve Penny Dead

Penny had been on life support for more than a week and plug was finally pulled early Thursday morning.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Apr/20/2023

Long Established Gaming Industry Figure Adriaan Brink Passes Away

CEO of BETR Dead: Adrian Brink Was Long Established Gaming Industry Figure

The CEO of BETR, Adrian Brink, passed away peacefully Thursday.  Brink was also heavily involved in tokens and blockchain technology tied to the gaming sector.  Details of his death were not immediately known. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/20/2023

Mayweather Says He Wants to 'Work With Ngannou' in Exclusive Sit Down Interview With BetOnline

Floyd Mayweather's mouth is often running, and he had a lot to say during a recent interview on "The Fight Guys" show.

Submitted by Press Release on, Apr/20/2023

Entain Reports Strong Numbers, Spokesperson Jamie Foxx Remains Hospitalized

Entain Reports Strong Numbers, Spokesperson Jamie Foxx Remains Hospitalized

BetMGM continues to grow strongly with Q1 NGR of approximately $470m, up +76%, delivering in line with guidance of $1.8-$2.0bn for 2023...remains on track to deliver positive EBITDA in the second half of 2023.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Apr/18/2023

PointsBet US Sports Betting Business Up for Sale Amidst 'Ferocious' Competition

Plus LIV Golf's Harold Varner III appeared to confirm Phil Mickelson is still gambling after he completed his 2023 Masters.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Apr/18/2023

DeSantis Disney Prison Threat May Further Affect Presidential Odds

The move is the latest in an ongoing feud between DeSantis and Disney after that company's former CEO spoke out against a bill limiting discussion of sexuality and gender identity in Florida elementary school classrooms.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Apr/17/2023

DeSantis Pudding Fingers Commercial: Gamblers Losing Appetite for FL Gov

DeSantis Pudding Fingers Commercial

That someone else might be former US President Donald Trump, who leads the FL Governor in one poll by 21 points.  DeSantis is seeing his longest odds yet in the US presidential race.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Apr/14/2023

Bet on Anheiser-Busch Stock: Bud Light Boycott Has BetOnline Customers Going Both Ways

You Can Now Bet on Anheiser-Busch Stock Price in Wake of Bud Light Boycott

Conservatives angry over Bud Light brand campaign with trans influencer Dylan Mulvaney explained (or attempted explanation).

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Apr/14/2023

Radio Sports Show Host Fred Wallin Dead....Well, Not Really

Plus the Under watch in Houston Saturday and MLB storm watch in KC.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Apr/14/2023

Gambling Case Against Hells Angels Fell Apart But Fight on to Keep $40M in Seized Assets

One of the original targets of the police investigation has since been murdered and there was an attempted murder of another.  And now $270,000 has mysteriously ended up in someone's bedroom.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Apr/13/2023

Breaking News

Sweepstakes Casinos: A New Direction For Gambling

Sweepstakes Casinos: A New Direction For Gambling

The world of casino games is constantly evolving and we are seeing new trends emerge that might change the future of online gambling. The most recent viral trend that is taking the online casino industry by storm is called sweepstakes casinos. So, what are they and how they can change the entire industry?