Sportsbook News
Two Ballot Initiatives for Sports Betting in California Filed Friday
Similar double voter initiatives for legalizing sports betting failed miserably before in California.
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.
Newcastle's £52m Star Sandro Tonali Banned Amidst Massive Gambling Probe
The 23-year-old will not be eligible to play again until August and will be unavailable to feature at Euro 2024 next summer should Italy qualify.
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.
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.
Bitcoin Casinos, Sportsbooks Benefiting 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
iGaming and Blockchain With Becky Liggero and LilBit
Long time friend of the Gambling911.com website Becky Liggero sat down with the frontline voice of BSV Blockchain, Handcash, Champions TCG and newcomers LilBit to discuss, among other things, the world of iGaming and how blockchain and micropayments can impact the space.
Sports Betting Course at Miami Law School: Wrecking Ball Taken to Old Syllabus
Recommended reading includes USA v Cohen which serves as precedent for why Florida could run into a road block in legalizing sports betting. Meanwhile, No Casinos Group calls FL sports betting plans "fiction".
Newcastle £52m New Signing Sandro Tonali is a 'Gambling Addict' According to Agent
The admission comes in the wake of a massive gambling probe that is currently rocking Italian football.
Mob Scion Thomas Gambino Dead at Age 94
In the 90's, Gambino went on trial on charges that he engaged in racketeering in Connecticut by controlling major gambling and loan-sharking operations there.
Gambling Firms May Be Forced to Pay £100m a Year to Fight Addiction
The £100m figure is derived from the £10bn the industry took in last year.
Sports Bettors React to Popular Pro Captain Jack Sudden Exit From Unabated Discord
News broke early Sunday that @capjack2000 was no longer in the Unabated Discord, a sports betting agency, and has since deactivated his Twitter while hiding all of his YouTube videos.
Iowa vs. Wisconsin Betting Props
61% of the spread action was on Wisconsin as a -9.5 favorite against the Hawkeyes Saturday with this game going off at 4 pm ET.
'F*** You Bet365!' Player Goes on Rampage Over Changed Odds After Book Claims Software Error
Instead of getting-120 odds, sportsbook changes price to -420.
What is the Definition of a Pay Per Head Sportsbook?
The base definition of a Pay Per Head sportsbook is a sports betting software solution that charges a set weekly fee per customer/client/head. From there one must explore which are the better options available on the market today.
Can Stanford Cover the Spread vs. Colorado Friday Night?
Are we over the Buffs yet? Evidentally not! The betting public is all over Colorado at an 85% to 87% clip as of Friday morning as they host Stanford.
Why Knowledge is Power: Navigating the World of Regulated Online Gambling
Every top casino search will feature an online casino's bonus offerings, payment methods and at least a blurb as to what differentiates their product from the rest of what's out there.
The Rise of Online Gaming: A Look at Online Casinos Albania
Albania, on Southeastern Europe’s Balkan Peninsula, is a nation of nearly 3 million people. Because Albanians are among the most polyglot people in the world, online casino operators find this population especially easy to target.
Robins, Howe Take Shots at DFS, Offshore Books at This Week's G2E
Watch the G2E keynote discussion here.
PrizePicks CEO: 'Companies Like Ours Had to Pick Up the Slack" for DraftKings, FanDuel Abandoning Role
Admits industry is lightly regulated as PrizePicks will assume role in codifying fantasy sports with new bills.
Luckbox Suspends Operations, Unikrn Other eSports Gambling Operators Scale Back
Luckbox says " it has been unable to secure the required capital injection due to persistently challenging conditions in the capital markets."
Can I Bet With Bovada From West Virginia?
Bovada is not regulated by the state of West Virginia. But the popular site does take bets from those in the state as does our personal favorite, BetUS. And what differentiates BetUS from many other online sportsbooks is its longevity.
Why? BetMGM Wins Another Reward After Refusing to Pay Teacher
One half of the BetMGM partnership, MGM, is currently recovering from a massive cyber attack that resulted in compromised social security, driver's license and passport numbers. The other half, Entain, was handed a record fine last year.
No Casinos Inc. Requests to Submit Amicus Curiae Brief in Florida Sports Betting Matter
No Casinos Inc. has requested it be allowed to submit an amicus curiae brief to the Supreme Court in support of West Flagler's lawsuit against the online sports betting component of the 2021 gaming compact.
2023 Week 5 NFL Betting Action Report
88% of the money was flooding in on the Dolphins hosting the Giants. Oddsmakers, including those at BetOnline, were running scared as this line moved from Miami -9 to -12.5. We are seeing some books hitting -13.