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Maryland Governor Blasts State's Sports Betting Launch

Maryland Governor Blasts State's Sports Betting Launch

Hogan is demanding that SWARC set a firm launch date, award licenses on a first-come, first serve basis and prioritize those licenses that are already partnered with Maryland land-based casino operators.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jun/15/2022

Paddy Power Causing Trouble Again....Praise Jesus They're Back!!!!

Paddy Power Causing Trouble Again

Boring Paddy Power has left the building.  Enter the old Paddy.  An advert for betting firm Paddy Power has been banned for encouraging repetitive gambling.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jun/14/2022

Sports Betting News: Sports Betting's Prop Queen Kicked Out of Fantasy League in 7th Grade for "Being Too Good"

Plus: Auditors discover Colorado sportsbook operators could have criminal backgrounds, questionable tax practices uncovered.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jun/14/2022

How to Get Started at a Bitcoin Sportsbook

How to Get Started at a Bitcoin Sportsbook

If you have limited knowledge about Bitcoin, don’t worry. You can still get started with a Bitcoin sportsbook. In fact, getting started with a Bitcoin sportsbook is so easy, you can do it in five minutes or less.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Jun/13/2022

SBC Summit North America: Amani Toomer, Charles Oakley to Speak at Player Protection Symposium

SBC Summit North America: Amani Toomer, Charles Oakley to Speak at Player Protection Symposium

The New York for the Player Protection Symposium on July 12 panel discussion looks to educate industry professionals on the best responsible gambling practices and focuses its discourse on the increasing importance of consumer protection measures. 

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jun/10/2022

FanDuel Spokesperson Charles Barkley: Too Much Sports Gambling

FanDuel Spokesperson Charles Barkley: Too Much Sports Gambling

NBA commentator Charles Barkley has made no secret of the fact that he loves to gamble, losing $1 million on at least one occasion.  He appears on an NBA picks show and in FanDuel commercials.  So when Barkley said this week that he believes there is way too much sports gambling, the reaction via Twitter was swift and not flattering towards the former NBA star.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jun/09/2022

Gambling.com Group Set to Join Russell 3000® Index

 Gambling.com Group Set to Join Russell 3000® Index

Gambling.com Group Limited (Nasdaq: GAMB) (“Gambling.com Group” or the “Group”), a leading provider of player acquisition services for the regulated global online gambling industry, today announced it is set to join the broad-market Russell 3000® Index at the conclusion of the 2022 Russell indexes annual reconstitution, according to a preliminary list of additions posted by FTSE Russell on June 3, 2022.

Submitted by Press Release on, Jun/08/2022

The Perilous Power Balance Between Regulators, Sportsbooks and Bettors: Protecting the Player

The Perilous Power Balance Between Regulators, Sportsbooks and Bettors: Protecting the Player

Host of the PropsAndHopsPod podcast, Matt Landes, just sat down with Adam Chernoff to discuss his recent Covers.com article on how better to protect sports bettors.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/08/2022

Securing Your Bitcoin Account

Securing Your Bitcoin Account

When you use Bitcoin, or BTC, to make transactions, you are taking part in one of the most secure ways to send money and to receive money. Even if BTC was a a stable coin, one that’s pegged to the U.S. dollar, utilizing Bitcoin for financial transactions would still be the safest way to go. 

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Jun/07/2022

SBC Summit for Sports Betting Taking Place in NJ July 12-14

SBC Summit for Sports Betting Taking Place in NJ July 12-14

Join over 3,000 delegates and 50+ exhibitors at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in New Jersey on July 12-14 for the Leading Sports Betting and iGaming Event in North America! Take advantage of this one-of-a-kind opportunity to connect with and learn from leading executives and decision-makers from all over North America in one place! 

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jun/07/2022

New Line Service Seeks to Dominate Sports Betting Industry

New Line Service Seeks to Dominate Sports Betting Industry

Don Best, watch your back!  There’s a new sheriff in town.  Don Best Sports, the nation’s preeminent line service, will soon be facing a major new competitor in the odds biz.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Jun/06/2022

Getting Ready for the 2022 Belmont Stakes

Getting Ready for the 2022 Belmont Stakes

The 2022 Belmont Stakes is upon us. And we’re here to get you ready for it.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/06/2022

Advantages of Betting With Bitcoin

Advantages of Betting With Bitcoin

When it comes to the act of placing a bet, there’s no difference between betting with dollars or BTC. You must still handicap sports games, find overlays, and decide which team will cover against the spread.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Jun/05/2022

Is Crypto Gambling the Next Revolution?

Is Crypto Gambling the Next Revolution?

Betting on sports, especially horses, has been around for over a century. Betting on games like roulette, baccarat, and poker occurred even before the first horse racing bet. During gambling’s history, there have been few disruptive innovations. But once in a while a huge disruptor rises to change the industry. Crypto gambling is one such disruptor. 

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Jun/05/2022

Top Advantages of Anonymous Betting

Top Advantages of Anonymous Betting

Being anonymous has major advantages. If you’re a sports bettor, the advantages mean even more.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Jun/04/2022

A Quick Introduction to eSports Betting

A Quick Introduction to eSports Betting

If you’re unfamiliar with crypto gambling, you won’t be for long. Keep reading to find out everything you must know to start betting with crypto. If you’ve bet on sports for more than three years, you know what eSports betting is.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Jun/04/2022

Complete Guide to Crypto Gambling

Complete Guide to Crypto Gambling

If you’re unfamiliar with crypto gambling, you won’t be for long. Keep reading to find out everything you must know to start betting with crypto. 

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Jun/04/2022

5 Things About Crypto Sports Betting That You Should Know

5 Things About Crypto Sports Betting That You Should Know

NitroBetting is the first online sportsbook that only accepts Bitcoin. You might question why a sportsbook would only accept Bitcoin, which is why we’ve come up with the 5 things about crypto sports betting you should know.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Jun/03/2022

When Will Sports Betting Become Legal in Ohio?

When Will Sports Betting Become Legal in Ohio?

While it is true that Ohio residents can currently bet with online sportsbooks, state regulated apps are set to become available officially on January 1, 2023.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jun/01/2022

Nicki Minaj Becomes a Sportsbook Brand Ambassador?

Nicki Minaj Becomes a Sportsbook Brand Ambassador?

Recording artist Nicki Minaj will act as Creative Director for the lifestyle sportsbook brand MaximBet, which for now is only available in the state of Colorado.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, May/31/2022

Can I Bet Sports Anonymously Online From My State?

Can I Bet Sports Anonymously Online From My State?

You can bet sports online from your state anonymously using the Bitcoin-only website Nitrobetting.  This means that the Nitrobetting website will not require your private information.  All you need to open an online sports betting account is an email address, nothing more.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, May/31/2022

Earn a Living Income Online

Earn a Living Income Online

Gone are the days when you could only work in an office, or at a location, to earn money.  Instead with the use of technology and in a post-pandemic world working online to earn an income is not only possible but can be extremely lucrative depending on the type of online business you choose.

Submitted by C Costigan on, May/30/2022

BetMGM to Adopt Conservative Approach to New York Operation Until Tax Rates Change

BetMGM to Adopt Conservative Approach to New York Operation Until Tax Rates Change

The success of the New York sports betting market was one that was predictable, but the amount being wagered in the state has overtaken any projections. Within two months, an incredible $2 billion had been wagered, and though the level of interest and revenue isn’t continuing at that level, it’s, without doubt, the most successful sports betting launch in the country thus far.

Submitted by Payton on, May/30/2022

Can I Use Bitcoin to Bet Sports Online From the State of California?

Can I Use Bitcoin to Bet Sports Online From the State of California?

California sports bettors have excellent options to bet using Bitcoin from the state.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, May/29/2022

Can I Use Bitcoin to Bet Sports Online From the State of Tennessee?

Can I Use Bitcoin to Bet Sports Online From the State of Tennessee?

You most certainly can use Bitcoin to bet sports from the great state of Tennessee.  Simply download a Bitcoin wallet, set up an account at a cryptocurrency exchange that can be linked with your bank account and be sure to join what is now the largest Bitcoin sportsbook in the world, Nitrobetting.  They let you bet anonymously and offer an amazing real cash bonus.  No social security number needed, no

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, May/27/2022

Family Affair: 9 Individuals, Many of Whom Are Related, Convicted in Kidnapping, Murder of 5Dimes Owner

Family Affair: 9 Individuals, Many of Whom Are Related, Convicted in Kidnapping, Murder of 5Dimes Owner

The judge convicted the criminals of kidnapping, extortion, aggravated robbery and illicit association. Morales Vega, implicated as the leader of the group, received a 65-year sentence.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, May/25/2022

(Not) Making Sense of Gambling Superstitions: A Guide

(Not) Making Sense of Gambling Superstitions: A Guide

Everybody has the right to believe whatever they want. Most of the time, our beliefs are formed based on what we've heard or seen. Superstitious views about gambling are not out of the question.

Submitted by C Costigan on, May/25/2022

How Sports Betting Mobile Apps Are Revolutionizing Bookmaking In 2022

Thinking of developing your mobile betting app? You should. Read on and learn how mobile betting is changing the betting scene.

Submitted by C Costigan on, May/25/2022

Massive Sports Betting Ring Bust Ends Anticlimatically With a Probation Sentence

Massive Sports Betting Ring Bust Ends Anticlimatically With a Probation Sentence

A prosecutor said Vasilios Prassas was victimized by Vincent “Uncle Mick” DelGiudice, the ringleader of the organization.  DelGiudice was accused of taking advantage of Prassas’ gambling problems and repeatedly forgave debts that “would have caused him to crash and burn.”

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, May/25/2022

Power Master Class - Pay Per Head Software Features (Part 3)

Power Master Class - Pay Per Head Software Features (Part 3)

In this episode we discuss agent betting alerts as well as the subscription newsletter that provides bookies and agents a front row seat for exclusive seminars and work shops.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, May/19/2022

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?