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Keep Your Players Happy as a Bookie

As a bookie, the most important thing to always be working towards is keeping your players happy.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/13/2019

Betcris Ficha a Ronaldinho por Tres Años

Betcris Ficha a Ronaldinho por Tres Años

El astro brasileño es el nuevo embajador de la casa de apuestas

Submitted by Press Release on, Sep/13/2019

Does FanDuel Accept Bitcoin? Yes it Now Does

FanDuel will utilize Bitpay to process Bitcoin transactions

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Sep/13/2019

Where Can I Bet The 2019 Cy-Hawk Game From Iowa

Where Can I Bet The 2019 Cy-Hawk Game From Iowa

This weekend's Cy-Hawk game is getting more love than ever thanks to the legalization of sports betting in Iowa.  And with that a number of sportsbooks have cropped up throughout the state.  A handful of sportsbook operators now offer mobile betting, however one must register in-person on-site to open an account.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Sep/13/2019

Atlantic City Rakes in $293M in Sport Bets

Atlantic City Rakes in $293M in Sport Bets

Gamblers wagered more than $293 million on sports in New Jersey in August, helping Atlantic City’s casinos win 13% more than they did a year ago.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Sep/13/2019

Can I Bet on FanDuel From Georgia?

Can I Bet on FanDuel From Georgia?

You are not able to bet on the FanDuel Sportsbook app from Georgia.  You can still place bets online from Georgia at a number of top online sportsbooks licensed outside the state.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Sep/12/2019

Oregon Lottery Sports Betting App Scoreboard Further Delayed

Oregon Lottery Sports Betting App Scoreboard Further Delayed

Oregon Lottery might not have sports betting app ready until Mid-October

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Sep/12/2019

Shares in 888 Fall Amidst Concerns Over Brexit

Shares in 888 Fall Amidst Concerns Over Brexit

888 Holdings witnessed announced that pre-tax profits for the six months to June 30 fells 63% to 22.2 million US dollars (£18 Million) against the same period in 2018.  The Gibraltar-based company warned it “may become ineligible to continue to hold regulatory licenses in certain EU jurisdictions”.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Sep/10/2019

Belterra Casino Resort in Indiana, Near Cincinnati Opens FanDuel Sportsbook

Belterra Casino Resort in Indiana, Near Cincinnati Opens FanDuel Sportsbook

FanDuel and Boyd Gaming have joined forces to open a sportsbook at the Belterra Casino Resort in Florence, Indiana.  The property is located approximately 45 minutes from Cincinnati.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Sep/09/2019

Real Bookies Has a Wide Variety of Betting Options

Real Bookies Has a Wide Variety of Betting Options

RealBookies is the leading pay per head (PPH) service in the industry. One of the many reasons they outrank the competition is because they have a wide variety of betting options.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/09/2019

Some NFL Week 1 Notable Bets: $30K Bet on Ravens Turns Into $600K Payday

Some NFL Week 1 Notable Bets: $30K Bet on Ravens Turns Into $600K Payday

At CG Technologies in Las Vegas one man bet $40K on the Seattle Seahawks to win Straight Up.  They beat Cincinnati by a single point and he walked away with an $8000 profit.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Sep/09/2019

NFL Futures Betting 2019 2020: NFC Championship Futures Value Plays

NFL Futures Betting 2019 2020: NFC Championship Futures Value Plays

In our last article we discussed some theoretical concepts of value and clarified what the term actually means as it relates to sports betting.  Now we’re ready to put these ideas into practice.  Simply put, what we’re trying to do is look for teams that are at the ‘midpoint’ on the matrix of ‘favorites’ and ‘underdogs’ along with ‘strong contender’ and ‘have no chance’.  This is where we find the value.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/06/2019

Edison Partners Invest $15.5 million in Gambling.com Group

Edison Partners Invest $15.5 million in Gambling.com Group

Princeton-based Edison Partners has made a $15.5 million growth investment in Gambling.com Group. This is part of the broader explosion happening in regulated online gambling and sports betting that the U.S. and specifically New Jersey has experienced over the last 12 months.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/05/2019

What is a Bookie?

What is a Bookie?

A bookie is someone who accepts wagers or bets on sporting events, and when the bets win they pay the players with the winning wagers and collect money from players with the losing wagers. A bookie can do this by accepting wagers over the phone with paper and pen or he can use a pay per head service.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/05/2019

Futures or Props | Which One to Focus On?

Futures or Props | Which One to Focus On?

Sports gamblers are spending an enormous amount of money and there are no signs of slowing anytime soon. This is fantastic news for the bookie, however, it creates a good problem.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/05/2019

Gambling and Sports Betting News Wire - September 5, 2019

Here are today's headlines in the world of gambling and sports betting as they happen - Thursday September 5, 2019.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/05/2019

Larger Sports Betting Market Races for (Online) End Zone

Larger Sports Betting Market Races for (Online) End Zone

As the second NFL season following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling clearing the way for legal sports betting begins, the industry is growing larger and ever-more mobile.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Sep/05/2019

Becoming A Bookie: Run A Bookie Business Like A Pro

So, you finally got a considerable amount of money to start a business and you’re wondering what to do with it? And, at the same time you know you love the gambling industry, right? Have you ever considered becoming a bookie and taking bets?

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/04/2019

Wavesbet Enters Into Partnership Deal With Web Security Icon John McAfee

Wavesbet Enters Into Partnership Deal With Web Security Icon John McAfee

This week, the cryptocurrency gaming website Wavesbet announced it had entered into a strategic partnership with British-American computer programmer and businessman John McAfee.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Sep/04/2019

Can't Bet on FoxBet From NYC

Can't Bet on FoxBet From NYC

Watching Fox Sports we are likely to see plenty of signage and references to their new betting venture in conjunction with BetStars, FoxBet.  In the New Jersey/New York media market there could even be commercials airing during games.  New Jersey residents will be among the few that can place real money bets at FoxBet.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Aug/31/2019

This PPH Service Will Make Your Business Grow

This PPH Service Will Make Your Business Grow

Do you own a small local bookie and you’re looking to take your business to the next level? By using this pay-per-head service, you’ll open up various ways to grow your business immediately.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/30/2019

PointsBet Cost of US Entry Revealed

Revenue numbers for US regulated PointsBet have been stellar across the board as the wagering firm enters a new market by way of Iowa.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Aug/30/2019

Books Biggest Liabilities Week 1 College Football

It's been nearly four years since Alabama was an underdog.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/29/2019

Use the Internet to Build a Business

Use the Internet to Build a Business

The bookie business is fantastic for starting a business on a budget. If you have ever thought of becoming an online bookmaker then get in now. The gamblers are gambling, and they are spending record amounts of money. Sports gambling has soared to new heights, it seems that the number of gamblers there are to sportsbooks has become overwhelming.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/29/2019

Elite Sportsbook Goes Online, Isle Keeping Busy With Sportsbook

Isle Casino in Iowa Keeping Busy With Sports Betting, Rhythm City Goes Online

Rhythm City Casino in Davenport, Iowa, now allows sports betting via its website.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Aug/28/2019

NFL Futures and Props: Random Regular Season Props for 2019

NFL Futures and Props: Random Regular Season Props for 2019

In addition to the more traditional variety of NFL proposition betting odds BetOnline.ag has some very unique wagers listed under ‘NFL Regular Season’.  While we have no opinion on whether Philip Rivers will announce that his wife is having child #10 before the Super Bowl (the ‘No’ is -3000) there are some others that we have better information on and will take a crack at handicapping:

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/28/2019

How Can I Start a Sportsbook in South Florida

You can start an online sportsbook from anywhere in South Florida, including Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, the Keys and Naples by simply signing up with a quality Pay Per Head.  It only takes a few minutes and most PPH software companies require zero minimum number of players.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/28/2019

Cardinals 8-1 Versus Milwaukee

Cardinals 8-1 Versus Milwaukee

The St. Louis Cardinals are coming in at -129 in Milwaukee.  They are 8-1 versus the Brewers over their last nine meetings.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Aug/28/2019

iovation Prepares for U.S. Online Gambling Fraud and Legal Complications

iovation Prepares for U.S. Online Gambling Fraud and Legal Complications

With American football season beginning and more states legalizing online gambling, TransUnion company anticipates challenges with bonus abuse, fraud, self-exclusion and underage gambling that it's seen in Europe for decades.

Submitted by Press Release on, Aug/28/2019

Where Can I Bet on Sports Near Cincinnati

Neither Ohio or Kentucky offer in-state sports betting just yet.  You can still open an online betting account from the Cincinnati area by simply providing your name, email and text number along with a ZIP code in under 60 seconds.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Aug/27/2019

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Possible applications of AI in online casinos

Possible applications of AI in online casinos

Artificial intelligence (AI) has long since found its way into various industries, where it is permanently changing the way business is conducted. Online casinos in Germany are no exception. The use of AI technologies opens up numerous application possibilities that not only increase efficiency but also improve the gaming experience. This article presents the most fascinating applications of AI in online casinos.