Gambling
IGT and FanDuel Group Bring Omnichannel Sports Betting to Michigan
International Game Technology PLC (“IGT”) (NYSE: IGT) announced today that its PlaySports platform is powering the recently launched FanDuel Sportsbook mobile app in Michigan, the latest U.S. state to introduce regulated online sports betting and iGaming. I
Different Types of Gambling, Media Converging for Growth
The many different types of gambling are quickly coming together with each other and with media outlets — and Wall Street is taking notice.
Does iGaming in the US Market Have a Serious Impact?
With the state of Michigan allowing for legalized online casino games in addition to sports betting, Innovation and Strategy Consultant for the gaming industry, David Sargeant, posed the question: Does igaming make a difference?
Gambling Regulations and its Benefits
Every industry or sector usually have regulatory bodies overseeing conducts and practices. Just like all other sectors with their regulatory bodies, the gambling and casino industry is not left out.
Bally's Acquires Monkey Knife Fight Fantasy Game Platform
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Bally’s continued its acquisition juggernaut Monday, acquiring the daily fantasy sports company Monkey Knife Fight in an all-stock transaction that further widens the fast-growing company’s drive to add casino, online sports betting and media companies.
Providence, Rhode Island-based Bally’s becomes the third U.S. sports betting company to have a daily fantasy sports component, along with DraftKings and FanDuel.
Hot Betting Trends, Alerts - January 25
Gambling911.com has your hot betting trends for Monday, January 25, 2021 (in no particular order but updated throughout the day so check back regularly).
North Carolina, Catawba Tribe, Ink Deal That Will Bring Vegas-Style Gambling
North Carolina’s governor has signed a revenue-sharing agreement with the Catawba Indian Nation that clears the way for Las Vegas-style gaming to be offered at a planned resort in Kings Mountain, officials said.
FanDuel Group Brings FanDuel Sportsbook & Casino to Michigan
FanDuel Group, in collaboration with MotorCity Casino, officiallylaunched a fully integrated, real money online gaming experience for residents and visitors to the state of Michigan Friday January 22, 2021.
Can't Bet the Cavs From Virginia
Sports betting officially launched in the commonwealth of Virginia Thursday, courtesy of FanDuel. You just can't bet your beloved Cavaliers there. A number of offshore sportsbooks the likes of BetUS are still accessible from Virginia and do take bets on the Cavs, so no worries there.
Bill to Expand Sports Gambling Introduced in Washington State Legislature
A bill to expand sports gambling in Washington state beyond Indian casinos and into privately-owned card rooms has been introduced in the state Legislature for the second consecutive year.
Indiana Casino Bigwig Fights State Over Ouster Order
A longtime heavyweight in Indiana’s gambling industry is fighting state regulators’ attempts to force him to give up his stake in a Lake Michigan casino and a $300 million new casino project in Gary.
Brian Urlacher’s Brother Pardoned by Trump: Ran Illegal Sportsbook
The brother of Chicago Bears Hall of Fame linebacker Brian Urlacher has been pardoned of federal charges that he recruited for a multimillion-dollar illegal offshore gambling ring.
Pro Sports Bettor Billy Walters Pardoned by Trump in Final Hour
William “Billy″ T. Walters, the retired professional sports bettor and businessman, expressed gratitude to President Donald Trump for granting him clemency and regaining his freedom while continuing to maintain his innocence in a highly publicized insider-trading case.
Pennsylvania Gambling Revenue Fell By More Than 20% in 2020
Beset by state-ordered closures during the pandemic, casinos and other gambling operators in Pennsylvania reported a drop in 2020′s revenues of more than one-fifth the previous year, even as their take from online gambling and sports betting skyrocketed.
Armed Robbery Defendant Sues Harrah's Casino for $10 Million
"Security could have prevented me from getting hurt if they wanted. But I was just another (racial slur). You will see this when you see the DVD," Darryl Allen assured the judges.
Man Charged With Impersonating Cop, Kidnapping Two Women Leaving Casino
A Phoenix man is accused of impersonating a police officer and following two women from a casino. He allegedly kidnapped and robbed both of them.
Rovell Claims Barstool Sports "Making History" With 19.1 Hold Percentage
Action Network's Darren Rovell claimed Tuesday that Barstool Sportsbook "made more money from their bettors per dollar than any book in history" last month. He noted they were third in overall action in the Keystone State of Pennsylvania.
Online Gambling Kicks Off in Michigan Friday
In-state licensed sportsbooks and online casinos can now begin taking bets from Michigan residents and visitors beginning Noon Friday.
Bookie Sports Betting Solution for UFC 257 McGregor vs. Poirier Fight in Northwest Texas
AcePerHead offers an excellent sports betting solution and full service Pay Per Head that includes live customer service and prop generation for UFC 257 and is available in Northwest Texas.
Plug Pulled on Plan to Blow Up Trump Plaza in Final Hour
An auction house trying to raise money for a youth charity by soliciting bids to blow up a former casino once owned by President Donald Trump called off the effort Monday after receiving a cease-and-desist letter from conservative billionaire Carl Icahn.
One Man Critically Injured Following Vegas Strip Shooting Sunday
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Lt. David Gordon conveyed to reporters late Sunday that the suspect in a Vegas Strip shooting had been captured at the Treasure Island Hotel and Casino.
NFL Betting Line Analysis: Home Team -10
Gambling911.com looks at games that featured the home team a a primary -3 home favorite. We look at the line moves around this number and the final results.
NFL Betting Line Analysis: Home Team -3
Gambling911.com looks at games that featured the home team a a primary -3 home favorite. We look at the line moves around this number and the final results.
Bookies Guide to Sharps and Squares
When running an online sportsbook it is important to understand the difference between the two key types of players: Sharps and squares.
Bragg Gaming Launches With Betway
ORYX Gaming, a Bragg Gaming Group company ( TSXV: BRAG, OTC:BRGGF ), announced today that its entire RGS portfolio has gone live with leading global online sports betting and casino operator Betway via their market-leading ORYX Hub platform. Betway is licensed in several key jurisdictions.
Payments Crucial to Ongoing Growth of US Online Sports-Betting Market
Quickly and easily receiving payouts of winnings is the most important factor for U.S. sports bettors when selecting an online sportsbook, and prioritized by 37% of players, according to research released today by Paysafe, a leading integrated payments platform. The latest All the Ways Players Pay report also suggests that offering digital wallets and other alternative payment methods allows sportsbooks to overcome the challenge of card declines.
Record Year for NJ Sports Betting; Casinos, Not So Much
New Jersey took nearly $1 billion worth of sports bets in December, an encouraging finish to a year in which coronavirus closures and restrictions sent overall gambling revenue down nearly 17%.
Casino Billionaire, GOP Mega Donor Sheldon Adelson Dies
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Sheldon Adelson, the billionaire mogul and power broker who built a casino empire spanning from Las Vegas to China and became a singular force in domestic and international politics has died after a long illness.
5 Ways to Improve How You Run Your Online Sportsbook in 2021
If you run your own online sportsbook, Gambling911.com presents five ways to improve how you do so and increase profitability, courtesy of our friends at PricePerPlayer.com.
US Sports Bet Revenue Could hit $3B in 2021; NY Backs Mobile
On a day when New York’s governor did an about-face and embraced mobile sports betting as a way to deal with financial losses stemming from the coronavirus pandemic, a company that tracks gambling legislation and performance predicted that revenue from legal sports betting could reach $3.1 billion in 2021 and as much as $10 billion within five years.
