Gambling

Things to Know About Online Bookies

Things to Know About Online Bookies

Online bookies have had a massive surge in popularity in the last 5 years. With each passing day, more people prefer to go online and place bets on their favourite teams and players, rather than walking to the land-based sportsbooks. Some experts even believe that online bookies will totally replace traditional bookies and by 2025 every bet will be done online.

Submitted by Payton on, Jul/03/2020

How Do You Know if a Site is Trustworthy?

How Do You Know if a Site is Trustworthy?

With the threat of cyberhacking and dummy sites all over the internet, people always need to be careful when surfing the web. There are some easy things you should always look for when trying to decide whether or not a site is trustworthy. Here are three easy ways to tell!

Submitted by Payton on, Jul/03/2020

Popular Gamer Dead at 31, Reported Suicide

Popular Gamer Dead at 31, Reported Suicide

The highest rated player in Warcraft and the creator of Play Everland tragically committed suicide on Thursday. Byron ‘Reckful’ Bernstein was 31.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jul/02/2020

Tigers Become First MLB Team to Partner With Sportsbook

The Detroit Tigers on Thursday announced a multiyear deal with sportsbook PointsBet, the first such partnership between a Major League Baseball franchise and a bookmaker.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Jul/02/2020

Sports Betting - Psychology is a Valuable Commodity

I was just watching one of those "A Football Life" shows produced by NFL Network. And the subject was Jimmie Johnson, who won a national collegiate championship at Miami and then two Super Bowls with the Dallas Cowboys.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/02/2020

Vera And John Leads Online Casino Industry In Japan

Vera And John Leads Online Casino Industry In Japan

With the Japanese government embracing the gambling industry with an open-minded approach, Japan is set to become one of the hottest markets for online casino and gambling industries. It has also been reported that government authorities are planning to transform the city of Osaka into a casino hub to promote tourism and travel.  

Submitted by Payton on, Jul/02/2020

How Bookies Are Keeping Players Active During the Pandemic

How Bookies Are Keeping Players Active During the Pandemic

The three types of marketing bookmakers should become familiar with are branding, acquisition, and retention campaigns. Each of these plays a crucial role in the success and development of any business in the world.  Here we focus on retention at a time when sports have been limited due to the worldwide pandemic.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Jul/01/2020

Sports Gambling Demand to See Boost in July

Sports Gambling Demand to See Boost in July

July is traditionally the slowest month of the year for sports betting.  That should not be the case in July 2020 as sportsbook and gamblers alike rev up for the start of Major League Baseball, NBA and what should prove to be an exciting Major League Soccer Tournament in Orlando. 

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Jul/01/2020

Covid Casino, Nevada Cases Triple But Less Severe

Covid Casino, Nevada Cases Triple But Less Severe

San Diego County Public Health officials said Wednesday they are working with tribal lands to investigate positive COVID-19 cases that may be connected to several local casinos.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jul/01/2020

No Smoking, Drinking or Eating as Atlantic City Casinos Open

No Smoking, Drinking or Eating as Atlantic City Casinos Open

Atlantic City tried Prohibition once before. It worked so well that Nucky Johnson, the legendary politician and racketeer, built a Boardwalk empire immortalized on HBO nearly a century later.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Jul/01/2020

Bettors Exploit BetMGM Error, RHONJ Ex Hires Mobster to Attack Husband

Bettors Exploit BetMGM Error, RHONJ Ex Hires Mobster to Attack Husband

Bettors in Las Vegas last weekend exploited a mistake by BetMGM and wagered on baseball games that had already started, thus giving them an incredibly strong chance to win tens of thousands of dollars.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jun/30/2020

Bettors Have Best Day Since Start of Pandemic, Pinnacle Enhances eSports Platform

Bettors Have Best Day Since Start of Pandemic, Pinnacle Enhances eSports Platform

Gamblers enjoyed a great weekend thanks to La Liga and Serie A soccer matches played on Sunday.  Dave Mason of BetOnline said it was the best day for gamblers since the worldwide pandemic began.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jun/30/2020

Motley Fool: Is DraftKings Insider Selling a Red Flag?

One of the hottest stocks of 2020, Motley Fool notes that DraftKings just sold 46 million shares to the public less than two months after its SPAC IPO.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jun/29/2020

Should There Be a Time Limit on eSports Matches?

Should There Be a Time Limit on eSports Matches?

The longest eSports match so far in history occurred at the LCK 2018 Spring tournament. It was between Jin Air Green Wings and SK Telecom T1 and lasted just over 94 minutes.

This is longer than the films Airplane!, Borat, and Paranormal Activity.

Submitted by Payton on, Jun/29/2020

BarStool Sports Founder Dave Portnoy Caught Up in Racial Row Ahead of App Launch

BarStool Sports Founder Dave Portnoy Caught Up in Racial Row Ahead of App Launch

Jemele Hill, Contibuting writer for The Atlantic, has posted a video of Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy engaging in what she refers to as #ExposeBarStoolRacists. 

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jun/29/2020

Betting for Living

Betting for Living

To bet for a living would seem like the ideal dream job for most avid gamblers, however, in order to bet for a living, it would mean you would have to win over 70% of your wagers. The typical juice or vig on most wagers is -110 which essentially means you have to pay 10% extra on each wager placed, which is why a winning percentage of at least 70% would be needed to be consistently profitable in betting.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/28/2020

Where Can I Find a Good Pay Per Head Sportsbook Solution for Anaheim (2020)

Where Can I Find a Good Pay Per Head Sportsbook Solution for Anaheim (2020)

RealBookies is an excellent Pay Per Head sportsbook solution for bookmakers and agents in the Anaheim area.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Jun/26/2020

Barstool Sportsbook Betting App to Launch in September

Barstool Sportsbook Betting App to Launch in September

Barstool Sports is partnering with Penn National to release its sports betting app come September, and hopefully there will be sports to bet on.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jun/25/2020

Victims of Gambling Scheme Should Receive Portion of NFL QB Retirement Funds

Victims of Gambling Scheme Should Receive Portion of NFL QB Retirement Funds

Multiple individuals defrauded in a scheme perpetrated by an ex-Ohio State and NFL quarterback and his accomplice should receive money from the former player’s share of a national concussion settlement, an Ohio prosecutor is arguing.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Jun/25/2020

AC Casinos Opening for the 4th, Others Shutting Down Again

AC Casinos Opening for the 4th, Others Shutting Down Again

As Atlantic City casinos prepare to open for the Fourth of July weekend, some casinos that opened in recent weeks are having to shut down.  AC casinos that have been shut down since March will now be able to operate at 25% capacity. 

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jun/24/2020

Sports Betting -- The Difference Between Sharps and Squares? Well, Here's Part of the Story 

I was on a talk show once where I was asked what the difference is between a "sharp" and a "square." 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/23/2020

How Did Esports Become a Household Name in Gambling?

How Did Esports Become a Household Name in Gambling?

For the longest time, people have gambled on traditional sports such as boxing, football, and even darts. However, recent years have given rise to a different form of competition – Esports. Today, many gambling sites have expanded their coverage to Esports

Submitted by Payton on, Jun/22/2020

Mobile Sports Betting Goes Live in Illinois, Hearing Delayed in CA

Mobile Sports Betting Goes Live in Illinois, Hearing Delayed in CA

Rivers Casino in Des Plaines, which opened the state’s first retail book March 9, was first out of the gate once again with its BetRivers mobile betting app through partner Rush Street Interactive.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jun/18/2020

How Do Odds Work in Sports Betting?

How Do Odds Work in Sports Betting?

Sports betting has been going side by side with sports for as long as we can remember. People have always been fond of the idea of placing bets on their favourite team, teams that are likely to win/lose, overall score, etc. There are countless of betting options in every sport and all of them have certain odds of happening. The more probable the bet is, the lower the odds will be and vice versa.

Submitted by Payton on, Jun/18/2020

Circa Resort & Casino to Open in Downtown Vegas Ahead of Schedule

Circa Resort & Casino to Open in Downtown Vegas Ahead of Schedule

Today, CEO and developer Derek Stevens announced his newest Downtown Las Vegas property, Circa Resort & Casino, will debut October 28, 2020.

Submitted by Press Release on, Jun/17/2020

Virtual Gaming, Is It Gaining Traction In America And Canada?

Virtual Gaming, Is It Gaining Traction In America And Canada?

All major sports leagues have been postponed and most of the major sports leagues have been cancelled until further notice – more and more countries are banning major events, fewer and fewer sporting events are taking place. But how should sports betting providers react when enthusiastic betting customers, who want to pursue their hobby, no longer have an offer to bet on? What can you do as a provider who wants to remain relevant and maintain a corresponding offer for your players? 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/17/2020

Casinos Push for Cashless Gambling Payments, Citing Virus, A Boost for Bitcoin?

Casinos Push for Cashless Gambling Payments, Citing Virus, A Boost for Bitcoin?

The American casino industry wants gambling regulators to make it easier to adopt cashless payment transactions on the casino floor, citing a desire to help customers avoid handling money during the coronavirus outbreak. 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jun/16/2020

How Popular TV Shows Have Been Converted into Casino Games

How Popular TV Shows Have Been Converted into Casino Games

The huge appeal of our favourite TV shows means that they often cross over into different markets and parts of life. One great example of how this happens is with the way that some of them have been turned into casino games.

Which programmes have made it into casinos, and what it is about this combination that has made it such a popular approach these days?   

 

Submitted by Payton on, Jun/16/2020

Sportsbet Ordered to Refund Player, Brakes Placed on Quick Sportsbook Recovery

Sportsbet Ordered to Refund Player, Brakes Placed on Quick Sportsbook Recovery

In a rare judgement, Sportsbet has been ordered to refund almost $100,000 to a man who had "self excluded" from gambling, but was still allowed to open an account and lost a fortune.  The gambler wagered almost $150,000.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jun/15/2020

How Much Do We Depend on Video Games?

How Much Do We Depend on Video Games?

Video games have become a very important part of our lives, and we shall check the finer points of the role they play in this article. A majority of the population has found some kind of recluse in video games. They are often our most preferred entertainment options after a long tiring day. How do they work to make our mood better? What are some of the most preferred gaming choices?

Submitted by Payton on, Jun/15/2020

Breaking News

Say No to Sportsbook Blacklist

Since Gambling911.com revealed that seven sportsbooks had gotten together to share player information, everybody in the industry is talking.

Online Slots With The Highest Payout Rates

If you are into online casino slots, don’t just play any games you stumble across after you open the lobby. Also, choosing an online slot by design or theme is not a good idea. If you want to not only have fun playing but also hit some wins, make sure you choose the right games.

How to Withdraw Funds From Online Casinos?

Navigating the world of online gambling, especially when it comes to withdrawing your winnings, can seem daunting at first. However, with the right knowledge and understanding, the process can be smooth and secure.