Gambling
FanDuel Hit With Huge $20 Million Loss on House-Made Parlay
If you bet on each team in the NFL kicking a field goal during the 1pm, 4:05 and 4:25 Eastern Time slates, you were part of the $20 million loss dealt to FanDuel over the weekend.
Can't Play With Sleeper Fantasy Sports From Michigan
Michigan's aggressive stance against unlicensed sports betting and online gambling apps operating in the state has ensured Sleeper Fantasy Sports will not be available in the Great Lake State.
Poker Player Rob Mercer Admits to Lying About Terminal Cancer Diagnosis
Poker pros raised between $30,000 to $50,000 to fulfill the "dying" wish of a poker pro.
Gamblers Cry Foul Over Meaningless Field Goal vs 49ers: McVay Unaware of the Implications
The Rams were down 10 with the line set at +7.5 resulting in a final second cover by LA.
4 More Iowa Athletes Plead Guilty to Underage Gambling
Per ESPN's Adam Rittenberg, the reduced charge of underage gambling carries a fine of $645 and the athletes won't face further criminal penalties.
Phil Mickelson Says Gambling Addiction Was Like a ‘Hurricane’
“The money wasn’t ever the issue since our financial security has never been threatened, but I was so distracted I wasn’t able to be present with the ones I love and caused a lot of harm,” Mickelson disclosed.
Florida Sports Betting Fight Heading to US Supreme Court?
Owners of two Florida pari-mutuels plan to ask the U.S. Supreme Court to weigh in on whether a multibillion-dollar deal giving the Seminole Tribe control of sports betting throughout the state violates federal law.
You Can Bet on Where Aliens Will Attack First, Which Celebrity Abducted First
Last Tuesday, experts specializing in extraterrestrial research provided testimony before the Mexican Congress.
Are Daily Fantasy Sports Pick ‘Em Games Legal From My State?
PrizePicks and Underdog Fantasy have become the market share leaders in the world of Daily Fantasy Sports, mainly a result of offering popular new contests that closely mirror sportsbook player prop bets.
Mapping the Online Poker Journey: Navigating Legal States, Player Protections, and Exciting Opportunities
In recent years, the online poker sector has experienced a remarkable transformation. In the past, people may have viewed it as a dubious and uncontrolled activity, but now it has transformed into a lawful and regulated sector in various regions across the globe.
MGM Employees Report Not Getting Paid Amidst Cyber Attack
MGM insisted on Thursday payroll would not be affected by the attack, which shut down slot machines, ATMs and made room keys inoperable.
Interpol Helps Take Down Massive Gambling Ring
“Organized crime groups will exploit the tiniest of gaps given the opportunity. In this case, we’re talking about a 20 or 30 second advantage that led to significant gains,” said INTERPOL Secretary General Jürgen Stock.
It's Primetime for Prime Sports as Book Kicks Off in Ohio: Same Software as BetCRIS
Currently, the sportsbook only operates in Ohio but is expected to enter the New Jersey market soon. Others will follow.
Gambling911 World Exclusive: Former Longhorns Player Sued for Running GA Bookie Biz
One of those sued went on to work for the Houston Texans.
Sibella Out as CEO of Resorts World Las Vegas Amidst Probe
Sibella had recently been cleared by Nevada state regulators back in February following a year's long investigation into potential improprieties.
New York Post Calls Out DraftKings Partners for Staying Silent Regarding Sick 911 Promo Bet
While we applaud the Post for writing this article, there is a certain irony in that their affiliate codes for other sports betting websites keep showing up in news aggregates.
Circa Sports Gets Lambasted for.....Doing the Right Thing?
Pro sports bettor Gadoon “Spanky” Kyrollos has had enough of this week's bellyaching over certain sportsbooks refusing to offer refunds on Aaron Rodgers bets after he lasted a few snaps before going down for the season.
MI AG Orders Social Media Online Casinos Out of State: No More Chumba Casino in Michigan?
The American Gaming Association this week praised Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel for effectively shutting down the illegal Michigan operations of Massachusetts based Golden Hearts Games, Inc.
Ransom Group Issues Statement Claiming MGM Has Yet to Pay Up: Alludes to Insider Trading
"We believe MGM will not agree to a deal with us. Simply observe their insider trading behavior. You believe this company is concerned with your privacy and well-being while visiting one of their resorts?"
Social Security Numbers Compromised at Caesars
Credit card numbers also in the hands of hackers.
MGM Still Reeling 5 Days After Cyber Attack: Chaos May Be Casino Company's Own Doing
Caesars admits to paying hackers millions to stop attack on own company.
Casino Begins Banning Poker Players: Alex Lynskey Among Those Impacted, No Explanation Given
Casino believed to be linking certain players to money laundering without sufficient proof.
Is Underdog Fantasy Legal in My State? DFS Company Pleads Its Case
Company blasts FanDuel and DraftKings for complaining and accusing Underdog Fantasy of not operating legally.
MGM Hack Likely the Result of Scattered Spider, Moody's Says Downgrade Possible
MGM Resorts on Wednesday said that a cyber incident that has significantly disrupted properties across the United States for the past three days represents a material risk to the company, CNBC reports.
MGM Response to Security Breach is Outrageous: Apparent Origin of Attack a Head Scratcher
"All ALPHV ransomware group did to compromise MGM Resorts was hop on LinkedIn, find an employee, then call the Help Desk. A company valued at $33,900,000,000 was defeated by a 10-minute conversation."
An Insider's Look at the MGM Hack That Has Paralyzed Their Properties Nationwide
Some folks are reporting fraudulent charges on their credit cards though it is unknown if this has anything to do with this week's breach as the cyber attack continues despite what MGM is saying.
Slots Down, Casino Rooms Empty at MGM Properties Amidst Epic Cyber Attack
Chaos erupted at the MGM-owned Borgata Casino in Atlantic City Sunday night through Monday.
DraftKings 'Never Forget' Bet 911 Parlay Promo: Calls to Fire Their Entire Marketing Team
"Draft Kings marketing team took a gamble and it didn’t pay off. What a braindead and out of touch promotion."
Monte Carlo High Stakes Adventure Packages Worth $110,000 Each
One of the world's largest online poker rooms premiers its new adventure running from October 24th to November 4th.
Thousands of Bellagio, Mandalay Bay Guests Locked Out of Rooms in Wake of Massive Hack
Some slot machines also shut down.
