The Future is Now for Zetly and Fans of Sports

To get a better understanding of how the future is now for Zetly and its clients, Gambling 911 recently sat down with Zetly Fueling Sports Chief Executive Officer Michal Glijer at the company‘s headquarters in the Polish capital.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Nov/13/2023

Transmira Transforming Gambling Industry

Transmira has been developing new applications for virtual reality, some of which could be used in gambling, specifically online gambling.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Oct/31/2023

ESPN Makes Changes to ‘Daily Wager’ Sports Betting Show: One Co-Host Fired

The show is moving back to the East Coast after being based in Las Vegas since 2020.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Aug/28/2023

Teacher at Center of BetMGM Cancelled $214K Bet Controversy Says He Saw Nothing Wrong With Odds

Also tells Gambling911 he received star treatment first day back to school, including congratulations from the principal.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Aug/23/2023

Billy Walters Tells ESPN: Phil Mickelson Sent Me to Prison!

Billy Walters Tells ESPN: Phil Mickelson Sent Me to Prison!

Sports betting icon Billy Walters threw pro golfer Phil Mickelson under a bus Thursday night on national television, but only because, Walters said, Mickelson threw him under one first.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Aug/20/2023

Pro Sports Bettor Spanky Agrees BetMGM Should Never Have Cancelled Teacher's $214K Bet

One of the world’s most famous professional sports bettors has spoken out on the ongoing controversy involving sportsbook BetMGM refusing to pay out over $200,000 in winning wagers to a Virginia high school special education teacher and agrees with the decision to finally pay him.  Here's his take.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Aug/19/2023

Gambling 911 World Exclusive: Teacher Stiffed by Sportsbook Hires Lawyer to Recover $215K

Blockbuster story goes viral across the Net as Virginia Lottery now in communication with BetMGM and player.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Aug/15/2023

Gambling 911 World Exclusive: Government Agency Investigating BetMGM for Stiffing Special Ed Teacher

Gambling 911 World Exclusive: Government Agency Investigating BetMGM for Stiffing Special Ed Teacher

The Virginia Lottery, a government agency that regulates all gambling in the State of Virginia, is investigating a situation in which a Virginia teacher won $214,500 betting on the women’s World Cup with sportsbook BetMGM.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Aug/09/2023

What is Combat IQ? Just the Next Generation of Sports Wagering

What is Combat IQ?  Just the Next Generation of Sports Wagering

"We use blockchain technology to ensure the data we gather and analyze remains tamper-proof and reliable. Every punch, kick or action recorded is stored in a way that can't be altered retroactively, providing our partners with the utmost confidence in the accuracy and integrity of the information they receive..."

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Jul/24/2023

Gambling911 Confirms Report of Casino Executive's Departure

Gambling911 Confirms Report of Casino Executive's Departure

Gambling 911 has confirmed a report that a high-ranking casino executive who may be linked to an illegal bookmaking operation is out of a job.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Jul/18/2023

Unibet Tells Customers: Clean Up Your Act!!!

Signs at sportsbook warn customers that if they don’t get the smell out, they can get the hell out.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Apr/27/2023

Gambling911 World Exclusive: Las Vegas Agent and Poker Pro Steve Prentky AKA Steve Penny Dead

Penny had been on life support for more than a week and plug was finally pulled early Thursday morning.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Apr/20/2023

Sports Betting Architect Lesniak in Hot Political Feud

Sports Betting Architect Lesniak in Hot Political Feud

Accusations of murder, hired hitmen and "wacko political consultants".... another day in NJ politics.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Mar/20/2023

Architect of US Legal Sports Betting Ray Lesniak Mulls Congressional Bid

He sits down with Gambling911's Thomas Somach to discuss future plans.  "I’ve done what needed to get done to bring legalized sports betting and Internet gaming to America."

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Mar/16/2023

Deadbeat Sports Tout Teddy Covers Now Plying His Trade on TV

Deadbeat Sports Tout Teddy Covers Now Plying His Trade on TV

A sports handicapper who couldn’t pay his bills and lost his house in a foreclosure Is now co-hosting a nationally syndicated sports betting television show, advising viewers who to bet on to make money!

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Feb/10/2023

FanDuel Denies Gambling911 Story About Voided Bets

Gambling 911 reported last week that FanDuel had violated its own official sports betting rules a week earlier when it voided proposition bets on an NBA player who played minimally in a game, but did not do so for another player in a similar situation.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Feb/07/2023

FanDuel Caught Violating Own Policy

FanDuel Caught Violating Own Policy

FanDuel sportsbook violated its own official sports betting rules last week when it voided proposition bets on an NBA player who played minimally in a game, but did not do so for another player in a similar situation.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Feb/03/2023

Betting Experts Weigh in on FanDuel Voiding Policy

Betting Experts Weigh in on FanDuel Voiding Policy

One of our experts offered: “For anyone that believes they are entitled for a losing bet to be refunded is out of touch with reality. They are the same type of people who support participation trophies."

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Jan/31/2023

Gambling 911 Sits Down With Mattress Mack, Who Won $75 Million Betting World Series

Gambling 911 Sits Down With Mattress Mack, Who Won $75 Million Betting World Series

Earlier this month, Texas furniture mogul Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale won the largest payout ever on a legal sports bet: $75 million from a futures wager that the Houston Astros would win the 2022 World Series.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Nov/28/2022

Political Betting Expert Tells Gamblers How to Win

Political Betting Expert Tells Gamblers How to Win

You can’t walk into a casino sportsbook in the United States and place a bet on a political election, such as who your state’s next governor or senator will be.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Nov/06/2022