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Justice Dept Indicts Club Owner for Illegal Sports Betting, Money Laundering

Justice Dept Indicts Club Owner for Illegal Sports Betting, Money Laundering

Plus Australia targets SkyCity casino for money laundering amid gambling crackdown.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Dec/07/2022

College Age Students Perfect Prey for Legal Regulated Sportsbooks

College Age Students Perfect Prey for Legal Regulated Sportsbooks

“You freakin’ idiots … Selling out your own students who you’re supposed to be caring for,” said Ramsey. “The No. 2 addiction in North America today — and fastest growing addiction in North America today — is online gambling. It starts with the sports betting as a gateway drug.”

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Dec/05/2022

How to Open an Online Casino in 2023

You don't have to be Steve Wynn to own a casino.  Heck, anyone these days can open an online casino, and it is far easier than one might think.  You won't even need much in the way of initial capital. 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Dec/01/2022

The Rise of Mobile Betting is Leaving People Ruined: Ways to Avert Catastrophe

Vice News: The Rise of Mobile Betting is Leaving People Ruined

Financial catastrophe is now only a few clicks away, Maxwell Strachan of Vice News suggested in a recent report dealing with the rise of mobile sports betting in the United States.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Nov/30/2022

$5 Flat Fee Pay Per Head Service

$5 Flat Fee Pay Per Head Service

PricePerPlayer.com is advertising a low $5 fee for its Pay Per Head service and you won't believe what you get as part of that package.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Nov/22/2022

The Best Platform for Sports Betting

The Best Platform for Sports Betting

Are you looking for the right platform for your sports betting? Read here to find out about the best platform for sports betting and learn why you'll love it.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Nov/21/2022

Soccer Betting Software Available Just in Time for World Cup

The 2022 FIFA World Cup has kicked off and for sports bookies the world over this means an additional revenue stream that is not present three out of every four years.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Nov/21/2022

Trending News Stories in the World of Gambling - November 21, 2022 (10 am ET)

Another one bites the dust in the world of U.S. regulated sportsbooks and a bunch of companies damaged by the recent demise of the FTX Exchange as the later scrubs its page of any mention it employed an attorney tied to a massive poker cheating scheme as Head of Compliance.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Nov/21/2022

Ohio State Buckeyes Get Beat Up Bad By Michigan

We have seen the line on the Michigan Wolverines vs. Ohio State game November 26 ranging anywhere from Buckeyes -6.5 to -8 early.  Despite the Buckeyes undefeated status coming into Week 12,

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Nov/19/2022

Discussing Advanced Bookmaking and Betting, Plus Jockey Charged

Discussing Advanced Bookmaking and Betting, Plus Jockey Charged

"You always want to strive to increase limits long term," professional sports bettor Spanky says.  "The more you write - and if the sportsbook is run properly - the more you will earn".

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Nov/16/2022

How to Calculate Winning Odds

How to Calculate Winning Odds

Learning how to calculate winning odds can help you to become a better gambler. Here are a few tips and tricks for calculating winning probability.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Nov/14/2022

BetMGM Warns Affiliates: Stop Abusing Bonus Codes to Game the System

BetMGM Warns Affiliates: Stop Abusing Bonus Codes to Game the System

BetMGM.com sent out notices to some of its affiliates warning that they could be in violations of the online sports betting company's terms of agreement. 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Nov/13/2022

Dear College Students: Let's Make Some F***ing Money

Dear College Students:  Let's Make Some F***ing Money

This is an open letter to all you struggling right now trying to carve out a career. What I have to say may shock you. But stick around and hear me out.  Scroll down to listen to the podcast that will change your life....an easy way to make it through college and stay out of debt.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Nov/09/2022

UFC Fight Under Investigation for Suspicious Betting

UFC Fight Under Investigation for Suspicious Betting

Multiple sportsbooks observed a pattern of unusual betting activities tied to a UFC bout that took place Saturday night.  The match between Darrick Minner and Shayilan Nuerdanbieke ended abruptly during the first round.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Nov/08/2022

Top Benefits of a Gambling Business

Top Benefits of a Gambling Business

Running a successful gambling business has never been easier because there are dedicated services that handle all the bookmaking aspects for any bookie.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Nov/01/2022

How to Become a Bookie in Chicago?

How to Become a Bookie in Chicago?

If you are looking to become a bookie in Chicago then the best way to begin is by researching pay per head sites. These services make it possible for anyone to become a local bookie because they provide a fully inclusive professional sportsbook website, where they manage and update all odds up to the second and then grade all wagers as soon as each game completes.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Nov/01/2022

Sports Betting Jobs: How Much Can You Make?

Sports Betting Jobs: How Much Can You Make?

About 26% of the global population regularly enjoys gambling. That's the equivalent of 1.6 billion people.  Many of these individuals choose to make gambling a career.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Nov/01/2022

Ole Miss Best Start Since 1962 Yet They've Only Covered the Spread in 4 (Barely)?

Ole Miss Best Start Since 1962 Yet They've Only Covered the Spread in 4 (Barely)?

Something's gotta give as the Ole Miss Straight Up record and Against The Spread need to get more in sync one would think.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Oct/31/2022

Extortion Among the Charges Against Three Individuals in Illegal Massachusetts Bookmaking Case

Extortion Among the Charges Against Three Individuals in Illegal Massachusetts Bookmaking Case

Sports betting is now legal in Massachusetts but the commonwealth's Attorney General is not having bookmaking businesses operate that engage in money laundering and other illicit activities. 

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Oct/16/2022

These Are the Teams That Haven't Covered in College Football Heading Into Week 7

These Are the Teams That Haven't Covered in College Football Heading Into Week 7

Teams that have yet to cover the spread coming into Week 7 of college football, regardless of how bad they might be, stand a much higher chance of doing so.  Oddsmakers are more likely to place overlays on these games if the team in question is a dog. 

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Oct/13/2022

AZ Governor Betting: Kari Lake Interview Abruptly Cancelled, Katie Hobbs MIA

AZ Governor Betting: Kari Lake Interview Abruptly Cancelled, Katie Hobbs MIA

Republican Kari Lake is coming in as the -190 favorite to be elected the next Governor of Arizona.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Oct/13/2022

What is the Blackjack Ball? An Exclusive Gathering of the World's Greatest Gamblers

An Exclusive Gathering of the World's Greatest Gamblers

The highly secretive event is often considered the G2 Summit of gambling. But what is it and how did it all begin?

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Oct/07/2022

State Trooper and Others Accused of Running Gambling, Prostitution Ring Claim Activity was Legal

State Trooper and Others Accused of Running Gambling, Prostitution Ring

An attorney for a co-defendant's counsel said Friday during a pretrial conference that the defense will seek to call an expert to testify explaining why the gaming machines seized are actually legal.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Oct/02/2022

Software for Betting Odds

Software for Betting Odds

Nowadays there are many different software options available for betting odds and if you are looking to book action then the best option is to go with a state of the art pay per head bookie service. These services provide thousands of betting odds each day for players to bet on and they update all the betting odds up to the second and 24/7. 

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Sep/25/2022

How Much Does a College Bookie Make?

How Much Does a College Bookie Make?

When you are in college you are surrounded by fellow students and depending on which school you attend this could mean being on a campus with several thousand people. Young adult men between the ages of 21 to 25 are the fastest growing market in the betting industry.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Sep/25/2022

Can You Be Your Own Bookie?

Can You Be Your Own Bookie?

If you are looking to be your own bookie then the best way to do that would be to utilize a pay per head bookie service. These services are made specifically so anyone can become a bookie and then accept wagers from people they know.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Sep/25/2022

Big Bets Come in on Week Two Monday Night Football Games

Action was mostly balanced on the Vikings Eagles game Monday night.  51% was on Minnesota at +3, 51% on the Vikings moneyline of +125, and 57% was om the Over 49.5.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Sep/19/2022

Joel Soper: Money Made From Dealing Coke in College All Went Towards Fueling Gambling Addiction

Joel Soper: Money Made From Dealing Coke in College All Went Towards Fueling Gambling Addiction

This past weekend, professional sports bettor and proprietor of Spank Odds, Gadoon “Spanky” Kyrollos, sat down with Joel Soper.  He's a fellow pro bettor (in recovery) who penned the book Never Enough Zeroes.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sep/19/2022

Favorites, Overlays and Nearly All the Public Backed Teams Come Through Early - Week 3

College Football Public Bettors Win

Here are your 2022 College Football Week 3 betting results along with the action, overlays, underlays and line movement analysis for the afternoon and early evening games.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Sep/17/2022

Sportsbook Operator Who Ran Bookie Business for Over 15 Years Indicted by DOJ Accused of Mob Links, Extortion

Sportsbook Operator Indicted by DOJ Accused of Mob Links

Plus why the slow rollout of sports betting in Massachusetts?

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sep/15/2022

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