Remembering the Great Alan “Dink” Denkenson and Renewed Interest in Sports Betting Documentary "Best of It"

Remembering the Great Alan “Dink” Denkenson and Renewed Interest in Sports Betting Documentary "Best of It"

"Dink" was one of five sports bettors that featured prominently in the documentary film.  Not all were stand up characters like "Dink" however.

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Average Joe Can Run an Online Sportsbook With Nothing More Than a Smartphone

Average Joe Can Run an Online Sportsbook With Nothing More Than a Smartphone

When we first started covering the sports betting sector way back in 1999, bookies barely knew how to turn on a computer let alone offer bets on global sports.

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Sports Bettor Portrayed by Bruce Willis Alan “Dink” Denkenson Has Passed Away

Alan "Dink" Denkenson had been in hospice care over the past few months but remained in good spirits until the end.  Many of his long time friends and family came to visit him during this period.

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New TransUnion Research Highlights Challenge for Online Sports Betting Operators in Identifying Distressed Consumers

New TransUnion Research Highlights Challenge for Online Sports Betting Operators

Transunion on Wednesday issued its findings in regard to the challenge for online sportsbook operators in identifying resilient and distressed customers, especially where credit card use is concerned.

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Biggest Super Bowl 57 Liabilties for the Sportsbooks Include Raiders, Jets?

Biggest Super Bowl 57 Liabilties for the Sportsbooks Include Raiders, Jets?

The biggest Super Bowl 2023 liabilites at Caesars Sportsbook were, in order from top down, the Las Vegas Raiders, New York Jets, New Orleans Saints, Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings.

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BetBash 3, Where Will it Be?

BetBash 3, Where Will it Be?

Everyone is still talking abou the past year's two BetBash events featuring anyone who is anybody in the world of sports betting.  The events had operators, bookies, suppliers, vendors and customers all in one room networking.

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Louisiana Sports Betting Thriving Thanks to....TEXAS?

Louisiana Sports Betting Thriving Thanks to....TEXAS?

BetMGM “Live in Louisiana” signage is now prominently displayed at Minute Maid in Houston.

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What Do All the Top Rated Online Sportsbooks Have In Common?

What Do All the Top Rated Online Sportsbooks Have In Common?

if you want to be one of the top-rated online sportsbooks, you'll need the right tools. Here's what the best in the business do.

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The Benefits of Professional Bookie Software

The Benefits of Professional Bookie Software

There are many reasons why you should consider using professional bookie software. Read on to find out what the benefits are.

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Mind-Blowing Sports Betting Facts: More Than Half Do It

 Mind-Blowing Sports Betting Facts: More Than Half Do It

What Percentage of the North American Population has Placed a Sports Bet in Their Lifetime?  What's the Average Bet Placed By Those 21 and Up? You might be surprised.

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Ray Lesniak's Book Tells Tale of How He Beat Feds Who Wanted to Ban Sports Betting

Ray Lesniak's Book Tells Tale of How He Beat Feds Who Wanted to Ban Sports Betting

Lesniak, a shrewd attorney, knew that PASPA violated the U.S. Constitution—the Federal government can’t let one state have an industry but ban another state from having the same industry, in this case legal sports betting.

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Advertising Rules Must Be Reviewed Before Sports Betting Can Move Forward in Kansas

Advertising Rules Must Be Reviewed Before Sports Betting Can Move Forward in Kansas

The attorney general’s office approved three proposed regulations but returned others to the Kansas Lottery after “identifying specific shortcomings that must be remedied,” John Milburn, a spokesman for Attorney General Derek Schmidt, said in a news release Friday.

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"Cleansed" Offshore Sportsbooks Will Be Welcome in Newly Regulated Ontario Market

"Cleansed" Offshore Sportsbooks Will Be Welcome in Newly Regulated Ontario Market

Plus Right Angle Sports looks at the pros and cons of modeling and power rating adjustments.  And Catena Media Reports continued strength in North America mmid more restrictions elsewhere.  Also: BetCRIS coming to the Hard Rock as SBC Summit Latinoamérica premium sponsor this November 1-3.

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What is Public Money vs Sharp Money in Sports Betting?

What is Public Money vs Sharp Money in Sports Betting?

In this nearly 5 minute quick but informative vidoe, host Gary Segars walks bettors through the difference in Public Money and Sharp Money in sports gambling.

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Charged Sportsbook Operator Accused of Extortion: “Tell Him I’m Going to Put Him Under the F------g Bridge"

Charged Sportsbook Operator Accused of Extortion: “Tell Him I’m Going to Put Him Under the F------g Bridge"

8 New York crime family members are facing charges of racketeering, illegal gambling, money laundering conspiracy, obstruction of justice, and related offenses.

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What Are the Sports Betting Laws in USA and Canada?

What Are the Sports Betting Laws in USA and Canada?

When setting up a bookie business, you'll need to know the sports betting laws in depth. Here's a brief rundown on the laws in the USA and Canada.

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What Are the Biggest Business Blunders Online Bookie Software Will Help Prevent?

As a bookie, mistakes can be costly. Having the right online bookie software can help minimize potential blunders. Here's how.

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Spank Odds Almost Ready to Go: Now Everyone Will Have Access to Pinnacle Line Moves

Spank Odds Almost Ready to Go: Now Everyone Will Have Access to Pinnacle Line Moves

At one point this past month, Spank Odds was among the most searched for terms coming to the Gambling911.com website and its founder, Gadoon “Spanky” Kryollos, has been heavily promoting the free odds service via social media platforms such as Twitter.

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DeSantis References 1930s Gambling Case in Suspending State Attorney Andrew Warren

DeSantis References 1930s Gambling Case in Suspending State Attorney Andrew Warren

Last week, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis made waves when he removed twice-elected Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren, citing Warren’s disregard for his duty to enforce state laws.  We also look at DeSantis' latest 2024 Presidential odds following a Justice Department search for former President Donald Trump's home earlier in the week.

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DOJ Charges Vegas Man With Operating Sports Betting Ponzi Scheme, Stealing $8.5 Million from Victims

The defendant was officially charged with 12 counts of wire fraud and one count of mail fraud and involves approximately 72 investors in the Northern District of Ohio and elsewhere.

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No New Audits for Gamblers Making Under $400K

No New Audits for Gamblers Making Under $400K

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on CNN confirmed what White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre promised earlier in the day

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Charting Capability of SpankOdds, NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Hot Handles, and the End of Sports Betting Leads?

Charting Capability of SpankOdds Line Service

Four players are drawing a double-digit percentage handle for NFL Offensive RoY with Christian Watson leading the way.

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Making a Living From Sports Betting

Making a Living From Sports Betting

Success (win/profit) rate tends to be in the 55% to 65% range as opposed to those laughable 85% to 100% claims you read on tout websites.  

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What is Microbetting When it Applies to Sports Betting? Jake Paul's New Sportsbook Betr

What is Microbetting When it Applies to Sports Betting?  Jake Paul's New Sportsbook Betr

Micro-betting is described as the "TikTok-ification of sports betting" whereby individuals can place the tiniest of wagers on such things in real time as pitches & at-bats of baseball games and plays & drives of football games.

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Right Angle Sports Adds Long Time Pro Sports Bettor Mike Craig Back Onto Team

Right Angle Sports Adds Long Time Pro Sports Bettor Mike Craig Back Onto Team

Plus PointsBet looks to expand their operations across the U.S. by studying....Dublin, Ireland?

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Spanky: Bookmakers Increasing Limits Often More Telling Than a Major Line Move

Spanky: Bookmakers Increasing Limits Often More Telling Than a Major Line Move

Plus, it was ten years today the NFL and other leagues warned us about the ills of sports betting.  So what happened?  And, Bally's inks deal with New York Yankees.

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Betting Football Reading a Season Preview Magazine Akin to Believing in Unicorns Says Pro

Betting Football Reading a Season Preview Magazine Akin to Believing in Unicorns Says Pro

Today's question for sports bettors: Does reading a season preview book or magazine really offer useful betting info?  One popular pro bettor says that, those who do "might as well believe in unicorns".

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Sharps Kill it With NFL Preseason HOF Game

Sharps Kill it With NFL Preseason HOF Game

Plus NY could take in $400M if internet casinos legalized and should affiliate managers be required to take a course on being an affiliate manager?

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What Will Be the Tax for Massachusetts Sports Betting?

What Will Be the Tax for Massachusetts Sports Betting?

Massachusetts gamblers will be taxed on sports bet winnings the same way they are on other gambling income. This means a 24% federal tax and 5% state tax.

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Ace Per Head's Bookie Software Boasts Robust Security Measures For Safe Online Betting

The pay per head software provider boasts over 20 years of versatile betting options for bookie sites of all sizes.

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