Business & Financial

John L. Smith: News of Federal Probe Another Troublesome Headline for Resorts World Las Vegas

The probe appears to be focused on executive(s) and/or former execs of Vegas casinos and the alleged use of casino comps as well as chips to pay off gambling debts to a bookmaking business.

Submitted by t c jackson on, Aug/06/2023

Can I Bet on BetUS From Maryland?

Can I Bet on BetUS From Maryland?

While you now have the option of betting with a total of 14 regulated state sportsbook apps in the state of Maryland, internationally-licensed (also known as offshore) gambling websites like BetUS do offer a few attractive features that will not be found with the Maryland apps.

Submitted by Tony Caliente on, Aug/06/2023

PPH Sportsbook With No-Fee Online Payments: Are They for Real?

When you see something along the lines of "Free Pay Per Head" or "PPH Sportsbook With No-Fee Online Payments" and the site in question goes on to explain that it is actually offering a FREE service, run, don't walk.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Aug/06/2023

Social Media Influencer Kai Cenat Faces Charges of Inciting Riot After Thousands Cause Mayhem in NYC

The event produced chaos, with dozens of people arrested — some jumping atop vehicles, hurling bottles and throwing punches.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Aug/06/2023

Countless Streamers Impacted by Latest Twitch Gambling Ban

Countless Streamers Impacted by Latest Twitch Gambling Ban

Latest ban comes one year after popular streamer was accused of bilking users out of hundreds of thousands of dollars to fuel gambling addiction

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Aug/04/2023

Celebrity Accountant Who Represented Conor McGregor Pleads Guilty in Widening Bookie Probe

Expansive probe involves massive California bookmaking business with Vegas executives potential clients.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Aug/03/2023

How North Carolina’s Sports Betting Legalization will Impact Government Revenue

How North Carolina’s Sports Betting Legalization will Impact Government Revenue

If you’ve followed the emergence of the regulated sports betting industry in the United States, you’ll quickly understand that it doesn’t take a brain scientist to realize who the true beneficiaries are.  That would be the state.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Aug/03/2023

High-Stakes Gambler-Turned-FBI Confidential Source Continues to Pound Narrative MGM Execs Tied to Bookie

High-Stakes Gambler-Turned-FBI Confidential Source Claims MGM Execs Fired Over Bookie Ties

Gambling911.com has been unable to confirm this claims as RJ Cipriani made additional allegations on Fourth of July holiday.

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Aug/02/2023

Feds Reportedly Investigating Las Vegas Casino Execs Ties to Indicted Bookie

California law enforcement said to be looking into whether certain high level Vegas employees used casino assets to pay gambling debts and also provided confidential customer data to bookmaking operation.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Aug/02/2023

Betr Introduces Real Money Fantasy Sports Vertical That Looks a Lot Like Sports Betting

And they just introduced it in a state that ordered Prizepicks and Underdog Fantasy to cease offering a near identical product.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Aug/01/2023

Calvin Ayre's Ayre Group Acquires Majority Stake in nChain in Blockbuster $570M Deal

Ayre Group acquires a controlling interest in nChain, a blockchain and web3 IP library, in a $570 million deal hoped to enhance nChain's development

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Aug/01/2023

Is Underdog Fantasy a Sports Betting Site? Wyoming Says 'Yes', Orders Them Out

Meanwhile PrizePicks DFS app has now overtaken both the DraftKings and FanDuel DFS products while Underdog Fantasy has conquered FanDuel and nipping at the heels of heels of DraftKings.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/01/2023

What's a Good Pay Per Head for the 2023 Football Season?

What's a Good Pay Per Head for the 2023 Football Season?

PricePerPlayer.com is a long time part of the Gambling911.com family and they will be entering this season offering their services at an unmatched $2 per player per week. 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jul/31/2023

What’s Bringing eSports Betting to the Mainstream?

What’s Bringing eSports Betting to the Mainstream?

As a more recent form of entertainment in the betting world, eSport titles have only gained real international gambling attention since the turn of the new millennium. The success of eSports has been rapid, going from a niche interest to throwing tournaments today which draw more viewers than Wimbledon.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jul/31/2023

Play Up Pays Up But Futures to Be Maxed Out at $2K Regardless of Stake

Play Up Pays Up But Some Players Still Pissed

It's not immediately clear how many customers will be impacted by this situation as PlayUp continues to destroy Australia's once pristine reputation in the offshore sports betting industry.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/28/2023

NFL Themed Slots Arriving in Casinos This September as League Tries to Navigate Through Legal Gambling

Meanwhile NFL personnel prohibited from gambling in casinos.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jul/27/2023

Redraw Poker Fined for Illegal Online Activity

Redraw Poker Fined for Illegal Online Activity

The maximum penalties payable by individuals is up to $1.665 million per contravention, and five times that amount for companies, ACMA said.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jul/26/2023

Secrets To Make Your Gambling Session More Lucrative

Secrets To Make Your Gambling Session More Lucrative

Are you looking to increase your chances of winning and make your gambling sessions more profitable? While there is no guaranteed formula for success, there are certain secrets and strategies that can enhance your overall gambling experience.

Submitted by Payton on, Jul/25/2023

Ayre: 'Everything But BSV is a Security Including BTC', CoinBase Ordered to Only Trade Bitcoin

“They came back to us, and they said . . . we believe every asset other than bitcoin is a security,” CoinBase's CEO Brian Armstrong said.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jul/25/2023

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

BetOnline Oddsmakers Get Beat Down...... From a Doll!

Staggering numbers as Barbie film officially took in $337 million over the weekend.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jul/23/2023

Monster Saturday July 29 Betting as Books Look to Make Windfall With Two Big Fights

Forget Godzilla vs. King Kong.  Saturday July 29, 2023 is going to be Errol Spence Jr. vs Terence Crawford....and, well, Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje in UFC 291. 

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Jul/23/2023

Is BetUS Legal in Florida?

Is BetUS Legal in Florida?

BetUS has been serving Florida gamblers dating back to 1994.  They are considered one of the largest online sportsbooks serving North America.  The company is legal and licensed internationally by the Dutch nation of Curaçao.  18 and up are welcome to bet here.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jul/23/2023

Barbie Movie Box Office Betting Odds: Over Hits Even Before Saturday Had Concluded

Sportsbetting.ag stands to lose "tens of thousands of dollars" if Barbie outpaces ticket projections.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Jul/23/2023

BetMGM Spokesperson, Actor Jamie Foxx 'I Went to Hell and Back'

"Thank u a billion to everybody… been a long road but all the prayers great people and God got me through," a message read on Foxx' Instagram page.  It was accompanied by a video.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Jul/22/2023

What Experience do I Need to Be a Bookie?

What Experience do I Need to Be a Bookie?

Being a bookie requires more than just a knowledge of sports.  Today's bookmaking skills require the ability to understand and adapt to new technological advances.  But anybody with a good entrepreneurial skill set can operate as a bookmaker.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jul/22/2023

Is PrizePicks Legal in Washington State?

PrizePicks is among the fastest growing fantasy sports sites.  It is NOT currently available in Washington State.  You can find some other great betting sites for real money payouts accessible from the state.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jul/22/2023

They Are Dropping Like Flies: Colorado Sports Betting Collapse

New Jersey regulators officially revoked PlayUp's license Thursday afternoon.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jul/20/2023

Is PrizePicks Legal in Missouri?

PrizePicks is not available to those residents of the Show Me State, but placing real money bets can be done anonymously via our friends at BetUS.  No social security number required - 18 and up welcome.  Winnings not reported.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Jul/20/2023

Barbie BetBash? Will the Doll Be Making an Appearance?

“‘Barbie’ fever is sweeping the nation, and we knew we had to do something fun to honor one of the biggest icons of the last 60+ years,” said Derek Stevens, CEO of Circa Resort & Casino.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jul/20/2023

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