One of 5Dimes Owner Kidnappers Appears to Have had Ties to Malta, Bookmaking

One of 5Dimes Owner Kidnappers Appear to Have had Ties to Malta, Bookmaking

The mother of a suspected ring leader in the alleged kidnapping of 5Dimes owner Sean “Tony” Creighton, appears to have some ties to Malta and bookmakers who once operated there.

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5Dimes Owner was Held at Grandma's House

5Dimes Owner was Held at Grandma's House

Sean "Tony" Creighton, the missing owner of 5Dimes Sportsbook in San Pedro, Costa Rica, was last seen at the home of a gang leader's grandmother.

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Sportsbooks Need All Four Favorites to Cover, Win Outright in NFL Divisional Round

Dave Mason of BetOnline Friday evening pointed out a rare phenomenon that's about to occur this weekend.

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Police Able to Track Bitcoin Transaction in Finding Suspects in 5Dimes Owner Kidnapping

Police Able to Track Bitcoin Transaction in Finding Suspects in 5Dimes Owner Kidnapping

11 raids conducted early Friday morning

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Columbia SC Pay Per Head Services

Columbia SC Pay Per Head Services

Looking for a proven Pay Per Head service in the Columbia, SC area?  You're in luck. 

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FanDuel Pays Out $40K on Bama Win That Never Happened

FanDuel Pays Out $40K on Bama Win That Never Happened

Believing the Alabama Crimson Tide to be invincible, online sorts betting firm FanDuel paid futures bet on their 2019 College Football Championship win in advance.

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5Dimes to Pay Bad Beat Jackpot Winner $54K After Mounting Pressure

5Dimes to Pay Bad Beat Jackpot Winner $54K After Mounting Pressure

5Dimes says it has agreed to pay the winner of a Bad Beat Jackpot after they initially confiscated funds

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Former Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval Joins MGM Resorts

Former Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval Joins MGM Resorts

Former Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval is joining casino giant MGM Resorts International to help push the company’s global expansion efforts, particularly in Japan, and work on state-level public policy related to sports betting.

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Why RealBookies is Among the Best Pay Per Head Companies

Why RealBookies is Among the Best Pay Per Head Companies

RealBookies is widely considered to be one of the best Pay Per Head companies in the industry.

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Sports Betting at Foxwoods

Sports Betting at Foxwoods

Foxwoods is likely to offer legalized in-person sports betting some time in 2019.

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Sports Betting at the Mohegan Sun

Sports Betting at the Mohegan Sun

The Mohegan Sun is likely to offer legalized in-person sports betting some time in 2019.

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The Profit High Stakes Chronicles Las Vegas

The Profit High Stakes Chronicles Las Vegas

In this CNBC original documentary, The Profit, Marcus Lemonis takes you behind the scenes in Las Vegas, spending three days as a high roller to unlock the secrets of Sin City.

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PokerStars Gets Reprieve in New Jersey

PokerStars Gets Reprieve in New Jersey

The Stars Group, parent company to PokerStars, will be extended another six months in which to operate online in the state of New Jersey.

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5Dimes Under Intense Pressure to Explain Very Bad Bad Beat Cheat

5Dimes Under Intense Pressure to Explain Very Bad Bad Beat Cheat

Intense pressure is mounting on 5Dimes to explain why $53K was reportedly confiscated from a player's account after he claims to have won a bad beat jackpot on the company's poker site.

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PPPoker Said to be Insolvent, a Ponzi Scheme Claims Pro Chase Bianchi

PPPoker Said to be Insolvent, a Ponzi Scheme Claims Pro Chase Bianchi

Poker pro Chase Bianchi has accused the PPPoker Internet poker room of essentially running a ponzi scheme.

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Crypto Debit Card for Online Poker Introduced by Ternio

A new debit card will function similar to that provided by your own bank but tap into your crypto account.

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Missouri Lawmakers to Consider Sports Betting

Missouri Lawmakers to Consider Sports Betting

Gamblers in the Show Me State may soon be able to trek on over to their local casino and place bets on sporting events.

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Mobile Bookmaker in the US

Mobile Bookmaker in the US

When it comes to bookmaker apps, there are plenty of tools available and these are easy to use for today's savvy sportsbook operators. 

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Player Accuses 5Dimes Poker of Stealing $54K From Him

5Dimes Poker Theft

An individual claiming to be a three year customer of the popular Costa Rican online betting company 5Dimes says they cheated him out of $54,000 he says was won after hitting a bad beat jackpot.

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2019 NFL Wildcard Public Bets, Bookie Sweats

2019 NFL Wildcard Public Bets, Bookie Sweats

Here are the bookmaker's big exposures coming into the Wildcard round of the 2019 NFL Playoffs courtesy of Dave Mason of BetOnline.

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NFL Partners With Caesars Casino But No Sports Betting

NFL Partners With Caesars Casino But No Sports Betting

The NFL is partnering with Caesars Entertainment as its first official casino sponsor, but the deal does not include sports betting or fantasy football.

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NFL Playoff Bookie Action With Pay Per Head

There are certain time during the sports calendar where private bookies can really enhance their overall hold percentage with the help of a quality Pay Per Head online betting software provider.

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Sports Betting Not as Easy as it May Seem

Sports Betting Not as Easy as it May Seem

Seven U.S. states now offer legal sports gambling, and as many as 30 more will consider jumping on board in 2019. So here are some of the basics — as well as some more esoteric aspects — of betting on sports.

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Books Talk Crazy Rose Bowl Cover With 'Insane Handle'

Down 3-28 heading into the 4th quarter, Ohio State seemed almost certain to cover the -7 point spread.  Washington was not having any of that.

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Books Start New Year on High Note With Insane Rose Bowl Game

Books Start New Year on High Note With Insane Rose Bowl Game

Gambling911.com has reported the past couple of days that 85% of the spread action in Tuesday's Rose Bowl game was on the Buckeyes. 

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Most Casino Stocks Down in 2018

Most Casino Stocks Down in 2018

It was a bad year for stocks overall and the gambling sector proved to be no exception to that rule.

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New Jersey Online Sports Betting Affiliate Program CPA, Revenue Share Models Unbearable

New Jersey Online Sports Betting Affiliate Program CPA, Revenue Share Models Unbearable

Both the rev share and CPA affiliate programs require one to apply for a license in NJ

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I Want to Run My Own Sportsbook From New Mexico

I Want to Run My Own Sportsbook From New Mexico

Today's top Pay Per Head software companies allow one to run his or her own sportsbook from any state with ease, including New Mexico.

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I Want to Run My Own Sportsbook From Arkansas

I Want to Run My Own Sportsbook From Arkansas

Today's top Pay Per Head software companies allow one to run his or her own sportsbook from any state with ease, including Arkansas.

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I Want to Run My Own Sportsbook From Louisiana

I Want to Run My Own Sportsbook From Louisiana

Today's top Pay Per Head software companies allow one to run his or her own sportsbook from any state with ease, including Louisiana.

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3 Arrested Following Armed Robbery of Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa Patron

3 Arrested Following Armed Robbery of Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa Patron

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrests of three individuals suspected in an armed robbery of an individual returning from the Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Tampa on July 23.
New Zealand Launches Online Casino Licensing as ASA Clarifies the Boundaries of Its Authority

New Zealand Launches Online Casino Licensing as ASA Clarifies the Boundaries of Its Authority

The Online Casino Gambling Act 2026 and the Online Casino Gambling Regulations 2026 opened the path to establishing a regulated market in which up to 15 licensed gaming operators may operate.
Betting Markets Beyond the Point Spread: What New Bettors Can Try

Betting Markets Beyond the Point Spread: What New Bettors Can Try

NFL betting can change the way fans follow a game. Instead of watching only to see who wins, bettors may pay closer attention to matchups, scoring patterns, coaching decisions, and how teams perform in serious situations.
Alexander Korsager on How Canada’s Gambling Market Is Setting New Standards for Digital Player Experiences

Alexander Korsager on How Canada’s Gambling Market Is Setting New Standards for Digital Player Experiences

Canada’s online gambling market is moving fast, and the latest changes go well beyond adding more operators. Alberta has opened a new regulated market, Ontario has introduced centralized self-exclusion, and Canadian payment habits are pushing casino brands to deliver faster, clearer digital experiences.