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Alberta to Enter Online Gambling Space, Betfred Exits Maryland

Betfred recorded a May handle below $500,000 compared to FanDuel, which accepted $195.2 million worth of online bets in Maryland last month.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/21/2024

Bovada Restricts New Michigan, Colorado Customers From Playing

Bovada is still accessible from the two states but is no longer allowing new accounts from those who enter a Michigan or Colorado ZIP code and all withdrawals must be via cryptocurrencies.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/21/2024

Overcoming the Challenges of Being an Online Gambling Affiliate in 2024

Everything from search engine updates to root out so-called "parasite SEO" to regulatory compliance, gambling affiliates must stay on top of their game more than ever before.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Jun/20/2024

Sports Betting Could Help Kansas Snatch Chiefs, Royals

Revenues from sports betting would help to build new facilities.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/19/2024

PrizePicks Makes Cover of Atlanta's Biggest Newspaper

Homegrown fantasy sports giant plants its flag in Georgia despite the state’s murky sports betting laws.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jun/19/2024

The Difference Between Online Casino Gameplay And Visiting A Physical Casino

Two different worlds of the casino gaming industry bridge the gap between one another for bettors to have varying experience. The glowing lights and bustling sounds of a physical casino with its gaming machines is a much different experience than virtual reality that is the modern-day casino online.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Jun/19/2024

Is Bookie.ag a Good Sportsbook? You BETter Believe It

Bookie.ag is the newly branded sportsbook of a long established betting company.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/18/2024

2024 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest Odds Now More Competitive With Chestnut Out

BetUS has James Webb favored to win this year's event.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Jun/18/2024

Sports Betting Here to Stay in Florida as SCOTUS Refuses to Take Up Challenge

Decision not to take up case could provide a blow to state regulators looking to keep out offshore gambling companies.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/17/2024

How to Fund Your Online Casino Account in Finland (2024 - 2025)

The single most critical part of any online casino operation is the ability to receive funds on deposits and payout fast. 

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Jun/17/2024

It is Easy to Switch to AcePerHead for All Your Pay Per Head Needs

If you are an independent sports bookmaker then you probably already know just how important a quality pay per head service is when it comes to running the day-to-day administrative end of the business.

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Submitted by Matt Skinner on, Jun/16/2024

Michigan Regulators 'No Comment' Regarding Bovada Cease and Desist

Regulators in Michigan said Bovada had 14 days to take steps to prevent Michigan residents from gaming on their sites before further legal action is taken and those 14 days are now up. 

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jun/14/2024

News as it Happens - June 14, 2024 4 pm: Philippines Crackdown, Gambling.com Group Hit

Philippines Cracks Down on Illegal Offshore Gambling Firms and Gambling.com's Group hit hard by Google update per Forbes.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jun/14/2024

How the West Flagler Matter and Michigan Attempt to Ban Bovada Intertwine

Entering June we reported on how the popular online sportsbook Bovada was sent a cease and desist letter by Michigan regulators demanding they stop taking bets from residents of that state. 

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jun/13/2024

New Jersey Continuing to Lead the Way in USA iGaming Market

New Jersey Continuing to Lead the Way in USA iGaming Market

Las Vegas may be the most famous gambling hub in the USA, but it doesn’t have anything on New Jersey when it comes to the iGaming market.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jun/13/2024

HRWager Confiscates $15k From Gambler, Players Can't Log Into Accounts

HR Wager was kicked off its prior platform for failing to pay its fees and players.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/13/2024

Bernie Kosar Sues Media Company Claiming That Bet Got Him Fired From Browns Job

The NFL fired Kosar for violating its gambling policy.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jun/13/2024

Trump + Logan Paul TikTok Views Over 100M By Friday Betting Odds

The Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight has been pushed back to November, it was announced last week.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Jun/12/2024

Investors in BetMGM Parent Company Entain Demand £100million in Compensation

Legal firm, Fox Williams, announced intentions to lodge a substantial group litigation claim against Entain, which is the parent company of Ladbrokes.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/12/2024

Connecticut Plans to Send Cease and Desist Letter to Bovada

"The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection Gaming Division has confirmed with @SBD that it will be sending a cease-and-desist letter to Bovada within the week."

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/11/2024

San Francisco Giants Players Harassed By Sports Bettors Speak Out

Matt Chapman said, “Fans used to just say normal things like, ‘You’re a bum.’ Now, that they have all that money on us, fans will talk a lot of [expletive] to us.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jun/11/2024

Australia Bans Online Gambling With Crypto

Australia placed a ban on betting with credit cards and cryptos late last year but allowed for a 6-month period to comply with the deadline arriving this week.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jun/11/2024

GME Halted Today Betting Odds Now Up

On Friday, the stock closed lower by 39% after the company reported fiscal first-quarter earnings ahead of its schedule and Roaring Kitty (Keith Gill) held a live stream.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jun/10/2024

Gambling News as It Happens June 10 - 10 am

Jontay Porter attorney says player was "over his head" with gambling addiction, a really bad week for the leagues in terms of gambling scandals, William Hill enters into agreement with EPIC Global Solutions.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jun/10/2024

Did DraftKings Really Lose $6 Billion Since March?

"As of March 31, 24, #draftkings has incurred over $6 billion in loses, management reward themselves above the average means."

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/07/2024

What We Can Learn From The Finnish Betting Market

The Finnish betting market, its state-regulated and state-owned nature, and the role of social welfare in shaping the legalized betting industry provide a rich case study of the challenges and potentialities of the interaction between national policy, gambling, and social wellbeing.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Jun/06/2024

Pro Sports Bettor: 'Timing of These MLB Suspensions Seems Dubious'

5 MLB players were suspended or permanently banned Tuesday for violating the league's gambling policy.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/05/2024

Gambling News as it Happens: June 4 5 PM

Legendary Vegas hotel selling off everything that's not bolted down, Phillies infielder banned for betting, attorney believes Bally's tampered with machine to conceal evidence of $2.5 million win.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jun/04/2024

Tucupita Marcano Gets Lifetime MLB Ban for Betting on Baseball

Marcano was found to have placed 387 baseball bets, including 231 MLB-related wagers, between Oct. 16, 2022 and Nov. 1, 2023, totaling over $150,000.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/04/2024

Roaring Kitty Charged in 2024 Betting Odds

On Monday June 3, the GameStop price was surging once again after the meme-stock mania of 2021 posted what appeared to be a $116 million position in the video-game retailer on Sunday.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jun/03/2024

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