DraftKings 'Never Forget' Bet 911 Parlay Promo: Calls to Fire Their Entire Marketing Team

"Draft Kings marketing team took a gamble and it didn’t pay off. What a braindead and out of touch promotion."

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Thousands of Bellagio, Mandalay Bay Guests Locked Out of Rooms in Wake of Massive Hack

Some slot machines also shut down.

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These Companies Enter the Gambling Landscape in September

From a sportsbook promising the highest limits to one allowing bets in pennies to the newest sports handicapping site on the Net, we take a look at each of these newcomers.

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The Sportsbooks Are Getting Killed By the Buffs

The BetOnline odds team said that the current liability (total money lost) on a 2023 Buffs' title is the largest ever at this point in any college football season.

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On-Chain Casino Lil Bit Enters the Micro Betting Space Courtesy of the BSV Blockchain

"We like Proof of Work, Big Blocks, Bitcoin, and betting on the underdogs. Why we chose BSV will become clearer when we launch phase 2. That being said, we do feel we are still in time as understanding of what’ crypto’ actually is in the public eye is quite low."

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Stake.com Hack Was Done By North Korea, FBI Claims

Stake.com Hack Was Done By North Korea, FBI Claims

The massive breach took place on Monday September 4.

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Can I Bet on Draftkings Sportsbook App From Texas?

Can I Bet on Draftkings Sportsbook App From Texas?

You will not be able to bet using the Draftkings sportsbook app from Texas as that state has no intention to offer sports betting.

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Gambling Could Finally Be Coming to the UAE But 2-Year Jail Term Remains on the Books

The new federal body, called the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), would create a “regulatory framework for a national lottery and commercial gaming,” according to Emirati state media WAM.

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Sportsbook Goes Up Against ChatGPT-4: Who Will Come Out on Top?

For the first time in sports betting history, kingdom Animalia will take kingdom Technion.

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Things Can Only Get BetR as Sportsbook Launches in VA, Reports 0.05 Percent Handle Market Share in MA

Things Can Only Get BetR as Sportsbook Launches in VA, Reports 0.05 Percent Handle Market Share in MA

The site claimed to have had 70,000 Apple App downloads in the four days ahead of last month's Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz fight.

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Sports Betting Officially Launches in Kentucky Thursday: Gov Places First Bet

Sports Betting Officially Launches in Kentucky Thursday: Gov Places First Bet

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear will be making the first bet at Churchill Downs new sportsbook.

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Playtech Boss Criticizes Providers Operating in 'Black Markets'... But They Do TOO!

Playtech Boss Lashes Out at Publicly Traded Competitors Operating in 'Black Markets'

Mor Weizer, CEO of Playtech since 2007, says he is "frustrated" with listed firms that have seen a boom in their revenues and share price as a result of their decision to operate in so-called "black" or "grey" gambling markets.

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'Insane Action' on Colorado, Reports Dave Mason of BetOnline

More cash on Colorado spread than the spread for all 32 NFL teams.

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NY Post Highlights the NFL Gambling Mess the League Keeps Making Worse by the Day

NFL in gambling turmoil as Super Bowl heads for Las Vegas: ‘Just don’t understand’, a blaring headline reads on Wednesday's digital edition of the New York Post.

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Free Parking at Casinos Could Go the Way of the Dodo Bird

The Golden Nugget in Atlantic City became the last of the casinos there to stop offering free parking, a trend that began in Vegas back in 2016.  Will other casino destinations soon follow?

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Former State Senator's Casino Cited for Dealer Errors, Inaccurate Payouts

Former State Senator's Casino Cited for Dealer Errors, Inaccurate Payouts

Andy Sanborn is under investigation for accepting Covid-19 funding for his casino but is accused of using the funds to purchase expensive sports cars for he and his wife, the latter of whom is a current serving state representative.

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Daniel Jones, Deebo Samuel to Make Weekly Appearances on Show Produced by Gambling Site

The NFL has come under heavy scrutiny for its often hypocritical stance when it comes to sports betting.

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WalterPicks More Downloads in Last 30 Days Than FanDuel and DraftKings

WalterPicks More Downloads in Last 30 Days Than FanDuel and DraftKings

"WalterPicks is outpacing them in fantasy football season with an incredible product and perfectly aligned social media marketing," one acquisition expert reports.

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Stake.com Hacked for $41 Million

Stake.com Hacked for $41 Million

The platform has suspended all deposits and withdrawals, leaving many users unable to access their funds.

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Penn State’s Questionable Touchdown in Garbage Time Raises Eyebrows With Gamblers

The Nittany Lions were favored by 20.5 points going into their game against West Virginia and just managed to cover in the final seconds thanks to a touchdown in garbage time that had some gamblers scratching their heads.

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Legislative Changes Impacting Online Gambling in the US

Legislative Changes Impacting Online Gambling in the US

Online gambling has grown rapidly and evolved over the past two decades, transforming from a niche industry to a multi-billion-dollar market. In the United States, this sector has been marked by a complex legal landscape shaped by a combination of federal and state laws.

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Feds Investigation Into Vegas Casinos About to Blow Up?

Feds Investigation Into Vegas Casinos About to Blow Up?

Scott Roeben of Vital Vegas posted an ominous warning this Labor Day Weekend.

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Lawmaker Who Owns Casino Allegedly Used Covid Relief to Buy Porsches, Ferrari

Lawmaker Who Owns Casino Allegedly Used Covid Relief to Buy Porsches, Ferrari

A New Hampshire lawmaker resigned as head of a study committee on gambling Friday, a day after authorities said she and her husband were under criminal investigation.

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Circa Sports’ $14 Million, No Rake Pro Football Contests - Only a Few Days Left to Enter

Circa Sports’ $14 Million, No Rake Pro Football Contests - Only a Few Days Left to Enter

Circa Million V and Circa Survivor contests mark highest prize purse ever for a professional football sports betting contest.

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Rotogrinders on the Evolution of DFS: From the Salary Cap Format to Today's Pick'em Model

"The category always had the potential for so much more," Adam Wexler, founder of PrizePicks, wrote on his LinkedIn page in response to the article.

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What Will the Next Mattel Movie Be? Polly Pocket is the Oddsmakers Favorite

Football?  Who cares?  Okay, we won't go THAT far but, hey, we're still on a Barbie high here and so too are the bookmakers it seems.  And there is more betting to be had.

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'Bear Bets' is Fox Sports Newest Sports Gambling Show

'Bear Bets' is Fox Sports Newest Sports Gambling Show

The show will be hosted by longtime ESPN television producer and broadcaster Chris Fallica. 

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Bet365 Removes Cash Out Feature for US Sports Bettors?

And affiliates are now also being shown the door at sportsbooks in some US states.

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Ontario Bans Celebrities, Athletes From Appearing in Commercials for Sportsbooks

During a 2023 playoff series game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Florida Panthers, nearly eight and a half minutes of advertisements were dedicated to online sport gambling.

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ESPN Makes Changes to ‘Daily Wager’ Sports Betting Show: One Co-Host Fired

The show is moving back to the East Coast after being based in Las Vegas since 2020.

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AI and Online Slots: The New Era of Casino Gaming for Quebec Players

AI and Online Slots: The New Era of Casino Gaming for Quebec Players

When people think about artificial intelligence (AI), online slots are probably not the first thing that comes to mind. Yet AI is beginning to shape parts of the online casino experience, from game recommendations to responsible gambling tools.
Yordan Alvarez Triple Crown Odds

Yordan Alvarez Triple Crown Odds

The Major League Baseball Triple Crown is one of the rarest individual achievements in sports. The last player to capture it was Miguel Cabrera in 2012, who snapped a 45-year drought dating back to Carl Yastrzemski in 1967.
Two Men Wanted for Swindling MGM Springfield Massachusetts Casino

Two Men Wanted for Swindling MGM Springfield Massachusetts Casino

New York resident Gonzalo Capellan and co-defendant Ruddy Iglesia, of New Jersey are both accused of swindling the MGM Springfield Casino in Massachusetts.
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Odds Heavily Stacked Against WNBA Allowing Transgendor Woman Athlete

It isn’t difficult to understand how the inclusion of transgender women in women’s sports has become such a polarizing and highly-politicized topic.