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iGaming NEXT a Huge Hit in NYC This Week

iGaming NEXT a Huge Hit in NYC This Week

Gambling911.com is here in the Big Apple as one of the more prestigious gaming events of the year is taking place here, iGamingNEXT.  This is widely considered among the best B2B networking events. 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mar/09/2023

WWE Betting in US Regulated Markets Would Benefit the Offshores Too

WWE Betting in US Regulated Markets Would Benefit the Offshores Too

Reports surfaced that the WWE has reached out to Ernst & Young to ensure "scripted" match results remain a secret.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Mar/09/2023

Georgia Lawmakers Nix Legal Sports Betting

Georgia Lawmakers Nix Legal Sports Betting

The state Senate on Monday rejected a constitutional amendment that would have allowed voters to decide whether to legalize sports gambling.  The House never consider any legislation.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mar/07/2023

Comparing US Regulated Sports Betting to Offshore: The Pros and Cons Might Surprise You

Comparing US Regulated Sports Betting to Offshore

Nevada sportsbooks are running on outdated technology, as evidenced by Caesars going down during much of the Super Bowl in that state. And US regulated sportsbooks payment options are not all that's cracked up to be.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mar/06/2023

PointsBet CCO Reflects on Demise of Monkey Knife Fight Platform He Helped to Build

PointsBet CCO Reflects on Demise of Monkey Knife Fight Platform He Helped to Build

"I think I'll need some time to fully unpack my feelings but one thing will never change: my undying love (yes love) for all the MKF'ers I had the great fortune to work with and all the incredible partners we collaborated with along the way."

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mar/04/2023

Utilizing Blockchain for Safer Gambling, OH Sports Director Fired for Promoting Betting Apps

In today's gambling and crypto roundup, CoinGeek's intrepid reporter Becky Liggero Fontana talks utilizing blockchain for safer gambling with Bitboss founder Matt Dickson.  Plus, an Ohio sports director has just been canned for using Twitter to promote DraftKings, FanDuel and other sports betting apps.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mar/03/2023

Bitcoin ATM Founder Sonny Meraban Indicted Following Raid Captured on Video by Gambling911

More indictments to be announced Thursday afternoon.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mar/02/2023

Unusual Betting Reporter for Survivor Season 44

Unusual Betting Reporter for Survivor Season 44

Yamil "Yam Yam" Arocho started the day Wednesday with 12-1 odds to win Survivor Season 44. But a flurry of money came in on Yam Yam, and now he's the favorite with 3-1 odds by Wednesday night.

Submitted by Press Release on, Mar/02/2023

Police Surround Home of Bitcoin ATM Kingpin Sonny Meraban on Miami Beach: Massive Indictment

The police activity began shortly after 7 am ET and shut off much of Collins Avenue in the North Beach section of Miami Beach.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Mar/01/2023

Monkey Knife Fight Website Shut Down

Monkey Knife Fight Website Shut Down

Parent company Bally's slashes the popular DFS website as incoming CEO called the acquisition, made just two years ago, "a mistake".

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Feb/28/2023

Combat IQ Set to Take Over the Combat Sports World

Combat IQ Set to Take Over the Combat Sports World

When Lars Rosenberg, founder of FightClubCasino, shockingly passed away while in London attending this year's ICE gaming conference, it became immediately obvious the imprint he left on the industry and the void he left behind.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Feb/28/2023

Odds Favor Bill Maher Taking Over Coveted 9 pm ET CNN Timeslot

Odds Favor Bill Maher Taking Over Coveted 9 pm ET CNN Timeslot

On Tuesday February 28, CNN began heavily touting a one-on-one interview between Maher and host Jake Tapper airing during the 9 pm ET hour that evening.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Feb/28/2023

PointsBet Share Price Tanks on $178m First-Half Loss

PointsBet Share Price Tumbles on $178m First-Half Loss

The company reported a gross win margin falling 2.6 percentage points to 8.3%.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Feb/27/2023

CoinGeek: Judges Rejecting Claims Victims Have No Recourse From Crypto Criminals

CoinGeek: Judges Rejecting Belief Victims of Crypto Criminals Have No Recourse

In his latest report, Stadbrooke cites District Judge Kenneth Marra ruling that the ‘The Ren Project’ is in civil contempt after it failed to reply to a ‘show good cause’ court order in a class action suit brought by customers of the defunct Cryptsy digital asset exchange.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Feb/27/2023

Jake Paul Introducing Young People to Sports Betting Through YouTube, BetR Integration Claim Critics

Jake Paul Introducing Young People to Sports Betting Through YouTube, BetR Integration Claim Critics

Paul's followers are in the millions and a significant number of them are under the age of 21.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Feb/27/2023

Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury Fight Fills Void Between Super Bowl and March Madness

Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury Fight Fills Void Between Super Bowl and March Madness

Record betting was anticipated for a day otherwise typically reserved for March Madness preparations.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Feb/26/2023

Is DraftKings Taking Bets on the Mayweather-Chalmers Fight?

Is DraftKings Taking Bets on the Mayweather-Chalmers Fight?

It does not appear as if DraftKings will be offering odds on the Floyd Mayweather vs. Aaron Chalmers exhibition fight this Saturday February 25.  Most of the state-based books do not take bets on exhibition fights. 

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Feb/23/2023

Sports Betting Expansion in Washington State Quashed

Sports Betting Expansion in Washington State Quashed

Plus Caesars anticipates sports betting profit in 2023.  Wishful thinking?

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Feb/23/2023

Minnesota is a Case Study in Why Sports Betting Bills Can't Pass in Some States

Minnesota is a Case Study in Why Sports Betting Bills Can't Pass in Some States

And don't think for a second that the Poarch Band of Creek Indians buying up of Magic Casino in Florida means legalized sports betting is coming to Florida now....it's not.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Feb/22/2023

Crickex Apps Download - Free Download Apps for Android and iOS Devices

Crickex Apps download are exactly for you if you want to place winning bets and play casino games anytime, anywhere. It has a user-friendly interface and great functionality. 

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Feb/21/2023

Forecasting New Developments and the Latest Trends in Online Gambling

The online casino industry is only set to grow in size as people all around the globe are starting to become interested in earning large payouts for small wagers.

Submitted by Payton on, Feb/21/2023

Dexsport Offers Blockchain-Based, Transparent and Fully Controlled Betting on a Wide Range of Sports Events

Ready to make your sports betting experience more exciting? You've heard of cryptocurrencies and the various applications of the blockchain industry, but are you aware of how these technologies have the potential to transform the way people enjoy betting on their favorite sports teams and making predictions about real-world events? Well, today is the day you become aware.  

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Feb/21/2023

Bitcoin Rally About to Lose Steam, Gov Cooper Says NC Sports Betting Bill to Pass This Year

Bitcoin has gained nearly 50% since the bottom fell out, mostly a result of the FTX Exchange collapse.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Feb/21/2023

Comparing the Bonuses and Promotions at Casinos with a German License

Over the years, the online betting industry has significantly developed in Germany. This has attracted a number of gambling enthusiasts. If you like to gamble online, you would be aware that the finest real money casinos are hard to come by. For this reason, we've conducted thorough research and compared the best online casinos with a German online casino license. 

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Feb/21/2023

The Inevitable Spike in Gambling Addiction Among Youth Across the US

The Inevitable Spike in Gambling Addiction Among Youth Across the US

The industry needs to pay close attention to what is taking place in the United Kingdom, a nation once at the forefront of legalized "anything goes" bookmaking and is now in the process of cracking down severely.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Feb/20/2023

Barstool Sports Fully Acquired by Penn National

Barstool Sports Fully Acquired by Penn National

Penn paid about $388 million for the remaining stake in Barstool Sports that it doesn't already own, the sports and entertainment company said Friday.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Feb/19/2023

Leader of Gambling Organization Sentenced to 6 Years in Prison

Leader of Gambling Organization Sentenced to 6 Years in Prison

The business was tied to crimes such as robberies, shootings, stabbings, and violent assaults.  Customers were mostly comprised of gang members, drug users and fugitives.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Feb/19/2023

In Case You Missed It: Caesars Nevada Sports Betting Apps Went Down....During Most of Super Bowl

Caesars Nevada Sports Betting Apps Went Down....During Most of Super Bowl

It's not immediately clear what caused the snafu during the year's biggest sporting event in the US.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Feb/16/2023

Best Year Ever for US Casinos: Revenues Top $60B

Best Year Ever for US Casinos: Revenues Top $60B

84 million American adults, or 34% of the adult population, visited a casino in the past year, including newly opened markets in Nebraska and Virginia.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Feb/16/2023

Core Security Measures at Swiss Online Casinos

Learn about important cybersecurity measures for online gambling. Protect yourself and your data by following secure practices. Read our review for more info.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Feb/15/2023

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