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Gambling World Overwhelmingly Sides With Teacher After BetMGM Cancels $215,000 Bet
By early Wednesday morning, Somach's article had gone viral. By Wednesday night it had become the most trafficked news article on the Gambling911 website ever.
Gambling 911 World Exclusive: Teacher Stiffed by Sportsbook Hires Lawyer to Recover $215K
Blockbuster story goes viral across the Net as Virginia Lottery now in communication with BetMGM and player.
Longtime Gaming Executive Feels Exonerated After Conviction Overturned on Appeal
Was among those previously convicted of participating in a vast U.S. college admissions fraud scheme by paying $300,000 to bribe his daughter's way into a top university and the only one to walk away unpunished.
Prosecutors Cannot Use Former MLB All-Star Yasiel Puig Plea as Evidence in Nix Bookmaking Case
Case tied to Vegas casino execs alleged misuse of casino assets as Puig announces he's playing baseball again.
Can I Bet With BetOnline From Washington State?
BetOnline is accessible from Washington State and offers some of the best welcome bonuses in the business.
Can I Bet on FanDuel Online From Maine?
Though FanDuel is unavailable for betting for Maine residents and visitors alike, BetUS does offer a great alternative. And they will be taking bets on this year's Little League World Series to boot.
Can I Bet on MyBookie From Oklahoma?
MyBookie is a popular online sportsbook available to those in Oklahoma. Gambling911.com recommends BetOnline, which is about to enter its 25th year in business.
WynnBET Shuts Down
WynnBet on Friday announced it will be shutting its doors to all US states except for Nevada and Massachusetts.
Industry Wakeup Call as Sleeper Fantasy Sees 216K Downloads in Two Weeks?
We here at Gambling911.com can vouch for the fact that these last two weeks have been off the charts with three marquee fights going off. But some of the numbers we are seeing when it comes to Daily Fantasy Sports downloads continue to impress.
It's War! Underdog Fantasy Founder Tears Into DraftKings, FanDuel, Says New Sportsbook Coming
Jeremy Levy accuses both companies of working behind the scenes to undermine Underdog.
Is Underdog Fantasy Legal in New York State?
Plus NFL key player stats odds released by BetUS for 2023 and should Damar Hamlin be such a big favorite to win Comeback Player of the Year?
DraftKings Sees 10 Percent Plunge in Share Price on News of ESPN-Penn Sports Betting Deal
Mickey Mouse goes all-in on sports betting, at least as long as Disney remains the parent company of ESPN.
Gambling 911 World Exclusive: Government Agency Investigating BetMGM for Stiffing Special Ed Teacher
The Virginia Lottery, a government agency that regulates all gambling in the State of Virginia, is investigating a situation in which a Virginia teacher won $214,500 betting on the women’s World Cup with sportsbook BetMGM.
Prime Sports to Offer Highest Limits to US Bettors, Vows Not to Boot Them
Newcomer Prime Sports is the latest to join the regulated sports gambling market. This isn't just any newcomer as many of those involved are long time friends of Gambling911.com.
Teacher's Bet: Virginia Lottery Wants Answers as to Why BetMGM Cancelled $214K Bet
The Virginia Lottery on Tuesday promised Gambling911's Thomas Somach it will get to the bottom of a controversy surrounding BetMGM's decision to cancel a Fairfax County teacher's $214,000 winning bet based on what it claimed to be an "obvious error".
ESPN Signs 1st Sports Betting Deal as Penn Sells Back Barstool to Dave Portnoy
Will ESPN continue to cover the sports gambling industry without worrying about potentially upsetting an advertiser as it prepares to launch sportsbook this fall?
70,000 Apple App Downloads in Four Days for Betr Ahead of Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz Fight
Betr Picks provides users with the ability to make “More” or “Less” fantasy entries for player lineups based on their projections and in that regard resembles other hybrid DFS platforms like PrizePicks and Underdog Fantasy.
I'm NOT for Teacher: BetMGM Continues to Screw Educator Out of $214K in Virginia
Fairfax County teacher wants the $214K owed as BetMGM refuses payout.
European Safer Gambling Week 2023: Promoting Responsible Gaming Across Europe
Welcome to the world of safer gambling! Understanding the significance of safeguarding gamblers, EGBA, the European Gaming and Betting Association, is proud to announce the European Safer Gambling Week 2023, a milestone event aimed at promoting responsible gaming across Europe.
BetMGM: Sorry Our Bad, Won't Pay $214K in Winning Bets to Teacher
Company claimed it was "an obvious error" and offered a $100 free bet for the inconvenience after cancelling the payout.
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.
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.
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.
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
Celebrity Accountant Who Represented Conor McGregor Pleads Guilty in Widening Bookie Probe
Expansive probe involves massive California bookmaking business with Vegas executives potential clients.
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.
High-Stakes Gambler-Turned-FBI Confidential Source Continues to Pound Narrative MGM Execs Tied to Bookie
Gambling911.com has been unable to confirm this claims as RJ Cipriani made additional allegations on Fourth of July holiday.
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.
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.
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