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No Preakness Stakes for Maximum Security - Owner to Appeal

No Preakness Stakes for Maximum Security - Owner to Appeal

The owner of Maximum Security says the horse will not run in the Preakness and will appeal his disqualification as the Kentucky Derby winner.

Submitted by Associated Press on, May/06/2019

Can I Bet on Sports From My Mobile Phone in Tennessee?

Can I Bet on Sports From My Mobile Phone in Tennessee?

While you can already bet on sports online from your laptop or mobile device in Tennessee via a number of top offshore sportsbooks, the Volunteer State will soon offer up in-state sportsbooks.  Here are the things you need to know.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, May/06/2019

How to Play Online Poker From Georgia - Best Sites

How to Play Online Poker From Georgia - Best Sites

Americas Cardroom offers free-to-play and real money online poker from Georgia

Submitted by Ace King on, May/05/2019

Is Internet Poker Legal in California?

Is Internet Poker Legal in California?

Web poker is not illegal in California per se, however, the state does not currently license poker rooms for online access.  There are a handful of Internet poker sites available to California residents operating outside the state.

Submitted by Ace King on, May/05/2019

Maximum Security Cost to Bettors Now Reaches At Least $42 Million

Maximum Security Cost to Bettors Now Reaches At Least $42 Million

The decision to disqualify the pre-race favorite (9-2 odds) swung tens of millions of dollars in bets in Kentucky, according to the Action Sports Network.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, May/05/2019

Trump Weighs in on Kentucky Derby Controversy: Disqualification Based on 'Political Correctness'

Trump Weighs in on Kentucky Derby Controversy

'Only in these days of political correctness could such an overturn occur'

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, May/05/2019

How to Find the Right Pay Per Head Provider

How to Find the Right Pay Per Head Provider

How to find the right pay per head provider is not always easy as more and more emerge on the scene.  We may be bias but Gambling911.com is certainly a great place to start as only the most financially sound and successful PPH companies appear here.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, May/05/2019

New York Hearing on Mobile Sports Betting Wednesday

New York Hearing on Mobile Sports Betting Wednesday

New York lawmakers are considering legislation that would allow wagering on sports on mobile devices, an issue that’s also being debated in other states.

Submitted by Associated Press on, May/05/2019

Maximum Security Owner Says Kentucky Derby Disqualification 'Most Egregious' Ever

Maximum Security Owner Says Kentucky Derby Disqualification 'Most Egregious' Ever

Maximum Security co-owner Gary West criticized race stewards' disqualification of his horse's Kentucky Derby victory as "egregious" and said he was pondering his next step, including a possible appeal.

Submitted by Associated Press on, May/05/2019

Atlantic City's Ocean Casino Resort Finally Making Money

Atlantic City's Ocean Casino Resort Finally Making Money

A perennially challenged Atlantic City casino will finally turn a profit this month and chart the way forward under the ownership of a New York hedge fund.

Submitted by Associated Press on, May/05/2019

TwinSpires Refunding Maximum Security Bets Up to $10

TwinSpires Refunding Maximum Security Bets Up to $10

US-based online racebook TwinSpires confirmed Saturday night they will refund losing bets placed on Maximum Security up to $10.  Offshore mega book BetOnline revealed they will be grading all Maximum Security bets as "no action".

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, May/05/2019

Maximum Security Disqualification Costs Gamblers $9 Million

Maximum Security Disqualification Costs Gamblers $9 Million

While BetOnline Kentucky Derby customers lucked out with that company refunding bets placed on Maximum Security, that horse's disqualification costs gamblers elsewhere a cool $9 million.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, May/04/2019

I Need a Pay Per Head for the PGA Championship

I Need a Pay Per Head for the PGA Championship

Golf is fast becoming one of the most bet on sports with Tiger Woods stunning victory at the 2019 Masters.  Bookies and agents are scrambling to ensure they have a pay per head platform that takes golf bets.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, May/04/2019

Where Can I Bet on Sports Online From Montana

Where Can I Bet on Sports Online From Montana

The Montana Governor signed off on sports betting legislation to make the state the 10th in the US outside of Nevada to offer this activity from businesses based within its borders.  Online sports betting will only be available from offshore sportsbooks

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, May/04/2019

Kentucky Derby 2019 Morning Odds (Podcast)

Kentucky Derby 2019 Morning Odds

The Kentucky Derby 2019 morning odds are up with some noticable shifts in pricing.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, May/04/2019

Betting the Triple Crown at Your Online Sports and Racebook

Betting the Triple Crown at Your Online Sports and Racebook

The Triple Crown is the pinnacle of horse racing. In order to win the Triple Crown a horse needs to win the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes. These races are all run in the United States and are open to three-year-old thoroughbreds.

Submitted by Guest on, May/04/2019

Actor, Poker Pro James Woods Banned From Twitter

Actor, Poker Pro James Woods Banned From Twitter

James Woods was trending number one on Twitter after being banned from the social media site.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, May/03/2019

Montana Becomes the 10th State to Legalize Sports Betting - No Mobile

Montana Becomes the 10th State to Legalize Sports Betting - No Mobile

Montana became the first state to legalize sports betting this year after Gov. Steve Bullock signed a bill Friday for the state lottery to oversee a system of wagering through kiosks and mobile applications that could be running by fall.

Submitted by Associated Press on, May/03/2019

NCAA Rescinds Ban on Events in States With Legal Sports Gambling

The NCAA has rescinded its policy prohibiting championship events from being held in states that have legalized sports gambling.

Submitted by Associated Press on, May/03/2019

The Online Bookie Betting Guide to MLB Bettors (Plus World Series Odds)

The Online Bookie Betting Guide to MLB Bettors (Plus World Series Odds)

The National Hockey League and National Basketball Association are currently in the playoffs part of their seasons.

Submitted by Guest on, May/03/2019

A newbies guide to Glorious Goodwood Festival

A newbies guide to Glorious Goodwook Festival

If the Goodwood racecourse Festival, formally known as Glorious Goodwood, is new and an event you’re trying out this year then its best to get some information before you go – although it seems straight forward there are some key points that you may or may not know.

Submitted by Payton on, May/03/2019

Online Bookie Intel for Super Bowl 54 Betting Odds

The 2019 NFL Draft is in the books. Are you prepped for Super Bowl 54? Get the updated Super Bowl 54 betting odds, and how online bookies are managing the action. Make sure you’re ready for serious profits.

Submitted by Guest on, May/03/2019

Online Gambling Affiliate Houseboat Trip Planned for Canada

Online Gambling Affiliate Houseboat Trip Planned for Canada

adventures.io has re-launched their website and also announced their first networking event which is simply called adventures1.

Submitted by Press Release on, May/03/2019

Where Can I Bet the Kentucky Derby Online From New York State?

Where Can I Bet the Kentucky Derby Online From New York State?

You can bet the Kentucky Derby online from New York even before the online sportsbooks come online.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, May/02/2019

Sports Bettor James Holzhauer's Continues to Dominate on Jeopardy

 Sports Bettor James Holzhauer's Continues to Dominate on Jeopardy

James Holzhauer continued his Jeopardy dominance Thursday night with another $80,615 win and the correct answer in the final round: Glass Menagerie.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, May/02/2019

Rhode Island Sports Betting Lawsuit, NJ Saturation and PA Wants Affiliates to Draw Blood

Rhode Island Sports Betting Lawsuit, NJ Saturation and PA Wants Affiliates to Draw Blood

Last month Gambling911.com reported on how sports betting had come up short by a disastrous $40 million.

Submitted by Guest on, May/02/2019

Paddy Power Q1 Revenue Jumps By a Fifth

Paddy Power Q1 Revenue Jumps By a Fifth

Dublin-based Paddy Power has reported a revenue increase by almost a fifth for the first quarter of 2019.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, May/02/2019

How Much Money Will I Need to be a Bookie - Useful Calculator

How Much Money Will I Need to be a Bookie - Useful Calculator

No money in the bank?  It's no time to start a bookie business.  Here is what you will need courtesy of our friends in the Pay Per Head community.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, May/01/2019

What You Need to Open a Sportsbook

To open your own sportsbook, you just need a few players and a quality pay per head.

Submitted by Aaron Baker on, May/01/2019

The Greek Bids Farewell

TheGreek Sportsbook announced on Wednesday it is closing shop.

Submitted by C Costigan on, May/01/2019

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