Gambling News

MaxBet TV Selects Setplex for First Ever Gambling Television Network

MaxBet TV Selects Setplex for First Ever Gambling Television Network

Partnership Enables MaxBet TV to Stream a Broad Range of Content at High Speeds to Anywhere in the World Leveraging Setplex’s Globally Redundant Infrastructure.

Submitted by Press Release on, Jan/27/2022

USMNT a Near Lock to Qualify for World Cup

USMNT a Near Lock to Qualify for World Cup

USMNT takes on El Salvador tonight, which kicks off a string of three World Cup qualifiers over the next week.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jan/27/2022

Early Super Bowl Lines for the Four Possible Matchups

The Super Bowl LVI matchup won't be set until Sunday night, but we can take an early look at what the spreads for the potential matchup will be.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jan/27/2022

Steelers QB Roethlisberger Retires at 39

The longtime Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback announced his retirement on Thursday, saying it was “time to clean out my locker, hang up my cleats” after 18 years, two Super Bowls, countless team records and a spot in the Hall of Fame all but secure.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Jan/27/2022

Where Can I Bet Sports Online From Caldwell Parish?

While voters did not approve sports betting in Caldwell Parish, there are other options besides state-regulated. 

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jan/27/2022

Mobile Sports Betting Goes Live in Louisiana Friday

Mobile Sports Betting Goes Live in Louisiana Friday

With the exception of a handful of parishes, mobile sports wagering goes live in Louisiana just in time for the NFL Conference Championship games.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jan/27/2022

Kamala Harris Supreme Court Justice Betting Odds Long

Kamala Harris Supreme Court Justice Betting Odds Long

As our friends at BetOnline ponder the betting odds on who will replace US Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer, it is widely anticipated that current US Vice President Kamala Harris odds will be long, though probably still in the single digits.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jan/27/2022

UAE Sheikhdom to Allow Gaming as Wynn Resorts Plans Project

UAE Sheikhdom to Allow Gaming as Wynn Resorts Plans Project

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — One of the seven sheikhdoms in the United Arab Emirates said Tuesday it will allow “gaming” while announcing a multibillion-dollar deal with Las Vegas-based casino giant Wynn Resorts.

The announcement by Ras al-Khaimah comes after months of rumors about gambling coming to the UAE, home to skyscraper-studded Dubai and oil-rich Abu Dhabi. Islam, the religion of the Arabian Peninsula, prohibits gambling.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Jan/27/2022

What You Need to Know About Sports Betting in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania has very friendly laws towards sports betting, both online and land-based. The favorable legislation came into force in 2017. The first in-person betting would only happen a year later, though. In 2019, the state also allowed mobile betting. Pennsylvanians have had a multitude of options ever since. Here's your guide if you want to take your chances at the Keystone State.  

Submitted by Payton on, Jan/27/2022

Conference Championship Map Shows Who Each State Fans Are Rooting For This Weekend

Conference Championship Map Shows Who Each State Fans Are Rooting For This Weekend

A Twitter study using geo-tagged data revealed the team every state is rooting for in Sunday’s NFL Conference Championship games. 

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jan/27/2022

Oliviera Favored Over Gaethje at UFC 274

Oliviera Favored Over Gaethje at UFC 274

Charles Oliviera is the -155 favorite, Justin Gaethje the +135 dog.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jan/26/2022

Safer Gambling in 2022 - Tips for Users and Potential Legislation from the Govt

Safer Gambling in 2022 - Tips for Users and Potential Legislation from the Govt

The gambling and iGaming industry in Ireland is worth millions of Euros a year. This shows, if nothing else, that those in Ireland are huge fans of online casinos and sports betting. The issues in Ireland are that many of the laws that regulate gambling are somewhat outdated. Some of these date back as far as 1930 and so can obviously never cover the phenomenon of online gambling.

Submitted by Payton on, Jan/26/2022

The Start Of Antigua and Barbuda's Digital Transformation

The Start Of Antigua and Barbuda's Digital Transformation

The Prime Minister passed the Digital Assets Business Bill into law in 2020 in hopes that it will encourage new digital businesses and stimulate the economy. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jan/26/2022

Justice Stephen Breyer to Retire: Odds on Who Might Replace Him

Justice Stephen Breyer to Retire: Odds on Who Might Replace Him

Federal Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, who is a former Breyer law clerk, is among the early favorites to replace Breyer.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jan/26/2022

What Makes a Good Sportsbook

What Makes a Good Sportsbook

There are over a thousand sportsbooks today. Yet, some operators have hundreds of thousands of gamblers while others are struggling to widen their clientele. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jan/26/2022

Mike Matusow Further Illustrates Why Poker in Texas is So "Insane"... As Dallas Looks to Shut Game Down

"The Mouth" appears to be having the time of his life as Dallas area poker halls remain on life support.

Submitted by Ace King on, Jan/26/2022

El Salvador President Trades Bitcoin Naked and Now Country is Left Exposed

El Salvador President Trades Bitcoin Naked and Now Country is Left Exposed

“El Salvador now has the most distressed sovereign debt in the world, and it’s because of the Bitcoin folly,” economist Steve Hanke told Fortune. “The markets think that Bukele’s gone mad, and he has.”

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jan/26/2022

Barnicle Nails It Regarding MLB Hypocrisy Over Pete Rose: League Now in Bed With DraftKings

Barnicle Nails It Regarding MLB Hypocrisy Over Pete Rose: League Now in Bed With DraftKings

In a segment of "Morning Joe" Wednesday morning discussing how both Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were kept off the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot, the discussion inevitably came back to Pete Rose.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jan/26/2022

Forensic Files Keeps The Greek, Olympic Sports Alive: Book Helped Solve Infamous Triple Homicide

Olympic Sports (TheGreek.com) was one of the first and most respected offshore sportsbooks to emerge on the scene back in the 1990s.  Founder Spiro Athanas was a beloved figure in the industry.  He would eventually run into some trouble and sell his Jamaica-based book.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jan/25/2022

Best Bets Wednesday January 26, 2022

Best Bets Wednesday January 26, 2022

The Vols look like a good bet on the moneyline having gone 10-0 at home this season but you are looking at a steep -360 price versus the Gators.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Jan/25/2022

Card Player Husband and Wife Owners Stuck at Sea as Cruise Ship Owners Try to Elude Authorities

Card Player Husband and Wife Owners Stuck at Sea as Cruise Ship Owners Try to Allude Authorities

An arrest warrant has been issued for whole ship.  US authorities threaten seizure.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jan/25/2022

Is It Time for Women to Embrace Sports Betting?

Is It Time for Women to Embrace Sports Betting?

Hearing a group of women talk about the latest odds for NFL matches or discussing fantasy football is rare, even though they are watching sport in higher and higher numbers. Some think it’s because it doesn’t interest them, others believe it’s the result of a male dominated betting industry.

Submitted by Payton on, Jan/25/2022

Sean Payton Stepping Away From Saints: Next Head Coach Odds

BetOnline will likely be paying out $900 on a $100 bet to a few lucky gamblers.

BetOnline will likely be paying out $900 on a $100 bet to a few lucky gamblers.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jan/25/2022

Do Any Pay Per Head Sportsbook Software Companies Offer a One Month Free Trial?

Do Any Pay Per Head Sportsbook Software Companies Offer a One Month Free Trial?

If you are looking for a 1 month trial bookie Pay Per Head, look no further than Power Pay Per Head.  They actually offer 6 weeks free.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/25/2022

David Case: Video Games on the BSV Blockchain

CoinGeek’s Nidhi Arora talks to David Case, CTO of FYX Gaming to discuss about the company and CryptoFights, a blockchain-based video game that is currently in an open beta and has been live for four months.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jan/25/2022

Stadium Stampede Kills Eight in Africa Cup of Nations Soccer Match

Stadium Stampede Kills Eight in Africa Cup of Nations Soccer Match

The next Africa Cup of Nations match scheduled for Yaounde’s Olembe Stadium, where eight people were killed in a stampede on Monday, will be moved to another venue, the Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe said on Tuesday.

Submitted by Reuters on, Jan/25/2022

Brady to Speak With Family About His Future as Retirement Not Happening According to Oddsmakers

Brady to Speak With Family About His Future as Retirement Not Happening According to Oddsmakers

BetOnline opened Brady at -2000 as a favorite NOT to retire before next season.  That price has since dropped to -700.  Brady retiring before the 2022 season still pays out $400 for every $100 bet.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jan/25/2022

Bordeaux Severs Sponsorship Deal Worth €1.3M a Year With Winamax Over Disparaging Tweets

Bordeaux Severs Sponsorship Deal Worth €1.3M a Year With Winamax Over Disparaging Tweets

Radio network France Bleu discovered that at least 20 disparaging tweets had been posted from the official Winamax Sport Twitter account within a three-month time frame mocking the team's on-field performance.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jan/25/2022

Federal Judge Appeals Ruling That Scrapped Sports Betting in Florida

Federal Judge Appeals Ruling That Scrapped Sports Betting in Florida

Plus signature gatherers allegedly engaging in fraud.  One of the elections supervisor finds his own unauthorized signature submitted.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jan/25/2022

Arizona Wildcats vs. UCLA Bruins Free Picks - January 25, 2022

Arizona Wildcats vs. UCLA Bruins Free Picks - January 25, 2022

The Arizona Wildcats vs. UCLA Bruins game line was coming in at UCLA +2 in what will likely be one of the better matchups of the year.  The Wildcats have just one loss on the season, UCLA has two.  Arizona is 11-5-1 Against The Spread while the Bruins are an abysmal 6-8-1 ATS considering their Straight Up record.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Jan/24/2022

Breaking News

Čezmejne igre na srečo: Kako kripto igralnice krmarijo na mednarodnih trgih

Medtem ko globalni predpisi o igrah na srečo težko dohajajo digitalne inovacije, kripto igralnice na novo pišejo pravila, včasih dobesedno. Te platforme, ki delujejo zunaj meja tradicionalnih licenčnih jurisdikcij, so našle načine, kako doseči mednarodne akterje, obdelati brezmejna plačila in se izogniti običajnim bančnim oviram.