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DraftKings Calls Canada's Gambling Study Flawed

DraftKings Calls Canada's Gambling Study Flawed

Because the tax rate Ontario is expected to impose on online gambling sites is much lower than the percentage the government takes from casino spending, the report concludes that the province stands to lose out on $550 million in annual revenue for a total of $2.8 billion over the next five years.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jan/17/2022

Bet on the Raiders Next Head Coach

Bet on the Raiders Next Head Coach

Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh is the 2-1 favorite to be named the next head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders, but Rich Bisaccia is following closely at 5-2 odds.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Jan/17/2022

Where Can I Watch, Bet UFC 270: Ngannou vs. Gane From Houston?

Place your bets on UFC 270: Ngannou vs. Gane from Houston

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Jan/17/2022

Where Can I Watch, Bet UFC 270: Ngannou vs. Gane From Dallas?

Where Can I Watch, Bet UFC 270: Ngannou vs. Gane From Dallas?

Place your bets on UFC 270: Ngannou vs. Gane from the Dallas area and find out where to watch.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Jan/17/2022

What Effect Will The Growing Rift Between Trump and DeSantis Have on 2024 Odds

What Effect Will The Growing Rift Between Trump and DeSantis Have on 2024 Odds

This seems to be coming full circle on Monday with Axios Jonathan Swan writing that Trump has referred to DeSantis as an ingrate with a "dull personality" and no realistic chance of beating him in a potential 2024 showdown.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jan/17/2022

Chris Moneymaker to Assist in PayPal Suit

Chris Moneymaker to Assist in PayPal Suit

While Moneymaker will not be a plaintiff in the case, he will be assisting Poker League of Nations (PLON) founder Lena Evans in retrieving nearly $27,000 in confiscated funds from the online payment processing giant.

Submitted by Ace King on, Jan/17/2022

Bet on Who the Steelers Next Starting Quarterback Will Be in 2022

Dave Mason of BetOnline asked his followers immediatley following the Steelers bad loss to Kansas City Sunday night: "Fill in the blank Part 2: The starting QB for the Steelers WK 1 next season will be _________."

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jan/17/2022

Fortnite Tilted Towers Release Date January 18?

Fortnite Tilted Towers Release Date January 18?

The Fortnite Status Twitter account confirmed that the update v19.10 will release on the 18th. It seems like Tilted will return exactly how it appeared when it was first added to the game, but we’ll need to wait until tomorrow for confirmation, according to Fortnite Insider.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jan/17/2022

Attempts to Explain Away Cowboys Bonehead Move That Lost Them Wildcard Game

Attempts to Explain Away Cowboys Bonehead Move That Lost Them Wildcard Game

Everybody is playing Monday morning quarterback, literally, in the wake of the Cowboys devastating loss to the San Francisco 49ers Sunday night.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jan/17/2022

Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao Has Amassed Biggest Crypto Fortune on the Planet: Began With a Poker Game

With $96 billion, Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao ranks among the richest men in the world, and that figure does not even include Zhao's massive crypto fortune, considered the largest on the planet. 

Submitted by Ace King on, Jan/16/2022

$1.2 Billion Bet in December With New Jersey Sportsbooks: Revenues Way Down Though

$1.2 Billion Bet in December With New Jersey Sportsbooks: Revenues Way Down Though

A whopping $1.2 billion was wagered on sports in New Jersey during the month of December.  The books won $59.0 million in the month.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/16/2022

When Will the DraftKings Sports Betting App Be Available in California?

When Will the DraftKings Sports Betting App Be Available in California?

Due to conflicts among the various tribal factions, the DraftKings sports betting app is unlikely to be available in California any time soon.  For now, residents and visitors alike can rely on established offshore sportsbooks, many of which have been in business since the late 1990's.  SportsBetting.ag is now celebrating its 25th year in business!!! 

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Jan/15/2022

Is The Caesars Sportsbook App Available in Massachusetts

is The Caesars Sportsbook App Available in Massachusetts

You've seen the ads, but are they legal?  Caesars Sportsbook is not yet available in the great state of Massachusetts.  Alternatives do include SportsBetting.ag, which is one of the oldest established online sportsbooks catering to North America since 1997. 

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Jan/15/2022

Steelers 1-7 Against The Spread Following a Straight Up Win a Tell-Tale Sign

Steelers 1-7 Against The Spread Following a Straight Up Win a Tell-Tale Sign

The Steelers and Chiefs have been mediocre Against The Spread this season, each team owning an 8-9 record ATS.  Kansas City enjoyed a nice stretch of covers from Mid-November to the end of December, six straight, until they cooled down the final two weeks.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Jan/15/2022

How Much Money Do I Need to Start an Online Sportsbook?

In this tutorial we learn how much money is required to run a sportsbook based on the number of players and the maximum amount wagered on average.   We provide specific numbers that can be applied to your own business plan.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/15/2022

BSV Wins With Number of Transactions: Fueled By Gaming, NFTs

BSV Wins With Number of Transactions: Gaming Key

Bitcoin SV led the pack among cryptocurrencies in terms of transaction numbers this past month.  Bitcoin historian Kurt Wuckert, Jr. notes that 90% of the BSV transactions are RUN tokens on a typical day.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jan/15/2022

Costa Rica Hydro Plant Gets New Lease on Life From Crypto Mining

Costa Rica Hydro Plant Gets New Lease on Life From Crypto Mining

A small river in the middle of coffee plantations, sugar cane fields and a forest provides energy to a hydroelectric power plant in Costa Rica that feeds hundreds of computers wired up to the cryptocurrency mining business.

Submitted by Reuters on, Jan/14/2022

How do you Become a Licensed Bookie?

Now that each state in the United States sets the rules on the legality of bookmaking, it is becoming legal in more and more states, and will probably be legal in every state in the next 5 to 10 years. Since each state has their own specific rules and laws on gambling and being a licensed bookie, the first thing to do is see what the current rules are in your state.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jan/14/2022

Pro Sports Bettors Debate Angle Shooting Ethics in the Wake of Draymond Green Props Controversy

Pro Sports Bettors Debate Angle Shooting Ethics in the Wake of Draymond Green Props Controversy

In the wake of the Draymond Green props bet controversy that had DraftKings bowing to public pressure to pay winners, pro gamblers Jack Andrews and Rufus Peabody examined the limits to one's advantage as a sports bettor AND as a bookmaker.

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Jan/14/2022

Where Can I Bet Sports Near Cincinnati?

Where Can I Bet Sports Near Cincinnati?

Great news Cincinnati!  Ohio has just legalized in-state sports betting.  Retail outlets should be appearing soon, but in the meantime, there are options in neighboring Indiana and online with BetUS.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jan/14/2022

Bengals 31.9% Win Percentage After a Loss Since 2017

Bengals 31.9% Win Percentage After a Loss Since 2017

Not only are the Cincinnati Bengals 0-6-1 Against The Spread in their last 7 Wildcard games, they are also an abysmal 15-32-1 Straight Up following a loss since 2017.  That translates into a 31.9% win percentage.  Even if they do happen to win and advance in this year's Playoffs, Gambling911.com has determined that the current -5.5 line is an overlay of around 1.5.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jan/14/2022

Daniil Medvedev, Alexander Zverev Favorites to Win 2022 Australian Open With Novak Djokovic Fate Still Uncertain

Daniil Medvedev, Alexander Zverev Favorites to Win 2022 Australian Open With Novak Djokovic Fate Still Uncertain

Australian Immigration Minister Alex Hawke exercised special powers to cancel tennis star Novak Djokovic’s visa for a second time on Friday, saying it was “in the public interest to do so.” 

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jan/14/2022

50 Cent Parlay Bet Turned Into $130K

50 Cent Parlay Bet Turned Into $130K

A $0.50 bet that offered +26056700 odds and would cash out for over $130,000 somehow miraculously hit Wednesday night.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jan/13/2022

Surprise Firing Headlines NFL Coaching Dismissals

The annual bloodletting after the NFL’s regular season actually saw a somewhat lower amount of ‘bloodshed’ than in the past, with only five head-coach firings. It’s less about volume, however, and more about who one of those bounced coaches that made this Black Monday/Tuesday stranger than previous editions. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jan/13/2022

How to Make a Profit Running an Online Sportsbook

If you are unsure how profitable running a sportsbook could be, one simply needs to follow this website (Gambling911.com) or any news aggregator to see how nearly all states offering the activity shatter revenue records month after month.  There is no reason why an indepent bookmaker utilizing a Pay Per Head software platform cannot do the same.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/13/2022

The Tax on New York Sports Betting is Insane

The Tax on New York Sports Betting is Insane

If you thought the 36% tax on sports betting in Pennsylvania was high, move over and make way for New York with its sick 51% tax.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jan/13/2022

NFL Wild Card Game Team Prop Bets 2022

The Wild Card props from SportsBetting.ag are broken down into four categories

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jan/13/2022

Card-Room Operator Files Lawsuit Over Washington State Sports Betting

Card-Room Operator Files Lawsuit Over Washington State Sports Betting

A federal lawsuit filed Tuesday claims Washington state officials unlawfully granted Native American casinos a ’”discriminatory tribal gaming monopoly” over sports betting and other types of gambling.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Jan/13/2022

How Can I Switch to a New Pay Per Head?

How Can I Switch to a New Pay Per Head?

Sadly, in the world of Pay Per Head software there is a new industry of companies that offer a software platform and nothing more.  Good luck getting updated lines and 24/7 service.  These companies sit atop Google ad listings and folks do not have a clue what they are getting into.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/12/2022

Ayre Tells Market Watch: "For Sure Bitcoin is a Ponzi Scheme"

Ayre Tells Market Watch: "For Sure Bitcoin is a Ponzi Scheme"

Calvin Ayre says Bitcoin SV is powered by a revolutionary technology that has many useful applications, while the digital currency most people know as Bitcoin is useless and a fraud.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/12/2022

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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.