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Caesars Sportsbook Teams Up With Cavs Ahead of Ohio Sports Betting Launch

Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) today announced a multi-year partnership with the Cleveland Cavaliers to make Caesars Sportsbook an “Official Sports Betting Partner” and Caesars Entertainment the “Official Casino Partner” of the team. This partnership includes plans to open a best-in-class retail sportsbook on the street level inside the northwest atrium area of the team’s home venue, Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.

Submitted by Press Release on, Thu, 02/24/2022 - 21:26

No More TwinSpires Website in Michigan

Sports betting in the US is exploding but with it comes competition and that seems to be what just killed the TwinSpires website in the state of Michigan.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Thu, 02/24/2022 - 20:51

Seminole Casino Coconut Creek Preparing For RunGood Poker Series Contenders Tour

Seminole Casino Coconut Creek will be hosting the RunGood Poker Series Contenders Tour powered by PokerGo, April 21 – May 2.

Submitted by Press Release on, Thu, 02/24/2022 - 16:17

State of Arkansas Approves Mobile Sports Betting

Mobile sports betting in Arkansas crossed its final regulatory hurdle this week as bets can now be taken via mobile devices effective March 4th.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Thu, 02/24/2022 - 09:37

First Man Sentenced in Murder of 5Dimes Owner

First of the defendants is sentenced to 33 years. Ten others await sentencing.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Wed, 02/23/2022 - 20:43

The Case for Bitcoin as ‘Digital Gold’ is Falling Apart

Some of the recent downward spiral is tied to the Russian invasion of Ukraine but Calvin Ayre continues to insist "Bitcoin is a ponzi scheme".

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Wed, 02/23/2022 - 19:58

Report: Atlantic City Casino Smoking Ban May Cost 2,500 Jobs

The Casino Association of New Jersey commissioned the report, which did not recommend whether smoking should be banned, an option that is gaining renewed support in the state Legislature. New Jersey’s Democratic governor, Phil Murphy, has said he will sign a smoking ban into law if a bill is passed.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Wed, 02/23/2022 - 19:32

College Baseball World Series Betting Odds 2022

With MLB staring down the barrel of a shortened season, baseball fans and networks airing the sport will likely turn to a lot more college hardball in the coming months.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Wed, 02/23/2022 - 18:49

Compliance Experts Enhance Platform With the Rightlander Telegram Monitoring Tool

Advertising compliance monitoring specialists announce the launch of the Rightlander Telegram monitoring tool to help operators crack down on non-compliant affiliates

Submitted by Press Release on, Wed, 02/23/2022 - 12:11

BTC's Ineptitude is Becoming More Widely Understood

Joshua Henslee of CoinGeek and others point to the recent truckers protest in Canada to illustrate their point.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Wed, 02/23/2022 - 11:18

"The Relentless Billionaire" Looks at the Life of Carl Icahn: Traces Back Early Poker Playing Days

More recently Icahn is pushing for happier McDonald's pigs. He's threatened to put two directors on the board of the fast food chain to force it to stop confining pregnant pigs in tiny boxes.

Submitted by Ace King on, Wed, 02/23/2022 - 10:38

Why Switch to Online Casinos

On top of playing at your convenience regardless of where you are, there are endless advantages to gambling on online casinos. Let's look at the different pros of online gambling.

Submitted by Payton on, Wed, 02/23/2022 - 03:04

Mobile Sports Betting to Start in Arkansas

The Legislature's Joint Budget Committee on Tuesday morning signed off on the Arkansas Racing Commission's proposed rule to allow mobile wagering in The Natural State, and this is likely to begin ahead of March Madness.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Tue, 02/22/2022 - 22:23

Bet on the LSU Tigers This March Madness 2022: Why Pick Them for Your Office Pool

Betting on the Tigers this March Madness 2022 or deciding whether you should select them for your office pool, check out these important stats below courtesy of Gambling911.com before you do.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Tue, 02/22/2022 - 20:23

Crowning The Greatest Poker Player Ever: These Are The Candidates

Doug Polk embarks on a 2 week-long journey to figure out who is the best poker player of all time (and he's going to need your help). This week, he runs through the list of candidates.

Submitted by Ace King on, Tue, 02/22/2022 - 14:57

What Are The Margins in Sports Betting And How to Improve Them

While it is true that last year was record breaking for sports betting with $53 billion in wagers, these businesses actually operate on the lower end of the profit-margin spectrum.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Tue, 02/22/2022 - 14:32

FYX Gaming CEO Adam Kling: We Are Looking for User Adoption and Scale

To get a sense of how big cryptocurrencies and the blockchain will be in the coming year, one only had to be tuned into the Super Bowl to see how companies in the digital currency space had inundated the airwaves with commercials.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Tue, 02/22/2022 - 14:10

Can I Bet on the FanDuel Sportsbook App From Michigan?

FanDuel is now available for betting in the great state of Michigan.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mon, 02/21/2022 - 15:46

Is MyBookie.ag Legal in Virginia?

The Commonwealth of Virginia recently began licensing online sportsbooks. And while MyBookie.ag is not among the sites that were granted a license, the online sportsbook is still accessible there. Sites like MyBookie cannot operate an app however. Their website is browser-based.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mon, 02/21/2022 - 15:07

Find a Sportsbook That Takes Bets on In-State Schools From Virginia

While Virginia has legalized online sports betting, none of the state-licensed apps allow wagering on in-state schools such as the University of Virginia or Virginia Tech.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Mon, 02/21/2022 - 14:16

State-By-State Sports Betting Rating

Look up your state to find available in-state regulated apps and how you rank compared to others on a scale of 1 to 10 with many factors reviewed and the ratings often fluctuating. Enjoy this page when visiting another state as well.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mon, 02/21/2022 - 14:04

Is Bovada Legal to Bet on From Virginia?

While Bovada is legal to bet on from the commonwealth of Virginia, BetOnline offers much better signup bonuses (max bonus $1000 compared to $250 for Bovada), better lines including a dime line up to -190 in Major League Baseball, and lightning fast payouts, not to mention they have the best credit card acceptance rate in the industry. BetOnline accepts Mastercard, Visa, American Express and Discover cards.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mon, 02/21/2022 - 13:27

Site Screwed By New Law: Virginia Is NOT For Bettors After All

It may have seemed like a cool idea at the time: Go after Virginia's popular slogan and change out a word. "Virginia is for Lovers" becomes "Virginia is for Bettors" as a result of the new online gambling legality.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mon, 02/21/2022 - 12:11

Wisconsin to Offer More Sports Betting, Missouri Mulls Over the Opportunity

The state of Wisconsin has granted approval for three tribes to offer sports betting on their respective land.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mon, 02/21/2022 - 09:00

iGaming and Responsible Compliance

Recently at CGNewYork conference, CoinGeek’s Lead Gaming Industry Reporter Becky Liggero moderated a panel discussion on iGaming and how the BSV blockchain can improve compliance within the gambling industry.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mon, 02/21/2022 - 08:17

Rutgers Covers By a Half Point vs. Purdue Following 4 Straight vs. Ranked Teams

If you are like us and have been following Rutgers after they beat four ranked teams in a row, you might have been disappointed to see the Scarlett Knights fall by 12 points to Purdue.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Sun, 02/20/2022 - 23:05

Report: Drake's $1.3 million Super Bowl Bet Placed Illegally

Toronto-based hip hop star pocketed $300,000 in profit on a Super Bowl last Sunday after betting $1.3 million worth of Bitcoin using an unauthorized offshore wagering site.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sun, 02/20/2022 - 14:52

Bet on the UCLA Bruins This March Madness 2022: Why Pick Them for Your Office Pool

Betting on the Bruins this March Madness 2022 or deciding whether you should select them for your office pool, check out these important stats below courtesy of Gambling911.com before you do.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Sun, 02/20/2022 - 14:11

Why Ohio State Wins Against Indiana Monday Night - February 21

As an away underdog, Indiana is just 6-33 Straight Up since 2017. And that will be a problem Monday night as they head to Ohio State, a team that is 59-11 Straight Up since 2017 for an 84.3% win percentage as a home favorite.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Sun, 02/20/2022 - 11:51