Gambling News
Sports Betting in South Dakota Fails for Now: Backers Want on Ballot
A South Dakota House panel on Monday rejected a measure proposing that voters should decide on legalizing sports betting in Deadwood, but supporters said they would likely gather signatures to put it on the 2020 ballot anyway.
Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown Returns to Hollywood, Fla. Beginning April 4
Poker action returns to Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla. with the Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown kicking off on Thursday, April 4.
These States Unlikely to Legalize Sports Betting Any Time Soon
A recent 50-state review of sports betting found that California, Florida and Texas are not likely to offer sportsbooks any time soon.
ESPN to Debut New Sports Betting Show
ESPN this week announced it will be airing a new sports betting show called "Daily Wager", further evidence of media outlets cashing in on the gambling activity after the U.S. Supreme Court paved the way for legalization nationwide back in May.
Bookie Profit Index - Seattle Area
Seattle, Washington is a haven for bookies, not just because the city hosts an NFL franchise. Seattle has some of the highest wage earners and they even have a successful Major League Soccer team.
J.League Announces New eSports League in Japan
J.League, Japan's top domestic soccer division, announced on Friday they will be launching a new esports league in collaboration with the makers of video game Pro Evolution Soccer (PES).
Sheldon Adelson has Cancer
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Casino magnate and GOP donor Sheldon Adelson has cancer and has not been at his company’s offices in Las Vegas since around Christmas Day.
Phillies at 7-1 Odds to Win 2019 World Series With Bryce Harper Deal
Philadelphia Phillies finally landed Bryce Harper with a record contract, and with that the Phillies enter the 2019 season at 7-1 odds of winning the World Series.
Nevada Gambling Revenue Decreases 3 Percent in January
State regulators say Nevada gambling revenue decreased 3 percent in January from the same time last year.
Trustee: Ocean Resort Casino Improving Finances, Performance
The man overseeing Atlantic City's Ocean Resort Casino until new owners take over says the property is re-stocked with cash and is already starting to turn around its performance.
Commission Magazine Launches Issue 1 for Online Gambling Affiliates
Commission Magazine is a new digital magazine that is focused on affiliate marketing, online marketing, business and entrepreneurship. The magazine has just launched issue 1 for February 2019 and is filled with articles ranging from affiliate marketing and search engine optimization (SEO).
Search on for Missing Poker Pro
A missing person's report has been filed with Dublin, Ireland police by the fiance of 41-year-old Icelandic poker player Jon Jonsson.
Pro Bowler Pacman Jones Arrested at Casino
Former Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones has been arrested and jailed after an incident at a southeastern Indiana casino.
eSports Odds Calculation and Risk Management With Vlastimil Venclik CEO, oddin.gg
Legalsportsreport.com reported that sports betting represents the most popular product among eSports fans. Betting on eSports is more or less identical to betting on traditional sports, with the limitations that the eSports betting product is far less developed than the traditional sports betting product.
eSports Punter Wins €43,974 at Ridiculous Odds
For anyone who thinks betting eSports matchups can't be profitable, look at what happened at Betway this past weekend.
John Brennan: Former Mets Manager Looks to Get Into CT Sports Betting
Approaching 8 pm EST and that hearing on sports betting is still going on in Connecticut, ten hours long thus far.
Legalized Sports Betting One Step Closer in Indiana, Connecticut Hearing Still Going
The Indiana Senate approved the bill on a 38-11 vote and is now heading to the House.
Nevada Declines MLB Request to Ban Betting on Spring Training
The Nevada Gaming Control Board said in a letter to MLB that casinos in Las Vegas and elsewhere have taken bets on exhibition baseball games for decades without problems.
Pay Per Head Bookmaking Benefits
Our friends at PricePerPlayer.com review the top benefits of running one's sportsbook using a Pay Per head software platform.
William Hill Seeks Lead Ad Agency in U.S.
One of the world's largest bookmakers, William Hill, is in the hunt for a top ad agency for its U.S.A. brands.
Brexit - No 2nd EU Referendum Say Oddsmakers
Theresa May was set to rule out a no-deal Brexit to stave off rebellion and avoid a rebellion by members of parliament, who are threatening to grab control of the divorce process, The Sun and Daily Mail newspapers reported.
Gambling in Czechia - Note on the 3 years of activity at Prague Gaming Summit 3
Industry media has reported that the land-based gambling industry in Czechia is soaring and just recently the Finance Minister, Alena Schillerová, has declared victory in the battle to restrict, monitor – and collect taxes from – casinos and gaming machine bars.
New Hampshire Governor Supports Sports Betting
Proponents of legalized sports betting in New Hampshire believe backing from the governor is giving their proposal a boost.
Caesars, Draftkings Ink Multi-State Sports Betting Deal
Caesars Entertainment and DraftKings have reached a deal to grant DraftKings access to Caesars’ markets in several states.
Mega Storm in Online Gambling Hub Malta: Fish Falling From the Sky
A massive storm ravaged the Mediterranean island nation of Malta south of Italy on Sunday, causing it to rain fish, literally.
Buck to Send Out Key CSR Message at Betting on Sports America
Corporate social responsibility; three words combined that the gambling industry is beginning to accept as an essential part of its vernacular far more often these days - and rightly so.
Glenn Close Oscar Loss Among Biggest Upsets Ever
Best Picture favorites have regularly lost throughout the years but a 1/7 Best Actress favorite the likes of Glenn Close have not.
Yorgos Lanthimos Odds to Win Best Director Surge Last Minute
Yorgos Lanthimos odds to win the 2019 Oscar for Best Director for the The Favorite had been slashed from +2400 to +240 at Draftkings with no logical explanation.
Houston Tops NCAA Men’s College Basketball ATS Rankings – February 24
New to Gambling911.com, we look at how the top 25 ranked teams rank in terms of recent winnings for sports bettors by covering their respective spreads.
2019 Winter Online Championships $525 Main Event Kicks Off
The Winter Online Championships $525 Main Event begins today Sunday February 24, 2019 at 5 pm ET/ 2pm PT. The tournament has a $200K Guarantee and will award the winner a Online Championships Belt.
