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Chief Justice John Roberts Halts Florida Sports Betting....For At Least a Week

Roberts’ order came after pari-mutuel companies West Flagler Associates and Bonita-Fort Myers Corp. sought a stay as they prepare to ask the Supreme Court to take up a challenge to the appeals-court ruling.  

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Steve Scalise Favorite to Become Next House Speaker: Now Withdraws

Steve Scalise Favorite to Become Next House Speaker

Well...the calamitous political climate that clouds the United States Government just got a lot more chaotic.

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Luckbox Suspends Operations, Unikrn Other eSports Gambling Operators Scale Back

Luckbox says " it has been unable to secure the required capital injection due to persistently challenging conditions in the capital markets."

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Why? BetMGM Wins Another Reward After Refusing to Pay Teacher

One half of the BetMGM partnership, MGM, is currently recovering from a massive cyber attack that resulted in compromised social security, driver's license and passport numbers.  The other half, Entain, was handed a record fine last year.

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Week 4 NFL Games Some of the Most Watched in Years

Sportsbook operators are most certainly going to be licking their chops when they see these numbers, helped along by none other than singer Taylor Swift.

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BetMGM Social Media Compares Daniel Jones to Bloodied Beaten Up Woman

We think it's a bit bizarre that these sportsbook social media folks seem to really enjoy this clip and keep posting it over and over again. Reader discretion advised.

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Mouth to Doug Polk: 'When I Beat Your Ass They’ll Be Calling to Learn!'

"This is real money to me I could give two fucks about clicks and views!" Mouth tells Polk.

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Florida Gov Given Until November 1 to Respond to Sports Betting Petition

Gaming attorney Daniel Wallach revealed late Friday plenty of action on the Florida sports betting front.

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The Global Gambling Boom: How Tech Innovation Changed the Game

The iGaming and sports betting industries have experienced remarkable growth since the 1990s following the introduction of gambling. This exponential advancement can be attributed to the innovative technologies that have been introduced to these sectors.

The iGaming and sports betting industries have experienced remarkable growth since the 1990s following the introduction of gambling. This exponential advancement can be attributed to the innovative technologies that have been introduced to these sectors.

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Bob Baffert Sues Social Media Influencers: Accuses Them of Extortion, Defamation

Suit claims that one of the influencers “specifically asked his followers to bring dangerous objects to hurl at Baffert and his family."

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Battle to Stop Sports Betting Monopoly in Florida Heats Up With Latest Filing

The odds remain long however.  Attorney Daniel Wallach on the petition with the Florida Supreme Court: "Of the 14 petitions decided, 7 were denied and 7 were transferred to the circuit courts."

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DC Enacts Emergency Amendment..... to Limit Sports Bettors to $60 at Kiosks After Winning Big

The Washington DC Lottery Corp is the district's sports betting monopoly that has been mired in controversy for years.

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Attorney: Twitter Bookies the Scourge of Sports Betting Today

Attorney Joe Durham names names and warns about Leighton Thetford III @purewage_. 

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Attorney Talks Going After Stiff Bookies and How Certain State Laws Make it Possible

No longer will so-called Twitter bookie say "What are you going to do, sue me for taking bets?"  Attorney Durham says "That's exactly what I'm going to do".  And he's going to sue him for every bet he's ever taken from anybody.

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All State Regulators on Board With Voiding Bets at BarStool Sportsbook

All State Regulators on Board With Voiding Bets at BarStool Sportsbook

Parent company Penn National is blaming its odds provider, Swish Analytics.

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Broncos Russell Wilson Benched Odds

Broncos Russell Wilson Benched Odds

Plus Shawn Merriman talks Brandon Staley favorite to be first head coach fired and more.

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Oddsmakers Move Trump to 2024 Favorite; Debate Betting Heats Up

There's been a major market move ahead of Wednesday’s Republican debate.

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Sportsbook Software as Low as $3

How much will an online sportsbook cost you to set up?  Probably a million dollars?  Maybe two?  How about just $3?

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Bombshell Report: Bookie Being Sued Once Broke Into Home, Was Shot By Owner

"He was laying on his butt and crying," a neighbor said after the co-defendant was shot multiple times.

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Can't Use PrizePicks in Florida Any More? DFS Sites May Be Forced to Exit State

Daily Fantasy Sports sites were expected to exit the state of Florida after that's state's Gaming Control Commission sent a cease and desist order to three companies including PrizePicks.

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A Buffs Cover a Bookie Killer

BetOnline had nearly as much liability on the Colorado ML today vs. Oregon as we did for the Buffs' boosted CFP Championship odds on Prime Day.

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PointsBet Staffer Caroline Weeks Groped By Horny Male Clients Lawsuit Contends

One client earned a round of laughter on the golf course after declaring, “If I get the ball in the hole, Caroline gives me a b—job.”

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Saturday's College Football Action Final Look - Week 4

Until Saturday morning the Buffs spread and moneyline were the top two bets, which is unprecedented.

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Confidential FBI Source Calls Resorts World Vegas Sleuth David Wheatley a 'Dope' Amidst Scandal

Sacked Resorts World President Scott Sibella's alleged improprieties, and rationale behind his termination, may jeopardize MGM's hopes to secure a NYC casino license.

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ESPN Bet Can and WILL Void Your Bets Should They Have Another Software Defect

ESPN Bet Can and WILL Void Your Bets Should They Have Another Software Defect

Consumers beware.  Regulators have sided with Penn National's Barstool Sportsbook for voiding bets on outcomes they claim were already known over an hour prior.  They blamed a software error for allowing this mishap to occur.

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Penn National Requests Massachusettes Void 257 Bets Amounting to $47.8K at Barstool Sportsbook

Penn State Requests Massachusettes Void 257 Bets Amounting to $47.8K at Barstool Sportsbook

There is one slight problem with Penn National's request:  Their software is supposed to have passed excruciating testing to show it is compliant.  Software that is screwing up during games is hardly compliant.

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Some Live Giants Cardinals Bets Voided By Barstool Sports After Graded as Winners, Accounts Locked

No reason other than a "software glitch" given up to this point.  At least one regulator siding with Barstool Sportsbook? Soon to be Bet ESPN.

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Odds Boost for Colorado Buffaloes as BetOnline Launches 'Prime Day' for 24 Hours

A cleverly concocted marketing campaign could end up backfiring for one online sportsbook.

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FanDuel Hit With Huge $20 Million Loss on House-Made Parlay

FanDuel Hit With Huge $20 Million Loss on House-Made Parlay

If you bet on each team in the NFL kicking a field goal during the 1pm, 4:05 and 4:25 Eastern Time slates, you were part of the $20 million loss dealt to FanDuel over the weekend.

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Poker Player Rob Mercer Admits to Lying About Terminal Cancer Diagnosis

Poker pros raised between $30,000 to $50,000 to fulfill the "dying" wish of a poker pro.

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Breaking News

Top Gambling News Stories for Wednesday August 19, 2026

Top Gambling News Stories for Wednesday August 19, 2026

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Florida AG Sues Chumba Casino, LuckyLand, Global Poker, Stake Sweepstakes Casinos

Florida AG Sues Chumba Casino, LuckyLand, Global Poker, Stake Sweepstakes Casinos

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has filed two lawsuits Wednesday against companies behind major online sweepstakes casinos, including Chumba Casino parent company VGW, which also operates the hugely popular LuckyLand and Global Poker sites.
Is Betting on The Little League World Series Wrong?  Past LLWS Scandals Make This Look Like Child's Play

Is Betting on The Little League World Series Wrong? Past LLWS Scandals Make This Look Like Child's Play

From players not getting paid a dime to the use of ineligible players, The Little League World Series has its own stains.
How Changing Consumer Expectations Are Shaping Shikaka Casino

How Changing Consumer Expectations Are Shaping Shikaka Casino

People have less patience for difficult websites than they once did. If a visitor cannot find what they need quickly, there is usually another platform only a few clicks away.