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MGM Response to Security Breach is Outrageous: Apparent Origin of Attack a Head Scratcher

"All ALPHV ransomware group did to compromise MGM Resorts was hop on LinkedIn, find an employee, then call the Help Desk. A company valued at $33,900,000,000 was defeated by a 10-minute conversation."

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An Insider's Look at the MGM Hack That Has Paralyzed Their Properties Nationwide

Some folks are reporting fraudulent charges on their credit cards though it is unknown if this has anything to do with this week's breach as the cyber attack continues despite what MGM is saying.

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DraftKings Caves to Rodgers Refund Push, FanDuel Resisting

"You didn’t refund the rodgers boost last night? I will be taking my gambling elsewhere going forward @FanDuel_Support."

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DraftKings 'Never Forget' Bet 911 Parlay Promo: Calls to Fire Their Entire Marketing Team

"Draft Kings marketing team took a gamble and it didn’t pay off. What a braindead and out of touch promotion."

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These Companies Enter the Gambling Landscape in September

From a sportsbook promising the highest limits to one allowing bets in pennies to the newest sports handicapping site on the Net, we take a look at each of these newcomers.

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Fulton County Special Grand Jury Recommended Charges Against Lindsey Graham

For the better part of a decade, Graham worked along side the late gambling billionaire Sheldon Adelson to prevent the federal legalization of online gambling in the US. 

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Gambling Could Finally Be Coming to the UAE But 2-Year Jail Term Remains on the Books

The new federal body, called the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), would create a “regulatory framework for a national lottery and commercial gaming,” according to Emirati state media WAM.

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Playtech Boss Criticizes Providers Operating in 'Black Markets'... But They Do TOO!

Playtech Boss Lashes Out at Publicly Traded Competitors Operating in 'Black Markets'

Mor Weizer, CEO of Playtech since 2007, says he is "frustrated" with listed firms that have seen a boom in their revenues and share price as a result of their decision to operate in so-called "black" or "grey" gambling markets.

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'Insane Action' on Colorado, Reports Dave Mason of BetOnline

More cash on Colorado spread than the spread for all 32 NFL teams.

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Free Parking at Casinos Could Go the Way of the Dodo Bird

The Golden Nugget in Atlantic City became the last of the casinos there to stop offering free parking, a trend that began in Vegas back in 2016.  Will other casino destinations soon follow?

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Daniel Jones, Deebo Samuel to Make Weekly Appearances on Show Produced by Gambling Site

The NFL has come under heavy scrutiny for its often hypocritical stance when it comes to sports betting.

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WalterPicks More Downloads in Last 30 Days Than FanDuel and DraftKings

WalterPicks More Downloads in Last 30 Days Than FanDuel and DraftKings

"WalterPicks is outpacing them in fantasy football season with an incredible product and perfectly aligned social media marketing," one acquisition expert reports.

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'Mouth' Defends Burning Man Disaster: People I Know There Now Saying They Are Having Time of Their Life

If you haven't heard by now, this year's Burning Man event has been portrayed as an absolute disaster with vehicles getting trapped in the mud and attendees unable to escape.

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Penn State’s Questionable Touchdown in Garbage Time Raises Eyebrows With Gamblers

The Nittany Lions were favored by 20.5 points going into their game against West Virginia and just managed to cover in the final seconds thanks to a touchdown in garbage time that had some gamblers scratching their heads.

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Lawmaker Who Owns Casino Allegedly Used Covid Relief to Buy Porsches, Ferrari

Lawmaker Who Owns Casino Allegedly Used Covid Relief to Buy Porsches, Ferrari

A New Hampshire lawmaker resigned as head of a study committee on gambling Friday, a day after authorities said she and her husband were under criminal investigation.

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What Will the Next Mattel Movie Be? Polly Pocket is the Oddsmakers Favorite

Football?  Who cares?  Okay, we won't go THAT far but, hey, we're still on a Barbie high here and so too are the bookmakers it seems.  And there is more betting to be had.

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'Bear Bets' is Fox Sports Newest Sports Gambling Show

'Bear Bets' is Fox Sports Newest Sports Gambling Show

The show will be hosted by longtime ESPN television producer and broadcaster Chris Fallica. 

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Ontario Bans Celebrities, Athletes From Appearing in Commercials for Sportsbooks

During a 2023 playoff series game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Florida Panthers, nearly eight and a half minutes of advertisements were dedicated to online sport gambling.

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The New Negreanu: Goes From Dud to Stud as Part of Crazy Transformation

Warning!  Your mobile phone might heat up and malfunction due to these hot new Negs photos, almost too hot for the pages of Gambling911.

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PA Has Problem With Parents Leaving Kids in Car to Go Gamble

So far there have been 126 incidents this year alone.  Of course, PA has some competition in the form of Florida.

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ESPN Makes Changes to ‘Daily Wager’ Sports Betting Show: One Co-Host Fired

The show is moving back to the East Coast after being based in Las Vegas since 2020.

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An Intriguing Look at Sports Off Shore and the Bookmaker Political Connections

An Intriguing Look at Sports Off Shore and the Bookmaker Political Connections

Daniel Sullivan's arrest last week may be the final chapter in one of offshore sports betting's more convoluted sagas, with no shortage of political connections.

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Could Trump Disqualify for New Hampshire Primary? Plus Vivek Hasn't Voted: Latest Odds

As BetOnline gears up for the primary season and continues to update its 2024 US presidential betting odds, New Hampshire's Secretary of State is said to be reviewing whether the GOP front runner, Donald Trump, can even appear on the ballot.

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Trump Weight Gate: BetOnline to Pay Out on UNDERS, Refund on Overs

Trump Weight Gate: BetOnline to Refund ALL Totals Bets

BetOnline made the decision after it was revealed that the former president apparently never stepped on the scale.

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Weight for It! Trump Poundage Total Hits 278.5

Weight for It!  Trump Poundage Total Hits 278.5

Gamblers bet the total on former US President Donald Trump's weight at booking time in a Fulton County, Georgia jail from 262.5 to 278.5, Gambling911 can reveal.  So what was the official number?

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Post-GOP Debate Odds: First to Withdraw, Nikki Haley, Vivek Ramaswamy Odds Shifts Likely

Nikki Haley and Mike Pence held their own and Vivek Ramaswamy took up much of the oxygen in the room.  Former President Donald Trump did not appear but his presence was felt.

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Trump Weight, Skin Color Booking Wagering Goes Viral, Makes the Top Headline of Drudge Report

Donald Trump's accusation that Fox News uses unflattering photos has spurred a bevy of betting action with one bookmaker.

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Teacher at Center of BetMGM Cancelled $214K Bet Controversy Says He Saw Nothing Wrong With Odds

Also tells Gambling911 he received star treatment first day back to school, including congratulations from the principal.

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Rob Mercer Stage 4 Cancer GoFundMe to Play in WSOP a Fraud?

Well known poker players and advocates for Mercer now feel duped as he responds to their allegations.

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Michigan Wolverines Total Wins Odds 2023: Still Favored to Win Over 10.5 Despite Harbaugh Suspension

Michigan Wolverines Total Wins Odds 2023

What effect will the Harbaugh suspension have on the first three games?  Probably very little based on who they are set to play....all at home.

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Breaking News

John Harbaugh

John Harbaugh Likely New Giants Head Coach: Oddsmakers Had Him Favored

Opening as the -175 favorite to land the New York Giants head coaching job, that became a reality for John Harbaugh Wednesday evening.
Cards and chips

Online Casino Side Games Quietly Change How Players Manage Poker Session Downtime

Poker has never been nonstop. There have always been pauses built into the game. Hands end quickly. Tables break.
Legal

Bookie With Ties to Costa Rica Pleads Guilty to Running Illegal Sportsbook

Jason Noah Feinman of Calabasas, California is accused of laundering the cash he derived from his business by exchanging the cash for checks made out to him or one of his businesses.
Cody Bellinger

Cody Bellinger Next Team the New York Mets Odds at 2-1

On Wednesday, BetOnline released odds on a handful of top Major League Baseball players and where they will be playing next.