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Trump Weight, Skin Color Booking Wagering Goes Viral, Makes the Top Headline of Drudge Report
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Donald Trump's accusation that Fox News uses unflattering photos has spurred a bevy of betting action with one bookmaker.
Teacher at Center of BetMGM Cancelled $214K Bet Controversy Says He Saw Nothing Wrong With Odds
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Also tells Gambling911 he received star treatment first day back to school, including congratulations from the principal.
Rob Mercer Stage 4 Cancer GoFundMe to Play in WSOP a Fraud?
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Well known poker players and advocates for Mercer now feel duped as he responds to their allegations.
Michigan Wolverines Total Wins Odds 2023: Still Favored to Win Over 10.5 Despite Harbaugh Suspension
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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.
Draconian Kentucky Gambling Law Likely to Spook Regulated Sports Betting Operators
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A class action suit against Bovada relies on an old draconian (1800's) law that dates back prior to other laws on the book, one forbidding dogs from molesting automobiles and another prohibiting a woman from buying a fancy hat without her husband's permission.
PrizePicks Named to Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Companies for Second Straight Year
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The three-year growth rate of PrizePicks was 3,712 percent.
Trump Weight Gambling Gains Momentum at BetOnline
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BetOnline is the go-to website for all things former US President Donald Trump betting.
Pro Sports Bettor Spanky Agrees BetMGM Should Never Have Cancelled Teacher's $214K Bet
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One of the world’s most famous professional sports bettors has spoken out on the ongoing controversy involving sportsbook BetMGM refusing to pay out over $200,000 in winning wagers to a Virginia high school special education teacher and agrees with the decision to finally pay him. Here's his take.
BetMGM Pays Teacher His $214K After Cancelling Bet
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An attorney at BetMGM called Kris Benton apologizing for the inconvenience and reiterating that there was "an error with the odds." That being said, the attorney said they're going to give Benton the entire amount he won.
CT AG Reiterates 'Only Three Legal Sportsbooks in the State', Sports Bettors Call These Books 'Crap'
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One sports bettor asks American Gaming Association President Bill Miller "Are you thanking the AG for actively acquiring and creating gambling addicts?" through some of the practices employed by the regulated sportsbooks.
MGM Resorts Kicks US Partner Entain to the Curb as BetMGM Mobile Comes to UK
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Calls to boycott BetMGM mobile site intensify in US amidst "betting scandal of the century".
Gamblers Lash Out at BetMGM via Homemade Videos After Cancelling Special Ed Teacher's $215K Bet
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"Imagine winning $200,000 on parlays and not getting paid out," tweeted Trent Attyah to his more than 185.5K followers.
Gambling World Overwhelmingly Sides With Teacher After BetMGM Cancels $215,000 Bet
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By early Wednesday morning, Somach's article had gone viral. By Wednesday night it had become the most trafficked news article on the Gambling911 website ever.
You Can Bet on How Much Trump Weighs at Time He is Booked in Georgia
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Our friends at BetOnline have posted booking odds for former US President Donald Trump, including how much he will weigh (Over/Under).
Gambling 911 World Exclusive: Teacher Stiffed by Sportsbook Hires Lawyer to Recover $215K
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Blockbuster story goes viral across the Net as Virginia Lottery now in communication with BetMGM and player.
Trump Georgia Arrest Odds: Tie, Suit Color, Facial Expression, More
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The scenario surrounding the surrender and arraignment of former President Donald Trump will take a new turn in Georgia compared to his prior three legal proceedings.
Longtime Gaming Executive Feels Exonerated After Conviction Overturned on Appeal
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Was among those previously convicted of participating in a vast U.S. college admissions fraud scheme by paying $300,000 to bribe his daughter's way into a top university and the only one to walk away unpunished.
Rovell, Pizzola in Heated Exchange at BetBash
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Pizzola tells Rovell he and the site he works for, The Action Network: “You’re creating a false allure that people can win".
Resorts World and MGM Grand Employees Subpoenaed in Widening Justice Dept Probe
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A federal investigation of Southern California bookie Wayne Nix's gambling ring has expanded to Las Vegas with over a dozen casino employees questioned.
WynnBET Shuts Down
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WynnBet on Friday announced it will be shutting its doors to all US states except for Nevada and Massachusetts.
It's War! Underdog Fantasy Founder Tears Into DraftKings, FanDuel, Says New Sportsbook Coming
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Jeremy Levy accuses both companies of working behind the scenes to undermine Underdog.
New Billy Walters Book Claims Phil Mickelson Bet Over $1 Billion in the Last Three Decades
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Excerpts from Walters upcoming book "Gambler: Secrets from a Life of Risk" make the startling claims in addition to allegations that the golfer tried to place a $400K bet on the Ryder Cup through Walters.
DraftKings Sees 10 Percent Plunge in Share Price on News of ESPN-Penn Sports Betting Deal
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Mickey Mouse goes all-in on sports betting, at least as long as Disney remains the parent company of ESPN.
Gambling 911 World Exclusive: Government Agency Investigating BetMGM for Stiffing Special Ed Teacher
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The Virginia Lottery, a government agency that regulates all gambling in the State of Virginia, is investigating a situation in which a Virginia teacher won $214,500 betting on the women’s World Cup with sportsbook BetMGM.
Prime Sports to Offer Highest Limits to US Bettors, Vows Not to Boot Them
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Newcomer Prime Sports is the latest to join the regulated sports gambling market. This isn't just any newcomer as many of those involved are long time friends of Gambling911.com.
Teacher's Bet: Virginia Lottery Wants Answers as to Why BetMGM Cancelled $214K Bet
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The Virginia Lottery on Tuesday promised Gambling911's Thomas Somach it will get to the bottom of a controversy surrounding BetMGM's decision to cancel a Fairfax County teacher's $214,000 winning bet based on what it claimed to be an "obvious error".
Paying to Play: A Comprehensive Look at Payment Methods in Sports Betting
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The captivating world of sports betting has transcended mere gambling and become a significant cultural phenomenon. Central to this industry is the way money changes hands. The diversification of payment methods has not only brought convenience but also influenced how people approach sports betting
European Safer Gambling Week 2023: Promoting Responsible Gaming Across Europe
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Welcome to the world of safer gambling! Understanding the significance of safeguarding gamblers, EGBA, the European Gaming and Betting Association, is proud to announce the European Safer Gambling Week 2023, a milestone event aimed at promoting responsible gaming across Europe.
BetMGM: Sorry Our Bad, Won't Pay $214K in Winning Bets to Teacher
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Company claimed it was "an obvious error" and offered a $100 free bet for the inconvenience after cancelling the payout.
Countless Streamers Impacted by Latest Twitch Gambling Ban
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Latest ban comes one year after popular streamer was accused of bilking users out of hundreds of thousands of dollars to fuel gambling addiction