Sportsbook News

Rochester Man Sentenced for Running Illegal Gambling Biz Tied to Hockey Player

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (Associated Press) - A Rochester businessman convicted of running an illegal gambling operation that involved a professional hockey player has been sentenced.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Sep/09/2015

AceSportsbook.com Debuts New Look Website and No Juice Thursday

Our friends at AceSportsbook.com, a proud Gambling911.com –endorsed online sportsbook for the past three years now, have introduced a new look website ahead of this week’s football games.

In conjunction with the new site launch, AceSportsbook.com has also just introduced “No Juice Thursday” ahead of the Thursday Night Football game between New England and Pittsburgh.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Sep/09/2015

Betfair, Paddy Power Reach Agreement on 6 billion Pound Tie-Up

(Reuters) - Betfair (BETF.L) and Irish rival Paddy Power (PLSA.I) have reached agreement on a 6 billion pound combination, first set out last month and designed to secure leadership of Britain's competitive online gambling market.

As in a provisional deal announced in August, Paddy Power shareholders will own 52 percent of the group with Betfair investors owning the rest, if the deal is approved by shareholders, Betfair said on Tuesday.

Submitted by Reuters on, Sep/08/2015

Daily Fantasy Sports Football Championship to Reward $150K With Just $2 Entry

The leading white label software provider for Daily Fantasy Sports operators has just announced its inaugural $150,000 online Fantasy Football Championship for 2015.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Sep/08/2015

Another Daily Fantasy Sports Site Going Under: Swagger Stadium Not Paying

Gambling911.com is receiving reports that another Daily Fantasy Sports site, Swagger Stadium, is having difficulty paying customers while support is nonexistent. 

G911 and sister site DFS911.com has previously reported on the closure of SideLeague.com and the slow pay issues at Draftster.com. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/06/2015

Do Pay Per Head Businesses Offer NFL Player Props?

The top Pay Per Head businesses will always offer NFL player props, some featuring larger options than others. 

Sample NFL future player props found at PPHs like PremierPerHead.com might include Most Passing Yards, Most Receiving Yards, Most Rushing Yards, Rookie of the Year and League MVP.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Sep/06/2015

Pay Per Head NFL 2015 Week 1 Betting Lines

RealBookies.com has released its Pay Per Head NFL 2015 Week 1 betting lines with customization available for all customers based on required needs.  The below lines will serve as a base only.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Sep/06/2015

24-7 Pay Per Head: And Not Just Online

The best Pay Per Head services are those that operate 24/7 customer service.

Be wary of PPH businesses that do not offer this type of service as it is typically an indication that they are undermanned and likely underfunded.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Sep/05/2015

Turnkey Pay Per Head Solutions

The NFL and College Football are finally here and bookies will be seeking out the very best in turnkey Pay Per Head solutions in the industry.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Sep/05/2015

Bookies Behaving Badly Part 5: Shill Edition

When it comes to bookies behaving badly, few were as slimy or sleazy as the one nicknamed "The Shill"--Steve Schillinger.

The nickname was of twofold origin--"Shill" of course was short for Schillinger and was a nickname since youth, but shill is what he did as a bookie and so became just as relevant.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Sep/04/2015

Baylor vs. SMU Betting Line – Week 1 College Football

Carrie Stroup here with your Baylor vs. SMU betting line for Week 1 College Football 2015.

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Sep/02/2015

Pay Per Head Companies in Costa Rica: Are They Safe?

Over the last ten years, more and more Americans have become familiar with the beautiful Central American nation of Costa Rica.  Sportsbook and Pay Per Head businesses began locating here, many from the States, during the late 1990’s.

Many of the Pay Per Head businesses, especially those endorsed by Gambling911.com, do have longevity and respectability under their belts.  This doesn’t mean that all Pay Per Head companies that are based here can be trusted. 

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Aug/29/2015

Big Bet Alert Pay Per Head Player Management Tool

HostPPH.com now offers its Big Bet Alert monitoring system that notifies bookies when one of their customers has placed a bet over a predetermined amount.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Aug/28/2015

Bookies Behaving Badly Part 3 – The Lawsuit Edition

When country crooner Johnny Cash sang about "A Boy Named Sue," he wasn't referring to pioneer offshore bookmaker Dennis Atiyeh.

But he could have been.

Atiyeh, to many, was one of the original "bookies behaving badly."

He was a real-life "Dennis the Menace" to those who crossed him, ready to file a devastating lawsuit at the drop of a hat against anyone who got in his way.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Aug/28/2015

Trở thành một nhà cái hợp pháp – Nhận khách hàng người Việt

Muốn trở thành một nhà cái hợp pháp và phục vụ cộng đồng người Việt?

Điều đó dễ hơn bao giờ hết với việc sử dụng các tổng đài ở ngoài nước của PayPerHeadAgents.com, công ty hàng đầu cho khách người Việt.

Những gì họ cung cấp:

Bảo mật: “Chúng tôi không muốn biết bạn hay khách của bạn là ai. Chúng tôi làm việc với sự bảo mật nghiêm ngặt. Chấm hết.  Đó là giá trị chính của chúng tôi ở PayPerHeadAgents.com.”

Submitted by Minh Nguyen on, Aug/27/2015

FanDuel Ads Debut on CNN During Big Breaking News Day

FanDuel, the world’s largest Daily Fantasy Sports site, began airing ads on CNN Wednesday for the first time, our sister site DFS911.com reports.

The FanDuel ad claims players can win $1 million with just a $5 entry.  The firm received $250 million in fresh investment money earlier in the month and planned to use these funds for contests and marketing.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Aug/26/2015

Paddy Power, Betfair to Merge by 2016: Become Europe’s Top Gambling Venture

(Reuters) - Betfair and Irish rival Paddy Power have agreed in principle on a 5 billion pound merger to stake a claim to leadership of the online gambling market in Britain.

Submitted by Reuters on, Aug/26/2015

Bookies Behaving Badly Part 2: This Cross Dresser Once Feasted on Cocaine

There is a bookie in Costa Rica who was one of the first to settle there at the time this Central American nation was becoming a haven for the world’s sharpest bookmakers.  He had a secret that didn’t stay a secret for very long....nor did he seem to try to conceal it.

He was a bookie behaving badly.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Aug/23/2015

Offshore Bookmaking Customized Websites for Cheap

Gambling911.com, as the leader in covering the world of Pay Per Head businesses, takes a look at offshore bookmaking customized websites that can be maintained at a very low cost.

Submitted by Payton on, Aug/22/2015

5 Reasons why Premier Per Head is Worth It

Not all Pay Per Head services are created equal and if you are looking to grow and prosper as an independent sports bookmaking agent it is well worth the time to find out what Premier Per Head can do for you.

Submitted by Matt Skinner on, Aug/20/2015

Pay Per Head Mobile Online Casino

PremierPerHead.com offers its Pay Per Head customers not just any online casino but a mobile online casino that can be played right on your smartphone. 

Submitted by Matt Skinner on, Aug/19/2015

Types of Bets a Pay Per Head Offers: Exotics, Parlays, Teasers, If-Bets, More

Most sports bettors like to place more than just straight wagers.  Pay Per Head businesses can offer all types of bets that a typical bookie may not be able to on his or her own.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Aug/19/2015

How Not to Get Screwed by Your Pay Per Head Service

For those bookies and agents looking to avoid being screwed by their Pay Per Head service, there are a number of steps that should be followed prior to the selection process.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Aug/19/2015

Price Per Head Providers More Cut Throat Than Ever

Price Per Head providers are engaged in some of the most brutal cut throat tactics the offshore betting industry has ever seen with no sign of letting up any time soon.

“Everyone in the industry wants that all-important edge,” notes Gambling911.com Senior Editor Payton O’Brien.  “It is getting ugly but these companies understand the competitive nature.”

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Aug/18/2015

博彩網站代理服務 – 哪家公司最實惠?

尋找代理服務?PayPerHeadAgents.com 是最好的選擇。

我們的代理服務十分實惠,每週收費低至$10一個玩家。因此在中國玩代理市場裡很受歡迎。

Submitted by BOJING CHOW on, Aug/18/2015

Last Day! 13 Weeks Free Pay Per Head Promo!

(Press Release) - Over the last few weeks - hundreds of bookies have taken their business online and have signed up at PayPerHead.com, one of the most trusted and upfront Pay Per Head services available, through their $3 per head or 2 months free promos.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Aug/18/2015

Pay Per Head Player Monitoring

One of the most important aspects of any bookmaking business is the ability to monitor players.  PremierPerHead.com offers some of the best Pay Per Head player monitoring services available.

Sharp players do cause damage to the bottom line. 

From PremierPerHead.com:

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Aug/16/2015

Price Per Head In-Game Wagering for Baseball

PremierPerHead.com offers live in-game wagering for the remainder of this Baseball season.

Submitted by Matt Skinner on, Aug/14/2015

RealBookies Presents Innovative Digital Wager Recording

Realbookies.com has introduced something that bookies and agents will absolutely love.  Digital Wager Recording allows the Pay Per Head to digitally record every incoming and outgoing call.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Aug/14/2015

Corner Bookie Could Become Extinct Like the Dodo Bird Thanks to Augur

The local corner bookie may soon be gone thanks to the fall introduction of Augur.  And it’s not just the local bookmaker who needs to worry.  Vegas and the online operators have something to fear as well.

What’s Augur?

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Aug/14/2015

Breaking News

60 Minutes Dives Into MGM, Caesars Ransom Attack of Last Year

A surprisingly young cohort of hackers paralyzed some of Las Vegas’ biggest hotels and casinos last fall, demanding an exorbitant ransom. The FBI and cybersecurity researchers call them “Scattered Spider." Bill Whitaker reported on the story for 60 Minutes Sunday.