Sportsbook News

Gamblers Lash Out at BetMGM via Homemade Videos After Cancelling Special Ed Teacher's $215K Bet

"Imagine winning $200,000 on parlays and not getting paid out," tweeted Trent Attyah to his more than 185.5K followers.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Thu, 08/17/2023 - 15:02

NYRABets No Power to Cancel Bets Without Commission Approval: BetMGM Plays God

A Pick-5 debacle during Whitney Weekend has gamblers wishing BetMGM would have taken their bets perhaps

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Thu, 08/17/2023 - 11:50

Gambling World Overwhelmingly Sides With Teacher After BetMGM Cancels $215,000 Bet

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.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Wed, 08/16/2023 - 23:56

Gambling 911 World Exclusive: Teacher Stiffed by Sportsbook Hires Lawyer to Recover $215K

Blockbuster story goes viral across the Net as Virginia Lottery now in communication with BetMGM and player.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Tue, 08/15/2023 - 23:24

Prosecutors Cannot Use Former MLB All-Star Yasiel Puig Plea as Evidence in Nix Bookmaking Case

Case tied to Vegas casino execs alleged misuse of casino assets as Puig announces he's playing baseball again.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mon, 08/14/2023 - 12:22

Rovell, Pizzola in Heated Exchange at BetBash

Pizzola tells Rovell he and the site he works for, The Action Network: “You’re creating a false allure that people can win".

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sun, 08/13/2023 - 22:52

Resorts World and MGM Grand Employees Subpoenaed in Widening Justice Dept Probe

A federal investigation of Southern California bookie Wayne Nix's gambling ring has expanded to Las Vegas with over a dozen casino employees questioned.

Submitted by t c jackson on, Sat, 08/12/2023 - 19:34

Can I Bet With BetOnline From Washington State?

BetOnline is accessible from Washington State and offers some of the best welcome bonuses in the business.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Sat, 08/12/2023 - 17:14

Can I Bet on FanDuel Online From Maine?

Though FanDuel is unavailable for betting for Maine residents and visitors alike, BetUS does offer a great alternative. And they will be taking bets on this year's Little League World Series to boot.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Sat, 08/12/2023 - 10:56

Can I Bet on MyBookie From Oklahoma?

MyBookie is a popular online sportsbook available to those in Oklahoma. Gambling911.com recommends BetOnline, which is about to enter its 25th year in business.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Fri, 08/11/2023 - 21:16

WynnBET Shuts Down

WynnBet on Friday announced it will be shutting its doors to all US states except for Nevada and Massachusetts.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Fri, 08/11/2023 - 16:33

Industry Wakeup Call as Sleeper Fantasy Sees 216K Downloads in Two Weeks?

We here at Gambling911.com can vouch for the fact that these last two weeks have been off the charts with three marquee fights going off. But some of the numbers we are seeing when it comes to Daily Fantasy Sports downloads continue to impress.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Fri, 08/11/2023 - 11:06

It's War! Underdog Fantasy Founder Tears Into DraftKings, FanDuel, Says New Sportsbook Coming

Jeremy Levy accuses both companies of working behind the scenes to undermine Underdog.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Thu, 08/10/2023 - 19:40

BetOnline 2023 Promotions Unveiled as NFL Preseason Upon Us

Play for $10,000 in sportsbook prizes when you enter the La Liga Kickoff contest, Win free spins for every game you bet and more.

Submitted by Press Release on, Thu, 08/10/2023 - 18:25

New Billy Walters Book Claims Phil Mickelson Bet Over $1 Billion in the Last Three Decades

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.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Thu, 08/10/2023 - 14:26

DraftKings Sees 10 Percent Plunge in Share Price on News of ESPN-Penn Sports Betting Deal

Mickey Mouse goes all-in on sports betting, at least as long as Disney remains the parent company of ESPN.

Submitted by Frank Doyle on, Thu, 08/10/2023 - 10:12

Gambling 911 World Exclusive: Government Agency Investigating BetMGM for Stiffing Special Ed Teacher

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.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Wed, 08/09/2023 - 13:47

Prime Sports to Offer Highest Limits to US Bettors, Vows Not to Boot Them

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.

Submitted by t c jackson on, Wed, 08/09/2023 - 11:18

Teacher's Bet: Virginia Lottery Wants Answers as to Why BetMGM Cancelled $214K Bet

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".

Submitted by t c jackson on, Wed, 08/09/2023 - 10:23

I'm NOT for Teacher: BetMGM Continues to Screw Educator Out of $214K in Virginia

Fairfax County teacher wants the $214K owed as BetMGM refuses payout.

Submitted by t c jackson on, Tue, 08/08/2023 - 01:30

BetMGM: Sorry Our Bad, Won't Pay $214K in Winning Bets to Teacher

Company claimed it was "an obvious error" and offered a $100 free bet for the inconvenience after cancelling the payout.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Mon, 08/07/2023 - 08:23

John L. Smith: News of Federal Probe Another Troublesome Headline for Resorts World Las Vegas

The probe appears to be focused on executive(s) and/or former execs of Vegas casinos and the alleged use of casino comps as well as chips to pay off gambling debts to a bookmaking business.

Submitted by t c jackson on, Sun, 08/06/2023 - 23:38

Can I Bet on BetUS From Maryland?

While you now have the option of betting with a total of 14 regulated state sportsbook apps in the state of Maryland, internationally-licensed (also known as offshore) gambling websites like BetUS do offer a few attractive features that will not be found with the Maryland apps.

Submitted by Tony Caliente on, Sun, 08/06/2023 - 18:29