Sportsbook News

Sports betting has generated millions of dollars in revenue, but the Ohio Lottery’s piece of the pie is so small that it’s been a losing proposition for both the Lottery and state coffers in what’s still a young industry.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Sat, 04/29/2023 - 09:25

PA Sports Betting News

Unibet's facility here, called the Downs at Lehigh Valley, has just put up signs warning customers that if they don’t get the smell out, they can get the hell out.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Fri, 04/28/2023 - 22:50

PointsBet Sportsbook News, Review

PointsBet says it has called off buyout discussions with News Corp-backed wagering group Betr, with the company’s managing director, Sam Swanell, confirming it was in discussions with online bookmakers in North America about a potential deal.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Fri, 04/28/2023 - 22:32

ClutchBet Sportsbook News, Review

Here you will find all the latest news pertaining to the newest sportsbook in town, ClutchBet.com. It operates out of Colorado in conjunction with The Wild Card Saloon & Casino with its parent company BlueBet Holdings. The ClutchBet website is also operated out of Iowa for those looking to travel or relocate to the Hawkeye State.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Fri, 04/28/2023 - 20:05

Running Back D’Andre Swift Odds: Where Will He Play?

The #Lions are receiving trade calls on running back D’Andre Swift, whose representatives have been in contact with the team about potentially moving to a new team. With Detroit drafting Jahmyr Gibbs, the talented Swift appears poised to leave Detroit.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Fri, 04/28/2023 - 13:33

Brennan Jr: 'When We Were Pushing Legislation, We Assumed Advertising Would Be Restricted'

Affiliates, meanwhile, are making the matter worse as we explore here.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Fri, 04/28/2023 - 08:46

When Will California Legalize Sports Betting?

As of April 2023, there are 33 states that have legal sports betting but the most populous state, California, isn’t one of them.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Thu, 04/27/2023 - 08:56

Unibet Tells Customers: Clean Up Your Act!!!

Signs at sportsbook warn customers that if they don’t get the smell out, they can get the hell out.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Thu, 04/27/2023 - 08:38

NFL, Other Leagues Balancing Betting Revenue, Game Integrity

After many years of the NFL and other pro leagues staying as far away as they could from sports betting because they said it was necessary to protect the integrity of their games, they now have a much different challenge.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Wed, 04/26/2023 - 19:50

Using Poker Strategy to Empower Women, Video SEO Techniques and Coinbase Sues SEC

And, oh yea, Unibet has been down again for the last 24 hours.

Submitted by Ace King on, Tue, 04/25/2023 - 11:04

Man Who Bet Under Other People's Names Convicted, Sentenced to 5 Years Prison

Jon Howard, 40, of Epping, Essex, was charged with opening online betting accounts under various individual names without the limitations placed on a single account.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Tue, 04/25/2023 - 10:32

Tennessee Tries Pushing Through Measure That Would Bring in Less Tax Revenue

In the first three months of 2023, Tennessee received $22.4 million in tax revenue from mobile sportsbooks. If the 1.85% handle tax were in place, the state would instead have received $20.9 million.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Sun, 04/23/2023 - 22:22

Unibet Website Keeps Going Down During the NBA Playoffs, WTF?

Our own Thomas Somach reports that the Unibet website in PA went down once again overnight Friday and was back up by Saturday morning, then apparently back down again.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Sat, 04/22/2023 - 13:14

New Jersey to Crack Down on Regulated Sportsbooks

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) Director David Rebuck introduced new initiatives to bolster responsible gaming efforts with a special focus on data collection to determine whether an individual may be suffering from a gambling disorder or addiction. They also demand a stop to dubious promises of “guaranteed wins” or “risk-free” bets.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Thu, 04/20/2023 - 15:01

Gambling911 World Exclusive: Las Vegas Agent and Poker Pro Steve Prentky AKA Steve Penny Dead

Penny had been on life support for more than a week and plug was finally pulled early Thursday morning.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Thu, 04/20/2023 - 14:38

Major Leagues, Broadcasters Pledge Responsible Betting Ads

Most of the nation’s major professional sports leagues, plus the media companies Fox and NBCUniversal are creating an alliance to ensure that sports betting advertising is done responsibly and does not target minors.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Thu, 04/20/2023 - 11:58

Stanley Cup Playoff Betting System That Just Keeps Winning

Our Thomas Somach swears by it. He was able to place the wagers via his Unibet account before their site went down again in PA.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Wed, 04/19/2023 - 08:55

Will Fox Bet Be a Casualty of Record Dominion Settlement?

Plus Unibet down again for some PA residents (notably our own Thomas Somach) as NBA Playoffs in full swing.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Tue, 04/18/2023 - 22:38

MSNBC's Chris Hayes Latest to Call Out 'Constant Gambling Propaganda' in Sports Broadcasts

"I know it makes me sound like a curmudgeon, but the *constant* gambling propaganda now integrated into every professional sports broadcast is really gross."

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Tue, 04/18/2023 - 13:33

PointsBet US Sports Betting Business Up for Sale Amidst 'Ferocious' Competition

Plus LIV Golf's Harold Varner III appeared to confirm Phil Mickelson is still gambling after he completed his 2023 Masters.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Tue, 04/18/2023 - 10:38

Sportsbooks Feeling the "McDavid Effect" Ahead of Playoffs

Hockey fans around the globe will be watching the Oilers start their playoff run tonight against L.A., but the sportsbooks don't want to see Edmonton and McDavid get out of the first round.

Submitted by Press Release on, Mon, 04/17/2023 - 15:54

Family Prepares to Pull Plug on Life Support for Pro Gambler

Family to Give Last Rites to Pro Gambler Before Pulling Plug on Tuesday

Death is expected to have massive implications for the credit betting world both offshore and throughout the USA. Plus we now have our Top 20 horses and the latest odds applied.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Mon, 04/17/2023 - 15:13

Changing Handicapping Strategies in the NHL Playoffs

Handicapping strategies in the NHL have to be on point. The NHL playoffs are the toughest postseason test in all of sports, and sports bettors need to know this. Bettors cannot simply utilize their regular season betting strategy and assume they will have success.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Mon, 04/17/2023 - 10:15

Meet Fliff, the New AI Sports Prediction Game That Has One Goal: Destroy the Bookie

It bills itself as the "next generation social sportsbook", a "prediction game that never ends".

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sun, 04/16/2023 - 21:34

Radio Sports Show Host Fred Wallin Dead....Well, Not Really

Plus the Under watch in Houston Saturday and MLB storm watch in KC.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Fri, 04/14/2023 - 10:56

Gambling Case Against Hells Angels Fell Apart But Fight on to Keep $40M in Seized Assets

One of the original targets of the police investigation has since been murdered and there was an attempted murder of another. And now $270,000 has mysteriously ended up in someone's bedroom.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Thu, 04/13/2023 - 20:57

Where Can I Bet the NFL Draft Online From Arizona?

If you are looking to bet this year's NFL Draft online from the state of Arizona, you'll need to do so with an offshore sportsbook or a local bookie. Offshore books like BetUS have been in business since 1994, so needless-to-say, they are pretty solid.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Thu, 04/13/2023 - 20:31

Ohio Sports Betting News