Can I Really Start an Online Casino for Free From Where I Live?
Over the years, savvy Pay Per Head businesses have found it necessary to branch out into other areas of the gambling sector.
Top Trending: Mass Regulators Confirm Predatory “Ban or Bankrupt” Model Practiced by Sportsbooks
Today the Massachusetts Gaming Commission has confirmed that operators do indeed practice the predatory “ban or bankrupt” model. A couple thoughts.
Top Trending: DraftKings Enters Into Multi-Year Deal With NBCUniversal
DraftKings Inc. announced that it has entered into a multi-year advertising agreement with NBCUniversal to execute exclusive integrations and digital sponsorships across NBCUniversal’s top-tier sports properties, including premier national coverage. This deal marks a significant milestone for both companies, expanding DraftKings’ presence in sports broadcasting through one of its largest and most impactful multi-platform agreements to date. Scroll down for all the latest news and trending articles from the world of gambling, gaming, sports and crypto.
BetMGM Appoints Jarrod Schwarz to Chief Operating Officer
BetMGM, a leading iGaming and sports betting operator, has promoted Jarrod Schwarz to Chief Operating Officer, a new position in the organization. After serving as the company’s Chief Product Officer for nearly five years, Schwarz will oversee product, customer operations, technology and trading in his new role.
SBC Summit 2025 Concludes as the Largest and Most International Edition Yet
SBC Summit 2025 has concluded on a high note, cementing its reputation as the greatest show in gaming with a record-breaking 30,000+ delegates from 150 countries in attendance.
Sportsbook Platform: How to Choose, Build, and Scale
A sportsbook platform is the core system that powers online and retail sports betting: it ingests sports data, prices markets, accepts and settles bets, manages wallets and payments, enforces compliance, and surfaces a fast, intuitive user experience.
Famed Las Vegas Gambler Sportsbook Consigliere Has Passed Away
David Sharapan, a sports betting analyst and oddsmaker, also known as Sportsbook Consigliere died on Sunday.
How to Evaluate a New Bookmaker Before You Bet: A Review Checklist
By comparing multiple sportsbooks, bettors can pick the one with the longest odds to make the most of the opportunities available to them. This is especially effective when placing parlay bets, as the difference in odds can add up quickly, ultimately leading to a substantial difference between bookies.
Could Delta New Direct Flights Between USA and Malta Help Boost World's Largest Gambling Hub?
Malta is the world's leading licensing jurisdiction for online casinos and many of the big name sports betting brands as well. As of 2025, there were a total of 315 web gambling companies licensed ty the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA
Spotting Tactics Used by Offshore Betting Sites
Online gambling in the Netherlands has changed as new rules aim to protect players. The CRUKS (Centraal Register Uitsluiting Kansspelen) system now blocks people from using Dutch gambling sites if they sign up for self-exclusion.
Top Trending: Rhode Island Sports Betting App Crashes First Week of 2025 NFL
One of the first - and arguably one of the most troubled - of the U.S. regulated sports betting apps took quite a beating to open the 2025 NFL season.
Top Trending: $23 Million Bet on Cowboys vs. Eagles at Kalshi Alone
Philadelphia begins its title defense by hosting Dallas in the NFL Kickoff Game on Thursday, Sept. 4, CBS Sports reports. The longtime division rivals will meet at Lincoln Financial Field with kickoff scheduled for 8:20 p.m. ET.
Top Trending: Verse Gaming Offers First Parlay Prediction Platform in US
A new app from Verse Gaming allows users to bundle predictions across sports, politics, entertainment, breaking news, and more as the company pivots away from its Daily Fantasy Sports model.
Top Trending: An Egregious Example of Two Teams Playing for the Spread in Nevada-Penn State Week 1 Game?
In case you missed it - and there is a strong likelihood that you did - Penn State easily won over Nevada Saturday, 46-11.
The Nittany Lions, however, failed to cover the spread in the final seconds of the game. This led to some conspiracy theories via social media platforms like X.
Our own Thomas Somach noted that Penn State came into this game as the 42.5 point favorite, was up 43 points with 30 seconds left on the clock.
Top Trending: Nearly $69 Million Bet on Week 1 College Football at Kalshi Alone
Without a shred of doubt, the most wagered on game of the week was the 12 pm ET showdown between No. 1 Texas and No. 3 Ohio State at Ohio State. And one ALL sportsbook(s) wanted a Buckeyes win bad.
Top Trending: DraftKings Claims it Acted Properly in Voiding Iowa Man’s $14.2 Million Payout
Player claims DraftKings unfairly voided the bets he placed on the 2024 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am golf tournament as rain threatened to cut short play after 54 holes.
Top Trending: DraftKings Punishing Those Fastest to Gain Information
"Being faster to the information is no longer allowed on @DKSportsbook. Unreal and terrible look for DK."
Ohio Latest State to Denouce Prediction Markets
A letter from the Ohio Casino Control Commission says that launching sports event contracts or working with prediction markets like Kalshi could put a sportsbook's license in jeopardy.
Why Players Are Choosing International Casinos: What They're Really Looking For
Online casino gaming has become one of the most popular forms of digital entertainment, offering players an engaging mix of excitement, strategy, and the potential for real rewards—all from the comfort of home.
New Betting Hall of Famer Paris Smith Talks Exclusively to Gambling 911
Paris Smith, the longtime CEO of Curaçao-based online sportsbook Pinnacle, earlier this month became the first female inductee into the Sports Gambling Hall of Fame in Las Vegas.
Can't Use My Credit Card to Bet on DraftKings Effective August 25
DraftKings claims it is trying to help customers “avoid cash advance fees and higher interest rates” associated with credit card funding. But there may be more to this story, as we dig deeper.
How Can I Run My Own Sportsbook?
Pay Per Head services offer a software platform and 24/7 customer service to do run a sportsbook without much work on your end, though you'll still need the required skill set and knowledge of how sports gambling works.
Top Trending: FanDuel to Launch New Prediction Market
CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, and FanDuel, America's premier online gaming company, part of Flutter Entertainment, on Wednesday announced a groundbreaking alliance that will launch new products and expand access to financial markets for millions of FanDuel customers in the U.S.
Top Trending: Bookie Bowyer Seeks Leniency
Bowyer plead guilty to federal criminal charges for running an illegal gambling business that took in unlawful sports bets, including from then-current and former professional athletes as well as a former Major League Baseball (MLB) Japanese-language interpreter currently facing prison time.
Top Trending: Kalshi Applies to Offer Player Prop Bets and Spreads
The prediction market firm Kalshi just filed to list player props and spreads on a regulated exchange. On Monday, Kalshi informed federal regulator the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) of its newly launched event contracts.
Latest Sports Gambling Hall of Fame Recipient Spiros Athanas Once Helped Law Enforcement Capture Brutal Murderer
Another Bet Bash is in the books with a number of new entrants into the prestigious Sports Gambling Hall of Fame.
Circa Sports to Incorporate Minimum $10 Bet in Illinois in Response to Sports Betting Tax Hike
"After thoughtful consideration, we believe the best course of action for a low-hold, high-volume sportsbook such as Circa Sports is to raise the minimum wager in Illinois," said Circa Sports Illinois CEO Derek Stevens.
BetUS Signs on LaDainian Tomlinson as Brand Ambassador
He's part of the Hall of Fame 2017, has appeared in five Pro Bowls and has two rushing titles.
Circa Sports Obtains Missouri Sports Betting License: One of the Chosen Few
Circa Sports CEO Derek Stevens celebrated his sportsbook being among the few selected to enter this new betting market.
Legal Reliable Kansas Sportsbooks To Look Out For
Kansas was one of the latest states to work on the legalization of online sportsbooks. This served as a springboard for what is now a growing community of big names operating the young market.
