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BetCRIS Partners With NFL in Latin America

BetCRIS Partners With NFL in Latin America

The National Football League (NFL) and Betcris, one of the main licensed and regulated sports betting operators in Latin America, today announced a new alliance, making Betcris the official betting partner of the NFL in Latin America. The deal will be the first of its kind for the NFL in Mexico, Central America and South America.

Submitted by Press Release on, Sep/08/2020

5Dimes Halts Transfers to BetAnySports

5Dimes Offering Transfers to BetAnyThing

After advising customers that they will be exiting the US market soon, 5Dimes has said that player funds, as well as outstanding futures bets, can be transferred to BetAnyThing.  The later company operates on 5Dimes platform but is under separate ownership.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sep/08/2020

Need a Pay Per Head for the Presidential Election for Georgia

Need a Pay Per Head for the Presidential Election for Georgia

If you are a bookie or agent operating from the state of Georgia chances are your players will be looking to place a bet on the upcoming Presidential elections. 

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Sep/01/2020

How Can I Become an Independent Bookmaker

How Can I Become an Independent Bookmaker

It is easy to become an independent bookmaker.  You just will need a full service Pay Per Head software platform in order to run your business.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Sep/01/2020

Need a Pay Per Head for the Presidential Election for the Dakotas

Need a Pay Per Head for the Presidential Election for the Dakotas

North and South Dakota-based bookies and agents will want a Pay Per Head software platform that provides a wide array of political betting props that include wins in individual states ahead of the Presidential Election.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Aug/31/2020

Is Paying Your PPH Service Causing You Problems?

Are you happy with your Pay per Head setup right now? Is there anything you want to improve or think you can or should be getting a better experience for? It’s important to remember that a decent pay per Head service is supposed to help you achieve your goals, make your life easier in every sense, give you full backup and support in your day-to-day operation. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/31/2020

Como Posso Apostar em Esportes do Brasil Usando Bitcoin

Como Posso Apostar em Esportes do Brasil uUsando Bitcoin

Os brasileiros adoram apostar em esportes. Eles têm muitas opções de uso de Bitcoin e outras criptomoedas. As transações de Bitcoin ocorrem em poucas horas e estão disponíveis até mesmo durante os finais de semana, todas com taxas extremamente baixas.

Submitted by Payton on, Aug/30/2020

Can I Place a Bet on the FoxBet App From Oklahoma

Can I Place a Bet on the FoxBet App From Oklahoma

FoxBet is not available from the great state of Oklahoma, but great news - BetUS, now celebrating 25 years in business, welcomes sports bettors from the Sooner State. 

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Aug/29/2020

Pointsbet Inks Deal With NBC Sports

Pointsbet Inks Deal With NBC Sports

NBCUniversal and PointsBet today announced a multi-year partnership by which PointsBet becomes the official sports betting partner of NBC Sports.

Submitted by Press Release on, Aug/29/2020

Where Can I Bet Sports From Atlanta

Sports betting options are only available in the Atlanta area by easily accessing a few dozen sportsbooks licensed outside the state.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/29/2020

How Can I Bet Sports From Australia Using Bitcoin

How Can I Bet Sports From Australia Using Bitcoin

Because Austalia is among the world's most restrictive markets in the world when it comes to online gambling, many folks opt to place sports bets with sites licensed outside the country using Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.  Bitcoin transactions take place in under a few hours and are even available during weekends, all with extremely low fees.

Submitted by Payton on, Aug/29/2020

Can I Place a Bet on the FanDuel App From Toronto

Can I Place a Bet on the FanDuel App From Toronto

While watching Raptors games you are bound to see plenty of advertisements and displays for FanDuel Sportsbook.  Unfortunately, Toronto residents are not permitted to play there.  Alternatives include BetUS, which is now celebrating its 25th year in business and offers a generous 100% welcome bonus (max bonus $2500).

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Aug/29/2020

How Easy is it to Run My Own Online Sportsbook?

With the proper Pay Per Head software, it is easy peasy to run an online sportsbook from the comfort of your own home.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Aug/27/2020

Betting Rule #2: Do Jump on Sides When the Books Have a Strong Opinion

Betting Rule #2: Do Jump on Sides When the Books Have a Strong Opinion

When the sportsbooks love a particular side, we as gamblers might not always know this.  But strong opinions are typically an indication that this side will be a solid bet.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Aug/20/2020

Draftkings Sportsbook Wants Illinois Online Registration, An NFL Bubble for the Playoffs?

Draftkings Sportsbook Wants Illinois Online Registration, An NFL Bubble for the Playoffs?

Draftkings sportsbook wasn't even allowed in the state of Illinois as originally planned.  That soon changed.  But the popular US-based web gambling site is looking for something more: To allow online registration.  Currently, folks who want to join the site in Illinois must do so by registering in person, thus allowing for online sportsbooks licensed in other jurisdictions to remain competitive in Illinois.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Aug/19/2020

Manchester City v. Olympique Lyonnais Champions League Betting Preview

The final Champions League quarterfinal game in Lisbon comes on Saturday as tournament co-favorites Manchester City take on French side Olympique Lyonnais. This matchup is the biggest one-sided fixture in the quarterfinal round with City at -384 to advance and Lyon at +875. Neither team has had much Champions League success but City are no stranger to lifting trophies with two Premier League titles and four cup titles in the last three seasons. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/15/2020

Draftkings Loses $161M Amid Pandemic, LeoVegas Revenues Surge

Draftkings Loses $161M Amid Pandemic, LeoVegas Revenues Surge

Without sports, the bookmakers were bound to take quite a hit.  During the global pandemic, books had to resort to simulations, Belarus football and - by far the most popular of all sports - Russian table tennis.   None of this really helped it seems.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Aug/14/2020

NFL Betting – Green Bay Packers Win Total

NFL Betting – Green Bay Packers Win Total

Packers favored to win under 9 regular season games in 2020

Submitted by Phil Simon on, Aug/10/2020

iGaming Sector's Best Scenario: Some College Football in Both Fall and Spring

iGaming Sector's Best Scenario: Some College Football in Both Fall and Spring

We have had bookmakers across the board suggest early on that the Ivy League playing college football in the spring would be ideal. 

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Aug/10/2020

When is a Sportsbook is Responsible for Their Faulty Lines, Koepka a Liability

When is a Sportsbook is Responsible for Their Faulty Lines, Koepka a Liability

""At what point does a sports book become responsible for their own errors?"

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/06/2020

Houston Rockets at Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview

Houston Rockets at Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview

The NBA is returning to action in a way we've never seen; 22 teams playing inside of a "bubble" staged in Orlando, Florida. One of the first games we are set to see are the Houston Rockets and the Dallas Mavericks, two Western Conference rivals who feel like they are in a position to contend and win the most unique NBA championship in league history.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/31/2020

DraftKings Becomes PGA TOUR’s First Official Betting Operator

DraftKings Becomes PGA TOUR’s First Official Betting Operator

The PGA TOUR and DraftKings Inc. (Nasdaq: DKNG), have announced an expansion of their multi-year content and marketing relationship today that now designates DraftKings as the first “Official Betting Operator of the PGA TOUR.” In July 2019, DraftKings became the TOUR’s first “Official Daily Fantasy Game of the PGA TOUR” as part of a multi-year, exclusive arrangement.

Submitted by Press Release on, Jul/29/2020

Pro Sports Bettor Goes on Epic Twitter Rant Against Will Hill

Pro Sports Bettor Goes on Epic Twitter Rant Against Will Hill

A popular professional sports bettor blasted bookmaker Wililam Hill Wednesday in epic fashion.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jul/29/2020

How to Book Baseball Bets

With a global pandemic having shut sports down for more than four months, sports bettors are now hungry to bet just about anything.  One of the first US sports leagues to return, albeit with an abbreviated season, is Major League Baseball.  As a bookmaker, there is money to be had taking bets on Major League Baseball, but there are some dangerous situations that must be avoided that are specific to 2020.  The established Pay Per Head businesses can help guide you through the process.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jul/26/2020

Probe Into Ladbrokes Parent Company Expands, $890K in Bitcoin Seized

Probe Into Ladbrokes Parent Company Expands, $890K in Bitcoin Seized

The United Kingdom tax authorities have widened their ongoing investigation into online sportsbook operator GVC Holdings allegedly regarding the activities of its former Turkish subsidiary.  GVC Holdings is the parent company of Ladbroke, PartyPoker and Bwin.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jul/22/2020

3 Minute Sportsbook Payouts at BetOnline! Whales Move USDT 110,000,000 in 1 Hour

3 Minute Sportsbook Payouts at BetOnline!  Whales Move USDT 110,000,000 in 1 Hour

Talk about fast online sportsbook payouts, one customer of BetOnline reported via Twitter he received his within - drum roll please - three minutes.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jul/20/2020

Finding Pay Per Head Service Providers

Finding Pay Per Head Service Providers

Finding a top notch pay per head service provider is the most important step you can make as a bookie. There are hundreds of them out there in cyberland and the choices can be a bit overwhelming if not intimidating. There are a few basic laws of the land that you need to know before choosing a pay per head to manage your business. We don’t want to tell you who to choose, rather what you should look for before you make the choice.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/15/2020

Man Who Ran Online Sportsbooks Sentenced to 15 Months Prison

Man Who Ran Online Sportsbooks Sentenced to 15 Months Prison

A Kentucky man has been sentenced to one year and three months in prison for operating an illegal gambling operation on the internet. 

Submitted by Associated Press on, Jul/13/2020

Why Offshore Sportsbooks Will Never Die

Why Offshore Sportsbooks Will Never Die

When the Supreme Court ruled in 2018 that the federal government was wrong to stand in the way of legal sports betting and that each state could enact its own sports betting laws, people on the fringes of the industry believed that this marked the beginning of the end for offshore bookmakers.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/13/2020

Where to Bet UFC 251 Fight Island Online

Where to Bet UFC 251 Fight Island Online

You can bet UFC 251 Fight Island online at Bookmaker, now serving the sports betting community since 1986 and offering a generous welcome bonus with a maximum of $1600.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Jul/11/2020

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The Science of Bluffing in Poker

The Science of Bluffing in Poker

Bluffing in poker, often seen as an art or science, is studied in scientific principles that involve psychology, mathematics, and strategic analysis.