Encore First to Get Mass Sports Betting License....Others in Limbo

Encore First to Get Mass Sports Betting License....Others in Limbo

"I think it'll do pretty good for us," said Jim Ghikas, general manager of Mike's Roast Beef, right across the street from Encore. "A lot of people go in there already and they do come here afterwards, and more bettors in there will only increase our business. We're looking forward to it." 

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Patriots vs Cardinals Predictions - Monday Night Football

We had a pretty amazing weekend with covers for both Detroit and the LA Chargers.  Now our friends at BetUS look at the New England vs. Arizona game.

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Bettors believe in Morocco after starting World Cup with 300-1 odds

Bettors believe in Morocco after starting World Cup with 300-1 odds

Six weeks ago, Morocco had 300-1 odds to become World Cup champions.

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Patrons Intervene to Help Catch Cage Robber at Beau Rivage Casino Ahead of G911 Visit

Patrons Intervene to Help Catch Cage Robber at Beau Rivage Casino Ahead of G911 Visit

This state-of-the-art BetMGM Book Bar & Grill is a high-energy sports entertainment and dining.  Our "Bet of the Century" was on the winning LA Chargers, so watching it here was an enjoyable experience.

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Wheelchair Bound Man Thrown Down Stairs Just Latest in Sick Sportsbook Social Media Trend

Wheelchair Bound Man Thrown Down Stairs Just Latest in Sick Sportsbook Social Media Trend

Cringeworthy social media posting comes at a time when Commonwealth of Massachusetts commissioners delay BetMGM's mobile sports betting application out of "concerns".

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Glover Teixeira vs. Jamahal Hill Odds on the Move

Glover Teixeira and Jamahal Hill will fight for the vacant light heavyweight title at UFC 283 in January.

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Miami Dolphins vs Los Angeles Chargers Expert Picks

Miami Dolphins vs Los Angeles Chargers Expert Picks

Miami Dolphins vs Los Angeles Chargers in week 14 of the NFL schedule, and the BetOnline All Access team of NFL experts are here to share their NFL picks for this game.

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49ers 2023 Super Bowl Odds After Win Over Bucs

49ers 2023 Super Bowl Odds After Win Over Bucs

It only took the San Francisco 49ers to go up 35-0 before Tampa Bay and the GOAT Tom Brady finally scored and got this Week 14 game to within 28 points.  Yeah Folks, this was an ugly one.  But not if you're a 49ers fan or bettor. 

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Banged Up 49ers Take on Bucs as -3.5 Home Favorite

Banged Up 49ers Take on Bucs as -3.5 Home Favorite

San Francisco beat Miami last week for a fifth straight win.  They now own an 8-4 record Straight Up and 7-5 Against The Spread. 

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Miami Dolphins vs. LA Chargers Betting Preview, Prop Bets

Both the Miami Dolphins and San Francisco 49ers are red hot right now, making for a highly anticipated matchup Sunday afternoon.

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Eagles-Giants, Jets-Bills, Vikings-Lions Betting Previews

Eagles-Giants, Jets-Bills, Vikings-Lions Betting Previews

The Minnesota Vikings are 10-2 after a 27-22 win over the New York Jets. The Detroit Lions are coming off their best win of the year, a dominating performance over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Which team will continue their hot streak and be the winning NFL pick?

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Sports Betting in Illinois Hits New Record in October

Sports Betting in Illinois Slows in February

Until March 5, 2022, Illinois sports bettors were required to visit an Illinois casino or racetrack in order to register for an online sports betting account.  Illinois gamblers can now set up accounts directly online or via their mobile devices.   The timing could not be any better as the industry showed signs of a slowdown in February.

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Watch These Hot Line Trends Heading Into Week 14 NFL - 2022

Watch These Hot Line Trends Heading Into Week 14 NFL - 2022

Overlays where the line is 3 and has hit 3.5 without going under the number 3 have mostly gone in favor of the underdogs, though the sample size is low: 4-9 (favorites-dogs).

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How Sharps Bet the NFL Playoffs

How Sharps Bet the NFL Playoffs

Bettors should bet the NFL playoffs like professional bettors and treat it like a new season.

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What to Make of the Twitch Gambling Ban

What to Make of the Twitch Gambling Ban

As is often the case in the online casino industry, important events might only make a small ripple in mainstream news reports. However, the recent ban of casino streaming on the Twitch platform made resonating with plenty, as it opened up questions on areas like free speech, regulation of the internet, protection of minors, and so on.  

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Portnoy-Penn Relationship Raises Concerns in Mass...BetMGM Decision Delayed Too

Portnoy-Penn Relationship Raises Concerns in Mass...BetMGM Decision Delayed Too

Commissioner questions what the relationship means in terms of suitability, honesty, and integrity of the applicant. Meanwhile, BetMGM partnership with MGM Springfield raises questions as well.

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Free Picks, Predictions for the Army Navy Game 2022

Free Picks, Predictions for the Army Navy Game 2022

Gambling911.com has a line of Navy -2.5.  This one opened at Army -1. 

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The Match, Tiger-Rory vs. Spieth-JT Odds Include Water Balls, Eagles Putts, More

The Match, Tiger-Rory vs. Spieth-JT Odds

The umpteenth version of "The Match" goes down this Saturday, but hey, at least Tiger Woods is competing in this one so it should draw a few more eyeballs that the last few made-for-TV golf exhibitions.

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World Series Odds Shift With Recent Signings

World Series Odds Shift With Recent Signings

The dominoes continue to fall in the MLB free agency frenzy, and the acquisitions have had a direct impact on next season's World Series odds.

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If the NFL Playoffs Began Today: Current Odds

If the NFL Playoffs Began Today: Current Odds

The final week of byes in the NFL, and once Week 14 is behind us, everyone will have played 13 games. That leaves just four games remaining. While the playoff picture is not settled, it is beginning to take some shape.

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Caesars Running Afoul of DGE in NJ As AGA Continues It's 'Look at That Birdie Over There' Routine

Caesars Running Afoul of DGE in NJ

American Gaming Association CEO Bill Miller called them “a scourge on our society".  He wasn't referring to Caesars though.

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Justice Dept Indicts Club Owner for Illegal Sports Betting, Money Laundering

Justice Dept Indicts Club Owner for Illegal Sports Betting, Money Laundering

Plus Australia targets SkyCity casino for money laundering amid gambling crackdown.

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Kick Streaming Platform Called Out for Reported Connection to Stake.com

Kick Streaming Platform Called Out for Reported Connection to Stake.com

Twitch is no longer the sole social media streaming site in town.  Enter Kick, which promises a better cut for streamers.   And unlike Twitch, which banned unlicensed crypto gambling websites like Stake.com recently, Kick welcomes gambling promotions to its platform.

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Aaron Judge Next Team Odds: All Losers as Star Player Agrees to Stick With Yankees

Aaron Judge Next Team Odds and World Series MVP

Aaron Judge and the Yankees have agreed to a 9-year, $360M deal.  Oddsmakers have also made out like bandits as a result.

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Brazil and Mbappe Top Updated World Cup Odds 2022

Brazil and Mbappe Top Updated World Cup Odds 2022

The World Cup quarterfinals is set, and according to the oddsmakers, there are two clear-cut favorites to meet in the Final.

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Vegas Reports 2022 FIFA World Cup Betting Down

Vegas Reports 2022 FIFA World Cup Betting Down

When we last had a World Cup, FanDuel and DraftKings were for the most part nonexistent, at least in their current sportsbook incarnation.  Prior to this period, the two companies operated as successful daily fantasy sports businesses.

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These Lines Trends Are Smoking Hot This College Bowl Season

These Lines Trends Are Smoking Hot This College Bowl Season

Looking for a hot betting edge this college football bowl season?  Look no further than here.

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College Age Students Perfect Prey for Legal Regulated Sportsbooks

College Age Students Perfect Prey for Legal Regulated Sportsbooks

“You freakin’ idiots … Selling out your own students who you’re supposed to be caring for,” said Ramsey. “The No. 2 addiction in North America today — and fastest growing addiction in North America today — is online gambling. It starts with the sports betting as a gateway drug.”

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Here's Why Betting Market Believes Strongly Warnock Wins GA in Tuesday Runoff

Here's Why Betting Market Believes Strongly Warnock Wins GA in Tuesday Runoff

Following last month’s “victory” that fell short of the 50% threshold, Warnock opened up at odds of -400 for the runoff. That number has moved to -2500 with hardly any betting interest backing Herschel Walker.

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Saints vs Buccaneers Predictions | NFL Week 13 Monday Night Football Game Analysis

Saints vs Buccaneers Predictions

The New Orleans Saints and Tampa Bay Buccaneers have had tough seasons, but are still alive in the NFC South. The winner of this game will be in a great position to win the division. Both teams lost last week. Now these teams look to turn things around on Monday Night Football. Who will prevail in this Monday Night Showdown?

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$496,685 Jackpot Hit on $9 Bet at Sacramento Area Casino

The Thunder Valley Casino Resort, 30 miles outside of Sacramento, announced this weekend it had paid out $496,685 on a jackpot with just $9 bet.
¿Puedo Apostar en BC.Game Desde Argentina?

¿Puedo Apostar en BC.Game Desde Argentina?

Argentina se ha convertido rápidamente en uno de los principales países en cantidad de lectores para el sitio Gambling911.com. Nos entusiasma anunciar que nuestros amigos de BC.Game aceptan nuevos usuarios de la gran nación argentina.
How Jabulabets Reflects Modern Trends in the Gambling Industry and Digital Platforms

How Jabulabets Reflects Modern Trends in the Gambling Industry and Digital Platforms

The Spribe Aviator Game loads really quickly on his mid-range Samsung phone. He bets 20 Rands, watches the multiplier climb past 2x, cashes out at 2.4x, and then closes the browser.