Sports Betting
Sports Betting
Asian Online Gambling Site 12Bet 7th to Get Licensed in Isle of Man This Year
The Tiger Woods Effect: Could Wayne Rooney Antics Hurt Manchester United?
When Tiger Woods announced plans to play golf in all the Majors tournaments of 2010, oddsmakers offered the prop bet on how many Majors Woods would win. Little did we know that Woods promiscuous sex antics were to eventually result in zero Majors wins. Not only that, he played like an amateur.
North Carolina Tar Heels Football: Wreaking Havoc on Sportsbooks
The suspension of several North Carolina Tar Heels players continues to cause wild fluctuations in the North Carolina vs. LSU College Football game scheduled for Saturday evening. As of 3 pm EST, Gambling911.com reported that the Tar Heels football line had moved all the way to +10 at betED.com. This is after opening at -1.
Online Gambling In The US: Ladbrokes, William Hill Likely To Lose Out
With the very real possibility that Congressman Barney Frank could lose his chairmanship position should the Republicans take over the House come November, online poker federal legislation must pass prior to Election Day or else there will likely be no “start over” time come 2011. Ladbrokes, William Hill and other European sports betting ventures itching to get into the U.S. market still may be blocked since Frank’s legislation pertains only to online poker.
Enter the individual states.
Online Sports Betting: Bookies Prepare for North Carolina vs. LSU
Football Betting Frenzy Begins in Earnest This Weekend…Or Not?
It’s the official start of the 2010 College Football weekend and football betting has now commenced.
Bet365 Beats William Hill, Ladbrokes In Online Sports Betting War
Fired Las Vegas Sportsbook Boss Now A Tout
How the mighty have fallen!
Betfair Comes To New Jersey: Wants Piece of Online Gambling Market
With New Jersey looking to legalize online gambling, including sports betting, powerful European-based companies are working on getting a piece of the pie.
CA: Senate Supports PASPA Challenge Regarding Sports Betting
Cricket Match Fixing Rigged Lord’s Test Between England and Pakistan
Online Gambling Firms Centrebet, Playtech, William Hill Profits All Up
More good news for the online gambling sector as a number of top firms reported profit increases on Thursday: Centrebet, Playtech and William Hill among them.
Following in the footsteps of strong financial numbers from Ireland’s online powerhouse Paddy Power, Centrebet out of Australia said its profits jumped a whopping 75 percent.
New and innovative products were allowing it to grow, according to a company statement.
Online Gambling Companies Still Thrive Despite Deep Recession
Online Sportsbooks: Heroes Shuts Down, WSEX Might As Well Too
Jagajeet Chiba: Betfair Marketing Campaign Would be a Tough Sell in States
Jagajeet Chiba discusses Betfair’s latest marketing blitz. His views and opinion do not necessarily reflect that of Gambling911.com Management.
While Betfair has some presence in the United States through its horse racing arm (this form of online betting is deemed “legal” under the Unlawful Internet Gaming Enforcement Act), much of its betting exchange remains off limits to U.S. residents. That is the least of their worries.
Jim Fassel Confessional: “I Have Always Looked At The Spread”
Former New Jersey Governor Endorses Sports Betting
"The Hanson report commissioned by Christie to consider an overall plan for the state's gaming business does not deal with sports betting. There is a huge market for sports betting; a lot of money is bet illegally on the Super Bowl alone. It would appear that public opposition to legalization is fading and obstacles can be overcome. The activity is already there, and it is pure logic that we take advantage. State Sen Ray Lesniak, D-Union, may lead the way."
Recession Hits Sports Tout Business as Sevransky Home Goes Into Foreclosure
IMEGA vs. Holder - Federal Defendant's Motion to Dismiss
IMEGA vs. Holder - Federal Gov. Motions to Dismiss, August 2, 2010
Sen. R. Wright (CA) Supports PASPA Lawsuit for Sports Betting in NJ
California may benefit from legalizing sports betting, state senator says
Europe, U.S. All Mull Over Legalized Online Gambling: Markup Delayed
William Hill “Worst Ever Royal Ascot” Blamed for Poor Profit Margins
William Hill continues to hint at moving its telephone business offshore following dismal results over the past year compared to its online arm.
"Poor horse racing results" led to a 33% fall in net telephone revenue, with a statement from Hills explicitly pointing out: "The board has previously noted the challenge of competing with UK betting exchanges and Irish offshore telebetting operators, all of whom have benefited from significant tax and cost advantages over UK bookmakers. The situation is under active review."
