Sports Betting

New iPhone, Blackberry, Android Platform a Hit for Bookmaker

Just in time for football, the oldest established online bookmaker in North America, Bookmaker.com, recently launched its new version of the mobile betting platform that is compatible with iPhone, Blackberry and Android.  Traffic has tripled since the introduction just three weeks ago.  The new offering is promised to improve customer’s experience while betting on the go.

The Reggie Bush Scandal: Bookie May Offer Odds on Bush Losing Heisman Trophy

Bookies Score Somewhat With Tar Heels Cover

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.

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

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. 

Arrests Come In Wake of Cricket Match Fixing Allegations

California Senator Rod Wright Crafts Sports Betting Bill

Online Gambling Companies Still Thrive Despite Deep Recession

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.

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." 

IMEGA vs. Holder - Federal Defendant's Motion to Dismiss

IMEGA vs. Holder - Federal Gov. Motions to Dismiss, August 2, 2010