Phil Mickelson Says Gambling Addiction Was Like a ‘Hurricane’

“The money wasn’t ever the issue since our financial security has never been threatened, but I was so distracted I wasn’t able to be present with the ones I love and caused a lot of harm,” Mickelson disclosed.

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Florida Sports Betting Fight Heading to US Supreme Court?

Owners of two Florida pari-mutuels plan to ask the U.S. Supreme Court to weigh in on whether a multibillion-dollar deal giving the Seminole Tribe control of sports betting throughout the state violates federal law.

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You Can Bet on Where Aliens Will Attack First, Which Celebrity Abducted First

Last Tuesday, experts specializing in extraterrestrial research provided testimony before the Mexican Congress.

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Are Daily Fantasy Sports Pick ‘Em Games Legal From My State?

Are Daily Fantasy Sports Pick ‘Em Games Legal From My State?

PrizePicks and Underdog Fantasy have become the market share leaders in the world of Daily Fantasy Sports, mainly a result of offering popular new contests that closely mirror sportsbook player prop bets.

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Mapping the Online Poker Journey: Navigating Legal States, Player Protections, and Exciting Opportunities

Mapping the Online Poker Journey: Navigating Legal States, Player Protections, and Exciting Opportunities

In recent years, the online poker sector has experienced a remarkable transformation. In the past, people may have viewed it as a dubious and uncontrolled activity, but now it has transformed into a lawful and regulated sector in various regions across the globe.

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MGM Employees Report Not Getting Paid Amidst Cyber Attack

MGM Employees Report Not Getting Paid Amidst Cyber Attack

MGM insisted on Thursday payroll would not be affected by the attack, which shut down slot machines, ATMs and made room keys inoperable.

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Interpol Helps Take Down Massive Gambling Ring

“Organized crime groups will exploit the tiniest of gaps given the opportunity. In this case, we’re talking about a 20 or 30 second advantage that led to significant gains,” said INTERPOL Secretary General Jürgen Stock.

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It's Primetime for Prime Sports as Book Kicks Off in Ohio: Same Software as BetCRIS

It's Primetime for Prime Sports as Book Kicks Off in Ohio: Same Software as BetCRIS

Currently, the sportsbook only operates in Ohio but is expected to enter the New Jersey market soon.  Others will follow.

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Gambling911 World Exclusive: Former Longhorns Player Sued for Running GA Bookie Biz

Gambling911 World Exclusive: Former Longhorns Player Sued for Running GA Bookie Biz

One of those sued went on to work for the Houston Texans.

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Sibella Out as CEO of Resorts World Las Vegas Amidst Probe

Sibella had recently been cleared by Nevada state regulators back in February following a year's long investigation into potential improprieties.

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New York Post Calls Out DraftKings Partners for Staying Silent Regarding Sick 911 Promo Bet

While we applaud the Post for writing this article, there is a certain irony in that their affiliate codes for other sports betting websites keep showing up in news aggregates. 

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Circa Sports Gets Lambasted for.....Doing the Right Thing?

Circa Sports Gets Lambasted for.....Doing the Right Thing?

Pro sports bettor Gadoon “Spanky” Kyrollos has had enough of this week's bellyaching over certain sportsbooks refusing to offer refunds on Aaron Rodgers bets after he lasted a few snaps before going down for the season.

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MI AG Orders Social Media Online Casinos Out of State: No More Chumba Casino in Michigan?

The American Gaming Association this week praised Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel for effectively shutting down the illegal Michigan operations of Massachusetts based Golden Hearts Games, Inc.

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Ransom Group Issues Statement Claiming MGM Has Yet to Pay Up: Alludes to Insider Trading

"We believe MGM will not agree to a deal with us.  Simply observe their insider trading behavior.  You believe this company is concerned with your privacy and well-being while visiting one of their resorts?"

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Social Security Numbers Compromised at Caesars

Credit card numbers also in the hands of hackers.

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MGM Still Reeling 5 Days After Cyber Attack: Chaos May Be Casino Company's Own Doing

Caesars admits to paying hackers millions to stop attack on own company.

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Casino Begins Banning Poker Players: Alex Lynskey Among Those Impacted, No Explanation Given

Casino believed to be linking certain players to money laundering without sufficient proof.

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Is Underdog Fantasy Legal in My State? DFS Company Pleads Its Case

Company blasts FanDuel and DraftKings for complaining and accusing Underdog Fantasy of not operating legally.

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MGM Hack Likely the Result of Scattered Spider, Moody's Says Downgrade Possible

MGM Resorts on Wednesday said that a cyber incident that has significantly disrupted properties across the United States for the past three days represents a material risk to the company, CNBC reports.

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MGM Response to Security Breach is Outrageous: Apparent Origin of Attack a Head Scratcher

"All ALPHV ransomware group did to compromise MGM Resorts was hop on LinkedIn, find an employee, then call the Help Desk. A company valued at $33,900,000,000 was defeated by a 10-minute conversation."

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An Insider's Look at the MGM Hack That Has Paralyzed Their Properties Nationwide

Some folks are reporting fraudulent charges on their credit cards though it is unknown if this has anything to do with this week's breach as the cyber attack continues despite what MGM is saying.

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Slots Down, Casino Rooms Empty at MGM Properties Amidst Epic Cyber Attack

Chaos erupted at the MGM-owned Borgata Casino in Atlantic City Sunday night through Monday.

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DraftKings 'Never Forget' Bet 911 Parlay Promo: Calls to Fire Their Entire Marketing Team

"Draft Kings marketing team took a gamble and it didn’t pay off. What a braindead and out of touch promotion."

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Monte Carlo High Stakes Adventure Packages Worth $110,000 Each

One of the world's largest online poker rooms premiers its new adventure running from October 24th to November 4th.

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Thousands of Bellagio, Mandalay Bay Guests Locked Out of Rooms in Wake of Massive Hack

Some slot machines also shut down.

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Sports Franchises Team Up in Missouri to Get Sports Betting on 2024 Ballot

The Kansas City Chiefs, Royals and Current are partnering with the St. Louis Cardinals, Blues and St. Louis SC Soccer to get sports betting on the ballot for 2024.

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These Companies Enter the Gambling Landscape in September

From a sportsbook promising the highest limits to one allowing bets in pennies to the newest sports handicapping site on the Net, we take a look at each of these newcomers.

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The Sportsbooks Are Getting Killed By the Buffs

The BetOnline odds team said that the current liability (total money lost) on a 2023 Buffs' title is the largest ever at this point in any college football season.

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On-Chain Casino Lil Bit Enters the Micro Betting Space Courtesy of the BSV Blockchain

"We like Proof of Work, Big Blocks, Bitcoin, and betting on the underdogs. Why we chose BSV will become clearer when we launch phase 2. That being said, we do feel we are still in time as understanding of what’ crypto’ actually is in the public eye is quite low."

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Stake.com Hack Was Done By North Korea, FBI Claims

Stake.com Hack Was Done By North Korea, FBI Claims

The massive breach took place on Monday September 4.

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