Gambling

GSC Talks Procedure for Customers to Retrieve Funds From Shuttered 5Dimes

With 5Dimes announcing the closure of its site to European customers effective May 30, Gambling911.com's own Thomas Somach reached out to the well-established licensing agency, the Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC), to determine next steps.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Thu, 05/25/2023 - 20:55

Circa Million and Circa Survivor Return for 2023: Largest Payout Ever at $14 Million, No Rake

Circa Sports Breaks Own Guarantee Record for Fifth Year of its Popular Professional Football Contests.

Submitted by Press Release on, Thu, 05/25/2023 - 10:23

We Got Ourselves a New Chris Moneymaker 20 Years After Making History

Plus your chance to go to London and play in the world’s highest-stakes poker tourneys against the best players on the planet!

Submitted by Ace King on, Tue, 05/23/2023 - 21:23

Judge Rules Taking Bets From Grey Market No Big Deal

New York federal district court judge Paul A. Engelmayer has ruled that it is fine for an online sportsbook to take bets from so-called "grey areas" just as long as the business discloses they did so and that information is accurate.

Submitted by Frank Doyle on, Tue, 05/23/2023 - 18:33

Online Sports Betting vs. Daily Fantasy Sports: What's the Difference?

A recent debate may be riveting and contain some valid points but, as one industry operator recently said, it all comes down to sites like PrizePicks being smart enough to offer a sports betting-like product that doesn't require sportsbook licensing.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Tue, 05/23/2023 - 14:52

They Are Dropping Like Flies at the Kindred Group

Mass exodus reported as CCO and CMO will leave the company in the autumn. They follow other top executives out the door.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Tue, 05/23/2023 - 13:24

Concerns Mount Over Ability to Access 5Dimes Funds After May 29

5Dimes announced on Monday it will be pulling out of the European betting market entirely.

Submitted by Frank Doyle on, Tue, 05/23/2023 - 10:13

Maine Gambling Control Unit Official: Calls Women 'Bitches', Defends White Nationalists

Milt Champion, head of the Gambling Control Unit in Maine, has been suspended after posting some insensitive comments pertaining to women and African Americans.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Mon, 05/22/2023 - 20:59

5Dimes Shuts Down its European Market

5Dimes will stop accepting wagers effective Monday May 29 at 11:59 pm EST.

Submitted by Frank Doyle on, Mon, 05/22/2023 - 19:14

Former State Trooper Who Tipped Off Illegal Sports Betting Ring Pleads Guilty

Seven individuals were charged in January for their role in running the business. It is alleged to have taken in millions of dollars over a multi-year period as part of a 48-page complaint.

Submitted by Frank Doyle on, Mon, 05/22/2023 - 11:04

Maryland Looks to Require Handicappers, Influencers to Back Their Records

Plus UK lawmakers call for cryptocurrency trading to be regulated. They want the market to be treated as gambling.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mon, 05/22/2023 - 09:56

Screw the Gamblers Series - Part 1 - DraftKings CEO Details Master Plan

In this newly launched series, Gambling911.com details ways in which gambling firms routinely try to screw over their own customers. Witness in Part 1 of this series, DraftKings CEO, Jason Robins, speaking at the recent Moffett Nathanson's Technology, Media, and Telecom Conference. His focus: The pursuit of higher hold rates....at the expense of customers.

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Sat, 05/20/2023 - 18:08

Law Enforcement Detail Sportsbook Customer Account Hackings

The defendant had at least three co-conspirators with 30 of the compromised betting accounts are located within the Southern District of New York.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Fri, 05/19/2023 - 09:57

PointsBet Tweets Out Leaked Doc 'From NBA' Purporting to Show Upcoming Game Outcomes

Nikola Jokic to score 40 point triple double in Game 3 win 5/20/23 (please refer to NBA Referees Game Flow Management document).

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Thu, 05/18/2023 - 22:06

Poker Pro Phil Galfond: 'Hopefully Someone Will Infiltrate & Expose Cheater", CEO Offers Reward

Heeeee's baaaaack! An alleged poker cheat is said to be recruiting folks to up his game.

Submitted by Ace King on, Thu, 05/18/2023 - 21:07

Man Charged With Hacking Into DraftKings Accounts This Past November

Federal prosecutors on Thursday announced criminal charges against an 18-year-old Wisconsin man as part of an alleged scheme to hack user accounts for the sports betting website DraftKings.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Thu, 05/18/2023 - 12:10

The Clown Files: Fanatics Free Bet When You Buy Their Merchandise.... What Can Possibly Go Wrong??

Somewhere a village is missing its idiot. Has anyone called the Fanatics marketing office yet?

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Thu, 05/18/2023 - 11:23

Pat McAfee Walking Away From His $120M FanDuel Contract to Join ESPN

Pat McAfee is walking away from his FanDuel contract, worth $120 million, and walking into an ESPN contract that exceeds "eight figures" annually, the exact amount is not yet disclosed. McAfee was only in the second year of his four year contract with FanDuel.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Wed, 05/17/2023 - 19:27

Indiana Sports Betting: Sites and Selection Criteria

Time to place bets on Indiana sports! Pacers, Fever, Indians, or Colts fans can find the most reputable and licensed sites to place bets securely. In this article, we will discuss Indiana sports betting sites and factors to consider when choosing them. Ready? Let's dive in!

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Wed, 05/17/2023 - 08:52

Can't Use Betway From Kenya Any More: What Happened?

This move will be painful for affiliates who have worked extra hard over the years to promote Betway in a marketplace that requires customer volume several times that of Europe or North America....and without any notice.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Tue, 05/16/2023 - 12:15

How to Choose the Right Sportsbook

Choosing the right sportsbook should be like picking the winning team in sports betting, not just a reaction to an ad you come across on the internet or on television. Just as athletes train relentless to achieve greatness, bettors (punters) must invest their time wisely to find the perfect sportsbook match

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Tue, 05/16/2023 - 10:31