CNN is Latest Media Outlet to Trash Sports Betting

CNN broadcast a one-hour program Sunday night on legal sports betting in the United States and to no one’s surprise, the show mainly focused on negative aspects of the activity.

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Shilo Sanders Not Being on Opening Day Roster Pays $700 Following Ejection and Bucs Waiver

In less than 24 hours, rookie safety Shilo Sanders got ejected from a game and then waived from the Buccaneers.

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CNN 'The Whole Story' Examines Sports Betting in America - Airs Tonight

“Sports Betting: America’s Big Gamble” with CNN National Correspondent Nick Watt premieres Sunday, August 24 at 10pm ET/PT on CNN.

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Little League World Series Championship Title Game was a Bust: Betting Still Massive

For the past two weeks, the Little League World Series has drawn some of the highest traffic to the Gambling911.com website this year, translating into a windfall for our friends at BetOnline as they were one of the few gambling sites taking bets on this high demand event. 

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Betting on the WWE Pro Wrestling Gains Traction at Gambling911

For years, none of the sportsbooks would offer betting on professional wrestling as events were often deemed as "predetermined", some would say "fake".

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Can't Use My Credit Card to Bet on DraftKings Effective August 25

DraftKings claims it is trying to help customers “avoid cash advance fees and higher interest rates” associated with credit card funding. But there may be more to this story, as we dig deeper. 

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What Are the Payout Odds If Nevada Wins vs. Chinese Taipei in the Little League World Series Sunday?

The 2025 Little League World Series title game will be played today, Sunday August 24. 

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How Can I Run My Own Sportsbook?

Pay Per Head services offer a software platform and 24/7 customer service to do run a sportsbook without much work on your end, though you'll still need the required skill set and knowledge of how sports gambling works. 

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Top 10 Trending Stories Gambling911.com This Past Week - August 23

These are your top 10 trending stories and betting markets for the past week as of Sunday August 23, 2025 here at Gambling911.com.

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Bet the Little League World Championship Game 2025: Nevada vs. Chinese Taipei

Nevada was promising a payout of as much as $750 for every $100 bet the days leading up to Sunday's title game. Now they are in it and facing off against Chinese Taipei.

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Malik Beasley No Longer Target in Federal Gambling Probe, According to Report

Federal investigators no longer consider NBA free agent Malik Beasley a target in their gambling probe, Beasley’s attorneys told ESPN.

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Top Trending - Chumba Casino to Leave Canada

The popular sweepstakes casino Chumba Casino is set to leave the Canadian market entirely effective October 23, 2025. Players here will no longer be able to access the site. 

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Where Can I Bet the LLWS Championship 2025 Online?

For the first time this tournament, BetOnline is offering run totals and runlines for each of the championship games. 

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Managers Miffed Over Little League World Series Betting

This week, as usual, sports bettors can get action on MLB games from U.S.-based gambling sites. Meanwhile, at least a couple of offshore bookmakers are offering odds on games at the Little League World Series.

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Top Trending: FanDuel to Launch New Prediction Market

CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, and FanDuel, America's premier online gaming company, part of Flutter Entertainment, on Wednesday announced a groundbreaking alliance that will launch new products and expand access to financial markets for millions of FanDuel customers in the U.S.

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Influencer Ducky Bhai to Remain in Custody in Case Related to Promotion of Gambling Apps

Accused of being part of an “international gambling racket".

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Slotozilla Reveals Which Payment Methods Remain the Safest in Online Casinos in 2025

Learn which payment methods to choose for safety at online casinos in 2025. Slotozilla highlights the best payment options to protect yourself.

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Top Trending: Legendary Oddsmaker Jimmy Vaccaro Retires

"It's been a great ride, but we all get old,” he said following a 50-year career. “It was time. Fifty years is enough. I want to spend some time just doing nothing."

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Top 10 Trending Stories Gambling911.com This Past Week - August 19

Little League World Series, UFC 319 and even August sweepstakes promos ruled over the past week. 

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Las Vegas Tourism is Down With Some Blaming Trump Tariffs

Tourism in Las Vegas is slumping this summer, with resorts and convention centers reporting fewer visitors compared to last year, especially from abroad, and some officials are blaming the Trump administration’s tariffs and immigration policies for the decline.

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LLWS Odds August 19: Washington Pays Out $205 for Every $100 Bet If They Win Over Connecticut

Washington is hoping to slug their way through the losers’ bracket with the game being played ESPN at 4 p.m. 

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Top Trending: Bookie Bowyer Seeks Leniency

Bowyer plead guilty to federal criminal charges for running an illegal gambling business that took in unlawful sports bets, including from then-current and former professional athletes as well as a former Major League Baseball (MLB) Japanese-language interpreter currently facing prison time.

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You Can Now Bet on the Next NFL Team to Have Male Cheerleaders

Male cheerleaders in the NFL are far from a new phenomenon.....and now you can bet on which team will embrace this new concept. 

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Khamzat Chimaev vs. Nassourdine Imavov, Caio Borralho Fight Odds

Khamzat Chimaev dominated another opponent and remains undefeated in his MMA career, including 9-0 in the UFC after dismantling Dricus Du Plessis and winning his first belt.

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Little League Virality: 'Nobody Should Be Betting on Children'

BetOnline's Dave Mason responds. "We offer Little League World Series game lines and futures because there's a clear demand for it."

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Top Trending: Kalshi Applies to Offer Player Prop Bets and Spreads

The prediction market firm Kalshi just filed to list player props and spreads on a regulated exchange.  On Monday, Kalshi informed federal regulator the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) of its newly launched event contracts. 

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South Africa at the Forefront of the Online Gambling Sector

There is a reason why South Africa today is taking center stage when it comes to the online gambling landscape. 

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Latest Sports Gambling Hall of Fame Recipient Spiros Athanas Once Helped Law Enforcement Capture Brutal Murderer

Another Bet Bash is in the books with a number of new entrants into the prestigious Sports Gambling Hall of Fame.

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Top Trending: Bet365 Influencer Arrested

Popular YouTuber Saadur Rehman, widely known as Ducky Bhai, was arrested early Sunday at Lahore airport by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) for allegedly promoting online gambling and betting applications.

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Top Trending: UFC 319 Demonstrates How Promotion Continues to Deliver Incredible Results for Gambling Sites

The numbers don't lie.  Kalshi reported nearly $62 million in overall volume for Saturday night's UFC 319 event as Gambling911.com remained in the forefront of this fight promotion's massive appeal. 

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