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Agent in Chicago-Area Gambling Ring Given Community Sentence

Agent in Chicago-Area Gambling Ring Given Community Sentence

A federal judge sentenced an agent involved with a Chicago-area gambling ring to six months in community confinement.  The feds had been seeking more than two years behind bars for Justin Hines, who they say recruited bettors. 

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Feb/27/2022

Jordan Love is Favored to Start for Packers as Next Quarterback Week 1 2022

Jordan Love is Favored to be Packers Next Quarterback

After an emotional, reflective and grateful post appeared on Aaron Rodgers' Instagram account last night, many are wondering if a retirement announcement is coming soon.  It's interesting to note that at least one online sportsbook isn't even offering odds on Rodgers playing in Green Bay next season. 

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Feb/26/2022

Virginia Closing in on Slogan: Senator's Office Provides G911 With Latest Update

Virginia Closing in on Slogan: Senator's Office Provide G911 With Latest Update

The Virginia House of Delegates, the lower body of the state legislature, is to vote Monday on a controversial bill that would ban gambling entities in the state from using the advertising slogan “Virginia is for bettors” to promote their businesses.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Feb/26/2022

Bet on the Seton Hall Pirates This March Madness 2022: Why Pick Them for Your Office Pool

Bet on the Seton Hall Pirates This March Madness 2022: Why Pick Them for Your Office Pool

Betting on the Pirates this March Madness 2022 or deciding whether you should select them for your office pool, check out these important stats below courtesy of Gambling911.com before you do.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Feb/26/2022

Baylor Home Dogs in Revenge Spot against Kansas | NCAAB Picks

Baylor Home Dogs in Revenge Spot against Kansas | NCAAB Picks

Nick Bahe and Drew Butler discusss this weekend's big matchup of Kansas vs Baylor. The fellas share their thoughts on the point spread and make their expert College Basketball picks.  The line on this game is Baylor -3.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Feb/26/2022

Jazz Road Favorites Against CP3-less Suns

Jazz Road Favorites Against CP3-less Suns

The Jazz look to have interesting value after Chris Paul's injury was announced. Drew Butler and Nick Bahe discuss their expert NBA picks for Jazz vs Suns.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Feb/26/2022

Poker Pro Eugene Katchalov Still Trying to Escape Ukraine

Poker Pro Eugene Katchalov Still Trying to Escape Ukraine

Ukraine's most successful poker player, Eugene Katchalov, has been providing updates on his attempts to flee Ukraine following this week's invasion by Russia.  As of mid-afternoon Saturday, Katchalov has indicated he is near the Polish border and that country is now allowing walk-ins.

Submitted by Ace King on, Feb/26/2022

Ukraine's Top Poker Pro Eugene Katchalov Attempts to Flee Country as Russia Invades

Ukraine's Top Poker Pro Eugene Katchalov Attempts to Flee Country as Russia Invades

Katchalov sits atop the Ukraine All Time Money List - Top 2,698.  On Friday, Katchalov tweeted out how he was attempting to flee his home country.

Submitted by Ace King on, Feb/25/2022

Another Attempt to Legalize Sports Betting in Kentucky is Introduced

Another Attempt to Legalize Sports Betting in Kentucky is Introduced

Kentucky lawmakers will give it another go as they resurrect efforts to offer regulated sports wagering in the commonwealth.  Past attempts have failed miserably.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Feb/25/2022

You Still Are Not Able to Bet on In-State Schools in Virginia

You Still Are Not Able to Bet on In-State Schools in Virginia

A Virginia bill to approve in-state college sports bets dies In committee.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Feb/25/2022

No More TwinSpires Website in Michigan

No More TwinSpires Website in Michigan

Sports betting in the US is exploding but with it comes competition and that seems to be what just killed the TwinSpires website in the state of Michigan.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Feb/24/2022

Seminole Casino Coconut Creek Preparing For RunGood Poker Series Contenders Tour

Seminole Casino Coconut Creek Preparing  For RunGood Poker Series Contenders Tour

Seminole Casino Coconut Creek will be hosting the RunGood Poker Series Contenders Tour powered by PokerGo, April 21 – May 2.

Submitted by Press Release on, Feb/24/2022

State of Arkansas Approves Mobile Sports Betting

State of Arkansas Approves Mobile Sports Betting

Mobile sports betting in Arkansas crossed its final regulatory hurdle this week as bets can now be taken via mobile devices effective March 4th.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Feb/24/2022

College Baseball World Series Betting Odds 2022

College Baseball World Series Betting Odds 2022

With MLB staring down the barrel of a shortened season, baseball fans and networks airing the sport will likely turn to a lot more college hardball in the coming months.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Feb/23/2022

BTC's Ineptitude is Becoming More Widely Understood

BTC's Ineptitude is Becoming More Widely Understood

Joshua Henslee of CoinGeek and others point to the recent truckers protest in Canada to illustrate their point.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Feb/23/2022

"The Relentless Billionaire" Looks at the Life of Carl Icahn: Traces Back Early Poker Playing Days

"The Relentless Billionaire" Looks at the Life of Carl Icahn:  Traces Back Early Poker Playing Days

More recently Icahn is pushing for happier McDonald's pigs.  He's threatened to put two directors on the board of the fast food chain to force it to stop confining pregnant pigs in tiny boxes.

Submitted by Ace King on, Feb/23/2022

Mobile Sports Betting to Start in Arkansas

Mobile Sports Betting to Start in Arkansas

The Legislature's Joint Budget Committee on Tuesday morning signed off on the Arkansas Racing Commission's proposed rule to allow mobile wagering in The Natural State, and this is likely to begin ahead of March Madness.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Feb/22/2022

Bet on the LSU Tigers This March Madness 2022: Why Pick Them for Your Office Pool

Bet on the LSU Tigers This March Madness 2022: Why Pick Them for Your Office Pool

Betting on the Tigers this March Madness 2022 or deciding whether you should select them for your office pool, check out these important stats below courtesy of Gambling911.com before you do. 

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Feb/22/2022

Crowning The Greatest Poker Player Ever: These Are The Candidates

Crowning The Greatest Poker Player Ever:  These Are The Candidates

Doug Polk embarks on a 2 week-long journey to figure out who is the best poker player of all time (and he's going to need your help). This week, he runs through the list of candidates.

Submitted by Ace King on, Feb/22/2022

What Are The Margins in Sports Betting And How to Improve Them

What Are The Margins in Sports Betting And How to Improve Them

While it is true that last year was record breaking for sports betting with $53 billion in wagers, these businesses actually operate on the lower end of the profit-margin spectrum.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Feb/22/2022

Can I Bet on the FanDuel Sportsbook App From Michigan?

Can I Bet on the FanDuel Sportsbook App From Michigan?

FanDuel is now available for betting in the great state of Michigan.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Feb/21/2022

Is MyBookie.ag Legal in Virginia?

Is MyBookie.ag Legal in Virginia?

The Commonwealth of Virginia recently began licensing online sportsbooks.  And while MyBookie.ag is not among the sites that were granted a license, the online sportsbook is still accessible there.  Sites like MyBookie cannot operate an app however.  Their website is browser-based.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Feb/21/2022

Find a Sportsbook That Takes Bets on In-State Schools From Virginia

Find a Sportsbook That Takes Bets on In-State Schools From Virginia

While Virginia has legalized online sports betting, none of the state-licensed apps allow wagering on in-state schools such as the University of Virginia or Virginia Tech.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Feb/21/2022

State-By-State Sports Betting Rating

Look up your state to find available in-state regulated apps and how you rank compared to others on a scale of 1 to 10 with many factors reviewed and the ratings often fluctuating.  Enjoy this page when visiting another state as well.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Feb/21/2022

Site Screwed By New Law: Virginia Is NOT For Bettors After All

Site Screwed By New Law: Virginia Is NOT For Bettors After All

It may have seemed like a cool idea at the time: Go after Virginia's popular slogan and change out a word.  "Virginia is for Lovers" becomes "Virginia is for Bettors" as a result of the new online gambling legality.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Feb/21/2022

Wisconsin to Offer More Sports Betting, Missouri Mulls Over the Opportunity

Wisconsin to Offer More Sports Betting, Missouri Mulls Over the Opportunity

The state of Wisconsin has granted approval for three tribes to offer sports betting on their respective land.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Feb/21/2022

iGaming and Responsible Compliance

iGaming and Responsible Compliance

Recently at CGNewYork conference, CoinGeek’s Lead Gaming Industry Reporter Becky Liggero moderated a panel discussion on iGaming and how the BSV blockchain can improve compliance within the gambling industry.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Feb/21/2022

Rutgers Covers By a Half Point vs. Purdue Following 4 Straight vs. Ranked Teams

If you are like us and have been following Rutgers after they beat four ranked teams in a row, you might have been disappointed to see the Scarlett Knights fall by 12 points to Purdue.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Feb/20/2022

Report: Drake's $1.3 million Super Bowl Bet Placed Illegally

Report: Drake's $1.3 million Super Bowl Bet Placed Illegally

Toronto-based hip hop star pocketed $300,000 in profit on a Super Bowl last Sunday after betting $1.3 million worth of Bitcoin using an unauthorized offshore wagering site.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Feb/20/2022

Bet on the UCLA Bruins This March Madness 2022: Why Pick Them for Your Office Pool

Bet on the UCLA Bruins This March Madness 2022: Why Pick Them for Your Office Pool

Betting on the Bruins this March Madness 2022 or deciding whether you should select them for your office pool, check out these important stats below courtesy of Gambling911.com before you do.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Feb/20/2022

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While MLB games dominate the Friday evening schedule, on Saturday the Pacers have a shot at advancing to the NBA Finals should they beat the New York Knicks.  We also have UFC Fight Night on Saturday.