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Sports Betting Handles Way Down in July

Sports Betting Handles Way Down in July

As would be expected, the sports betting handles for US regulated sportsbooks were down significantly as this is traditionally the slowest sports betting period of the year.  One bright spot in 2021: The Summer Olympics.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Aug/24/2021

Fiesta Bowl, Caesars Announce Sports Betting Partnership

The Fiesta Bowl Organization announced a multi-year partnership with Caesars Entertainment on Monday, pairing one of the biggest postseason college football games with legal sports gambling in Arizona.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Aug/23/2021

Sports Betting Sites Will Be Allowed to Advertise During NFL Games

Sports Betting Sites Will Be Allowed to Advertise During NFL Games

According to Bill King of Sports Business Journal, the NFL will begin allowing up to six sportsbook websites to advertise during NFL games, one per quarter, one during the pregame and one during halftime.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Aug/23/2021

Poker is Returning to Massachusetts, Hurricane May Cut Off Play to Online Sites in Coming Days

Poker is Returning to Massachusetts, Hurricane May Cut Off Play to Online Sites in Coming Days

MGM Springfield is set to begin welcoming back poker players by the end of the year.

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Submitted by Ace King on, Aug/20/2021

Bookie Software Services You Never Heard of Before

Bookie Software Services You Never Heard of Before

Pay per head (PPH) services help many bookmakers manage their day-to-day operations. Yet, some bookie operators take a long time to select the right PPH company. This gives their competitors an advantage as they use search services to broaden their clientele. Listed below are four PPH services you have never heard of before. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/19/2021

Jordan Spieth Signs on as FanDuel Brand Ambassador

Jordan Spieth Signs on as FanDuel Brand Ambassador

“When we first started discussions, I thought, ‘Man, this is pretty exciting,’ ” Spieth told Golf Digest during a FanDuel commercial shoot in New Jersey on Monday. “Eight years ago as a rookie, this is something I could have never imagined happening."

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Aug/19/2021

Shaq and Ben Affleck to Appear in Sports Betting Ads

Shaq and Ben Affleck to Appear in Sports Betting Ads

Jay-Z isn't the only big name being touted in the New York sports betting bids. Wynn announced as part of the Kambi bid w/ Caesars/PointsBet/Resorts World/Rush Street it will launch commercials directed by & starring Ben Affleck w/ Shaq in them as well.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Aug/17/2021

Bet Bash Bringing Bookies, Bettors, Operators and Even Politicians Together

Bet Bash Bringing Bookies, Bettors, Operators and Even Politicians Together

Bet Bash is the "must attend" event of the year for anyone even remotely in love with sports betting.  Taking place on August 25 at The Ashford in Jersey City, NJ, Bet Bash is near 90% capacity as of Monday August 16 so you'll want to buy your ticket fast.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/16/2021

Understanding the Most Popular CSGO Gambling Types and Casino Games

Understanding the Most Popular CSGO Gambling Types and Casino Games

To gamers, CSGO gambling is quite a fun pastime. It allows you to have a great time betting on various games with other players across the globe. Today, the game is more popular than ever and is available in various casinos and gambling sites. 

Submitted by Payton on, Aug/13/2021

The Growing Rift over Gambling on Twitch

The Growing Rift over Gambling on Twitch

We’ve all heard of Twitch, but if you happen to need a refresher in what the globally popular website does, here’s a brief overview for you. Twitch is an American live streaming service, moreover, it is also widely known as the world’s leading streaming service for live streams of video games, as well as music content, creative content, and more recently, ‘real life’ streams.  

Submitted by Payton on, Aug/13/2021

Twitch Bans Gambling Related Links, Affiliate Codes

Twitch Bans Gambling Related Links, Affiliate Codes

“To prevent harm and scams created by questionable gambling services that sponsor content on Twitch, we will prohibit sharing links and/or referral codes to sites that offer slots, roulette, or dice games,” the announcement reads.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Aug/12/2021

Betting Website DraftKings Buys Golden Nugget Online

Betting Website DraftKings Buys Golden Nugget Online

Boston-based DraftKings Inc. is acquiring the online gambling subsidiary of Golden Nugget Inc. in a stock deal valued at $1.56 billion.  The move adds approximately 5 million more customers to DraftKings, according to that company.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Aug/11/2021

Feds Approve Sports Betting in Florida....But Not So Fast....

Feds Approve Sports Betting in Florida....But Not So Fast....

Delivering a major victory to Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Seminole Tribe, President Joe Biden’s administration has allowed to go into effect a 30-year gambling deal that gives the tribe control of

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Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Aug/08/2021

US Judge Revives Class-Action Claim in Wynn Resorts Lawsuit

US Judge Revives Class-Action Claim in Wynn Resorts Lawsuit

A federal judge in Nevada has revived elements of a securities fraud lawsuit seeking class-action status for allegations that executives at Wynn Resorts Ltd. knew about, but disregarded, reports of sexual harassment and misconduct against company founder Steve Wynn.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Aug/04/2021

Macao Orders Closure of Entertainment Venues, Mass Testing

Macao Orders Closure of Entertainment Venues, Mass Testing

Macao authorities on Wednesday ordered the closure of entertainment venues but not casinos, and coronavirus tests for its 600,000 residents, after the gambling city confirmed four new infections.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Aug/04/2021

What is the Worst Online Horse Racing Affiliate Program?

What is the Worst Online Horse Racing Affiliate Program?

As big as they are and the type of presence during major horse races such as the Kentucky Derby, noted horse racing expert Michael Dempsey slammed TwinSpires for what he claims is "the absolute worst (affiliate program) I have ever dealt with".

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Aug/03/2021

Casino Owner Donating Site for Las Vegas Shooting Memorial

Casino Owner Donating Site for Las Vegas Shooting Memorial

The casino company that owns the former Las Vegas Strip concert venue that in 2017 became the site of the deadliest mass shooting in modern American history said Monday it is donating part of the property for a permanent memorial.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Aug/02/2021

Find Online Sportsbook Software for Bookies

Find Online Sportsbook Sofware for Bookies

Modern bookies understand the importance of using the best online sportsbook software when it comes to turning a profit.  Before committing to a specific gambling platform, one should consider what needs to be included.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Jul/29/2021

Football Legend Marshawn Lynch Named BetMGM Brand Ambassador

Football Legend Marshawn Lynch Named BetMGM Brand Ambassador

“Beast Mode” partnership includes BetMGM promotional opportunities, fan events, and more.

Submitted by Press Release on, Jul/28/2021

USA Today Drops Bovada Odds in Favor of US State Licensed Tipico Sportsbook

USA Today Drops Bovada Odds in Favor of US State Licensed Tipico Sportsbook

Gannett, owner of the USA Today newspaper, has inked an exclusive deal with New Jersey-licensed Tipico Sportsbook.  And one popular offshore sportsbook will be getting the heave-ho as a result.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jul/27/2021

Gambling911 Gets First Interview With New 2+2 Poker Forum Owner

Gambling911 Gets First Interview With New 2+2 Poker Forum Owner

Andrii Plakhotnyi is a Russian-born software engineer and professional online poker player who founded the Canadian poker software company Hand2Note.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Jul/26/2021

Feds Raid Home of Offshore Sportsbook Owner, Husband of Costa Rica Super Model

Gary Austin ran tout services, sportsbooks in Costa Rica, before that, Vegas.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jul/24/2021

Sports Betting Beat - July 24, 2021: Sports Betting Could Soon Be Allowed in Chicago

Sports Betting Beat - July 24, 2021: Sports Betting Could Soon Be Allowed in Chicago

While it's true that Illinois has legalized sports betting, the state's largest city (3nd biggest in the US), Chicago, has forbidden firms from taking bets there.  That could all change....though probably not until after the 2021 NFL season.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jul/24/2021

Return of the Masks

Return of the Masks

Some Las Vegas resorts and casinos are again requiring employees to wear masks, a response to a recommendation issued by regional health officials amid rising COVID-19 case rates.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Jul/21/2021

Popular TwoPlusTwo Forum Has Been Sold

Popular TwoPlusTwo Forum Has Been Sold

The popular but extremely outdated and mobile unfriendly TwoPlusTwo poker forum has sold for an undisclosed amount.  TwoPlusTwo is the oldest gambling posting forum on the Net today.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jul/20/2021

FanDuel Rolls Out Scientific Games’ OpenSportsTM Platform in Four More States

FanDuel Rolls Out Scientific Games’ OpenSportsTM Platform in Four More States

FanDuel Group is now live with Scientific Games’ OpenSports technology in 10 U.S. states after four more launches were successfully completed by the industry’s leading sports betting provider.

Submitted by Press Release on, Jul/15/2021

DraftKings Receives Daily Fantasy Sports License From Louisiana Gaming Control Board

DraftKings Inc. (Nasdaq: DKNG) today announced that it has received a DFS license from the Louisiana Gaming Control Board and its daily fantasy sports product will soon be live in approved parishes in Louisiana.

Submitted by Press Release on, Jul/15/2021

Mark Your Calendar for Gaming Americas Q3 Meetup, Happening End of August

 Mark Your Calendar for Gaming Americas Q3 Meetup, Happening End of August

Mark your calendar for Gaming Americas Q3 Meetup, happening at the end of August

Submitted by Press Release on, Jul/15/2021

Indiana Betting Volume Down, Revenue Climbs in June

Indiana Betting Volume Down, Revenue Climbs in June

Indiana's June 2021 sports betting handle was down 3.2% from $254.4 million to $246.3 million while revenues went up.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jul/14/2021

Sports Betting Beat - These Are The Companies Pumping Money Into Florida Sports Betting Effort

Most with skin in the game have accepted that legalized sports betting won't come into fruition without a voter referendum and there are a few big players pumping money into the Sunshine State, some with conflicting interests it appears.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jul/13/2021

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Sports Betting Software in Alabama and Georgia

With the US Supreme Court abolishing sports betting prohibition back in May of 2018, everybody wants to be a bookie.  And now they can, with state-of-the-art sports betting software that is available to Georgia and Alabama residents.