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Chase Elliott's Win by Disqualification Leads to Confusion in Betting World: Different Rules for Different Books

Chase Elliott's Win by Disqualification Leads to Controversy in Betting World

Denny Hamlin crossed the finish line first at Pocono.  Later on, he and second-place finisher Kyle Busch had been disqualified after a post-race inspection.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Jul/25/2022

SBC Summit North America Sets New Attendance Record Following a Successful Event

SBC Summit North America Sets New Attendance Record Following a Successful Event

This month's event set a new standard as it returned bigger and stronger, with a record number of delegates and exhibitors gathering at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in New Jersey to meet existing and new clients and exchange ideas with industry peers.

Submitted by Press Release on, Jul/25/2022

FanDuel To Create 24/7 Sports Betting Network

FanDuel To Create 24/7 Sports Betting Network

The platform in some ways resembles ESPN with: TVG becoming FanDuel TV, TVG2 becoming FanDuel Racing and The TVG OTT app would become FanDuel +

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jul/24/2022

Payne Purdum: U.S. States Minimum Betting Limits Should be Required by State Regulations

Payne Purdum: U.S. States Minimum Betting Limits Should be Required by State Regulations

Purdum responded to a tweet from Circa Sports:  "You don't need to disguise your betting patterns to get our standard limits. These are available to all bettors."

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jul/22/2022

Limit Change Alert Feature Teased for SpankOdds

Limit Change Alert Feature Teased for SpankOdds

Plus AcePerHead's Curtis breaks down the Bills offensive line ahead of the new season and Ohio Casino Control Commission Executive Director Matt Schuler makes it clear the sports betting licensing process in that state will not be a "rubber-stamp activity".  Also, PA sees a weak June in sports betting.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Jul/20/2022

New Circa Sportsbook Coming to Northern Nevada

Visitors will have the opportunity to enter Circa Sports’ $12 Million, No Rake 2022-2023 Pro-Football contests

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jul/20/2022

Is the Tax Rate in New York Finally Catching Up with Operators?

Is the Tax Rate in New York Finally Catching Up with Operators?

Online gambling is developing at lightning speed with hundreds of new operators, online casinos, betting sites, and even a greater number of users. It has developed so much it has become one of the most profitable industries, and as a result, the net worth of iGaming in the sector has exploded. It had a revenue of $57.54 billion in 2021, while it's expected to reach $153.6 billion by 2030.   

Submitted by Payton on, Jul/20/2022

Extinct: Covers Scrubs its Expert Picks Section

Extinct: Covers Scrubs its Expert Picks Section

Plus Knup Solutions completes acquisition of Coded Content.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jul/20/2022

These Are Among Most Popular Online Casino Games in the US

Most Popular Online Casino Games in the US

Gambling is a popular activity in the United States, especially in states like Nevada. Both games of skill and games of chance are a popular pastime and form of entertainment in homes across the US.  

Submitted by Payton on, Jul/20/2022

UK Won't Ban Video Game Loot Boxes

UK Won't Ban Video Game Loot Boxes

Also: Premier League clubs are reportedly set to agree on a voluntary betting shirt sponsor ban.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jul/19/2022

Are Any of the Poker Training Sites Worth It? Plus Brunson Still Bluffing at 88

Plus Thomas Somach has his "Play of the Century" for Tuesday night's MLB All Star Game (2022) and we look at a story of successful angling that "involves no modeling, no steam-chasing, no inside info".

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jul/19/2022

What You Need to Know About the New Sportsbooks Launching in Ohio

What You Need to Know About the New Sportsbooks Launching in Ohio

State regulators have mapped out the schedule for the next seven months in preparation for one of the nation's most significant simultaneous sports betting launches.

Submitted by Payton on, Jul/19/2022

Chalkline CEO: Turning a Profit Has Taken Back Seat to Customer Acquisition in Legal Sports Betting Market

Chalkline CEO: Turning a Profit Has Taken Back Seat to Customer Acquisition in Legal Sports Betting Market

Another takeaway from this past week's SBC Summit: By leveraging (Business Intelligence) BI to identify the highest quality acquisition channels, these efforts can be scaled. Increasing the volume at the top of the conversion funnel will result in more quality conversions at the bottom.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jul/18/2022

What Happened to the Covers.com Sports Handicappers, Picks Experts?

What Happened to the Covers.com Sports Handicappers, Picks Experts?

As of Monday July 18, the picks section (along with ways to send money) remained on the site. Larry Ness, Marc Lawrence and Lee Sterling were among those handicappers still listed.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jul/18/2022

Covers Buys SportsBookReview, Shuts Down Picks Dept: Howe No! FanDuel CEO Stirs Things Up in Epic Fashion

Covers Buys SportsBookReview?

It was utter bedlam following a Q&A at this past week's SBC North America Sports Betting Summit as sports bettors took issue with FanDuel CEO Amy Howe's wild claim that 25% of gamblers betting offshore get stiffed.  Our Twitter feed exploded.

But not everyone was on the same page.

SandyBestDog tweeted:

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jul/18/2022

What it Takes to Move Lines in Sports Betting

What it Takes to Move Lines in Sports Betting

Professional sports bettor Rob Pizzola sat down with Chris Bennett to discuss managing risk for Circa Sports, perhaps the sharpest linesmakers in the regulated U.S. sports betting market today.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jul/18/2022

Discover the Hottest Innovations in the 'Casino and iGaming Zone' at SBC Summit Barcelona

Discover the Hottest Innovations in the 'Casino and iGaming Zone' at SBC Summit Barcelona

With this year's extremely successful SBC North America Sports Betting Summit in the books, it's time to start preparing for their banner event, SBC Summit Barcelona.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jul/18/2022

MGM Resorts and BetMGM ‘Thrilled’ to Extend Partnership With MLB, But for How Long?

BetMGM announced this week an extension to their existing partnership with Major League Baseball, but the party may not last much longer with calls to crack down on out-of-control advertising and European countries looking to end team and league sports betting sponsorship deals. 

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jul/18/2022

Michigan Draws In Massive Tax Revenue from Online Gaming and Sports Betting

Internet gaming, such as Online casinos in Michigan, accounts for $87.2 million of that total sum, with the largest chunk coming from retail tables and slots.

Submitted by Payton on, Jul/18/2022

Discover How LTC Sports Betting Sites Work In 2022

Discover How LTC Sports Betting Sites Work In 2022

The world of sports betting has experienced some profound changes in recent years. With the world advancing towards a more technology-based direction, many sports betting sites seek a better transaction system.

Submitted by Payton on, Jul/16/2022

FanDuel CEO Says No Intention of Partnering With Universities

FanDuel CEO Says No Intention of Partnering With Universities

"I don’t want the FanDuel name showing up on a jersey or plastered all over a college stadium,” Howe said. “So, we’re going to tread much more carefully because you’re targeting an audience that is, by definition, a lot of those consumers are underage.”

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jul/15/2022

5 Reasons Why Bitcoin is the Future of Online Betting

5 Reasons Why Bitcoin is the Future of Online Betting

Bitcoin remains the world’s most popular and adopted cryptocurrency. BTC uses will continue to rise, which is why we feel it’s safe to say that Bitcoin is the future of online betting.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Jul/15/2022

Professional Sports Bettor Says Offshore Sportsbooks Not as Crooked as Claimed

Professional Sports Bettor Says Offshore Sportsbooks Not as Crooked as Claimed

Gadoon “Spanky” Kryollos speaks out on false claim made by FanDuel CEO during SBC North America Summit

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Jul/14/2022

Espanyol's RCDE Stadium to Host Battle of the Titans — SBC Football Championship 2022

Espanyol's RCDE Stadium to Host Battle of the Titans — SBC Football Championship 2022

Twenty football teams within the betting and gaming industry will hit the pitch graced by the likes of Messi, Ronaldo and Neymar to compete at the fifth SBC Football Championship, as SBC, once again, brings the industry together to battle it out in a 'friendly' football match. 

Submitted by Press Release on, Jul/14/2022

Mattress Mack: "Open Up Those Windows" and Start Welcoming Winners, "Best Form of Advertising"

Mattress Mack: "Open Up Those Windows" and Start Welcoming Winners, "Best Form of Advertising"

Beloved furniture mogul and pro gambler Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale has to reassure his wife he does not have a gambling addiction.

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Jul/13/2022

FanDuel CEO: 25% of Offshore Sports Bettors Don't Get Paid?

FanDuel CEO: 25% of Offshore Sports Bettors Don't Get Paid?

Speaking to CNBC's Contessa Brewer as part of Wednesday afternoon's highly anticipated - and packed - discussion on the state of sports betting in the USA, Amy Howe, CEO of FanDuel, was asked why companies like Bovada make it so tough to compete with the legal regulated market. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/13/2022

Internet Gaming Helped to Protect New Jersey Industry Earlier Than SCOTUS Decision

David L Rebuck, Director of the NJ Department of Gaming Enforcement (NJDGE), Said Tuesday at this week's SBC Summit North America in the Meadowlands that he has long embraced online gambling since the activity legalized in the Garden State back in 2013.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/13/2022

Macao Streets Empty After Casinos Shut to Fight Outbreak

Macao Streets Empty After Casinos Shut to Fight Outbreak

For the first time since the start of the global pandemic in early 2020, Macau casinos have been shut down again.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jul/13/2022

Caesars to Open Sportsbook in New Orleans French Quarter

Caesars to Open Sportsbook in New Orleans French Quarter

A new World Series of Poker Room will also be unveiled.  It will be the largest in Louisiana, featuring 5,000-square-foot of space that is set to include 20 poker tables.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jul/12/2022

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