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2023 NBA Finals; Stanley Cup Final: Everything You Need to Know Before You Bet

The Celtics’ embarrassing loss to the Heat in Game 7 made it 0-151 when teams are down 3-0 in an NBA Playoffs series.

Submitted by Press Release on, May/30/2023

van Der Sloot Beaten Badly in Peruvian Prison

Van der Sloot's Peruvian attorney, Maximo Altez, said he doesn't believe the beating was related to the upcoming extradition

van der Sloot is set to be extradited to the U.S. on extortion and wire fraud charges stemming from an accusation that he tried to profit from his connection to the Natalie Holloway case. 

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, May/29/2023

Can I Really Bet on This Year's Scripps National Spelling Bee

BetOnline has nearly a dozen ways to bet on the Bee, and they range from braces to glasses to syllables.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, May/29/2023

Indianapolis 500 Recap: Newgarden Finally Wins at 14-1 Odds, Tire Flies Into Crowd

If it’s Memorial Day (or the day before) in the United States, it’s the running of the Indianapolis 500. “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” was once again held (107th edition) this past Sunday. It was indeed another spectacle.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, May/29/2023

Vegas Knew: 'Succession" Finale Betting Like Taking Candy From a Baby

Vegas Knew: 'Succession" Finale Betting Like Taking Candy From a Baby

Spoiler alert for those who did not watch the Succession finale Sunday night.  The favorite to become next CEO came through following a suspicious betting surge.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, May/29/2023

Wesley 'CryptoApprenti1' Fei Called Out as Latest Alleged Poker Cheat, Mouth Calls Him 'Poker Fraud'

"Wes Side" Wesley Fei was being billed last year as poker's newest entertaining character.  Now he's being called out as the "latest poker cheater" following a much talked about feud that took place during this past weekend's Hustler Live streaming event: The Million Dollar Game.

Submitted by Ace King on, May/29/2023

Tom Brady-to-Raiders Betting Odds Are on the Board

A bum foot might prevent Jimmy Garoppolo from reuniting with this former offensive coordinator, Josh McDaniels, during the 2023 season.

Submitted by Press Release on, May/28/2023

Heat Now at 14-1 Odds to Win 2023 NBA Championship Following Celtics Big Comeback

Boston is a 7.5-point favorite for Game 7 to win on its home floor (spread opened at -8.5) with a low total of 203.

Submitted by Press Release on, May/28/2023

Succession Irregular Betting Patterns Observed by Sportsbook

There are no spoilers here. "We don't have any inside information, we’re only moving odds based on where the bets are coming in," BetOnline tells us.

Submitted by Press Release on, May/28/2023

Where Do the Denver Nuggets Rank in Terms of Fan Base in 2023?

If the sportsbooks had a choice, they would have certainly wanted the Lakers to beat Denver.  The Lakers do have the largest fan base in the NBA after all.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, May/28/2023

Can I Use Cryptocurrencies Like Bitcoin to Open an Online Betting Account From California?

Whether its sports betting, casino games, horse racing, even eSports, if you live in California or happen to be visiting the state and wish to start gambling online, BetOnline will welcome you with open arms just as long as you're at least 18 years old and have access to a computer or smart phone....and, yes, cryptocurrencies are welcome.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, May/28/2023

Indy 500 Betting Odds 2023

Indy 500 Betting Odds 2023

The Indianapolis 500 goes down tomorrow afternoon, and Alex Palou is the favorite at our shop with 6-1 odds.

Submitted by Press Release on, May/27/2023

Is PrizePicks Legal in Georgia?

Is PrizePicks Legal in Georgia?

We are happy to inform you that PrizePicks is legal in the great state of Georgia. Here, we compare their platform to that of a sports betting site.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, May/27/2023

DraftKings Founder Waves White Flag in NY....One Year After Saying They Could Achieve a Profit

"One of the most misunderstood elements of our business? State unit economics — how the contribution profit scales and what the underlying drivers are as the state matures. We’re working to simplify what we see under the hood so investors can better understand @DraftKings's moves."

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, May/27/2023

More Betting Scandals: 5th Lions Player, Cincinnati Bearcats

Bert Eugene Neff Jr. placed wagers raising suspicion before an Alabama-LSU baseball game.  Neff's son is a player with the Bearcats and two of that team's staffers were let go in recent days as well.

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, May/27/2023

Padres-Yankees Betting Action May 27 and Why We Are Backing New York

Padres-Yankees Betting Action May 27

Michael Wacha comes into this game 5-1 for San Diego but has won in his last three starts and is coming due for a bad outing.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, May/27/2023

Forte Payout Odds to Win Belmont Stakes

Forte Payout Odds to Win Belmont Stakes

"'Tentative' should be a horse's name in the Belmont Stakes field after the tumultuous racing season we've witnessed in 2023", our friends at BetOnline quipped.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, May/26/2023

Bet on DeAndre Hopkins Next Team: Cowboys Favorites

Bet on DeAndre Hopkins Next Team: Cowboys Favorites

Once a Top 3 wideout in the league, DeAndre Hopkins has now become what some are calling the “Kyrie Irving” of the NFL.

Submitted by Press Release on, May/26/2023

FINEally Returns: Paddy Power is Back, But Not the Way We Would Like to See

If you have followed Gambling911.com over the years, it should be no secret that we really love the Paddy Power ad campaigns that have mostly been placed on the back burner with Flutter taking control of the company.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, May/26/2023

DraftKings Pushes Taylor Swift NBA Conspiracy Theory

"Swift is traveling the country playing the Eras Tour, tickets are blowing up, and the same goes for the NBA teams that play in the city she performs in."

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, May/26/2023

What is the Head to Head Record for the Reds vs. Cubs? Betting Trends

What is the Head to Head Record for the Reds vs. Cubs? Betting Trends

Justin Steele is is 6-1 with a 2.20 ERA for the Cubs.  That is fantastic considering the Cubs lackluster record.  He is scheduled to start for Chicago on Saturday.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, May/26/2023

What Do Alternative Payment Methods Offer to Gamblers?

What Do Alternative Payment Methods Offer to Gamblers?

The gambling industry is a multi-billion pound industry that is constantly evolving. In recent years, there has been a growing trend of using alternative payment methods for gambling. These alternative payment methods offer a number of advantages over traditional payment methods, such as credit cards and debit cards.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, May/26/2023

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, May/25/2023

Ron DeSantis Odds Worsened From +400 to +500 After Announced Run

Donald Trump's odds improved from -200 to -250

Submitted by Press Release on, May/25/2023

Peter Schiff to Speak at London Blockchain Conference

Peter Schiff is a financial commentator, and radio personality. He is CEO and chief global strategist of Euro Pacific Capital Inc.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, May/25/2023

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, May/25/2023

What Are the Payout Odds if Cody Rhodes Beats Brock Lesner - Night of Champions?

Plus BetOnline adds more odds for World of Champions, Fight Guys discuss whether Lomachenko was robbed the other night and all the latest fight props for this coming weekend.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, May/25/2023

DeSaster: Florida Governor Presidential Announcement Did Not Exactly Go as Planned

The first Twitter space live stream between the Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Twitter owner Elon Musk crashed after 720,000+ people showed up.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, May/24/2023

Where Can I Bet the NBA Finals Online From the State of Florida?

Where Can I Bet the NBA Finals Online From the State of Florida?

Who would have thunk it?  The Miami Heat have (almost) made it into the NBA Finals and they'll be facing a Denver Nuggets team when (if) that that happens.  The Nuggets have never made it here in its 47 years in the league.  If you happen to live in Florida, you can bet on your beloved Miami Heat and all the props available courtesy of our friends at BetOnline.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, May/24/2023

Fils Bets Voided By Some Books Following Ymer Striking Umpire

BetMGM was among the books that voided winning moneyline bets on Fils.  Some customers of FanDuel report that book graded Fils as a win only to void the bet moments later.  But were they right to void the bet?

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, May/24/2023

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Top Betting Markets May 30 - Hot Searches

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.