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5 Questions Regarding the Future of Legalized Sports Betting in US: Watch Live

5 Questions Regarding the Future of Legalized Sports Betting in US: Watch Live

Since the U.S. Supreme Court threw out decades long prohibition of sports betting, ushering in a new era of all 50 states having the ability to offer the activity should they choose, questions remain.  Forbes answers five of these critical questions.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/26/2018

Fortune: Why Sports Executives Are Betting Golf Is the Next Big Gambling Sport

Tiger Woods is Back!  He won the Dell Technologies Championship this past weekend and this is likely to translate into a greater interest in Golf both with fans and bettors.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Sep/25/2018

Man Who Fatally Punched Reno Casino Worker Guilty of Murder

A man with an extensive criminal history who fatally punched a Reno casino employee while trying to flee with gambling chips stolen from a blackjack table has been convicted of first-degree murder.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/25/2018

Professional Gamblers Let Down by Legalized Sports Betting in U.S.

A 30-something sports bettor shared his experience with the newly expanded legalized sports wagering market in the United States and he's not very embracing of its arrival.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Sep/25/2018

The Advantages of Using Bookie Management Software

The Advantages of Using Bookie Management Software

A powerful bookie management software can make the difference between a modest profit and a robust profit or a breakeven season vs. crushing losses.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/25/2018

Gambling Monkeys Shed New Light on Risk Taking Behavior

Researchers at Johns Hopkins University's Mind/Brain Institute believe they have identified an area of the brain linked to the willingness to make risky decisions.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/25/2018

PokerStars Virtual Reality - The Future Of Online Poker?

PokerStars Virtual Reality - The Future Of Online Poker?

Unveiled at the EuroGamer event in Birmingham, UK, the technology places the player in an immersive world where they can sit down at a table, handle their cards and chips, spot their opponents tells, and interact with them in real time from around the globe.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/24/2018

James Woods to Twitter: 'Man Up and Slit My Throat With a Knife, Don't Smother Me With a Pillow'

James Woods to Twitter: 'Man Up and Slit My Throat With a Knife, Don't Smother Me With a Pillow'

Actor James Woods has been locked out of his Twitter account over a tweet he sent out months ago that was found to be in violation of Twitter’s rules.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/24/2018

Dealer Faces Up to 5 Years in Prison for Cheating Casino Out of $1 Million

Dealer Faces Up to 5 Years in Prison for Cheating Casino Out of $1 Million

Ming Zhang, a Baccarat dealer from Alexandria, Virginia, is facing up to 5 years for his role in scamming a Maryland casino out of $1 million.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sep/24/2018

Adelson's Anti-Online Poker Coalition to Join the Sports Betting Hearing Fray Thursday

A House hearing on how to better structure sports betting at the federal level is slated for this coming Thursday.  Among those in attendance will be the National Football League, American Gaming Association and casino billionaire Sheldon Adelson's anti-online poker coalition.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/24/2018

Westgate Bettor Hopes to Net $450 on $9000 Vikings Moneyline Bet But....

Westgate Bettor Hopes to Net $450 on $9000 Vikings Moneyline Bet But....

Per David Payne Purdam of ESPN.com, a bettor at the Westgate SuperBook placed a $9,000 moneyline wager on the Minnesota Vikings to beat the Buffalo Bills straight-up at -2,000 odds.  That bet will net $450.  Easy money, right?

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/23/2018

Casumo Online Casino Review

Casumo Online Casino Review

Our friends at LiveCasino.com have released their review of the Casumo online casino.  This one, in fact, has just cracked their top 3 live dealer casino brands.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/23/2018

FanDuel Lounge Opens in Meadowlands

FanDuel Lounge Opens in Meadowlands

Gambling911.com has exclusive photos of the newly opened FanDuel Lounge in the Meadowlands.  This will be a great weekend to check it out as neither New York/New Jersey team is playing at home.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/22/2018

Compulsive Gambler in Recovery Podcast: ‘The Pitfalls of Rushing U.S. Sports Betting’ and is Poker Gambling

Will there be a rise in gambling addiction with expanded sports betting in U.S.?

Will there be a rise in gambling addiction with expanded sports betting in U.S.?

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/21/2018

Sports Betting Boosts Mississippi Casino Revenue

Sports Betting Boosts Mississippi Casino Revenue

Overall casino revenue rose sharply in Mississippi in August with the start of sports betting in the state.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/21/2018

Million Dollar Sundays Encore Poker Tournaments and Online Super Series XIV Announced

Million Dollar Sundays Encore Poker Tournaments and Online Super Series XIV Announced

The Sunday tournaments have proven especially popular with massive payouts

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/21/2018

Ontario Makes Arrest in Gangland Murders Tied to Mafia Power Struggle

Police are plotting grim landmarks of a sprawling underworld power struggle between Canadian Mafia clans — murders, bombings and arsons that stretch from suburban Ontario streets to a drainage ditch in Mexico.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/21/2018

FanDuel Agrees to Pay Player Disputed $82000 Following Mounting Pressure, Bad PR

Upon further review, a New Jersey man will get his full $82,000 payout on a disputed $110 sports bet.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/20/2018

House Hearing on Sports Betting Officially Scheduled

Congress is set to examine whether sports betting guidelines will be needed as more states legalize the activity.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Sep/20/2018

Pennsylvania's Ban on Gambling Contributions Struck Down

A federal court judge is striking down a Pennsylvania law that bars casino owners and others with a stake in the gambling industry from donating to political campaigns in the state.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/20/2018

News Flash FanDuel: Most Folks Betting Sports First Time in NJ Don't Understand the Odds

News Flash FanDuel: Most Folks Betting Sports First Time in NJ Don't Understand the Odds

FanDuel is taking heat this week for its refusal to pay out on an $82000 winning wager they claimed was a result of their in-game pricing system malfunctioning. 

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/20/2018

FanDuel New Jersey Sports Betting Probe: Company Refused to Pay Out on $82,000 Bet

Anthony Prince of Newark made $110 bet on Denver to win with a minute left in game at 750-1 odds and down two points

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sep/20/2018

Matusow Wish for the New Year: 'Have @Potus Quit Tweeting Like A 3 yr Old'

Matusow Wish for the New Year: 'Have @Potus Quit Tweeting Like A 3 yr Old'

Poker pro Mike "The Mouth" Matusow makes no secret of the fact that he is a big supporter of U.S. President Donald Trump.  But at the conclusion of Rosh Hashanah, he wished the following via Twitter

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/19/2018

Blake Shelton Video Slots Are Now Here

Blake Shelton Video Slots Are Now Here

If you are a fan of country music, and more importantly, one of the genre's biggest starts, Blake Shelton, get ready to start gambling at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Tampa.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/19/2018

DC Sports Betting Bill Introduced

Washington, DC Councilmember Jack Evan’s newly introduced bill would legalize sports betting while also placing regulations.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/19/2018

CEEGC 2018 Budapest Kicks Off in Under a Week

CEEGC 2018 Budapest Kicks Off in Under a Week

There are only 6 days left until the third edition of the Central and Eastern European Gaming Conference (CEEGC) and Awards (CEEG Awards) opens its doors and gives access for the industry to benefit of this unique opportunity in the CEE region for learning and networking.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/19/2018

How to Make Money Bookmaking Online

There are obviously millions of different ways to make money in this world, and a lot of ways can be done online. However one of the best ways to make money online is to actually become a bookie and accept action through online websites.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/18/2018

BetStars is Paying 100-1 Odds for Any Team to Win Super Bowl ...Sort of

BetStars is Paying 100-1 Odds for Any Team to Win Super Bowl  ...Sort of

BetStars announced on Tuesday it is paying out 100/1 odds for any team to win the 2019 Super Bowl including the likes of the Patriots, Rams, Eagles and more.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Sep/18/2018

Big Fish Casino Comes Under Scrutiny From Nations Cracking Down on Social Gaming, Loot Boxes, More

15 nations involved in the crackdown while another study finds a particular game is resulting in a high divorce rate

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/18/2018

Formula One Enables In-Play Betting

Formula One announced a sponsorship and data rights deal with Interregional Sports Group (ISG) on Tuesday that it said will enable the development of live in-play betting.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/18/2018

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How BetMGM Is Raising the Bar for Online Casino Gaming

In a continuously crowded iGaming industry, BetMGM Online Casino has taken action and emerged as a dominant force within the sector. They have achieved this by setting new standards for what gamblers can expect from the online casino sites of today.