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A Pennsylvania Sportsbook Is Arguing my Futures Bet on Djokovic Shouldn't be Refunded

A Pennsylvania Sportsbook Is Arguing my Futures Bet on Djokovic Shouldn't be Refunded

Posting on the SportsBookReview forum, member Thomorino writes that Pennsylvania online sportsbook Unibet refused to refund a futures bet on Novak Djokovic to win the Australian Open.  But there is a happy ending to this story.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jan/19/2022

Common Problems With Sports Betting Software for Bookies

Common Problems With Sports Betting Software for Bookies

Not all Pay Per Head sports betting software platforms are created equal.  While you have the full service Pay Per Head offerings from our friends at PricePerPlayer, there are the turnkey products that provide some bells and whistles and that's about all.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/19/2022

Updated 2022 NCAA Men's Basketball Championship Odds and Wooden Award

Updated 2022 NCAA Men's Basketball Championship Odds and Wooden Award

A week full of upsets saw the college basketball rankings shift drastically on Monday, but the team we view as the overall best hasn't changed since the beginning of the season.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jan/19/2022

Gambling Killed My Husband

Gambling Killed My Husband

Luke was lured in with the promise of "free bets" and now he's dead.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jan/19/2022

New York Mobile Sports Bets Wil Likely Pass New Jersey for No. 1

New York Mobile Sports Bets Wil Likely Pass New Jersey for No. 1

New York likely surpassed New Jersey for the top spot in the U.S. sports betting market during the first two weekends that mobile bets were offered, according to a company that most of the legal U.S. sports betting industry uses to verify that its customers are where they say they are.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Jan/18/2022

DraftKings Pulls Out All The Stops in Final Petition Push....Offers Free Cash Enticement?

DraftKings Pulls Out All The Stops in Final Petition Push....Offers Free Cash?

DraftKings is not hiding the fact that they want to enter the Florida market.  While ads pushing a sports betting petition airing on television in the Sunshine State do not mention the company, DraftKings is now promoting the campaign via Twitter with their name all over it.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jan/18/2022

Is NYC Really Getting a Casino?

Is NYC Really Getting a Casino?

New York City could become the next Las Vegas.  New York Governor Kathy Hochul on Tuesday proposed a $216.3 billion budget that would bring casino gambling to the Big Apple.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jan/18/2022

Super Bowl 56 MVP Odds and Close Comeback POY Race

Super Bowl 56 MVP Odds and Close Comeback POY Race

We're still a few weeks away from Super Bowl LVI, but early odds for the game's MVP are already available.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jan/18/2022

What Are The 5 Business Goals for Your Bookie Business to Stay Competitive?

What Are The 5 Business Goals for Your Bookie Business to Stay Competitive?

Reducing your expenses and discovering new networking opportunities are among the most important goals for running a successful bookie business. 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/18/2022

2022 Kickoff Classic in the Call of Duty League Betting Odds

2022 Kickoff Classic in the Call of Duty League Betting Odds

The THIRD season of the Call of Duty League (CDL) is slated to kick off the season with what they call the “Kickoff classic” beginning February 4, 2022 with futures betting and daily markets available at BetOnline (available most jurisdictions worldwide).

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jan/18/2022

Man Carrying AR-15 Subdued at Poker Room: Up to 50 People Inside

Man Carrying AR-15 Subdued at Poker Room: Up to 50 People Inside

Police say a security guard at the Legends Poker Room at 9200 Richmond tackled the armed man. The gun went off several times, but no one was harmed. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jan/18/2022

Dateline NBC Reexamines Casino Mogul Ted Binion's Murder

Dateline NBC Reexamines Casino Mogul Ted Binion's Murder

Dateline NBC over the weekend revisited the mysterious 1998 death of Las Vegas casino owner Ted Binion after new information has been exposed.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jan/17/2022

Pipe Bomb Found Outside Casino: Subject Apprehended

Investigators say 32-year-old Zachary Schmidt left an improvised explosive device outside the hotel casino.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jan/17/2022

DraftKings Calls Canada's Gambling Study Flawed

DraftKings Calls Canada's Gambling Study Flawed

Because the tax rate Ontario is expected to impose on online gambling sites is much lower than the percentage the government takes from casino spending, the report concludes that the province stands to lose out on $550 million in annual revenue for a total of $2.8 billion over the next five years.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jan/17/2022

Bet on the Raiders Next Head Coach

Bet on the Raiders Next Head Coach

Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh is the 2-1 favorite to be named the next head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders, but Rich Bisaccia is following closely at 5-2 odds.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Jan/17/2022

Where Can I Watch, Bet UFC 270: Ngannou vs. Gane From Houston?

Place your bets on UFC 270: Ngannou vs. Gane from Houston

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Jan/17/2022

Where Can I Watch, Bet UFC 270: Ngannou vs. Gane From Dallas?

Where Can I Watch, Bet UFC 270: Ngannou vs. Gane From Dallas?

Place your bets on UFC 270: Ngannou vs. Gane from the Dallas area and find out where to watch.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Jan/17/2022

What Effect Will The Growing Rift Between Trump and DeSantis Have on 2024 Odds

What Effect Will The Growing Rift Between Trump and DeSantis Have on 2024 Odds

This seems to be coming full circle on Monday with Axios Jonathan Swan writing that Trump has referred to DeSantis as an ingrate with a "dull personality" and no realistic chance of beating him in a potential 2024 showdown.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jan/17/2022

Chris Moneymaker to Assist in PayPal Suit

Chris Moneymaker to Assist in PayPal Suit

While Moneymaker will not be a plaintiff in the case, he will be assisting Poker League of Nations (PLON) founder Lena Evans in retrieving nearly $27,000 in confiscated funds from the online payment processing giant.

Submitted by Ace King on, Jan/17/2022

Bet on Who the Steelers Next Starting Quarterback Will Be in 2022

Dave Mason of BetOnline asked his followers immediatley following the Steelers bad loss to Kansas City Sunday night: "Fill in the blank Part 2: The starting QB for the Steelers WK 1 next season will be _________."

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jan/17/2022

Fortnite Tilted Towers Release Date January 18?

Fortnite Tilted Towers Release Date January 18?

The Fortnite Status Twitter account confirmed that the update v19.10 will release on the 18th. It seems like Tilted will return exactly how it appeared when it was first added to the game, but we’ll need to wait until tomorrow for confirmation, according to Fortnite Insider.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jan/17/2022

Attempts to Explain Away Cowboys Bonehead Move That Lost Them Wildcard Game

Attempts to Explain Away Cowboys Bonehead Move That Lost Them Wildcard Game

Everybody is playing Monday morning quarterback, literally, in the wake of the Cowboys devastating loss to the San Francisco 49ers Sunday night.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jan/17/2022

Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao Has Amassed Biggest Crypto Fortune on the Planet: Began With a Poker Game

With $96 billion, Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao ranks among the richest men in the world, and that figure does not even include Zhao's massive crypto fortune, considered the largest on the planet. 

Submitted by Ace King on, Jan/16/2022

$1.2 Billion Bet in December With New Jersey Sportsbooks: Revenues Way Down Though

$1.2 Billion Bet in December With New Jersey Sportsbooks: Revenues Way Down Though

A whopping $1.2 billion was wagered on sports in New Jersey during the month of December.  The books won $59.0 million in the month.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/16/2022

When Will the DraftKings Sports Betting App Be Available in California?

When Will the DraftKings Sports Betting App Be Available in California?

Due to conflicts among the various tribal factions, the DraftKings sports betting app is unlikely to be available in California any time soon.  For now, residents and visitors alike can rely on established offshore sportsbooks, many of which have been in business since the late 1990's.  SportsBetting.ag is now celebrating its 25th year in business!!! 

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Jan/15/2022

Is The Caesars Sportsbook App Available in Massachusetts

is The Caesars Sportsbook App Available in Massachusetts

You've seen the ads, but are they legal?  Caesars Sportsbook is not yet available in the great state of Massachusetts.  Alternatives do include SportsBetting.ag, which is one of the oldest established online sportsbooks catering to North America since 1997. 

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Jan/15/2022

Steelers 1-7 Against The Spread Following a Straight Up Win a Tell-Tale Sign

Steelers 1-7 Against The Spread Following a Straight Up Win a Tell-Tale Sign

The Steelers and Chiefs have been mediocre Against The Spread this season, each team owning an 8-9 record ATS.  Kansas City enjoyed a nice stretch of covers from Mid-November to the end of December, six straight, until they cooled down the final two weeks.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Jan/15/2022

How Much Money Do I Need to Start an Online Sportsbook?

In this tutorial we learn how much money is required to run a sportsbook based on the number of players and the maximum amount wagered on average.   We provide specific numbers that can be applied to your own business plan.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/15/2022

BSV Wins With Number of Transactions: Fueled By Gaming, NFTs

BSV Wins With Number of Transactions: Gaming Key

Bitcoin SV led the pack among cryptocurrencies in terms of transaction numbers this past month.  Bitcoin historian Kurt Wuckert, Jr. notes that 90% of the BSV transactions are RUN tokens on a typical day.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jan/15/2022

Costa Rica Hydro Plant Gets New Lease on Life From Crypto Mining

Costa Rica Hydro Plant Gets New Lease on Life From Crypto Mining

A small river in the middle of coffee plantations, sugar cane fields and a forest provides energy to a hydroelectric power plant in Costa Rica that feeds hundreds of computers wired up to the cryptocurrency mining business.

Submitted by Reuters on, Jan/14/2022

Breaking News

Nevada Gaming Board Sued By Crypto.com

The derivatives arm of crypto exchange Crypto.com has sued the Nevada gaming and gambling regulator in the state’s federal court on June 3, claiming it improperly blocked the exchange from offering “derivative contracts that reference sporting events on its federally regulated market.”