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Mark Esper Next White House Administration Member Fired According to Oddsmakers

Mark Esper Next White House Administration Member Fired According to Oddsmakers

Amid the global pandemic, White House job security has become unstable as press secretary Stephanie Grisham and inspector general Glenn Fine have been removed from their positions in the last 72 hours.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/09/2020

Global Poker Sees 255% Rise During Pandemic, Knup Bros Doing Well Too

Global Poker Sees 255% Rise During Pandemic, Knup Bros Doing Well Too

There is one sector that is not negatively impacted by the coronavirus......online casinos.  In particular Global Poker, a US-facing social gaming site, revealed a dramatic increase in traffic since the pandemic lead to shutdowns nationwide in mid-March.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Apr/08/2020

HORSE Game Participants Revealed, Bookmakers Compromised by NBA 2K Results Leak

HORSE Game Participants Revealed, Bookmakers Compromised by NBA 2K Results Leak

Chris Paul, Trae Young and Zach LaVine are among the players slated to take part in a proposed competition of HORSE among NBA players.  We will most certainly find odds on this competition.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Apr/08/2020

"In Ice Cold Blood” on Oxygen Details How Poker Pro Ernie Scherer Brutally Killed Parents

"In Ice Cold Blood” on Oxygen Details How Poker Pro Ernie Scherer Brutally Killed Parents

Ernie Scherer got in over his head financially and beat his parents, Ernest and Charlene, to death for a $2 million inheritance. 

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Apr/08/2020

MGM Promises Support of Employees During Furlough, Vegas Casino Closures Extended

MGM Promises Support of Employees During Furlough, Vegas Casino Closures Extended

During this unprecedented time during the coronavirus pandemic, MGM Resorts International has announced its commitment to employees, most of whom are currently furloughed as casino properties remained closed.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Apr/08/2020

Leading CEOs to Shape Post-Pandemic Future for Betting Industry at SBC Digital Summit

Leading CEOs to Shape Post-Pandemic Future for Betting Industry at SBC Digital Summit

The opening day of the SBC Digital Summit will see many of the industry’s highest-profile CEOs share their vision of how sports betting operators can survive the downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and bounce back stronger than ever.

Submitted by Press Release on, Apr/08/2020

MLB Betting – Tampa Bay Rays 2020 Season Preview

MLB Betting – Tampa Bay Rays 2020 Season Preview

A young Rays team with a deep rotation should be enough to scare the Yankees

Submitted by Phil Simon on, Apr/08/2020

FanDuel Halts US Presidential Elections Betting in West Virginia

FanDuel Halts US Presidential Elections Betting in West Virginia

That didn't last long, 15 minutes to be exact.  After announcing Tuesday that West Virginia had become the first US state offering sports betting to approved wagering on US politics, FanDuel was forced to pull its odds on the 2020 Presidential race.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Apr/07/2020

eSports Betting Gets Boost During Covid-19

eSports Betting Gets Boost During Covid-19

eSports betting is filling the void as most sports are taking a vacation with the current coronavirus pandemic having a stranglehold on much of the world right now.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Apr/07/2020

What Are the Odds of Your Sportsbook or PPH Shop Staying in Business?

What Are the Odds of Your Sportsbook or PPH Shop Staying in Business?

Everyone knew that the coronavirus would be bad. Yet, even the darkest forecast could not predict just how bad the whole situation has become. The sports betting industry has basically ground to a halt with every major sports betting event off the board. Even the most successful sports betting operations are feeling the pain in a situation that could get even worse before it starts to get better.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/07/2020

Give Your Sportsbook a Big Casino Boost With Price Per Head

Give Your Sportsbook a Big Casino Boost With Price Per Head

With sports betting on pause for a few weeks or even months, depending on how well things evolve in this coronavirus crisis, sportsbooks from all over the world have turned their focus and efforts to the next obvious product in stock, the casino.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/07/2020

Time to Get to Know and Bet on Esports

Time to Get to Know and Bet on Esports

To many, Esports might sound like something new that sportsbooks are offering now that all the major sports leagues have been suspended, due to the Covid-19 crisis that’s affecting the whole planet. However, electronic sports are not new at all, bookies have been offering these markets for years now, and audiences for these games are counted by millions.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/07/2020

Crackdown on Noncompliant Online Gambling Affiliates, Betway Boots UK Affiliates

Crackdown on Noncompliants Online Gambling Affiliates

Marketing compliance expert Rightlander released a new ‘Fast Track’ incentive monitoring study following the Spanish government's order to restrict the promotion of games of chance and online gaming on all advertisement chains.  The country took this action as all of its citizens are required to remain indoors during the current coronavirus pandemic.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Apr/07/2020

White Secures Private Island for UFC 249

White Secures Private Island for UFC 249

UFC President Dana White has confirmed to ESPN on Monday that he has secured a location in the U.S. to host UFC 249 on April 18, which will be headlined by an interim title fight between Tony Ferguson and Justin Gaethje and consist of 12 fights overall. 

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Apr/07/2020

Litecoin Leads Way With Crypto Surge

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies continue to be on the rise in recent days, lead by none other than Litecoin.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Apr/07/2020

MLB Betting – Toronto Blue Jays 2020 Season Preview

Toronto Blue Jays Betting 2020

Blue Jays hopeful young core of position players continue to develop

Submitted by Phil Simon on, Apr/07/2020

High Five Poker Tournament Prizes Doubled

High Five Poker Tournament Prizes Doubled

It is one of the most popular poker tournaments on the Net and now the High Five is doubling the prize pool.  Take your bankroll higher than you ever imagined!

Submitted by Ace King on, Apr/07/2020

How Real is a May Start to 2020 MLB Season Arizona Only With No Fans? League Issues Statement

Major League Baseball sources dropped a bombshell late Monday night.  The league is reportedly considering a May start to the 2020 season following postponement due to the coronavirus pandemic.  And it appears many of the key players are on board, including the Player's Union.  

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Apr/07/2020

MLB to Start in May? NFL "Virtual" Draft, NBA Wants Rapid Testing

MLB to Start in May? NFL "Virtual" Draft, NBA Wants Rapid Testing

Major League Baseball and the players union are hopeful that the 2020 season can kick off in May based on a plan that came to light late Monday evening.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Apr/07/2020

Covid-19: Russian Ping-Pong Steals the Show, Casino Employees Test Positive

Covid-19: Russian Ping-Pong Steals the Show, Casino Employees Test Positive

“Russian ping-pong has stolen the show,” said Nick Bogdanovich of the William Hill betting chain. “You can’t even find it streaming anywhere to watch, but people are betting on it.”

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Apr/07/2020

Disgraced Poker Pro Mike Postle Sued: "Our Hole Cards Were on Your Phone!"

Disgraced Poker Pro Mike Postle Sued: "Our Hole Cards Were on Your Phone!"

Cordeiro's lawsuit claims that over a series of games on the Stones Live Poker broadcast beginning in 2018, Postle won more money than any other player and was often the winningest player on the show on any night he participated ... because she says he cheated using his cell phone.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Apr/06/2020

Odds to Win 2020 Global Starcraft II

Odds to Win 2020 Global Starcraft II

The odds to win the 2020 Global StarCraft II were available at BetOnline.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Apr/06/2020

Spread on All Eagles Games 2020

Spread on All Eagles Games 2020

BetOnline has posted early spreads on all Philadelphia Eagles games for the upcoming season.  These odds are subject to change especially post-Draft so lock in the price now if you like it for a particular game.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Apr/06/2020

Gambling and Sports Betting News April 6, 2020: NJ Casinos Losing $540 Mil a Day, Tribal Casinos Could Go Under

Atlantic City is virtually a wasteland that is costing the state $540 million in casino-related revenues every month while they remain locked down amid the deadly pandemic while a number of Tribal casinos are not likely to survive an extended shutdown beyond June.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/06/2020

Ver: COVID-19 Lockdowns Will Kill More Than Disease Itself

Ver: COVID-19 Lockdowns Will Kill More Than Disease Itself

Referred to as "Bitcoin Jesus," one of Bitcoin's earliest investors, Roger Ver, is among those in the camp that believes stringent home lockdowns to combat the Covid-19 pandemic will cause more harm than good.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Apr/06/2020

Morehead: "Bitcoin Born in a Financial Crisis, It Will Come of Age in This One"

Morehead: "Bitcoin Born in a Financial Crisis,  It Will Come of Age in This One"

CEO of Pantera Capital, the first investment firm in the US to launch digital currency, pre-auction ICO, and blockchain-enabled venture funds, noted Monday that Bitcoin is up 1% on the year as of Monday while pointing to other financials including commodities and the S&P 500, all down by 15% or more.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Apr/06/2020

Open Cancelled, Masters Moved to November

The 149th Open Championship, scheduled for July, will not take place.  Commonly referred to as the British Open, it is a heavily bet on tournament particularly in the United Kingdom.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Apr/06/2020

Can I Bet on UFC 249 Online?

Can I Bet on UFC 249 Online?

You can bet on UFC 249 online at BetOnline.  The main card now features Tony Ferguson vs. Justin Gaethje as Khabib Nurmagomedov will be unable to take on Ferguson as he is stuck in Russia due to the coronavirus pandemic that has forced billions to remain homebound. 

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Apr/06/2020

NFL Betting – Will LSU or Alabama Have More Players Picked In The First Round

NFL Betting – Will LSU or Alabama Have More Players Picked In The First Round

Crimson Tide favored over LSU to have more first round draft picks selected

Submitted by Phil Simon on, Apr/06/2020

NBA H.O.R.S.E Competition Betting Odds Anticipated

NBA H.O.R.S.E Competition Betting Odds Anticipated

ESPN.com’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported Sunday that the NBA and ESPN were in talks of televising a H-O-R-S-E competition involving several high-profile players with odds expected to be posted at Bookmaker.eu should this come into fruition.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Apr/05/2020

Breaking News

AOC Sees Massive Shift in Odds at BetOnline

New York Democratic congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, better known by most as AOC, has seen her odds shift from 25-1 to 9-1 to become the Democratic nominee for President of the United States.