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UFC 249 Scrapped, Rams Trading Cooks to Texans, UFC 249 Postponed

UFC 249 Scrapped, Rams Trading Cooks to Texans, UFC 249 Postponed

The Los Angeles Rams have agreed to trade wide receiver Brandin Cooks to the Houston Texans, sources told ESPN on Thursday.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Apr/09/2020

Stones Gambling Hall Files Motion to Dismiss Tied to Cheating Scandal, Boyd Gaming Furloughs Without Pay

Stones Gambling Hall Files Motion to Dismiss Tied to Cheating Scandal, Boyd Gaming Furloughs Without Pay

“Casinos Do Not Owe a General Duty of Care to Gamblers".  So says Stones Gambling Hall in a Motion to Dismiss filing as it pertains to the scandal involving poker player Mike Postel's alleged cheating.  Some have accused employees of Stones to be in on the scheme.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Apr/09/2020

US Casino Workers: Pay Us Through Pandemic

US Casino Workers: Pay Us Through Pandemic

Casino workers across the country are calling on the gambling industry to pay its laid-off workers their full salary and benefits for the duration of coronavirus shutdowns.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Apr/09/2020

NFL Betting – Will Clemson or Ohio State Have More Players Picked In The First Round

Clemson players favored to have more First Round Draft picks than Ohio State

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Apr/09/2020

Where Can I Watch, Bet the Ferguson vs Gaethje Fight UFC 249 From Seattle

Where Can I Watch, Bet the Ferguson vs Gaethje Fight UFC 249 From Seattle

Due to Covid-19, bars in and around the Seattle, Washington area will not be showing UFC 249 with the feature fight Tony Ferguson vs. Justin Gaethje.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Apr/09/2020

Where Can I Bet on Tiger King? Latest Props Offered at SportsBetting.ag

Where Can I Bet on Tiger King?  Latest Props Offered at SportsBetting.ag

The world is waiting, and probably praying, for a bonus episode of "Tiger King" to drop on Netflix this Friday.  Whether or not that happens remains to be seen, but bookies are already projected what we might see in Episode 8.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/09/2020

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

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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.