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Ballys Sports Betting is Latest to Join Forces With NHL

Ballys Sports Betting is Latest to Join Forces With NHL

Bally’s Corporation (NYSE: BALY), a leading U.S. provider of land-based gaming and interactive entertainment, and the National Hockey League (NHL), today announced the formation of a multiyear strategic partnership designating Bally’s as an Official Sports Betting Partner of the NHL®. This deal represents Bally’s first sports betting partnership with a professional sports league.

Submitted by Press Release on, Feb/18/2021

Defendant in Craig Wright Case: "Crazy Amount of Evidence He's Satoshi"

The latest hearing of the Wright v McCormack case took place this week, with the surprise return of Peter McCormack’s legal team for the pre-trial hearing.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Feb/18/2021

Cruz Reportedly Flies Off to Cancun During State Crisis: This Will Hurt His Presidential Odds

Cruz Reportedly Flies Off to Cancun During State Crisis: This Will Hurt His Presidential Odds

Reports of Ted Cruz fleeing to Cancun in the midst of a state crisis that has left hundreds of thousands without power during a deep freeze may be the final nail in the coffin when it comes to his Presidential aspirations, and oddsmakers will be taking notice.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Feb/18/2021

Monopoly Money: Framing Bitcoin as the Last-Mover in Blockchain

Monopoly Money: Framing Bitcoin as the Last-Mover in Blockchain

Bitcoin perhaps exemplifies the power of both monopoly and competition, nChains' Jack Davies writes.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Feb/18/2021

Trump Plaza Finally Imploded

Trump Plaza Finally Imploded

A spot on the Atlantic City Boardwalk where movie stars, athletes and rock stars used to party — and a future president honed his instincts for bravado and hype — was reduced to a smoking pile of rubble on Wednesday.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Feb/17/2021

NBA Betting – Miami Heat at Golden State Warriors

NBA Betting – Miami Heat at Golden State Warriors

The Miami Heat look to get back in the win column on Wednesday when they continue a seven-game road trip with a stop in the Bay Area to take on the Golden State Warriors. The Heat are finding out that repeating as Eastern Conference champions is going to be difficult.

Submitted by Phil Simon on, Feb/17/2021

Can I Bet on the Pointsbet Sportsbook App From Nevada?

Can I Bet on the Pointsbet Sportsbook App From Nevada?

You will not be able to bet on the Pointsbet app from the great state of Nevada, however, BetOnline is accessible for all your betting needs, including the NHL and registration can be done via your mobile phone

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Feb/16/2021

TheScore Launches Sports Betting App in Iowa

TheScore Launches Sports Betting App in Iowa

theScore Bet has officially launched in Iowa and is now available to fans across the Hawkeye State. theScore Bet offers an authentic and innovative user experience that is truly unique in how it creates a unified media and betting ecosystem when paired with theScore app.

Submitted by Press Release on, Feb/16/2021

Bettors Backing Usman in Potential Rematch With Masvidal

Bettors Backing Usman in Potential Rematch With Masvidal

After Kamaru Usman called out Jorge Masvidal on Saturday night, the bookies quickly posted a line for a rematch between the two welterweights.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Feb/16/2021

Hot Betting Trends, Alerts, Free Picks - February 16

Hot Betting Trends, Alerts, Free Picks - February 16

Gambling911.com has your hot betting trends for Tuesday February 16, 2021 (in no particular order but updated throughout the day so check back regularly).   When ready to place that bet, do so at BetUS. 

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Feb/16/2021

Betting the Utah Jazz - Latest Odds - February 2021

Betting the Utah Jazz - Latest Odds - February 2021

The Utah Jazz have been on fire of late and their futures odds to win the 2021 NBA Championship offer great value with a payout of $1400 for every $100 bet as of February 16

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Feb/16/2021

Trump Odds Improve in Wake of Nonconviction

Trump Odds Improve in Wake of Nonconviction

The non-conviction of former president Donald Trump had a positive impact on his chances of being elected in 2024, at least according to the oddsmakers.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Feb/16/2021

Cuomo, Newsom Futures Bleak According to Oddsmakers

Cuomo, Newsom Futures Bleak According to Oddsmakers

The odds favor California movements to recall Governor Gavin Newsom obtaining enough signatures to have another vote.  New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's re-election bid looks bleak as well.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Feb/16/2021

Viral Vegas: Deaths Jump, Tourism Slumps Amid Long Pandemic

Six weeks ago, thousands of New Year’s revelers gathered beneath the neon-lit marquees on the Las Vegas Strip – even though the big annual fireworks show was called off due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Feb/16/2021

More Spurs Test Positive, More Games Postponed, Hornets Too

More Spurs Test Positive, More Games Postponed, Hornets Too

The next three San Antonio Spurs games are postponed after four players tested positive for COVID-19, the NBA announced on Tuesday.   The next two Charlotte Hornets games have been postponed as well.  The Hornets played San Antonio on Sunday.  Contact tracing is currently taking place.

The NBA issued the following announcement:

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Feb/16/2021

Pacman Jones Bar Fight Video Shows Violent Chaos ... People Throwing Chairs

TMZ.com Tuesday morning released exclusive video footage of a bar fight involving former NFL player and casino cheat Adam "Pacman" Jones, which shows chairs being thrown and barstools flying.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Feb/16/2021

Bitcoin Games Releases First Exclusive Online Slots - The Angry Banker

Bitcoin Games Releases First Exclusive Online Slots - The Angry Banker

Bitcoin Games released its first exclusive slot game The Angry Banker with a $12,000 tournament Tuesday.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Feb/16/2021

CNBC Talks Bitcoin's Blistering Rally

CNBC Talks Bitcoin's Blistering Rally

 

Large firms like Tesla, Mastercard and BNY Mellon have shown support for cryptocurrencies.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Feb/16/2021

Bitcoin Tops $50,000

Bitcoin Tops $50,000

LONDON, (Reuters) - Bitcoin rose above $50,000 on Tuesday to a new record high, building on a rally fuelled by signs that the world’s biggest cryptocurrency is gaining acceptance amongst mainstream investors.

Submitted by Reuters on, Feb/16/2021

NBA Betting – Brooklyn Nets at Phoenix Suns

NBA Betting – Brooklyn Nets at Phoenix Suns

Almost 30 games into the season I think it’s safe to say the Phoenix Suns are legit. Riding a six-game winning streak with victories over some of the best in the Eastern Conference, the Suns can continue their mastery with a matchup against the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday.

Submitted by Phil Simon on, Feb/16/2021

Bovada Won't Be Paying Streaker....But They Will Be Paying Both Sides of Bet to Others

Bovada Won't Be Paying Streaker....But They Will Be Paying Both Sides of Bet to Others

A Super Bowl streaker has changed his story three times, and nobody is buying any of it.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Feb/15/2021

Former 38-Year-Old NFL Player Vincent Jackson Found Dead in Hotel Room

Former 38-Year-Old NFL Player Vincent Jackson Found Dead in Hotel Room

Former NFL wide receiver Vincent Jackson was found dead Monday at a Florida hotel room, days after authorities spoke with him as part of a welfare check, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Feb/15/2021

Hot Betting Trends, Alerts, Free Picks - February 15

Hot Betting Trends, Alerts, Free Picks - February 15

Gambling911.com has your hot betting trends for Monday February 15, 2021 (in no particular order but updated throughout the day so check back regularly). 

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Feb/15/2021

UVA Cavs vs. FSU Noles Prop Bets - February 15

UVA Cavs vs. FSU Noles Prop Bets - February 15

FSU is a -1.5 favorite versus Virginia Monday night in a game that will be nationally broadcast on ESPN at 7 pm ET.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Feb/15/2021

Where Can I Bet the Virginia Cavaliers vs. Florida State Seminoles Game From Virginia?

Where Can I Bet the Virginia Cavaliers vs. Florida State Seminoles Game From Virginia?

You can bet the UVA Cavs vs. FSU Noles Monday night game from the state of Virginia and everywhere else via Bookmaker

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Feb/15/2021

Pacman Jones Arrested Again: This Time for Assault

Pacman Jones Arrested Again: This Time for Assault

Former NFL cornerback and casino cheat Adam "Pacman" Jones was arrested on Monday morning in Hamilton County, Ohio, according to court documents obtained by WCPO Cincinnati.  He is accused of punching and kicking a person in the head.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Feb/15/2021

'Intimate Rendezvous,' 'Sick-Time Gambling' Caused Potential Safety Risk on Rails

'Intimate Rendezvous,' 'Sick-Time Gambling' Caused Potential Safety Risk on Rails

The Metropolitan Transit Authority inspector general announced Monday that two employees have been terminated for “falsifying time sheets” in separate incidents, one of which was gambling related, the other sexual in its nature.  Both created "safety risks".

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Feb/15/2021

Rovell: Books Cleaned Up on Daytona 500

Rovell: Books Cleaned Up on Daytona 500

Sports reporter Darren Rovell pointed out Monday that the books made out like bandits with Sunday's Daytona 500 as virtually nobody had the actual winner.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Feb/15/2021

Federal Murder Charge Added Against Man Accused of Setting Poker Pro on Fire

Murder Charge Added Against Man Accused of Setting Poker Pro on Fire

Poker pro Susie Zhao was bound, sexually assaulted, and burned alive following an encounter at a Michigan motel, according to court documents.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Feb/15/2021

College Basketball Betting – Virginia Cavaliers at Florida State Seminoles

College Basketball Betting – Virginia Cavaliers at Florida State Seminoles

We have a top-20 showdown in the ACC on tap for Monday night when the No. 17 Florida State Seminoles host the No. 9 Virginia Cavaliers. The Noles returned to the court over the weekend after a two week COVID break to beat Wake Forest in overtime, extending their home winning streak in conference games to 23. The Cavs were a victim in that run and they seek to extend their own winning streak. UVA has won four straight and 11 of its last 12 games after taking down North Carolina on Saturday. The Noles opened as a 1-point favorite on the college basketball betting line. 

Submitted by Phil Simon on, Feb/15/2021

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.”