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F***ed By Tuck? Attorney Provides Text He Claims Ties Hockey Player to Betting Syndicate (Update)

Attorney Provides Text He Claims Ties Hockey Player to Betting Syndicate

Hockey player now claiming case of "mistaken identity" as death threats to accusers and family members keep coming in.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Dec/30/2021

BetMGM Limits Player to Just $12.43 Then Touts $362,000 Bet From "Shaggy"

BetMGM Limits Player to Just $12.43 Then Touts $362,000 Bet From "Shaggy"

The bettor whose limits were cut to $12.43 loses his bet and Shaggy wins $691,094 with his $362,000 limits.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Dec/30/2021

Free Football Picks - Week 17 NFL Picks College Football Playoff Predictions From Tony George

Free Football Picks - Week 17 NFL Picks College Football Playoff Predictions From Tony George

Tony George and Scott Spreitzer of Docs Sports - Live the Red Rock Sportsbook in Las Vegas - BCS Final 4 Picks and Week 17 Picks in the NFL.

Submitted by Tony George on, Dec/30/2021

Michigan vs Georgia Orange Bowl Betting Preview Video

Michigan vs Georgia Orange Bowl Betting Preview Video

The Michigan Wolverines became the first team to make the College Football Playoffs without being a ranked team entering the season. Now, in order to cash in on this rare opportunity, the Maize and Blue need to pull off an upset over Georgia in the semifinals at the Orange Bowl. 

Submitted by Tommy D on, Dec/30/2021

Fictional Poker Party Massacre Plays Role in Denver Shooting Rampage

Fictional Poker Party Massacre Plays Role in Denver Shooting Rampage

The writings are part of the investigation into what led Lyndon James McLeod to carry out the shootings, which occurred in multiple locations Monday.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Dec/30/2021

What Are the Payout Odds: Peach Bowl Game Between The Pittsburgh Panthers and MSU Spartans

What Are the Payout Odds: Peach Bowl Game Between The Pittsburgh Panthers and MSU Spartans

Perhaps the biggest Bowl game of the season thus far will play out Thursday night barring any surprise Covid cancellations when Pittsburgh takes on Michigan State.  Both teams have been phenomenal for the sports bettors this season, with the Panthers failing to cover in only three games and MSU only two. Each team has two losses Straight Up as well.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Dec/29/2021

Michele Obama 2024 Presidential Odds 65-1 With Joe Rogan Endorsement

Michele Obama 2024 Presidential Odds 65-1 With Joe Rogan Endorsement

Rogan said of Michelle Obama winning a presidential race against former US President Donald Trump, who has expressed interest in running again: "If she runs, she wins. She's great, she's intelligent, she's articulate, she's the wife of the best president that we have had in our lifetime."

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Dec/29/2021

What Are The Payout Odds for the Purdue Boilermakers to Win, Cover the Spread vs Tennessee?

What Are The Payout Odds for the Purdue Boilermakers to Win, Cover the Spread vs Tennessee?

The Purdue Boilermakers are a +6 underdog versus the Tennessee Vols in Thursday's Music City Bowl. 

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Dec/29/2021

Colts Line Hasn't Moved Much Against Raiders Despite Wentz Possibly Out

Colts Line Hasn't Moved Much Against Raiders Despite Wentz Possibly Out

The oddsmakers appear to be betting on Carson Wentz starting for the Indianapolis Colts against the Oakland Raiders Sunday as they've only dropped the line a point-and-a-half from -7.5 to -6.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Dec/29/2021

College Football Bowl Game Predictions 2021 | Picks, Odds & Best Bets

College Football Bowl Game Predictions 2021 | Picks, Odds & Best Bets

The bowl season continues and some of the biggest schools are going to be on the field as the games ramp up and BetUS will be looking at seven games that take place between Dec. 29 and 31. 

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Dec/29/2021

Lawyer Confirms Death Threats Made to Betting Clients From Account Purported to be Linked to Hockey Player

Lawyer Confirms Death Threats Made to Betting Clients From Account Purported to be Linked to Hockey Player

Georgia-based attorney attorney Joseph P. Durham tells Gambling911: "When @TKEBETTING has sent payments to people, it has routinely come from accounts registered to Joseph Tynan or Tucker ."

Submitted by C Costigan on, Dec/29/2021

These Players Won (And Lost) Sports Bettors the Most Money in 2021

These Players Won (And Lost) Sports Bettors the Most Money in 2021

Jonathan Taylor has been outstanding for the Indianapolis Colts this season.  Not only is he propelling his team to the Playoffs, Taylor has also amassed a nice profit for sports bettors.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Dec/29/2021

What Are The Payout Odds for the Oregon Ducks to Win, Cover the Spread vs Oklahoma Sooners?

What Are The Payout Odds for the Oregon Ducks to Win, Cover the Spread vs Oklahoma Sooners?

The Oregon Ducks pay $200 for every $100 bet to win outright on the moneyline but the chances of a cover are much greater at +7 as Oklahoma has won nearly 90% of their games as a favorite dating back to 2018.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Dec/29/2021

Why The Oregon Ducks Win The Alamo Bowl vs. The Oklahoma Sooners - Latest Odds

regon Ducks Win The Alamo Bowl vs. The Oklahoma Sooners - Latest Odds

There are trends available that suggests the Ducks can beat Oklahoma or, at the very least, cover the spread.  We also have detected a small overlay on the line.  Alas, the Sooners have won nearly 90% of their games as a favorite dating back to 2015.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Dec/29/2021

Black Lotus Casino: An Honest Review

Black Lotus Casino: An Honest Review

The US online casino market is a little bit on the clunky side as, unlike other regions and countries, every state has its own rules and guidelines in terms of what is legal and not legal within its borders. 

Submitted by Payton on, Dec/29/2021

Harry Reid, a Friend and Foe of Internet Poker, Dies at 82

Harry Reid, a Friend and Foe of Internet Poker, Dies at 82

The former Senate majority leader and Nevada’s longest-serving member of Congress, died at his Henderson home at the age of 82.

Submitted by Ace King on, Dec/28/2021

2021 Was a Tragic Year for Poker Players

2021 Was a Tragic Year for Poker Players

Layne Flack, Dusty "Leatherass" Schmidt and Matthew Marafioti were just three of the poker pros who died way too young in 2021.  Marafioti plunged to his death from a 28th floor condo while Flack died of a fentanyl overdose.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Dec/28/2021

Free Picks, Predictions for the UCLA vs. NC State Holiday Bowl Game December 28

Free Picks, Predictions for the UCLA vs. NC State Holiday Bowl Game December 28

NC State is a -2 point favorite in Tuesday night's Holiday Bowl game versus UCLA.  Gambling911 has the line at -3.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Dec/28/2021

China’s AI Attorney Claims to Prosecute Crimes ‘With 97% Accuracy’, Including Illegal Gambling

China’s AI Attorney Claims to Prosecute Crimes ‘With 97% Cccuracy’, Including Illegal Gambling

Researchers developed a tool they say can assess cases and suggest criminal sentences based on a verbal description, based on a reported 1,000 “traits” sourced from some 17,000 real-life cases from 2015 to 2020.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Dec/28/2021

What Would the Payout Be if the Miami Dolphins Won the Super Bowl 2022?

What Would the Payout Be if the Miami Dolphins Won the Super Bowl 2022?

We can dream can't we?  The Miami Dolphins won their seventh straight game Monday night after starting the season 1-7 and suddenly they find themselves in the Playoff field.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Dec/28/2021

Seminoles Continue Airing "Watch Out Florida" Ads....During Monday Night Football

Seminoles Continue Airing "Watch Out Florida" Ads....During Monday Night Football

If you are a sports bettor residing in Florida, odds are good you were watching Monday Night Football with the Miami Dolphins winning their seventh straight game after starting the season 1-7.  And it was during that game that those infamous "Watch Out Florida" ads continued airing locally.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Dec/28/2021

OHL Goaltender Tucker Tynan Accused of Being a Bookie Stiff

The story everyone is talking about this holiday season.  Soo Greyhounds issued a statement: “The league takes such matters related to gambling and the integrity of our games very seriously and are in the process of reviewing the allegations."

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Dec/27/2021

Americas Cardroom Announces Punta del Este Takedown: Win Your $8,000 Dream Poker Package to Compete

Americas Cardroom Announces Punta del Este Takedown

The event will take place February 8th thru February 12th with online satellites taking place during the month of January.

Submitted by Ace King on, Dec/27/2021

Vegas Police Find Severed Head Inside Vehicle During Traffic Stop Near Rio Casino

Vegas Police Find Severed Head During Traffic Stop Near Rio Casino

Police discovered coolers in the truck bed, which then led to a severed head.  Identification of the victim is not yet known.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Dec/27/2021

Baylor Bears Remain No. 1 in AP Top 25 Men's Basketball Poll; Michigan State Spartans to No. 10

Baylor Bears Remain No. 1 in AP Top 25 Men's Basketball Poll; Michigan State Spartans to No. 10

Baylor remained No. 1 for the third straight week in the poll released Monday, receiving all 61 first-place votes from a national media panel. The Bears (11-0) had 60 first-place votes a week ago and were a unanimous selection this week after a blowout win over Alcorn State and Arizona's loss to Tennessee.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Dec/27/2021

Logan Paul Accuses Floyd Mayweather of Not Paying Him for Exhibition Fight

Logan Paul vs. Floyd Mayweather

"Pay me my money you f***ing cornball of a human," Paul wrote in an Instagram story in recent days, tagging Mayweather and sharing a photoshopped picture of the boxer's recent trip to Russia.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Dec/27/2021

The Mouth Goes All In On Free Speech......By Blocking Negative People

The Mouth Goes All In On Free Speech......By Blocking Negative People

"Remember the time you got so mad you threw a brand new laptop out a window and it landed in pool hahahahaha," one of his devoted followers responds.  Plus be sure to catch Mike's latest podcast.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Dec/27/2021

6 Influential Digital Currency Trends That Emerged in 2021

6 Influential Digital Currency Trends That Emerged in 2021

For anyone that's even been casually following the space, the top talk of 2021 was undoubtably centered around NFTs.  But there was much more.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Dec/27/2021

Miami Dolphins vs New Orleans Saints Monday Night Football Game Preview

Miami Dolphins vs New Orleans Saints Monday Night Football Game Preview

New Orleans got a huge boost with last week’s surprising shutout win over Tom Brady and the Bucs, but in order to keep their faint postseason hopes alive the Saints will need a rookie QB getting his first NFL action to lead them to a win over the red-hot Dolphins in Monday Night Football.

Submitted by Tommy D on, Dec/26/2021

Gambling911's Thomas Somach Recounts Cherished Moment With Desmond Tutu

Gambling911's Thomas Somach Recounts Cherished Moment With Desmund Tutu

Tutu, a Nobel laureate and an anti-apartheid veteran, passed away in Cape Town Sunday, the country’s presidency said in a statement on Sunday.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Dec/26/2021

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How to Stay Safe When Playing at Online Casinos in the US

 

Gambling911.com has been a trusted voice in online-gaming safety since 2003, delivering expert analysis and up-to-the-minute news. In this guide, our Chief Casino Industry Correspondent, B.E. Delmer, an engineer turned gaming expert, walks you through every step of a secure registration and casino login process, drawing on both technical rigor and a passion for responsible play.

NY Sets Online Betting Record with $248.9M in May

Underlining its grip on the nation’s largest legal betting market, New York crossed the $2 billion mark in total wagers for the third straight month in May, while gross revenue climbed to an all-time high—nudging past the previous peak set earlier this year and landing more than 22% above last May’s return.