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Pressure Mounts for DeSantis in Florida: Second Shortest Odds for GOP Nomination

Pressure Mounts for DeSantis in Florida: Second Shortest Odds for GOP Nomination

Covid-19 in Florida now accounts for 1 in 5 new cases in the US and there is a red tide crisis on the state's West coast.  This comes as Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is looking to cement himself as the frontrunner in the 2024 Presidential race, presumably.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jul/22/2021

NFL Betting – Kansas City Chiefs 2021 Season Win Total

NFL Betting – Kansas City Chiefs 2021 Season Win Total

The Kansas City Chiefs Win Total Odds had the Over 12.5 Wins +127, Under 12.5 Wins -143

Submitted by Phil Simon on, Jul/22/2021

High-Stakes Poker Player and Fraudster Found Guilty of Kidnapping

High-Stakes Poker Player and Fraudster Found Guilty of Kidnapping

He was also indicted recently for the murder of French high-stakes cash game player Cyril Mouly's driver, and his ex-father-in-law.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jul/21/2021

Return of the Masks

Return of the Masks

Some Las Vegas resorts and casinos are again requiring employees to wear masks, a response to a recommendation issued by regional health officials amid rising COVID-19 case rates.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Jul/21/2021

What Are The Odds - To Win Fencing Individual Epee Men Tokyo Olympics

Gergely Siklosi is a favorite to win the Fencing Individual Epee Men gold at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.  He pays out $120 for every $100 bet.

Submitted by Tony Caliente on, Jul/21/2021

What Are The Odds - To Win Fencing Individual Epee Women Tokyo Olympics

What Are The Odds - To Win Fencing Individual Epee Women Tokyo Olympics

The odds to win the Fencing Individual Epee Women for the Tokyo Olympics had Ana Maria Popescu as a -175 favorite.

Submitted by Tony Caliente on, Jul/21/2021

Magnitude 6.3 Earthquake Hits Near Sportsbook Haven of Costa Rica, Panama

An earthquake of magnitude 6.9 struck near the sportsbook havens of Costa Rica and Panama on Wednesday, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/21/2021

Tokyo Olympics Prop Bets Galore

Tokyo Olympics Prop Bets Galore

The 2020 Summer Olympics officially kick off Friday, but bettors have already been placing bets of the gold, silver and bronze variety. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/21/2021

What Are The Odds - To Win Taekwondo Flyweight (58kg) Men Tokyo Olympics

What Are The Odds - To Win Taekwondo Flyweight (58kg) Men Tokyo Olympics

Jang Jun is a -325 favorite to win the Taekwondo Flyweight (58kg) at this year's Summer Olympics.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jul/21/2021

What Are The Odds - Women's Swimming 100m Butterfly Tokyo Olympics

What Are The Odds - Women's Swimming 100m Butterfly Tokyo Olympics

The 100m Bufferfly offers very competive odds, all with better reward vs. risk payout odds. 

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jul/21/2021

Chicago White Sox Betting Trends, Series Previews, Starting Pitcher Analyses

Chicago White Sox Betting Trends, Series Previews, Starting Pitcher Analyses

Gambling911.com has your updated betting analysis for the Chicago White Sox updated July 21, 2021.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Jul/21/2021

CoinGeek New York Will Take Place at The Sheraton, Times Square (October 5-7, 2021)

CoinGeek New York Will Take Place at The Sheraton, Times Square

The eighth installment of the CoinGeek Conference series will take place at the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel, October 5-7. The conference will allow over 2,000 people to the Times Square event!

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/21/2021

Poker Pro Layne Flack Dead

Poker Pro Layne Flack Dead

Flack was a six-time World Series of Poker bracelet winner and just 52 years old at the time of his passing.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/21/2021

G911 World Exclusive: Matusow Doubts He Caught Covid at UFC 264

G911 World Exclusive: Matusow Doubts He Caught Covid at UFC 264

In an exclusive interview with Gambling 911, Matusow revealed that he was at a local event on July 8 that combined poker and politics, and that may have caused the problem.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Jul/21/2021

What Are The Odds - Women's Cycling Road Race Tokyo Olympics

What Are The Odds - Women's Cycling Road Race Tokyo Olympics

Among the female cyclists, we can pretty much gaurantee that the Netherlands will win it. Find out why here.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Jul/20/2021

What Are The Odds - Men's Cycling Road Race Tokyo Olympics

What Are The Odds - Men's Cycling Road Race Tokyo Olympics

Tadej Pogačar is a Slovenian cyclist who currently rides for UCI WorldTeam UAE Team Emirates.  He would pay out $300 for every $100 with a win.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Jul/20/2021

Payout Odds - Tokyo Olympics Women's Swimming 400M Freestyle

Payout Odds - Tokyo Olympics Women's Swimming 400M Freestyle

Ariarne Titmus is the -300 favorite to win the 400M Freestyle at the Tokyo Summer Olympics.  She will require a $30 bet to win $10, or profit $10, with that $30 refunded assuming Titmus takes the gold.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Jul/20/2021

Bet the Country to Win The Tokyo Olympics Women's Swimming 4x100m Freestyle Relay

Tokyo Olympics Women's Swimming 4x100m Freestyle Relay favorite country to win the gold is Australia and with a steep price tag of -1400.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Jul/20/2021

Payout Odds - Tokyo Olympics Women's Swimming 400M Individual Medley

Payout Odds - Tokyo Olympics Women's Swimming 400M Individual Medley

Katinka Hosszu is the favorite to win the Tokyo Olympics Women's Swimming 400M Individual Medley and pays out $100 for every $110 bet (you get that $110 refunded provided she's a winner).  

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Jul/20/2021

Popular TwoPlusTwo Forum Has Been Sold

Popular TwoPlusTwo Forum Has Been Sold

The popular but extremely outdated and mobile unfriendly TwoPlusTwo poker forum has sold for an undisclosed amount.  TwoPlusTwo is the oldest gambling posting forum on the Net today.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jul/20/2021

Archery Men Individual Winner Odds - Tokyo Olympics

Archery Men Individual Winner Odds - Tokyo Olympics

Brady Ellison is technically the favorite to win the Individual Archery gold at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Jul/19/2021

Payout Odds - Tokyo Olympics Men's Swimming 400M Freestyle

Payout Odds - Tokyo Olympics Men's Swimming 400M Freestyle

Elijah Winnington is the favorite to win the Tokyo Olympics Swimming 400M Freestyle Men's gold.  The payout is $110 for every $100 bet or $11 for every $10 bet. Jack McLoughlin pays the next best odds at $300 for every $100 bet.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Jul/19/2021

Bet The Country to Win The Most Medals - Tokyo Olympics

Bet The Country to Win The Most Medals - Tokyo Olympics

The USA is once again a favorite to win the most medals at the Tokyo Olympics this summer, but there is a bit of a wrench thrown into this one in the form of Covid-19. 

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Jul/19/2021

PA Smashes Record for Sports Betting

PA Smashes Record for Sports Betting

Pennsylvania smashed its record for gambling revenue, state regulators said Monday, reporting nearly $3.9 billion in the last fiscal year as every category of wagering showed growth in one of the nation’s largest casino and gambling states.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Jul/19/2021

The Mouth Continues to Deal With Covid Symptoms

Despite being vaccinated, poker pro Mike "The Mouth" Matusow continues to battle Covid-19.

Submitted by Ace King on, Jul/19/2021

FBI Releases Trove of Records on Gangster ‘Whitey’ Bulger

The FBI has released hundreds of pages of records from notorious Boston mobster James “Whitey” Bulger’s file.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Jul/19/2021

South Carolina Horse Study Committee May Discuss Gambling Too

Some legislators on a committee studying the economic impact of raising and racing horses in South Carolina say the group should also consider legalizing betting on horse racing.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Jul/18/2021

Payout Odds - Tokyo Olympics Men's Swimming 400M Individual Medley

Payout Odds - Tokyo Olympics Men's Swimming 400M Individual Medley

Daiya Seto and Chase Kalisz are co-favorites to win the 400M Individual Medley for the most part, though Kalisz offers a better payout potential at $25 for every $10 bet.  Seto is at -170 odds.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Jul/17/2021

When is 'The Baccarat Queen' Premiering in Theatres?

When is 'The Baccarat Queen' Premiering in Theatres?

Many in the poker community wait anxiously for the premier of 'The Baccarat Queen'.  The film project was first announced back in February 2019, then along came Covid to throw a damper on the entire movie industry.

Submitted by Payton on, Jul/16/2021

Report: Matt Gaetz Hired Legal Firm Used by Jeffrey Epstein, Gotti and El Chapo

Report: Matt Gaetz Hired Legal Firm Used by Jeffrey Epstein, Gotti and El Chapo

BetOnline had Gaetz at -120 odds to be convicted in the probe that alleges he trafficked a juvenile for sex.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jul/16/2021

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.