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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The popular but extremely outdated and mobile unfriendly TwoPlusTwo poker forum has sold for an undisclosed amount.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

Mike "The Mouth" Matusow Confirms He Has Covid.....And is Vaccinated

Mike "The Mouth" Matusow Confirms He Has Covid.....And is Vaccinated

Gambling911.com first reported on his worrisome tweet Tuesday night, noting that there is currently no flu occuring in the Nevada desert where Matusow resides.  But there is a significant Covid surge.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jul/15/2021

FanDuel Rolls Out Scientific Games’ OpenSportsTM Platform in Four More States

FanDuel Rolls Out Scientific Games’ OpenSportsTM Platform in Four More States

FanDuel Group is now live with Scientific Games’ OpenSports technology in 10 U.S. states after four more launches were successfully completed by the industry’s leading sports betting provider.

Submitted by Press Release on, Jul/15/2021

AP Source: 4 NFL Teams Remain Under 50% Vaccinated

AP Source: 4 NFL Teams Remain Under 50% Vaccinated

Pittsburgh, Miami, Carolina and Denver have the highest vaccination rates.  Which four teams have the lowest?

Submitted by Associated Press on, Jul/15/2021

Cuomo Betting Could Heat Up Again as Case Said to be Coming to a Close

Cuomo Betting Could Heat Up Again as Case Said to be Coming to a Close

Reports surfaced Thursday evening Andrew Cuomo is expected to face questions on Saturday from members of the New York state attorney general's office related to their investigation into sexual harassment allegations against him.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jul/15/2021

British Open 2021 Odds After Day 1: Spieth, Oosthuizen Payouts

British Open 2021 Odds After Day 1: Spieth, Oosthuizen Payouts

Louis Oosthuizen sat atop the British Open leaderboard after Round 1 and Jordan Spieth sat at a close second after leading for a bit.  Spieth is now the favorite at +450 while Oosthuizen was coming in at 5-1.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Jul/15/2021

Conor McGregor Vows to Return, Claims Injury Happened Before UFC 264

Conor McGregor Vows to Return, Claims Injury Happened Before UFC 264

Dustin Poirier vs. Conor McGregor 4 anyone?  Looks that way and this should make the books very happy.  Dave Mason of BetOnline confirmed UFC 264 was their most wagered on UFC fight in the company's 22 plus years in business.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Jul/15/2021

2021 Haskell Stakes Betting Odds

2021 Haskell Stakes Betting Odds

Summer Racing kicks off in style this weekend at Del Mar and Saratoga, as well as the venerable Haskell Stakes at Monmouth Park.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/15/2021

DraftKings Receives Daily Fantasy Sports License From Louisiana Gaming Control Board

DraftKings Inc. (Nasdaq: DKNG) today announced that it has received a DFS license from the Louisiana Gaming Control Board and its daily fantasy sports product will soon be live in approved parishes in Louisiana.

Submitted by Press Release on, Jul/15/2021

Richard Sherman Tried to Break Into In-Laws Home, Was Suicidal

Richard Sherman Tried to Break Into In-Laws Home, Was Suicidal

Former Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers star Richard Sherman was arrested Wednesday after authorities said he crashed his SUV in a suburban Seattle construction zone, tried to break in to his in-laws’ home and then fought with officers, who used a police dog to apprehend him.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Jul/15/2021

Mark Your Calendar for Gaming Americas Q3 Meetup, Happening End of August

 Mark Your Calendar for Gaming Americas Q3 Meetup, Happening End of August

Mark your calendar for Gaming Americas Q3 Meetup, happening at the end of August

Submitted by Press Release on, Jul/15/2021

MLB Betting Picks – Boston Red Sox at New York Yankees - July 17, 2021

MLB Betting Picks – Boston Red Sox at New York Yankees - July 27, 2021

It’s one of the best rivalries in all of sports with things just picking up a notch when the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees get together. And New York is hoping for better things in the second half of the season after struggling just to stay above .500 heading into the All-Star Break.

Submitted by Phil Simon on, Jul/15/2021

PGA Tour Picks – Odds to Win The Open Championship 2021

PGA Tour Picks – Odds to Win The Open Championship 2021

Call it the British Open or just The Open, but don’t call it another tournament. The world’s best golfers gather this week at Royal St. George’s Golf Club in England for the 149th Open Championship looking to hoist the Claret Jug.

Submitted by Phil Simon on, Jul/15/2021

#FreeBritney: Pop Star Can Now Hire Her Own Attorney, Wants to Press Charges Against Dad

#FreeBritney: Pop Star Can Now Hire Her Own Attorney, Wants to Press Charges Against Dad

Spears' father is now left as the sole conservator of her financial dealings.  But Britney not only wants him removed, she wants to press charges against him.  Latest odds of getting out of the conservatorship.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Jul/14/2021

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