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Steelers 1-7 Against The Spread Following a Straight Up Win a Tell-Tale Sign

Steelers 1-7 Against The Spread Following a Straight Up Win a Tell-Tale Sign

The Steelers and Chiefs have been mediocre Against The Spread this season, each team owning an 8-9 record ATS.  Kansas City enjoyed a nice stretch of covers from Mid-November to the end of December, six straight, until they cooled down the final two weeks.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Jan/15/2022

How Much Money Do I Need to Start an Online Sportsbook?

In this tutorial we learn how much money is required to run a sportsbook based on the number of players and the maximum amount wagered on average.   We provide specific numbers that can be applied to your own business plan.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/15/2022

BSV Wins With Number of Transactions: Fueled By Gaming, NFTs

BSV Wins With Number of Transactions: Gaming Key

Bitcoin SV led the pack among cryptocurrencies in terms of transaction numbers this past month.  Bitcoin historian Kurt Wuckert, Jr. notes that 90% of the BSV transactions are RUN tokens on a typical day.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jan/15/2022

Costa Rica Hydro Plant Gets New Lease on Life From Crypto Mining

Costa Rica Hydro Plant Gets New Lease on Life From Crypto Mining

A small river in the middle of coffee plantations, sugar cane fields and a forest provides energy to a hydroelectric power plant in Costa Rica that feeds hundreds of computers wired up to the cryptocurrency mining business.

Submitted by Reuters on, Jan/14/2022

How do you Become a Licensed Bookie?

Now that each state in the United States sets the rules on the legality of bookmaking, it is becoming legal in more and more states, and will probably be legal in every state in the next 5 to 10 years. Since each state has their own specific rules and laws on gambling and being a licensed bookie, the first thing to do is see what the current rules are in your state.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jan/14/2022

Pro Sports Bettors Debate Angle Shooting Ethics in the Wake of Draymond Green Props Controversy

Pro Sports Bettors Debate Angle Shooting Ethics in the Wake of Draymond Green Props Controversy

In the wake of the Draymond Green props bet controversy that had DraftKings bowing to public pressure to pay winners, pro gamblers Jack Andrews and Rufus Peabody examined the limits to one's advantage as a sports bettor AND as a bookmaker.

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Jan/14/2022

Where Can I Bet Sports Near Cincinnati?

Where Can I Bet Sports Near Cincinnati?

Great news Cincinnati!  Ohio has just legalized in-state sports betting.  Retail outlets should be appearing soon, but in the meantime, there are options in neighboring Indiana and online with BetUS.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jan/14/2022

Bengals 31.9% Win Percentage After a Loss Since 2017

Bengals 31.9% Win Percentage After a Loss Since 2017

Not only are the Cincinnati Bengals 0-6-1 Against The Spread in their last 7 Wildcard games, they are also an abysmal 15-32-1 Straight Up following a loss since 2017.  That translates into a 31.9% win percentage.  Even if they do happen to win and advance in this year's Playoffs, Gambling911.com has determined that the current -5.5 line is an overlay of around 1.5.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jan/14/2022

Daniil Medvedev, Alexander Zverev Favorites to Win 2022 Australian Open With Novak Djokovic Fate Still Uncertain

Daniil Medvedev, Alexander Zverev Favorites to Win 2022 Australian Open With Novak Djokovic Fate Still Uncertain

Australian Immigration Minister Alex Hawke exercised special powers to cancel tennis star Novak Djokovic’s visa for a second time on Friday, saying it was “in the public interest to do so.” 

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jan/14/2022

50 Cent Parlay Bet Turned Into $130K

50 Cent Parlay Bet Turned Into $130K

A $0.50 bet that offered +26056700 odds and would cash out for over $130,000 somehow miraculously hit Wednesday night.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jan/13/2022

Surprise Firing Headlines NFL Coaching Dismissals

The annual bloodletting after the NFL’s regular season actually saw a somewhat lower amount of ‘bloodshed’ than in the past, with only five head-coach firings. It’s less about volume, however, and more about who one of those bounced coaches that made this Black Monday/Tuesday stranger than previous editions. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jan/13/2022

How to Make a Profit Running an Online Sportsbook

If you are unsure how profitable running a sportsbook could be, one simply needs to follow this website (Gambling911.com) or any news aggregator to see how nearly all states offering the activity shatter revenue records month after month.  There is no reason why an indepent bookmaker utilizing a Pay Per Head software platform cannot do the same.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/13/2022

The Tax on New York Sports Betting is Insane

The Tax on New York Sports Betting is Insane

If you thought the 36% tax on sports betting in Pennsylvania was high, move over and make way for New York with its sick 51% tax.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jan/13/2022

NFL Wild Card Game Team Prop Bets 2022

The Wild Card props from SportsBetting.ag are broken down into four categories

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jan/13/2022

Card-Room Operator Files Lawsuit Over Washington State Sports Betting

Card-Room Operator Files Lawsuit Over Washington State Sports Betting

A federal lawsuit filed Tuesday claims Washington state officials unlawfully granted Native American casinos a ’”discriminatory tribal gaming monopoly” over sports betting and other types of gambling.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Jan/13/2022

How Can I Switch to a New Pay Per Head?

How Can I Switch to a New Pay Per Head?

Sadly, in the world of Pay Per Head software there is a new industry of companies that offer a software platform and nothing more.  Good luck getting updated lines and 24/7 service.  These companies sit atop Google ad listings and folks do not have a clue what they are getting into.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/12/2022

Ayre Tells Market Watch: "For Sure Bitcoin is a Ponzi Scheme"

Ayre Tells Market Watch: "For Sure Bitcoin is a Ponzi Scheme"

Calvin Ayre says Bitcoin SV is powered by a revolutionary technology that has many useful applications, while the digital currency most people know as Bitcoin is useless and a fraud.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/12/2022

Volkanovski vs. Zombie Betting Odds Released Along Side Masvidal vs. Covington

Volkanovski vs. Zombie Betting Odds Released Along Side Masvidal vs. Covington

A couple of title fights were moved to UFC 273 yesterday, and Jorge Masvidal vs. Colby Covington was announced as the headliner for 272.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jan/12/2022

An Unvaccinated Mike Matusow Would Likely Have Been 6 Feet Under By Now

An Unvaccinated Mike Matusow Would Likely Have Been 6 Feet Under By Now

Outspoken poker pro Mike "The Mouth" Matusow said early Wednesday morning he was feeling much better following a second bout with Covid despite receiving his booster shot.....but at least we can be grateful he is still around to bitch about the vaccine.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jan/12/2022

Sportsbooks Lose Millions on Draymond Green's Early Exits: Some Books Reluctant to Pay

Sportsbooks Lose Millions on Draymond Green's Early Exits: Some Books Reluctant to Pay

As first reported by ESPN's David Purdum, sportsbooks lost millions of dollars Sunday following the early exit of Warriors power forward Draymond Green.  He left the game against Cleveland just 7 seconds after play. 

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jan/12/2022

Jorge Masvidal vs. Colby Covington Betting Odds for UFC 272 March 5

Jorge Masvidal vs. Colby Covington Betting Odds for UFC 272 March 5

Colby Covington comes in as the big -300 favorite in his bout versus Jorge Masvidal at UFC 272 on March 5.

Submitted by Tony Caliente on, Jan/11/2022

Can't Access the Ignition Casino

Customers were waking up Monday morning to learn they can no longer access the popular Ignition Casino and online poker room online.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jan/11/2022

Bloomberg: Bitcoin Death Cross Is Staring Down Bulls After a Painful Retreat

Bloomberg: Bitcoin Death Cross Is Staring Down Bulls After a Painful Retreat

Bloomberg warned of crypto being mired in a drawdown as the Fed readies a stimulus withdrawal and the IMF issued its latest warning on crypto risk to financial markets.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/11/2022

Stick to Poker Mike: But 43.3% Want The Mouth to Keep "Exposing the Liars"

Stick to Poker Mike: But 43.3% Want The Mouth to Keep "Exposing the Liars"

The consensus is that Twitter followers of poker pro Mike "The Mouth" Matusow want him to focus more on poker and abandon his political and Covid-19 commentary.  In other words, become boring.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jan/11/2022

Bet the Next Head Coach of the Minnesota Vikings

Bet the Next Head Coach of the Minnesota Vikings

SportsBetting.ag has scoured the news and come up with a list of candidates for each team's next leader, and each man's odds to be named.   This includes the Minnesota Vikings.  Currently Eric Bieniemy and Brian Daboll lead as favorites with 3-1 and 4-1 odds, respectively.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jan/11/2022

Bet the Next Head Coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars

Bet the Next Head Coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars

As of Tuesday January 11, 2022, Bill O'Brien was the favorite to become the next Jacksonville Jaguars head coach, paying out $150 for every $100 bet.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jan/11/2022

Bet the Next Head Coach of the Miami Dolphins: Brian Daboll Pays Out $300 if Hired

Bet the Next Head Coach of the Miami Dolphins

As of Tuesday January 11, 2022, Brian Daboll was the small favorite to be named Miami Dolphins next head coach, paying out $300 for every $100 bet.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jan/11/2022

Bet the Next Head Coach of the Denver Broncos: Bieniemy Pays $850 But History Comes Back to Haunt Him

Bet the Next Head Coach of the Denver Broncos: Bieniemy Pays $850 But History Comes Back to Haunt Him

Much of the weekend talk around a new head coach involved Kansas City offensive coach Eric Bieniemy, who pays $850 for every $100 bet.  But since that time multiple reports surfaced about Bieniemy's off-the-field issues while at the University of Colorado.  These would need to be vetted. 

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jan/11/2022

Bet the Next Head Coach of the Chicago Bears

Bet the Next Head Coach of the Chicago Bears

As of Tuesday January 11, 2022, there was no clear favorite as to who will be hired as the new head coach of the Chicago Bears.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jan/11/2022

Not Even Close: DraftKings FanDuel Backed Florida Sports Betting Signature Drive Looks Like Epic Fail

Not Even Close: DraftKings Backed Florida Sports Betting Signature Drive Looks Like Epic Fail

Though DraftKings and FanDuel have pumped an estimated $37 million into a campaign allowing Florida voters to decide next year whether to legalize sports betting statewide, those efforts appear to be falling way short.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jan/10/2022

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