Gambling News

Gambling News as it Happens: June 7 9:15 AM: More Arrests Tied to Jontay Porter

Defendants in a federal wire fraud case allegedly tipped of gambler(s) about Porter's intention to exit two games early.  Plus Maryland's mixed gambling revenue results and a documentary depicts the dangers of sports betting in North Carolina. 

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jun/07/2024

Majority of North America Wants an Oilers Title, But it’s Close According to BetOnline

The map found here is based on geotagged X data from Sunday evening to now (when the matchup was set) tracking official fan hashtags in every state and the 10 Canadian provinces.

Submitted by Press Release on, Jun/07/2024

Full 2024 NBA Final Series Prop Bets

Every prop under the sun can be found here.

Submitted by Press Release on, Jun/06/2024

Punta Del Este Uruguay Satellites Coming Soon

The Enjoy Poker Series returns to stunning Uruguay this August with a supersized $1 Million Main Event.  ACR Poker announced satellites to this grand event. 

Submitted by Ace King on, Jun/06/2024

Consensus Handicapper Plays for June 6 - MLB

While Seattle was set to play Thursday afternoon, New York could still be bet ahead of their evening game versus the Twins.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Jun/06/2024

Dan Hurley Did Not Even Make Lakers Next Head Coach Odds List in Early May

If you were wondering what odds UConn men's basketball coach Dan Hurley had as becoming the next LA Lakers head coach, the answer is: He wasn't even listed......at least not with BetOnline when that popular gambling site first released odds in early May.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jun/06/2024

Disgraced NBA Player Accused of 'Fixing' Games Accomplice Arrested Trying to Flee Country

"Poker shark" Long Phi Pham, better known by his nickname "Bruce," was arrested Monday at John F. Kennedy Airport as he attempted to board a flight to Australia with a one-way ticket.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/06/2024

What We Can Learn From The Finnish Betting Market

The Finnish betting market, its state-regulated and state-owned nature, and the role of social welfare in shaping the legalized betting industry provide a rich case study of the challenges and potentialities of the interaction between national policy, gambling, and social wellbeing.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Jun/06/2024

Gambling Bust Tied to Gambino Crime Family Results in 17 Arrests: One a Former NYPD Officer

The charges — detailed in an 84-count indictment — alleges the enterprise raked in $22.7 million in illegal bets along with half a million dollars in usurious loans.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/06/2024

Gambling News as it Happens: June 6 8:30 AM

What a dramatic way to pop the bubble in Event 16: $5,000 8-Handed NLH!, co-conspirator tied to Jontay Porter gambling scandal arrested trying to leave country.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/06/2024

NHL Stanley Cup Final Betting Preview - 2024

Something has to give in the 2024 Stanley Cup Final, beginning Saturday evening.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Jun/05/2024

Keith Stewart's +1200 Longshot Pick for The Memorial Golf Tournament

In this 60-second clip, expert Keith Stewart shares his longshot pick for The Memorial Golf Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club. Find out which under-the-radar player could surprise everyone and win big this weekend.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Jun/05/2024

Top Cappers on San Francisco Giants Today

The San Francisco Giants are a hot play among the top G911 Sports Hub handicappers.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Jun/05/2024

Hunter Biden Trial Betting Odds and 'No One is Above the Law' Bet

Hunter Biden is on trial in Delaware on three felony charges related to his efforts to obtain a firearm in 2018 while allegedly addicted to drugs.

Submitted by Press Release on, Jun/05/2024

Matt Savage: Time to Ditch the Hoodie

Poker players have turned post-Covid pandemic masking into an art form.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jun/05/2024

Pro Sports Bettor: 'Timing of These MLB Suspensions Seems Dubious'

5 MLB players were suspended or permanently banned Tuesday for violating the league's gambling policy.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/05/2024

Bet on the Court Blocking Biden's Executive Order on Immigration

U.S. President Joe Biden announced an executive order on immigration Tuesday and a betting market was quick to open asking if a court will block the order.

Submitted by t c jackson on, Jun/04/2024

BetOnline's 2024 NBA Finals USA Rooting Interest Map, T20 World Cup Cricket Odds

The map below is based on geotagged X data from Friday May 31st to now, tracking official fan hashtags in every state. For example, #OneForDallas (Mavericks) and #DifferentHere (Celtics). Over 130,000 tweets were tracked.

Submitted by Press Release on, Jun/04/2024

Gambling News as it Happens: June 4 5 PM

Legendary Vegas hotel selling off everything that's not bolted down, Phillies infielder banned for betting, attorney believes Bally's tampered with machine to conceal evidence of $2.5 million win.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jun/04/2024

Shohei Ohtani Officially Clear in Gambling Scandal

Ohtani’s ex-interpreter and close friend, Ippei Mizuhara, 39, was fired by the Los Angeles Dodgers following allegations of illegal gambling and "massive theft" of the Japanese baseball superstar's funds back in March.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/04/2024

French Open 2024 Betting Preview

The 2024 French Open is underway, with some great action in Paris. Since this is the only Grand Slam tournament played on clay, it’s a unique event which produces two weeks worth of terrific tennis at Roland-Garros.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jun/04/2024

Super Regional Odds, Updated CWS for 16 Teams

SportsBetting.ag updated its championship odds Tuesday morning, and it has also listed head-to-head odds for each of the eight Super Regional matchups.

Submitted by Press Release on, Jun/04/2024

Tucupita Marcano Gets Lifetime MLB Ban for Betting on Baseball

Marcano was found to have placed 387 baseball bets, including 231 MLB-related wagers, between Oct. 16, 2022 and Nov. 1, 2023, totaling over $150,000.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/04/2024

Odds of Joe Manchin Running for West Virginia Governor Near Even

West Virginia senator and now former-Democrat Joe Manchin (I-WV) registered as independent last week, and that's sparked speculation that he could run for governor of the state.

Submitted by t c jackson on, Jun/03/2024

Roaring Kitty Charged in 2024 Betting Odds

On Monday June 3, the GameStop price was surging once again after the meme-stock mania of 2021 posted what appeared to be a $116 million position in the video-game retailer on Sunday.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jun/03/2024

San Diego Padres Infielder Tucupita Marcano Faces Ban for Sports Betting

San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano, 24, is facing a potential lifetime ban for betting on baseball after Major League Baseball received information that he wagered on games involving the Pittsburgh Pirates when he was with the team last season.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/03/2024

Fast Track to Vegas Main Event: Win a $12,500 Package to Play

"We are guaranteeing 40 total packages in our Vegas Main Event Satellites on June 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th!," ACR Poker revealed on Monday.

Submitted by Ace King on, Jun/03/2024

Gambling News as it Happens: June 3 3 PM

FanDuel nears deal for naming rights to Diamond Sports channels, Ron "Cigar" Sacco to be inducted into Bookie Hall of Fame, UK suspends cricket athlete & soccer official over illegal bets

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jun/03/2024

Trump Sentencing Odds: BetOnline Has the Chances Quite Long

Odds of not receiving a custodial sentence in the Stormy Daniels case at 1-8.

Submitted by Press Release on, Jun/03/2024

Consensus Handicapper Plays for June 3 - MLB

Angels are a hot play among the top cappers but their bullpen can really cause leads to come undone.  Tyler Anderson would likely have to go deep.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jun/03/2024

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.