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House Panel Advances Sports Betting Bills in North Carolina

All eyes on North Carolina as the House Judiciary 1 Committee there has approved two sports betting bills with a legislative deadline looming on June 30.
2022 WSOP Events Schedule and Results

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Gamblers React to Prediction Coming True: The New Kreskin?

For his next trick, Somach will begin raising the dead......maybe......but who knew he knew the future of sports betting would include betting at arenas back when he made his bold prediction in 1999.
NBA Draft Futures Line Movement: Paolo Banchero

Paolo Banchero is the talk of the basketball world this week and bettors have taken notice.
Trump-Endorsed Katie Britt Wins Alabama GOP Senate Primary Runoff vs. Mo Brooks: More DeSantis "Whispers"

Plus Dexter Filkins of the New York believes DeSantis is the new conservative folk hero as the Florida Governor's Presidential odds get shorter in recent days.
Deshaun Watson Settles Most of His Civil Sexual Misconduct Suits....But Can the Browns Be Saved?

Plus Gronk retires again but Bucs still have the second shortest odds to win the Super Bowl. And find out what's brewing with the Bills offensive.
Phil Ivey Falls Short in $100,000 High Roller No-Limit Hold’em

Big name poker pro Phil Ivey finished in 2nd place at Event #42: $100,000 High Roller No-Limit Hold’em, one that featured a nearly $6 million prize pool.
Today's Free Pick for June 21 Will Be on the Dodgers

Today we have the Dodgers as a -175 favorite versus the Cincinnati Reds, a better price than what we thought we might get.
No More Risk Free Bet Promo at DraftKings: Becomes No Sweat Bet

Plus BetBull Sportsbooks shuts its doors for good July 7.
Twitter Board Wants Musk Takeover Approved: Latest Odds

The board filed a document with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that “unanimously recommends that you vote (for) the adoption of the merger agreement."
If it Happens: NC Will Have to Wait for Mobile Betting Until at Least January 1, 2023

The House Judiciary 1 Committee does have a scheduled hearing for both bills today (Tuesday June 21) at 4 pm. While there is still some opposition in both party caucuses, a key provision to raise the collected taxes from 8% to 14% is likely to appease some who were on the fence.
Bradley Beal Now Favored to Go to the Celtics

It appears that Bradley Beal may finally be released from captivity as a member of the woeful Washington Wizards. And where he might go next is anybody's guess as the oddsmakers have this one close.
Colorado Avalanche vs Tampa Bay Lightning Game 3 (6-20-22) NHL Picks, Odds

The two-time defending champs need to get their act together in the Sunshine State or this series could be over before they know it. Will the Lightning rise up in front of their home fans or are they about to be crushed?
Online Gambling Affiliates in Spain Get Around New Ad Restrictions

Restrictions include a ban on sports gaming company sponsorship deals as well as limiting advertisements to the 1 am to 5 am hour.
Countdown to Sports Betting Legalization in Massachusetts: Time Running Out

Plus: A new retail sportsbook to open this week in Michigan and Susquehanna Subsidiary Acquires 12.75% stake in PointsBet.
Georgia 2022 Senate Race Odds Dead Heat

Walker had been the favorite to win but revelations about his family life continue getting in the way.
Brazil's Pedro Bromfman Wins Event #38: $10,000 2-7 Single Draw Championship

The event attracted some of the biggest names in poker, among them Phil Ivey, Daniel Negreanu, Anthony Zinno, Darren Elias, as well as last years winner Farzad Bonyadi.
World Pool Grows 35% at Royal Ascot

There is no disputing just how popular the Royal Ascot has become in recent years. The numbers don't lie. The five-day Royal meeting this year took in a record £168 million bet into the World Pool. It also resulted in the biggest World Pool ever on a British race with £6.6 million wagered on the Coronation Stakes.
Musk Moving DeSantis' 2024 Odds

SportsBetting reports their odds on DeSantis to be elected as the 47th President of the United States moved from 5-1 to 9-2 following Musk's remarks last week that he might vote for him.
Sports Betting Ads Are Out of Control: Could a Crackdown Be Coming?

Unlike in the UK, where an Advertising Standards Authority requires stringent protocol and is not afraid to dole out fines to offenders, the United States is yet to impose such restrictions on language contained within ad spots.
Our Top Pick for Monday June 20: Under on the Yankees-Rays Game

Nestor Cortes with his 1.94 ERA and a 0.93 WHIP, most recently limited the Rays to just one run and is capable of pitching for six innings while Shane McClanahan has allowed New York hitters just 17 in 74 at bats.
Gambling911's Thomas Somach Predicted Sports Betting at Arenas and Stadiums.....20 Years Ago!!!

Decades ago, Somach was hobnobbing with the likes of Desmond Tutu and Phillies great Mike Schmidt. He was also making bold predictions about the future of legalized sports wagering at a time when the Feds were handing out indictments like they were candy.
Was it Just an Accident? Phil Hellmuth's Chips Swiped on Break at WSOP

Plus Daniel Negreanu claims someone tried to extort and blackmail him. Millionaire Maker Day 2 attracts 4,429.
The Indian Gambling Market is Ever Growing

Based on a study, around 80% of the Indian population gamble at least once a year. When it comes to popular gambling activities, sports betting is very popular. Cricket is mainly the sport that locals would bet on.
Elon Musk Faces $258 Billion Lawsuit Over Alleged Dogecoin Pyramid Scheme

The price of Bitcoin fell below $18K at one point Saturday. Plus: The importance of digital currency adoption and how BSV Blockchain continues disrupting the way in which we share data and promote value-exchange protocol.
Millionaire Maker Sees 3,546 Entrants First Day

This event shattered many records when it was introduced back in 2013.
Nirvana Album Producer Wins Second WSOP Bracelet

Steve Albini was responsible for the making of Nirvana's 'In Utero' album and this weekend walks away with a cool $196,089 at the World Series of Poker.
Brian Hastings Wins 6th WSOP Bracelet at $10K Limit 2-7 Lowball Triple Draw Championship

Also: Gemany player Nino Ullmann winning Event #33: $3,000 6-Handed No-Limit Hold'em and his very first WSOP Bracelet along with $594,079.
AGS is Flying 300 Affiliates to SiGMA Malta on 14-18 Nov 2022

After triumphing in key locations across Asia and Europe, including Hong Kong, Tallinn, Kyiv & Belgrade, AGS is flying 300 top affiliates to the online gambling Mecca of Malta. This will be an all-inclusive deluxe trip.
Sterling vs. Dillashaw Fight Odds for UFC 279

Sterling demands pay bump before signing off on this fight however.