Gambling
Jon Rahm Has Covid Positive Again, DeChambeau Out of Olympics
Positive COVID-19 tests knocked Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau out of the Olympic golf tournament Sunday, in a pair of surprises that reinforced the tenuous nature of holding a massive sports event during a global pandemic.
Feds Raid Home of Offshore Sportsbook Owner, Husband of Costa Rica Super Model
Gary Austin ran tout services, sportsbooks in Costa Rica, before that, Vegas.
Sports Betting Beat - July 24, 2021: Sports Betting Could Soon Be Allowed in Chicago
While it's true that Illinois has legalized sports betting, the state's largest city (3nd biggest in the US), Chicago, has forbidden firms from taking bets there. That could all change....though probably not until after the 2021 NFL season.
Early Bettors Flip Silva to Favorite Against Jake Paul
On Thursday, SportsBetting.ag released a line for the potential boxing bout between Anderson Silva and Jake Paul. Silva was positioned as a +160 underdog while Paul was a -200 favorite.
Boston Red Sox Betting Trends, Series Previews, Starting Pitcher Analyses
Gambling911.com has your updated betting analysis for the Boston Red Sox updated July 23, 2021.
House OKs Sports Betting Bill But Fate in Senate Uncertain
Massachusetts House lawmakers have overwhelming approved a bill to legalize sports betting in the state, but it’s fate in the state Senate remains uncertain.
Cleveland’s Baseball Team Goes From Indians to Guardians
Known as the Indians since 1915, Cleveland’s Major League Baseball team will be called Guardians.
Chicago Police Officer Involved in Gambling Ring Sentenced
A veteran Chicago police officer was sentenced Thursday to 15 months in prison for his part in an international gambling ring that also involved a small-town mayor.
Bet on Who Will Be the Lakers Next Point Guard
The Lakers haven't been shy about their need to fill a point guard spot, or two, and names being bandied about are Chris Paul and Russell Westbrook.
What Are The Odds - Men's Quadruple Sculls Tokyo Olympics
Rowing kicks off on Tuesday and Gambling911.com has your betting on both the Women's and Men's Quadruple Sculls.
Logan Paul vs. Anderson Silva Fight Odds
While not yet official, the rumors are growing loud enough that the oddsmakers at SportsBetting.ag have posted odds on the Logan Paul vs. Anderson Silva fight with Paul a sizeable -200 favorite.
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
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.
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.
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.
CoinGeek New York Will Take Place at The Sheraton, Times Square (October 5-7, 2021)
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
USA Basketball Odds - Tokyo Olympics - Still Good at 1-6 Despite Setbacks
The Men's USA Basketball team has suffered back-to-back losses during international friendlies this week, but it is still the prohibitive favorite to walk away on top of the Summer Olympics.
Indiana Betting Volume Down, Revenue Climbs in June
Indiana's June 2021 sports betting handle was down 3.2% from $254.4 million to $246.3 million while revenues went up.
Former Seattle Seahawk Richard Sherman Arrested for Burglary Domestic Violence
Former Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers star Richard Sherman was booked into a jail in Seattle on Wednesday morning, accused of “Burglary Domestic Violence.”
