Gambling

Where Can I Bet the NFL Online From Maryland?

Where Can I Bet the NFL Online From Maryland?

You can bet the NFL online from Maryland using BetOnline.  The site is accessible to those 18 and up for wagering and offers a generous welcome bonus ($1000 max bonus).  BetOnline has been in business since 1999.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Oct/12/2020

Can't Access the FanDuel App Outside of PA

Can't Access the FanDuel App Outside of PA

If you've loaded the FanDuel app within Pennsylvania and plan on traveling outside the state, beware there are only a few states that allow wagering on that app.  You may want to open a betting account with another site licensed outside of PA prior to your departure.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Oct/10/2020

Can I Bet on BetMGM Outside of Colorado?

Can I Bet on BetMGM Outside of Colorado?

BetMGM is fast becoming a sweet success story in the state of Colorado.  But what happens when you travel outside the state and can no longer access your sports betting account?  Sites like Jazz Sports (established 1994) are available in all US states, and most of the rest of the world for that matter. 

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Oct/09/2020

Covid Hits Close to Home for Seminole Hard Rock

Covid Hits Close to Home for Seminole Hard Rock

Max B. Osceola Jr., 70, who served for more than two decades as a Tribal Council Representative on the Seminole Tribal Council from the Hollywood Seminole Reservation, passed away late Thursday night from complications due to COVID-19 at Cleveland Clinic in Weston, Fla. He had been hospitalized for treatment of the coronavirus for several weeks, having previously expressed his frequent concern that everyone should take the virus very seriously.

Submitted by Press Release on, Oct/09/2020

BetOnline's Mason: It's a Fairy Tale to Think Books Want Balanced Action

BetOnline's Mason: It's a Fairy Tale to Think Books Want Balanced Action

"This is the biggest decision of the season so far," BetOnline's Dave Mason said of the Tampa Bay Bucs vs. Chicago Bears Thursday Night Football game. "Never seen this much total volume on one side for a regular season game"

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Oct/09/2020

Are You the PPH Kind of Person?

Not everyone is built to be a pay per head (PPH) bookie.  In this guide, we’re going to explain the most common things you’ll be doing as a PPH bookie. This will help you decide if you are the kind of person built for being a bookmaker.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Oct/08/2020

Illinois Sports Betting Handle Reaches $114 Million

Illinois Sports Betting Handle Reaches $114 Million

The Illinois sports betting handle continues to improve month after month, and in September we saw the total sports betting handle for the month is $114 million. This is 166.7% higher than July’s $52.5 million. Out of the $140 million, almost $124 million comes from mobile or online sports betting.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Oct/07/2020

Draftkings Takes $3M Football Futures Parlay

Draftkings Takes $3M Football Futures Parlay

Draftkings Sportsbook has taken a $3 million futures bet on three teams winning their respective divisions that would pay a whopping $5.5 million.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Oct/06/2020

Mob-Tied Chicago Bookmaker Charged Again

Mob-Tied Chicago Bookmaker Charged Again

A 66-year-old bookmaker from Chicago has been charged with running an illegal sports betting business.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Oct/06/2020

New Sportsbook Gets License Approval in Tennessee

New Sportsbook Gets License Approval in Tennessee

Tennessee-Based Action247 is among the first sports betting sites to obtain a license in the Volunteer State.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Oct/06/2020

Vegas Violence, Shootings, Stabbings: 1,100 Arrests Since August 1

Vegas Violence, Shootings, Stabbings:  1,100 Arrests Since August 1

Las Vegas police say they're investigating multiple suspicious deaths that happened in a short time span, including the shooting of a man who police said displayed a shot gun in the valet area of the South Point Hotel Casino & Spa.  Hours earlier about a block away, police responded to a stabbing in the hallway of a timeshare resort.  It's just the latest in a series of violent incidents near or on the normally bustling Vegas Strip.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Oct/06/2020

Fixing The Wire Act: Virtual Conference Scheduled October 7

Fixing The Wire Act: Virtual Conference Scheduled October 7

Simply put, the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) is an unfunded mandate requiring banks to prevent certain types of money transfers from being used for the purpose of online gambling in the USA.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Oct/01/2020

5Dimes Agrees to Forfeit Over $46.8 Million to Resolve Criminal Probe

5Dimes Agrees to Forfeit Over $46.8 Million to Resolve Criminal Probe

United States Attorney William M. McSwain announced that the internet sports betting company, 5D Holdings Ltd. (operating under the unincorporated brand name, “5Dimes”) and Laura Varela, have agreed to forfeit more than $46.8 million in gambling proceeds as part of a settlement agreement in a criminal investigation into 5Dimes’ sports betting operation based in Costa Rica that allowed American gamblers to place bets, primarily through its website www.5Dimes.eu, in violation of U.S. law. Beginning in at least 2011, 5Dimes accepted wagers from and made payouts to U.S. bettors, and transferred more than $46.8 million in proceeds earned from its illegal gambling activities in such a manner as to attempt to hide the nature, location, source, and control of the funds.

Submitted by Press Release on, Sep/30/2020

Caesars Threatens Termination in Bid to Acquire William Hill

Caesars Threatens Termination in Bid to Acquire William Hill

Caesars Entertainment on Monday raised the stakes in a bidding war over William Hill. It has entered into advanced negotiations concerning the potential $3.7 billion takeover.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Sep/29/2020

Best Betting Site Features

Best Betting Site Features

The number of different ways to wager on a sports event has changed drastically throughout the past few years. During this period, the internet has taken sports betting to another level, making it insanely popular worldwide.

Submitted by Payton on, Sep/28/2020

Tampa Area Bookies: How Are They Faring?

Tampa Area Bookies: How Are They Faring?

Gambling911.com routinely monitors impacts on regional bookies, including those in the Tampa Bay, St. Petersburg area A well-run Pay Per Head will help guide you through any rough times.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Sep/27/2020

South Florida Bookies: How Are They Faring?

South Florida Bookies: How Are They Faring?

Gambling911.com routinely monitors impacts on regional bookies, including those in South Florida. A well-run Pay Per Head will help guide you through any rough times.

Submitted by Tony Caliente on, Sep/26/2020

Can I Bet With MyBookie.ag From Colorado

Can I Bet With MyBookie.ag From Colorado

While the MyBookie.ag website is accessible from Colorado, Gambling911.com recommends BetOnline with its generous welcome bonus (max bonus $1000) and lightning fast payouts.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Sep/26/2020

Online Gambling Champion Ron Paul Has Stroke on Live Stream

Online Gambling Champion Ron Paul Has Stroke on Live Stream

Former Republican Congressman Ron Paul suffered an apparent stroke while appearing on a live stream.  Many may find the video below disturbing.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/25/2020

How Do Sports Betting Odds Work?

How Do Sports Betting Odds Work?

Sportsbooks offer punters odds on every Sportsbet. Odds indicate the likelihood of a booked game occurrence. As a newbie or regular punter, it is essential to have an understanding of how these betting odds are calculated and how they work.

Submitted by Payton on, Sep/23/2020

SBR Suspends Rating on 5Dimes, No Likelihood of Remaining in Business

SBR Suspends Rating on 5Dimes, No Likelihood of Remaining in Business

From an A+ to an Incomplete in just a matter of days, Sportsbook Review last week suspended its rating for 5Dimes as complaints mount that the company will not be honoring pending future wagers upon shutting off to the US market on Monday September 21, 2020.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Sep/22/2020

New Sportsbook in USA Gets Cozy With Established Players

New Sportsbook in USA Gets Cozy With Established Players

A new US-licensed sportsbook plans to focus heavily on value.  Vigtory announced its new partnership with data and digital content provider Sportradar.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Sep/22/2020

Can I Bet With MyBookie.ag From Connecticut

Can I Bet With MyBookie.ag From Connecticut

You can bet on MyBookies.ag from Connecticut courtesy of BetOnline, which offers a generous welcome bonus ($1000 max bonus).

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Sep/21/2020

Draftkings Week 2 Losses Staggering

Draftkings Week 2 Losses Staggering

Draftkings was among the sportsbooks that took a hit in Week 2 of the NFL.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Sep/21/2020

Where Can I Bet Sports Online From Ohio if I Am Under 21

Where Can I Bet Sports Online From Ohio if I Am Under 21

You are welcome to bet sports online from the state of Ohio if you are under the age of 21, though you must be at least 18.  BetOnline allows this.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Sep/21/2020

Violence on Vegas Strip Leaves Tourists Terrified

Vegas Strip Crime

Police say they found a man and woman shot overnight Saturday in front of the Paris Las Vegas hotel-casino.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sep/20/2020

State of Nevada Releases Covid Cases By Vegas Hotel, Casino

State of Nevada Releases Covid Cases By Vegas Hotel, Casino

Disease investigators have released a list of places where possible COVID-19 exposures have happened in Sin City, and they break down the numbers by casino/hotel property.  Oh, and it's ugly, especially if you happened to stay at the Cosmopolitan in recent weeks!

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sep/20/2020

Can I Bet With BetOnline From Missouri

Can I Bet With BetOnline From Missouri

Missouri residents and visitors alike are more than welcome to place bets on the BetOnline website.  They have proudly served the US and worldwide market since 1999.  In fact, we here at Gambling911.com were one of the first to visit their office when they first set up that year.  BetOnline offers a generous welcome bonus and plenty of contests (max bonus $1000)

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Sep/19/2020

BetMGM Becomes Las Vegas Raiders' Official Sports Betting Partner

BetMGM Becomes Las Vegas Raiders' Official Sports Betting Partner

Partnerships between pro sports teams in the United States and sports betting providers are becoming more and more common as the activity continues to grow in the country. The latest team to partner with a sports betting platform is the Las Vegas Raiders.

Submitted by Payton on, Sep/18/2020

How a Pandemic Changed the US Gambling Market

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted nearly every aspect of human life all around the world, and it was not surprising that the gambling industry was not spared. It goes without saying that the activity is enjoyed by millions of people all around the world and since it heavily relies on social interactions to a given extent, the lockdowns and social distancing measures would make it much harder for everything to proceed normally. 

Submitted by Payton on, Sep/17/2020

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.