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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

A Guide to Online Casinos in Thailand

A Guide to Online Casinos in Thailand

Looking for some gambling action in Thailand? It’s good to understand that local laws don’t allow gambling activities except in horse racing and the national lottery. It’s against this backdrop that the online casino industry has continued to grow. The laws don’t mention online gambling, and this makes it safer to play online.

Submitted by Payton on, Sep/17/2020

NJ Sets US Sports Betting Record at $668 Million

NJ Sets US Sports Betting Record at $668 Million

New Jersey gamblers set a nationwide record for the most money bet on sports in a single month, plunking down almost $668 million in August on events including resurgent baseball, basketball and hockey seasons that had been interrupted by the coronavirus outbreak, figures released Monday showed.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Sep/15/2020

How Blockchain Technology is Changing the Online Gambling Industry

How Blockchain Technology is Changing the Online Gambling Industry

The introduction of internet usage in the gambling industry was a game-changer. Casino owners took advantage and seamlessly integrated the latest technology to improve the user experience. Gamers, on the other hand, enjoyed the freedom and the versatility brought about by internet usage in the industry. They could now engage in any sport and play from casinos of their liking as long as they had an internet connection.

Submitted by Payton on, Sep/15/2020

Can I Bet on Draftkings From Tennessee

Draftkings is currently not available in Tennessee but could be soon. Other options include BetOnline where payouts are made in just a few hours, not to mention more attractive lines  You deposit as little as $50 and you will earn a 50% Bonus up to $500. - Betting Limits range from $10 to $5000+.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Sep/14/2020

No Smoking: MGM Resorts Goes Smoke Free on the Strip

No Smoking: MGM Resorts Goes Smoke Free on the Strip

LAS VEGAS (AP) — One of the last Las Vegas Strip resorts to reopen after coronavirus closures will be the first to be smoke-free, MGM Resorts International announced Monday.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Sep/14/2020

Books Get Crushed in Week 1: All Games More Action Than NBA

Books Get Crushed in Week 1: All Games More Action Than NBA

Dave Mason of BetOnline reports that every single NFL matchup, even those showing late, as well as the Monday Night Football game, had more betting action than Sunday's poorly scheduled Clippers-Nuggets Game 6.  This one was the least wagered on Playoffs game thus far.  Denver managed to extend this series into Tuesday.  

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Sep/13/2020

Under 21: Where Can I Bet Online From Colorado?

Though the legal age for gambling with Colorado-licensed sportsbooks is 21, sports betting sites located outside the state do allow those 18 years and up to place bets

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Sep/13/2020

Where Can I Bet Sports From San Francisco, Oakland

Where Can I Bet Sports From San Francisco, Oakland

You can bet sports via your mobile device from San Francisco and the surrounding area using Americas Bookie. 

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Sep/13/2020

Can I Bet With BetOnline From Nevada?

Can I Bet With BetOnline From Nevada?

You can bet with BetOnline from Nevada.  One great advantage to doing so is that BetOnline allows you to register from your iPhone or laptop.  They are offering a generous welcome bonus (max bonus $1000).

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sep/12/2020

Can I Bet on FoxBet From Ohio

FoxBet is not available from Ohio, however, there are other great websites that are accessible from the state, including Jazz Sports with payouts made in just a few hours, not to mention more attractive lines  Jazz Sports offers a generous welcome bonus (max bonus $1000). 

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Sep/12/2020

SBR Pulls 5Dimes Button, Futures Outcomes Still in Dispute

SBR Pulls 5Dimes Button, Futures Outcomes Still in Dispute

Effective late Friday night, Sports Book Review, the reputable sportsbook grading website, had yanked 5Dimes banners but maintained their grade at an A+.  Earlier in the week 5Dimes announced it will be pulling out of the US market September 25. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/11/2020

Can I Bet on the Fanduel Sportsbook App From South Carolina?

Can I Bet on the Fanduel Sportsbook App From South Carolina?

You will not be able to bet using the FanDuel sportsbook app from South Carolina, however, websites such as Jazz Sports are accessible and do take bets from those in South Carolina.  Open your anonymous betting account with just a valid email.  Up to $1000 cash signup bonus.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Sep/11/2020

Wife of 5Dimes Deceased Owner No Longer Has Time for Sportsbook

Wife of 5Dimes Deceased Owner No Longer Has Time for Sportsbook

The wife of 5Dimes murdered owner no longer felt the staff could run the business the same way her late husband could and opted for a shutdown of the behemoth US-facing sportsbook September 21.  The company will not be entering the US regulated market and it is doubtful 5Dimes will continue to service the rest of the global market.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sep/11/2020

Mobile Casino Apps Now Driving the Gambling Industry

Mobile Casino Apps Now Driving the Gambling Industry

The future of internet technology is mobile. In the UK, 95 percent of households own a mobile phone. Many mobile phone users own smartphones which help them to shop online and use other digital services. The casino industry is one of the beneficiaries of this mobile revolution. With most gambling operators now running digital casinos, the increase in mobile users helps them target a broader market. 

Submitted by Payton on, Sep/11/2020

Can I Bet at BetOnline From Texas

Can I Bet at BetOnline From Texas

You better believe you can bet on BetOnline from Texas!  Not only that but they just happen to be a long time endorsed sportsbook here at Gambling911.com

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Sep/10/2020

How Can I Deposit Money With a Pennsylvania Sportsbook?

How Can I Deposit Money With a Pennsylvania Sportsbook?

It's becoming more difficult for those living in the state of Pennsylvania to deposit funds into one of the handful of in-state mobile sportsbook operators, so much so that some are claiming one can get monies into an offshore sportsbook much faster these days.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Sep/10/2020

5Dimes Twitter Guy Last Day: Let Us All Have a Drink to End an Era

5Dimes Twitter Guy Last Day: Let Us All Have a Drink to End an Era

5Dimes employees are being let go, as confirmed by none other than the individual who manages their Twitter account.


Jazz is happy to welcome displaced 5Dimes customers - 10% bonus 3 X rollover

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Sep/10/2020

The Elephant in the Room: The 5Dimes Affiliate

The Elephant in the Room: The 5Dimes Affiliate

Players aren't the only one's impacted by 5Dimes shutting down the US market.  Some affiliate partners of the site are being paid six figures per month through their packages.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sep/09/2020

Becoming a Bookie has Never Been Easier

Becoming a Bookie has Never Been Easier

These days, being able to make wagers has never been easier, but people forget that as more and more people bet on sports, more and more people need bookies. In the old days, being a bookie happened in one of three ways: You knew a guy, you had an offshore book, or you went to Las Vegas. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/09/2020

Why Use FanDuel Sportsbook

Placing a bet on a sport is not only exciting and provides you a new perspective on the sport, it also gives you a chance to win some money. Now, the key factor that a lot of people have to overcome is the fact that there are quite a large number of sportsbooks to use. So why should you use the FanDuel sportsbook over the others?

Submitted by Payton on, Sep/09/2020

Best Theory We've Seen Regarding 5Dimes Abrupt Shutdown Notice

Best Theory We've Seen Regarding 5Dimes Abrupt Shutdown Notice

If you are looking to make sense of the news that 5Dimes is closing to the US market (under the guise of entering the regulated market no less....there's a better chance of that astroid hitting Earth), Venom OG at SBRForum as a plausible theory.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sep/08/2020

Books Stopping Transfers With 5Dimes: Employees Caught Off Guard

Books Stopping Transfers With 5Dimes

At least two betting companies, BetAnySports and Heritage, are now stopping book-to-book transfers with 5Dimes as of Tuesday afternoon.  This comes after 5Dimes announced it is shutting down its USA-facing business in hopes of some day gaining access to the United States regulated market.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sep/08/2020

NBC Acquires a Piece of PointsBet, Another Sportsbook Coming to IL

NBC Acquires a Piece of PointsBet, Another Sportsbook Coming to IL

Late last month, NBCUniversal and the PointsBet online/mobile sportsbook announced a deal in which the former would acquire a nearly 5% stake in the latter.  This followed last week with the Indiana Gaming Commission updating its list of sports betting registrants to include NBCUniversal Media LLC.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Sep/08/2020

Heritage Refunds Futures Bets on Novak Djokovic, Election Back to Coin Toss

Heritage Refunds Futures Bets on Novak Djokovic

Heritage Sports has let players know they have decided in good faith to refund futures bets on Novak Djokovic winning the US Open.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Sep/08/2020

5Dimes Halts Transfers to BetAnySports

5Dimes Offering Transfers to BetAnyThing

After advising customers that they will be exiting the US market soon, 5Dimes has said that player funds, as well as outstanding futures bets, can be transferred to BetAnyThing.  The later company operates on 5Dimes platform but is under separate ownership.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sep/08/2020

5Dimes Abruptly Exits US Market

5Dimes Abruptly Exits US Market

5Dimes, with its massive customer database, is closing to the US market as announced Labor Day September 7, 2020.  The company claims it will transfer your funds to a claims administrator who "will attempt to return your balance to you".

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/07/2020

BYU at Navy College Football Betting Preview

BYU at Navy College Football Betting Preview

The Navy football team was supposed to be on their way back from a Week 0 tilt in Dublin, Ireland against Notre Dame last weekend. Instead that rivalry game won’t happen in 2020 as the Irish play an ACC-only schedule so the Midshipmen will open on Labor Day against Brigham Young University.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/07/2020

Binary Thinking and Betting, Prediction vs Probability

Binary Thinking and Betting

Luke Petty studied conomics at The University of Exeter before embarking on a career that combines two of his greatest interests, writing and sports betting.  He's now with Pinnacle Sports and this week looked into binary thinking and betting, and more specifically, what is a good bet?

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Sep/06/2020

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How BetMGM Is Raising the Bar for Online Casino Gaming

In a continuously crowded iGaming industry, BetMGM Online Casino has taken action and emerged as a dominant force within the sector. They have achieved this by setting new standards for what gamblers can expect from the online casino sites of today.