Gambling
Maryland Close to Allowing Sports Betting
The state of Maryland is inching closer to allowing licensed sports betting, including statewide mobile. Currently residents can only wager at a select number of online sportsbooks licensed in other jurisdictions. Many of these companies do not accept bets from Maryland residents due to prior law enforcement actions that originated from the state.
Can I Bet on the FanDuel App From Virginia?
You are prohibited from placing bets on the FanDuel app from the state of Virginia however there are other great options.
Betting Odds Suggest Lengthy Prison Sentence for Weinstein: Gets 23 Years
Bettors were banking on Harvey Weinstein being behind bars for more than a decade, at least according to Vegas. He ended up receiving 23 years.
Betting on Sports America 2020 Postponed Until December
The Coronavirus has taken another victim in the world of business as Betting on Sports America has decided to postpone its April event in the Meadowlands until December.
Coronavirus Casino News March 10, 2020: Snaitech Retail Shops in Italy Shuttered
Here is the latest news concerning Coronavirus and the impact on casinos worldwide - Tuesday March 10, 2020.
Sports Betting Launches in Illinois
The Rivers Casino sportsbook opened today in Des Plaines, Illinois with Blackhawks announcer Eddie Olczyk laying down $100 on his hometown White Sox to win the American League pennant at 16-to-1 odds.
How to use the Betfair Exchange
Betfair offers a radical new product to all its users: the Betfair Exchange. Instead of betting against a bookmaker, you bet against your peers. Instead of taking a risk itself, Betfair matches customers who back the bet (predict it will happen) with customers who lay the bet (predict it will not happen).
Coronavirus Casino News March 9, 2020: Wall Street Betting on Two Vegas Casinos During Crisis
Wall Street banks aren’t letting the spread of the coronavirus in the U.S. get in the way of a planned $2 billion property bond financing for the MGM Grand and Mandalay Bay casino and hotel properties in Las Vegas.
Gambling and Sports Betting News March 9, 2020: Illinois Sports Betting Kicks Off Today
The Rivers Casino in Des Plaines has received initial approval to offer sports betting in the state of Illinois starting today March 9, 2020 just in time for March Madness. The Tournament tips off March 17.
How Good is Americas Bookie: Players Speak
"Underrated", "impressive", "outstanding", these are just some of the things being said about Americas Bookie.
MoPlay No Pay as Company Becomes Insolvent
Company admits inability to pay following gaming license suspension
Coronavirus Casino News March 7, 2020: Prevention Methods Taken by the Vegas Casinos
Here is the latest news concerning Coronavirus and the impact on casinos worldwide - Saturday March 7, 2020.
Sports Betting Hall of Fame Announces Five New Members
The Sports Betting Hall of Fame will see five new members inducted next year at the Betting on Sports America conference in New Jersey, organized by SBC.
Major Operator CEOs Confirmed for Betting on Sports America 2020
Betting on Sports America 2020’s status as the unmissable forum where all the key players gather to learn about future developments in the US sports betting industry has been further enhanced by a stellar line-up for the event’s CEO panel.
Tribe Leader, Governor Trade Barbs Over Sports Betting Bills in Connecticut
A dispute over sports betting proposals in Connecticut intensified Thursday, as a Native American tribal chairman criticized Gov. Ned Lamont for supporting a plan the chairman said would put in jeopardy more than $250 million in gambling revenues the state receives each year from two tribal casinos.
Brian Urlacher’s Brother Pleads Not Guilty in Gambling Case
Casey Urlacher, the brother of Chicago Bears Hall of Fame linebacker Brian Urlacher, pleaded not guilty Wednesday to federal charges alleging he was part of an offshore sports gambling business.
50 Days, $1.1 Million and Apparently a Psychopath: The Rise and Fall of 'Parlay Patz'
He was riding high, 50 days, $1.1 million dollars, the Action Network's Darren Rovell profiled Ben "Parlay" Patz back in December.
Famed Parlay Bettor Under Criminal Investigation for Threatening Pro, College Athletes
Pepperdine player told he would be beheaded and family burned alive, Blue Jays player referred to be a racial epitaph and told he would be beheaded and daughters gassed.
Can I Bet on Bovada From South Dakota?
Bovada and other sites are accessible from South Dakota and soon voters will decide whether to allow sports betting in Deadwood after the House on Tuesday March 2, 2020 passed a proposal to put the question on the November ballot.
Can I Bet on the Bovada Site From Washington State
A bill to allow sports gambling in Washington state, but only at Indian casinos, has been approved by a state Senate committee despite concerns about a controversial emergency clause attached to it.
Gambling and Sports Betting News March 3,, 2020: Coronavirus Wipes Out Business in Gambling Capital of World
Here are today's headlines in the world of gambling and sports betting as they happen - Tuesday March 3, 2020.
Doctor on CNBC Calls for March Madness to be Cancelled Over Coronvirus Fears
Fears over the spread of the dreaded Coronavirus may begin to affect bookies, sports bettors and fans alike as there are increased calls for the cancellation of major sporting events, first the Summer Olympics in Tokyo, and now March Madness. Futures bets have already been taken on both events as well as others that could ultimately be impacted.
Guard Who Took Dozens of Hostages at Mall was Gambling Degenerate
A recently dismissed security guard freed his hostages and walked out of a shopping mall in the Philippine capital on Monday, ending a daylong hostage crisis in an upscale commercial district near the police and military headquarters, officials said.
Gambling and Sports Betting News March 1, 2020: Philippines Cracking Down on Illegal Gambling Again
Here are today's headlines in the world of gambling and sports betting as they happen - Sunday March 1, 2020.
Gambling and Sports Betting News February 28, 2020: Gambling.com Group Hit With Regulatory Headwinds, Google Algorithm Change
Here are today's headlines in the world of gambling and sports betting as they happen - Friday February 28, 2020.
What is a Bookmaker?
If you're looking to start betting regularly or become a bookie, it's important that you have an understanding of who bookmakers are and what they do.
Coronavirus Hasn't Affected Vegas Tourism....Yet....
There are no reports of major disruptions in Las Vegas though Southern Nevada tourism officials are watching the situation closely.
Kansas Struggling With Legalization of Sports Betting
Kansas lawmakers who want to legalize betting on sports events and allow online sales of lottery tickets are struggling to agree on the details and facing criticism that they’re being too generous toward companies already managing casinos for the state.
Gambling and Sports Betting News February 27, 2020: Playtech Warns of Coronvirus Impact
Online gambling firm Playtech PLC (LON:PTEC) said that the coronavirus could negatively impact results for 2020, as profits also fell in 2019.
Odds Say Tokyo Olympics Will be Cancelled
With the Coronvirus spreading like wildfire, primarily through Asia, a handful of sportsbooks have begun offering odds on whether the 2020 Tokyo Olympics will be cancelled.
