Gambling

More Fallout From Texas Lottery Scandal as Executive Director Resigns, Statement Issued

Ryan Mindell was a part of the Texas Lottery Commission for years, during which he repeatedly denied the agency had regulatory authority over couriers, despite couriers’ persistent requests to be regulated, just as we are in other states.

Submitted by Guest on, Apr/22/2025

Top Betting Markets - April 22, 2025

The NBA takes center stage on Tuesday with the Timberwolves vs. Lakers and Grizzlies vs. Thunder games the most wagered on followed by the Rockies vs. Royals in Major League Baseball.

Submitted by Guest on, Apr/22/2025

Prophet X Cancelled Bet on NHL Series Winner Citing 'Clear and Obvious' Odds Error Latest Scandal to Rock Sportsbooks

Move over PropSwap.  Prophet X is the latest sports betting site to come under fire for canceling a bet, blaming a "clear and obvious" error that was apparently of their own making.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/22/2025

Former FanDuel VP Charged With Revitalizing ESPN Bet

Recruiting industry talent has been a priority for Penn recently, and former FanDuel senior vice president Billy Turchin is the latest example after being named chief product officer. Billy Turchin will oversee Penn’s three interactive brands, Bookmakers Review has reported.

Submitted by Guest on, Apr/21/2025

Texas Lottery: Texans Deserve Better than Inconsistent Policy and Lack of Accountability

In 1991, Texans voted to approve the Texas Lottery and entrusted the Texas Legislature and the Texas Lottery Commission (TLC) with the responsibility of protecting its integrity. Upholding the faith of Texans in a fair lottery should be of paramount importance.

Submitted by Guest on, Apr/21/2025

Top Betting Markets - April 21, 2025

There are certainly games to be wagered on Monday but the top betting markets included wagering on the next Pope following the Vatican's confirmation that Pope Francis had passed away.  Meanwhile, there was plenty of early betting on this week's NFL Draft.

Submitted by Guest on, Apr/21/2025

Win a Seat to the 2025 WSOP Main Event With the Chris Moneymaker Mayhem

Pack your bags—Chris Moneymaker’s looking for a sidekick! Win a $10K Main Event seat + $5K in travel and roll into Vegas like a pro.

Submitted by Guest on, Apr/21/2025

Top Betting Markets - April 20, 2025

This week, Gambling911.com will be laser focused on the NFL Draft and all the wagering that goes with it.  This will be the most high-demand betting market on Thursday, Day 1 of the draft.

Submitted by Guest on, Apr/20/2025

PPH NBA Playoffs Betting

This time of year for bookies serving those in North America is all about the playoffs in both the NBA and NHL.

Submitted by Guest on, Apr/20/2025

How Sweepstakes Casinos Actually Work

You've seen them advertised all over television.  Sweepstakes casinos.  They claim to be free but how in the world can a site that offers casino games for free afford to pay the likes of Ryan Seacrest to promote their brand?  The answer:  They are free to a point.

Submitted by Guest on, Apr/19/2025

Top Betting Markets - April 19, 2025

NBA Playoffs games were dominating the betting markets as of Saturday morning April 19.

Submitted by Guest on, Apr/19/2025

MLB Players Union Urges Judge to Deny DraftKings NIL Appeal Bid

The Major League Baseball (MLB) players union is urging a federal judge to reject DraftKings request to appear her denial of their bid to dismiss the union's publicity rights suit.

Submitted by Guest on, Apr/19/2025

Tennessee Does Not Want Prediction Market Betting in State

Following in the footsteps of a handful of other US states, Tennessee regulators expressed their displeasure with the idea of prediction markets like Kalshi operating in the Volunteer State.

Submitted by Guest on, Apr/18/2025

Bet on Whether a Canadian NHL Team Would Visit the White House

One of the most celebrated traditions in American sports is the visit of championship-winning teams to the White House.

Submitted by Guest on, Apr/18/2025

2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs Prop Bets Include Trump, Demidov and All-Canada Cup

The 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs commence tomorrow, and there are some interesting ways to bet on the action beyond what happens on the ice.

Submitted by Guest on, Apr/18/2025

Betting on Peewee Football Games Has Led to Violent Altercations

"Stop betting on our children," Cincinnati City Councilman Scotty Johnson said. "It's really up to the people attending those games to not make our children objects."

Submitted by Guest on, Apr/18/2025

Odds of Connor Hellebuyck Winning 2024-2025 Conn Smythe Trophy Now Favored at 11-1

The NHL playoffs start tomorrow (Saturday) and the Carolina Hurricanes and the Colorado Avalanche are co-favorites at BetOnline.ag to win the Stanley Cup.

Submitted by Guest on, Apr/18/2025

Is the iGaming Market Reaching Peak Saturation?

iGaming has grown to become a billion dollar industry. You must only look at the revenue of individual states in the US to understand just how big iGaming has become. Revenues are increasing, not only in the United States but across the world.

Submitted by Guest on, Apr/18/2025

Aaron Rodgers Still Unsure of Next Move: Last Odds Had Him Heading to Steelers

A free agent for the first time in his career, Rodgers confirmed he had conversations with the Minnesota Vikings, New York Giants and Pittsburgh Steelers.

Submitted by Guest on, Apr/18/2025

Did DraftKings Register Then Swifty De-Register 'DraftKings Prediction' With National Futures Association?

Could DraftKings be looking to take on Kalshi?..... Then got cold feet?

Submitted by Guest on, Apr/17/2025

Gambling With Cryptocurrencies in California

You can gamble with any number of cryptocurrencies from the state of California.  Just understand there could be tax implications.

Submitted by Guest on, Apr/17/2025

Top Betting Markets - April 17, 2025

MLB games were getting underway early on Thursday with no game seeing early action out of sequence (i.e. a late game having more betting volume than most of the games played before it).

Submitted by Guest on, Apr/17/2025

Blackjack in the Digital Age: Entertainment, Regulation, and the Role of Luck

In the ever-evolving world of online gambling, blackjack remains one of the most iconic and widely recognized casino games. Known for its fast pace and simple rules, blackjack has transitioned seamlessly into the digital environment; bringing the thrill of the game to players around the world at the tap of a screen.

Submitted by Guest on, Apr/17/2025

How crypto and iGaming formed a strong partnership

 

The cryptocurrency and iGaming markets have formed a strong bond, integrating seamlessly. In fact, it could be argued that there is an exceptionally strong partnership between them.

Submitted by Payton on, Apr/17/2025

North Carolina Could Soon Double Tax on Sports Betting for Operators

North Carolina sportsbooks would be among the most taxed in the country.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/16/2025

FanDuel Users Report Widespread Login and Service Issues

The problems reportedly started some time after 4:30 pm ET but appeared to get resolved quickly.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/16/2025

Three Most Exciting Prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft to Bet on

These Prospects Are Set to Be Drafted High and Dominate the NFL

Submitted by Guest on, Apr/16/2025

ACR Poker Unveils its High Stakes Adventure – Montenegro

ACR Poker has announced they are sending at least two players to a Super High Roller Series in Montenegro. It’s happening May 13th-27th, 2025 at the 5-star Maestral Resort & Casino.

Submitted by Guest on, Apr/16/2025

Stake.US Continues to Shake Up Online Casino Sweepstakes Space With Rock Paper Scissors

The timeless classic, now being introduced to the sweepstakes casino world by way of Stake, is a hand game where two players simultaneously make one of three shapes (rock, paper, or scissors).

Submitted by Guest on, Apr/16/2025

Today's Top Betting Markets and Searches - Wednesday April 16

The Dallas Mavs vs. Sacramento Kings and Miami Heat vs Chicago Bulls take center stage Wednesday courtesy of the NBA In-Play games.

Submitted by Guest on, Apr/16/2025

Breaking News

Sports Betting Software in Alabama and Georgia

With the US Supreme Court abolishing sports betting prohibition back in May of 2018, everybody wants to be a bookie.  And now they can, with state-of-the-art sports betting software that is available to Georgia and Alabama residents.