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How Do I Start a Sportsbook From Kansas?

Kansas was well represented in the 2023 NCAA Men's College Basketball Tournament once again.  While the Jayhawks entered as a No. 1 seed, it was KSU that advanced the furthest.  Kansas is a hot bed for bookies even though they now have state-regulated sports betting apps.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Apr/01/2023

Can I Start an Online Sportsbook From Kentucky?

Can I Start an Online Sportsbook From Kentucky?

The bookies have had the run of Kentucky, but that will change soon as the commonwealth lawmakers just passed through a bill that will legalize mobile sports betting.  That doesn't mean there still won't be opportunities for the local books.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Apr/01/2023

How Do I Start a Sportsbook From Illinois?

How Do I Start a Sportsbook From Illinois?

Illinois is an excellent state in which to be a bookie.  Even though the state now allows for betting on home teams like the Fighting Illini and Wildcats, you'll need to wager in person on those teams at a casino.  Not exactly the most convenient.  The local bookie makes things much easier by placing those team bets online using the pay per head software.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Apr/01/2023

2023 Arkansas Derby Overnight Betting Odds

2022 Arkansas Derby Overnight Betting Odds

Odds to win the 2023 Arkansas Derby appear below and are available for betting here.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Apr/01/2023

How Do I Start a Sportsbook From Iowa?

How Do I Start a Sportsbook From Iowa?

Iowa sports betting is hot as a result of primarily two state teams: The Iowa Hawkeyes and ISU Cyclones.  Both enjoyed some success in the 2023 men's college basketball season.  The Iowa women's college basketball team made it to the Final Four, where they knocked off undefeated South Carolina, the huge favorite to win it all.  And both schools look to do well in the upcoming college football season.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Apr/01/2023

Can I Start an Online Sportsbook From Hawaii?

Can I Start an Online Sportsbook From Hawaii?

Hawaii might not have any professional sports teams, but they have a Rainbow Warriors college football team that enjoyed some nice success up until 2010.  Oh, and did we mention Hawaii has had some really good Little League teams advance to the World Series?

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Mar/31/2023

Can I Start an Online Sportsbook From Georgia?

Can I Start an Online Sportsbook From Georgia?

The Bulldogs have been hot in college football over the past few years.  They have won back-to-back championships.  Their success along with the Braves in Major League Baseball and suddenly Georgia is one of the most attractive states when it comes to bettors.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Mar/31/2023

Mouth: Poker Streams Are Entertainment, Not About How Good You Play

Plus Ohio had the 4th best handle among the states in sports betting in February.

Submitted by Ace King on, Mar/31/2023

How Do I Start a Sportsbook From Connecticut?

There is no shortage of gamblers in Connecticut with it's NCAA men's team going to the Final Four and the women bowing out early but enjoying another successful year.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Mar/31/2023

PointsBet Severs Ties With University of Colorado Under Intense Pressure

PointsBet Severs Ties With University of Colorado Under Intense Pressure

There are five existing deals between universities and sportsbooks.  These are allowed to continue until July 1.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Mar/31/2023

How Do I Start a Sportsbook From California?

How Do I Start a Sportsbook From California?

The opportunities are endless in the Golden State, especially with zero competition to be found here.  Sky is the limit for those looking to start their own sportsbook in California.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mar/31/2023

How Do I Start a Sportsbook From Arkansas?

How Do I Start a Sportsbook From Arkansas?

Arkansas is ripe with sports bettors courtesy of their beloved Hogs.  Good thing for the local bookie that the state-regulated apps are somewhat inferior when compared to other US states.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mar/31/2023

How Do I Start a Sportsbook From Alaska?

How Do I Start a Sportsbook From Alaska?

Alaska is not known for its professional sports or college teams but you better bet there are sports gamblers living here.  As a bookie you can truly capitalize. 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mar/31/2023

How Do I Start a Sportsbook From Arizona?

How Do I Start a Sportsbook From Arizona?

Arizona would seem like the ideal state for a bookie to operate, but he or she is up against a lot of competition.  Arizona does have some of the least number of restrictions when it comes to its own in-state regulated sports betting apps.  Still there are entry points that we explore

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mar/31/2023

Find a Sportsbook Near Me - USA City Index

With the US Supreme Court ruling to abolish decades long sports betting prohibition last year, sportsbooks are popping up in limited locations based on licensing guidelines for each state. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mar/31/2023

Infamous Hotel Del Rey in Costa Rica Shut Down: Was a Landmark in Sportsbook World

It's the end of an institution.  The Hotel Del Rey has been shuttered by the Costa Rican government.  Anyone who has visited the sportsbook haven of San Jose, Costa Rica knows the spot well.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Mar/31/2023

How Do I Start a Sportsbook From Alabama?

How Do I Start a Sportsbook From Alabama?

Alabama has long been known as a college football haven but in recent years the state has made a name for itself in the world of college basketball.  In 2023, the Crimson Tide were rewarded the top seed in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.  Bettors are plentiful in this state as a result.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mar/31/2023

Kentucky Passes Sports Betting Law

They may be late to the party but Kentucky lawmakers somehow got sports betting passed with some significant obstacles.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mar/30/2023

Las Vegas Mass Shooter Motive Finally Revealed: He Was Upset With How Casinos Treated Him

Las Vegas Mass Shooter Motive Finally Revealed

Stephen Paddock was responsible for killing 58 people at a Las Vegas concert in 2017, the worst mass murder in US history. 

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Mar/30/2023

Hot Now: Angels Among the Book's Biggest Liabilities, Stake.com Founders 'Friedberg Who"?

As far as the teams who have been bet the most (in terms of handle), the Braves, Yankees and Padres are the teams that have taken the most action.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mar/30/2023

Responsible Gambling Council Approves BetMGM for Top Accreditation

"We are proud to have received this prestigious RG Check certification," said Adam Greenblatt, CEO of BetMGM. “This accreditation is a testament to our ongoing efforts to promote responsibility throughout our business and to ensure the well-being of our customers."

Submitted by Press Release on, Mar/30/2023

Hot Now: NC Sports Betting Watch, KY Vote, William Hill Sick Fine

Hot Now: NC Sports Betting Watch, NY Vote, William Hill Sick Fine

The commission findings included William Hill customers being able to deposit large amounts without AML checks.  Meanwhile, we await the news on sports betting bills in Kentucky and North Carolina as those states legislative sessions are set to conclude this week.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mar/30/2023

Gambling Site Stake.com Denies Ties to Collapsed Crypto Exchange FTX Lawyer

Lawyer was also involved in a high profile insider cheating scandal involving an online poker site.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Mar/30/2023

Binance Hit With CFTC Suit, NC Sports Betting Nears Final Vote and William Hill Nearly Loses its License

Binance Hit With CFTC Suit, NC Sports Betting Nears Final Vote and William Hill Nearly Loses its License

Gambler was allowed to open a new account and spend £23,000 in 20 minutes without any checks.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mar/29/2023

America's Card Room Launches the High Five Tournament Series

America's Card Room is not Fooling on April 1st! They are bringing back the popular 'High' Five Tournament Series with more lit-up events than ever before.

Submitted by Payton on, Mar/28/2023

Sports Betting Bills Sails Through House

Sports Betting Bills Sails Through NC House Subcommittee - Final Vote Tuesday Afternoon

A bill to legalize sports betting on mobile devices and online in the state of North Carolina is approaching the finish line Tuesday as it sailed through the House committee and was scheduled for a full vote during the afternoon (some time after 3 pm).

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mar/28/2023

New Sports Betting Code Bans College Betting Partnerships

New Sports Betting Code Bans College Betting Partnerships

The U.S. gambling industry is adopting a new responsible marketing code that will ban sports books from partnering with colleges to promote sports wagering, bar payments to college and amateur athletes for using their name, image or likeness, and end the use of the terms “free” or “risk-free” to describe promotional bets.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Mar/28/2023

Vote on NC Mobile Sports Betting Measure 11:30 am Tuesday

Vote on NC Mobile Sports Betting Measure 11:30 am Tuesday

House Bill 347 would allow betting on professional, college and other sports from cellphones and other electronic devices in North Carolina, beginning January 2024.  After falling short by a single vote last year, the bill stands a much stronger chance of passing.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mar/27/2023

Cardroom Expansion in CA Gains Support, Flutter Shareholders Want More US Listings Plans

“We have an unparalleled number one position in the US where we continue to go from strength to strength,” Flutter chief executive Peter Jackson said. “The combined power of the ‘FanDuel Advantage’ and the ‘Flutter Edge’ delivered our most successful launches to date in Maryland and Ohio.”

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mar/27/2023

CoinGeek Tackles the Fears Over AI, Prospects Gloomy for Online Gambling Expansion in US

Deutsche Bank senior analyst Carlo Santarelli last week examined the political landscape for digital expansion.  He didn't like what he was seeing.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mar/27/2023

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