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BarStool Sports Founder Dave Portnoy Caught Up in Racial Row Ahead of App Launch

BarStool Sports Founder Dave Portnoy Caught Up in Racial Row Ahead of App Launch

Jemele Hill, Contibuting writer for The Atlantic, has posted a video of Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy engaging in what she refers to as #ExposeBarStoolRacists. 

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jun/29/2020

Betting for Living

Betting for Living

To bet for a living would seem like the ideal dream job for most avid gamblers, however, in order to bet for a living, it would mean you would have to win over 70% of your wagers. The typical juice or vig on most wagers is -110 which essentially means you have to pay 10% extra on each wager placed, which is why a winning percentage of at least 70% would be needed to be consistently profitable in betting.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/28/2020

Where Can I Find a Good Pay Per Head Sportsbook Solution for Anaheim (2020)

Where Can I Find a Good Pay Per Head Sportsbook Solution for Anaheim (2020)

RealBookies is an excellent Pay Per Head sportsbook solution for bookmakers and agents in the Anaheim area.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Jun/26/2020

Barstool Sportsbook Betting App to Launch in September

Barstool Sportsbook Betting App to Launch in September

Barstool Sports is partnering with Penn National to release its sports betting app come September, and hopefully there will be sports to bet on.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jun/25/2020

Victims of Gambling Scheme Should Receive Portion of NFL QB Retirement Funds

Victims of Gambling Scheme Should Receive Portion of NFL QB Retirement Funds

Multiple individuals defrauded in a scheme perpetrated by an ex-Ohio State and NFL quarterback and his accomplice should receive money from the former player’s share of a national concussion settlement, an Ohio prosecutor is arguing.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Jun/25/2020

AC Casinos Opening for the 4th, Others Shutting Down Again

AC Casinos Opening for the 4th, Others Shutting Down Again

As Atlantic City casinos prepare to open for the Fourth of July weekend, some casinos that opened in recent weeks are having to shut down.  AC casinos that have been shut down since March will now be able to operate at 25% capacity. 

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jun/24/2020

Sports Betting -- The Difference Between Sharps and Squares? Well, Here's Part of the Story 

I was on a talk show once where I was asked what the difference is between a "sharp" and a "square." 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/23/2020

How Did Esports Become a Household Name in Gambling?

How Did Esports Become a Household Name in Gambling?

For the longest time, people have gambled on traditional sports such as boxing, football, and even darts. However, recent years have given rise to a different form of competition – Esports. Today, many gambling sites have expanded their coverage to Esports

Submitted by Payton on, Jun/22/2020

Mobile Sports Betting Goes Live in Illinois, Hearing Delayed in CA

Mobile Sports Betting Goes Live in Illinois, Hearing Delayed in CA

Rivers Casino in Des Plaines, which opened the state’s first retail book March 9, was first out of the gate once again with its BetRivers mobile betting app through partner Rush Street Interactive.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jun/18/2020

How Do Odds Work in Sports Betting?

How Do Odds Work in Sports Betting?

Sports betting has been going side by side with sports for as long as we can remember. People have always been fond of the idea of placing bets on their favourite team, teams that are likely to win/lose, overall score, etc. There are countless of betting options in every sport and all of them have certain odds of happening. The more probable the bet is, the lower the odds will be and vice versa.

Submitted by Payton on, Jun/18/2020

Circa Resort & Casino to Open in Downtown Vegas Ahead of Schedule

Circa Resort & Casino to Open in Downtown Vegas Ahead of Schedule

Today, CEO and developer Derek Stevens announced his newest Downtown Las Vegas property, Circa Resort & Casino, will debut October 28, 2020.

Submitted by Press Release on, Jun/17/2020

Virtual Gaming, Is It Gaining Traction In America And Canada?

Virtual Gaming, Is It Gaining Traction In America And Canada?

All major sports leagues have been postponed and most of the major sports leagues have been cancelled until further notice – more and more countries are banning major events, fewer and fewer sporting events are taking place. But how should sports betting providers react when enthusiastic betting customers, who want to pursue their hobby, no longer have an offer to bet on? What can you do as a provider who wants to remain relevant and maintain a corresponding offer for your players? 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/17/2020

Casinos Push for Cashless Gambling Payments, Citing Virus, A Boost for Bitcoin?

Casinos Push for Cashless Gambling Payments, Citing Virus, A Boost for Bitcoin?

The American casino industry wants gambling regulators to make it easier to adopt cashless payment transactions on the casino floor, citing a desire to help customers avoid handling money during the coronavirus outbreak. 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jun/16/2020

How Popular TV Shows Have Been Converted into Casino Games

How Popular TV Shows Have Been Converted into Casino Games

The huge appeal of our favourite TV shows means that they often cross over into different markets and parts of life. One great example of how this happens is with the way that some of them have been turned into casino games.

Which programmes have made it into casinos, and what it is about this combination that has made it such a popular approach these days?   

 

Submitted by Payton on, Jun/16/2020

Sportsbet Ordered to Refund Player, Brakes Placed on Quick Sportsbook Recovery

Sportsbet Ordered to Refund Player, Brakes Placed on Quick Sportsbook Recovery

In a rare judgement, Sportsbet has been ordered to refund almost $100,000 to a man who had "self excluded" from gambling, but was still allowed to open an account and lost a fortune.  The gambler wagered almost $150,000.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jun/15/2020

How Much Do We Depend on Video Games?

How Much Do We Depend on Video Games?

Video games have become a very important part of our lives, and we shall check the finer points of the role they play in this article. A majority of the population has found some kind of recluse in video games. They are often our most preferred entertainment options after a long tiring day. How do they work to make our mood better? What are some of the most preferred gaming choices?

Submitted by Payton on, Jun/15/2020

SBC Digital Summit North America Unveils Big-Name Speaker Roster

SBC Digital Summit North America Unveils Big-Name Speaker Roster

The SBC Digital Summit North America will feature a stellar speaker line-up with Jay Snowden (CEO, Penn National Gaming), Virginia McDowell (Board Member, GVC Holdings), Erika Nardini (CEO, BarStool Sports) and Bryan Bennett (COO, Betfred USA) among the 75 big names from the betting and gaming industry.

Submitted by Press Release on, Jun/15/2020

Leagues Joint Letter Asks for Sports Betting in Canada, Family Goes to Prison

Leagues Joint Letter Asks for Sports Betting in Canada, Family Goes to Prison

With the success of legalized sports betting n the United States, the major sports leagues have asked provinces in Canada to amend their current laws.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jun/14/2020

NASCAR Betting – Dixie Vodka 400 Odds

NASCAR Betting – Dixie Vodka 400 Odds

It’s another quick turnaround for NASCAR with the Cup Series heading to Florida for Sunday’s Dixie Vodka 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. The reconfigured schedule has a bunch of races packed tightly together with this being the second event this week after Martin Truex Jr. won at Martinsville on Wednesday. Drivers also need to adjust to the 1.5-mile oval at Miami following the half-mile sprint in Virginia.

Submitted by Phil Simon on, Jun/12/2020

How does a Sportsbook Website Work?

How does a Sportsbook Website Work?

If you are looking to be an agent and are interested in how a sportsbook website would work for your players, then the first thing you need to do is get set up with a pay per head company.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/12/2020

Sports Gambling Handle Rises in Indiana

Indiana’s May total sports betting handle was $37,334,940, an increase of 41.9% from April’s $26,304,128, according to figures released Wednesday by the Indiana Gaming Commission. Sports betting revenue in May was $3,179,968, up 103.9% from April’s $1,559,884. 

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jun/11/2020

Sponsors of Ohio Sports Betting Bills Optimistic on a Deal

Sponsors of Ohio Sports Betting Bills Optimistic on a Deal

Efforts to legalize sports betting in Ohio have made halting progress more than a year after bills were introduced in the House and Senate, although sponsors of the conflicting legislation believe a deal can be reached.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Jun/10/2020

Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood Florida to Reopen Friday

Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood Florida to Reopen Friday

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, Seminole Casino Coconut Creek and Seminole Classic Casino in Hollywood will reopen with a combined workforce of 3,200 team members at noon on Friday, June 12 under new and stringent “Safe and Sound” program guidelines.  The guidelines include multiple new initiatives designed to create a quality entertainment experience in an environment that helps to keep guests and team members safe.

Submitted by Press Release on, Jun/10/2020

The Benefits of Crypto Casino Gambling

Crypto has emerged as the banking method of choice for millions of online casino players in recent years. Most of the leading casino sites now accept Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies for deposits and withdrawals. These are the seven key benefits of using crypto for online casino gambling:

Submitted by Payton on, Jun/09/2020

SkyCity declares the business has been "encouraging"

Covid-19 left its trace on every field of the industry. Massive companies and enterprises have been shut down amid the fears of spreading the virus which has already killed over 400,000 people.

Submitted by Payton on, Jun/09/2020

Feds Approve Oklahoma’s Newly Negotiated Gambling Compacts

The federal government approved new gambling compacts between Oklahoma and two tribal nations, Gov. Kevin Stitt announced on Monday, but the governor still remains locked in a legal dispute over tribal gambling with other tribes and legislative leaders from his own party.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Jun/08/2020

Can I Place a Bet Online at MyBookie.ag From Illinois?

Can I Place a Bet Online at MyBookie.ag From Illinois?

Illinois the end of 2019 passed a law that will allow gamblers to place sports bets at arenas, ball parks, casinos and even online. While MyBookie is accessible to those living in the state, there are better options currently available to Illinois sports bettors.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Jun/06/2020

The End of Telephone Betting, Tribes Oppose California Sports Betting

The End of Telephone Betting

It's the end of an era as UK-based Bet365 has finally put an end to its telebetting service.  The company cited a lack of interest in placing wagers over one's phone via voice communication. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/06/2020

Online and Land Based Gaming Industries Spotlighted at Digital Conference

Online and Land Based Gaming Industries Spotlighted at Digital Conference

The SBC Digital Summit North America virtual trade show is to deliver a comprehensive examination of the current status of and future opportunities in both the online and land based U.S. gambling industry. 

Submitted by Press Release on, Jun/04/2020

Nevada Betting on Health Safety as Las Vegas Casinos Reopen

Nevada Betting on Health Safety as Las Vegas Casinos Reopen

After 78 days of historic quiet, cards will be cut, dice will roll and jackpots can jingle again 12:01 a.m. Thursday at casinos in Las Vegas and throughout Nevada. 

Submitted by Associated Press on, Jun/03/2020

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