Gambling
PlayUp Sold, Sheldon Adelson Rolls Over in His Grave as Sands Casino Expected to Go Online
PlayUp is said to be exiting the Colorado market as a result of the likely sale.
Mobster Brought in to Assist in Wake of Alabama Betting Scandal
Nick Saban said the Alabama football program’s gambling education included a talk from former mobster Michael Franzese.
Adam Burns: Best Day of Year to Bet Sports, Most Traders Off
"If you want to pick off stale lines today is your day at most sports books as is pretty much the quietest day of the year and 90% of traders have a day off."
New Barstool Sportsbook Site Launches
"The Barstool Sportsbook app has been upgraded to deliver you an even better betting experience. We have expanded markets with more betting options, created a more user friendly app and navigation, better cashout availability and a new wallet & cashier experience."
NCAA: 175 Sports Betting Violations Since 2018, 17 Active Probes
Athletes, coaches and administrators committed violations ranging from $5 wagers to “providing inside information” and that the active investigations have a similar span in severity.
Former NFL Player Sued for Nonpayment to Casino: More Revelations Emerge
Bodycam footage of Kroy Biermann shows him claiming his soon-to-be ex spent $700,000 betting in the last two and a half years.
Why is Sports Betting Illegal in California?
Sports betting has come a long way within a very short space of time in the US, with more than 30 states now allowing wagering within their shores.
5 Dumbest Things: DraftKings Customers Mock CEO 'Love of Competition', 32 Cent Daily Limits?
"Competition for the quickest book to limit anyone who wins a few bets? Pathetic excuse for a Sportsbook but the app is second to none."
Fox Bet Gone? Extinction Possible as Murdochs Face Make or Break Decision
Flutter can walk away from the Fox Bet joint venture next month (August 2023), which means either Fox steps up with its own funding and organization to run it, or the Fox Bet brand goes the way of the dinosaurs.
$10 Million GTD Venom Fever is Back at ACR Poker
With a huge 717 seats guaranteed, you have tons of chances to punch your ticket into our $2,650 buy-in tourney that begins Thursday, July 20th
Security Cameras Captured Damning Evidence in Alabama Betting Scandal
“[Video cameras] can see the [text] conversation back-and-forth" between two alleged conspirators. “It couldn’t have been any more reckless.” And they were using the encrypted Signal app. DOH!!!!
Latest Musk-Zuck Challenge Requires Rules, Privacy Betting Odds
Vanity Fair, The Guardian and Complex have already reported the lengthy (or not-so-lengthy) details, but in case you haven't seen the latest challenge from Elon Musk to Mark Zuckerberg, keep reading.
The Cage Live Event Returns to San Jose, Costa Rica
Taking place this summer in San Jose, Costa Rica, poker players can experience the ACR popular cash game in a time-based tournament format at the luxurious Sheraton Hotel in their recently expanded poker room.
Unibet Vows Fixes Following Gambling911 Scathing Reports
Our own Thomas Somach had highlighted how folks were unable to place bets with the Unibet mobile app over extended periods of time in the state.
Barstool Sports Confirms Early Cashouts on Pending Wagers Will Be Affected by Platform Change
There has been some confusion in regard to Barstool Sportsbook notifying customers that "Open wagers placed prior to July 10, 2023 will not be eligible for cash out following the re-launch".
Can't Bet the All Star Game at Barstool Sportsbook, Open Wagers Placed Before Downtime Ineligible for Cash Out
Site is scheduled to be down all week long.
Mouth: 'Main Event is Just a Money Grab Now'
Mike Matusow unleashes on WSOP Main Event for reging with 60bb when 6k players already out.
Barstool Sports to Shut Down Sportsbook: Kambi Out
The site anticipates being down for 72 hours through much of the MLB All Star Break.
Comparing Sportsbook Company Valuations to Investiing in Pizza Companies
Would you invest in a pizza company that makes lousy pizza??
The Clown Files: Maine Has White Supremacist Sympathizer in Charge of Sports Betting (Update)
What Milt Champion tweeted out was more than just "racially insensitive"...and this is the person in charge of gambling regulation in Maine? Now he was just handed a one week suspension after enjoying time off with pay.
Can I Bet on FanDuel Sportsbook From Nebraska
You will not be able to bet on the FanDuel sportsbook app from the state of Nebraska for the foreseeable future. You can, however, bet with sites licensed outside the state of Nebraska.
Playboy Casino Chip Redemptions No Longer Allowed in NJ... 40 Years After Casino Shuts Down
David Rebuck, director of the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement, issued an emergency order on Friday July, 7, 2023, putting an immediate end to the checks from the Playboy Casino.
Maverick Gaming Challenging Washington State’s Tribal Exclusivity for Sports Betting
Maverick Gaming filed an appeal with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals regarding its challenge to Washington’s tribal exclusivity for sports betting and casino gambling on July 7.
NFL Gambling Policy: Nothing Pertaining to Agents?
The NFL just announced a series of additional suspensions for violation of the league's gambling policy, all the while enjoying a cozy relationship with the likes of FanDuel and DraftKings.
Mouth Defends Poker Brat's Over-the-Top Main Event Entrances: 'Without Phil Most of You Would Be Homeless'
"Him and Mike Sexton had the vision to make it what it is today, so clap your hands and sat ty @phil_hellmuth for everything I have!"
2023 World Series of Poker Main Event Largest Attendance Ever
The 2023 World Series of Poker main event has attracted 8846 entries and still counting. This exceeds the record 8773 set in 2006, making this year's WSOP main event the largest ever!
Are Pay Per Head Bookie Businesses Now fully Legal With DC Circuit Decision?
On June 30, 2023, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit reversed the district court’s ruling in West Flagler Associates, Ltd. v. Haaland. The result is that the Seminole tribe can now take bets from their casinos and - interestingly enough - remotely.
Genovese Crime Family Mobster Thomas Poli Sentenced for Racketeering, Threatening Deadbeats
“I just yelled at people and threatened them,” the wiseguy told the judge back in September upon entering into a guilty plea.
NFL Policy Prohibits Gifts From Gambling Entities....Unless You Are Fanatics?
Mike Florio wants to know how the policy applies to a recent lavish party held by Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin and points out that nonlawyers do not use the term "de minimis" as it appears in the NFL gambling policy.
New Jersey Sports Betting is Here to Stay: Was Set to Expire in the Fall
Legal authorization for online casino gambling in New Jersey was set to expire in November of this year (2023). However, Gov. Phil Murphy last week signed iGaming extension legislation into law on June 30. This means the law has been extended for another five years.
