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Spanky: Bookmakers Increasing Limits Often More Telling Than a Major Line Move

Spanky: Bookmakers Increasing Limits Often More Telling Than a Major Line Move

Plus, it was ten years today the NFL and other leagues warned us about the ills of sports betting.  So what happened?  And, Bally's inks deal with New York Yankees.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Aug/07/2022

US Affiliate Marketing Spending Reached $9.1 Billion in 2021

A new industry study produced by the Performance Marketing Association (PMA) shows affiliate marketing spending grew 47% versus calendar year 2018 plus we look at social influencers role in affiliate marketing and explore the CPL model now being implemented by Affilka by SOFTSWISS.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Aug/07/2022

Betting Football Reading a Season Preview Magazine Akin to Believing in Unicorns Says Pro

Betting Football Reading a Season Preview Magazine Akin to Believing in Unicorns Says Pro

Today's question for sports bettors: Does reading a season preview book or magazine really offer useful betting info?  One popular pro bettor says that, those who do "might as well believe in unicorns".

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Aug/07/2022

Bet on These Potential First Time Playoff Teams - 2023 College Football

Bet on These Potential First Time Playoff Teams - 2023 College Football

Texas A&M appears early on to have the best shot of making the 2023 College Football Playoffs as a team that has never been there before.  They are favored to win OVER 8.5 regular season games and have the 5th best odds (24-1) of winning College Football Playoff Championship.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Aug/06/2022

Man Arrested for Killing in Mirage Hotel and Casino on Vegas Strip

Man Arrested for Killing in Mirage Hotel and Casino on Vegas Strip

Billy Deray Hemsley, 54, has been arrested following the killing of one person and wounding of two others in a Las Vegas Strip hotel.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Aug/06/2022

Sharps Kill it With NFL Preseason HOF Game

Sharps Kill it With NFL Preseason HOF Game

Plus NY could take in $400M if internet casinos legalized and should affiliate managers be required to take a course on being an affiliate manager?

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Aug/05/2022

Bloodbath Continues for BetMGM, Entain

Bloodbath Continues for BetMGM, Entain

MGM, one of the biggest players in the world's gambling industry, has lost $71 million courtesy of its US-based sports betting app BetMGM between the months of April and June of this year.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Aug/05/2022

DraftKings Beats Both its Consensus EPS and Revenue Estimates for Q2

DraftKings Beats Both its Consensus EPS and Revenue Estimates for Q2

The U.S. sports betting company shined in Friday's released earnings report with its share price up 16.56% on the news.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Aug/05/2022

DraftKings to Report Earnings on Friday

DraftKings to Report Earnings on Friday

Estimates calling for an adjusted loss of $0.82 per share on revenue of $438.3 million.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/04/2022

SBC Barcelona Summit 2022: Conflicts, Contrasts & New Opportunities

SBC Barcelona Summit 2022: Conflicts, Contrasts & New Opportunities

Plus: $30K standard app limit on the preseason Hall of Fame game at Circa Sports, and Washington Commanders apply for sports betting license.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/04/2022

What Will Be the Tax for Massachusetts Sports Betting?

What Will Be the Tax for Massachusetts Sports Betting?

Massachusetts gamblers will be taxed on sports bet winnings the same way they are on other gambling income. This means a 24% federal tax and 5% state tax.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Aug/04/2022

Learn How to Optimise the Payment Journey and Navigate Compliance Standards in Online Gambling

The "Payments and Compliance Zone"  is the perfect space to engage with operator Heads of Payments, Responsible Gambling Managers and Compliance Directors, connect with financial institutions and meet safer-gambling specialists.

The "Payments and Compliance Zone"  is the perfect space to engage with operator Heads of Payments, Responsible Gambling Managers and Compliance Directors, connect with financial institutions and meet safer-gambling specialists.

Submitted by Press Release on, Aug/04/2022

How Crypto and Esports Are Fueling Each Other’s Growth

Plus drawing parallels between Bitcoin and the New Internet.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Aug/04/2022

Bettor Collective Loses Out to Catena Media in Lucrative NJ Media Space

Bettor Collective Loses Out to Catena Media in Lucrative NJ Media Space

Online sports betting super affiliate Catena Media announced a new parternship deal with Advance Local in the state of New Jersey.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Aug/03/2022

NFL to Appeal Browns QB Deshaun Watson's Six-Game Suspension

NFL to Appeal Browns QB Deshaun Watson's Six-Game Suspension

"The NFL notified the NFLPA that it will appeal Judge Robinson's disciplinary decision and filed its brief this afternoon. Commissioner Roger Goodell will determine who will hear the appeal."

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Aug/03/2022

What Are the Regular Season Wins Total Odds for the Wisconsin Badgers - 2022?

What Are the Regular Season Wins Total Odds for the Wisconsin Badgers - 2022?

The total on the Wisconsin Badgers for regular season wins in 2022 was coming in at 8.5 and favoring the OVER at -140.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Aug/03/2022

What Are the Regular Season Wins Total Odds for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons - 2022?

What Are the Regular Season Wins Total Odds for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons - 2022?

This year's Demon Deacons should be quite good with the oddsmakers posting a regular wins total at 8.5 and the OVER is priced at -150.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Aug/03/2022

Dustin Poirier vs. Michael Chandler Fight Odds Released

Dustin Poirier vs. Michael Chandler Fight Odds Released

Poirier opened at -150, Chandler +130 but that line shifted within minutes.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Aug/03/2022

Bovada.lv Down: When Will the Website Be Back Up? (Back Up)

The Bovada.lv website was down as of Wednesday morning heading into the afternoon hours.  The site claims it is undergoing "routine maintenance".   Its sister casino site, Ignition, was also down.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Aug/03/2022

Ignition Casino Down

The popular Ignition Casino went down Wednesday morning with o estimated time when the site would be back up again. 

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Aug/03/2022

NFC West Spreads and Futures for 2022

NFC West Spreads and Futures for 2022

The reigning Super Bowl champs reside in the NFC West, and the division looks to be a formidable one, at least outside of a rebuilding Seattle squad.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Aug/03/2022

Browns Super Bowl, AFC North Odds Slashed Following News of Deshaun Watson's 6-Game Suspension

Browns Super Bowl, AFC North Odds Slashed Following News of Deshaun Watson's 6-Game Suspension

The Browns Super Bowl odds moved from 33-1 to 18-1, their AFC Championship odds from 18-1 to 10-1 and their AFC North odds from 4-1 to 2-1.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Aug/03/2022

Advertising Standards Authority Continues its Crackdown With Two Sportsbooks Ads Banned

 Advertising Standards Authority Continues its Crackdown With Two Sportsbooks Ads Banned

A Coral ad featuring "excited spectators at a horse race accompanied by a dramatic soundtrack" has been pulled from the airwaves.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Aug/02/2022

What Are the Regular Season Wins Total Odds for the USC Trojans - 2022?

What Are the Regular Season Wins Total Odds for the USC Trojans - 2022?

The USC Trojans are expected to win 9.5 regular season games in 2022, and are favored to do so.  Their odds of winning the College Football Playoff Championship were among the shortest this season, 5th and 20-1.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Aug/02/2022

Can't Use My Credit Card to Open a Sportsbook Account in Massachusetts

Can't Use My Credit Card to Open Sportsbook Account in Massachusetts

The language in the passed measure in Massachusetts is explicit: Bets can be made in-person and online, but the bill doesn't allow bets to be placed using a credit card.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Aug/02/2022

Ace Per Head's Bookie Software Boasts Robust Security Measures For Safe Online Betting

The pay per head software provider boasts over 20 years of versatile betting options for bookie sites of all sizes.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/02/2022

Online Side Jobs for Students

Online Side Jobs for Students

Being a student during a tough economy is difficult, but luckily with all the technology in the world there are now various online side job options for students. One unique option that also has tons of upside for lucrative profits is to become an online bookie. In addition, you can be your own boss, and need limited capital and time to be successful.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/02/2022

Bookie Software: Top Pay Per Head Service

Bookie Software: Top Pay Per Head Service

It is important to choose the best sports betting software that will offer a quality user experience. Read about bookie software: Top pay per head service.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/02/2022

BetMGM Ending Promos in States is Killing Affiliates

As anticipated, the high tax rates in places like Pennsylvania are now taking their toll on the books that operate there.  BetMGM is no exception and this week they opted to halt their promo offers there and in New Jersey.  In all other states, BetMGM will be stopping their "Bet and Get" promo.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/01/2022

What Are the Regular Season Wins Total Odds for the Texas A&M Aggies - 2022?

What Are the Regular Season Wins Total Odds for the Texas A&M Aggies - 2022?

Texas A&M is a favorite to win OVER 8.5 regular season games in 2022, allowing for three losses.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Aug/01/2022

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