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Rams Open as -4 Point Favorites vs. Bengals for Super Bowl 56

Rams Open as -4 Point Favorites vs. Bengals for Super Bowl 56

The LA Rams rallied to beat the Niners 20-17 in the NFC Championship game and punched their ticket to the Super Bowl becoming only the second team to host the big game.  The first time game last year in Tampa Bay.  The Bucs won that game.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Jan/30/2022

Start a Sportsbook Legally?

Start a Sportsbook Legally?

We are entering a new age in the gambling world because now the United States has finally jumped on board and allowed each individual State to decide if they want to legally allow gambling in their state.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jan/30/2022

Man United in Disarray as Alleged Domestic Violence Images Surface on Social Media

Man United in Disarray as Alleged Domestic Violence Images Surface on Social Media

The accusations surface just as Manchester United is set to take part in the Champions League.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jan/30/2022

NFL Conference Championship Betting Recap with Dave Mason: Check Out the Betting Action

NFL Conference Championship Betting Recap with Dave Mason: Check Out the Betting Action

Dave Mason returns to let you know which sides are getting the most love for this upcoming NFL Conference Championship round.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jan/30/2022

Tom Brady is NOT Retiring....YET

Tom Brady is NOT Retiring....YET

After losing to the Eagles and backup quarterback Nick Foles the following year, Brady got his sixth championship when New England shut down the Rams following the 2018 season.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Jan/29/2022

NCAA Men's Basketball Best Bets January 29, 2022: Baylor Bears vs. Alabama Crimson Tide

NCAA Men's Basketball Best Bets January 29, 2022: Baylor Bears vs. Alabama Crimson Tide

The Baylor Bears vs. Alabama Crimson Tide game featured a line of Bears -2.  Gambling911.com has a line of Bears -4.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Jan/28/2022

College Basketball Best Bets January 29, 2022: Oklahoma Sooners vs. Auburn Tigers

College Basketball Best Bets January 29, 2022: Oklahoma Sooners vs. Auburn Tigers

The Sooners vs. Auburn game line was coming in at Tigers -9.5.  Auburn has only lost one game this season and is 15-5 Against The Spread. 

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Jan/28/2022

Common Problems With Bookie Sports Betting Software

Common Problems With Bookie Sports Betting Software

One of the main issues Gambling911.com has identified when it comes to choosing the right sportsbook software for your bookie business is the failure to identify between a turnkey solution and a full service Pay Per Head platform. 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/28/2022

What the Spread Should Be on the Michigan Wolverines vs. Michigan State Spartans Basketball Game January 29

What the Spread Should Be on the Michigan Wolverines vs. Michigan State Spartans Basketball Game January 29

Gambling911.com anticipates the spread on the Michigan vs. MSU Saturday college basketball game to be set at Spartans -4.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jan/28/2022

Florida Sports Betting Dead Until 2025

Florida Sports Betting Dead Until 2025

Florida Election Champions just barely collect half the signatures required for a ballot initiative while Las Vegas Sands campaign reportedly includes unauthorized signature of an election supervisor.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jan/28/2022

Delaware-Towson Basketball Game Suspended Due to Players Slipping on the Floor?

Delaware-Towson Basketball Game Suspended Due to Players Slipping on the Floor?

The Delaware vs. Towson Men's Basketball game was suspended Thursday night due to 'unsafe conditions' at Towson.  Those who had gambled on this game were wondering what might happen to their bets.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Jan/27/2022

MaxBet TV Selects Setplex for First Ever Gambling Television Network

MaxBet TV Selects Setplex for First Ever Gambling Television Network

Partnership Enables MaxBet TV to Stream a Broad Range of Content at High Speeds to Anywhere in the World Leveraging Setplex’s Globally Redundant Infrastructure.

Submitted by Press Release on, Jan/27/2022

USMNT a Near Lock to Qualify for World Cup

USMNT a Near Lock to Qualify for World Cup

USMNT takes on El Salvador tonight, which kicks off a string of three World Cup qualifiers over the next week.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jan/27/2022

Early Super Bowl Lines for the Four Possible Matchups

The Super Bowl LVI matchup won't be set until Sunday night, but we can take an early look at what the spreads for the potential matchup will be.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jan/27/2022

Steelers QB Roethlisberger Retires at 39

The longtime Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback announced his retirement on Thursday, saying it was “time to clean out my locker, hang up my cleats” after 18 years, two Super Bowls, countless team records and a spot in the Hall of Fame all but secure.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Jan/27/2022

Mobile Sports Betting Goes Live in Louisiana Friday

Mobile Sports Betting Goes Live in Louisiana Friday

With the exception of a handful of parishes, mobile sports wagering goes live in Louisiana just in time for the NFL Conference Championship games.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jan/27/2022

UAE Sheikhdom to Allow Gaming as Wynn Resorts Plans Project

UAE Sheikhdom to Allow Gaming as Wynn Resorts Plans Project

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — One of the seven sheikhdoms in the United Arab Emirates said Tuesday it will allow “gaming” while announcing a multibillion-dollar deal with Las Vegas-based casino giant Wynn Resorts.

The announcement by Ras al-Khaimah comes after months of rumors about gambling coming to the UAE, home to skyscraper-studded Dubai and oil-rich Abu Dhabi. Islam, the religion of the Arabian Peninsula, prohibits gambling.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Jan/27/2022

What You Need to Know About Sports Betting in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania has very friendly laws towards sports betting, both online and land-based. The favorable legislation came into force in 2017. The first in-person betting would only happen a year later, though. In 2019, the state also allowed mobile betting. Pennsylvanians have had a multitude of options ever since. Here's your guide if you want to take your chances at the Keystone State.  

Submitted by Payton on, Jan/27/2022

Conference Championship Map Shows Who Each State Fans Are Rooting For This Weekend

Conference Championship Map Shows Who Each State Fans Are Rooting For This Weekend

A Twitter study using geo-tagged data revealed the team every state is rooting for in Sunday’s NFL Conference Championship games. 

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jan/27/2022

Oliviera Favored Over Gaethje at UFC 274

Oliviera Favored Over Gaethje at UFC 274

Charles Oliviera is the -155 favorite, Justin Gaethje the +135 dog.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jan/26/2022

Safer Gambling in 2022 - Tips for Users and Potential Legislation from the Govt

Safer Gambling in 2022 - Tips for Users and Potential Legislation from the Govt

The gambling and iGaming industry in Ireland is worth millions of Euros a year. This shows, if nothing else, that those in Ireland are huge fans of online casinos and sports betting. The issues in Ireland are that many of the laws that regulate gambling are somewhat outdated. Some of these date back as far as 1930 and so can obviously never cover the phenomenon of online gambling.

Submitted by Payton on, Jan/26/2022

What Makes a Good Sportsbook

What Makes a Good Sportsbook

There are over a thousand sportsbooks today. Yet, some operators have hundreds of thousands of gamblers while others are struggling to widen their clientele. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jan/26/2022

Barnicle Nails It Regarding MLB Hypocrisy Over Pete Rose: League Now in Bed With DraftKings

Barnicle Nails It Regarding MLB Hypocrisy Over Pete Rose: League Now in Bed With DraftKings

In a segment of "Morning Joe" Wednesday morning discussing how both Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were kept off the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot, the discussion inevitably came back to Pete Rose.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jan/26/2022

Forensic Files Keeps The Greek, Olympic Sports Alive: Book Helped Solve Infamous Triple Homicide

Olympic Sports (TheGreek.com) was one of the first and most respected offshore sportsbooks to emerge on the scene back in the 1990s.  Founder Spiro Athanas was a beloved figure in the industry.  He would eventually run into some trouble and sell his Jamaica-based book.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jan/25/2022

Best Bets Wednesday January 26, 2022

Best Bets Wednesday January 26, 2022

The Vols look like a good bet on the moneyline having gone 10-0 at home this season but you are looking at a steep -360 price versus the Gators.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Jan/25/2022

Is It Time for Women to Embrace Sports Betting?

Is It Time for Women to Embrace Sports Betting?

Hearing a group of women talk about the latest odds for NFL matches or discussing fantasy football is rare, even though they are watching sport in higher and higher numbers. Some think it’s because it doesn’t interest them, others believe it’s the result of a male dominated betting industry.

Submitted by Payton on, Jan/25/2022

The 5 Biggest Perks of Buying Cryptocurrency

The 5 Biggest Perks of Buying Cryptocurrency

Buying digital currency that you can’t physically withdraw from a cashpoint might seem an odd choice to some, but it isn’t as far fetch as you might think – especially not in 2022. After all, paying with cash is no longer necessary and according to Forbes, the pandemic has only fast-forwarded this trend. That’s why cryptocurrency is on the up. 

Submitted by Payton on, Jan/25/2022

Sean Payton Stepping Away From Saints: Next Head Coach Odds

BetOnline will likely be paying out $900 on a $100 bet to a few lucky gamblers.

BetOnline will likely be paying out $900 on a $100 bet to a few lucky gamblers.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jan/25/2022

Brady to Speak With Family About His Future as Retirement Not Happening According to Oddsmakers

Brady to Speak With Family About His Future as Retirement Not Happening According to Oddsmakers

BetOnline opened Brady at -2000 as a favorite NOT to retire before next season.  That price has since dropped to -700.  Brady retiring before the 2022 season still pays out $400 for every $100 bet.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jan/25/2022

Federal Judge Appeals Ruling That Scrapped Sports Betting in Florida

Federal Judge Appeals Ruling That Scrapped Sports Betting in Florida

Plus signature gatherers allegedly engaging in fraud.  One of the elections supervisor finds his own unauthorized signature submitted.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jan/25/2022

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How to Stay Safe When Playing at Online Casinos in the US

 

Gambling911.com has been a trusted voice in online-gaming safety since 2003, delivering expert analysis and up-to-the-minute news. In this guide, our Chief Casino Industry Correspondent, B.E. Delmer, an engineer turned gaming expert, walks you through every step of a secure registration and casino login process, drawing on both technical rigor and a passion for responsible play.

NY Sets Online Betting Record with $248.9M in May

Underlining its grip on the nation’s largest legal betting market, New York crossed the $2 billion mark in total wagers for the third straight month in May, while gross revenue climbed to an all-time high—nudging past the previous peak set earlier this year and landing more than 22% above last May’s return.