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Sports Betting Beat: Costa Rica Licenses, US Payment Solutions

Sports Betting Beat: Costa Rica Licenses, US Payment Solutions

These are the top stories for Monday April 12, 2021 in the world of sports betting.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Apr/12/2021

PA Man Used Credit Card Swiped From Casino for Online Gambling

PA Man Used Credit Card Swiped From Casino for Online Gambling

A Bethleham, Pennsylvania man is accused of stealing a credit card from a casino guest that he later used to gamble online.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Apr/11/2021

W88 Bookmarkers - The Most Prestigious Bookie In Asia

W88 Bookmarkers - The Most Prestigious Bookie In Asia

W88 is known by players as one of the oldest and most respected betting bookmarkers in Asia. In recent years, with the increasing demand for betting by players, the W88 bookie has expanded the betting market to many countries. With the desire to bring players many new experiences, the W88 bookie applies advanced technology for betting products.

Submitted by Payton on, Apr/11/2021

Odds Released on Meghan Markle Attending Prince Philip's Funeral

Odds Released on Meghan Markle Attending Prince Philip's Funeral

It's a sad day for the world as it was revealed Friday that Prince Edward, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, had passed away.  He was 99 and lived an otherwise amazing life.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Apr/09/2021

New York's Path to Mobile Sports Betting Questionable

New York is expected to allow for two mobile sports betting master licensees with a minimum of four skins, a model many view as least competitive.

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Apr/09/2021

Florida Gambling Bills Don't Include Sports Betting

Florida Gambling Bills Don't Include Sports Betting

One of three bills introduced would allow for gambling at former US President Donald Trump's golf resort in Doral just outside Miami

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Apr/08/2021

Maryland Sports Betting Would Have No Cap

Maryland Sports Betting Would Have No Cap

Maryland is on its way to becoming the first state with an unlimited (uncapped) number of online sports betting operators, both online and retail.  This means, in theory at least, that the Old Line State could host just about any current legal operator. Wyoming and Tennessee allow unlimited sports betting licensees online.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Apr/07/2021

New York Approves Online Sports Betting: But What Model?

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has given his blessing to legalized online sports betting in the state as part of the 2022 fiscal year budget.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Apr/06/2021

Detroit’s Ilitch Family Buying Half of Atlantic City Casino

Detroit’s Ilitch Family Buying Half of Atlantic City Casino

A New York hedge fund said Tuesday it is selling as much as half its ownership of Atlantic City’s Ocean Casino to the Ilitch family, which owns professional sports teams, a nationwide pizza chain and a casino in Detroit.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Apr/06/2021

Wyoming Governor Signs Sports Betting, Revenge Porn Bills

Wyoming Governor Signs Sports Betting, Revenge Porn Bills

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon on Monday signed off on legislation allowing legalized sports betting in the nation's least populous state.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Apr/06/2021

Deshaun Watson Facing Criminal Complaint

Deshaun Watson Facing Criminal Complaint

HPD announced the change in the case and said in its statement: “As with any allegation, the Houston Police Department is now conducting an investigation and will not comment further during the investigative process.”

Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/05/2021

Can't Register to Open an Online Betting Account From My Phone in Illinois

The state of Illinois has returned to in-person registration to open an online sports betting account following a pause due to Covid-19. 

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Apr/05/2021

Officer in Urlacher Sports Betting Case Enters Guilty Plea

Officer in Urlacher Sports Betting Case Enters Guilty Plea

A Chicago cop has plead guilty for his role in the operation of a high profile sports betting ring that involved the brother of Bears great Brian Urlacher.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Apr/05/2021

Bet the Twins-Tigers Series - Head-to-Head Trends

Bet the Twins-Tigers Series - Head-to-Head Trends

It's been a tale of two series totals since 2017 depending on what side of the 9

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Apr/05/2021

Sports Betting Beat: AI to Take Over the Duties of Sports Gambling Writers

Sports Betting Beat: AI to Take Over the Duties of Sports Gambling Writers

AIs would all but eliminate the need for sports writers plus Lottery.com purchases the Sports.com domain name with plans to enter lucrative US sports betting market.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Apr/05/2021

Maxim Magazine Enters Into The US Legal Sports Betting Sector

Maxim Magazine Enters Into The US Legal Sports Betting Sector

Through a partnership with the Carousel Group, Maxim Magazine will soon be launching its own tailor-made native iOS and Android sports betting apps available in designated US states and other regions of the world.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Apr/05/2021

Sportsbook Software Language - Things You Might Need to Know

Sports betting has become a popular and mainstream activity, due primarily to its widespread legalization following the United States Supreme Court’s ruling in 2018. It invalidated Nevada’s sole ability to legally offer wagering on sports within the state. Since the ruling, 25 states have passed legislation to allow some types of sportsbooks to operate within their borders.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/04/2021

Prices on Pay Per Head Market

Prices on Pay Per Head Market

The pay per head market fluctuates greatly in both price and quality. There are a dozen and one price per head sites online today. What you get is not always what you see or what you think you're getting. We want to talk about what a price per head can do for you, how much you can expect it to cost you, and if the price up doing business with a price per head is worth it to the overall value of your business.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/04/2021

Sports Betting Industry News Rundown - April 2, 2021: NY Still in Play, More

Sports Betting Industry News Rundown - April 2, 2021: NY Still in Play, More

Sports Handle is reporting that a "deal in principle" could occur this weekend for mobile sports wagering in New York State while Wyoming's Governor could sign off on similar legislation by Midnight Friday.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Apr/02/2021

Sports Betting Effort in Kansas Stalls

Sports Betting Effort in Kansas Stalls

An effort to legalize sports betting in Kansas has stalled, and it’s not clear that state lawmakers can agree on how many places should offer wagering while also navigating other gambling issues clouding the debate.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Apr/02/2021

Best Bets for This Saturday – Apr. 3, 2021

Best Bets for This Saturday – Apr. 3, 2021

This upcoming weekend is one of the biggest of the year in sports betting. The Men’s Final Four will take place on Saturday, and the 2021 MLB season has begun as well. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/02/2021

Feds Want Stiff Sentence for Bookie: Caused One Deadbeat to 'Burst Into Tears'

Feds Want Stiff Sentence for Bookie: Caused One Deadbeat to 'Burst Into Tears'

Gregory Paloian and his agents were so aggressive with gamblers, one actually "burst into tears".  Others were referred to as ‘f*&#%g little pu$%y’, little c&%*sucker'.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Apr/01/2021

Odds on Who Will Replace Roy Williams at UNC

Hubert Davis is an EVEN odds favorite to replace Roy Williams as head coach of UNC.  Williams announced his retirement on Thursday after coaching the Tar Heels for 18 seasons.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Apr/01/2021

KFC Gaming Trends - Finger Licking Good

In the spirit of IHOP's great IHOB gag from a few years back when the pancake chain claimed it would start focusing more on burgers (hence the "B" for the "P"), Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) decided to play its own April Fool's joke Thursday, claiming it had entered into the gaming space.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Apr/01/2021

Detroit Tigers Latest to Join Forces With Gambling Firm

Detroit Tigers Latest to Join Forces With Gambling Firm

The Detroit Tigers announced today that BetMGM, a leading sports betting and digital gaming operator, has become an official gaming partner under the terms of a multi-year sponsorship agreement. Highlights of the sponsorship in the gaming category include BetMGM branding on scoreboards throughout Comerica Park, fan-focused promotions, integrated social media content, and more.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Mar/31/2021

Live Slots Jackpot Record Set at Hard Rock

A HardRockCasino.com player Kristen S. from Toms River, New Jersey won the largest Live Slots jackpot to date, taking home $200,000 after playing the Spitfire online slot machine on Wednesday, March 24.

Submitted by Press Release on, Mar/30/2021

Best Bets, Hot Trends - MLB Series April 1-4, 2021

Best Bets, Hot Trends - MLB Series April 1-4, 2021

Here are your hot trends heading into the first series of 2021 in Major League Baseball.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Mar/30/2021

Stocks in Draftkings Drop Amid NY Sports Betting Concerns

Stocks in Draftkings Drop Amid NY Sports Betting Concerns

The news may not be good for those sports betting operators looking to reach New York State's population of nearly 20 million remotely. Here's why Draftkings stock plummeted Monday.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mar/30/2021

Top Gambling Crime News

Gambling911.com has all your latest gambling crime news headlines

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Mar/29/2021

Draftkings to Buy VSiN

Draftkings to Buy VSiN

Draftkings has acquired VSiN (Vegas Sports Information Network) in an effort to boost its own media profile and drive content.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mar/29/2021

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