Gambling
Only 45% of US Population are Aware that Federal Ban on Gambling Lifted
A recent survey on the current attitudes towards online gambling in the US has revealed that less than half of the population are aware of the 2018 US Senate ruling.
What Are the Odds of Your Sportsbook or PPH Shop Staying in Business?
Everyone knew that the coronavirus would be bad. Yet, even the darkest forecast could not predict just how bad the whole situation has become. The sports betting industry has basically ground to a halt with every major sports betting event off the board. Even the most successful sports betting operations are feeling the pain in a situation that could get even worse before it starts to get better.
Give Your Sportsbook a Big Casino Boost With Price Per Head
With sports betting on pause for a few weeks or even months, depending on how well things evolve in this coronavirus crisis, sportsbooks from all over the world have turned their focus and efforts to the next obvious product in stock, the casino.
Time to Get to Know and Bet on Esports
To many, Esports might sound like something new that sportsbooks are offering now that all the major sports leagues have been suspended, due to the Covid-19 crisis that’s affecting the whole planet. However, electronic sports are not new at all, bookies have been offering these markets for years now, and audiences for these games are counted by millions.
Crackdown on Noncompliant Online Gambling Affiliates, Betway Boots UK Affiliates
Marketing compliance expert Rightlander released a new ‘Fast Track’ incentive monitoring study following the Spanish government's order to restrict the promotion of games of chance and online gaming on all advertisement chains. The country took this action as all of its citizens are required to remain indoors during the current coronavirus pandemic.
Covid-19: Russian Ping-Pong Steals the Show, Casino Employees Test Positive
“Russian ping-pong has stolen the show,” said Nick Bogdanovich of the William Hill betting chain. “You can’t even find it streaming anywhere to watch, but people are betting on it.”
Gambling and Sports Betting News April 6, 2020: NJ Casinos Losing $540 Mil a Day, Tribal Casinos Could Go Under
Atlantic City is virtually a wasteland that is costing the state $540 million in casino-related revenues every month while they remain locked down amid the deadly pandemic while a number of Tribal casinos are not likely to survive an extended shutdown beyond June.
NBA winning odds
The current NBA regular season is being put on hold until further notice, due to the global coronavirus pandemic, but the attention is there on the 29 out of 30 teams which still compete for the title.
Gambling and Sports Betting News April 4, 2020: TVG Horse Racing Network Seizing the Moment Amidst Pandemic
A handful of U.S. tracks have soldiered on through the pandemic, closing their gates to fans and running strictly for a TV and simulcast audience. TVG is providing a bit of balm for two bereft populations — people who watch sports, and people who bet on them — by continuing to show races on its cable channel and offering wagering via its website. Fox’s FS1 and FS2 networks also are airing some live horse racing.
SC Prosecutors: Deputy Took Bribes to Protect Gamblers
A deputy in South Carolina took money from illegal gamblers for five years to protect them from the law and kept feeding them information after the payments stopped, authorities said.
Generate a Great Profit for Your Bookie Biz
Bookies, you must be generating a profit per head and we want to show you the best way to do so. You are in this business to earn a fantastic income and there is no reason you shouldn’t be doing exactly that. Now is the perfect time to start earning profits where you may not realize you can earn them.
MGM Springfield Taken For $30k By Brazen Cheat
The MGM hotel and casino in Springfield, Massachusetts is suing an individual for allegedly engaging in one of the oldest cheats in the books.
Bitcoin Gambling News: Bitcoin Shoots Past $7K Mark as Investors Search for Stability
Here you will find all the latest news pertaining to Bitcoin and the world of online gambling.
140 Industry Leaders Join SBC Digital Summit Speaker line-up
The SBC Digital Summit is to feature a line-up of 140 big names from the global betting and gaming sector, with speakers including Carsten Koerl (CEO & Founder, Sportradar), Jesper Svensson (CEO, Betsson Group) and Paris Smith (CEO, Pinnacle).
G2E Asia Planning to Move Forward with July Dates for 2020 Trade Show
G2E Asia 2020 plans to go ahead with its already postponed July 28-30 conference in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gambling and Sports Betting News April 1, 2020: SBTech Cyberattack Shuts Down Sportsbooks, Casino
A cyber attach on SBTech has shut down online sportsbooks across the USA that rely on the betting platform. This includes all wagering in the state of Oregon. Not that there is much to bet on with most sports on hiatus as a coronavirus pandemic grips the world.
Online Gambling Addiction Soars Amid Covid-19 Pandemic
The government of Spain on Tuesday imposed emergency restrictions on the advertising of online casinos. This includes promotion via YouTube and other social media outlets.
Common Bookmaking Mistakes You Need to Avoid
While bookmakers can make great money if they're smart, they can also end up losing everything if they're not. Bookmaking requires you to be on your toes, discreet, and a good judge of character.
Technology and Gambling
Technology has assisted in advancing many industries, including gambling. It wasn’t that long ago when bookies were still using a pen and paper to track all of the bets they were taking in.
CoolBet Customer 50,000 Gets Big Surprise
Emilie Lundegård Pedersen (19) from Bodø became Norwegian customer number 50,000 at coolbet, the company that has been voted the country's best for two years in a row. The prize is around US$1000.
Gambling and Sports Betting News March 30, 2020: Asia Casinos Predict Up to 80% Visitor Drop First Half of 2020
Here are today's headlines in the world of gambling and sports betting as they happen - Monday March 30, 2020.
Tribal Gaming Official Rejects Oklahoma Governor’s Offer
The state’s top Native American gaming official rejected Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt’s latest casino gambling offer on Friday and accused the governor of trying to take advantage of the tribes during the coronavirus pandemic.
Gambling and Sports Betting News March 26, 2020: Still No Mobile Sports Betting in NY
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has put the kibosh on mobile sports betting for 2020.
CEOs to Share Post-COVID-19 Vision at Industry’s Biggest Online Conference
SBC Events is launching the SBC Digital Summit - the biggest ever online conference in the betting & gaming industry as it comes to terms with the deep impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
William Hill Lays Off Half Its Workforce
William Hill has laid off more than half of its 1000 plus US workforce in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. The changes are intended to be temporary with Hill expecting to bring back most of the employees once sports resume.
What is the Role of a Line Manager?
What they do essentially dictates the success or failure of the online sportsbook they represent. In other words; their butts are on the line daily! Ha, we wax comics, however, this is true. A line manager has a tough job and what they do daily affects the bottom line.
Gambling and Sports Betting News March 24, 2020: Sports Betting Expansion in US on Hold
Here are today's headlines in the world of gambling and sports betting as they happen - Tuesday March 24, 2020.
Virtual Online Gambling Conference May 7
Registrations are open for the first virtual conference in the gambling industry.
Virginia Poised to Legalize Casinos at Unlucky Time
Talk about bad luck. Two weeks ago, Virginia lawmakers approved legislation to allow developers to build five large casino resorts around the state in what supporters have long hoped will be a dramatic economic boost to struggling areas. Virginia is one of the few states in the country where casinos are currently banned.
Gambling and Sports Betting News March 23, 2020: Bet365 Sets Up Multi-Million Package for Employees
Here are today's headlines in the world of gambling and sports betting as they happen - Monday March 23, 2020.
