Gambling
When Will California Legalize Sports Betting?
As of April 2023, there are 33 states that have legal sports betting but the most populous state, California, isn’t one of them.
The Report on the Development of the International Online Gambling Industry, 2023–2028
Market Growth Fueled by Diverse Sponsorships and Convenient Payment Options
Unibet Tells Customers: Clean Up Your Act!!!
Signs at sportsbook warn customers that if they don’t get the smell out, they can get the hell out.
NFL, Other Leagues Balancing Betting Revenue, Game Integrity
After many years of the NFL and other pro leagues staying as far away as they could from sports betting because they said it was necessary to protect the integrity of their games, they now have a much different challenge.
Online Super Series Runs May 7 Thru 29th With $40 Million GTD
Americas Cardroom has just announced they will be running the biggest series in their long history.
Man Who Bet Under Other People's Names Convicted, Sentenced to 5 Years Prison
Jon Howard, 40, of Epping, Essex, was charged with opening online betting accounts under various individual names without the limitations placed on a single account.
Aaron Rodgers to the Jets: Latest Futures
39-year-old Aaron Rodgers has been traded to the New York Jets after weeks of speculation. He was so certain to be a Jet, oddsmakers had already posted odds of New York winning the Super Bowl within the top five. The Jets pay out $1200 for every $100 bet as of April 24, 2023.
NFL Punishing Players While Continuing to Rake in the Money
One writer points out that Deshaun Watson was originally suspended six games for his sexual misconduct lawsuits, while DeAndre Hopkins was recently suspended six games, fewer weeks than five players suspended for gambling.
Tennessee Tries Pushing Through Measure That Would Bring in Less Tax Revenue
In the first three months of 2023, Tennessee received $22.4 million in tax revenue from mobile sportsbooks. If the 1.85% handle tax were in place, the state would instead have received $20.9 million.
Can I Bet on This Year's NFL Draft Online From My State?
To be clear, BetUS offers betting online from ALL US states on this year's NFL Draft. Bets are done via a browser website and available to those 18 and up.
Unibet Website Keeps Going Down During the NBA Playoffs, WTF?
Our own Thomas Somach reports that the Unibet website in PA went down once again overnight Friday and was back up by Saturday morning, then apparently back down again.
Five NFL Players Suspended for Gambling Violations: Jameson Williams Among Them
Williams will be unable to play until Week 7 while two of his teammates are suspended indefinitely for betting on NFL games with insider information used.
New Jersey to Crack Down on Regulated Sportsbooks
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) Director David Rebuck introduced new initiatives to bolster responsible gaming efforts with a special focus on data collection to determine whether an individual may be suffering from a gambling disorder or addiction. They also demand a stop to dubious promises of “guaranteed wins” or “risk-free” bets.
Gambling911 World Exclusive: Las Vegas Agent and Poker Pro Steve Prentky AKA Steve Penny Dead
Penny had been on life support for more than a week and plug was finally pulled early Thursday morning.
Long Established Gaming Industry Figure Adriaan Brink Passes Away
The CEO of BETR, Adrian Brink, passed away peacefully Thursday. Brink was also heavily involved in tokens and blockchain technology tied to the gaming sector. Details of his death were not immediately known.
Major Leagues, Broadcasters Pledge Responsible Betting Ads
Most of the nation’s major professional sports leagues, plus the media companies Fox and NBCUniversal are creating an alliance to ensure that sports betting advertising is done responsibly and does not target minors.
Bet the Bud Light Executive to Leave First: Marketing VP Alissa Heinerscheid, CEO Brendan Whitworth
A marketing ploy that some say has gone horribly wrong may now be generating heat for company execs while generating a large sum of disgruntled shareholders.
Crazed BetFred Customer Goes on Rampage
Plus no prison time for Ryuk ransomware gang broker after guilty plea
Stanley Cup Playoff Betting System That Just Keeps Winning
Our Thomas Somach swears by it. He was able to place the wagers via his Unibet account before their site went down again in PA.
Will Fox Bet Be a Casualty of Record Dominion Settlement?
Plus Unibet down again for some PA residents (notably our own Thomas Somach) as NBA Playoffs in full swing.
Entain Reports Strong Numbers, Spokesperson Jamie Foxx Remains Hospitalized
BetMGM continues to grow strongly with Q1 NGR of approximately $470m, up +76%, delivering in line with guidance of $1.8-$2.0bn for 2023...remains on track to deliver positive EBITDA in the second half of 2023.
MSNBC's Chris Hayes Latest to Call Out 'Constant Gambling Propaganda' in Sports Broadcasts
"I know it makes me sound like a curmudgeon, but the *constant* gambling propaganda now integrated into every professional sports broadcast is really gross."
PointsBet US Sports Betting Business Up for Sale Amidst 'Ferocious' Competition
Plus LIV Golf's Harold Varner III appeared to confirm Phil Mickelson is still gambling after he completed his 2023 Masters.
Sportsbooks Feeling the "McDavid Effect" Ahead of Playoffs
Hockey fans around the globe will be watching the Oilers start their playoff run tonight against L.A., but the sportsbooks don't want to see Edmonton and McDavid get out of the first round.
Family Prepares to Pull Plug on Life Support for Pro Gambler
Death is expected to have massive implications for the credit betting world both offshore and throughout the USA. Plus we now have our Top 20 horses and the latest odds applied.
Top 10 Bitcoin Casinos You Need to Try in 2023
The best crypto casinos let players use Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies to gamble. Games like Lucky Block and BC.Game are among the top contenders. These are for players seeking a convenient crypto gambling platform.
Changing Handicapping Strategies in the NHL Playoffs
Handicapping strategies in the NHL have to be on point. The NHL playoffs are the toughest postseason test in all of sports, and sports bettors need to know this. Bettors cannot simply utilize their regular season betting strategy and assume they will have success.
Meet Fliff, the New AI Sports Prediction Game That Has One Goal: Destroy the Bookie
It bills itself as the "next generation social sportsbook", a "prediction game that never ends".
Ontario Tells Gretzky, McDavid to Take a Hike as Ad Crackdown Takes Shape
Plus BetOnline releases series odds for each NHL playoff game.
Bet on Anheiser-Busch Stock: Bud Light Boycott Has BetOnline Customers Going Both Ways
Conservatives angry over Bud Light brand campaign with trans influencer Dylan Mulvaney explained (or attempted explanation).
