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Michael Jordan Puts Gambling Suspension Rumors to Rest

Michael Jordan Puts Gambling Suspension Rumors to Rest

At the end of his 1992-1993 season, at age 31, Jordan said goodbye to the Chicago Bulls and the NBA in general.  Many speculated throughout the years that Jordan was actually suspended for gambling.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, May/11/2020

Golden Matrix to Launch Peer-to-Peer eSports Betting App

Las Vegas white label social media gaming technology company Golden Matrix is set to launch its own eSports peer-to-peer betting platform that will be fully compliant with US law.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, May/11/2020

Shutdown of Tribal Casinos Deals Blow to Indian Country

When the Kalispel Tribe of Indians closed its casino as the coronavirus took hold in Washington state, it essentially shut down its economy. 

Submitted by Associated Press on, May/10/2020

Nevada Gambling Regulators OK Rules for Casino Reopenings

Nevada Gambling Regulators OK Rules for Casino Reopenings

Nevada gambling officials approved rules Thursday to limit customers, keep gamblers spaced apart from each other and disinfect dice and cards when the state’s casinos are allowed to reopen. 

Submitted by Associated Press on, May/08/2020

Giannis Antetokounmpo Getting Into Online Sports Betting?

Giannis Antetokounmpo Getting Into Online Sports Betting?

Reports have surfaced that the reigning NBA Most Valuable Player winner, the Milwaukee Bucks Giannis Antetokounmpo, has just applied for a trademark on his moniker, “Greek Freak,”. 

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, May/08/2020

Be an Online Bookie

Be an Online Bookie

If you are looking to be an online bookie, then look no further than the pay per head industry.

Submitted by C Costigan on, May/08/2020

Can I Bet on Draftkings From Colorado?

Can I Bet on Draftkings From Colorado?

Draftkings is now available from the state of Colorado with few restrictions.  The state gave the green light for Draftkings and other licensed online sportsbooks to beging operating online effective May 1, 2020. The only prohibitions are 21 and up permitted and no college prop bets

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, May/08/2020

SportsBetting.com Enters Colorado Market

SportsBetting.com Enters Colorado Market

Carousel Group, a holding company operating in the online gaming industry, announced today the licensing approval from the Colorado Division of Gaming to offer sports betting in the state. 

Submitted by Associated Press on, May/07/2020

New Jersey, Leagues Await Word in Sports Betting Suit

New Jersey, Leagues Await Word in Sports Betting Suit

The major sports leagues are waiting to see if the U.S. Supreme Court will hear their arguments on whether they have to pay millions to a New Jersey horse racing association over sports betting litigation.  

Submitted by Associated Press on, May/06/2020

UKGC Warns of White Label Conduct Following FSB Failings

UKGC Warns of White Label Conduct Following FSB Failings

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has found that FSB Tech white label partners had breached industry standards on customer interactions.  They are now demanding the company pay £600,000 in damages.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, May/06/2020

Bookie Operation 101 For You

 Bookie Operation 101 For You

If you’ve been thinking about becoming a bookie and joining the highly profitable world of bookmaking, we have what you’re looking for. This is a very simple, straight up guide, a Bookie Operation 101 course for you, that will surely change your life.

Submitted by C Costigan on, May/05/2020

How To Bet On ESPN’s ‘The Last Dance’

How To Bet On ESPN’s ‘The Last Dance’

ESPN will release ‘The Last Dance,’ a 10-part documentary series about Michael Jordan and the rest of the 1997-98 Chicago Bulls on Sunday nights from April 19th to May 17th. You can enjoy watch it and make some money betting on it because there are numerous prop bets on offer at Payperhead247.com.

Submitted by C Costigan on, May/05/2020

Employees Want Covid-19 Protections in Place Before Casinos Can Open

Employees Want Covid-19 Protections in Place Before Casinos Can Open

Casino workers across the country want their employers to provide them with protective equipment and adopt tough new cleaning and social distancing policies before the gambling halls reopen during the coronavirus outbreak. 

Submitted by Associated Press on, May/05/2020

888 Founder Dies in Plane Crash, Michael Jordan Gambling 'Never an Issue'

Shay Ben-Yitzhak, one of four co-founders of the global online gambling firm 888, has died in a plane crash.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, May/05/2020

Legalized Betting in the U.S.

Legalized Betting in the U.S.

It was a landmark moment in Colorado on Friday, and one of the state’s biggest sports stars was there to make history. Chauncey Billups, born in Denver, a college star in Boulder and an NBA champion, placed the first-ever legalized sports bet in Colorado history, as the state began its first day as the 21st state in the nation with legalized sports gambling.

 

Submitted by Payton on, May/04/2020

'Last Dance' Jordan Documentary: Murder of Dad, First Retirement Not Related to Gambling

'Last Dance' Jordan Documentary: Murder of Dad, First Retirement Not Related to Gambling

With the Michael Jordan documentary "Last Dance" topping Netflix's "Tiger King" as the most popular documentary, there has been quite a bit of talk in regard to the NBA basketball great's enthusiasm for gambling. 

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, May/03/2020

FanDuel Opens in Colorado, Chauncey Billups Places First Legal Bet

FanDuel Opens in Colorado, Chauncey Billups Places First Legal Bet

FanDuel Group today announced the launch of the FanDuel Sportsbook app and online experience in Colorado.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, May/01/2020

Former Spurs Defender Trippier Charged Over Betting Breach

Former Tottenham Hotspur defender Kieran Trippier faces a Football Association misconduct charge after a breach of gambling rules, English soccer's governing body said on Friday.

Submitted by Reuters on, May/01/2020

Gambling Software Provider GAN Ups Share Offering by 57% Ahead of $48 Mil US IPO

Gambling Software Provider GAN Ups Share Offering by 57% Ahead of $48 Mil US IPO

AN Limited, a UK-based provider of internet gambling software, raised the proposed deal size for its upcoming IPO on Friday.

Submitted by Press Release on, May/01/2020

Gambling.com Gets Colorado Approval

Gambling.com Gets Colorado Approval

Top US gambling affiiliate Gambling.com has been approved for marketing of sports betting sites in the state of Colorado.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Apr/30/2020

Gambling Addicted Attorney Who Ripped Off 96-Year-Old Woman Gets 46 Months Prison

Disgraced and disbarred attorney John K. Conner lost his appeal and will serve a 46 month prison sentence after being found guilty of draining the bank account of a 96-year-old woman to fuel his gambling addiction.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Apr/30/2020

Save the Dates, 23-24 June - Sports Betting & Casino North America (Virtual Conference)

Save the Dates, 23-24 June - Sports Betting & Casino North America (Virtual Conference)

The team at GamingAmericas.com (part of Hipther Agency), is honored to announce the launch of Sports Betting & Casino Summit North America. The inaugural edition which will take place between 23-24 June, will be hosted in a virtual layout while paving the way for a live conference in 2021.

Submitted by Press Release on, Apr/30/2020

Bookmaking Services for Pay Per Head

Bookmaking Services for Pay Per Head

Find a Pay per head bookmaking service that will jumpstart your sports wagering business. Now is the time to make the most out of what is happening in the world and find a new lease on life. Many have the idea that gamblers are not gambling, this is a misnomer a HUGE misnomer.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/30/2020

More Mobsters Being Released From Prison Due to Coronavirus

More Mobsters Being Released From Prison Due to Coronavirus

Daniel (Shrek) Capaldo, a Staten Islander and alleged Colombo crime family associate, and Eugene (Boobsie) Castelle, a Staten Island man and reputed soldier in the Lucchese organized crime family, were released from a Staten Island prison out of fear they might catch the coronavirus.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Apr/29/2020

Famed Pro Sports Bettor Billy Walters to be Released From Prison

Famed Pro Sports Bettor Billy Walters to be Released From Prison

73-year-old professional sports bettor Billy Walters is expected to be released from a federal prison this weekend in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Apr/29/2020

Can Colorado sports betting rival New Jersey?

Can Colorado sports betting rival New Jersey?

The upcoming launch of legal sports betting in Colorado is much anticipated.

Submitted by Payton on, Apr/29/2020

Governor Cuomo on New York Sports Return: “Why Not?”

Governor Cuomo on New York Sports Return: “Why Not?”

Amongst many things that New York is famous for around the world are its sports franchises.  NFL teams such as the Giants or Buffalo Bills, the NBA’s Knicks, the New York Yankees and many more sports teams that have a fan base that extends not only across America, but around the world.

Submitted by Payton on, Apr/29/2020

What We Should Know Now That Draftkings Went Public, Colts $10K Super Bowl Bet

What We Should Know Now That Draftkings Went Public, Colts $10K Super Bowl Bet

DraftKings Inc. went public on Friday despite there being little in the way of any sports.  So where do we go from here?

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Apr/28/2020

These Are the 17 Sports Apps Coming to Colorado

These Are the 17 Sports Apps Coming to Colorado

Fans will have their pick of FanDuel, DraftKings, BetRivers, PointsBet and a host of other sports wagering sites when legal gambling kicks off this Friday May 1 in Colorado.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Apr/28/2020

Gambling Ads Shut Down During Pandemic, Virtual Sports Betting Takes Off

Gambling Ads Shut Down During Pandemic, Virtual Sports Betting Takes Off

UK betting firms have put a stop to advertising of online gambling sites while the coronavirus pandemic continues.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Apr/27/2020

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