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Bookie Profit Index - Cincinnati

Bookie Profit Index - Cincinnati

Cinncinnati looks to continue attracting sports bettors even beyond the College Basketball season with the Reds.  Of course, the NFL takes center stage with the Bengals each year no matter how bad the team might be in a given season.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mar/04/2019

These States Unlikely to Legalize Sports Betting Any Time Soon

These States Unlikely to Legalize Sports Betting Any Time Soon

A recent 50-state review of sports betting found that California, Florida and Texas are not likely to offer sportsbooks any time soon. 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mar/03/2019

ESPN to Debut New Sports Betting Show

ESPN to Debut New Sports Betting Show

ESPN this week announced it will be airing a new sports betting show called "Daily Wager", further evidence of media outlets cashing in on the gambling activity after the U.S. Supreme Court paved the way for legalization nationwide back in May. 

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Mar/02/2019

Bookie Profit Index - Seattle Area

Bookie Profit Index - Seattle Area

Seattle, Washington is a haven for bookies, not just because the city hosts an NFL franchise.  Seattle has some of the highest wage earners and they even have a successful Major League Soccer team. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mar/02/2019

Sheldon Adelson has Cancer

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Casino magnate and GOP donor Sheldon Adelson has cancer and has not been at his company’s offices in Las Vegas since around Christmas Day.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mar/01/2019

Nevada Gambling Revenue Decreases 3 Percent in January

Nevada Gambling Revenue Decreases 3 Percent in January

State regulators say Nevada gambling revenue decreased 3 percent in January from the same time last year.

Submitted by Guest on, Feb/28/2019

Which PayPerHead Reports Are The Most Valuable to Bookies?

Which PayPerHead Reports Are The Most Valuable to Bookies?

The Europa League is secondary to the Champions League in soccer, plenty of excellent squads will battle it out in the Round of 16.

Submitted by Guest on, Feb/28/2019

Trustee: Ocean Resort Casino Improving Finances, Performance

Trustee: Ocean Resort Casino Improving Finances, Performance

The man overseeing Atlantic City's Ocean Resort Casino until new owners take over says the property is re-stocked with cash and is already starting to turn around its performance.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Feb/28/2019

Commission Magazine Launches Issue 1 for Online Gambling Affiliates

Commission Magazine Launches Issue 1 for Online Gambling Affiliates

Commission Magazine​ is a new digital magazine that is focused on affiliate marketing, online marketing, business and entrepreneurship. The magazine has just launched issue 1 for February 2019 and is filled with articles ranging from affiliate marketing and search engine optimization (SEO).

Submitted by Press Release on, Feb/28/2019

eSports Odds Calculation and Risk Management With Vlastimil Venclik CEO, oddin.gg

eSports Odds Calculation and Risk Management With Vlastimil Venclik CEO, oddin.gg

Legalsportsreport.com reported that sports betting represents the most popular product among eSports fans. Betting on eSports is more or less identical to betting on traditional sports, with the limitations that the eSports betting product is far less developed than the traditional sports betting product.

Submitted by Press Release on, Feb/27/2019

John Brennan: Former Mets Manager Looks to Get Into CT Sports Betting

John Brennan: Former Mets Manager Looks to Get Into CT Sports Betting

Approaching 8 pm EST and that hearing on sports betting is still going on in Connecticut, ten hours long thus far.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Feb/26/2019

Legalized Sports Betting One Step Closer in Indiana, Connecticut Hearing Still Going

Legalized Sports Betting One Step Closer in Indiana, Connecticut Hearing Still Going

The Indiana Senate approved the bill on a 38-11 vote and is now heading to the House.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Feb/26/2019

Nevada Declines MLB Request to Ban Betting on Spring Training

Nevada Declines MLB Request to Ban Betting on Spring Training

The Nevada Gaming Control Board said in a letter to MLB that casinos in Las Vegas and elsewhere have taken bets on exhibition baseball games for decades without problems.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Feb/26/2019

Pay Per Head Bookmaking Benefits

Pay Per Head Bookmaking Benefits

Our friends at PricePerPlayer.com review the top benefits of running one's sportsbook using a Pay Per head software platform.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Feb/26/2019

William Hill Seeks Lead Ad Agency in U.S.

William Hill Seeks Lead Ad Agency in U.S.

One of the world's largest bookmakers, William Hill, is in the hunt for a top ad agency for its U.S.A. brands.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Feb/26/2019

Gambling in Czechia - Note on the 3 years of activity at Prague Gaming Summit 3

Gambling in Czechia - Note on the 3 years of activity at Prague Gaming Summit 3

Industry media has reported that the land-based gambling industry in Czechia is soaring and just recently the Finance Minister, Alena Schillerová, has declared victory in the battle to restrict, monitor – and collect taxes from – casinos and gaming machine bars.

Submitted by Press Release on, Feb/26/2019

New Hampshire Governor Supports Sports Betting

Proponents of legalized sports betting in New Hampshire believe backing from the governor is giving their proposal a boost.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Feb/25/2019

Caesars, Draftkings Ink Multi-State Sports Betting Deal

Caesars, Draftkings Ink Multi-State Sports Betting Deal

Caesars Entertainment and DraftKings have reached a deal to grant DraftKings access to Caesars’ markets in several states.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Feb/25/2019

Mega Storm in Online Gambling Hub Malta: Fish Falling From the Sky

Mega Storm in Online Gambling Hub Malta: Fish Falling From the Sky

A massive storm ravaged the Mediterranean island nation of Malta south of Italy on Sunday, causing it to rain fish, literally.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Feb/25/2019

Buck to Send Out Key CSR Message at Betting on Sports America

Buck to Send Out Key CSR Message at Betting on Sports America

Corporate social responsibility; three words combined that the gambling industry is beginning to accept as an essential part of its vernacular far more often these days - and rightly so.

Submitted by Press Release on, Feb/25/2019

Bitcoin Catapults Above $4K Mark

Bitcoin Catapults Above $4K Mark

The cryptocurrency Bitcoin had risen above the $4000 mark Saturday afternoon, trading at $4111 at 2:38 pm EST.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Feb/23/2019

Connecticut to Hold Sports Betting Hearing Today February 26

Connecticut to Hold Sports Betting Hearing Tuesday

There was lots of interest in betting sports at Connecticut's famed Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods casinos following news that a hearing on the topic is set to take place at 10 am this coming Tuesday. 

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Feb/23/2019

Caesars Offers Few Clues on State of Talks With Carl Icahn

Caesars Entertainment Corp. gave few clues Thursday as to the status of its talks with billionaire Carl Icahn, who has taken a large stake in the casino giant and says he wants fundamental changes in the company.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Feb/22/2019

Where Can I Bet the Oscars Online From Georgia?

Where Can I Bet the Oscars Online From Georgia?

You can bet the Oscars online from Georgia using any number of internationally-based websites.  Georgia itself does not host online sports betting sites that would offer Oscar betting.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Feb/22/2019

Other Football Lagues Seek Boost From Legal Sports Betting

Other Football Lagues Seek Boost From Legal Sports Betting

The National Football League is king when it comes to legal sports bets, but other professional gridiron leagues are also looking to embrace and profit from it.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Feb/21/2019

Betcris Supports Venezuela Aid Live

Betcris Supports Venezuela Aid Live

Betcris, pioneer in the online betting industry, is proud to support Venezuela by participating in Richard Branson’s initiative: Venezuela Aid Live. The goal is to raise $100 million in humanitarian aid for the Venezuelan people.

Submitted by Press Release on, Feb/21/2019

Kentucky Races to Legalize Sports Betting

Kentucky Races to Legalize Sports Betting

Kentucky took the first step to legalizing sports betting on Wednesday as a legislative committee strongly endorsed a bill that one estimate says would bring in at least $20 million a year in new taxes.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Feb/20/2019

Gambling Regulators Authorize Settlement to End Wynn Lawsuit

Gambling Regulators Authorize Settlement to End Wynn Lawsuit

A settlement is pending in casino mogul Steve Wynn's lawsuit seeking to block the release of Massachusetts' investigation into allegations of sexual assault against him.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Feb/20/2019

North Dakota House Passes Bill to Legalize Sports Betting

North Dakota House Passes Bill to Legalize Sports Betting

North Dakota’s Republican-led House reconsidered and passed legislation Wednesday that would allow legal betting on college and professional sports, reflecting a relaxation of anti-gambling attitudes in recent years in the highly conservative state.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Feb/20/2019

Betting Shop Critic Chuka Umunna Receives £20,000 Gift From Gambling Exec

Betting Shop Critic Chuka Umunna Receives £20,000 Gift From Gambling Exec

A close ally of Ed Miliband has been accused of hypocrisy by the Tories in the United Kingdom following reports Chuka Umunn accepted a £20,000 gift from a gambling executive.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Feb/20/2019

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