Gambling
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).
Radio Sports Show Host Fred Wallin Dead....Well, Not Really
Plus the Under watch in Houston Saturday and MLB storm watch in KC.
Gambling Case Against Hells Angels Fell Apart But Fight on to Keep $40M in Seized Assets
One of the original targets of the police investigation has since been murdered and there was an attempted murder of another. And now $270,000 has mysteriously ended up in someone's bedroom.
Arizona Sports Betting News
These are the latest stories involving the sports betting industry in Arizona.
Cashapp Founder Murder Tied to Relationship With Suspect's Sister?
Police announced the arrest of fellow tech exec Nina Momeni in Emeryville, CA, outside of San Francisco. He is described in media as founder of Expand IT and Berkeley graduate. Cash App was a popular payment solution use in the online casino space.
Premier League Clubs to Ban Betting Sponsorships
The league’s 20 clubs collectively announced the decision to voluntarily “reduce gambling advertising.”
Mobile Gaming Drives Growth in Germany in 2023
As of 2023, there are over 2,467 German publishers on Google Play out of 190,283 game publishers. Germany makes up 1 percent of the market, but the number is still staggering. Be mindful that not all of these games incorporate real money gambling.
"Pray for Jamie", Foxx Posts on Instagram for First Time, BetMGM Keeps Running Commercials
Friends now say to "Pray for Jamie".
Missouri Sports Betting News
These are the latest stories involving the sports betting industry in Missouri.
Sports Betting Bill Stalls in Missouri, NHL Broadcasters Crowing Over Blackhawks, DraftKings Win
"Great for our sponsor," one broadcaster came out and said in reference to gamblers getting stung by the Penguins shock loss.
Pirates-Cardinals Game Postponement, Suspension Possible Saturday: Series Betting Preview
Heavy rains and storms were anticipated for Saturday's game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and St. Louis Cardinals, likely resulting in delays and quite possibly a postponement should this forecast hold up.
Sportsbooks Clean Up on Penguins as Suspicions Mount
The -520 price assigned to the Penquins was the highest line on any hockey game this year and should have been a "lock".
