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DraftKings Pulls Out All The Stops in Final Petition Push....Offers Free Cash Enticement?

DraftKings Pulls Out All The Stops in Final Petition Push....Offers Free Cash?

DraftKings is not hiding the fact that they want to enter the Florida market.  While ads pushing a sports betting petition airing on television in the Sunshine State do not mention the company, DraftKings is now promoting the campaign via Twitter with their name all over it.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jan/18/2022

Is NYC Really Getting a Casino?

Is NYC Really Getting a Casino?

New York City could become the next Las Vegas.  New York Governor Kathy Hochul on Tuesday proposed a $216.3 billion budget that would bring casino gambling to the Big Apple.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jan/18/2022

Super Bowl 56 MVP Odds and Close Comeback POY Race

Super Bowl 56 MVP Odds and Close Comeback POY Race

We're still a few weeks away from Super Bowl LVI, but early odds for the game's MVP are already available.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jan/18/2022

What Are The 5 Business Goals for Your Bookie Business to Stay Competitive?

What Are The 5 Business Goals for Your Bookie Business to Stay Competitive?

Reducing your expenses and discovering new networking opportunities are among the most important goals for running a successful bookie business. 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/18/2022

2022 Kickoff Classic in the Call of Duty League Betting Odds

2022 Kickoff Classic in the Call of Duty League Betting Odds

The THIRD season of the Call of Duty League (CDL) is slated to kick off the season with what they call the “Kickoff classic” beginning February 4, 2022 with futures betting and daily markets available at BetOnline (available most jurisdictions worldwide).

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jan/18/2022

DraftKings Calls Canada's Gambling Study Flawed

DraftKings Calls Canada's Gambling Study Flawed

Because the tax rate Ontario is expected to impose on online gambling sites is much lower than the percentage the government takes from casino spending, the report concludes that the province stands to lose out on $550 million in annual revenue for a total of $2.8 billion over the next five years.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jan/17/2022

Bet on the Raiders Next Head Coach

Bet on the Raiders Next Head Coach

Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh is the 2-1 favorite to be named the next head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders, but Rich Bisaccia is following closely at 5-2 odds.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Jan/17/2022

Bet on Who the Steelers Next Starting Quarterback Will Be in 2022

Dave Mason of BetOnline asked his followers immediatley following the Steelers bad loss to Kansas City Sunday night: "Fill in the blank Part 2: The starting QB for the Steelers WK 1 next season will be _________."

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jan/17/2022

$1.2 Billion Bet in December With New Jersey Sportsbooks: Revenues Way Down Though

$1.2 Billion Bet in December With New Jersey Sportsbooks: Revenues Way Down Though

A whopping $1.2 billion was wagered on sports in New Jersey during the month of December.  The books won $59.0 million in the month.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/16/2022

How do you Become a Licensed Bookie?

Now that each state in the United States sets the rules on the legality of bookmaking, it is becoming legal in more and more states, and will probably be legal in every state in the next 5 to 10 years. Since each state has their own specific rules and laws on gambling and being a licensed bookie, the first thing to do is see what the current rules are in your state.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jan/14/2022

Pro Sports Bettors Debate Angle Shooting Ethics in the Wake of Draymond Green Props Controversy

Pro Sports Bettors Debate Angle Shooting Ethics in the Wake of Draymond Green Props Controversy

In the wake of the Draymond Green props bet controversy that had DraftKings bowing to public pressure to pay winners, pro gamblers Jack Andrews and Rufus Peabody examined the limits to one's advantage as a sports bettor AND as a bookmaker.

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Jan/14/2022

Bengals 31.9% Win Percentage After a Loss Since 2017

Bengals 31.9% Win Percentage After a Loss Since 2017

Not only are the Cincinnati Bengals 0-6-1 Against The Spread in their last 7 Wildcard games, they are also an abysmal 15-32-1 Straight Up following a loss since 2017.  That translates into a 31.9% win percentage.  Even if they do happen to win and advance in this year's Playoffs, Gambling911.com has determined that the current -5.5 line is an overlay of around 1.5.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jan/14/2022

50 Cent Parlay Bet Turned Into $130K

50 Cent Parlay Bet Turned Into $130K

A $0.50 bet that offered +26056700 odds and would cash out for over $130,000 somehow miraculously hit Wednesday night.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jan/13/2022

Surprise Firing Headlines NFL Coaching Dismissals

The annual bloodletting after the NFL’s regular season actually saw a somewhat lower amount of ‘bloodshed’ than in the past, with only five head-coach firings. It’s less about volume, however, and more about who one of those bounced coaches that made this Black Monday/Tuesday stranger than previous editions. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jan/13/2022

The Tax on New York Sports Betting is Insane

The Tax on New York Sports Betting is Insane

If you thought the 36% tax on sports betting in Pennsylvania was high, move over and make way for New York with its sick 51% tax.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jan/13/2022

NFL Wild Card Game Team Prop Bets 2022

The Wild Card props from SportsBetting.ag are broken down into four categories

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jan/13/2022

Card-Room Operator Files Lawsuit Over Washington State Sports Betting

Card-Room Operator Files Lawsuit Over Washington State Sports Betting

A federal lawsuit filed Tuesday claims Washington state officials unlawfully granted Native American casinos a ’”discriminatory tribal gaming monopoly” over sports betting and other types of gambling.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Jan/13/2022

How Can I Switch to a New Pay Per Head?

How Can I Switch to a New Pay Per Head?

Sadly, in the world of Pay Per Head software there is a new industry of companies that offer a software platform and nothing more.  Good luck getting updated lines and 24/7 service.  These companies sit atop Google ad listings and folks do not have a clue what they are getting into.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/12/2022

Volkanovski vs. Zombie Betting Odds Released Along Side Masvidal vs. Covington

Volkanovski vs. Zombie Betting Odds Released Along Side Masvidal vs. Covington

A couple of title fights were moved to UFC 273 yesterday, and Jorge Masvidal vs. Colby Covington was announced as the headliner for 272.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jan/12/2022

Sportsbooks Lose Millions on Draymond Green's Early Exits: Some Books Reluctant to Pay

Sportsbooks Lose Millions on Draymond Green's Early Exits: Some Books Reluctant to Pay

As first reported by ESPN's David Purdum, sportsbooks lost millions of dollars Sunday following the early exit of Warriors power forward Draymond Green.  He left the game against Cleveland just 7 seconds after play. 

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jan/12/2022

Jorge Masvidal vs. Colby Covington Betting Odds for UFC 272 March 5

Jorge Masvidal vs. Colby Covington Betting Odds for UFC 272 March 5

Colby Covington comes in as the big -300 favorite in his bout versus Jorge Masvidal at UFC 272 on March 5.

Submitted by Tony Caliente on, Jan/11/2022

Bet the Next Head Coach of the Minnesota Vikings

Bet the Next Head Coach of the Minnesota Vikings

SportsBetting.ag has scoured the news and come up with a list of candidates for each team's next leader, and each man's odds to be named.   This includes the Minnesota Vikings.  Currently Eric Bieniemy and Brian Daboll lead as favorites with 3-1 and 4-1 odds, respectively.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jan/11/2022

Bet the Next Head Coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars

Bet the Next Head Coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars

As of Tuesday January 11, 2022, Bill O'Brien was the favorite to become the next Jacksonville Jaguars head coach, paying out $150 for every $100 bet.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jan/11/2022

Bet the Next Head Coach of the Miami Dolphins: Brian Daboll Pays Out $300 if Hired

Bet the Next Head Coach of the Miami Dolphins

As of Tuesday January 11, 2022, Brian Daboll was the small favorite to be named Miami Dolphins next head coach, paying out $300 for every $100 bet.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jan/11/2022

Bet the Next Head Coach of the Denver Broncos: Bieniemy Pays $850 But History Comes Back to Haunt Him

Bet the Next Head Coach of the Denver Broncos: Bieniemy Pays $850 But History Comes Back to Haunt Him

Much of the weekend talk around a new head coach involved Kansas City offensive coach Eric Bieniemy, who pays $850 for every $100 bet.  But since that time multiple reports surfaced about Bieniemy's off-the-field issues while at the University of Colorado.  These would need to be vetted. 

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jan/11/2022

Bet the Next Head Coach of the Chicago Bears

Bet the Next Head Coach of the Chicago Bears

As of Tuesday January 11, 2022, there was no clear favorite as to who will be hired as the new head coach of the Chicago Bears.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jan/11/2022

Not Even Close: DraftKings FanDuel Backed Florida Sports Betting Signature Drive Looks Like Epic Fail

Not Even Close: DraftKings Backed Florida Sports Betting Signature Drive Looks Like Epic Fail

Though DraftKings and FanDuel have pumped an estimated $37 million into a campaign allowing Florida voters to decide next year whether to legalize sports betting statewide, those efforts appear to be falling way short.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jan/10/2022

Wildcard Dogs Getting All The Love Early

Wildcard Dogs Getting All The Love Early

The NFL Playoffs is officially set, and early bettors are banking on the underdogs, which have been performing at a profitable clip all season.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jan/10/2022

Hot Betting Trends Wildcard Playoffs: New England Patriots vs. Buffalo Bills

Hot Betting Trends Wildcard Playoffs: New England Patriots vs. Buffalo Bills

Gambling911.com has all your hot betting trends for the New England Patriots vs. Buffalo Bills AFC Wildcard Playoff game.   We have a line of Bills -5.  The oddsmakers opened this one at Bills -4, a slight underlay, and we like that.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Jan/10/2022

Hot Betting Trends Wildcard Playoffs: Las Vegas Raiders vs. Cincinnati Bengals

Hot Betting Trends Wildcard Playoffs: Las Vegas Raiders vs. Cincinnati Bengals

Gambling911.com has all your hot betting trends for the Las Vegas Raiders vs. Cincinnati Bengals AFC Wildcard Playoff game.   We have a solid line of Bengals -4.  The oddsmakers opened this one at -6, a bit high.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Jan/10/2022

Breaking News

Sheriff Arrested as Part of Gambling Probe

A sheriff in central Florida was arrested Thursday on charges of racketeering and conspiracy as part of what state authorities described as a probe into a massive gambling operation.