Gambling

CBS Will Not Mention Gambling During NFL Game Broadcasts

CBS Will Not Mention Gambling During NFL Game Broadcasts

With sports betting now legalized across the United States following a landmark Supreme Court decision back in May, the National Football League (NFL) has opted not to make mention of gambling or sports wagering during broadcasts of games.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/28/2018

South Philly Turf Club Sportsbook Coming Soon

South Philly Turf Club Sportsbook Coming Soon

If you live in Philadelphia, the options for sports betting are becoming almost limitless between Atlantic City, Delaware and now within a miles away at local casino establishments.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/28/2018

How Sports Betting in the U.S. Might Evolve

How Sports Betting in the U.S. Might Evolve

We already have a glimpse of how the sports betting landscape in the United States will look.  But there are some interesting variables that could ultimately factor into the equation, Buffalo Wild Wings entry into the market being one.

 

It’s a perfect fit, writes Rafi Farber of CalvinAyre.com.  But they also can't go it alone.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/28/2018

Casinos' Interest in Sports Betting Picks Up in Pennsylvania

A second casino owner in Pennsylvania wants to offer sports betting, now that it's cleared it to begin in the state.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/27/2018

Mass Shooter at eSports Madden Event Identified

Early reports had four fatalities, however, that number was later reduced to two.  The shooter, identified as David Katz, 24, of Baltimore, turned the gun on himself.  11 others were injured.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/26/2018

MGM Springfield Makes New England Debut

MGM Springfield Makes New England Debut

Investing in the Revival of a Great American City, Massachusetts’ First Resort and Casino Brings 3,000 Permanent Jobs and New Entertainment Offerings to Region

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/24/2018

Vegas Rejects Sportsbook Settlement

Vegas Rejects Sportsbook Settlement

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada gambling regulators rejected a proposed settlement on Thursday with a troubled sports books operator, which admitted to taking unlawful bets and making inaccurate payouts, and suggested revoking the company’s license.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/24/2018

Golden Nugget Unveils Sports Betting App PlaySugarHouse.com

The Golden Nugget Casino in Atlantic City has announced the debut of its online sports betting app, PlaySugarHouse.com, in an effort to compete with the first New Jersey sports betting app, courtesy of Draftkings.com. 

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/23/2018

7 Strategies Sports Bettors Use To Collect More Cash From Your Sportsbook

Understand your sports bettors can help you increase action. Increased action means increased revenue. Find out the 7 popular sports betting strategies right here.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/23/2018

U.S. Casino Industry Revenue Hits Record $40.28 bln in 2017

U.S. Casino Industry Revenue Hits Record $40.28 bln in 2017

U.S. commercial gaming revenue topped $40 billion for the first time ever in 2017 at $40.28 billion, with states receiving a record $9.23 billion from gaming taxes alone, according to a report released on Wednesday.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/22/2018

PlayMGM Sports Betting App Debuts in New Jersey

PlayMGM Sports Betting App Debuts in New Jersey

Move over Draftkings, New Jersey has a new sports betting app in the form of PlayMGM.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/22/2018

DOH! NJ Regulators Claim Decline in Gambling, Then Say That was Mistake

New Jersey gambling regulators say they made a mistake when they initially reported how Atlantic City casinos performed in the second quarter.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/22/2018

Death Penalty Won't Be Sought in Vegas Casino Picnic Killing

Death Penalty Won't Be Sought in Vegas Casino Picnic Killing

A former casino employee accused of killing a work supervisor and wounding another at a company picnic will not face the death penalty but could receive life in prison without parole if convicted, the top prosecutor in Las Vegas said Tuesday.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/22/2018

How Reliable are Online Sportsbook Reviews?

How Reliable are Online Sportsbook Reviews?

The start of a new football season in the NFL and at the college ranks is right around the corner and you might be in the market for an online sportsbook to take your betting action.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/22/2018

NJ's Top Gambling Regulator: Offshore Books Will be 'a Significant Competitive Force' in US Sports Betting Market

NJ Division of Gaming Enforcement Director David Rebuck says these sites are operating illegally in state

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/21/2018

Gang Fears on Vegas Strip as More Than a Dozen Arrests Made Sunday Night

Gang Fears on Vegas Strip as More Than a Dozen Arrests Made Sunday Night

Las Vegas police say authorities arrested several known gang members at a resort casino near the Strip that were gathered at the Rio Sunday night.  That casino plays host to the World Series of Poker each year.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/21/2018

Will I Be Able to Bet the NFL, College Football in Ohio for the 2018 Season?

It is looking grim for those who wish to bet at the local casinos, sports bars and even gas stations in the Buckeye State of Ohio, at least where the 2018 NFL and College Football season is concerned.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/20/2018

Meadowlands Sportsbook Wait Times to Place Bet Up to an Hour - Just for Betting Baseball!

Meadowlands Sportsbook Wait Times to Place Bet Up to an Hour - Just for Betting Baseball!

Meadowlands sportsbook made $1.3 million in just 18 days

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/20/2018

14 People Injured During Backstreet Boys Concert at Casino

An Oklahoma casino says 14 people suffered cuts and bruises when a powerful rainstorm toppled entrance trusses and disrupted the start of an outdoor concert by the Backstreet Boys.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/20/2018

Apple Purges Near 25K Gambling Apps

Apple Purges Near 25K Gambling Apps

Apple has removed around 25,000 illegal gambling apps after the Chinese government rebuked the company for continuing to sell them in their online iPhone store.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/20/2018

Colleges Mull Pushing for Share of Legal Wagering Proceeds

Colleges Mull Pushing for Share of Legal Wagering Proceeds

Concerned that expanded sports gambling will bring additional costs for ensuring their games are on the up-and-up, college athletic departments are looking for a way to get a piece of the action.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/20/2018

Charges Dropped Against Man Misidentified in Casino Heist

Charges Dropped Against Man Misidentified in Casino Heist

A federal judge has dismissed charges against a man incorrectly identified as someone who picked up the keys from a kiosk to commit a $200,000 robbery at the Wind Creek Montgomery casino in Alabama last week.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/20/2018

Harrah's Gets Online Gambling License in PA

Harrah's becomes third casino firm to be granted license to operate online casinos in PA

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/19/2018

FanDuel Sportsbook Meadowlands Information, Hours of Operation, More

  • The FanDuel-branded sportsbook at the Meadowlands Racetrack opened the summer of 2018
  • Hours of operation are expected to vary depending on games and events but are generally 10 am to 1 am
  • Online gambling is also available in the state of New Jersey, just not in NYC or anywhere else in New York State
Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/18/2018

What is the Age Requirement for the Draftkings Sports Betting App? How Old do I Need to Be?

The age restrictions for opening an online wagering account and placing bets with the Draftkings sportsbook app is similar to that of drinking alcohol in the United States: You must be 21.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/18/2018

Bet With the Draftkings Sportsbook App on the NFL

For now you can only bet with the Draftkings sportsbook app while in the state of New Jersey, however, you can still register, review your account and request a payout from outside the state. 

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/18/2018

2018 Westgate NFL Supercontest – Get in the Game

What once was more or less a local’s sharp contest, with some interested folks around the country jumping in, has transformed into the largest NFL Handicapping contest in the world, at the Westgate in Las Vegas at their Superbook.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/18/2018

'Queen of Soul' Atlantic City Connections Remembered, Including Ties to Trump

Trump paid tribute to the “Queen of Soul” Thursday immediately after news broke of her passing and appears to have rubbed some folks the wrong way.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/17/2018

MECA Coin the Latest Online Gambling 'Savior'

MECA Coin the Latest Online Gambling 'Savior'

Following news that the latest crypto coin that would change the face of online gambling, Dragon Coin, is an apparent scam (or at least being used to perpetuate scams), along comes MECA Coin.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/16/2018

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Top Betting Markets May 30 - Hot Searches

While MLB games dominate the Friday evening schedule, on Saturday the Pacers have a shot at advancing to the NBA Finals should they beat the New York Knicks.  We also have UFC Fight Night on Saturday.