Gambling
House Hearing on Sports Betting Officially Scheduled

Congress is set to examine whether sports betting guidelines will be needed as more states legalize the activity.
Pennsylvania's Ban on Gambling Contributions Struck Down

A federal court judge is striking down a Pennsylvania law that bars casino owners and others with a stake in the gambling industry from donating to political campaigns in the state.
News Flash FanDuel: Most Folks Betting Sports First Time in NJ Don't Understand the Odds

FanDuel is taking heat this week for its refusal to pay out on an $82000 winning wager they claimed was a result of their in-game pricing system malfunctioning.
FanDuel New Jersey Sports Betting Probe: Company Refused to Pay Out on $82,000 Bet

Anthony Prince of Newark made $110 bet on Denver to win with a minute left in game at 750-1 odds and down two points
DC Sports Betting Bill Introduced

Washington, DC Councilmember Jack Evan’s newly introduced bill would legalize sports betting while also placing regulations.
How to Make Money Bookmaking Online

There are obviously millions of different ways to make money in this world, and a lot of ways can be done online. However one of the best ways to make money online is to actually become a bookie and accept action through online websites.
BetStars is Paying 100-1 Odds for Any Team to Win Super Bowl ...Sort of

BetStars announced on Tuesday it is paying out 100/1 odds for any team to win the 2019 Super Bowl including the likes of the Patriots, Rams, Eagles and more.
Big Fish Casino Comes Under Scrutiny From Nations Cracking Down on Social Gaming, Loot Boxes, More

15 nations involved in the crackdown while another study finds a particular game is resulting in a high divorce rate
MGM Springfield Pulls In $9.5M From Gambling In First Week

Massachusetts gambling regulators are reporting MGM Springfield generated $9.5 million from gambling operations in its first week open.
Fear of the Fix With Sports Betting Sudden Growth in Popularity

It's early in a college basketball game and Team A, playing methodically and using up most of the 30-second shot clock, falls behind 10-6.
NFL Wants to Testify at House Sports Betting Hearing Later This Month

A hearing related to sports betting is supposed to be scheduled September 27 and the National Football League is more than willing to testify before it according to reports.
Macau Begins Cleanup Following Powerful Typhoon

Packing winds of more than 200 kph (125 mph) at its peak, tropical cyclone Mangkhut is considered the strongest to hit the region this year.
Macau Shuts Down for First Time Ever

A massive typhoon has resulted in Macau closing its casinos Saturday, the first time they have ever had to do so.
Where Can I Watch, Bet the Khabib-McGregor Fight Springfield MA

Many sports bars throughout the Springfield, MA area will be showing the much anticipated Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor UFC 229 fight and this includes the newly opened Springfield MGM Casino.
Firefox to Introduce its Own Affiliate-Tracking Block Feature

With all the recent talk in the affiliate community related to Apple's intention to block cookie tracking from third parties via its Safari browser, now comes word that Mozilla Firefox has an even more aggressive plan in the works.
House Hearing on Sports Betting to Be Held This Month

The U.S. federal government, perhaps at the urging of sports leagues, is determined to oversee legalized sports betting as opposed to allowing states to do so it seems.
AGA to Schumer: 'Get Lost!'

Democratic Senator Chuck Schumer (New York) is one of the most powerful men in Washington. Currently serving as the Senate Minority Leader, Schumer has the potential to become Majority Leader if things don't go well for the Republicans this November. Schumer has also indicated he would like to see a federal framework created for sports betting in the United States.
Can I Bet Sports From My Smartphone in West Virginia

You can currently place a sports bet from your smartphone or tablet in West Virginia using any of a few dozen international websites, however, all of these sites are prohibited from offering apps in the state of West Virginia. Access is via their online website only.
GVC to Focus on U.S. Market as UK Tightens Controls

The United States will be the biggest regulated market for Europe’s leading gambling companies within five years, GVC Holdings Chief Executive Kenny Alexander said on Thursday after reporting another decline in UK retail revenue.
Sports Betting Soars to $95M in New Jersey in August

Sports betting is a second-inning home run in New Jersey, where gamblers plunked down more than $95 million on sporting events in August, helping Atlantic City's casinos to one of their biggest monthly revenue increases in three decades.
What Does a 5X Sportsbook Bonus Mean?

When it comes to online sportsbook bonuses, you will often see the term "rollover requirement" with a number like 5X.
100% Sportsbook Deposit Bonus Reviews

Gambling911.com continues its extensive review of online sportsbook bonus programs, today looking at the 100% deposit bonus.
Teen Sentenced for Stealing €150k From Maltese Online Casino Sentenced

A teenager from Finland who stole more than €150,000 from an online casino in Malta after discovering a glitch in their software will serve a 20-month sentence.
Sportsbook Bonus Reviews for the 2018 NFL Season: Free Play vs. Free Cash

Which is better? Free cash or free play bonuses? This is the question many gamblers will be asking when selecting an online sportsbook for the 2018 NFL betting season.
Content Providers Look to Cash in On Legal Sports Betting in the US

With legal sports betting spreading like wildfire in the United States, it's not surprising that content providers are looking to cash in bigly.
Can I Bet on the FanDuel Sports Betting Site Outside of New Jersey?

FanDuel is now online taking sports bets in what is now a highly saturated New Jersey sports wagering market.
Sports Betting Coming to Arkansas? Voters May Decide

Voters are set to decide whether sports betting should be legalized in the state of Arkansas, though one group looks to stand in the way.
Sports Betting Arrives at Meadowlands as Jets Look Like Serious Contenders Monday Night

There were hiccups with the first ever NFL Sunday for the new Meadowlands sportsbook. Placing bets wasn't the problem. Getting to the Meadowlands on a day that the Giants were playing and finding somewhere to park was.
MGM Resorts International And The Alliance Of American Football Partner On Sports Betting Technology

MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) and new professional football league, The Alliance of American Football, have entered into a transaction that includes an investment in The Alliance and a three-year sponsorship establishing MGM Resorts as the official sports betting sponsor of The Alliance and exclusive gaming partner.
Employee Charged in Casino Heist

Courtney Deandrea Stanton pleaded not guilty to conspiracy to defraud the United States and employee theft from the casino in which she worked.