Gambling
Gambling 911 Sits Down With Mattress Mack, Who Won $75 Million Betting World Series
Earlier this month, Texas furniture mogul Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale won the largest payout ever on a legal sports bet: $75 million from a futures wager that the Houston Astros would win the 2022 World Series.
Americas Cardroom Winter Series 2022: $24,000,000 GTD
Heat up your bank roll with this extraordinary series featuring monster prize pools and first-time offered games to close out your year in epic fashion.
Red Flags Always There for Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX Exchange
Plus nChain announces the appointment of Christen Ager-Hanssen as its new Group CEO.
Michigan Wolverines an Early +6.5 Underdog Versus Ohio State Stun the Buckeyes
We have seen the line on the Michigan Wolverines vs. Ohio State game November 26 ranging anywhere from Buckeyes -6.5 to -8 very early. The line was trending towards -8.5. Coming into Week 12, the Wolverines were among the few remaining undefeated teams (along with Ohio State) and that continues as they head into their game against Ohio State.
Clemson Tigers Betting Trends: Tough Test vs. Surging South Carolina November 26
Clemson goes into Saturday's Noon ET game versus the South Carolina Gamecocks as a -14.5 favorite but South Carolina cannot be overlooked following their shocking upset shellacking of the Tennessee Vols, a team that had been ranked number one in the nation just a few weeks ago. BetOnline had reported 72% on Clemson at -24 at the time of closing.
Vols Spread Versus Vanderbilt November 26 Expected to be -27
The Tennessee Vols were heavily favored to win OVER 7.5 regular season games in 2022 at -165 at BetOnline, and did just that by Week 11.
NY Times Shock Probe Into US Regulated Sports Betting Industry
It's been a difficult last couple of weeks for the U.S. regulated sports betting sector. In addition to brands shutting down and wagering accounts getting hacked, now the industry finds it must defend itself against a scathing New York Times investigation, all while the Times colleagues continue crawling into bed with said operators.
ESPN Reporter Calls Out U.S. Regulated Sportsbooks Over Recent Hackings
David Payne Purdum blasts betting giants over poor response to recent crisis. "Customers deserve better. Period," he says.
Beloved Frugal Gambler Reported Dead at 84...IS ALIVE
She stays at hotel-casinos up to 120 nights a year and never has to pay for a room or meal. She gets shows, manicures, massages, clothes, jewelry, even gifts for her grandchildren
Trending News Stories in the World of Gambling - November 23, 2022 (Noon ET)
Gambling customers urged to change passwords and 2FAs in betting accounts following well publicized hacks earlier in the week, plus Gambling.com Group purchases the Casinos.com domain name. GPWA Program Manager passes away days after attending SiGMA.
Jones vs. Ngannou; Latest Betting Odds
News surfaced Tuesday that Jones and Ngannou are “penciled in” for UFC 285 on March 5 next year. Curtis Blaydes is the backup fighter if Jones or Ngannou pull out
IGB Affiliate London 2023 - What To Expect
The conference season might seem far away, but now is as good time as any to get your tickets for the iGB Affiliate London 2023. The biggest event in the iGaming industry gathers experts from all spheres, including game creators, marketing experts and specialized websites such as CasinoHEX Denmark. The next year, the most anticipated occasion of the year, will make business insiders wonder if they are ready for a new area and announces a revolution. Viva la revolución!
FTXXX: So Many Screwed as Gambling Site Now Offering Odds on Next Crypto Exchange to Go Under
Those behind the collapsed crypto exchange FTX lived a lavish life of pill-popping, bed-hopping and video games in their $40-million Bahamas penthouse.
Bet Where Cristiano Ronaldo Ends Up Next: Man United and Ronaldo Part Ways
Following the deal that reunited Cristiano Ronaldo with Manchester United, BetOnline created statistical prop bets for the global icon. But the marriage has now ended as Man United confirmed the 37-year-old has left the club with immediate effect Tuesday November 22, 2022.
Saudi Arabia Was a +1900 Underdog Versus Argentina in World Cup Game: Massive Upset
It's not the first time Argentina has been stunned by a huge underdog in a World Cup. Cameroon’s 1-0 win over an Argentina team led by Diego Maradona in the opening game of the 1990 World Cup
DraftKings Confirmed Some $300K Hacked From Accounts
Hackers appeared to have changed phone numbers associated with the accounts and were able to change the two-factor authentications.
Fanduel Sportsbook Temporarily Closing Some Betting Accounts Following Hackings
Competitor Draftkings confirmed "some of their customer accounts were hacked for $300,000".
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Zach Wilson Odds to be Next Starting Quarterback Benched at -175
Wilson threw for just 77 yards on 9-for-22 passing. He also ran for a team-high 26 yards. His effort overall was lackluster at best.
Texans Were Among the Biggest Liabilities for BetOnline: Book Makes Out Like a Bandit
We offered up these picks in order, from top to bottom, of which teams we felt were the hottest. Our top two (Denver and Green Bay) fizzled while the rest came through. We went 4-2.
Mickey's Foray Into Sports Betting May Be Nixed Before it Even Begins as Iger Returns to Helm
Plus Trump tweet odds still available following his reinstatement to the social media platform and subsequent crickets.
Trending News Stories in the World of Gambling - November 21, 2022 (10 am ET)
Another one bites the dust in the world of U.S. regulated sportsbooks and a bunch of companies damaged by the recent demise of the FTX Exchange as the later scrubs its page of any mention it employed an attorney tied to a massive poker cheating scheme as Head of Compliance.
So Far Eight Universities in Bed With Sportsbook Companies
The online gambling deals have helped athletic departments recoup some of the revenue they lost during the pandemic. The partnerships bring in extra funds that schools can use to sign marquee coaches and build winning sports teams. Mr. Haller, Michigan State’s athletic director, said in a news release at the time of the Caesars deal that it would provide “significant resource.
FanDuel CEO to All Others "You're Going Down!"
That message might just apply to all of FanDuel's competitors as well, though she likely had one specific in mind. That would be Fanatics.
Hot Betting Notes for NFL Week 11 2022
The Chargers are 5-0 against the spread on the road this season. The Jets and Vikings are both 9-0 against the spread in the fourth quarter this year. Plenty more...
Stagnation of the US Online Casino Market
In 2013, New Jersey approved online gambling. Delaware had already gone live, and Nevada offered online poker, but NJ was the first state to bring on a complete set of online casino games. In these first few years, several other US states were still moving to pass bills that would legalize online casino gaming.
IGB Affiliate London 2023 - What to Expect?
The conference season might seem far away, but now is as good time as any to get your tickets for the iGB Affiliate London 2023. The biggest event in the iGaming industry gathers experts from all spheres, including game creators, marketing experts and specialized websites such as CasinoHEX Denmark.
Britain’s Political Uncertainty Has Stifled The Online Gambling Industry
The current reforms within the United Kingdom’s government are again set to delay the Gambling Act white paper. Flutter Entertainment’s chief executive, Peter Jackson, believes that the Gambling Act white paper will be delayed until 2023, with new ministers possibly wanting to “make their mark” on the document.
Browns Bills Bets Voided Due to Relocation
Caesars Sportsbook was now listing Buffalo as an 8-point favorite and the game had a total of 48. But the line barely moved.
BBC: Boy Gambled Away Thousands After Seeing Betting Advertisement
Nick Phillips, who helps those struggling with gambling addiction, "This poor lad has gone home an hour after the match and opened an account in his dad's name after seeing the gambling ad."
