Gambling

Is PrizePicks Really a Sports Betting App? FanDuel Says Yes

Is PrizePicks Really a Sports Betting App?  FanDuel Says Yes

"There are companies today posing as fantasy sports operators and they are running illegal sportsbooks" - Cesar Fernandez, Head of US State Gov Relations for FanDuel Sportsbook.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jul/17/2023

A Revealing Look at Just How Pervasive DraftKings Limiting of Players Has Become

A Revealing Look at Just How Pervasive DraftKings Limiting of Players Has Become

When DraftKings CEO Jason Robins tweeted about how much he embraced competition, little did we know how many folks would chime in providing their own horror stories relating to the drastic reduction of betting limits.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jul/16/2023

Mouth Vows to End 2 Day Registrations in Any Poker Tourney With 75 Percent of Field Out

Mouth Vows to End 2 Day Registrations in Any Poker Tourney With 75 Percent of Field Out

"Til the day I die!" he says.  Most agree but others ask some insightful questions regarding the practice.

Submitted by Ace King on, Jul/16/2023

Barstool Sportsbook New Software Platform Explained in More Detail

Barstool Sportsbook New Software Platform Explained in More Detail

“Migrating onto our proprietary technology platform and introducing a fully upgraded Barstool Sportsbook is a milestone achievement,” said Jay Snowden, CEO and President of PENN Entertainment.

Submitted by Frank Doyle on, Jul/15/2023

The Gamblers' Handbook: Expert Insights and Strategies for Winning Big

The Gamblers' Handbook: Expert Insights and Strategies for Winning Big

Welcome to The Gamblers' Handbook: Expert Insights and Strategies for Winning Big! In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the fascinating world of gambling and provide you with valuable insights and strategies to enhance your chances of winning. Whether you're a seasoned gambler or just starting out, this handbook is designed to equip you with the knowledge and expertise needed to make informed decisions and maximize your winnings. So, grab a cup of coffee, sit back, and get ready to delve into the exciting realm of gambling!

Submitted by Payton on, Jul/15/2023

Ukranian Makes Final Table of WSOP Main Event

On top of everything else, the WSOP is set to pay out a record $12,100,000 first-place prize.

Submitted by Ace King on, Jul/15/2023

Can I Bet on FanDuel From Oklahoma?

The FanDuel website is not accessible for betting from Oklahoma.  There are plenty of websites that will take your bets from Oklahoma (18 and up).

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jul/14/2023

888 Activist Takeover Reportedly Folds Under Bribery Probe Tied to Entain

888 Activist Takeover Reportedly Folds Under Bribery Probe Tied to Entain

Entain is reportedly under investigation by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) for various offences that include bribery tied to the gambling group’s former Turkish subsidiaries

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jul/14/2023

PlayUp Sold, Sheldon Adelson Rolls Over in His Grave as Sands Casino Expected to Go Online

PlayUp is said to be exiting the Colorado market as a result of the likely sale.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jul/14/2023

Mobster Brought in to Assist in Wake of Alabama Betting Scandal

Mobster Brought in to Assist in Wake of Alabama Betting Scandal

Nick Saban said the Alabama football program’s gambling education included a talk from former mobster Michael Franzese.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Jul/13/2023

Adam Burns: Best Day of Year to Bet Sports, Most Traders Off

"If you want to pick off stale lines today is your day at most sports books as is pretty much the quietest day of the year and 90% of traders have a day off."

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jul/13/2023

New Barstool Sportsbook Site Launches

"The Barstool Sportsbook app has been upgraded to deliver you an even better betting experience. We have expanded markets with more betting options, created a more user friendly app and navigation, better cashout availability and a new wallet & cashier experience."

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jul/12/2023

NCAA: 175 Sports Betting Violations Since 2018, 17 Active Probes

NCAA: 175 Sports Betting Violations Since 2018

Athletes, coaches and administrators committed violations ranging from $5 wagers to “providing inside information” and that the active investigations have a similar span in severity.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jul/12/2023

Former NFL Player Sued for Nonpayment to Casino: More Revelations Emerge

Bodycam footage of Kroy Biermann shows him claiming his soon-to-be ex spent $700,000 betting in the last two and a half years.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Jul/12/2023

Why is Sports Betting Illegal in California?

Why is Sports Betting Illegal in California?

Sports betting has come a long way within a very short space of time in the US, with more than 30 states now allowing wagering within their shores.

Submitted by Payton on, Jul/12/2023

5 Dumbest Things: DraftKings Customers Mock CEO 'Love of Competition', 32 Cent Daily Limits?

"Competition for the quickest book to limit anyone who wins a few bets? Pathetic excuse for a Sportsbook but the app is second to none."

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jul/12/2023

Fox Bet Gone? Extinction Possible as Murdochs Face Make or Break Decision

Flutter can walk away from the Fox Bet joint venture next month (August 2023), which means either Fox steps up with its own funding and organization to run it, or the Fox Bet brand goes the way of the dinosaurs.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jul/12/2023

$10 Million GTD Venom Fever is Back at ACR Poker

$10 Million GTD Venom Fever is Back at ACR Poker

With a huge 717 seats guaranteed, you have tons of chances to punch your ticket into our $2,650 buy-in tourney that begins Thursday, July 20th

Submitted by Ace King on, Jul/11/2023

Security Cameras Captured Damning Evidence in Alabama Betting Scandal

“[Video cameras] can see the [text] conversation back-and-forth" between two alleged conspirators. “It couldn’t have been any more reckless.”  And they were using the encrypted Signal app.  DOH!!!!

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jul/11/2023

Latest Musk-Zuck Challenge Requires Rules, Privacy Betting Odds

Vanity Fair, The Guardian and Complex have already reported the lengthy (or not-so-lengthy) details, but in case you haven't seen the latest challenge from Elon Musk to Mark Zuckerberg, keep reading.

Submitted by Press Release on, Jul/10/2023

The Cage Live Event Returns to San Jose, Costa Rica

The Cage Live Event Returns to San Jose, Costa Rica

Taking place this summer in San Jose, Costa Rica, poker players can experience the ACR popular cash game in a time-based tournament format at the luxurious Sheraton Hotel in their recently expanded poker room.

Submitted by Ace King on, Jul/10/2023

Unibet Vows Fixes Following Gambling911 Scathing Reports

Our own Thomas Somach had highlighted how folks were unable to place bets with the Unibet mobile app over extended periods of time in the state.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jul/10/2023

Barstool Sports Confirms Early Cashouts on Pending Wagers Will Be Affected by Platform Change

Barstool Sports Confirms Early Cashouts on Pending Wagers Will Be Affected by Platform Change

There has been some confusion in regard to Barstool Sportsbook notifying customers that "Open wagers placed prior to July 10, 2023 will not be eligible for cash out following the re-launch".

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jul/10/2023

Can't Bet the All Star Game at Barstool Sportsbook, Open Wagers Placed Before Downtime Ineligible for Cash Out

Site is scheduled to be down all week long.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jul/10/2023

Mouth: 'Main Event is Just a Money Grab Now'

Mike Matusow unleashes on WSOP Main Event for reging with 60bb when 6k players already out.

Submitted by Ace King on, Jul/09/2023

Barstool Sports to Shut Down Sportsbook: Kambi Out

Barstool Sports to Shut Down Sportsbook: New Platform Coming

The site anticipates being down for 72 hours through much of the MLB All Star Break.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jul/08/2023

Comparing Sportsbook Company Valuations to Investiing in Pizza Companies

Would you invest in a pizza company that makes lousy pizza??

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jul/08/2023

The Clown Files: Maine Has White Supremacist Sympathizer in Charge of Sports Betting (Update)

What Milt Champion tweeted out was more than just "racially insensitive"...and this is the person in charge of gambling regulation in Maine?  Now he was just handed a one week suspension after enjoying time off with pay.

Submitted by Frank Doyle on, Jul/07/2023

Can I Bet on FanDuel Sportsbook From Nebraska

Can I Bet on FanDuel Sportsbook From Nebraska

You will not be able to bet on the FanDuel sportsbook app from the state of Nebraska for the foreseeable future.  You can, however, bet with sites licensed outside the state of Nebraska.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Jul/07/2023

Playboy Casino Chip Redemptions No Longer Allowed in NJ... 40 Years After Casino Shuts Down

David Rebuck, director of the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement, issued an emergency order on Friday July, 7, 2023, putting an immediate end to the checks from the Playboy Casino.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jul/07/2023

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