Gambling

Ex-Colts QB Art Schlichter May Be Heading Back to Prison

Ex-Colts QB Art Schlichter May Be Heading Back to Prison

In 2012, Schlichter was sentenced to a 10-year prison term and ordered to pay a $2.2 million fine.  He completed his sentence in 2020.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jan/04/2023

2023 the Year of BSV Predicts Ayre

2023 the Year of BSV Predicts Ayre

"BSV’s demonstrated capacity to enable millions of nanopayments with fees measured in fractions of a cent make BSV the only blockchain capable of taking advantage of the exponential growth in IP addresses that the introduction of the IPv6 standard will bring," Ayre says.  Plus Breaking: Coinbase $100 Million Settlement

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jan/04/2023

NJ Regulators Order Bets on Purdue-LSU Game Halted Due to Brees-PointsBet Relationship

NJ Regulators Order Bets on Purdue-LSU Game Halted

Bets placed after December 15 also to be voided, regulators demand.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jan/03/2023

How Parlays Were Graded in the Suspended Bills-Bengals Game

How Parlays Were Graded in the Suspended Bills-Bengals Game

Plus Mike "The Mouth" rips into anti-vaxxers using Hamlin to push their narrative that the Covid-19 vaccine is behind the Bills safety suffering a cardiac arrest on the field Monday night.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jan/03/2023

When Will the Bills-Bengals Game Be Played and How Will My Prior Bets Be Graded?

The game was postponed after Bills player Damar Hamlin went into cardiac arrest while on the field.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Jan/03/2023

CoinGeek Reveals FTX Lawyer Dan Friedberg Ties to Electonics Website

CoinGeek Reveals FTX Lawyer Dan Friedberg Ties to Electonics Website

CoinGeek warned of Dan Friedberg's shady associations well before the FTX crypto exchange's epic collapse.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jan/03/2023

Is PrizePicks Legal in the State of Ohio?

Is PrizePicks Legal in the State of Ohio?

PrizePicks is not legal in Ohio even though sports betting is now fully regulated and offshore sportsbooks have been accessible from the Buckeye state for the better part of two decades now.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Jan/02/2023

Police Forces Now Screening for Gambling Addiction During Hiring Process

Police Forces Now Screening for Gambling Addiction During Hiring Process

Plus Cavs head coach warns of the dark side of legalized sports betting in the state of Ohio.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jan/02/2023

Russell Wilson Favored for Comeback POY in 2023

Russell Wilson Favored for Comeback POY in 2023

Trey Lance, Kyler Murray and Javonte Williams round out the Top 5. There is a total of 23 players on the list.  Six are in the single digits and three are within two points of Wilson.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Jan/02/2023

Ohio Legal Sports Betting Kicks Off... With Pete Rose?

Ohio Legal Sports Betting Kicks Off... With Pete Rose?

MLB icon Pete Rose gambled on the Reds while making Ohio's first legal sports bet.  The irony here is that Rose has been disqualified from entry into the Baseball Hall of Fame due to his prior gambling activity. 

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jan/02/2023

Orange Bowl 2022 Predictions: Tennessee vs. Clemson

Gambling911.com has the spread on the Orange Bowl game for 2022 between Tennessee and Clemson.  This Bowl game takes place Friday December 30 at  8 pm ET. 

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Dec/29/2022

How to Use Paysafecard to Deposit at an Online Casino in Australia

How to Use Paysafecard to Deposit at an Online Casino in Australia

Paysafecard has grown in popularity in recent years as a payment option at online casinos due to its high level of security. It is also quite handy and simple to use. Paying with a PaysafeCard card code, for example, eliminates the need to give additional personal or billing information at checkout.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Dec/28/2022

Ohio Regulators Stark Warning to Sportsbook Operators: 'Adhere to Regs or Else'

Ohio Regulators Stark Warning to Sportsbook Operators: 'Adhere to Regs or Else'

Plus Elys Game Technology warns of turmoil in sports betting industry as it sets up retail book in DC gentleman's club.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Dec/28/2022

PointsBet in Talks Over Selling to Jake Paul's BetR

PointsBet in Talks Over Selling to Jake Paul's BetR

Corporate bookmaker PointsBet Holdings Ltd. is said to be in discussions to sell its Australian trading busines to an online betting firm linked to YouTube sensation and boxer Jake Paul. 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Dec/28/2022

CFP Infomap Shows Which Team Each State is Betting On

If the old adage holds true, the Wolverines will be crowned as this year's College Football Playoff national champions.

Submitted by Press Release on, Dec/28/2022

'Life Coach' Arrested for Allegedly Running Ponzi Scheme to Support Gambling Habit

'Life Coach' Arrested for Allegedly Running Ponzi Scheme to Support Gambling Habit

Plus a flood of sports betting ads in Canada prompt concerns from parents as one popular sports program recently featured no less than 19 ads for sports gambling companies.

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Dec/27/2022

Fortnite Maker Epic Games Hit With Record Fine: Violated Children's Privacy?

Fortnite Maker Epic Games Hit With Record Fine: Violated Children's Privacy?

Plus former Dallas Cowboys WR, now Jets assistance, Miles Austin suspended for violating NFL gambling policy.  And over 12,000 arrested for illegal World Cup betting.  A former soap star-turned porn entrepreneur also busted.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Dec/26/2022

For Sale: BetMGM Customer Data

For Sale: BetMGM Customer Data

If you think the hacking of DraftKings accounts were bad a few weeks back, here comes BetMGM.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Dec/23/2022

Bet on Gronk's Return to the NFL for Third Time

Bet on Gronk's Return to the NFL for Third Time

Rob Gronkowski said he was "kinda bored," so naturally, NFL teams are reaching out to see if his appetite is whet enough to come out of retirement.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Dec/23/2022

These Gambling Operators and Friends of the Industry Are Getting Lumps of Coal This Christmas

Who's been naughty?  Who's been nice?  Some gambling operators and individuals associated with the industry were more than a little naughty.  Let's see who among our friends is getting a big 'ol lump of coal in their stocking.

PointsBet People (Drew Brees Lightning Strike Gag)

Some genius put his name to this one.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Dec/23/2022

Fanatics CEO on Being No. 1 in Sports Betting Soon: 'People Say That I am Nuts"

Fanatics CEO on Being No. 1 in Sports Betting Soon: 'People Say That I am Nuts"

Plus BetMGM and the Predators perfect together, Ohio doling out sports betting licenses as if they were candy.  Plus Vermont considers legalizing sports betting but hasn't considered a tax rate.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Dec/22/2022

Bet on the Weather - White Christmas 2022: Flight Delays and More

Bet on the Weather - White Christmas 2022: Flight Delays and More

Betting on a white Christmas has been a popular pasttime throughout Europe over the years and is only now starting to catch on among the US-facing gambling websites. 2022's weather takes this to a whole new level.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Dec/22/2022

Punta del Este Poker Satellites - 2023

Punta del Este Poker Satellites - 2023

5 Buy-ins GTD Sunday, January 15th at 5pm ET ($33 buy-in).  You can actually qualify for free.

Submitted by Ace King on, Dec/21/2022

Bitcoin and the Gambling Industry: FAQs

Bitcoin and the Gambling Industry: FAQs

We also explore whether one can legally place bets with bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Dec/21/2022

Tech Space, Not Gambling Media, Widely Covering DraftKings Customer Breach

Tech Space, Not Gambling Media, Widely Covering DraftKings Customer Breach

And now comes word that BetMGM, too, has been the target of a breach.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Dec/21/2022

Cryptocurrency and Gambling

Since the earliest human civilizations, men have been wagering their earnings on games of chance or skill. Throughout our history, gambling (or betting) has endured as one of the most popular forms of entertainment. Venues have changed, games have evolved, but the desire for people to play these games has stayed the same.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Dec/21/2022

Gambling Interests Gave GOP Group Behind Pro-DeWine PACs $1M

Gambling Interests Gave GOP Group Behind Pro-DeWine PACs $1M

Gambling interests positioning for lucrative business as Ohio remakes its betting landscape donated nearly $1 million to a nonprofit group that helped successfully reelect Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, a key decision-maker regarding the market’s future, an Associated Press review found.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Dec/20/2022

Bet on Xmas Flight Cancellations for Christmas 2022

Bet on Xmas Flight Cancellations for Christmas 2022

A Siberian Arctic air blast is headed straight toward the U.S., potentially shattering records and causing anarchy for travelers on Christmas Day.  Oh have no fear.  Our friends from BetOnline are here to take bets on the most airport flight cancellations.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Dec/20/2022

Hurts' Injury Impacts Odds Across the Board

No one knows, but Jalen Hurts could be out for some time, and that possibility has had a massive impact on odds across the football world.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Dec/20/2022

Things Just Got Really Ugly for DraftKings: Over 67,000 Compromised

Things Just Got Really Ugly for DraftKings: Over 67,000 Compromised

At the time of the attack, DraftKings originally claimed there was no breach.  Customer service numbers and links were reportedly unreachable.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Dec/19/2022

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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.