Gambling

Shams Shame: All the Latest Headlines Pertaining to Shams Charania Pact With the Devil

Shams Charania Pact With the Devil

"Woj reporting shams getting prison or smth for this would be legendary," one person posted via Reddit.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jun/25/2023

Latest Gambling News Headlines June 29, 2023

These are the latest gambling news headlines from mid to late June 2023, in case you missed them.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/25/2023

Industry Outrage as NBA Insider, FanDuel Partner Influences Draft Betting Line....Gets it Wrong

"Such situations make it clear that trusted reporters have the ability to significantly influence how people bet."

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jun/25/2023

Some Gambling Sites Offered Betting on Titanic Sub Fate

Users of Polymarket, a crypto-based futures trading platform, wagered over $300,000 on whether the “missing submarine” would “be found by June 23.”

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Jun/24/2023

Online Casino for Dummies: How to Stop Confusing RTP and RNG

Online Casino for Dummies: How to Stop Confusing RTP and RNG

Today, the iGaming industry is steadily growing. This is facilitated by the expansion of the internet, the growth of smartphone use, cultural and social approval from the authorities and celebrity influencers, as well as easy access to online gambling games.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Jun/23/2023

Top Pay Per Head Bookie Software for Independent Bookies

Top Pay Per Head Bookie Software for Independent Bookies

Create your own sportsbook and become a successful bookie with the best PPH site. Get the best sports gambling solutions with top-rated sportsbook software for bookies.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jun/23/2023

Complete Guide to Pay-Per-Head Bookie Software: Everything You Need to Know

Are you looking to start your own sportsbook business or already have one but struggling to manage it efficiently? Look no further than pay-per-head bookie software.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jun/23/2023

Rhode Island Sports Betting Still a Disaster: 'Hard to Get Excited Over Monopoly in Such a Tiny State'

Rhode Island Sports Betting Still a Disaster

Gambling911.com continues its trek across New England to monitor the status of legalized sports betting in states here, this time we head to Rhode Island, which this week became the 7th state to legalize online casino gambling.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jun/23/2023

2023 World Series of Poker Hall of Fame Finalists Include Mouth, Liebert, Susan Lucci...Err....Matt Savage

Matusow offers his case for induction but this year is mostly a toss up early.

Submitted by Ace King on, Jun/23/2023

Russian Owner of Gambling Website 1xBet Dies in Mystery Medical Mishap

Russian Owner of Gambling Website 1xBet Dies in Mystery Medical Mishap

Karshkov was born in Ukraine's Kyiv oblast in 1980 before moving to Bryansk in Russia.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jun/22/2023

The Top Pay By Mobile Casinos of 2023

One of the most significant advantages online and mobile casinos have had over their competition over the last decade is their ability to innovate in several fields. For example, when digital casinos started rising through the sector as a real, profound challenge to traditional land-based casinos, you could predominantly pay only by credit card.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Jun/22/2023

How Do Online Casino Owners Value Their Customers Without Harming Their Business?

Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, online activities have grown leaps and bounds. The rise of online gambling has given casinos and businesses new markets through different technological advancements. Along with gambling, virtual reality and other gaming technology have progressed, making it an excellent entertainment sector that reverberates today.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Jun/22/2023

WSOP Investigates Martin Kabrhel Following Cheating Allegations, Cease and Desist Sent Via Twitter?

"While we do not discuss specific security protocols used to monitor players and gaming equipment, the integrity of the game remains paramount and we can assure fellow patrons that we are taking these allegations very seriously. As this is an ongoing investigation, there is no further comment on the matter at this time."

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jun/22/2023

Other Poker Pros Back Dan Smith Assertion That Kabrhel is 'a Cheat'

Other Poker Pros Back Dan Smith Assertion That Kabrhel is 'a Cheat'

"Martin's antics at the table are worse than anyone that I've played with," Smith said.  "People were speculating, there were a lot of discussions whether he was marking cards."

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jun/21/2023

89 Percent of Indiana Adults Report Having Gambled in Last Year?

When gambling first became legal in Indiana, options were limited to lottery scratch-off tickets and draw games; after that, it was riverboat casinos. Fast forward more than 30 years later, and anyone over 18 can place their bet with a cellphone.

Submitted by Press Release on, Jun/20/2023

Streamer xQc Talks Mega Kick Deal, Poker Champ Accused of Cheating, Marking Cards and Being Rude

Dan Smith had plenty of choice words for Prague poker champ Martin Kabrhel.  "I think it's ridiculous that he's allowed to play in the tournament".

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jun/19/2023

Why Crypto Brings In A Great Level Of Privacy And Security To iGaming Industry?

Why Crypto Brings In A Great Level Of Privacy And Security To iGaming Industry?

In the rapidly evolving world of digital transactions, cryptocurrency has emerged as a transformative force, reshaping the way we manage finances and engage in commercial activities. Beyond its decentralized nature and potential for financial growth, one of the most compelling advantages of cryptocurrencies lies in the realm of privacy and security.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jun/19/2023

The WSOP Bad Beat That Resulted in One Player Winning $5.2 Million

The WSOP Bad Beat That Resulted in One Player Winning $5.2 Million

Chris Brewer also walked away with his first WSOP bracelet.

Submitted by Ace King on, Jun/19/2023

Former NJ Senator Lashes Out at Christie: 'Profited From My Work'

Former NJ Senator Lashest Out at Christie: 'Profited From My Work'

The New York Times found that sports betting companies like DraftKings paid Christie thousands to advise and lobby their interests while the former Governor is said to have made $30,000 a month as a consultant for Scientific Games.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jun/19/2023

Latest Gambling News Headlines June 18, 2023

Latest Gambling News Headlines June 18, 2023

Mike Florio of Pro Football Weekly continues to analyze what he refers to as a "clunky, ineffective" NFL gambling policy that has resulted in some players being suspended for a few weeks and others suspended indefinitely.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Jun/18/2023

Mass Sports Betting Generated $455M in Handle for Month of May

Massachusetts second best handle in the nation.  Gambling911 is here in the Bay State this week.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jun/18/2023

Industry Analysts Look With Skepticism Upon DraftKings Bid for PointsBet

The acquisition of PointsBet's assets by Fanatics seemed like a done deal at the time Fanatics made the announcement it planned to acquire PointsBet's assets and, even then experts were questioning why.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jun/18/2023

Man Charged With Running Online Sportsbook, Prostitution Ring

A West Palm Beach man has pleaded guilty to operating an illegal sports gambling business, conspiring to commit money laundering, using a facility of interstate commerce to carry on prostitution activities, and tax evasion.

Submitted by Press Release on, Jun/17/2023

Pitfalls of ETH Gambling You Should Know

This piece will explore the pitfalls of Ethereum gambling at online casinos. If you decide to gamble online, you can make a more informed decision based on this information.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jun/17/2023

Lowen Play Continues to Expand Game Library with Prolific Slot Developers

iGaming company Lowen Play is looking to broaden its reach as new agreements with an assortment of popular software providers add to its portfolio. With a constant influx of additional digital software, these new releases aim to increase game availability through the introduction of industry heavyweights.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Jun/16/2023

Congress Begins Looking Into US Regulated Sports Betting Industry

David Payne Purdum of ESPN reports that Rep. Dina Titus (D-Nev.) has issued letters to various professional sports league and NCAA commissioners and presidents on Thursday. 

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jun/16/2023

Gambling911 Celebrates Regulated Sports Betting in Vermont

We are here in this beautiful state as Vermont has passed legislation allowing for mobile sports betting.  It's the last of the New England states to do so.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/15/2023

Kansas Weird Loophole Meant State Saw Zero Revenue When the Chiefs Won Super Bowl

Kansans bet $194 million on sports during the month of February but the state got only $1,134.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jun/15/2023

Media Companies Start Pulling the Plug on Sports Betting Ads

Media Companies Start Pulling the Plug on Sports Betting Ads

Anna Bateson, chief executive of Guardian Media Group, said the move came as "our primary obligation is to do the right thing for our readers".

Submitted by Frank Doyle on, Jun/15/2023

MGM Wants 'Crazy Eddie' Nephew Case Thrown Out

MGM Wants 'Crazy Eddie' Nephew Case Thrown Out

In court papers, MGM says Sam Antar, a twice-jailed “fraudster” who repeatedly victimized friends, relatives and strangers, is engaging in “his latest scheme” by falsely accusing MGM of wrongdoing.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jun/14/2023

Breaking News

Nevada Gaming Board Sued By Crypto.com

The derivatives arm of crypto exchange Crypto.com has sued the Nevada gaming and gambling regulator in the state’s federal court on June 3, claiming it improperly blocked the exchange from offering “derivative contracts that reference sporting events on its federally regulated market.”