Gambling
This is Sick! An NFL Player Loses $8 Million Betting Sports
Chris Simms offers an interesting theory as to why the league would want players to bet and not no-player employees. Sports books want young men with plenty of disposable dollars and a possible itch for the dopamine rush, he suggests.
Sports Leagues ‘Dancing With the Devil’ When it Comes to Sports Gambling
In case you haven’t been following, a handful of NFL players and even some college players have been embroiled in betting controversies.
Controversial DC Firm Granted Sports Betting License in MD
Company lists only two employees, one of whom is the owner's mom. It's GambetDC website in Washington, D.C., meanwhile, has been plagued with technical woes that resulted in an iOS failure on Super Bowl Sunday last year.
30 Guaranteed Packages to the 2023 World Series of Poker Main Event
Looking to take part in this year's World Series of Poker Main Event, but don't have the $10K buy-in. No worries, Americas Cardroom has you covered.
The Clown Files: D.C. Disaster! Millions for ‘Doing Nothing’ in Sports Betting Deal?
This DC clown show has nothing to do with the Republicans or Democrats, for once.
Gambling Education May be a Farce, Claim Multiple NFL Agents
Three prominent agents tell PFT they have never been invited to participate in training of any kind regarding the gambling policy. Not once. Not ever.
What Are the Regular Season Wins Total Odds for the Georgia Bulldogs - 2023?
This year the Bulldogs are favored to win UNDER 11.5 regular season games at a price of -145, but are the favorites to win a third straight championship.
New Bill Bradley Doc: Father of Gambling Prohibition Claims People Are 'Betting on High School Games'
"Rolling Along" is the new documentary about legendary Knicks player-turned New Jersey Senator Bill Bradley. It is set to debut in select theaters Friday June 16.
Lex Veldhuis: Kick 'Toxic as F***', Stake 'Does All the Wrong Things'
The Kick streaming app is looking to overtake Twitch when it comes to poker content, but at least one top player recently came out condemning the app.
I Nelson Rose: Regulated Books May Be the One's Breaking Laws
That $511 billion estimate bet does not include the hundreds of billions of dollars in wagers which the US licensed gaming sites accept from players overseas, where gambling is illegal.
Construction Begins on Canada's First Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Construction on the first-ever Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Canada has begun, on track to open its doors in spring 2025. This new investment is proposed to boast a wide range of gaming opportunities, as well as boost the wider economy in Ottawa.
'Can't Lose Parlay' Hearing in Massachusetts: Barstool Sports Fate to be Decided Soon
Attorney for Penn National, Barstool Sports parent company: "No reasonable person could assume they were engaging in a risk-free bet."
Why Do iGaming Sites Gamify Themselves?
The world of online gambling has witnessed a significant rise in the gamification trend within iGaming sites in recent years. Gamifying iGaming sites refers to the process of incorporating game-like elements and mechanics into online gambling platforms to enhance the user experience.
Organized Crime Figure Who Threatened Priest Shot Dead
Efforts to carve out his own space in the field of gambling and extortion led to a clash with members of the powerful Rizzuto crime family.
Matt Savage is Becoming the Susan Lucci of Poker
"I’ve been nominated 7 out of the last 8 years (to the Poker Hall of Fame) since the public had a vote. The living members have the final vote but as always I have appreciated the support and honor of being up with the legends of the game."
Regulation vs. Unregulated: Does It Really Matter When it Comes to Sports Betting?
Gambling911.com investigates 20 plus years of unregulated offshore sports betting and puts a pin in the theory that wagering improprieties would have always remained unchecked.
21-Year-Old Charged With First-Degree Murder in Seattle Area Casino Shootings
Intended target was a security guard at the casino who just got released from prison for participating in a 2019 robbery along side the shooter.
The Clown Files: 15 Percent of Maryland License Plates Now Promoting Online Casino in the Philippines
License plate was supposed to promote Maryland's history with the War of 1812
40-Something Enters Senior Tournament By Accident, Crushes the Old Folk
Tournament director says nothing can be done to restrict younger folks from entering senior event as this would be deemed as discrimination.
van Der Sloot Being Extradited to US This Weekend: Killed Woman He Met in Casino
van Der Sloot is serving a 28-year sentence for that murder, committed while he was in Peru attending a poker tour.
What Are the Regular Season Wins Total Odds for the Alabama Crimson Tide - 2023?
Oddsmakers at BetOnline have the Alabama Crimson Tide winning UNDER 10.5 regular season games priced at -170. Last year, the OVER 10.5 was priced at -265. By Alabama standards, 2022 was considered a major disappointment. That's saying a lot.
So Far Crickets in Call for US Recreational Sportsbooks to Appear at BetBash
Sports betting's biggest networking event is just around the corner. Taking place at the famed Circa Sportsbook in Las Vegas, the third installment of BetBash promises premium food and alcohol, all the big names in sports gambling and top-of-the-line seminars.
Lions Organization Begins Re-Educating Players Over Gambling Policy as More Suspensions Loom
“It’s much more an emphasis from us, as opposed to just leaving it to the league,” Lions head coach Dan Campbell said as another Lions player is said to be under investigation.
Sports Gambling Final Vote in NC Expected Next Week
Legalized sports gambling, starting next year in North Carolina, now seems a better bet as the state House's top leader said Thursday that he expected his chamber would accept alterations to its own proposal made by the Senate.
How Sportsbooks Should Respond as Bettors Embrace Predictive Analytics
Anyone who's been paying attention will know that there's been a steady uptick in the use of AI-powered predictive models in the sports betting industry. Rapid advancements in the field of AI mean that sports bettors are gaining access to vital predictive tools - like those seen on Dimers.com - that can enhance their sports betting decisions.
The Evolution of Mobile Casinos From the Early 2010s
In the still of the early 2010s, a technological metamorphosis quietly emerged, destined to redefine the betting industry in unimaginable ways. Mobile casinos, a relatively new concept, started germinating, laying the foundation for an exciting journey toward what we now acknowledge as an industry standard.
Tom Dwan Wins Biggest Pot in Televised Poker History
Tom Dwan was the ultimate winner as he squared off against Dr.Hash“Wesley” Fei at the final table. It was Wesley they were all talking about over the past weekend with Mike "The Mouth" Matusow calling him a "fraud".
The 2023 WSOP Kickoff Means Promos and Events Galore at Americas Cardroom
Tournaments Include a Mini Online Super Series - $6.4 Million GTD, the Dream Tournament - $100,000 Guaranteed Featuring a Buy-in of Just $2.50 and Don't Miss The Daily Double Promotion.
Chicago Summer Events to Bet On: City Gears Up for First Ever NASCAR Street Race
Locals we've spoken to while Gambling911 is here worry about the lack of transportation and the mess this event is going to create starting as early as the first week in June.
The Ins and Outs of Gambling with Crypto in 2023
Anyone who had been with crypto since the earlier days will know that it has gone from a niche, outside the interest of tech entrepreneurs to a fully-fledged financial sector in its own right. Where once it was strictly traded between handfuls of people for various personal services, now it's common to find things like Bitcoin available for making payments to massive companies like Amazon or eBay.
