Gambling

Baltic and Scandinavian Gaming Summit and Awards Sets a Precedent in the Region

Baltic and Scandinavian Gaming Summit and Awards Sets a Precedent in the Region

The second edition of MARE BALTICUM Gaming Summit took place on the 9th of May in Vilnius and has set a precedent in the region, being confirmed as the only quality conference in the region that gathers a high number of delegates and provides quality content about the Baltic and Scandinavian region.

Submitted by Press Release on, May/27/2019

Is Online Sports Betting Legal in Ohio?

Is Online Sports Betting Legal in Ohio?

Sports betting has not yet been legalized in Buckeye State.  As such, those living in Ohio can access offshore sportsbooks that operate in jurisdictions where sports wagering is legal.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, May/26/2019

BingoSpirit.com Review l Complaints l Online Bingo From the US

BingoSpirit.com Review l Complaints l Online Bingo From the US

BingoSpirit.com is an online Bingo site licensed in Curacao that welcomes players from the United States and around the world.

Submitted by steve cooper on, May/25/2019

GalaBingo.com Review l Complaints l Online Bingo From New Zealand, Netherlands

GalaBingo.com Review l Complaints l Online Bingo From New Zealand, Netherlands

GalaBingo.com is an online bingo site that also offers roulette, scratch cards, and video poker.  It is available to those in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands, New Zealand and another dozen nations.

Submitted by steve cooper on, May/25/2019

How to Run an In-Play Sportsbook the Right Way

How to Run an In-Play Sportsbook the Right Way

In their "must read" book "The Logic of Sports Betting", Ed Miller and Matthew Davidow discuss the pitfalls of offering live in-play wagering, which now accounts for more than half of the betting activity at some offshore sportsbooks.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, May/25/2019

It's Official: Sports Betting Now Legal in Tennessee, Bookies Sweating the Blues

It's Official: Sports Betting Now Legal in Tennessee, Bookies Sweating the Blues

Check this off under "Knew it all along".  Tennessee officially legalized sports betting on Friday (May 24, 2019).

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, May/24/2019

Tiger Drops the F Bomb After Being Asked About $85K Bet Made on Him to Win Masters

Tiger Woods dropped the F Bomb after being asked how he felt about someone wagering $85K on him to win the Masters.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, May/24/2019

Sports Betting News: 'US Gaming Companies Need to Look at Asia', Louisiana Bill Doesn't Pass

Sports Betting News: 'US Gaming Companies Need to Look at Asia',

At 65-27, the tally came up five votes shy of the 70 needed for House Bill 587 to progress.  That bill looks to set up the tax and regulatory structure for sports betting in Louisiana.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, May/23/2019

Gamblers Claim Illegitimate Decks of Cards Lost Them $250K

Gamblers Claim Illegitimate Decks of Cards Lost Them $250K

Two gamblers have filed a federal lawsuit against a Philadelphia casino claiming they lost $250,000 because of faulty shuffling machines and illegitimate decks of cards.

Submitted by Associated Press on, May/23/2019

Is Online Sports Betting Legal in Washington?

Is Online Sports Betting Legal in Washington?

Washington is the only US state that explicitly makes placing an online sports bet a crime.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, May/23/2019

Can I Bet on Draftkings Sportsbook App From Tennessee

Can I Bet on Draftkings Sportsbook App From Tennessee

You can now bet using the Draftkings sportsbook app from Tennessee

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, May/23/2019

Bookies Behaving Badly Part 7: Al Ross Was Bad, His Son Denny Was Worse

This article was originally published in November 2015.  OWN featured a Dateline episode profiling this case on January 2, 2018 at 9 am EST with a rebroadcast expected at Midnight.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, May/23/2019

Sports Betting News: FanDuel Becomes Official Partner of FuboTV, Louisiana Approves Fantasy Sports

Sports Betting News: FanDuel Becomes Official Partner of FuboTV, Louisiana Approves Fantasy Sports

The online fantasy sports and betting firm FanDuel has formed its first over-the-top partnership with FuboTV.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, May/23/2019

Is Online Sports Betting Legal in California

Is Online Sports Betting Legal in California

California does not license online sportsbooks, however, a number of offshore gambling sites are accessible from the state.  The question of legality will receive a different answer depending on who you ask.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, May/23/2019

Ex Detective Admits to Running Gambling, Prostitution Ring

Ex Detective Admits to Running Gambling, Prostitution Ring

A retired New York Police Department vice detective and his wife have admitted to running a prostitution and gambling ring that allegedly involved seven police officers and dozens of civilians.

Submitted by Associated Press on, May/23/2019

Can I Bet Online From My State?

Can I Bet Online From My State?

Does your state offer online sports betting?  Find out below. In-State offerings are highlighted in yellow

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, May/23/2019

Sports Betting News: Holzhauer Destigmatizing Sports Betting, NH Bill Closer to Passing

Sports Betting News: Holzhauer Destigmatizing Sports Betting, NH Bill Closer to Passing

For decades, the faces of the American sports bettor were caricatures: a chain-smoker with a curled-up racing form, a bookie sitting in a dimly lit room, a shrieking tout wearing a gold chain and making dubious claims.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, May/22/2019

Can I Bet Sports on FOX Bet Online From Arkansas

You will not be able to use FOX Bet from the state of Arkansas. Currently, only offshore sportsbooks can be accessed here and have been accessible from the state since 1998.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, May/22/2019

Can I Bet Sports on FOX Bet Online From Arizona

Can I Bet Sports on FOX Bet Online From Arizona

FOX Bet will not be accessible to those in Arizona for real money play. Currently, only offshore sportsbooks can be accessed here and have been accessible from the state since 1998.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, May/22/2019

Can I Bet Sports on FOX Bet Online From Alaska

Can I Bet Sports on FOX Bet Online From Alaska

FOX Bet will not be accessible to those in Alaska for real money play, though the site looks to have a free play platform launching.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, May/22/2019

Can I Use the Draftkings App in West Virginia?

Can I Use the Draftkings App in West Virginia?

You will soon be able to use the Draftkings app from within the state of West Virginia.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, May/22/2019

Gambling.com Corners the NJ Sports Betting Affiliate Market

Gambling.com Corners the NJ Sports Betting Affiliate Market

SBC News reports that Stockholm-based Gambling.com reported a strong 1st quarter in the New Jersey online sports betting market.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, May/22/2019

When Will the New $12 Million Borgata Sportsbook Be Open?

When Will the New $12 Million Borgata Sportsbook Be Open?

Casino officials tell The Associated Press it will open a sports bar and sports betting facility named Moneyline Bar & Book on June 29. The name is a reference to the money line, a method of betting on sports in which a gambler wagers that a team will win its game without having to win by a certain amount of points.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, May/22/2019

Unikrn Unveils Virtual Betting, Live Streaming Products

Unikrn Unveils Virtual Betting, Live Streaming Products

One of the leaders in eSports betting, Unikrn, has announced the release of a virtual wagering platform and a live streaming product.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, May/21/2019

West Virginia Sports Betting Falls Into the Red, New Unikrn Betting Platforms Unveiled

West Virginia Sports Betting Falls Into the Red, New Unikrn Betting Platforms Unveiled

To date, one year after the US Supreme Court reversed decades of prohibition of sports wagering, West Virginia's industry is in the red.  The Mountaineer State was among the first to dive in.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, May/21/2019

Louisiana Sports Betting Effort Marches Forward After Removal of 'Poison Pill'

Louisiana Sports Betting Effort Marches Forward After Removal of 'Poison Pill'

A proposal to legalize sports betting in Louisiana edged forward in the Legislature, winning the backing Tuesday of a committee packed with several anti-gambling lawmakers who unsuccessfully sought to derail the measure.

Submitted by Associated Press on, May/21/2019

Sports Betting Forums: Top Discussions

We tap into the hottest discussions on the sports betting forums and social media.  Hot now: Vegas Sports Handicapper Gets Banned From Sportsbooks and Probation, Disney Takes Stake in Draftkings

Submitted by C Costigan on, May/21/2019

Sports Handicapper Banned From Sportsbooks for Three Years, Sentenced to Probation

Sports Handicapper Banned From Sportsbooks for Three Years, Sentenced to Probation

A well-known sports handicapper with a platform on ESPN has been sentenced to three years probation.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, May/21/2019

Borgata Babes Case Can Go to Trial

Borgata Babes Case Can Go to Trial

A state appellate court says five cocktail waitresses who sued an Atlantic City casino for gender bias and a hostile work environment can take their case to trial.

Submitted by Associated Press on, May/21/2019

Maine Vote on Sports Betting Coming Shortly

Maine Vote on Sports Betting Coming Shortly

Maine legislators say they are 95% there but it is the other 5% they need to hash out, at which point sports betting could soon become a reality in the New England state.  Seven bills have been reduced to one.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, May/20/2019

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