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How the Mississippi Sportsbooks Fared Their First College Football Weekend Ever

How the Mississippi Sportsbooks Fared Their First College Football Weekend Ever

Action was expected to be heavy in SEC Country at the Southeast's only existing sportsbooks the first week of College Football.  Mississippi is the first - and maybe only - Southeastern state to open sportsbooks in its Biloxi and Tunica casino.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/03/2018

Alternatives to the Draftkings App Outside of New Jersey

There are alternatives to the Draftkings app with more money rewards, more prizes and less taxes to pay

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/03/2018

Bet on Sports Online From Florida

You can bet on sports in the state of Florida easily access a few dozen internationally-licensed online sportsbooks with zero taxes imposed by these businesses.  State run sportsbooks will be taxing bets, it should be noted. 

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/03/2018

Why MGM Sued Victims of Las Vegas Mass Shooting

U.S. protections from post-terrorism lawsuits don’t apply to hotels

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/03/2018

David Ortiz Denies Ties to Gambler Who Regularly Bet on Baseball

Former Red Sox slugger David Ortiz has denied knowing a gambler who was banned from Major League Baseball games due to his excessive betting on the game.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/02/2018

How Much Tax Will I Have to Pay Placing a Sports Bet Online in NJ?

The tax one will have to pay for betting on sports in New Jersey via apps or online will be a sick 13%.  Obviously, in this regard, the internationally-licensed sportsbooks (often referred to as "offshore books") will enjoy a tremendous advantage as they do not tax sports bettors at all.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/02/2018

How Good is the Fanduel Sports Betting App? Now Live

How Good is the Fanduel Sports Betting App?  Now Live

The Fanduel sports betting app went live in New Jersey late Saturday.  It is only available in this state currently. 

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/02/2018

Gambling911.com Kicks Off the College Football Season at Fanduel Meadowlands Sportsbook

Gambling911.com visited the Fanduel branded sportsbook at the Meadowlands Racetrack Friday evening with a few College Football games kicking off.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/01/2018

Sports Betting Now Available to Maryland, Washington DC Residents

Sports Betting Now Available to Maryland, Washington DC Residents

Sports betting at the strategically located Hollywood Casino in Charles Town, West Virginia was now available, a little bit earlier than planned.  This means easy access to most folks throughout Maryland and Washington, DC.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/31/2018

Nevada Casino Revenue Sees Slight Drop in July

Gamblers were a little luckier in July, when the statewide casino revenue in Nevada decreased slightly for the first time in six months, according to data regulators released Thursday.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/31/2018

Why Encrypted Messaging Is Important For Your Sportsbook Business

Why Encrypted Messaging Is Important For Your Sportsbook Business

Privacy is a big concern for bookies, and their players. That’s why it is imperative that pay per head agents have encrypted agent-to-agent messaging, plus encrypted text messaging. Get the 4 most important reasons here.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/30/2018

UK gambling companies struggling with complaints deadline and ads crackdown

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UK Watchdog is progressing in clearing up the gambling industry from misleading offers and unfair restrictions on withdrawals.

Submitted by Payton on, Aug/30/2018

Sports Betting Available in West Virginia on Saturday

Sports betting was set to launch in West Virginia this coming Saturday.  The state is likely to have sportsbooks at each of its five casinos, some of which are accessible from out-of-state cities such as Pittsburgh, DC, Baltimore and Youngstown, Ohio.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/30/2018

Shumer Wants Legal Framework for Sports Betting

House Minority Leader wants sports leagues to decide what types of bets can be offered

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/29/2018

BetJamaica is Back!

BetJamaica is Back!

With the U.S. Supreme Court abolishing sports betting prohibition this past May a number of once well known names in the world of old school sportsbooks are re-entering the North American market.  The latest is BetJamaica.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/29/2018

Buffalo Wild Wings Partners With Draftkings - Introducing Blazin’ Fantasy Football

America’s largest sports bar is launching a first-of-its-kind-partnership with DraftKings for an exclusive fantasy football game called “Blazin’ Fantasy Football".

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/29/2018

CBS Will Not Mention Gambling During NFL Game Broadcasts

CBS Will Not Mention Gambling During NFL Game Broadcasts

With sports betting now legalized across the United States following a landmark Supreme Court decision back in May, the National Football League (NFL) has opted not to make mention of gambling or sports wagering during broadcasts of games.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/28/2018

South Philly Turf Club Sportsbook Coming Soon

South Philly Turf Club Sportsbook Coming Soon

If you live in Philadelphia, the options for sports betting are becoming almost limitless between Atlantic City, Delaware and now within a miles away at local casino establishments.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/28/2018

How Sports Betting in the U.S. Might Evolve

How Sports Betting in the U.S. Might Evolve

We already have a glimpse of how the sports betting landscape in the United States will look.  But there are some interesting variables that could ultimately factor into the equation, Buffalo Wild Wings entry into the market being one.

 

It’s a perfect fit, writes Rafi Farber of CalvinAyre.com.  But they also can't go it alone.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/28/2018

Casinos' Interest in Sports Betting Picks Up in Pennsylvania

A second casino owner in Pennsylvania wants to offer sports betting, now that it's cleared it to begin in the state.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/27/2018

Mass Shooter at eSports Madden Event Identified

Early reports had four fatalities, however, that number was later reduced to two.  The shooter, identified as David Katz, 24, of Baltimore, turned the gun on himself.  11 others were injured.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/26/2018

MGM Springfield Makes New England Debut

MGM Springfield Makes New England Debut

Investing in the Revival of a Great American City, Massachusetts’ First Resort and Casino Brings 3,000 Permanent Jobs and New Entertainment Offerings to Region

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/24/2018

Vegas Rejects Sportsbook Settlement

Vegas Rejects Sportsbook Settlement

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada gambling regulators rejected a proposed settlement on Thursday with a troubled sports books operator, which admitted to taking unlawful bets and making inaccurate payouts, and suggested revoking the company’s license.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/24/2018

Golden Nugget Unveils Sports Betting App PlaySugarHouse.com

The Golden Nugget Casino in Atlantic City has announced the debut of its online sports betting app, PlaySugarHouse.com, in an effort to compete with the first New Jersey sports betting app, courtesy of Draftkings.com. 

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/23/2018

7 Strategies Sports Bettors Use To Collect More Cash From Your Sportsbook

Understand your sports bettors can help you increase action. Increased action means increased revenue. Find out the 7 popular sports betting strategies right here.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/23/2018

U.S. Casino Industry Revenue Hits Record $40.28 bln in 2017

U.S. Casino Industry Revenue Hits Record $40.28 bln in 2017

U.S. commercial gaming revenue topped $40 billion for the first time ever in 2017 at $40.28 billion, with states receiving a record $9.23 billion from gaming taxes alone, according to a report released on Wednesday.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/22/2018

PlayMGM Sports Betting App Debuts in New Jersey

PlayMGM Sports Betting App Debuts in New Jersey

Move over Draftkings, New Jersey has a new sports betting app in the form of PlayMGM.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/22/2018

DOH! NJ Regulators Claim Decline in Gambling, Then Say That was Mistake

New Jersey gambling regulators say they made a mistake when they initially reported how Atlantic City casinos performed in the second quarter.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/22/2018

Death Penalty Won't Be Sought in Vegas Casino Picnic Killing

Death Penalty Won't Be Sought in Vegas Casino Picnic Killing

A former casino employee accused of killing a work supervisor and wounding another at a company picnic will not face the death penalty but could receive life in prison without parole if convicted, the top prosecutor in Las Vegas said Tuesday.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/22/2018

Breaking News

Sheriff Arrested as Part of Gambling Probe

A sheriff in central Florida was arrested Thursday on charges of racketeering and conspiracy as part of what state authorities described as a probe into a massive gambling operation.