Sportsbook News
Could the Popular Cashout Feature at DraftKings, ESPN Bet, Others Be Gone Following Lawsuit?
Get Out Ahead, LLC made waves late Friday night when Gambling911.com broke the news that it had filed a patent infringement lawsuit against one WagerWire, LLC and tells us they intend to go after all other alleged violators, namely pretty much every regulated sportsbook in the US.
Patent Lawsuit Targets Popular Cash Out Feature Offered at Top Sportsbooks
"Get Out Ahead LLC Will prosecute infringers on its IP to the fullest extent of the law."
Boyd Gaming Eyes Penn Entertainment, ESPN Bet Deal
This potential acquisition led to a halt in trading of Penn Entertainment's stock on Thursday but the stock price was not up 20% on the month Friday afternoon.
Alberta to Enter Online Gambling Space, Betfred Exits Maryland
Betfred recorded a May handle below $500,000 compared to FanDuel, which accepted $195.2 million worth of online bets in Maryland last month.
Bovada Restricts New Michigan, Colorado Customers From Playing
Bovada is still accessible from the two states but is no longer allowing new accounts from those who enter a Michigan or Colorado ZIP code and all withdrawals must be via cryptocurrencies.
Overcoming the Challenges of Being an Online Gambling Affiliate in 2024
Everything from search engine updates to root out so-called "parasite SEO" to regulatory compliance, gambling affiliates must stay on top of their game more than ever before.
Sports Betting Could Help Kansas Snatch Chiefs, Royals
Revenues from sports betting would help to build new facilities.
Is Bookie.ag a Good Sportsbook? You BETter Believe It
Bookie.ag is the newly branded sportsbook of a long established betting company.
Sports Betting Here to Stay in Florida as SCOTUS Refuses to Take Up Challenge
Decision not to take up case could provide a blow to state regulators looking to keep out offshore gambling companies.
It is Easy to Switch to AcePerHead for All Your Pay Per Head Needs
If you are an independent sports bookmaker then you probably already know just how important a quality pay per head service is when it comes to running the day-to-day administrative end of the business.
Bet Limits and Risk Management Explained
"When you are looking for a pay per head bookie software, please look into what your parlay options are," Kyle from Realbookies.com advises.
Michigan Regulators 'No Comment' Regarding Bovada Cease and Desist
Regulators in Michigan said Bovada had 14 days to take steps to prevent Michigan residents from gaming on their sites before further legal action is taken and those 14 days are now up.
News as it Happens - June 14, 2024 4 pm: Philippines Crackdown, Gambling.com Group Hit
Philippines Cracks Down on Illegal Offshore Gambling Firms and Gambling.com's Group hit hard by Google update per Forbes.
Euro 2024 Weekend Matches Betting Lines: Spain vs Croatia, Italy vs Albania
Plus we take a look at the NBA Finals, the Fight Guys preview the highly anticipated Gervonta "Tank" Davis vs Frank Martin fight and much more.
How the West Flagler Matter and Michigan Attempt to Ban Bovada Intertwine
Entering June we reported on how the popular online sportsbook Bovada was sent a cease and desist letter by Michigan regulators demanding they stop taking bets from residents of that state.
New Jersey Continuing to Lead the Way in USA iGaming Market
Las Vegas may be the most famous gambling hub in the USA, but it doesn’t have anything on New Jersey when it comes to the iGaming market.
HRWager Confiscates $15k From Gambler, Players Can't Log Into Accounts
HR Wager was kicked off its prior platform for failing to pay its fees and players.
US Open Golf 5 Most Backed Golfers - Betting Odds 2024
Bookies aren't rooting against Tiger at Pinehurst either.
Investors in BetMGM Parent Company Entain Demand £100million in Compensation
Legal firm, Fox Williams, announced intentions to lodge a substantial group litigation claim against Entain, which is the parent company of Ladbrokes.
Connecticut Plans to Send Cease and Desist Letter to Bovada
"The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection Gaming Division has confirmed with @SBD that it will be sending a cease-and-desist letter to Bovada within the week."
San Francisco Giants Players Harassed By Sports Bettors Speak Out
Matt Chapman said, “Fans used to just say normal things like, ‘You’re a bum.’ Now, that they have all that money on us, fans will talk a lot of [expletive] to us.
Australia Bans Online Gambling With Crypto
Australia placed a ban on betting with credit cards and cryptos late last year but allowed for a 6-month period to comply with the deadline arriving this week.
Gambling News as It Happens June 10 - 10 am
Jontay Porter attorney says player was "over his head" with gambling addiction, a really bad week for the leagues in terms of gambling scandals, William Hill enters into agreement with EPIC Global Solutions.
Former Assistant School Principal Charged With Running Illegal Online Gambling Site
Indiana targeting illegal poker ventures over past year.
Did DraftKings Really Lose $6 Billion Since March?
"As of March 31, 24, #draftkings has incurred over $6 billion in loses, management reward themselves above the average means."
Disgraced NBA Player Accused of 'Fixing' Games Accomplice Arrested Trying to Flee Country
"Poker shark" Long Phi Pham, better known by his nickname "Bruce," was arrested Monday at John F. Kennedy Airport as he attempted to board a flight to Australia with a one-way ticket.
Gambling Bust Tied to Gambino Crime Family Results in 17 Arrests: One a Former NYPD Officer
The charges — detailed in an 84-count indictment — alleges the enterprise raked in $22.7 million in illegal bets along with half a million dollars in usurious loans.
Pro Sports Bettor: 'Timing of These MLB Suspensions Seems Dubious'
5 MLB players were suspended or permanently banned Tuesday for violating the league's gambling policy.
Shohei Ohtani Officially Clear in Gambling Scandal
Ohtani’s ex-interpreter and close friend, Ippei Mizuhara, 39, was fired by the Los Angeles Dodgers following allegations of illegal gambling and "massive theft" of the Japanese baseball superstar's funds back in March.
Tucupita Marcano Gets Lifetime MLB Ban for Betting on Baseball
Marcano was found to have placed 387 baseball bets, including 231 MLB-related wagers, between Oct. 16, 2022 and Nov. 1, 2023, totaling over $150,000.
