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Minnesota Lawmakers Take Another Shot at Sports Betting Bill

Minnesota Lawmakers Take Another Shot at Sports Betting Bill

Another push for sports betting legislation appears to be gaining momentum as Minnesota lawmakers on Wednesday announced a bipartisan legalization effort.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Feb/16/2022

FanDuel, DraftKings and BetMGM Grapple Over Market Share Ahead of March Madness

FanDuel, DraftKings and BetMGM Grapple Over Market Share Ahead of March Madness

Legal sports wagering in the US continues to explode and nowhere was this better illustrated than with the past weekend's Super Bowl.  Records were shattered in nearly all US states offering the activity.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Feb/16/2022

6 Weeks Free Bookie Software Through NCAA Men's College Basketball Tournament

Welcome to the VERY BEST in the pay per head industry. The Power Pay Per Head custom bookie software has been designed to meet all agent needs. Our multi year award winning software makes the players experience like no other. It’s never been easier to take action and make money.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Feb/15/2022

States Report Heavy Betting on Super Bowl 2022

States Report Heavy Betting on Super Bowl 2022

Nevada saw nearly $180 million in bets, New Jersey saw nearly $144 million, Mississippi saw nearly $6.4 million and Montana saw nearly $700,000.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Feb/15/2022

Why I Could Not Bet With BSV on the Super Bowl

Why I Could Not Bet With BSV on the Super Bowl

Bovada allowed it.  But only for their "degenerates", according to at least one observer.  Now we have to find out why.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Feb/15/2022

Financial Times: Super Bowl a Blockbuster for Bets According to Books

Financial Times: Super Bowl a Blockbuster for Bets According to Books

More bets came in from New York than any other state in the regulated market but those high tax rates are going to sting.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Feb/15/2022

AcePerHead $4 Promo Until the End of the Final Four

AcePerHead $4 Promo Until the End of the Final Four

There are always various types of initial startup promotions, when someone is looking to become a bookie, or just looking to switch websites and try a different pay per head service. This current promotion from AcePerHead.com is currently the best promo on the market for agents looking to use a premium pay per head company.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Feb/14/2022

Crypto Commercials Super Bowl 2022 Prop Bets

Crypto Commercials Super Bowl 2022 Prop Bets

Super Bowl 56 will finally mark the day that cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin become widely embraced by the mainstream.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Feb/13/2022

Why US Based Customer Service is Important: Pay Per Head Bookie Software Provider

Why US Based Customer Service is Important: Pay Per Head Bookie Software Provider

The folks at Power Pay Per Head are getting patriotic this President's Day Weekend (well, a week early at least).  In this master class we learn the importance of offering, not just English speaking, but actual blue blooded American customer service agents in dealing with your gambling customers.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Feb/11/2022

"Virginia Is For Bettors" Promotion Would Result in $50K Fine for Operators, Affiliates

"Virginia Is For Bettors" Promotion Would Result in $50K Fine for Operators, Affiliates

A bill that would look to punish those promoting the Commonwealth of Virginia as a place to gamble will advance to the House for vote.  US gaming affiliates and operators need to take this seriously and monitor the situation closely. It won't stop with just this term and will likely expand beyond VA.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Feb/10/2022

31M Americans to Bet on Super Bowl, Gambling Group Estimates

31M Americans to Bet on Super Bowl, Gambling Group Estimates

A record 31.5 million Americans plan to bet on this year’s Super Bowl, according to estimates released Tuesday by the gambling industry’s national trade group.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Feb/08/2022

BetOnline Purchases Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT for $375,000

They are in very exclusive company with Bored Ape members that include the likes of Justin Bieber, Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Eminem, Mark Cuban, Paris Hilton, Shaquille O'Neal and Steph Curry.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Feb/08/2022

Unibet, 32Red Parent Company Derived Portion of Revenue From Harmful Gambling: Blames XMas

Unibet, 32Red Parent Company Derived Portion of Revenue From Harmful Gambling

Company blames holiday season as it can be "a sensitive time for people".

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Feb/07/2022

Absurdity: "Mattress Mack" Places $4.5 Million Super Bowl Bet on Caesars App

Absurdity: "Mattress Mack" Places $4.5 Million Super Bowl Bet on Caesars App

Caesar's (formerly William Hill) has gained a reputation over the years for being afraid to take a bet.  What changed?

Submitted by C Costigan on, Feb/04/2022

MGM Resorts, BetMGM and The National Hockey League Announce Partnership Extension

MGM Resorts, BetMGM and The National Hockey League Announce Partnership Extension

MGM Resorts International, BetMGM, a leading sports betting and digital gaming operator, and the National Hockey League (NHL) today announced a multi-year extension of their groundbreaking partnership. The news comes as MGM Resorts, which operates T-Mobile Arena, prepares to host Honda NHL® All-Star Weekend festivities in Las Vegas Feb. 4-5.

Submitted by Press Release on, Feb/03/2022

First Three Weeks of Mobile Sports Betting in NY Set to Shatter Previous U.S. Records

First Three Weeks of Mobile Sports Betting in NY Set to Shatter Previous U.S. Records

Just over $1 billion was bet through mobile apps in the Empire State.  But oh those taxes!!!!

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Feb/03/2022

Where Can i Bet Sports From Birmingham, Alabama?

Where Can i Bet Sports From Birmingham, Alabama?

The city of Birmingham is an hour away from Tuscaloosa, home of the University of Alabama Crimson Tide, and two hours from that other Alabama successful college football team, the Auburn Tigers.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Feb/02/2022

How Much Tax Do I Have to Pay - Mobile Sports Betting New York State

How Much Tax Do I Have to Pay - Mobile Sports Betting New York State

New York State has placed one of the highest tax rates on mobile sports betting companies in the whole country.  Some experts suggest wagering firms will ultimately end up paying as much as 71% to the state. 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Feb/02/2022

Sportsbook Sortware Provider Products and Services Offered

Sportsbook Sortware Provider Products and Services Offered

PricePerPlayer.com provides you with everything you need to start your own gambling website. They offer several top-of-the-line Online Gambling Products for online casinos, online sportsbooks, racebooks and more. 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Feb/02/2022

Entain Stakes Out its Metaverse Bid for Sports Betting, Gaming

Entain Stakes Out its Metaverse Bid for Sports Betting, Gaming

It wants to pioneer immersive experiences with VR and AR for sports and gaming, an industry expected to take in some $8 trillion.  The technology, using headsets, — gives individuals a way to become immersed in the virtual worlds and explore them using avatars.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/31/2022

Where Can I Bet The 2022 Super Bowl 56 Online From Washington State

Where Can I Bet The 2022 Super Bowl 56 Online From Washington State

Betting on this year's Super Bowl is possible from the great state of Washington using BetOnline

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Jan/31/2022

Connecticut’s Launch of Expanded Gambling Yields Billions for Gamblers, Millions for State and Casinos, but Deeper Debt for Some

Bettors dropped more than $2 billion late last year as Connecticut launched its long-awaited legalized sports betting and online gambling, generating tens of millions of dollars for the state, the two tribal-owned casinos and Connecticut Lottery Corp.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Jan/31/2022

Key Bookie Terms You Should Know

Key Bookie Terms You Should Know

If you are planning on running a bookie website, its incumbent upon you to learn the bookie lingo.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/31/2022

Start a Sportsbook Legally?

Start a Sportsbook Legally?

We are entering a new age in the gambling world because now the United States has finally jumped on board and allowed each individual State to decide if they want to legally allow gambling in their state.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jan/30/2022

Common Problems With Bookie Sports Betting Software

Common Problems With Bookie Sports Betting Software

One of the main issues Gambling911.com has identified when it comes to choosing the right sportsbook software for your bookie business is the failure to identify between a turnkey solution and a full service Pay Per Head platform. 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/28/2022

Florida Sports Betting Dead Until 2025

Florida Sports Betting Dead Until 2025

Florida Election Champions just barely collect half the signatures required for a ballot initiative while Las Vegas Sands campaign reportedly includes unauthorized signature of an election supervisor.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jan/28/2022

Mobile Sports Betting Goes Live in Louisiana Friday

Mobile Sports Betting Goes Live in Louisiana Friday

With the exception of a handful of parishes, mobile sports wagering goes live in Louisiana just in time for the NFL Conference Championship games.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jan/27/2022

What You Need to Know About Sports Betting in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania has very friendly laws towards sports betting, both online and land-based. The favorable legislation came into force in 2017. The first in-person betting would only happen a year later, though. In 2019, the state also allowed mobile betting. Pennsylvanians have had a multitude of options ever since. Here's your guide if you want to take your chances at the Keystone State.  

Submitted by Payton on, Jan/27/2022

What Makes a Good Sportsbook

What Makes a Good Sportsbook

There are over a thousand sportsbooks today. Yet, some operators have hundreds of thousands of gamblers while others are struggling to widen their clientele. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jan/26/2022

Forensic Files Keeps The Greek, Olympic Sports Alive: Book Helped Solve Infamous Triple Homicide

Olympic Sports (TheGreek.com) was one of the first and most respected offshore sportsbooks to emerge on the scene back in the 1990s.  Founder Spiro Athanas was a beloved figure in the industry.  He would eventually run into some trouble and sell his Jamaica-based book.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jan/25/2022

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