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Man Who Brought Massive Gambling Ring to Illinois State University Avoids Prison

Man Who Brought Massive Gambling Ring to Illinois State University Avoids Prison

25-year-old Matthew Namoff was the youngest tied to a gambling ring that had ties to the brother of Chicago Bears great Brian Urlacher.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sep/29/2021

Endeavor to Buy Sports Betting Unit From Scientific Games for $1.2 billion

Endeavor Group Holdings Inc, the owner of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, will acquire sports betting business OpenBet from Scientific Games Corp for $1.2 billion in cash and stock, the companies said on Monday.

Submitted by Reuters on, Sep/29/2021

FanDuel Announces Market Access Partnership with Port Madison Enterprises to Operate Sports Betting in Washington

FanDuel Group and Port Madison Enterprises are pleased to announce plans to bring America’s #1 Sportsbook to the state of Washington. FanDuel Group will form an exclusive partnership with the Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort to bring retail sports betting to the state of Washington.

Submitted by Press Release on, Sep/28/2021

You Need a Good Customer Service Dept for Your Pay Per Head

You Need a Good Customer Service Dept for Your Pay Per Head

Morgan Stanley discovered in a 2018 UK gambling market study that more bookies are losing customers. About half of active gamblers stated that they would close their accounts in six months. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/23/2021

How to Create Your Own Sportsbook Platform

If you have an online iGaming project and you also want to expand it with sports betting, then it’s important to have high-functioning sportsbook software. Well, the aim of any gambling or betting site is to attract as many players as possible by providing them the best experience possible.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/23/2021

US Gambling Legislation News

US Gambling Legislation News

More people in the United States of America are now able to bet on their favorite sports and play casino games online. The market is growing fast due to both the power of technology and the need for people to access more things at home. Yet while convenience is a big factor, online gambling also proves itself to be great for newcomers as it offers tempting welcome bonuses and lower buy-ins. With more people playing, more money is going through the system. And that means more profit for both the casinos and the states that allow them to do business.

Submitted by Payton on, Sep/22/2021

Sports Betting Lounge At Soldier Field Stalled

Sports Betting Lounge At Soldier Field Stalled

WBEZ Chicago has obtained emails that show the NFL franchise Bears frustration as the Chicago Park District — which owns Soldier Field — rejected efforts to open a sports betting lounge.  Earlier in the year, the Bears even suggested relocating to a new stadium.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Sep/20/2021

BetBash 2 in Vegas Tickets Now Available

BetBash 2 in Vegas Tickets Now Available

A few hundred people showed up for the first ever BetBash in Jersey City, now the organizer is looking to top this number with an extravaganza in Las Vegas that takes things to a whole other level.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Sep/20/2021

What is the Early Line on the Tennessee Vols vs. Florida Gators Week 4 Game

What is the Early Line on the Tennessee Vols vs. Florida Gators Week 4 Game

Gambling911.com has reviewed each College Football team's newly adjusted ratings and determined Sunday morning that the line on the Vols-Gators Week 4 game should be Florida -14.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Sep/19/2021

Caesars Sportsbook Named Official Sportsbook Partner Of LSU Athletics

LSU, Caesars and Playfly Sports Create First-of-Its-Kind Relationship Spanning Gaming and Sponsorship Rights

Submitted by Press Release on, Sep/18/2021

The Online Casino Bookie

If you are ready to join the sports betting business, then make sure to do it right, with the right help and tools, so that you can make sure to get the best results out of it. With Price per Head, you get a golden chance to have full backup and support from a fully operative sportsbook company, with all the best tools and services, and for the lowest price and risk possible. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/17/2021

Can I Bet on Draftkings Sportsbook App From Minnesota

You will not be able to bet using the Draftkings sportsbook app from Minnesota as that state is yet to amend its laws applying to sports wagering. 

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Sep/15/2021

Best Sportsbook to Bet on MMA Fights

Best Sportsbook to Bet on MMA Fights

With so much attention focused on the NFL and College Football at the moment, it's easy to forget that there are a number of top MMA and boxing bouts upcoming.  We were left wondering: What are the best betting sites when it comes to Mixed Martial Arts fights?

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Sep/14/2021

1,400 Arrested in Massive Interpol Euro 2020 Sting

1,400 Arrested in Massive Interpol Euro 2020 Sting

An Interpol operation targeting illegal gambling during Euro 2020 led to 1,400 arrests and the seizure of $7.9 million (6.7 million euros) in cash, the Lyon-based global crime agency reported on Tuesday.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Sep/14/2021

Sports Betting in Maryland Still in Development Stage

Sports wagering in Maryland is now authorized thanks to a 2020 ballot initiative and a 2021 law, but it may be until 2022 that gamblers get to make their bets on games.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Sep/13/2021

Feds Sign Off on Connecticut Plan to Allow Online Gambling

Feds Sign Off on Connecticut Plan to Allow Online Gambling

Gov. Ned Lamont announced Thursday that Connecticut has received a key federal approval for its plan to allow legalized sports wagering, online gambling and other new forms of betting.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/09/2021

9 Weeks Free Pay Per Head

9 Weeks Free Pay Per Head

There is plenty more to get excited about ahead of this NFL season if you are a bookie or agent looking for a new Pay Per Head or to switch over your players from your current platform (in under an hour).

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Sep/07/2021

Sports Betting Set to Surge Ahead of Thursday's NFL Kickoff Game

Sports Betting Set to Surge Ahead of Thursday's NFL Kickoff Game

CNBC's Contessa Brewer reports on why the activity is about to surge with the start of the football season.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Sep/07/2021

Judge Refuses to Block New Arizona Sports Betting Law

A judge on Monday evening refused to block a new Arizona law allowing sports gambling to be run by professional sports teams in a decision that will allow the major gambling expansion start as planned later this week.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Sep/06/2021

WA Tribal Casinos Get Final Federal OK for Sports Betting

WA Tribal Casinos Get Final Federal OK for Sports Betting

Sports betting in tribal casinos in Washington could be offered in some by the opening week of the NFL season.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Sep/03/2021

WETBash: Spanky’s Biggest Gamble Ever as he Dodges Bullet

WETBash: Spanky’s Biggest Gamble Ever as he Dodges Bullet

Catastrophic flooding occurs in Jersey City exactly one week after BetBash took place.  Plus we look at the week that was with a DC-publication digging deep into the kidnapping and murder of 5Dimes founder Sean "Tony" Creighton and the Miami BSV blockchain show that left attendees mesmerized and hungry for more.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sep/03/2021

Has the PPH Business Changed After COVID?

Has the PPH Business Changed After COVID?

The Coronavirus pandemic adversely affected many businesses worldwide, including pay per head (PPH). Many land-based bookies and casinos closed down for several months as various countries tried to curb the spread of the virus.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/01/2021

Connecticut Panel OKs Sports Betting, Online Gambling Rules

Connecticut Panel OKs Sports Betting, Online Gambling Rules

With the NFL regular season kicking off Sept. 9, the state of Connecticut took a major step closer on Tuesday toward legalized sports wagering, online gambling and other new forms of betting after a legislative committee approved emergency regulations for the new gambling market.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Sep/01/2021

America Predicting a Repeat College Football Champ

America Predicting a Repeat College Football Champ

College football kicks off on Saturday, but most of America isn’t expecting much in the way of parity this season.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/26/2021

Some 300 Sports Bettors, Bookies, Sportsbook Operators, Politicians Attend BetBash

The highly anticipated BetBash in Jersey City was attended by nearly 300 people.  Gambling911.com had an opportunity to interview a few of the attendees, beginning with the one and only former New Jersey State Senator Raymond Lesniak.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/25/2021

Documentary on 5Dimes Owner's Disappearance Seeks Answers

Documentary on 5Dimes Owner's Disappearance Seeks Answers

Sean "Tony" Creighton of Bridgeport, West Virginia disappeared September 25, 2018, reportedly ambushed by five armed men in San Jose, Costa Rica.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Aug/24/2021

Sports Betting Handles Way Down in July

Sports Betting Handles Way Down in July

As would be expected, the sports betting handles for US regulated sportsbooks were down significantly as this is traditionally the slowest sports betting period of the year.  One bright spot in 2021: The Summer Olympics.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Aug/24/2021

Fiesta Bowl, Caesars Announce Sports Betting Partnership

The Fiesta Bowl Organization announced a multi-year partnership with Caesars Entertainment on Monday, pairing one of the biggest postseason college football games with legal sports gambling in Arizona.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Aug/23/2021

Sports Betting Sites Will Be Allowed to Advertise During NFL Games

Sports Betting Sites Will Be Allowed to Advertise During NFL Games

According to Bill King of Sports Business Journal, the NFL will begin allowing up to six sportsbook websites to advertise during NFL games, one per quarter, one during the pregame and one during halftime.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Aug/23/2021

More Politicians Set to Attend Bet Bash, Spanky Answers Your Questions

More Politicians Set to Attend Bet Bash, Spanky Answers Your Questions

Ask and you shall receive.  BetBash organizer Spanky sent out an invitation to the mayor of Jersey City to attend the August 25 sports betting event taking place in that city

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/20/2021

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