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Where Can I Bet on the UConn Huskies From Connecticut?

Connecticut regulated books are unable to take bets on the UConn Huskies and games that feature them.  There are other options, however. 

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Mar/01/2024

Betsson Blacklisted!

Betsson Group’s 14 owned brands, including Betsson, Star Casino and Betsafe, are also specifically listed.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Feb/29/2024

No Draftkings Sportsbook App in Alabama as Attempts to Legalize Hit Roadblock

Committee meeting in Senate dominated by opponents of gambling expansion in the state as Democrats left out of discussion.

Submitted by t c jackson on, Feb/29/2024

Can I Use Bovada to Bet on My Mobile Device From California?

Both Bovada and BetUS are two of the more popular online sportsbooks on the internet today.  Both sites are available to those 18 and up.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Feb/29/2024

No More Sleeper Fantasy Sports Pick'em Model in Massachusetts

The Massachusetts Attorney General's office sent cease-and-desist letters to ten DFS operators in the state, among them the popular daily fantasy sports site Sleeper.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Feb/28/2024

Where Can I Find Caitlin Clark Prop Bets From My State?

Many of the US regulated sportsbooks are currently offering odds on all things Caitlin Clark, including her scoring that elusive 3,668th career point.  But only a handful of books take bets from all the US states.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Feb/28/2024

What Can I Do If Unibet Sportsbook Does Not Honor My World Series Futures Bets?

Unibet has said it looks to wind down its American operations some time in the second quarter, which is during the spring and summer months.  There is of course one small problem.  The sportsbook accepted MLB World Series futures bets.  The World Series won't take place until October, long after Unibet has exited the market.  This has some sports bettors worried they won't get paid should those futures be winners.  To be clear, Unibet has not at this time suggested it will fail to honor these 2024 winning World Series futures.

Submitted by steve cooper on, Feb/28/2024

Sports Betting Film 'Now Place Your Bets' Looks for a Sequel

In an exclusive interview with Gambling 911, Tobler, who is also a longtime sports handicapper and radio/TV host, said the sequel will cover the history of sports betting from the year 2000, where the first film left off, through the present day.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Feb/28/2024

Alabama Gov Would Veto a 'Bad' Sports Betting Bill

AG could deny licensees even if bill passes.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Feb/27/2024

73 Gambling Sites Linked to Counter-Strike CS:GO

Barron's recently found that 73 gambling websites have been linked to Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) with nearly a million people playing the game. 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Feb/27/2024

California First Online Sports Betting App is Here? The Chickens Come Home to Roost

Just as PrizePicks and Underdog Fantasy are seen as running a FOWL of regulators in both Florida and Massachusetts, California seems to be embracing one of its own.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Feb/26/2024

Rock Bottom Kings App: SNL Mocks Sportsbook Ads

Rock Bottom Kings App: SNL Mocks Sportsbook Ads

The new offering allows users to bet on their buddy's addiction and is billed as the only app that lets you bet on when your degenerate friend is finally gonna hit rock bottom.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Feb/25/2024

Can I Bet With Bovada From Florida?

It is technically legal for Bovada to operate in Florida though they are not regulated by the state.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Feb/24/2024

Live In-Play Betting Best Interfaces

You will be reading a lot about Fluid Live Wagering here on Gambling911.com, which is simply another term used to describe LIVE IN-PLAY betting interfaces for the Pay Per Head community. 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Feb/24/2024

Is BetUS Legal in Arizona?

BetUS is an internationally licensed online sportsbook that has been serving the sports betting public worldwide for 25 years now.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Feb/23/2024

ESPN Bet Misses Expectations and Now Experts Begin Questioning Sportsbook's Future

It was a tough 4th quarter 2023 for the newly launched ESPN Bet.  And some of the leading experts in the sports gambling space are not convinced ESPN Bet has what it takes to compete with the likes of DraftKings and FanDuel.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Feb/22/2024

No More PrizePicks Pick'em in Massachusetts: The Party's Over

Get Out words

Regulators won't jail PrizePicks execs yet.  Yahoo! Daily Fantasy Sports not immune either as they were sent warning letter.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Feb/21/2024

An Apple Sports Betting App Coming Soon?

The new app does feature odds on various sport events.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Feb/21/2024

Attorney Challenges Validity of Seminoles Sports Betting Tribal Compact With Florida in SCOTUS Filing

At issue: Does off reservation and mobile sports betting violate IGRA’s 'Indian lands' limitation?

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Feb/20/2024

Online Casino Gambling in New York Not a Top Priority in 2024 as Addiction Numbers Explode

A bill introduced to allow for iGaming in the state is likely to go nowhere as New York and other states deal with double the number of calls to addiction hotlines.

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Feb/20/2024

No More PrizePicks in Florida: DFS Company Ordered Out By March 1

If two pari-mutuel companies have their way, the Seminoles may also be prevented from offering sports betting in the Sunshine State as they take their complaint to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Feb/19/2024

Isle of Man Loses Another Licensee, Latest Satoshi Trial Updates, BSV Sets New Blockchain Record

188BET shuts down its Isle of Man business.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Feb/19/2024

How to Pick the Right Pay Per Head Software and Tools

How to Pick the Right Pay Per Head Software and Tools

For online bookie agents to create successful bookmaking businesses, they must utilize the very best per head software and tools available to them.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Feb/18/2024

Can't Use the ESPN Bet App From Texas

Unfortunately the app is not available in the state.  Residents and visitors alike can still place sports bets courtesy of websites that operate worldwide and hold a license in other jurisdictions like BetUS.

Submitted by Tony Caliente on, Feb/17/2024

Start a PPH Bookie Business

Starting a Pay Per Head (PPH) sportsbook has never been easier with more than a dozen websites equipped to provide the tools and services, leaving little work to do on your end.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Feb/16/2024

DraftKings Gets Into Lottery Business With $750 Million Acquisition

Also an Alabama sports betting bill has passed the House and heads to the Senate.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Feb/15/2024

WSEX Founder Jay Cohen Speaks to CNBC for First Time in 25 Years

He joined 'Squawk Box' to discuss the shifting views on sports betting over the years, how he pioneered online sports gambling in the late 1990s in Antigua, what he thinks of the industry today, and more (VIDEO).

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Feb/15/2024

ESPN Bet is Coming to New York

Regulatory approval will be necessary but Penn anticipates it will be able to offer ESPN Bet to those in New York this year.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Feb/14/2024

Blown Call in Game: Was it Fixed by Refs?

Monday night's Knicks-Rockets bad call help boost the conspiracy theories up a notch.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Feb/14/2024

Sports Betting in Alabama Unlikely as AG Opposes Legislation

Sports Betting in Alabama Unlikely as AG Opposes Legislation

Plus sports betting in Hawaii and Ohio sports gambling kiosks in bars, bowling alleys may be an epic fail.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Feb/14/2024

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NY Sets Online Betting Record with $248.9M in May

Underlining its grip on the nation’s largest legal betting market, New York crossed the $2 billion mark in total wagers for the third straight month in May, while gross revenue climbed to an all-time high—nudging past the previous peak set earlier this year and landing more than 22% above last May’s return.