Sportsbook News
JustBet.com Just Down… For Two Weeks
During the height of March Madness 2009, the Costa Rican-based Tradewinds post up arm, JustBet.com, has been down almost the entire time.
"Players who typically join ‘fly by night' outfits might be a little scared about this new brand, but in truth JustBet.com is associated with a group that's been offshore longer than most, around 15 years actually," says Payton O'Brien of Gambling911.com.
Delaware Governor Claims NFL Promotes Gambling
Delaware Governor, Jack Markell, claimed in a letter to NFL Commissioner, Roger Goodell, that the league already promotes gambling via television networks whose commentators refer to point spreads
iMEGA Chief Brennan Jr. on Fox: Talks Legalized Sports Betting
Joe Brennan, Jr., head of the online gambling industry trade organization, The Interactive Media Entertainment & Gaming Association ( www.imega.org ), appear
Bookmaker.com Acquires BetJoint.com
BookMaker.com announced today its acquisition of BetJoint.com.
iMEGA Chief May Need to Set Himself on Fire to Get Attention
Barney, Barney, Barney....that's all the online gambling sector seems to care about these days. As the Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, Congressman Barney Frank is gaining all
Federal Lawsuit Filed to Legalize Sports Betting in New Jersey
It's a battle state lawmakers have been fighting for some time, and today a federal lawsuit was filed in hopes of legalizing sports betting in all 50 states.
New Jersey Senator Fights for Legalized Sports Betting
This Monday, March 23rd, Senator Raymond Lesniak, on behalf of the people New Jersey and fellow plaintiffs, will file a Civil Complaint in the United States District Court, District of New Jersey,
Mixed Bag For March Madness Bettors
There were mixed results for sports bettors at the start of the 2009 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, but the gambling public in general was dealt a serious blow by one of the day's most bet on te
Early Bird Gets The Worm Where March Madness Is Concerned
The vast numbers of people - a captive audience carried over from the Selection Show some would say - provided ample opportunity for online bookmakers to capitalize Sunday night. Instead, most of
2009 March Madness Will Test Vegas Economy, Online Websites
While online sports betting seems to be up over last year, the Las Vegas economy has been hard hit. Vegas like many event-oriented cities is counting on the 2009 March Madness to help give a much
March Madness Contests Will Prove Major Draw During Recession
One of the biggest betting periods of the year is about to get underway with the start of 2009 March Madness. For many of the online gambling sites, the lure will be March Madness contests, many
Sportsbook.com Website Down: Back Up Saturday Night
The Sportsbook.com website was down much of Saturday afternoon March 7, 2009 and well into the evening, but by 10 pm EST all was well once again.
Costa Rica: Iron Maiden a Hit With Sportsbook Employees
Iron Maiden proved to be a huge hit with what was a near sell out crowd in Costa Rica this past week. This heavy metal band has a massive world following. In Costa Rica, which is home to more o
Online Gambling, Sports Betting: Economy Having Little Effect
Gambling911.com spent a few days in the epicenter of online gambling this past week, Costa Rica. There we visited five different offices and met with a few other industry folks as well. The wor
Bookies Lose £1million After Fans Bet Against Own Team
UK bookies took quite a hit this week after a cash-strapped Weymouth team lost to Rushden and Diamonds a score of 9-0. Punters anticipated the results after it was learned that their
Another NRL Club Partners Up With Bookmaker
The South Sydney Rabbitohs are pleased to announce a new corporate partnership with Betezy.com.au Thursday.
BRIT Award Betting Canceled
Paul Weller has won the BRIT Award. Well, not so fast.
A-Rod Likes She-Males? The Oddsmakers Love A-Rod
One of my fellow Cubanos, the great Perez Hilton, brought up a little ditty that was out there two years back when A-Rod (Alex Rodriguez) was caught frolicking around in strip clubs.
Perez reported the following: "(A-Rod) likes the she-male, muscular type" says a stripper at a club once frequented by Rodriguez. "They brought me up to the champagne room one time. I spun around once and that was it. I'm not his type."
So does this mean that Yours Truly might be able to score a home run with A-Rod?
UFC Betting Limits Increased to $1000
In recent months Gambling911.com has noticed that Bookmaker.com increased its maximum betting limits on UFC fights to $1000.
Lakers vs. Celtics Draws Huge Ratings: Heavy Betting
The Los Angeles Lakers vs.
Super Bowl Betting Down in Vegas: Up Online
The Super Bowl betting numbers are in and the results: A total of $81.5 million was wagered in the state's sports books on Super Bowl XLIII, an 11.5 percent decrease from the game's 2008 handle, ac
Steelers Win and Failure to Cover Best Scenario for Books
"It was the best-case scenario for us to have the Steelers win and not cover," Hilton Sportsbook Director, Jay Kornegay told the Las Vegas Review Journal Monday.
For online sportsbooks, nearly 80 percent of the money line action was on the Arizona Cardinals to win outright. Betting on the Pittsburgh/Arizona spread was relatively even but for many books, the amount of bets taken favored the Steelers.
Super Bowl 43 Gambling Numbers Brisk So Far
While actual betting numbers are not in and Gambling911.com does not have access to such information, the website has been monitoring 2009 Super Bowl gambling traffic throughout the day via statist
Super Bowl Gambling Often an Introduction to Online Websites
Sportsbook.com and BetUS.com appear to be reaping the rewards of a mainstream press fixation with Super Bowl gambling. Both websites offer creative bet options and the necessary means for publici
The Super Bowl Betting Hypocrisy: A Jenny Woo Special Report
Gambling911.com's Senior International correspondent, Jenny Woo, looks at what we commonly refer to around here as the "Super Bowl betting hypocrisy". It's the concept - employed by the
2009 Super Bowl Betting: 20 Percent Cash Bonus Now Offered
In a rare move, Sportsbook.com bega
Super Bowl Betting in Las Vegas Big as New Year’s Eve
Few events draw bigger crowds to Las Vegas than the Super Bowl and the betting frenzy that coincides with it - not to mention the huge parties. Celebrities descend upon Vegas in droves this weeke
NRL Clubs Bank on Betting Revenues
The Cronulla Sharks and Newcastle Knights are the latest NRL clubs to announce joint ventures with Betezy.com.au after the hugely successful Titansbet.com.au was launched in October last year.
NRL Australia Clubs Find Savior in Ryan Kay
Breaking NRL Australian sports betting story coming through to Gambling911.com with full details likely Friday.
Gambling911.com Super Bowl Betting Page a Must Read
In case you have missed any of Gambling911.com's extensive 2009 Super Bowl betting coverage, fear not. We have all your articles right here.
