Sportsbook News
Tech Space, Not Gambling Media, Widely Covering DraftKings Customer Breach
And now comes word that BetMGM, too, has been the target of a breach.
Gambling Interests Gave GOP Group Behind Pro-DeWine PACs $1M
Gambling interests positioning for lucrative business as Ohio remakes its betting landscape donated nearly $1 million to a nonprofit group that helped successfully reelect Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, a key decision-maker regarding the market’s future, an Associated Press review found.
Things Just Got Really Ugly for DraftKings: Over 67,000 Compromised
At the time of the attack, DraftKings originally claimed there was no breach. Customer service numbers and links were reportedly unreachable.
MGM Springfield Awarded Massachusetts Sports Betting License
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission on Monday agreed to award MGM Springfield a Category 1 sportsbook license. This allows them to operate a retail sportsbook. A decision on a Category 3 license for its BetMGM mobile brand was still being considered.
AskGamblers Sells for €45m, Indiana Nearly Breaks Its Own Record
The buyer is one Gaming Innovation Group (GiG). They are slated to pay €20m in cash on closing, €10m 12 months after closing and the €15m balance 24 months after closing.
PlayUP License Denied in Ohio, Penn Fined
Ohio Gaming Commission also ordered a cease and desist against PlayUp with more details forthcoming.
Customer Demands Circa Sportsbook Refund Prop Bets on Kyler Murray: Nearly Everyone: 'Keep Dreaming'
A disgruntled customer thought they were calling out Circa Sportsbook, a revered betting establishment among professionals, for its unwillingness to refund all prop bets on the Arizona Cardinals Kyler Murray Monday night.
It was revealed on Tuesday that Murray is set to miss the remainder of this season after suffering a torn ACL, hence the call for prop refunds.
Those "in the know" were quick to school the gambler via Twitter.
Kimmel Says Root 'Embarrassed Himself for Defending Trump'
Plus BettingUSA.com founder talks current USA legal betting landscape and first ever Betting Meetup announced for Illinois.
Encore First to Get Mass Sports Betting License....Others in Limbo
"I think it'll do pretty good for us," said Jim Ghikas, general manager of Mike's Roast Beef, right across the street from Encore. "A lot of people go in there already and they do come here afterwards, and more bettors in there will only increase our business. We're looking forward to it."
Bettors believe in Morocco after starting World Cup with 300-1 odds
Six weeks ago, Morocco had 300-1 odds to become World Cup champions.
Patrons Intervene to Help Catch Cage Robber at Beau Rivage Casino Ahead of G911 Visit
This state-of-the-art BetMGM Book Bar & Grill is a high-energy sports entertainment and dining. Our "Bet of the Century" was on the winning LA Chargers, so watching it here was an enjoyable experience.
Wheelchair Bound Man Thrown Down Stairs Just Latest in Sick Sportsbook Social Media Trend
Cringeworthy social media posting comes at a time when Commonwealth of Massachusetts commissioners delay BetMGM's mobile sports betting application out of "concerns".
Sports Betting in Illinois Hits New Record in October
Until March 5, 2022, Illinois sports bettors were required to visit an Illinois casino or racetrack in order to register for an online sports betting account. Illinois gamblers can now set up accounts directly online or via their mobile devices. The timing could not be any better as the industry showed signs of a slowdown in February.
What to Make of the Twitch Gambling Ban
As is often the case in the online casino industry, important events might only make a small ripple in mainstream news reports. However, the recent ban of casino streaming on the Twitch platform made resonating with plenty, as it opened up questions on areas like free speech, regulation of the internet, protection of minors, and so on.
Portnoy-Penn Relationship Raises Concerns in Mass...BetMGM Decision Delayed Too
Commissioner questions what the relationship means in terms of suitability, honesty, and integrity of the applicant. Meanwhile, BetMGM partnership with MGM Springfield raises questions as well.
Caesars Running Afoul of DGE in NJ As AGA Continues It's 'Look at That Birdie Over There' Routine
American Gaming Association CEO Bill Miller called them “a scourge on our society". He wasn't referring to Caesars though.
Justice Dept Indicts Club Owner for Illegal Sports Betting, Money Laundering
Plus Australia targets SkyCity casino for money laundering amid gambling crackdown.
Kick Streaming Platform Called Out for Reported Connection to Stake.com
Twitch is no longer the sole social media streaming site in town. Enter Kick, which promises a better cut for streamers. And unlike Twitch, which banned unlicensed crypto gambling websites like Stake.com recently, Kick welcomes gambling promotions to its platform.
Vegas Reports 2022 FIFA World Cup Betting Down
When we last had a World Cup, FanDuel and DraftKings were for the most part nonexistent, at least in their current sportsbook incarnation. Prior to this period, the two companies operated as successful daily fantasy sports businesses.
Universal Disgust at PointsBet Brees Lightning Strike Stunt FAIL
"What a tasteless, classless and insensitive PR stunt!" one person wrote as internet lights up.
Drew Brees Struck By Lightning While Shooting Commercial for PointsBet
The incident took place in Catatumbo along Lake Maracaibo in a video that went viral on Friday morning.
1Win - Best Sportsbook for Canadian Players | Review
This article will help you get to know the 1Win bookmaker in Canada in more detail. You will find out how to get bonuses, how to make a deposit, information about the app and much more.
December 3 College Football Betting Previews
We have all your betting previews for Saturday's December 3 games. Note that a few of these are on "neutral fields" even those most of those are favorable for one side.
Opportunities Emerging for US Sports Betting Affiliates: Good News in MA With New Designation
Sports betting affiliates operating in the commonwealth of Massachusetts will have a "less burdensome" designation, but there remains one major drawback.
How to Open an Online Casino in 2023
You don't have to be Steve Wynn to own a casino. Heck, anyone these days can open an online casino, and it is far easier than one might think. You won't even need much in the way of initial capital.
The Rise of Mobile Betting is Leaving People Ruined: Ways to Avert Catastrophe
Financial catastrophe is now only a few clicks away, Maxwell Strachan of Vice News suggested in a recent report dealing with the rise of mobile sports betting in the United States.
USA Beating Iran a Bloodbath for the Books
More than twice as many bets were place on USA (-105) than Iran (+323), England (-230), Wales (+795) and both Draws combined.
Hey FanDuel: HOWE Can You Allow This?
FanDuel's social media account is a hot mess these days featuring images of battered women and now they are being called out by those in the gaming industry as CEO Amy Howe stays silent.
Another Social Media Influencer Gets Burned Flirting With Gambling Promotions
Bui Yee-lam, 28, was detained and charged with the promotion of gambling sites that take bets during the World Cup while others like Håvard Lehn remain content with focusing strictly on the regulated markets.
Online Gambling Trends Expected to Catch on in 2023
While Artificial Intelligence will be used more to enhance the overall player experience in an online casino and virtual reality could come into its own (emphasis on the word "could"), the hot trend in gaming for 2023 could very well be a call for more enhanced security on many fronts.
