Sportsbook News
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.
Gambling 911 Sits Down With Mattress Mack, Who Won $75 Million Betting World Series
Earlier this month, Texas furniture mogul Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale won the largest payout ever on a legal sports bet: $75 million from a futures wager that the Houston Astros would win the 2022 World Series.
Is BetMGM Legal in Texas?
BetMGM is not available to bet on from the state of Texas. You do have options though.
Can I Bet on Fighting Illini College Football Games Online From Illinois
You can bet on Illini college football games online from websites such as Jazz Sports.
Can't Bet on the Draftkings Sportsbook From Oregon
Despite the ads you might see for Draftkings, Oregon bettors are out of luck as Scoreboard is the official (and only) sportsbook licensed by the state, and they don't allow betting on any college games. The good news is there are still options.
NY Times Shock Probe Into US Regulated Sports Betting Industry
It's been a difficult last couple of weeks for the U.S. regulated sports betting sector. In addition to brands shutting down and wagering accounts getting hacked, now the industry finds it must defend itself against a scathing New York Times investigation, all while the Times colleagues continue crawling into bed with said operators.
ESPN Reporter Calls Out U.S. Regulated Sportsbooks Over Recent Hackings
David Payne Purdum blasts betting giants over poor response to recent crisis. "Customers deserve better. Period," he says.
Trending News Stories in the World of Gambling - November 23, 2022 (Noon ET)
Gambling customers urged to change passwords and 2FAs in betting accounts following well publicized hacks earlier in the week, plus Gambling.com Group purchases the Casinos.com domain name. GPWA Program Manager passes away days after attending SiGMA.
$5 Flat Fee Pay Per Head Service
PricePerPlayer.com is advertising a low $5 fee for its Pay Per Head service and you won't believe what you get as part of that package.
DraftKings Confirmed Some $300K Hacked From Accounts
Hackers appeared to have changed phone numbers associated with the accounts and were able to change the two-factor authentications.
