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SBC Summit LatinoAmerica Kicks Off Wednesday

SBC Summit LatinoAmerica Kicks Off Wednesday

One of the bigger conferences for senior executives in the Latin American gambling space has kicked off in Hollywood, Florida at the fabulous Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Nov/02/2022

Rivalry to Present at SBC Summit Latinoamérica 2022

Rivalry to Present at SBC Summit Latinoamérica 2022

Latin America is considered one of the world’s largest esports markets with an estimated 70 million fans.1 Rivalry has built a strong presence in the region through its Isle of Man license and intends to continue to expand its leadership position throughout LATAM.

Submitted by Press Release on, Nov/01/2022

Is 12Joker Malaysia a Good Online Casino?

Is 12Joker Malaysia a Good Online Casino?

If you are looking for an online casino in Malaysia, 12Joker may be a great choice. This site offers a wide variety of games, top of the line customer service, and even sports betting.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Nov/01/2022

Top Benefits of a Gambling Business

Top Benefits of a Gambling Business

Running a successful gambling business has never been easier because there are dedicated services that handle all the bookmaking aspects for any bookie.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Nov/01/2022

How to Become a Bookie in Chicago?

How to Become a Bookie in Chicago?

If you are looking to become a bookie in Chicago then the best way to begin is by researching pay per head sites. These services make it possible for anyone to become a local bookie because they provide a fully inclusive professional sportsbook website, where they manage and update all odds up to the second and then grade all wagers as soon as each game completes.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Nov/01/2022

Sports Betting Jobs: How Much Can You Make?

Sports Betting Jobs: How Much Can You Make?

About 26% of the global population regularly enjoys gambling. That's the equivalent of 1.6 billion people.  Many of these individuals choose to make gambling a career.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Nov/01/2022

Nate Diaz Favored to Fight Jake Paul Next Say Oddsmakers

Jake Paul Next Opponent Fight Odds After Beating Anderson Silva

Jake Paul remains undefeated in his boxing career and oddsmakers have the next fighter up for the YouTube sensation: Nate Diaz at 2-1.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Oct/31/2022

PointsBet Shoots Down Rumors of Impending Demise

PointsBet Shoots Down Rumors of Impending Demise

The rumors are “definitely not true,” a PointsBet flack declared.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Oct/27/2022

Combat IQ, Bitcoin and Gambling Perfect Together

Combat IQ, Bitcoin and Gambling Perfect Together

Christian Giang, CTO and co-founder at Combat IQ, sat down with Kurt Wuckert of the CoinGeek Pulse to discuss how joining the sports analytics platform for Mixed Martial Arts combines his passion for martial arts and his knowledge of the machine learning space.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Oct/27/2022

Could PointsBet Go the Way of Fubo Gambling (or the Dodo Bird)?

Could PointsBet Go the Way of Fubo Gambling (or the Dodo Bird)?

The future is uncertain for PointsBet, especially in light of accusations made by the mysterious "Mr. X" back in September but one thing is for sure, The Malta Poker Festival has kicked off with a bang and continues to make its mark on the poker stage.  We look at both stories.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Oct/26/2022

Maryland Due to Get Mobile Sports Betting Launch in December, BetR Founder Agrees Sector in U.S. Unsustainable

Maryland Due to Get Mobile Sports Betting Launch in December

"This isn't going to work over time if we're just trying to extract as much money from people as possible when they're betting on sports," Levy said of the current sports betting market in the U.S.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Oct/20/2022

Finland Ready For A License?

Finland Ready For A License?

Finland is one of the few EU countries where gambling is still strictly regulated and organized by a state monopoly. For years, gambling has been under a monopoly, supported by almost all political forces. But now the clock is about to change, as it has proved impossible to manage the digital market at state level. 

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Oct/18/2022

Mass Sports Betting to Start in January, Fubo Shuts Down its Offerings After Huge Loss

Fubo Shuts Down its Offerings After Huge Loss

The commissioners says it could not agree on a timeline at a recent meeting in regard to online and mobile gambling but early March looks likely.  That would be just in time for the Men's NCAA College Basketball Tournament and March Madness.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Oct/17/2022

Extortion Among the Charges Against Three Individuals in Illegal Massachusetts Bookmaking Case

Extortion Among the Charges Against Three Individuals in Illegal Massachusetts Bookmaking Case

Sports betting is now legal in Massachusetts but the commonwealth's Attorney General is not having bookmaking businesses operate that engage in money laundering and other illicit activities. 

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Oct/16/2022

AZ Governor Betting: Kari Lake Interview Abruptly Cancelled, Katie Hobbs MIA

AZ Governor Betting: Kari Lake Interview Abruptly Cancelled, Katie Hobbs MIA

Republican Kari Lake is coming in as the -190 favorite to be elected the next Governor of Arizona.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Oct/13/2022

Rivalry Sees Record Third Quarter Betting Handle & Revenue Driven by Esports Betting

Rivalry Sees Record Third Quarter Betting Handle & Revenue Driven by Esports Betting

Record betting handle1 of $70.3 million in Q3 2022, up 203% year-over-year, and 83% quarter-over-quarter.

Submitted by Press Release on, Oct/12/2022

G2E: Sports Betting as it is Now is Unsustainable, Could Soon Be Like Uber?

G2E: Sports Betting as it is Now is Unsustainable, Could Soon Be Like Uber?

One of the hot button topics at this week's Las Vegas Global Gaming Expo centered around the ability of some several dozen legal U.S. sportsbooks to coexist in a climate where only one, FanDuel, has reported a profit in a single quarter dating back to 2018.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Oct/11/2022

Can't Use a Credit Card at BetR: Founders Announce Big Move in Vegas

Can't Use a Credit Card at BetR: Founders Announce Big Move in Vegas

The online sports betting site known for its microbetting payments and partnership with YouTube sensation Logan Paul announced at this week's Las Vegas Gaming Expo it will not permit customers to use a credit card when opening an online betting account or placing wagers.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Oct/11/2022

AdTech Innovator Prizeout Announces Exclusive Withdrawal Partnership with Betr

Prizeout will be the sole withdrawal method for free-to-play winnings within the new micro-betting-focused platform.

Submitted by Press Release on, Oct/10/2022

Elys Game Technology to Provide Sportsbook at Top Hat Sports Bar & Grill in Maryland

Karen Senac, owner of Bookmakers, LLC commented, “We are delighted to partner with Elys to provide sportsbook services within the Top Hat Sports Bar & Grill located in Parkville, Maryland. Elys’ experience in the market, ease of use for players and reporting for regulatory compliance is what drove Bookmakers to select and sign with Elys."

Submitted by Press Release on, Oct/10/2022

San Francisco Radio Station KGO AM Moving to a Sports Betting Format?

San Francisco Radio Station KGO AM Moving to a Sports Betting Format?

KGO Radio in San Francisco abruptly cancelled its news and talk format Thursday and now there is speculation that the am station is moving to a cover the gambling sector.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Oct/09/2022

Can I Play on Bovada From Oklahoma? (Cowboys Edition)

Can I Play on Bovada From Oklahoma?

The Bovada website (formerly known as Bodog) is accessible to those living in the state of Oklahoma, as are numerous other offshore sportsbooks more than happy to take bets from those living in the state.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Oct/07/2022

What is the Blackjack Ball? An Exclusive Gathering of the World's Greatest Gamblers

An Exclusive Gathering of the World's Greatest Gamblers

The highly secretive event is often considered the G2 Summit of gambling. But what is it and how did it all begin?

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Oct/07/2022

Can I Bet on DraftKings From Montana? (Grizzlies Edition)

Can I Bet on DraftKings From Montana? (Grizzlies Edition)

DraftKings is not available for placing bets in the great state of Montana.  But if you are looking to wager on sports using your mobile phone, BetUS welcomes those 18 and up from the state.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Oct/06/2022

Bitcoin’s Role in the Evolution of Money With University of Exeter’s Dr. Jack Rogers

The BSV Blockchain and its focus on micropayments has been center stage over the last few weeks in the world of online gambling with the emergence of the Jake Paul promotion BetR.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Oct/06/2022

Florida Sports Betting Case Has Government Advising They Will "Go It Alone"

Florida Sports Betting Case Has Government Advising They Will "Go It Alone"

While a good chunk of the state is still reeling from last week's Hurricane Ian destruction, a Florida sports betting case continues to grind through the courts with very little hope for mobile wagering in the Sunshine State when all is said and done.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Oct/05/2022

Elys Game Technology and Grand Central Announce Second Sportsbook in Washington D.C.

Elys Game Technology, Corp. (“Elys" or the “Company") (Nasdaq:ELYS)(BER:3UW), an interactive gaming and sports betting technology company, today announced it has entered into an agreement to expand its current partnership with the Grand Central Restaurant and Sportsbook, by establishing a new joint venture (JV) to open a second sportsbook location in Washington D.C.

Submitted by Press Release on, Oct/03/2022

The Larry Fitzgerald Foundation to Join DraftKings in Charity for Breast Cancer Awareness

The Larry Fitzgerald Foundation to Join DraftKings in Charity for Breast Cancer Awareness

Pink ‘Em Program Established in 2019 Has Donated Over $330,000 to Fund Breast Cancer Research Through Free-to-Play Pools

Submitted by Press Release on, Sep/29/2022

BetFred Handed Down Fine of Nearly £2.9m

BetFred Handed Down Fine of Nearly £2.9m

In one case, a customer reportedly lost £70,000 over a 10-hour period just a day after opening their wagering account.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Sep/28/2022

Sac Bee Calls California Sports Betting Prop Claims of Helping the Homeless "Dodgy"

Sac Bee Calls California Sports Betting Prop Claims of Helping the Homeless "Dodgy"

Sports betting firms and state tribes are spending millions to push two separate sports betting amendments in California, but Ari Plachta of the Sacramento Bee says these advertisements have "ranged from confusing to misleading".

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Sep/27/2022

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While MLB games dominate the Friday evening schedule, on Saturday the Pacers have a shot at advancing to the NBA Finals should they beat the New York Knicks.  We also have UFC Fight Night on Saturday.