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California Bookie Tied to Ohtani Interpreter to Serve 30 to 37 Months

Mathew Bowyer, 49, entered the plea in federal court in Santa Ana. He also pleaded guilty to money laundering and subscribing to a false tax return.
Circa Sports Kentucky to Debut Temporary Retail Sportsbook at The Mint Gaming Hall August 12

This retail sportsbook is following the successful introduction of Circa Sports Kentucky’s mobile betting app in Corbin, Ky., earlier this year.
Caesar's Won't Pay Player $500K After Snitching on Self for Using Beard

But is there more to this story than meets the eye as video goes viral?
Rush Street Interactive the Latest to Say They Won't Be Imposing Surcharge on Customers

CEO Richard Schwartz appeared to be taking a not-so-subtle shot at DraftKings. "As we put our customers first, it was an easy decision for us."
Bet365 Ordered to Pay $519,323.32 for 199 Bets to Customers in NJ

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DraftKings Stock Tanks on News of Surcharge on Winnings

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Bookies in Northern California: San Francisco, Sacramento, Oakland, Modesto

Bookies in Northern California, just like their counterparts in the southern part of the state previously profiled here at Gambling911.com, have access to some of the wealthiest folks on the planet.
Julien Alfred Upset Win in Women's 100m Gold, Harris up 5 Points?

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DraftKing Proposed Surcharge for Gamblers Proving to be an Epic Fail Already

It's not even implemented but DraftKings notice to investors that it intends to impose a surcharge on gamblers in states where they are required to pay a 20% or higher tax has gone over like a fart in church.
Bookmaker to Plead Guilty in Gambling Case Tied to Baseball Star Shohei Ohtani's Ex-Interpreter

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Athletes Who Failed Gender Test Can Fight Women: Lin Yu-Ting, Imane Khelif Boxing Gold Odds Still Pay Nice

Two boxers who were banned from the Women's World Championship last year for being deemed biologically male are fighting at the Paris Olympics.
A duo from Algeria and Chinese Taipei were boxing this week and their odds to win gold have seen a seismic shift.
Imane Khelif of Algeria and Lin Yu‑ting of Chinese Taipei (Taiwan) both start their Olympic campaigns this week: Khelif met, and beat, the Italian Angela Carini in the 66kg category. Carini quit just 45 minutes in.
DraftKings to Charge Surcharge to Customers

This surcharge will be issued in the four states that impose a 20% or greater tax onto DraftKings.
Underdog Fantasy: 'We Got Our Guy', Signs on Bill Belichick

What's more interesting here is that Underdog Fantasy and NFL darling partners FanDuel and DraftKings have engaged in a pretty nasty battle of late.
Bally's Interactive Becomes the Latest to Cut Off Affiliates

Bally's Interactive has become the latest U.S. regulated online gambling company to sever ties with its affiliate partners, at least for now. Bally's Interactive will be welcoming affiliates back once they complete a migration process. But will commissions carry over?
Bovada No Longer Available in Michigan: All Accounts Closed

Existing customers of Bovada were told their accounts would be closed on July 29. No word on sister site Ignition Casino just yet.
Poker Pro Phil Hellmuth Sells Shares in Rush Street in Wake of Affiliate Email That Has Gamblers Scrambling

On Tuesday, Gambling911.com broke the story that Rush Street would be cutting off all its affiliates come August 31, 2024.
DraftKings Ends Reignmakers: Cites Legal Issues

It's been a rough day for the U.S. sports betting market, to say the least, and it keeps getting rougher.
'Vegas Legend' Sports Handicapper Dave Cokin Has Passed Away at 71

One of the world's best known sports handicappers passed away Tuesday morning. Friends of Dave Cokin confirmed his passing to Gambling911.com.
Rush Street Gaming, BetRivers Shuts Down Its Affiliate Program to Americans

Site shutting down last day in August.
Unibet Cutting Ties With Affiliates

Unibet has become the latest online gambling firm to cut off long time affiliates, and we are hearing more companies are following suit, both in the USA and abroad.
Man Tied to Alabama Baseball Betting Scandal to Serve 8 Months Behind Bars

Bert Neff will also serve three years of supervised release after he gets out of prison.
I Need a Sportsbook Software Platform for the Summer Olympics Now

The Paris Summer Olympics are upon us but there is still time to get in on the action by offering your clients wagering on most of the events.
I Need a Sportsbook Software Platform for the Summer Olympics Now

The Paris Summer Olympics are upon us but there is still time to get in on the action by offering your clients wagering on most of the events.
Books Are Hitting Near Impossible Hold Percentages Based on Greed

"This is staggering and actually hurts my brain for the month of June," former oddsmaker Todd Furhman writes. "The power of parlays encapsulated in one graphic."
PrizePicks for Sale?

Company says "No" after hiring bank that specializes in acquisition deals. Plus a player just scored the biggest Pai Gow Progressive in the Venetian Casino's history on a mere $5 bet.
Guardians-Phillies Game 1 Total Drops From 8.5 to 8

The Guardians-Phillies series will take place in a ball park that currently ranks 5th for home runs. So why is the total dropping?
Billy Walters and Pro Sports Bettor Spanky Launch American Bettors Voice to Give Gamblers Seat at Table

Pro sports bettor Billy Walters is one of those involved: "Bettors deserve to be treated fairly, and we at American Bettors‘ Voice are unwavering in our commitment to this cause.”
NFL Runningback Season Total Prop Bets for 2024

BetOnline has opened player stats for the majority of the starting running backs.
Betting on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, Seton Hall Pirates From NJ Not Happening Any Time Soon

An attempt to allow betting on in-state college teams will be met with obstacles that won't be easy to overcome.
Gambling911.com Top Stories for July 25, 2024

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