Sportsbook News
Billy Walters Book: Sits Down With Brent Musburger to Talk Prison Life, Relationship With Phil Mickelson
Keteyian is the co-author of No.1 NYT best-seller "Tiger Woods." as well as a TV and film producer.
Mattress Mack Says 'No' to Legalized Sports Betting in Texas
State lawmakers from both parties introduced companion legislation Monday. House Bill 1942 and Senate Bill 715 stipulate that "participation in a lawful and licensed sports wagering industry is a privilege and not a right."
Can't Bet the National Anthem Super Bowl Prop at BetMGM
Make no mistake about it, BetMGM didn't become the US second largest online sportsbook by offering limited wagering options. That said, they will NOT be taking bets on this year's Super Bowl National Anthem. There are some other great options however.
FanDuel Denies Gambling911 Story About Voided Bets
Gambling 911 reported last week that FanDuel had violated its own official sports betting rules a week earlier when it voided proposition bets on an NBA player who played minimally in a game, but did not do so for another player in a similar situation.
Super Bowl Betting Projected to Hit Record $16 Billion
Plus a look at this geotagged twitter data from Sunday Evening (after the matchup was officially set) to now, tracking official fan hashtags in each state to see who is rooting for the Chiefs or Eagles in Super Bowl 57.
Clarion Gaming Confirms No More London Beginning 2025: Brexit to Blame
Apparently London will still bid for the event alongside Madrid and Paris, but major exhibitors such as Novomatic and TCS have simply decided they don't want to deal with all the Brexit-related import duties and costs.
BetFred to Open its Sportsbook at Mohegan Sun in Vegas February 9
Betfred was granted approval from the Nevada Gaming Commission and Nevada Gaming Control Board to manage sports wagering at the Mohegan Sun Sportsbook on Thursday, January 25.
SpankOdds to Remain Free Through NFL Kickoff 2023, Last Call for London
Plus this week may be the last time ICE, the i-Gaming mega event, is held in London as other cities are being looked at for the future.
5Dimes Vows to Stay Open Through Super Bowl
Following Gambling911.com's blockbuster report that long established 5Dimes is set to close its doors this month, the site operators ensured gamblers they could still place bets for this coming Super Bowl.
Move Over Camp Lejeune Cancer Victims.... The BetMGM Class Action Suit is Here
Attorneys working with ClassAction.org are gathering BetMGM users to take action against the company over a data breach that occurred between May and November 2022.
5Dimes to Shut Down Before Super Bowl?
The widow of 5Dimes founder Sean Creighton has absolutely "had it" with the "incompetence", we are told and is on the "verge of a nervous breakdown".
FanDuel Caught Violating Own Policy
FanDuel sportsbook violated its own official sports betting rules last week when it voided proposition bets on an NBA player who played minimally in a game, but did not do so for another player in a similar situation.
Can't Bet the Super Bowl National Anthem Prop From Caesars Sportsbook
You've probably seen those Caesars Sportsbook ads and will likely be exposed to many more ahead of this year's Super Bowl. If you are looking to place a prop bet on the singing of the National Anthem, Caesars does not offer that prop. There are other options however.
BetFred Joins Forces With Vegas Golden Knights
“We're proud to be partnering with Betfred as they make their arrival here in Las Vegas,” said Golden Knights president Kerry Bubolz. “Betfred's US business is Vegas Born just like we are, and we're excited to help them launch their brand in Nevada.”
Cowboys Star Blasts Barstool Sports: 'You People Are Sick!'
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons went on a rampage against the Barstool Sports Twitter account after shaming him for showing support for a division rival player.
Hey Siri, Who Invented the Super Bowl Halftime Show Cleavage Prop? That Would Be BetOnline's Dave Mason
The history of the Super Bowl Halftime Show cleavage bet is revealed as Gambling911.com probes deep.
Consolidation in the US Regulated Sports Betting Affiliate Space?
Plus Minnesota about to give it another go at pushing for sports betting legalization.
Where Can I Bet This Year's Super Bowl - I'm Under 21
Most US states that have regulated sports betting - not all - require individuals to be at least 21 years old in order to place a wager on this year's Super Bowl. Nearly all offshore sportsbooks, Americas Bookie included, allow for those 18 and up.
Massachusetts Regulated Sports Betting Kicked Off Today
Legalized sports betting officially kicked off Tuesday January 31, 2023 in Massachusetts immediately following the weekend's NFL conference championship games and right in time for the Super Bowl. The first bet was placed at 10 am ET.
NBCU and PointsBet Extend Betting Deal: Book Must Spend $58 Mil Per Year on Marketing
And deal is not even exclusive as second largest sportsbook operator BetMGM is now joining forces with NBC Universal. BetMGM expects to become profitable soon.
Betting Experts Weigh in on FanDuel Voiding Policy
One of our experts offered: “For anyone that believes they are entitled for a losing bet to be refunded is out of touch with reality. They are the same type of people who support participation trophies."
Can I Bet the Super Bowl on DraftKings From California?
While you won't be able to bet this year's Super Bowl from California using the DraftKings app, there are plenty of other great sportsbooks willing to take your action.
888 Account Suspensions, Exec Exits, Company Shares Lose More Than a Quarter of Value
The company's shares tumbled as much as 14.4% on the news of its anti-laundering failures.
Luka Prop Bet Controversy: “New PrizePicks Crybabies”?
In recent days there's been plenty of talk within the sports betting community over a gimmick offered up by those primarily in the U.S. regulated market: Offering refunds on player props, often when a player suffers an injury.
Sports Bettors Demand Luka Doncic Prop Bets Be Voided: Petition Filed
Mavericks star Luka Doncic exited in the first quarter of the Mavericks' 99-95 win over the Phoenix Suns on Thursday and now gamblers are demanding FanDuel follow DraftKings lead and void the Luka bets, especially after they did so for Antonio Davis.
Blame Chris Christie for Sports Betting Ad Inundation
Plus a gambler has been sentenced for defrauding the goverment.
You Suck at Sports Betting! Here's How We Know
Plus Building a Gaming Community on Twitch From Scratch
Is BetMGM Legal in Alabama?
Because BetMGM adheres to strict state-by-state regulatory practices, the site opts not to permit real money betting from Sweet Home Alabama. This doesn't mean there are not other options.
UFC Hires Gaming Integrity Firm to Tighten Gambling Rules Amid Probe
In the wake of a probe into a Nov. 5 UFC fight between Darrick Minner and Shayilan Nuerdanbieke whereby suspicious betting activity was noted by a number of gambling firms, the UFC this week announced a new gambling policy.
Jerry Jones Wants Texas Sports Betting...Easier Said Than Done
"There’s a huge amount of gaming going on in and around sports at this time. And, so, to have all the benefits or all the control over it, it needs to be recognized and parameters put on it and discipline put in it," said Jones.
