Sportsbook News

Absurdity: "Mattress Mack" Places $4.5 Million Super Bowl Bet on Caesars App

Absurdity: "Mattress Mack" Places $4.5 Million Super Bowl Bet on Caesars App

Caesar's (formerly William Hill) has gained a reputation over the years for being afraid to take a bet.  What changed?

Submitted by C Costigan on, Feb/04/2022

MGM Resorts, BetMGM and The National Hockey League Announce Partnership Extension

MGM Resorts, BetMGM and The National Hockey League Announce Partnership Extension

MGM Resorts International, BetMGM, a leading sports betting and digital gaming operator, and the National Hockey League (NHL) today announced a multi-year extension of their groundbreaking partnership. The news comes as MGM Resorts, which operates T-Mobile Arena, prepares to host Honda NHL® All-Star Weekend festivities in Las Vegas Feb. 4-5.

Submitted by Press Release on, Feb/03/2022

First Three Weeks of Mobile Sports Betting in NY Set to Shatter Previous U.S. Records

First Three Weeks of Mobile Sports Betting in NY Set to Shatter Previous U.S. Records

Just over $1 billion was bet through mobile apps in the Empire State.  But oh those taxes!!!!

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Feb/03/2022

Where Can i Bet Sports From Birmingham, Alabama?

Where Can i Bet Sports From Birmingham, Alabama?

The city of Birmingham is an hour away from Tuscaloosa, home of the University of Alabama Crimson Tide, and two hours from that other Alabama successful college football team, the Auburn Tigers.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Feb/02/2022

How Much Tax Do I Have to Pay - Mobile Sports Betting New York State

How Much Tax Do I Have to Pay - Mobile Sports Betting New York State

New York State has placed one of the highest tax rates on mobile sports betting companies in the whole country.  Some experts suggest wagering firms will ultimately end up paying as much as 71% to the state. 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Feb/02/2022

Sportsbook Sortware Provider Products and Services Offered

Sportsbook Sortware Provider Products and Services Offered

PricePerPlayer.com provides you with everything you need to start your own gambling website. They offer several top-of-the-line Online Gambling Products for online casinos, online sportsbooks, racebooks and more. 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Feb/02/2022

Entain Stakes Out its Metaverse Bid for Sports Betting, Gaming

Entain Stakes Out its Metaverse Bid for Sports Betting, Gaming

It wants to pioneer immersive experiences with VR and AR for sports and gaming, an industry expected to take in some $8 trillion.  The technology, using headsets, — gives individuals a way to become immersed in the virtual worlds and explore them using avatars.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/31/2022

Where Can I Bet The 2022 Super Bowl 56 Online From Washington State

Where Can I Bet The 2022 Super Bowl 56 Online From Washington State

Betting on this year's Super Bowl is possible from the great state of Washington using BetOnline

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Jan/31/2022

Connecticut’s Launch of Expanded Gambling Yields Billions for Gamblers, Millions for State and Casinos, but Deeper Debt for Some

Bettors dropped more than $2 billion late last year as Connecticut launched its long-awaited legalized sports betting and online gambling, generating tens of millions of dollars for the state, the two tribal-owned casinos and Connecticut Lottery Corp.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Jan/31/2022

Key Bookie Terms You Should Know

Key Bookie Terms You Should Know

If you are planning on running a bookie website, its incumbent upon you to learn the bookie lingo.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/31/2022

Start a Sportsbook Legally?

Start a Sportsbook Legally?

We are entering a new age in the gambling world because now the United States has finally jumped on board and allowed each individual State to decide if they want to legally allow gambling in their state.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jan/30/2022

Common Problems With Bookie Sports Betting Software

Common Problems With Bookie Sports Betting Software

One of the main issues Gambling911.com has identified when it comes to choosing the right sportsbook software for your bookie business is the failure to identify between a turnkey solution and a full service Pay Per Head platform. 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/28/2022

Florida Sports Betting Dead Until 2025

Florida Sports Betting Dead Until 2025

Florida Election Champions just barely collect half the signatures required for a ballot initiative while Las Vegas Sands campaign reportedly includes unauthorized signature of an election supervisor.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jan/28/2022

Mobile Sports Betting Goes Live in Louisiana Friday

Mobile Sports Betting Goes Live in Louisiana Friday

With the exception of a handful of parishes, mobile sports wagering goes live in Louisiana just in time for the NFL Conference Championship games.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jan/27/2022

What You Need to Know About Sports Betting in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania has very friendly laws towards sports betting, both online and land-based. The favorable legislation came into force in 2017. The first in-person betting would only happen a year later, though. In 2019, the state also allowed mobile betting. Pennsylvanians have had a multitude of options ever since. Here's your guide if you want to take your chances at the Keystone State.  

Submitted by Payton on, Jan/27/2022

What Makes a Good Sportsbook

What Makes a Good Sportsbook

There are over a thousand sportsbooks today. Yet, some operators have hundreds of thousands of gamblers while others are struggling to widen their clientele. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jan/26/2022

Forensic Files Keeps The Greek, Olympic Sports Alive: Book Helped Solve Infamous Triple Homicide

Olympic Sports (TheGreek.com) was one of the first and most respected offshore sportsbooks to emerge on the scene back in the 1990s.  Founder Spiro Athanas was a beloved figure in the industry.  He would eventually run into some trouble and sell his Jamaica-based book.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jan/25/2022

Do Any Pay Per Head Sportsbook Software Companies Offer a One Month Free Trial?

Do Any Pay Per Head Sportsbook Software Companies Offer a One Month Free Trial?

If you are looking for a 1 month trial bookie Pay Per Head, look no further than Power Pay Per Head.  They actually offer 6 weeks free.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/25/2022

Federal Judge Appeals Ruling That Scrapped Sports Betting in Florida

Federal Judge Appeals Ruling That Scrapped Sports Betting in Florida

Plus signature gatherers allegedly engaging in fraud.  One of the elections supervisor finds his own unauthorized signature submitted.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jan/25/2022

Where Can I Find Tutorials for Bookies?

Where Can I Find Tutorials for Bookies?

These tutorials will explain the importance of research and planning as well as the minimum amount of funds one must obtain to start a bookie business.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/24/2022

Books Make Out Like Bandits Saturday With Both Upsets

Books Make Out Like Bandits Saturday With Both Upsets

With 67% of the cash on the Titans, BetOnline was a huge fan on the Bengals Saturday.  That action dropped to around 60% close to game time while the moneyline was mostly balanced.  But the Bengals upset win turned out to be just icing on the cake.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Jan/23/2022

Betting Software to Help Bookies.... Players Too

Betting Softwares for Bookies

Bookies use the latest technology to process bets fast and provide gamblers with a thrilling betting experience. In addition, they often upgrade their software to keep up with the increasing demand for interesting games and extra betting markets. The software has different functionalities and system requirements. Listed here are the six best sports betting software. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jan/21/2022

Is Being a Bookie Still Considered Illegal? World's 2nd Oldest Profession Now as Pristine as Being a Priest

Is Being a Bookie Still Considered Illegal?

A 2018 Supreme Court decision struck down a 1992 federal law effectively banning commercial sports betting in most states, and opened the door to legalizing wagering on professional and amateur sports.  But even before this time independent bookies operating in the States, and around the world for that matter, began discovering ways of limiting their exposures within a grey market industry, the second oldest in the world after prostitution.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jan/21/2022

Pennsylvania Set State Record for Gambling Revenue in 2021

Pennsylvania Set State Record for Gambling Revenue in 2021

Pennsylvania set another annual record for gambling revenue in the era of online gambling and sports betting, state regulators said, reporting that casinos and other operators won more than $4.7 billion from gamblers in calendar year 2021 in one of the nation’s largest commercial casino states.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Jan/21/2022

Pay Per Head Demo: 2 Weeks Free, Then $2 Per Head

PPH Demos: 2 Weeks Free, Then $2 Per Head

The PricePerPlayer Pay Per Head Demo is actually a free two weeks trial whereby you answer two simple questions.  Once the two week trial period is over, You'll begin paying a weekly fee per active customer starting as low as $2.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/21/2022

Michigan Sports Betting Handle in 2021 Was $3.5 B

Michigan Sports Betting Handle in 2021 Was $3.5 B

It has been a full year since Michigan betting apps launched and the state's marketplace isn't looking back - as Michigan has seen a steady path of growth in terms of revenue over 2021. With the excitement of 2022 goals on the horizon, GreatLakeStakes.com has provided the following information as key takeaways

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/21/2022

Bookie Agent App for Paying and Collecting Money Without Having to Meet Face to Face

Bookies: You Don't Have to Meet Your Players to Pay Them Any More With This App

Introducing Agent Payment 4K.  It's a complete player payment control app only available at Power Pay Per Head. 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/20/2022

Become a Sports Betting Entrepreneur

Become a Sports Betting Entrepreneur

Professional sports bettors can make great money and so too can bookmakers. All you need are the right tools. For the independent bookie, that's as simple as implementing a quality Pay Per Head platform.  They offer everything from 24-7 customer service to an odds feed to all the reporting you can ever imagine, all starting at $2 per active customer per week.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/20/2022

Start Your Own Sportsbook

Start Your Own Sportsbook

If you are looking to start your own sportsbook, then the first thing you should look into is the pay per head industry.This industry makes it easier than ever for anyone to start their own sportsbook.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jan/20/2022

PointsBet Becomes First US In-Game Betting Provider With Zero Suspensions for Both Moneyline and Spread Wagers

PointsBet announced Wednesday it had successfully offer in-game betting with zero suspensions for both moneyline and spread wagers on Saturday's Wildcard Playoff game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Cincinnati Bengals broadcast on NBC. 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/19/2022

Breaking News

Another Big Win for Gambling911

We are 9-2 with our picks, and that is a wonderful thing.  The latest win came with the Miami Marlins victory over the LA Angels.