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Caesars Sportsbook Named Official Sportsbook Partner Of LSU Athletics

LSU, Caesars and Playfly Sports Create First-of-Its-Kind Relationship Spanning Gaming and Sponsorship Rights

Submitted by Press Release on, Sep/18/2021

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Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/17/2021

Can I Bet on Draftkings Sportsbook App From Minnesota

You will not be able to bet using the Draftkings sportsbook app from Minnesota as that state is yet to amend its laws applying to sports wagering. 

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Sep/15/2021

Best Sportsbook to Bet on MMA Fights

Best Sportsbook to Bet on MMA Fights

With so much attention focused on the NFL and College Football at the moment, it's easy to forget that there are a number of top MMA and boxing bouts upcoming.  We were left wondering: What are the best betting sites when it comes to Mixed Martial Arts fights?

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Sep/14/2021

1,400 Arrested in Massive Interpol Euro 2020 Sting

1,400 Arrested in Massive Interpol Euro 2020 Sting

An Interpol operation targeting illegal gambling during Euro 2020 led to 1,400 arrests and the seizure of $7.9 million (6.7 million euros) in cash, the Lyon-based global crime agency reported on Tuesday.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Sep/14/2021

Sports Betting in Maryland Still in Development Stage

Sports wagering in Maryland is now authorized thanks to a 2020 ballot initiative and a 2021 law, but it may be until 2022 that gamblers get to make their bets on games.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Sep/13/2021

Feds Sign Off on Connecticut Plan to Allow Online Gambling

Feds Sign Off on Connecticut Plan to Allow Online Gambling

Gov. Ned Lamont announced Thursday that Connecticut has received a key federal approval for its plan to allow legalized sports wagering, online gambling and other new forms of betting.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/09/2021

9 Weeks Free Pay Per Head

9 Weeks Free Pay Per Head

There is plenty more to get excited about ahead of this NFL season if you are a bookie or agent looking for a new Pay Per Head or to switch over your players from your current platform (in under an hour).

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Sep/07/2021

Sports Betting Set to Surge Ahead of Thursday's NFL Kickoff Game

Sports Betting Set to Surge Ahead of Thursday's NFL Kickoff Game

CNBC's Contessa Brewer reports on why the activity is about to surge with the start of the football season.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Sep/07/2021

Judge Refuses to Block New Arizona Sports Betting Law

A judge on Monday evening refused to block a new Arizona law allowing sports gambling to be run by professional sports teams in a decision that will allow the major gambling expansion start as planned later this week.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Sep/06/2021

WA Tribal Casinos Get Final Federal OK for Sports Betting

WA Tribal Casinos Get Final Federal OK for Sports Betting

Sports betting in tribal casinos in Washington could be offered in some by the opening week of the NFL season.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Sep/03/2021

WETBash: Spanky’s Biggest Gamble Ever as he Dodges Bullet

WETBash: Spanky’s Biggest Gamble Ever as he Dodges Bullet

Catastrophic flooding occurs in Jersey City exactly one week after BetBash took place.  Plus we look at the week that was with a DC-publication digging deep into the kidnapping and murder of 5Dimes founder Sean "Tony" Creighton and the Miami BSV blockchain show that left attendees mesmerized and hungry for more.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sep/03/2021

Has the PPH Business Changed After COVID?

Has the PPH Business Changed After COVID?

The Coronavirus pandemic adversely affected many businesses worldwide, including pay per head (PPH). Many land-based bookies and casinos closed down for several months as various countries tried to curb the spread of the virus.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/01/2021

Connecticut Panel OKs Sports Betting, Online Gambling Rules

Connecticut Panel OKs Sports Betting, Online Gambling Rules

With the NFL regular season kicking off Sept. 9, the state of Connecticut took a major step closer on Tuesday toward legalized sports wagering, online gambling and other new forms of betting after a legislative committee approved emergency regulations for the new gambling market.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Sep/01/2021

America Predicting a Repeat College Football Champ

America Predicting a Repeat College Football Champ

College football kicks off on Saturday, but most of America isn’t expecting much in the way of parity this season.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/26/2021

Some 300 Sports Bettors, Bookies, Sportsbook Operators, Politicians Attend BetBash

The highly anticipated BetBash in Jersey City was attended by nearly 300 people.  Gambling911.com had an opportunity to interview a few of the attendees, beginning with the one and only former New Jersey State Senator Raymond Lesniak.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/25/2021

Documentary on 5Dimes Owner's Disappearance Seeks Answers

Documentary on 5Dimes Owner's Disappearance Seeks Answers

Sean "Tony" Creighton of Bridgeport, West Virginia disappeared September 25, 2018, reportedly ambushed by five armed men in San Jose, Costa Rica.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Aug/24/2021

Sports Betting Handles Way Down in July

Sports Betting Handles Way Down in July

As would be expected, the sports betting handles for US regulated sportsbooks were down significantly as this is traditionally the slowest sports betting period of the year.  One bright spot in 2021: The Summer Olympics.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Aug/24/2021

Fiesta Bowl, Caesars Announce Sports Betting Partnership

The Fiesta Bowl Organization announced a multi-year partnership with Caesars Entertainment on Monday, pairing one of the biggest postseason college football games with legal sports gambling in Arizona.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Aug/23/2021

Sports Betting Sites Will Be Allowed to Advertise During NFL Games

Sports Betting Sites Will Be Allowed to Advertise During NFL Games

According to Bill King of Sports Business Journal, the NFL will begin allowing up to six sportsbook websites to advertise during NFL games, one per quarter, one during the pregame and one during halftime.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Aug/23/2021

More Politicians Set to Attend Bet Bash, Spanky Answers Your Questions

More Politicians Set to Attend Bet Bash, Spanky Answers Your Questions

Ask and you shall receive.  BetBash organizer Spanky sent out an invitation to the mayor of Jersey City to attend the August 25 sports betting event taking place in that city

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/20/2021

Bookie Software Services You Never Heard of Before

Bookie Software Services You Never Heard of Before

Pay per head (PPH) services help many bookmakers manage their day-to-day operations. Yet, some bookie operators take a long time to select the right PPH company. This gives their competitors an advantage as they use search services to broaden their clientele. Listed below are four PPH services you have never heard of before. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/19/2021

Jordan Spieth Signs on as FanDuel Brand Ambassador

Jordan Spieth Signs on as FanDuel Brand Ambassador

“When we first started discussions, I thought, ‘Man, this is pretty exciting,’ ” Spieth told Golf Digest during a FanDuel commercial shoot in New Jersey on Monday. “Eight years ago as a rookie, this is something I could have never imagined happening."

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Aug/19/2021

Fugitive Sports Handicapper on the Lam Sentenced to Four Years Prison

A federal district judge in West Palm Beach sentenced a Boca Raton resident who was on the lam for 15 years to 48 months in prison for duping victims into sending him money to open offshore or Las Vegas casino gambling accounts, which he never did.  The judge also ordered the defendant to pay over $600,000 in restitution to his victims.

Submitted by Press Release on, Aug/18/2021

Shaq and Ben Affleck to Appear in Sports Betting Ads

Shaq and Ben Affleck to Appear in Sports Betting Ads

Jay-Z isn't the only big name being touted in the New York sports betting bids. Wynn announced as part of the Kambi bid w/ Caesars/PointsBet/Resorts World/Rush Street it will launch commercials directed by & starring Ben Affleck w/ Shaq in them as well.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Aug/17/2021

Bet Bash Bringing Bookies, Bettors, Operators and Even Politicians Together

Bet Bash Bringing Bookies, Bettors, Operators and Even Politicians Together

Bet Bash is the "must attend" event of the year for anyone even remotely in love with sports betting.  Taking place on August 25 at The Ashford in Jersey City, NJ, Bet Bash is near 90% capacity as of Monday August 16 so you'll want to buy your ticket fast.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/16/2021

Florida Gators Biggest Liability for Bookmakers Entering 2021 College Football Season

Florida Gators Biggest Liability for Bookmakers Entering 2021 College Football Season

Dave Mason of BetOnline posted his sportsbook's top liabilities for the upcoming NCAA College Football season champion and one might be surprised to find that the perennial favorites don't even make the list.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Aug/16/2021

Sports Betting Not a Priority in MA

While the Massachusetts House has approved sports betting in the commonwealth, the senate chamber remains lukewarm in regards to legalization.  This despite Massachusetts being home to one of the largest legal sports gambling firms in the US, Draftkings.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Aug/15/2021

Lottery Partners With Rush Street Interactive for Sports Betting in Connecticut

The Connecticut Lottery Corporation announced Thursday it is partnering with Rush Street Interactive, an online casino and sports betting company that operates in 10 states, marking the latest development in Connecticut's push to have legalized sports wagering up and running soon.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Aug/12/2021

Famed Vegas Mobster Dead at 79: Was Inspiration for Film "Mob on the Run"

Famed Vegas Mobster Dead at 79: Was Inspiration for Film "Mob on the Run"

A famed mobster who once ran the Stardust, Hacienda, Fremont, and Mariana hotel and casinos in Las Vegas has died at the age of 79.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Aug/12/2021

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