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Sports Betting Beat - July 1, 2021 - Maine Inches Closer and Wisconsin in Play

Sports Betting Beat - July 1, 2021 - Maine Inches Closer and Wisconsin in Play

There is no guarantee the Governor will not veto this bill after she did so with a similar measure last year.  Plus, Wisconsin could see legalized sports wagering soon.  Also, Louisiana casinos preparing for sports betting and Virginia handle continues to slide dramatically.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jul/02/2021

The Average NFL Team Will Be Worth $10 Billion From $8 Billion Thanks to Online Betting: Ahem...Broncos

The Average NFL Team Will Be Worth $10 Billion From $8 Billion Thanks to Online Betting: Ahem...Broncos

ProFootball Weekly reports NFL owners believe that, sooner rather later, the average, random team will be worth $8 billion to $10 billion, thanks to legalized gambling.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Jun/30/2021

Rivalry Secures $22m Infusion Ahead of Direct Listing

Rivalry Secures $22m Infusion Ahead of Direct Listing

Toronto-based esports betting operator and media company Rivalry has successfully raised $22m (~£15.9m) in funding led by Eight Capital and Cormark Securities.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jun/30/2021

Tennessee Change in Sports Betting Management a Good Move

Tennessee Change in Sports Betting Management a Good Move

Professional sports bettor calls Tennessee move to transfer oversight of sports betting smart call following Action 24/7 debacle.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jun/30/2021

Start a Sportsbook From The State of Michigan

Start a Sportsbook From The State of Michigan

With sports betting now legalized in Michigan, those living in the state might want to capitalize on the phenomenon by starting their own online sportsbook. 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jun/29/2021

Tips on Creating a Sportsbook Website

Our friends at Gambling911.com endorsed PricePerPlayer.com offer some excellent tips on creating your very own sportsbook site from anywhere in the world.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jun/29/2021

Can I Run An Online Sportsbook From the State of Illinois?

Can I Run An Online Sportsbook From the State of Illinois?

Regulated sportsbooks in the state of Illinois must pay a steep licensing fee and adhere to tight operating restrictions.  Bookies will always exist.  After all, this is the second oldest profession after prostitution.  Today's bookies have the latest and greatest sportsbook technologies at their fingertips.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jun/29/2021

SBC Summit North America Returns to US Rebranded

SBC Summit North America Returns to US Rebranded

Betting On Sports America has taken the downtime during Covid-19 to rethink its branding strategy.  The result is expanding beyond the original sports betting focus.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jun/29/2021

Gambling.com Looks to Go Public

Gambling.com Looks to Go Public

Gambling.com Group Limited (“the Group”) announced it has publicly filed a registration statement on Form F-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) relating to a proposed initial public offering of its ordinary shares. The number of shares to be offered and the price range for the proposed offering have not yet been determined. The Group has applied to list its ordinary shares on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the ticker symbol “GAMB.”

Submitted by Press Release on, Jun/28/2021

You Should Learn About Your Sports Book Products

You Should Learn About Your Sports Book Products

Your sports products are an important aspect of your business” is a huge understatement. You probably entered this business with a common goal in mind and that goal was to win money as a sports bookie. The most important decision that you can make for the betterment of your bottom line is to find an online presence that matters.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/28/2021

How You Can Earn a Great Income from Gaming

How You Can Earn a Great Income from Gaming

The number one objective of bookies is to earn a nice profit. If it’s not, it should be. You are a bookie because you enjoy gaming, there is something about this world that excites and fascinates you. This is the way it should be you should love what you do but listen; it’s difficult to love what you do if you are not earning what you are worth.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/28/2021

The Future of Crypto Gaming is Here With CHIPZ Sports Betting Platform

The Future of Crypto Gaming is Here With CHIPZ Sports Betting Platform

Cryptocurrency going mainstream over the last couple of years has seen the online betting, gambling, and casino industry jump on the blockchain tech wagon. Yes, this should help keep bookmakers honest and ensure fair betting, but how about a platform that utilizes blockchain to take online staking to the next level by letting you become an independent bookmaker. Enter  Chipz.

Submitted by Press Release on, Jun/26/2021

Sports Betting Beat - June 24, 2021

Sports Betting Beat - June 24, 2021

Sports Illustrated to enter online sports betting with UK's 888, Maine Governor has 10 days to sign sports gambling bill, and ‘Mattress Mack’ bet could bring biggest payout in US sports betting history.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/24/2021

How to Manage Betting Lines as a Bookie

How to Manage Betting Lines as a Bookie

You as the bookmaker have the ability to monitor and make the necessary adjustments to lines via the bookie software based on the action coming in and any critical news such as player injuries.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Jun/24/2021

BetRivers, Chicago Bears Join Forces

BetRivers, Chicago Bears Join Forces

Plus Fanatics taps FanDuel CEO Matt King for sports betting and gaming venture and a New way to score: The brand new platform shaking up sports betting

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jun/22/2021

In Positive Development for Gaming Industry, DOJ Declines to Pursue Previous Administration’s Push to Expand Reach of Wire Act Beyond Sports Betting

The gaming industry breathed a sigh of relief Monday as DOJ allowed a deadline to pass to seek Supreme Court review of an appeals court decision surrounding the 2018 interpretation of the federal Wire Act and its applicability to gaming other than sportsbetting.

Submitted by Press Release on, Jun/22/2021

Sports Betting Beat - June 21, 2021

Sports Betting Beat - June 21, 2021

Deadbeat dads in Arizona will still need to resort to betting with local bookies if they want to continue avoiding child support.  Plus tight squeeze for Canada sports betting bill to pass this week.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/21/2021

Sports Betting Beat - June 19, 2021

Sports Betting Beat - June 19, 2021

Why D.C. sports betting is failing, Canada sports betting deadline looms, PA sports betting handle down but revenue up in May.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/19/2021

How to Spot Sharp Players?

How to Spot Sharp Players?

It's important to know about all the benefits that come for bookies once you decide to join a good Price per Head provider. There are different tools at your disposal that make a lot of difference when you're starting your own sportsbook operation. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/18/2021

Proposed Bill Could Leave Ohio Casinos Without Sports Books

Proposed Bill Could Leave Ohio Casinos Without Sports Books

Legislation enacted by the Ohio Senate to legalize sports betting in the state could leave casinos in Cleveland, Cincinnati and Columbus out in the cold

Submitted by Associated Press on, Jun/18/2021

New Jersey Inches Closer to Allowing Bets on Its In-State College Teams

New Jersey Inches Closer to Allowing Bets on Its In-State College Teams

When Rutgers University’s men’s basketball team made the NCAA tournament this year for the first time in three decades, it stood to reason that fans in the nation’s top sports betting market would flood casinos and racetracks with bets on their local team.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Jun/17/2021

Reddit Co-Founder Invests in Sports Betting App Wagr

Reddit Co-Founder Invests in Sports Betting App Wagr

Reddit Inc. co-founder and the hubby of tennis super star Serena Williams, Alexis Ohanian, is leading a $4 million seed-funding round for the sports-betting startup app Wagr, which allows fans to bet on sports with each other as opposed to at a sportsbook or casino.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jun/17/2021

Black Market Ties Claims Lodged Against DraftKings: Reddit to the Rescue Again

Black Market Ties Allegations Lodged Against DraftKings: Reddit to the Rescue Again

Among the key findings, DraftKings has exposure to international “black market” gambling rings and organized crime.  But the Reddit community was quick to cry "fake news".

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Jun/17/2021

Sports Betting Beat - June 17, 2021

Sports Betting Beat - June 17, 2021

Ohio Senate passes bill that will legalize sports betting in Ohio including bars and bowling alleys, G3 Esports bolsters executive lineup and MGM's CEO touts iGaming as the secret for success.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jun/17/2021

Benefits Online Casinos Can Reap From Blockchain

Benefits Online Casinos Can Reap From Blockchain

Blockchain technology would allow for universal, trusted information system that would allow operators that demonstrates to regulators a desire to follow all the right procedures.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jun/16/2021

Ohio Senate Set to Approve Legalized Sports Betting

Ohio Senate Set to Approved Legalized Sports Betting

Sports betting would be legalized in Ohio and college athletes could for the first time earn money based on the use of their names, images and likenesses, under a pair of pair-related bills up for a Wednesday vote in the state Senate.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Jun/16/2021

What Are the Most Important Skills in Running an Online Sportsbook?

One needs to have a knowledge of sports betting along with a goal while never allowing arrogance to stand in the way of running your online sportsbook.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jun/15/2021

DraftKings Share Price Plunges Tuesday

DraftKings Share Price Plunges Tuesday

Bloomberg News is reporting that DraftKings Inc. share price fell the most since March 5 on Tuesday after short seller Hindenburg Research said it was betting against the online gambling company.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jun/15/2021

Where Can I Watch, Bet UFC 263 - From My City: Edwards-Diaz, Adesanya-Vettori

Where Can I Watch, Bet UFC 263 - From My City: Edwards-Diaz, Adesanya-Vettori

Dave Mason of BetOnline is reporting that UFC 263 could be the most wagered on UFC event in the 21-plus history of their company and Gambling911.com is happy to list confirmed showings for cities and towns across the US. 

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Jun/12/2021

What Are The Types of Sportsbook Solutions Available

What Are The Types of Sportsbook Solutions Available

Bookies, there is a comprehensive sportsbook solution, and we want to tell you why you need it, and where you can find it. The pay per head industry has turned the gambling industry on its ear, and now you can get in on the ground floor with a three-in-one website that includes a fantastic sportsbook, a world-class racebook, and a Las Vegas-style casino.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/11/2021

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How BetMGM Is Raising the Bar for Online Casino Gaming

In a continuously crowded iGaming industry, BetMGM Online Casino has taken action and emerged as a dominant force within the sector. They have achieved this by setting new standards for what gamblers can expect from the online casino sites of today.