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Circa Sports to Enter Mobile Sports Betting Market in Illinois

Circa Sports to Enter Mobile Sports Betting Market in Illinois

Circa Sports, a favorite among professional sports gamblers, has announced plans to enter the lucrative sport betting market in Illinois.  It will not be able to take bets on in-state schools or the NFL Draft.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, May/09/2022

MetaRace P2E Gaming Experience: Breed Your Own Racehorse NFT

With the 2022 Kentucky Derby in the books and the second biggest upset in Derby history heading to the Preakness Stakes, Rich Strike, there's no better time to delve into the new MetaRace website that combines a number of strands all working together to provide players with a fully immersive P2E gaming experience.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, May/09/2022

How Not to Lose Another Cent on Football Betting

How Not to Lose Another Cent on Football Betting

Football betting can be fun as it is unpredictable. A team with an exceptional record can lose to a minnow depending on the day, so you need to have a strategy in mind to minimize your losses.

Submitted by C Costigan on, May/09/2022

4 Things to Know Before Betting on Your Favorite Team

4 Things to Know Before Betting on Your Favorite Team

Watching sports is an exercise in pure emotion. While the athletes are on the field, you are on the couch, screaming at the referees or invoking your good luck charm. It can be easy for your emotions to run wild while watching a sporting event. However, it can also lead to making some questionable decisions with regard to your bankroll.

Submitted by C Costigan on, May/09/2022

2022 Kentucky Derby Morning Odds

2022 Kentucky Derby Morning Odds

Gambling911.com has your 2022 Kentucky Derby morning odds, keeping in mind that these numbers will be shifting dramatically from 3 pm ET to post up time just after 6 pm ET. 

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, May/07/2022

Caesars CEO: When Will Sports Gambling Become Profitable?

Caesars CEO: When Will Sports Gambling Become Profitable?

Caesars has had to cut its marketing spend by $250,000 in the first quarter

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, May/05/2022

Can I Bet the Kentucky Derby From Washington State, Oregon?

Can I Bet the Kentucky Derby From Washington State, Oregon?

There are a number of online racebooks accessible from Washington State.  BetOnline offers a generous welcome bonus ($1000 max bonus) and 7% back on horse losses.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, May/04/2022

Gamblers Bet $492M in February, Arizona Gets $670,000 in Tax

Gamblers Bet $492M in February, Arizona Gets $670,000 in Tax

Arizonans bet nearly $492 million on sporting events in February and won back all but $24 million of that money, a slight dip as pro football ended except for the Super Bowl on Feb. 13.

Submitted by Associated Press on, May/03/2022

Law Giving Tribes Sports Betting Revenue is Bittersweet

Law Giving Tribes Sports Betting Revenue is Bittersweet

Democratic Gov. Janet Mills signed a law Monday giving control of mobile sports betting to Native American tribes in Maine while reducing the tribal tax burden and creating a framework for greater collaboration.

Submitted by Associated Press on, May/02/2022

Price Per Head for Dummies

Price Per Head for Dummies

A PPH service and provider is fundamental to running a sportsbook. Get a deep understanding of these solutions with this 'price per head for dummies' guide.

Submitted by C Costigan on, May/02/2022

Massachusetts Senate Passes Bill Legalizing Betting on Pro Sports

Massachusetts Senate Passes Bill Legalizing Betting on Pro Sports

The Massachusetts state Senate has passed a bill to legalize in-person and online betting on professional sports in the state, a move that according to chamber leadership would generate $35 million in tax revenue annually.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Apr/30/2022

2022 Draft Unknowns Create Stability at Sportsbook

2022 Draft Unknowns Create Stability at Sportsbook

Evan Neal will generate the least amount of profit for the book if he is selected first while Travon Walker (currently the favorite with -500 odds) is second.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/28/2022

Where Can I Bet This Year's Kentucky Derby Online From My State Using Bitcoin

Where Can I Bet This Year's Kentucky Derby Online From My State Using Bitcoin

Bitcoin is now the most common form of payment used between players and online sportsbooks.   Around 75% of all transactions at BetOnline are via Bitcoin and this will include wagering on the Kentucky Derby.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Apr/27/2022

Can I Send Bitcoin From Texas to Gamble Online?

Can I Send Bitcoin From Texas to Gamble Online?

It is legal to use Bitcoin in the United States, and this includes Texas.  While you can send and receive funds to and from your online gambling account, it is important that you do so using a wallet, and not directly between an exchange and the gambling website.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Apr/27/2022

Are Parlays a Good Bet During the NBA Playoffs?

Are Parlays a Good Bet During the NBA Playoffs?

Parlays are among the most popular types of sports bets, if not THE most popular.

Submitted by Payton on, Apr/26/2022

Twitch Streamer Mizkif Turns Down $10 Mil a Year Sponsorship by Online Gambling Site

tch Streamer Mizkif Turns Down $10 Mil a Year Sponsorship by Online Gambling Site

Matthew Rinaudo, better known as Mizkif, is among the most popular streamers.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Apr/25/2022

MLB Goes All In On Sports Betting

MLB Goes All In On Sports Betting

For years, the Major League Baseball season was seen as an afterthought for sportsbooks.  This represented a time to focus on upcoming NFL and college football marketing campaigns.  MLB betting was never really taken seriously.....that is until now.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Apr/25/2022

What’s the Value of a Reactivated Online Gambling Customer?

What’s the Value of a Reactivated Online Gambling Customer?

Founded in 2008, Enteractive started with a mission to help iGaming operators forge outstanding customer relationships.  Gambling911.com sits down with Enteractive founder Mikael Hansson to discuss his company's success as it prepares to enter the lucrative US online gambling market.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/25/2022

$4 Pay Per Head Promo Until the End of NBA Finals

$4 Pay Per Head Promo Until the End of NBA Finals

Aceperhead.com is one of the premier pay-per-head providers in the industry because they have more betting options than other sites, sharper lines, Americana English 24/7 customer service representatives, and a state-of-the-art user interface that never has any downtime.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/23/2022

Where To Gamble Online in Canada

Where To Gamble Online in Canada

Thanks to the internet, gambling has become even easier than ever. You can instantly get online and place real money wagers whenever you like, thanks to online betting sites and casinos. These sites allow you to deposit cash and risk it playing games or betting on sports. While it’s growing in popularity, online gambling isn’t legal everywhere you go.  

Submitted by Payton on, Apr/21/2022

Tennessee Sports Betting Gets Nice Bump From March Madness

Tennessee Sports Betting Gets Nice Bump From March Madness

Just over $370 million was wagered on during the month, up 79.8% from $205.9 million in March 2021.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Apr/20/2022

AGA Letter to Justice Department Could Backfire: So Many Complaints Over Ads

This past week the American Gaming Association (AGA), a mostly white male organization, submitted a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland complaining about Blacks from the Caribbean and Latin Americans sportsbook operators attempting to ruin the party for "legalized US sports betting" businesses, may have screwed things up just a bit. 

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Apr/18/2022

Illinois Breaks Sports Betting Record With $286M Wagered on March Madness

Illinois Breaks Sports Betting Record With $286M Wagered on March Madness

Just days after Gambling911.com reported that sports betting in Illinois had slowed during the month of February, we are learning that the state crushed previous records with betting on March Madness.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Apr/14/2022

Ontario Online Sports Betting a Huge Hit

Ontario Online Sports Betting a Huge Hit

Online sports betting went live in Ontario on April 4 and thus far has proven to be a resounding success.  Ontario has a population of nearly 15 million, making it the second biggest sports betting market in North America after New York.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Apr/13/2022

Sportradar Enhances Data Analytics Through Vaix Acquisition

Sportradar Enhances Data Analytics Through Vaix Acquisition

Vaix’s AI technology allows betting and gaming operators to gain an insight on their user bases in order to provide them with a more personalized players experience. 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Apr/13/2022

ICE London 2022 Day 1 Highlights

ICE London is the Global Gaming Hub for all B2B industry experts. ICE London continues to be unrivaled as the leading gaming technology event for business growth, development, and networking.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Apr/13/2022

BetBash Challenges ICE, Sigma for Gaming Industry Superiority

BetBash last week pulled off its second successful event at the Circa Resort in Las Vegas.  Just about everyone who is anybody in the world of sports betting was in attendance.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/12/2022

Pay Per Head Sportsbook Software Features

Pay Per Head Sportsbook Software Features

The modern era of sports betting requires a knowledge of new terminology and technology with 90% of a bookie business now automated.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Apr/09/2022

Tiger Woods Hangs on, Massive Betting Impact and Updated Odds Heading Into Round 3

Tiger Woods Hangs on, Massive Betting Impact and Updated Odds Heading Into Round 3

BetOnline sees 29% bet count increase over last year with Tiger having not participated

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Apr/09/2022

Crash at San Jose Likely to Wreak Havoc on Flights Heading to ICE (VIDEO)

A DHL plane with two people on board has just crashed at San Jose International Airport in Costa Rica.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/07/2022

Breaking News

New US-Iran Nuclear Deal This Year Betting Odds

A sixth round of US-Iran nuclear talks were slate for Sunday in Oman in regard to Tehran's rapidly expanding nuclear program, but that was prior to Israel's Friday morning attack on Iran.