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Gaffg Nominated for the iGB Affiliate Awards 2017 for Best Innovation

Gaffg Nominated for the iGB Affiliate Awards 2017 for Best Innovation

Gaffg.com announced this week that it has been nominated for the iGB Affiliate Awards 2017 in the “Best Innovation” in online gambling affiliate programs category. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Nov/29/2016

Columbus Bookmakers Saved Even With Double OT Buckeyes Win

Columbus Bookmakers Saved Even With Double OT Buckeyes Win

Gambling911.com is learning that 90 percent of bets on the Michigan vs. Ohio State game in the Columbus, Ohio area had been placed on the Buckeyes.   

Submitted by Guest on, Nov/26/2016

Premier Pay Per Head Sportsbook Helps Bookmakers Increase Profits

Premier Pay Per Head Sportsbook Helps Bookmakers Increase Profits

As an independent sports bookmaker, are you completely satisfied with your current Pay Per Head Sportsbook site?

Submitted by Guest on, Nov/25/2016

Baazov Still Says He Wants to Buy Amaya Despite Primary Backer Disinterest

Amaya Inc's (AYA.TO) former chief executive David Baazov said he still plans to buy the online gambling firm despite one of his apparent backers saying it had no involvement in the C$3.65 billion ($2.7 billion) bid.

Submitted by Guest on, Nov/24/2016

First Ever Costa Rica Hurricane: Disruptions to Sportsbooks Possible Thanksgiving Day

Hurricane Otto reaches Category 2 strength and makes landfall just above the Costa Rica, Nicaragua border.

Submitted by Guest on, Nov/24/2016

How Can I Make More Money Online Using Bookmaking Software?

One of the best things about being an independent sports bookmaker surrounded by the big offshore sportsbooks operating online is easy access to some of the same bookie software that these big books use to power their websites.

Submitted by Guest on, Nov/23/2016

Learn Why Bitcoin is the Best Option for Online and Local Bookies

Bitcoin, Best Option, Online, Local Bookies

Bitcoin is a virtual currency exchange service that has taken the Internet sports betting industry by storm and Premier Per Head was one of the first Pay Per Head sites to use this service as a form of payment.

Submitted by Guest on, Nov/22/2016

Three Crown Casino Employees to Face Formal Charges in China

Three Crown Casino Employees to Face Formal Charges in China

China has indicated to Australia that it will prosecute three Australian employees of a casino operator over suspected gambling crimes, the Australian foreign ministry said Tuesday.

Submitted by Guest on, Nov/22/2016

US Stock Indexes Shatter Records; Gaming Companies Rally

Major U.S. stock indexes rose to record highs on Monday, led by big gains in energy companies as the price of crude oil moved sharply higher, which is positive news for the long-struggling energy sector.

Submitted by Guest on, Nov/21/2016

Sands Casino Bethlehem Fined for Mixing Cards From Different Decks

Sands Casino Bethlehem Fined for Mixing Cards From Different Decks

Pennsylvania state regulators are hitting the Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem with more than $22,000 in fines for violating a prohibition against mixing cards from different decks.

Submitted by Guest on, Nov/21/2016

PokerStars Could Make Australia the Latest in Growing List of Restricted Jurisdictions

Australian Poker Players Could Soon be Prohibited From Playing at PokerStars

PokerStars parent company had already stopped sponsoring Aussie Millions tournament

Submitted by Guest on, Nov/21/2016

Bad Day for Books: Lose Across the Board Week 11 NFL

Bad Day for Books: Lose Across the Board Week 11 NFL

The books lost all the major lopsided NFL games Sunday and continue to lose to the Cowboys, who have now covered nine straight.

Submitted by Guest on, Nov/20/2016

Bitcoin Per Head Sportsbooks Offer Bookmakers ‘Around The World’ a Plethora of Options

Premier Per Head has been on the cutting edge of the Internet sports betting industry for well over 15 years.

Submitted by Guest on, Nov/18/2016

Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Uses Aerial Filmmaking to Provide Construction Updates

Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Uses Aerial Filmmaking to Provide Construction Updates

As Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa continues with its expansion project, it has opted to use aerial filmmaking to provide construction updates for guests.

Submitted by Guest on, Nov/18/2016

DraftKings, FanDuel Are Merging

DraftKings, FanDuel Are Merging

Daily fantasy sports rivals DraftKings and FanDuel have agreed to merge after months of speculation and increasing regulatory scrutiny. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Nov/18/2016

2016 Thanksgiving Day Sportsbook Bonuses, Promos

Thanksgiving Day means sportsbooks will start offering their unique turkey day bonuses, including our friends at BetPhoenix.

Submitted by Guest on, Nov/17/2016

Is Mitch Marner The Leafs’ Key to A Stanley Cup?

Will The Leafs make it into the playoffs with winger, Mitch Marner? Online bookies should be paying attention to this young player throughout the hockey season

Submitted by Guest on, Nov/17/2016

Important Online Bookie Business Mistakes to Avoid

There are important rules to follow when online bookies are looking to be successful. Find out the top 3 golden rules, and avoid these rookie mistakes.

Submitted by Guest on, Nov/17/2016

Online Bookie Tips: How to Promote Casino Games to Your Bettors

Online bookies who aren’t utilizing casino betting are missing on earning more money. They should  use these tips and start promoting their casinos today.

Submitted by Guest on, Nov/17/2016

Learn How Bitcoin is Helping Local Bookmakers Increase Profits Online & Offline

Bitcoin is rapidly becoming one of the most popular forms of virtual currency and it has taken the Internet sports betting industry by storm over the past few years.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Nov/17/2016

Man Who Beat Girlfriend at Casino Sues Over Excessive Drinks

A Pennsylvania man imprisoned for four years after beating his girlfriend at the Sands Bethlehem Casino is now suing the establishment claiming they served him too many free drinks.

Submitted by Guest on, Nov/16/2016

PokerStars Expected 2017 VIP Changes

PokerStars Expected 2017 VIP Changes

Poker media outlets have begun publishing the anticipated PokerStars changes to its VIP program and it appears they will continue to polarize high stakes players

Submitted by Guest on, Nov/15/2016

Taking Bets Offline & Online Gets More Profitable as Bookies Use Better Technology

Anytime someone starts their own business their eventual success or failure will often time hinge on having the right business tools to help them along the way.

Submitted by Guest on, Nov/15/2016

Sports Bettor Stiffed Out of $11K by Rogue Sportsbook

Sports Bettor Stiffed Out of $11K by Rogue Sportsbook

A sports bettor from Missouri tells Gambling 911 that he is owed approximately $11,000 by an offshore sportsbook and the book won't pay him his winnings.

Submitted by Guest on, Nov/15/2016

Paddy Power Gambler Wins £205,000 From a 25p Bet

Paddy Power Gambler Wins £205,000 From a 25p Bet

Irish bookmaker has already had to pay out millions on winning Donald Trump wagers

Submitted by Guest on, Nov/15/2016

William Hill Reports Full Year Operating Profit to be Higher Than Expected

British bookmaker William Hill Plc said it expects full year operating profit to be at the higher end of its forecast, as its online business improved after a poor first half.

Submitted by Guest on, Nov/14/2016

Two Gamblers Suing Casino Over Cyber Hack

Two Gamblers Suing Casino Over Cyber Hack

Two gamblers who allege their privacy was breached are spearheading a proposed class action against an Ontario casino whose databases were hacked.

Submitted by Guest on, Nov/14/2016

Former Amaya CEO Accused of Insider Trading Wants to Buy Company Back

Amaya Inc's (AYA.TO) former chief executive, David Baazov, has offered to buy the Canadian online gambling company in a deal valued at about C$3.48 billion ($2.56 billion).

Submitted by Guest on, Nov/14/2016

Sands Bethlehem Plans $90 Million Expansion, to Include Larger Poker Room

Sands Bethlehem Plans $90 Million Expansion, to Include Larger Poker Room

Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem is planning a massive $90 million expansion that will included added restaurants, slot machines and a much larger poker room.  

Submitted by Guest on, Nov/13/2016

Bookies Prayers Answered for Seahawks-Patriots Game: Seattle Shock Win

With more than 10 times the bets coming in on New England in the Sunday Night Football Seahawks-Patriots showdown, bookies around the world were all saying a quick prayer.

Submitted by Guest on, Nov/13/2016

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