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The Online Casinos to Check Out in 2023

Are you ready to take your online casino gaming experience to the next level in 2023? If so, then you’re in for a real treat. The new wave of online casino games is here and it’s full of exciting twists and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat!
Macau Gambling Kingpin Alvin Chau Jailed for 18 Years

Chau served as chairman and founder of Suncity Group, Macau's biggest operator of junkets, or organised trips for wealthy gamblers to casinos.
Massachusetts Sports Betting Slated to Begin End of This Month

Following a somewhat grueling process, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission is nearing the completion of their intial review of sports betting applications and the start of in-person sports gambling could begin as soon as January 31. This would be a soft launch to review how the operators behave.
Texas Senate Probably Won't Pass Gambling Legislation

Folks are giddy over the prospect of gambling expansion in the Lone Star State after Democratic Sen. Carol Alvarado, of Houston filed a bill proposing a constitutional amendment to legalize casino and sports betting.
Gambler Loses $1.4 million Bet on Chargers After Going Up 27-0

DraftKings confirmed the loss to Action Sports Network's Darren Rovell. But why would someone bet at these odds?
Can I Place a Bet on the FanDuel App From Nevada?

Despite all those great commercials, FanDuel is not available in the state of Nevada via remote registration. Sportsbooks based out of Nevada require in-person registration. Then there are the more established sportsbooks operating from outside the US that accept customers from Nevada.
Enjoy a Variety of Games at Bitfiring Crypto Casino

Bitfiring Casino's selection of over 3488 online games with superb graphics and impressive sound effects will keep you playing all hours of the day.
QualityCasinos: Ensuring a Fun and Safe Online Experience

The modern world of online gambling seems almost without bounds these days. There are plenty of iGaming games and platforms where players can partake in state-of-the-art games for real money and free play. Step by step it becomes quite the task to find a reliable and trusted online casino where you can gamble without fear or issues.
MA Gaming Commission Considers Need to Take Stand Against Banning Sharps..for About a Minute

In the end, it appears the commissioners lost interest in the topic...at least for now.
This Might Just Be the Most Saturated Sports Betting Market in the U.S.

Tipico Sportsbook becomes the 21st sportsbook to obtain a license in the great state of Iowa, with its adult population of just over 2 million and 90% of the market share going to only five books.
Sam Bankman-Fried Attempts to Clean Up Image: 'I Didn’t Steal Funds'

You know the saying: Sleep with dogs, you are going to get flees.
CBC In-Depth Probe Into Canada Sports Betting Ads Similar to That of NYT it Appears

CBC's probe comes just weeks after a similar blockbuster investigative report appeared in the New York Times. The NYT article found that some sports betting firms specifically targetted college campuses through big money deals.
Can I Bet Sports Using My Mobile Phone While Visiting Las Vegas?

There are a number of ways to place sports bets via your mobile phone while visiting Las Vegas. If you are already registered with a state app, that sportsbook might be licensed in Nevada as well. Some of the biggest, however, are not.
Be Careful of These Sports Betting Scams Ohio Better Business Bureau Warns

Cleveland 19 reports that "many people are taking advantage of "risk-free bets" only to have their identity stolen. It's not explained how the two coincide.
Löwen Play Digital Becomes One of the Few Licensed German Gaming Sites

The Löwen Play brand is known from the land-based arcade business in Germany. The group of companies has almost 50 years of experience in the industry. Around 2,800 employees provide the best entertainment in the amusement segment in more than 400 arcades.
Nearly Entire Trussville Entertainment District Could Be Wiped Out Over Sports Betting Indictment

The 114-count indictment reads like a Hollywood thriller and includes millions of dollars in dirty money switching hands in parking lots, restaurant bathrooms and high-end conferences where the alleged “boss” tells people how to stay clean in a high-stakes business.
Feds Claim New York State Trooper Tipped Off Targets of Illegal Sports Betting Probe

Sport700.com was under investigation with investigators looking into multiple targets, including two who collectively managed 2,010 bettor accounts, prosecutors said.
New York State Becomes Biggest Sports Betting Market in U.S...By a Mile

And now comes word that Hawaii, a state that does not even offer a lottery, is seriously considering legalizing sports gambling. ...and poker.
Two Oregon College Football Teams Among the Most Profitable for Bettors in 2022

If you thought the Ducks were good to sports bettors this past college football season, check out what the Beavers did.
Is PrizePicks Legal in New York?

PrizePicks is legal in New York. It is considered a hybrid daily fantasy game similar to that of DraftKings and FanDuel. It is NOT considered a sportsbook similar to those licensed and regulated in the state or those accessible but are operating offshore, the later of which are available to those 18 and up and allow bets on in-state schools but are browser-based (no apps).
Gronk to Kick Field Goal Live During Super Bowl 57 as Part of FanDuel Commercial

Customers who place a bet on Super Bowl LVII of at least $5 at FanDuel Sportsbook will be eligible to get a portion of the winnings if Gronk splits the uprights.
Can I Bet on Bovada From Colorado?

Bovada and those sites offering even more lucrative bonus offers and betting options are still accessible in Colorado where they happily co-exist.
Biggest Upset in Big Bowl Game History, Mack Shellacking

McIngvale said he made a $1.5 million bet with DraftKings Sportsbook, a $1.5 million bet with Caesars Sportsbook and a $131,000 bet with Wynn Sportsbook – all on the Horned Frogs and all losers.
Can I Play Online Poker at Americas Cardroom From My State?

You can play for real money on Americas Cardroom provided you do not live in one of these seven US states....
Kosar Pulled Off the Air for Betting $19K on Browns-Steelers Game

The Browns later confirmed Kosar was pulled specifically because of the league's gambling policy.
With Micropayments, the Use Cases Are Infinite... Especially With Gaming

The unique ability to conduct micropayments using the BSV blockchain is a recurring theme throughout the inaugural Unbounded Capital Summit in New York City.
PlayUp CEO Does Not Dispute Findings of Ohio Casino Control Commission...After Disputing Them

At first claims "at no stage has playup ever engaged in offering real money Slots to Ohio residents" after OCCC finds "PlayUp has one or more disqualifying violations of accepting illegal wagers from individuals in the U.S. after April 16, 2015, through its slots+ product"
PlayUp CEO Tells Gambling911 'At No Stage Were Real Money Slots Offered to Ohio Residents'

Daniel Simic, CEO of PlayUp, elaborates further on status in Ohio
Is PrizePicks Legal in Kentucky?

PrizePicks is legal in the great commonwealth of Kentucky. Lawmakers here have just introduced a measure that would regulate sports betting in the state. Presently, betting on sports for real money from Kentucky is only available with websites based outside of Kentucky as well as local bookies (unlicensed).
Lawyer Involved With Online Poker Cheating Scandal Flips on FTX Founder

Friedberg reportedly gave details about FTX and its founder, Sam Bankman-Fried, in a Nov. 22 meeting with two dozen investigators.