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Sportsbooks Feeling the "McDavid Effect" Ahead of Playoffs

Sportsbooks Feeling the "McDavid Effect" Ahead of Playoffs

Hockey fans around the globe will be watching the Oilers start their playoff run tonight against L.A., but the sportsbooks don't want to see Edmonton and McDavid get out of the first round.

Submitted by Press Release on, Apr/17/2023

Family Prepares to Pull Plug on Life Support for Pro Gambler

Family to Give Last Rites to Pro Gambler Before Pulling Plug on Tuesday

Death is expected to have massive implications for the credit betting world both offshore and throughout the USA.  Plus we now have our Top 20 horses and the latest odds applied.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Apr/17/2023

Top 10 Bitcoin Casinos You Need to Try in 2023

Top 10 Bitcoin Casinos You Need to Try in 2023

The best crypto casinos let players use Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies to gamble. Games like Lucky Block and BC.Game are among the top contenders. These are for players seeking a convenient crypto gambling platform.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Apr/17/2023

Meet Fliff, the New AI Sports Prediction Game That Has One Goal: Destroy the Bookie

It bills itself as the "next generation social sportsbook", a "prediction game that never ends". 

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Apr/16/2023

Ontario Tells Gretzky, McDavid to Take a Hike as Ad Crackdown Takes Shape

Ontario Tells Gretzky, McDavid to Take a Hike as Ad Crackdown Takes Shape

Plus BetOnline releases series odds for each NHL playoff game.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Apr/16/2023

$3.4 Billion in Stolen Bitcoin Hidden Inside a Cheetos Popcorn Tin

Justice Dept finally sentenced man over ten years later.  Plus Workshop: Accounting & Mapping Transactions On-chain | The Bitcoin Master Classes

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Apr/16/2023

Million Dollar Progressive Slots Jackpot Hits at BetOnline Casino

Plus Max Holloway vs Arnold Allen UFC Fight Night expert betting predictions from BetOnline's The Fight Guys

Submitted by Payton on, Apr/14/2023

Bet on Anheiser-Busch Stock: Bud Light Boycott Has BetOnline Customers Going Both Ways

You Can Now Bet on Anheiser-Busch Stock Price in Wake of Bud Light Boycott

Conservatives angry over Bud Light brand campaign with trans influencer Dylan Mulvaney explained (or attempted explanation).

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Apr/14/2023

Arizona Sports Betting News

Arizona Sports Betting News

These are the latest stories involving the sports betting industry in Arizona

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Apr/13/2023

Local Bookmakers Gambling Guide To Becoming An Online Bookie Agent

You want to be a bookie agent? Are you craving for a chance to make cool money from the most trusted online wagering software without a hustle?

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Apr/13/2023

Cashapp Founder Murder Tied to Relationship With Suspect's Sister?

Police announced the arrest of fellow tech exec Nina Momeni in Emeryville, CA, outside of San Francisco.  He is described in media as founder of Expand IT and Berkeley graduate.  Cash App was a popular payment solution use in the online casino space.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Apr/13/2023

Premier League Clubs to Ban Betting Sponsorships

The league’s 20 clubs collectively announced the decision to voluntarily “reduce gambling advertising.”

Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/13/2023

"Pray for Jamie", Foxx Posts on Instagram for First Time, BetMGM Keeps Running Commercials

BetMGM Spokesperson Jamie Foxx Still Hospitalized

Friends now say to "Pray for Jamie".

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Apr/13/2023

Missouri Sports Betting News

These are the latest stories involving the sports betting industry in Missouri. 

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Apr/12/2023

Sports Betting Bill Stalls in Missouri, NHL Broadcasters Crowing Over Blackhawks, DraftKings Win

NHL Broadcasters Crowing Over Blackhawks, DraftKings Win

"Great for our sponsor," one broadcaster came out and said in reference to gamblers getting stung by the Penguins shock loss.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Apr/12/2023

Warren Buffett Calls Bitcoin a 'Gambling Token', BSV Profiled on Fox Business

"If we were using this (cryptos) on a day-to-day basis in a way that shows more utility we wouldn't be in this pickle," Kennedy from Fox Business observed.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Apr/12/2023

Sportsbooks Clean Up on Penguins as Suspicions Mount

The -520 price assigned to the Penquins was the highest line on any hockey game this year and should have been a "lock".

The -520 price assigned to the Penquins was the highest line on any hockey game this year and should have been a "lock".

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Apr/12/2023

PrizePicks Making its Mark, Joins Forces With the Braves

PrizePicks Making its Mark, Joins Forces With the Braves

Plus sheriff's deputy widow stole $529,165 from county to gamble, cavort with Mickey Mouse: Husband shot her, killed son, self.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Apr/12/2023

Let the Crackdown on AIs Begin

Let the Crackdown on AIs Begin

The New York Post featured a horrifying headline Tuesday: "AI bot, ChaosGPT, tweets out plans to ‘destroy humanity’ after being tasked".

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Apr/11/2023

What is the Sports Betting Tax Rate I Have to Pay in Arizona?

What is the Sports Betting Tax Rate I Have to Pay in Arizona?

With Tax Day in the US just around the corner, it's important to understand that betting sports from Arizona with one of the regulated sportsbook apps means you will need to claim your winnings.  Unlike the offshores and local bookies, the regulated companies here must report your winnings to the IRS.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Apr/11/2023

Poker Ace Wins Against ChatGPT, FTX ‘Hubris, Incompetence and Greed’

Poker Ace Wins Against ChatGPT, FTX ‘Hubris, Incompetence and Greed’

Plus Bradley Beal talks fan incident over gambling in Orlando: ‘Nobody wants to lose money’.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Apr/11/2023

Ohio Gift Cards for Sports Betting, Ex-State Trooper Gets Probation for Gambling, Prostitution Ring

Ohio Gift Cards for Sports Betting, Ex-State Trooper Gets Probation for Gambling

Plus sports betting records shattered in New York during month of March.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Apr/10/2023

GoFundMe Account Set Up to Help Sparky's Family, Pinnacle Boss Jumps From 10K Feet

Plus Unibet continued to be down in Pennsylvania despite telling Gambling911 they'd be back up "within an hour" Sunday night.  Plus DraftKings cuts player limits to just $38 then sends him a ton of expensive gifts for his "loyalty".

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Apr/10/2023

Unibet Site Continues to be Down in PA: 'Not Hacked' They Tell G911

Unibet Site Continues to be Down in PA: 'Not Hacked' They Tell G911

The compay's Mohegan Sun retail sportsbook in the Lehigh Valley is also inoperable.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Apr/09/2023

Paddy Power Placed on Backburner in Favor of FanDuel, KY Sports Betting Before Football

Paddy Power Placed on Backburner in Favor of FanDuel, KY Sports Betting Before Football

Say what you will about their antics (think double-amputee Oscar Pistorius murder trial 'Money Off If He Walks' ad during the Oscars complete with a Pistorius statuette), Paddy Power played a pivotal role in the evolution of sports betting marketing over the last two decades.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Apr/08/2023

The IPv6 Killer App and All About Scaling

Plus crypto crime hits new highs in 2023 and Paxful collapses.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Apr/07/2023

Horse Racing Could Become a Reality in SC, No Boston Marathon Betting in MA

Wednesday's 56-46 vote in the South Carolina House to allow horse racing came as quite unexpected in a state that has long been unfriendly towards gambling.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Apr/06/2023

Contempt of Court Proceedings Involving Bitcoin Creator Thrown Out By Judges

Plus South Korea prosecutors fail to secure arrest warrant for Terra co-founder

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Apr/05/2023

Accused Killer Denist Had Gambling Disorder, Crypto Losses

Accused Killer Denist Had Gambling Disorder, Crypto Losses

James Craig racked up $2 million in personal debt while his dental business was losing about $120,000, based on a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing.  He lost $2000 in a recent trip to go gambling in Vegas prior to his wife's poisoning death.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Apr/05/2023

Where Can I Exchange My BSV for Euros in Europe?

Whether it's for gaming purposes or something else, BSV is the original Bitcoin and does what it was intended to do: Super low fees and lightning fast transactions.  But for those looking to trade their Bitcoin SV for euros, a trustworthy exchange is required and to link it to your bank or credit card.

Bitvado is one of the exchanges that offers trading for BSV.  It is available to those in a number of countries, mostly in Europe.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Apr/03/2023

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