Business & Financial

Texas Introduces Sports Betting Bills, Marketing Firm Fined €675,000 for Promotion of Illegal Gambling Sites

Texas Introduces Sports Betting Bills,

Thus far in 2023, gambling firms across the globe have racked up more than €26 million in fines.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mar/23/2023

How to Start a PPH Sportsbook in Texas

Texans want to know how they too can operate a sportsbook business like DraftKings.  They can.  And they only need to pay as little as $3 per player per week.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Mar/23/2023

Coinbase Receives a 'Dreaded' Wells Notice

Plus the Bitcoin Masterclasses Series 3 with Craig Wright: Yes, human accountants are still needed.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mar/22/2023

Evander Kane 50 Bets a Day, PredictIt Buys More Time, NC Sports Betting Bill Moves Further

Kane filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy with liabilities topping $26 million.  He was said to be struggling and with no way to support his family and found gambling as "a way to make money quick".

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mar/22/2023

How Blockchain-Based Payment Systems are Making Online Casino Transactions Faster and More Secure

The market for cryptocurrencies has ballooned. It is currently estimated to be worth about $2 trillion.  This means more rules, more regulation.  But all of this leads to a more secure environment for the online casino player in the blockchain ecosystem.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mar/22/2023

North Carolina House Commerce Committee Votes 17-10 in Favor of Sports Betting

Amendments that failed Tuesday would have limited wagering to professional sports only and would have barred bets using credit cards.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Mar/22/2023

Can't Bet on the Princeton Tigers From New Jersey

Can't Bet on the Princeton Tigers From New Jersey

Are there websites I can bet on the Princeton Tigers from New Jersey?  The state regulated apps do not allow this.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Mar/21/2023

Can I Bet on Bovada From New York?

Can I Bet on Bovada From New York?

Bovada is not available to new customers in New York, however, there are much better options, some with anonymous wagering accounts.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mar/21/2023

Can I Bet on Draftkings Sportsbook App From Arkansas?

Can I Bet on Draftkings Sportsbook App From Arkansas?

You are not able to bet on Draftkings from the great state of Arkansas, but other websites are accessible.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Mar/21/2023

Can't Bet UConn Games From Connecticut

You can bet on UConn games from Connecticut with books based outside the state or your other option is to bet on entire series as opposed to single games.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Mar/21/2023

Please Make Them Stop, Missouri Resurrects Sports Betting Measure and Mack on Bob

Please Make Them Stop, Missouri Resurrects Sports Betting Measure and Mack on Bob

From an endless sea of sports betting commercials to attempts at legalizing the activity in Missouri, we look at some hot stories in today's news as well as an interview with one of the top sports bettors in the country courtesy of the Jim Bob Show.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mar/21/2023

Zags Bettors Crushed by Half Court Heave

Zags Bettors Crushed by Half Court Heave

Thomas Somach gives the crazy breakdown that broke the hearts of many a Zags bettor.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Mar/20/2023

Where the Hell Can I Bet on Princeton in the Sweet 16 From New Jersey?

Where the Hell Can I Bet on Princeton in the Sweet 16 From New Jersey?

Bitcoin and locals may provide the answer, but it will be no easy task.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Mar/18/2023

Can't Bet the FDU Game From NJ....WTF? Payout is $500K

Can't Bet the FDU Game From NJ

No. 16 seed Fairleigh Dickinson only won four games last season.  They are in this year's NCAA tournament courtesy of a fluke.  They are the smallest team in the tournament.  And they just beat No. Purdue looking like one of the most impressive teams in the Big Dance.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Mar/17/2023

Is PrizePicks Legal in Florida? Miami Hurricanes

PrizePicks is legal in the great state of Florida.  It's not quite sports betting, but it's close. 

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Mar/17/2023

These Tournament Teams Are Making Bookies Cringe on Friday

These Tournament Teams Are Making Bookies Cringe on Friday

Dave Mason and the gang at BetOnline will be rooting hard for USC +2 and Kansas State -7.5 this day.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Mar/17/2023

The Georgia Sports Betting Pipe Dream Turns Into Nightmare for Supporters as Bill Gets Hijacked

Sen. Mike Dugan, a Carrollton Republican, says the bizzare move “just set sports betting back five years”.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mar/17/2023

Be a Bookie in Indiana

Be a Bookie in Indiana

Independent bookies should be able to thrive in the Hoosier State even though Indiana has legalized online sports betting with few limits.  But the limits that are there can prove a turnoff to local sports bettors. 

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Mar/16/2023

Is PrizePicks Legal in Iowa?

Is PrizePicks Legal in Iowa?

PrizePicks is unavailable in the state of Iowa.  Betting is available through various state-regulated apps, offshores and the 'ol reliable local bookies.  Sites like BetUS offer a more extensive real money player prop menu for gamblers 18 and up.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Mar/16/2023

Barstool Sports 'Can’t Lose Parlays' Can Lose...And Mass Regulators Aren't Laughing

Barstool Sports 'Can’t Lose Parlays' Can Lose...And Mass Regulators Are Pissed

The promo was meant to be a joke but Barstools parent company Penn National forced to pull it.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Mar/16/2023

Architect of US Legal Sports Betting Ray Lesniak Mulls Congressional Bid

He sits down with Gambling911's Thomas Somach to discuss future plans.  "I’ve done what needed to get done to bring legalized sports betting and Internet gaming to America."

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Mar/16/2023

Bookies Are 'Shaking in Their Boots' Over New Sports Betting Predictive Model Rithmm

Bookies Are 'Shaking in Their Boots' Over New Sports Betting Predictive Model Rithmm

It employs AI courtesy of the majority female-founded Boston-based MIT-originated startup with roots in DraftKings.  The AI model is said to utilize customized personal information algorithms in order to analyze betting strategies.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Mar/15/2023

New Online Poker Site 4Poker Launches: Accused Cheat, 'Cult Leader' Behind Company

New Online Poker Site 4Poker Launches: Accused Cheat, 'Cult Leader' Behind Company

All-Time Poker Money Leader Bryn Kenney would later go on to deny the allegations against him that included having the ability to view another player's horse's screen while they were playing online poker. 

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Mar/15/2023

North Carolina Will Try Again to Pass Sports Mobile Betting Bill

North Carolina Will Try Again to Pass Sports Mobile Betting Bill

House Bill 347, filed by Rep. Jason Saine of Lincoln County, would allow for wagering to begin on January 1. 2024.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mar/14/2023

Penn National Sets Up Unusual Betting Policy for Barstool Sports Big Personalities

Portnoy has no intention of keeping quiet about the new Barstool Sports betting site management and isn't afraid to show his big wagers.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Mar/13/2023

ICE London 2023: Safer Gambling Using the Blockchain

CoinGeek’s Becky Liggero is back at the ICE London to check out the most ground-breaking technology and B2B solutions that exist within the gambling space today, particularly those that are powered by blockchain.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mar/13/2023

New York Casino Contracts 'Petri Dish of Corruption'

One lobbyist said his client wants to turn part of a Saks Fifth Avenue flagship store into “‘a James Bond-type of Casino Royale".

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mar/13/2023

This is How Much Money is Expected to be Bet on 2023 March Madness

This is How Much Money is Expected to be Bet on 2023 March Madness

A quarter of all American adults (68 million) plan to wager $15.5 billion on this year’s NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Tournament.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Mar/13/2023

Whatever Happened to Josh Cartu, Rome Casino?

Whatever Happened to Josh Cartu, Rome Casino?

Financial whistle blowing site claims associates arrested as social media platform quiet on former Rome Casino "manager"-turned social media influencer's birthday.  Plus we follow up on the Sonny Meraban case with the raid caught live by a Gambling911 camera crew.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Mar/11/2023

iGaming NEXT a Huge Hit in NYC This Week

iGaming NEXT a Huge Hit in NYC This Week

Gambling911.com is here in the Big Apple as one of the more prestigious gaming events of the year is taking place here, iGamingNEXT.  This is widely considered among the best B2B networking events. 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mar/09/2023

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Odds of a Triple Crown Winner in 2025

Odds that there will be a triple crown winner in 2025 are typically listed at 7-1 with BetOnline expected to update these odds this week, but expect to pay $100 to win $700 should Sovereignty go on to win this year's Preakness Stakes and the Belmont Stakes.