Business & Financial

Twin Rivers Casino Senior VP Charged With Bribery

Twin Rivers Casino Senior VP Charged With Bribery

On December 12, 2019, the Statewide Grand Jury returned an indictment charging three defendants with 30 felony counts stemming from an investigation into bribery, obtaining property under false pretenses, and tax evasion that involved an executive of Twin River Worldwide Holdings, Inc., a casino vendor, and an associate.

Submitted by Press Release on, Dec/17/2019

Daily Casino Gambling News - December 17, 2019: PA Gambling Revenues Up Double Digits With Sports Betting

PA Gambling Revenues Up Double Digits With Sports Betting

Gambling911.com has all your latest casino news, both online and brick and mortar, as it happens for Tuesday December 17, 2019.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Dec/17/2019

Gaming Developer Donates Over $100k to American Cancer Society in 2019

Gaming Developer Donates Over $100k to American Cancer Society in 2019

A large game developer is announcing this Wednesday that they've donated over $100k to the American Cancer Society in 2019, raising over $200k since 2016.

Submitted by Press Release on, Dec/17/2019

Is FanDuel a Safe Sportsbook to Bet With?

Is FanDuel a Safe Sportsbook to Bet With?

Of course FanDuel is a safe sportsbook to bet with. The problem with FanDuel is that they are only available in limited locations for actual gambling (New Jersey, Iowa, Pennsylvania and West Virginia).  Offshore sportsbooks tend to have a tremendous advantage over the competition as a result. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Dec/16/2019

Daily Casino Gambling News - December 16, 2019: GiG, Hard Rock Launch Mobile Sports Betting in Iowa

https://www.sbcnews.co.uk/sportsbook/2019/12/16/gig-launches-mobile-friendly-iowa-sportsbook/

Submitted by C Costigan on, Dec/16/2019

Can I Bet on the PointsBet Site From Colorado

You will soon be able to place sports bets on the PointsBet app from Colorado once legalized sports betting debuts some time in 2020.  Offshore sportsbooks are currently accessible from the state.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Dec/15/2019

Monkey Knife Fight Paying One Lucky Affiliate $100K in Race to 1000

Monkey Knife Fight, the hybrid props Daily Fantasy Sports site, will be paying one lucky affiliate $100,000 for being the first to deliver 1000 depositing customers between now (December 2019) and Super Bowl LIV.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Dec/15/2019

Can I Bet on FanDuel Sports Betting App From My State?

Can I Bet on FanDuel Sports Betting App From My State?

As big as FanDuel may be they are only available for betting in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Indiana.  They've been blocked from entering the Illinois market for the next two years. 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Dec/15/2019

Did Exiled Billionaire Fund Australia’s Labor Party With Star Casino?

Did Exiled Billionaire Fund Australia’s Labor Party With Star Casino?

An exiled businessman out of China, Huang Xiangmo, is accused of dodging his tax obligations.   The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has been probing the nation’s casinos to determine if he had any money in accounts held by the venue.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Dec/15/2019

Books Needed Cowboys Bad in Late Game...And They Came Through

The books got crushed early on with the New England Patriots statement win versus Cincinnati.  The Pats moneyline turned out to be BetOnline's most wagered on in that company's over 20 year existence. 

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Dec/15/2019

Is JazzSports.ag Safe to Play at?

JazzSports.ag is very safe to play at and is in fact endorsed by Gambling911.com.  The company has been in existence since 1996 and enjoys a significant presence in both the North American and Latin American market.

Submitted by steve cooper on, Dec/14/2019

Is LeoVegas Safe to Play at?

Is LeoVegas Safe to Play at?

LeoVegas is considered one of the safer online casinos in the industry as well as one of the fastest growing. 

Submitted by steve cooper on, Dec/14/2019

Iowa Sports Betting Pros and Cons - Latest News

Iowa Sports Betting Pros and Cons - Latest News

Gambling911.com has all your latest news as it pertains to legalized sports betting in Iowa.  First we take a quick look at some of the pros and cons. 

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Dec/13/2019

Gambling and Sports Betting News December 13, 2019: SBC Joins Forces With Global Lottery Monitoring System

Here are today's headlines in the world of gambling and sports betting as they happen - Friday December 13, 2019.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Dec/13/2019

New Jersey Sports Betting News - Casino Industry Blog: NJ Sports Betting Generated $540 million in January 2020

New Jersey Sports Betting News - Casino Industry Blog

Find the latest news pertaining to sports betting and other forms of gambling in the state of New Jersey. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Dec/13/2019

Can I Bet on MyBookie.ag From My State?

Can I Bet on MyBookie.ag From My State?

MyBookie.ag is available for betting in all US states except for New Jersey.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Dec/12/2019

Americas Cardroom’s $6 Million Venom Sets Record as Biggest Poker Tournament in Site History

San Jose, Costa Rica –  Another one for the record books. Americas Cardroom’s $6 Million Venom ended last night in spectacular fashion with a record-setting $6,740,000 prize pool — blowing way past the $6 Million that was guaranteed. Online poker player ‘galodoido13’ was the winner, earning $1,039,982.

Submitted by Press Release on, Dec/12/2019

What You Need to Know About Michigan Sports Betting as a Gambler

What You Need to Know About Michigan Sports Betting as a Gambler

The state of Michigan is set to legalize sports betting as bills are currently sailing through the legislature and is expected to be signed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer now that a compromise appears to have been reached regarding taxation (8.4%).

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Dec/11/2019

Can I Play on Chumba Casino From Texas

Can I Play on Chumba Casino From Texas

The Chumba Casino is legal to play online from the state of Texas.  Gambling911.com recommends Jazz Casino, which owns a number of land-based casinos throughout Latin America.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Dec/10/2019

Is Bookmaker Legal to Bet on From California?

Is Bookmaker Legal to Bet on From California?

It is technically legal for Bookmaker.eu to operate in California though they do not have a state license to do so.  Bookmaker is one of the largest and most established online sportsbooks in the world and endorsed by Gambling911.com. 

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Dec/09/2019

Is BetOnline Legal to Bet on From California?

Is BetOnline Legal to Bet on From California?

It is technically legal for BetOnline to operate in California though they do not have a state license to do so. 

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Dec/09/2019

Best Hold Percentage Pay Per Head

Best Hold Percentage Pay Per Head

When selecting a Pay Per Head, pay attention to the hold percentage claims.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Dec/09/2019

Daily Casino Gambling News - December 9, 2019: Macau Facing Biggest Threat in Five Years

Gambling911.com has all your latest casino news, both online and brick and mortar, as it happens for Monday December 9, 2019.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Dec/09/2019

Betting on Sports America 2020 to Build on Success of Inaugural Event

Betting on Sports America 2020 to Build on Success of Inaugural Event

Betting on Sports America returns to New Jersey’s Meadowlands Exposition Center on April 28-30 2020 and, mirroring the rapid growth of the U.S. market, it will be significantly bigger than 12 months previously.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Dec/09/2019

Gambling and Sports Betting News Wire - December 8, 2019: Leaked Docs Reveal Bet365 Called Winners "Problem Customers"

Here are today's headlines in the world of gambling and sports betting as they happen - Sunday December 8, 2019.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Dec/08/2019

Gambling and Sports Betting News Wire - December 6, 2019: RI Sports Betting Suit Can Move Forward Due to Lost Pats Bet

Here are today's headlines in the world of gambling and sports betting as they happen - Friday December 6, 2019.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Dec/06/2019

Third Time the Charm: TradeSports Returns

Betting exchange TradeSport is returning to the US for the third time, hoping to capitalize on the new legalized sports betting climate.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Dec/05/2019

Free $5 at Monkey Knife Fight Tonight

Free $5 at Monkey Knife Fight Tonight

This promo was specific to Wednesday December 4, 2019, however, it is typically offered every few days and can be requested upon visiting the Monkey Knife Fight site.  It's a FREE $5 by simply opening an account with $20.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Dec/04/2019

Can I Play on the Chumba Casino From California? Is it Legal?

Can I Play on the Chumba Casino From California? Is it Legal?

The Chumba Casino is one of the largest online casinos in the world and is available to play on from California.  This site is not currently endorsed by Gambling911.com.  You may wish to try the BetUS online casino.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Dec/03/2019

PointsBet Sportsbook Review - Latest News: App Launched in IA

PointsBet Sportsbook Review - Latest News

One of the newest companies on the sports betting scene, PointsBet.com is bursting into the US regulated market.  The Australian-based firm is widely considered a capable competitor to both Draftkings and FanDuel by offering unique wagering options and accommodating recreational and high stakes gamblers alike. 

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Dec/02/2019

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.