Business & Financial
Sports Gambling Hall Of Fame - First Five Inductees Announced

The Sports Gambling Hall of Fame is set up to recognize and honor those individuals who have notably transformed the sports gambling industry.
Betting Odds, Prop Bets for New PGA, LIV Golf Entity

Following over a year's long litigation, the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and LIV Golf League have agreed to unify and move forward in a larger commercial business, the circuits announced Tuesday.
Regulation vs. Unregulated: Does It Really Matter When it Comes to Sports Betting?

Gambling911.com investigates 20 plus years of unregulated offshore sports betting and puts a pin in the theory that wagering improprieties would have always remained unchecked.
US SEC Sues Coinbase, One Day After Suing Binance

"Today we charged Coinbase, Inc. with operating its crypto asset trading platform as an unregistered national securities exchange, broker, and clearing agency and for failing to register the offer and sale of its crypto asset staking-as-a-service program."
The Clown Files: 15 Percent of Maryland License Plates Now Promoting Online Casino in the Philippines

License plate was supposed to promote Maryland's history with the War of 1812
So Far Crickets in Call for US Recreational Sportsbooks to Appear at BetBash

Sports betting's biggest networking event is just around the corner. Taking place at the famed Circa Sportsbook in Las Vegas, the third installment of BetBash promises premium food and alcohol, all the big names in sports gambling and top-of-the-line seminars.
Reports of BetMGM Spokesperson Jamie Foxx Going Blind Have Yet to be Verified

A spokesperson for BetMGM, Foxx was hospitalized last month with what was only described as a "medical complication". The mystery continues.
How Sportsbooks Should Respond as Bettors Embrace Predictive Analytics

Anyone who's been paying attention will know that there's been a steady uptick in the use of AI-powered predictive models in the sports betting industry. Rapid advancements in the field of AI mean that sports bettors are gaining access to vital predictive tools - like those seen on Dimers.com - that can enhance their sports betting decisions.
The Evolution of Mobile Casinos From the Early 2010s

In the still of the early 2010s, a technological metamorphosis quietly emerged, destined to redefine the betting industry in unimaginable ways. Mobile casinos, a relatively new concept, started germinating, laying the foundation for an exciting journey toward what we now acknowledge as an industry standard.
Bet on Crypto Year-End Prices - 2023

The oddsmakers aren't always right, but they create projections for a living, and more often than not, they're not far off.
Tom Dwan Wins Biggest Pot in Televised Poker History

Tom Dwan was the ultimate winner as he squared off against Dr.Hash“Wesley” Fei at the final table. It was Wesley they were all talking about over the past weekend with Mike "The Mouth" Matusow calling him a "fraud".
Is PrizePicks Legal in Arizona?

PrizePicks is fully legal in the great state of Arizona. Do be sure to check out all the latest consensus handicapper plays, not just for the day's games but also for individual players. The latter is especially important where playing with PrizePicks is concerned.
The 2023 WSOP Kickoff Means Promos and Events Galore at Americas Cardroom

Tournaments Include a Mini Online Super Series - $6.4 Million GTD, the Dream Tournament - $100,000 Guaranteed Featuring a Buy-in of Just $2.50 and Don't Miss The Daily Double Promotion.
Chicago Summer Events to Bet On: City Gears Up for First Ever NASCAR Street Race

Locals we've spoken to while Gambling911 is here worry about the lack of transportation and the mess this event is going to create starting as early as the first week in June.
The Ins and Outs of Gambling with Crypto in 2023

Anyone who had been with crypto since the earlier days will know that it has gone from a niche, outside the interest of tech entrepreneurs to a fully-fledged financial sector in its own right. Where once it was strictly traded between handfuls of people for various personal services, now it's common to find things like Bitcoin available for making payments to massive companies like Amazon or eBay.
5Dimes Little Canada Problem: Screwing Players on Future Bets

5Dimes may claim it wants entry into the North American regulated sports betting market, but angry customers owed money from futures may have the last say.
What the Hell Happened to SportsbookReview?

SportsBookReview was easily over the last decade plus Gambling911.com's top competitor. Not only did they provide a loyal and active industry posting forum, SBR enjoyed a massive search presence, especially when it came to forum topics.
The End of an Era as 5Dimes Shutters European Business Tuesday Night

Effective 11:59 pm ET Tuesday evening, the long established online sports betting company was shutting down to one of its last remaining markets, Europe.
Vegas Looks to Get Rid of Deadbeats By Making Payout Odds Less Attractive

Look for lower payouts on blackjack hands, riskier bets on roulette wheels and the cash minimums to increase for some table games.
Wesley 'CryptoApprenti1' Fei Called Out as Latest Alleged Poker Cheat, Mouth Calls Him 'Poker Fraud'

"Wes Side" Wesley Fei was being billed last year as poker's newest entertaining character. Now he's being called out as the "latest poker cheater" following a much talked about feud that took place during this past weekend's Hustler Live streaming event: The Million Dollar Game.
Can I Use Cryptocurrencies Like Bitcoin to Open an Online Betting Account From California?

Whether its sports betting, casino games, horse racing, even eSports, if you live in California or happen to be visiting the state and wish to start gambling online, BetOnline will welcome you with open arms just as long as you're at least 18 years old and have access to a computer or smart phone....and, yes, cryptocurrencies are welcome.
DraftKings Founder Waves White Flag in NY....One Year After Saying They Could Achieve a Profit

"One of the most misunderstood elements of our business? State unit economics — how the contribution profit scales and what the underlying drivers are as the state matures. We’re working to simplify what we see under the hood so investors can better understand @DraftKings's moves."
FINEally Returns: Paddy Power is Back, But Not the Way We Would Like to See

If you have followed Gambling911.com over the years, it should be no secret that we really love the Paddy Power ad campaigns that have mostly been placed on the back burner with Flutter taking control of the company.
DraftKings Pushes Taylor Swift NBA Conspiracy Theory

"Swift is traveling the country playing the Eras Tour, tickets are blowing up, and the same goes for the NBA teams that play in the city she performs in."
What Do Alternative Payment Methods Offer to Gamblers?

The gambling industry is a multi-billion pound industry that is constantly evolving. In recent years, there has been a growing trend of using alternative payment methods for gambling. These alternative payment methods offer a number of advantages over traditional payment methods, such as credit cards and debit cards.
GSC Talks Procedure for Customers to Retrieve Funds From Shuttered 5Dimes

With 5Dimes announcing the closure of its site to European customers effective May 30, Gambling911.com's own Thomas Somach reached out to the well-established licensing agency, the Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC), to determine next steps.
Peter Schiff to Speak at London Blockchain Conference

Peter Schiff is a financial commentator, and radio personality. He is CEO and chief global strategist of Euro Pacific Capital Inc.
Circa Million and Circa Survivor Return for 2023: Largest Payout Ever at $14 Million, No Rake

Circa Sports Breaks Own Guarantee Record for Fifth Year of its Popular Professional Football Contests.
Fils Bets Voided By Some Books Following Ymer Striking Umpire

BetMGM was among the books that voided winning moneyline bets on Fils. Some customers of FanDuel report that book graded Fils as a win only to void the bet moments later. But were they right to void the bet?
We Got Ourselves a New Chris Moneymaker 20 Years After Making History

Plus your chance to go to London and play in the world’s highest-stakes poker tourneys against the best players on the planet!