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Barstool Sports Confirms Early Cashouts on Pending Wagers Will Be Affected by Platform Change

Barstool Sports Confirms Early Cashouts on Pending Wagers Will Be Affected by Platform Change

There has been some confusion in regard to Barstool Sportsbook notifying customers that "Open wagers placed prior to July 10, 2023 will not be eligible for cash out following the re-launch".

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jul/10/2023

Can't Bet the All Star Game at Barstool Sportsbook, Open Wagers Placed Before Downtime Ineligible for Cash Out

Site is scheduled to be down all week long.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jul/10/2023

Mouth: 'Main Event is Just a Money Grab Now'

Mike Matusow unleashes on WSOP Main Event for reging with 60bb when 6k players already out.

Submitted by Ace King on, Jul/09/2023

Barstool Sports to Shut Down Sportsbook: Kambi Out

Barstool Sports to Shut Down Sportsbook: New Platform Coming

The site anticipates being down for 72 hours through much of the MLB All Star Break.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jul/08/2023

The Clown Files: Maine Has White Supremacist Sympathizer in Charge of Sports Betting (Update)

What Milt Champion tweeted out was more than just "racially insensitive"...and this is the person in charge of gambling regulation in Maine?  Now he was just handed a one week suspension after enjoying time off with pay.

Submitted by Frank Doyle on, Jul/07/2023

Playboy Casino Chip Redemptions No Longer Allowed in NJ... 40 Years After Casino Shuts Down

David Rebuck, director of the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement, issued an emergency order on Friday July, 7, 2023, putting an immediate end to the checks from the Playboy Casino.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jul/07/2023

NFL Policy Prohibits Gifts From Gambling Entities....Unless You Are Fanatics?

Mike Florio wants to know how the policy applies to a recent lavish party held by Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin and points out that nonlawyers do not use the term "de minimis" as it appears in the NFL gambling policy.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/06/2023

Could the DraftKings Sportsbook Be Coming to Florida? Don't Hold Your Breath

Could the DraftKings Sportsbook Be Coming to Florida?  Don't Hold Your Breath

Attoney Jeff Ifrah claims the Seminoles can license out to DraftKings and other sportsbook brands, thus answering concerns over competition, but why would they?

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jul/05/2023

Phil Hellmuth the GOAT of Poker: Wins Record 17th Bracelet

"I'm feeling pretty good," Hellmuth said following the win.  "I must have a smile just fixed to my face.  I mean, like, I feel like I've been battling through, it felt like I was battling and battling and battling."

Submitted by Ace King on, Jul/04/2023

Kick CEO Says No to Additional Gambling Content

"Alongside this update, we've also removed some unnecessary exposure to gambling related content throughout our recommended formula's."

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jul/01/2023

D.C. Circuit Rule in Favor of the Seminole Tribe Sports Betting But a Long Road Ahead Still Likely

More legal challenges are possible however.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jul/01/2023

NFL Super Agent: 'League is a Little Bit Pregnant When it Comes to Gambling'

Claims the iron wall between gamblers and players has always been there.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Jun/30/2023

Con Artists Are Now Impersonating Casino Executives to Steal Millions and Staff Are Falling for It

Con Artists Are Now Impersonating Casino Executives to Steal Millions

Contessa Brewer noted that her sources revealed one casino had been duped into believing its owner was kidnapped.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jun/30/2023

New Punishments Announced by NCAA for Those Who Violate Gambling Policy

Those found to be involved in fixing games will face a potential permanent loss of collegiate eligibility.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Jun/28/2023

Professor of Journalism: Shams Gambling Partnership a 'Credibility Killer'

"As a journalist you don't want someone to question who you're working for when they consume the news."

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/27/2023

St-Pierre Favored to Train Musk

We know Mark Zuckerberg is very serious about his mixed martial arts training after taking it up a year ago because it "required constant focus."

Submitted by Press Release on, Jun/26/2023

Vladimir Putin's Odds to Remain Russian Leader Improve Dramatically After Coup Attempt

He's now priced at 2-1 odds to leave before year's end.  He's at -300 to remain the Russian leader. 

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jun/26/2023

Vanna White Hasn't Had a Pay Raise in 18 Years? Latest Odds on White Hosting Wheel of Fortune

Long time host Pat Sajak is retiring.  He currently makes 5 times that of Vanna, the 2-1 favorite to take over hosting duties.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Jun/26/2023

Shams Shame: All the Latest Headlines Pertaining to Shams Charania Pact With the Devil

Shams Charania Pact With the Devil

"Woj reporting shams getting prison or smth for this would be legendary," one person posted via Reddit.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jun/25/2023

Industry Outrage as NBA Insider, FanDuel Partner Influences Draft Betting Line....Gets it Wrong

"Such situations make it clear that trusted reporters have the ability to significantly influence how people bet."

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jun/25/2023

Some Gambling Sites Offered Betting on Titanic Sub Fate

Users of Polymarket, a crypto-based futures trading platform, wagered over $300,000 on whether the “missing submarine” would “be found by June 23.”

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Jun/24/2023

2023 World Series of Poker Hall of Fame Finalists Include Mouth, Liebert, Susan Lucci...Err....Matt Savage

Matusow offers his case for induction but this year is mostly a toss up early.

Submitted by Ace King on, Jun/23/2023

Russian Owner of Gambling Website 1xBet Dies in Mystery Medical Mishap

Russian Owner of Gambling Website 1xBet Dies in Mystery Medical Mishap

Karshkov was born in Ukraine's Kyiv oblast in 1980 before moving to Bryansk in Russia.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jun/22/2023

WSOP Investigates Martin Kabrhel Following Cheating Allegations, Cease and Desist Sent Via Twitter?

"While we do not discuss specific security protocols used to monitor players and gaming equipment, the integrity of the game remains paramount and we can assure fellow patrons that we are taking these allegations very seriously. As this is an ongoing investigation, there is no further comment on the matter at this time."

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jun/22/2023

Gavin Newsom 2024 Odds Drastically Improve

Gavin Newsom 2024 Odds Drastically Improve

California Governor Gavin Newsom's national profile is rising fast, and the oddsmakers are seeing the ripple effect among the betting public.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jun/21/2023

Cejudo vs. Vera Fight Odds on the Move

Cejudo vs. Vera Fight Odds on the Move

Monday night (June 19), Dana White announced that a pivotal bantamweight matchup will be added to the UFC 292 lineup in August.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Jun/20/2023

Trump's Numbers Tank in Latest Poll Since Indictment

Trump's Numbers Tank in Latest Poll Since Indictment

Trump's favorability number is down from 77% in May to 67% now.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jun/20/2023

Streamer xQc Talks Mega Kick Deal, Poker Champ Accused of Cheating, Marking Cards and Being Rude

Dan Smith had plenty of choice words for Prague poker champ Martin Kabrhel.  "I think it's ridiculous that he's allowed to play in the tournament".

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jun/19/2023

What Are the Odds of Robert Kennedy Jr. Becoming the Next US President?

What Are the Odds of Robert Kennedy Jr. Becoming the Next US President?

Plus what's next for Tucker?  He might already know, according to reports.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jun/18/2023

Industry Analysts Look With Skepticism Upon DraftKings Bid for PointsBet

The acquisition of PointsBet's assets by Fanatics seemed like a done deal at the time Fanatics made the announcement it planned to acquire PointsBet's assets and, even then experts were questioning why.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jun/18/2023

Breaking News

Washington Post: Bookies at the Baccarat Table

The Washington Post Thursday afternoon featured a blockbuster report on how Dodgers phenom Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter's bookie took part in casino sponsored golf tournaments and was even paired with high stakes gambler Charles Barkley.