Sportsbook 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.
MLB's Shohei Ohtani, Interpreter's Gambling Scandal to Be Featured in Upcoming TV Series
No word yet on when and where the yet-to-be-named series will air.
NBA Commish Wants Changes to Prop Bets on Two Way Players
Adam Silver discussed the recent gambling scandal involving former Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter.
Shohei Ohtani Ex-Interpreter Pleads Guilty to $17 Million Theft in Gambling Debt Case
Ippei Mizuhara is facing up to 30 years in prison as more stories break late Wednesday afternoon surrounding this scandal.
Can I Bet the Westminster Dog Show on the DraftKings, FanDuel App?
Neither FanDuel or DraftKings will be offering Westminster Dog Show betting this year, but BetUS certainly will be.
Ippei Mizuhara Wired Shohei Ohtani's Money to 'Real Housewives' Star
Just when you thought things couldn't get any stranger, they just did. Think bookies, baseball, translators, Vegas casino executives and housewives. Yeah, we're going there!
Vegas Casino Exec Scott Sibella Sentenced to 1 Year Probation
Scott Sibella, 61, pleaded guilty earlier this year to one count of failure to file reports of suspicious transactions.
FanDuel Access Denied Message is Driving Gamblers Nuts
Message claims possible use of automated tools to browse the internet. The issue was persisting in some regions past the 10 pm ET hour.
Rangers Are a Home Underdog Again and That's Bad for DraftKings
“The Rangers are a huge hazard for us, we get bet all year long on every single game, they’re the most popular team in hockey when it comes to hockey betting,” DraftKings Director of Trading Johnny Avello told the New York Post.
Fliff App a 'Gateway to Gambling Addiction'?
Plus another state's regulators reach out to Dave & Busters regarding its arcade betting plans.
DraftKings to Offer Single Game Parlay Early Cash Outs
Robins called the upcoming feature “a critical addition to our offering" during a recent earnings call.
D Day for Gaming Affiliates? Big Media Sites Could Also Get Hit
Google on Sunday unleashed its latest update, and some believe it will be the most devastating ever.
Sportrade Comes to An Already Overcrowded Iowa
Sporttrade announced this week it will become the 18th mobile sportsbook app in a state with an adult population just over 2 million - Iowa.
Bet Sports Near Davenport, Iowa
If you are a sports bettor, Davenport, Iowa is simply Heaven. A number of sportsbooks can be found in the Davenport and Quad Cities area.
Dave & Busters Arcade Gambling Future Hits Snag as Lawmaker Tries to Stop It
‘I think there are some spaces and environments that are just not appropriate for gambling to be pushed on people, especially places where there are lots of children,’ says Illinois state Rep. Dan Didech.
ESPN's Own Pat McAfee Mocks ESPN Bet Earnings: 'A Lot of Room to Grow'
Plus Circa Sports announces biggest contest prize pool ever.
Rivalry Betting Site May Soon Allow Bitcoin
In its financial year 2023 report, Rivalry reported gross gaming revenue of CA$35.7m, up nine per cent year-on-year.
Which Websites Allow Betting on the Kentucky Derby If Under the Age of 21?
No online gambling site will take bets from those under the age of 18. But the age group of 18 to 21 are fair game when it comes to horse bets while many sites restricted those under the age of 21, mostly based on the state.
DraftKings Beats Expectations, Q1 Revenue Hits $1.175B
Plus Dave & Busters arcade betting concept raising some serious concerns.
Barkley Talks $25 Million Vegas Loss, Madrid Open Favorite Bows Out
"You ain't got to win a million or you ain't got to chase it and lose a million."
How to Bet on Horses Online From Utah
There are internationally-licensed websites and local bookies that do take bets on horse racing online from those in Utah, including the Kentucky Derby.
Report: Shohei Ohtani Ex-Interpreter Betting Funds Converted to Chips in Vegas
The 49-year-old bookie Ohtani's ex-interpreter used allegedly lost $7.9 million at Resorts World between June 2022 and October 2023.
DraftKings Executive Accused of Stealing Company Info and Giving to Rival
The preliminary injunction was lodged against Michael Hermalyn, the former head of VIP operations at DraftKings, who left to join forces with Fanatics at the end of January.
Mike Tyson Pays Out $200 on a $100 Bet vs. Jake Paul: Fight Not Sanctioned
Now that the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight is officially on the books as a sanctioned boxing match, let's take a look at how the odds have shifted.
Caesars Sportsbook Head Fears Federal Regulation
The concern comes after Connecticut Senator Richard Blumenthal has demanded betting firms halt using data to deliberately seek out problem gamblers.
Society Man a 'Miracle Horse' in This Year's Kentucky Derby? Odds Slashed
Referred to as "the world's most famous jockey" by The Sun, Frankie Dettori has seen odds on the horse he'll be riding slashed in this upcoming Kentucky Derby from 50-1 to 25-1 at some books.
Why Can't I Bet the Kentucky Derby Online With FanDuel Racing From My State?
FanDuel Racing is only available in select states. If yours does not offer FanDuel Racing, BetUS is available in all US states and offers a welcome bonus up to $3125.
86 Year Old Mobster Gets Two Years Prison for Punching Out Steakhouse Owner Over Gambling Debt
Prosecutors were hoping the 86-year-old Anthony “Rom” Romanello would get a stiffer sentence having got off rather easily for alleged criminal involvement over the past decade.
Exploring the Myth of Beating the Odds in Sports Betting
The allure of sports betting often lies in the belief that one can consistently outsmart the system and earn substantial profits.
Hitman Won't Be Charged With 1st Degree Murder of Mob-Tied Realtor
Victim did have known ties to notorious organized crime family.
