Online Casinos

What’s Happening With Gambling in Finland?

What’s Happening With Gambling in Finland?

Finnish gambling reform was meant to strengthen the government-controlled monopoly Veikkaus , however, there are now talks of abolishing it entirely.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Apr/03/2023

More Fines Levied, This Time Against Kindred Group: Plus NCAA Biggest Liabilities for Books

Sportsbooks will be rooting for Florida Atlantic and against Texas.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mar/23/2023

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 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

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

Do You Use Responsible Gambling Tools at Online Casinos?

Despite the fact that online casino platforms originate from many different countries with unique regulatory requirements, there is, by and large, uniformity among how many of the platforms operate in terms of codes of practice.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Mar/21/2023

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

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

Combat IQ Set to Take Over the Combat Sports World

Combat IQ Set to Take Over the Combat Sports World

When Lars Rosenberg, founder of FightClubCasino, shockingly passed away while in London attending this year's ICE gaming conference, it became immediately obvious the imprint he left on the industry and the void he left behind.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Feb/28/2023

List of Top 5 Fastest Withdrawal Casinos in the UK

List of Top 5 Fastest Withdrawal Casinos in the UK

The UK is one of the biggest iGaming markets in the world, so it’s no surprise that the island is flooded with online casinos looking to attract as many players as possible to their ranks. But not all of them are the same and most of them are trying to top the competition by offering better perks and better service.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Feb/23/2023

BBC: UK Government Expected to Tighten Regulation on Gambling

The United Kingdom is about to present new reforms in the gambling sector.  These include such things as affordability checks on punters to make sure they have the money to lose....And, yes, even revisiting Premier League shirt gambling sponsorship bans.

The United Kingdom is about to present new reforms in the gambling sector.  These include such things as affordability checks on punters to make sure they have the money to lose....And, yes, even revisiting Premier League shirt gambling sponsorship bans.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Feb/21/2023

Comparing the Bonuses and Promotions at Casinos with a German License

Over the years, the online betting industry has significantly developed in Germany. This has attracted a number of gambling enthusiasts. If you like to gamble online, you would be aware that the finest real money casinos are hard to come by. For this reason, we've conducted thorough research and compared the best online casinos with a German online casino license. 

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Feb/21/2023

The Inevitable Spike in Gambling Addiction Among Youth Across the US

The Inevitable Spike in Gambling Addiction Among Youth Across the US

The industry needs to pay close attention to what is taking place in the United Kingdom, a nation once at the forefront of legalized "anything goes" bookmaking and is now in the process of cracking down severely.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Feb/20/2023

Online Gambling Regulations in African Countries

Regarding online gambling across Africa as a continent, the number of players has increased. This vast improvement, especially when comparing statistics of the past five years, is linked to changes in government regulations. 

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Feb/17/2023

Core Security Measures at Swiss Online Casinos

Learn about important cybersecurity measures for online gambling. Protect yourself and your data by following secure practices. Read our review for more info.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Feb/15/2023

4 Things You Should Avoid When Betting with BTC

4 Things You Should Avoid When Betting with BTC

If you know nothing about cryptocurrencies, it's time to brush up on your Bitcoin knowledge. There are guides that can assist you in selecting the very best cryptocurrency online casinos.  Below we offer the common pitfalls when selecting a casino that primarily incorporates Bitcoin and similar digital currencies.  Let's take a look.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Feb/15/2023

What Really Happened to a Gambling Industry Exec Found Hung in His Condo?

What Really Happened to a Gambling Industry Exec Found Hung in His Condo?

In this extensive probe, Gambling911 looks back at the life of Hyper6 founder Alex Aron and what led up to his shock New Year's death by hanging.  Authorities initially ruled the death a suicide but friends and family suggest foul play.  Just one year prior, Alex was the victim of a home invasion, kidnapping and robbery.

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Feb/12/2023

Popular Gaming Figure, Fight Club Casino Founder Passes Away in London

Popular Gaming Figure Passes Away in London

Lars Rosenberg was involved in boxing management and boxing promotion for years and incorporated the sport into his online casino platform.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Feb/12/2023

BSV Becky: 'Best ICE London Ever!'

BSV Becky: 'Best ICE London Ever!'

Our colleagues at CoinGeek absolutely loved this year's ICE London, which came to a conclusion on Friday.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Feb/10/2023

Clarion Gaming Confirms No More London Beginning 2025: Brexit to Blame

Apparently London will still bid for the event alongside Madrid and Paris, but major exhibitors such as Novomatic and TCS have simply decided they don't want to deal with all the Brexit-related import duties and costs.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Feb/07/2023

Online Sports Betting: Everything You Need to Know About Blockchain Integration

Online Sports Betting: Everything You Need to Know About Blockchain Integration

Cryptocurrency is continuing to gain popularity as more people become familiar with its benefits and use cases. With its advantages over traditional fiat currency, the popularity of cryptocurrency is expected to continue growing in the coming years.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Feb/06/2023

Move Over Camp Lejeune Cancer Victims.... The BetMGM Class Action Suit is Here

The BetMGM Class Action Suit is Here

Attorneys working with ClassAction.org are gathering BetMGM users to take action against the company over a data breach that occurred between May and November 2022.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Feb/05/2023

5Dimes to Shut Down Before Super Bowl?

The widow of 5Dimes founder Sean Creighton has absolutely "had it" with the "incompetence", we are told and is on the "verge of a nervous breakdown". 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Feb/04/2023

Consolidation in the US Regulated Sports Betting Affiliate Space?

Consolidation in the US Regulated Sports Betting Affiliate Space?

Plus Minnesota about to give it another go at pushing for sports betting legalization.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Feb/01/2023

NBCU and PointsBet Extend Betting Deal: Book Must Spend $58 Mil Per Year on Marketing

And deal is not even exclusive as second largest sportsbook operator BetMGM is now joining forces with NBC Universal.  BetMGM expects to become profitable soon.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/31/2023

888 Account Suspensions, Exec Exits, Company Shares Lose More Than a Quarter of Value

888 Account Suspensions, Exec Exits, Company Shares Lose More Than a Quarter of Value

The company's shares tumbled as much as 14.4% on the news of its anti-laundering failures.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/30/2023

What Are the Best Casino Games to Win in Canada?

What Are the Best Casino Games to Win in Canada?

Which casino game has the highest chance of winning in Canada?

Submitted by Payton on, Jan/27/2023

You Suck at Sports Betting! Here's How We Know

You Suck at Sports Betting! Here's How We Know

Plus Building a Gaming Community on Twitch From Scratch

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jan/24/2023

TikTok Gambling Scheme Uncovered, Cryptoqueen Vanishes With $4 Billion

Ruja Ignatova is now one of the FBI’s 10 most-wanted fugitives, alongside accused gang leaders and murderers.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jan/23/2023

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.