Gambling Companies

Gambling Companies, Gambling Stocks

PlayUp Sold, Sheldon Adelson Rolls Over in His Grave as Sands Casino Expected to Go Online

PlayUp is said to be exiting the Colorado market as a result of the likely sale.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jul/14/2023

Adam Burns: Best Day of Year to Bet Sports, Most Traders Off

"If you want to pick off stale lines today is your day at most sports books as is pretty much the quietest day of the year and 90% of traders have a day off."

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jul/13/2023

Gambling911 Said to Have a BSV Bon** As Twitter Goes Nuts

When one considers that 10 percent of the world's population believes the Earth is flat, there will never be full consensus as to whether Dr. Craig Wright founded Bitcoin or not...But will it matter in the end?

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jul/13/2023

New Barstool Sportsbook Site Launches

"The Barstool Sportsbook app has been upgraded to deliver you an even better betting experience. We have expanded markets with more betting options, created a more user friendly app and navigation, better cashout availability and a new wallet & cashier experience."

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jul/12/2023

Why is Sports Betting Illegal in California?

Why is Sports Betting Illegal in California?

Sports betting has come a long way within a very short space of time in the US, with more than 30 states now allowing wagering within their shores.

Submitted by Payton on, Jul/12/2023

5 Dumbest Things: DraftKings Customers Mock CEO 'Love of Competition', 32 Cent Daily Limits?

"Competition for the quickest book to limit anyone who wins a few bets? Pathetic excuse for a Sportsbook but the app is second to none."

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jul/12/2023

Fox Bet Gone? Extinction Possible as Murdochs Face Make or Break Decision

Flutter can walk away from the Fox Bet joint venture next month (August 2023), which means either Fox steps up with its own funding and organization to run it, or the Fox Bet brand goes the way of the dinosaurs.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jul/12/2023

Unibet Vows Fixes Following Gambling911 Scathing Reports

Our own Thomas Somach had highlighted how folks were unable to place bets with the Unibet mobile app over extended periods of time in the state.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jul/10/2023

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

Is MyBookie Legal in North Carolina?

Is MyBookie Legal in North Carolina?

MyBookie is a popular online sportsbook that is accessible from North Carolina  At this time they are not endorsed by Gambling911.com.  Instead, we recommend BetUS with their welcome bonus of a FREE $250 when you open your betting account with just $200. 

Submitted by Tony Caliente on, Jul/08/2023

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

Comparing Sportsbook Company Valuations to Investiing in Pizza Companies

Would you invest in a pizza company that makes lousy pizza??

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jul/08/2023

Can I Bet on FanDuel Sportsbook From Nebraska

Can I Bet on FanDuel Sportsbook From Nebraska

You will not be able to bet on the FanDuel sportsbook app from the state of Nebraska for the foreseeable future.  You can, however, bet with sites licensed outside the state of Nebraska.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery 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

Maverick Gaming Challenging Washington State’s Tribal Exclusivity for Sports Betting

Maverick Gaming Challenging Washington State’s Tribal Exclusivity for Sports Betting

Maverick Gaming filed an appeal with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals regarding its challenge to Washington’s tribal exclusivity for sports betting and casino gambling on July 7.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jul/07/2023

2023 World Series of Poker Main Event Largest Attendance Ever

2023 World Series of Poker Main Event Largest Attendance Ever

The 2023 World Series of Poker main event has attracted 8846 entries and still counting.  This exceeds the record 8773 set in 2006, making this year's WSOP main event the largest ever!

Submitted by Ace King on, Jul/07/2023

Binance Exec Departs Amidst Probes, Exchange Plunging Into Crisis

The cryptocurrency exchange is accused by the SEC of mishandling customer funds, misleading investors and regulators, and breaking securities rules. 

Submitted by C Costigan 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

Ayre Ventures Looking for Companies Ready to Ride Wave of BSV Blockchain Adoption, Including Gambling

The final day of the London Blockchain Conference 2023 saw a presentation by Paul Rajchgod, Ayre Ventures (AV) Managing Director, Private Equity, on “The Wave of Enterprise Adoption” currently underway on the BSV blockchain.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jul/06/2023

Sportsbook Operator, Stake.com Will Support Chelsea in the EPL and Plans to Launch in Australia

Sportsbook Operator, Stake.com Will Support Chelsea in the EPL

Chelsea FC is moving in the opposite direction from the English Premier League (EPL), which is getting ready to outlaw gambling sponsorships on the front of shirts. The club has made the decision to collaborate with Stake.com, an online gaming service.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott 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

ACR Poker Launches New Website

ACR Poker Launches New Website

ACR Poker has been a staple of the Gambling911.com website since 2006 when it used to be DoylesRoom.  We are so excited about this news.

Submitted by Ace King on, Jul/05/2023

BetEagle.com Outlives its Principal Owner and Still Prospers Today

Way back in 2014, Gambling911.com reported on how two New Jersey men, including one who ran an illegal sports betting website, had admitted to conspiring with the Genovese organized crime family. 

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jul/03/2023

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

How Can AI Change the Game Technology

How Can AI Change the Game Technology

Technology is a product of highly-imaginative minds. These minds never cease to bring upgrades and new discoveries that are helpful to man. For so many years, it has helped increase production, improve peoples' lives, and generate more revenues for a wide majority of entrepreneurs.

Submitted by Payton 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

CoinGeek: 'Dan Friedberg’s Criminal Role Laid Bare in FTX CEO’s Report'

CoinGeek: 'Dan Friedberg’s Criminal Role Laid Bare in FTX CEO’s Report'

Steven Stradbrooke explained the convoluted funding scheme that appeared to be tied to FTX and that firm's founder Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) and ultimately resulted in that exchange's biblical collapse late last year.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jun/30/2023

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

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.