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Maryland Looks to Require Handicappers, Influencers to Back Their Records

Maryland Looks to Require Handicappers, Influencers to Back Their Records

Plus UK lawmakers call for cryptocurrency trading to be regulated.  They want the market to be treated as gambling.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, May/22/2023

Screw the Gamblers Series - Part 1 - DraftKings CEO Details Master Plan

In this newly launched series, Gambling911.com details ways in which gambling firms routinely try to screw over their own customers.  Witness in Part 1 of this series, DraftKings CEO, Jason Robins, speaking at the recent Moffett Nathanson's Technology, Media, and Telecom Conference.  His focus: The pursuit of higher hold rates....at the expense of customers.

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, May/20/2023

Law Enforcement Detail Sportsbook Customer Account Hackings

Law Enforcement Detail Sportsbook Customer Account Hackings

The defendant had at least three co-conspirators with 30 of the compromised betting accounts are located within the Southern District of New York.

Submitted by C Costigan on, May/19/2023

PointsBet Tweets Out Leaked Doc 'From NBA' Purporting to Show Upcoming Game Outcomes

PointsBet Shows Leaked Doc 'From NBA' Shows Upcoming Game Outcomes

Nikola Jokic to score 40 point triple double in Game 3 win 5/20/23 (please refer to NBA Referees Game Flow Management document).

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, May/18/2023

Man Charged With Hacking Into DraftKings Accounts This Past November

Federal prosecutors on Thursday announced criminal charges against an 18-year-old Wisconsin man as part of an alleged scheme to hack user accounts for the sports betting website DraftKings.

Submitted by C Costigan on, May/18/2023

The Clown Files: Fanatics Free Bet When You Buy Their Merchandise.... What Can Possibly Go Wrong??

Somewhere a village is missing its idiot.  Has anyone called the Fanatics marketing office yet?

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, May/18/2023

Harnessing the Powers of AI and Blockchain: Bookmakers Can't Afford to Go Without CombatIQ

An automated system works in place of a person who identifies certain components of a fight such as the number of strikes on the ground.

Submitted by C Costigan on, May/18/2023

Pat McAfee Walking Away From His $120M FanDuel Contract to Join ESPN

Pat McAfee is walking away from his FanDuel contract, worth $120 million, and walking into an ESPN contract that exceeds "eight figures" annually, the exact amount is not yet disclosed.  McAfee was only in the second year of his four year contract with FanDuel.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, May/17/2023

Sportsbooks Should Consider CombatIQ Now

Sportsbook Should Consider CombatIQ Now

It's time for online sportsbooks to fully embrace the blockchain, or be left out in the cold.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, May/17/2023

Indiana Sports Betting: Sites and Selection Criteria

Indiana Sports Betting: Sites and Selection Criteria

Time to place bets on Indiana sports! Pacers, Fever, Indians, or Colts fans can find the most reputable and licensed sites to place bets securely. In this article, we will discuss Indiana sports betting sites and factors to consider when choosing them. Ready? Let's dive in!

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, May/17/2023

Can't Use Betway From Kenya Any More: What Happened?

This move will be painful for affiliates who have worked extra hard over the years to promote Betway in a marketplace that requires customer volume several times that of Europe or North America....and without any notice.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, May/16/2023

How to Choose the Right Sportsbook

Choosing the right sportsbook should be like picking the winning team in sports betting, not just a reaction to an ad you come across on the internet or on television.  Just as athletes train relentless to achieve greatness, bettors (punters) must invest their time wisely to find the perfect sportsbook match

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, May/16/2023

Fanatics Acquisition of PointsBet as Latter Feared "Hemorrhaging Money" in US

Are the Saudis getting into online sports betting?

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, May/15/2023

This Year's SBC Awards Were the Most Ludicrous Ever: Entain 'Most Socially Responsible' Again?

This Year's SBC Awards Were the Most Ludricous Ever

FanDuel, the premium sponsor of this awards show, received "Best Sportsbook of the Year" and "Best Sponsor"?

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, May/13/2023

Colorado Rapids Soccer Player Suspended for Alleged Role in Global Match Fixing Scheme

Brazil prosecutors charge 16 in the alleged football match-fixing scheme with the Rapids midfielder's name appearing in court documents.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, May/11/2023

Sports betting Bill Under Negotiation in Minnesota

The Senate State and Local Government and Veterans Committee advanced an amended MN sports betting bill, SF 1949, Wednesday, 8-5.  But will that be enough to support the race track industry?

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, May/10/2023

Sports Betting Can Lead to Success in Bed Ad Claims, Regulators Call it Breach of Conduct

Sports Betting Can Lead to Success in Bed Ad Claims, Regulators Call it Breach of Conduct

“The panel determined that the advertisement did state or imply a link between wagering and sexual success or enhanced attractiveness and determined that the advertisement did breach … the wagering code,” an Ad Standards judgment said.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, May/10/2023

Betr Acquires Chameleon Platform from FansUnite

"This is a transformational transaction for Betr that enables Betr Gaming to fully control our ability to execute against our core strategy, while also capturing a material amount of gross margin for our business model."

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, May/09/2023

No Evidence of Match Fixing in Iowa Schools Betting Probe

A number of Iowa baseball players were suspended for a three-game series against Ohio State in Iowa over the weekend.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, May/09/2023

Can't Bet the Kentucky Derby on FanDuel

Unless you are in one of the states that regulates sports betting, you will be unable to access the new FanDuel racebook to bet this year's Kentucky Derby.  FanDuel does not even operate in all states where mobile sports gambling is legal (i.e. they are not in Oregon or New Hampshire).

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, May/06/2023

Do I Need to Provide My Social Security Number When Opening a Betting Account at FanDuel?

Providing the last four digits of your social security number is one thing you need to think good and hard about.  If you can't trust the source requesting it, that's a big flashing "SORRY NO" right there. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, May/05/2023

7 States Pen Letter Asking AG for Help With Offshores But Can't Get Their Own House in Order

The timing of this letter could not be any worse in the wake of an insider information betting scandal involving college baseball and the US regulated sportsbooks.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, May/05/2023

Mass Mess: $25M a Day But Barstool Sports Still Causing Heartburn for Regulators

"They f***ing hate my guts," Barstool's founder and president, Dave Portnoy claims.  And he's probably right.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, May/05/2023

Can I Bet on the FanDuel Website From Hawaii?

Can I Bet on the FanDuel Website From Hawaii?

Hawaii is one of two states, the other being Utah, that does not even have a state lottery.  But don't think for a second residents do not have access to sports betting.  They do.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, May/03/2023

I Can't Bet on TVG From My State

I Can't Bet on TVG From My State

If you can't bet on TVG from your state, an excellent alternative is BetUS, which has been in business since 1994 .

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, May/03/2023

Can I Bet the Kentucky Derby on the FanDuel Sportsbook App?

Can I Bet the Kentucky Derby on the FanDuel Sportsbook App?

FanDuel claims to be the only US regulated sportsbook that allows individuals to place bets on this year's Kentucky Derby along side their sports wagers using a single account and wallet.  FanDuel, however, is not available in all US states.  Find out what other options are available from your state.

Submitted by Tony Caliente on, May/02/2023

Can't Bet Alabama Baseball Games From Ohio as Suspicious Activity Found

Can't Bet Alabama Baseball Games From Ohio as Suspicious Activity Found

LSU was a -245 favorite in Friday's game vs. Alabama and did go on to win 8-6.  Louisiana Gaming officials now say the suspicious bet originated out of Cincinnati.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, May/02/2023

NFL Players Association Claims US Regulated Sportsbooks Are Snitches

NFL Players Association Claims US Regulated Sportsbooks Are Snitches

Warns FanDuel and others have highly sensitive tracking capabilities.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, May/01/2023

Spanky Interviews Machine Learning Enthusiast Oli Gibbons, ‘Ndrangheta Crime Leader Arrested

‘Ndrangheta Crime Leader Arrested

Plus the affiliate abuse of media outlets and news aggregators continues.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Apr/29/2023

Ohio Sports Betting News

Ohio Sports Betting News

Sports betting has generated millions of dollars in revenue, but the Ohio Lottery’s piece of the pie is so small that it’s been a losing proposition for both the Lottery and state coffers in what’s still a young industry. 

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Apr/29/2023

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