Sportsbook News
Canada vs. USA Hockey Proves a Hit for Bruised Bookies
Sure the online bookmakers got clobbered Sunday with the Winter Olympics Canada vs.
Cheltenham Festival Odds as Bookies Make Big Gamble
A handful of UK-based bookmakers have made some unusual offerings ahead of the Tuesday 16th March Cheltenham Festival. In addition to offering odds on the event,
More Consolidation in Online Gambling Sector
Two more online gambling ventures have been taken over by stronger firms this past week.
NASCAR Betting and Danica Patrick
Both the online sportsbooks and Las Vegas establishments are counting on NASCAR betting, and to fuel those bets they are hopeful that Danica Patrick will at some point begin to make an impact. To
Olympic Men’s Hockey Championship: A Bookie's Dream
Most of the online bookies have a tough time getting aroused even after overdosing on Viagra. But this week, USA vs.
Iowa House Takes up Online Sports Gambling
The Sioux City Journal reports that Iowans could legally play online poker against their neighbors and bet on sports events under a proposal by Iowa House members.
The plan, which may get a hearing in the House State Government Committee next week, may expand sports betting language approved by a Senate committee to include legalized betting on collegiate sports - except Iowa colleges, according to Rep. Brian Quirk, D-New Hampton, who is part of a seven- member bipartisan gambling working group.
Ladbrokes Falling Profits Symbolic of Failing Economy
It was very bad news for the United Kingdom's largest bookmaker. Ladbrokes on Thursday reported a 28% fall in profits in 2009.
Super Bowl Records Broke at Gambling911, Vegas
Gambling911.com reported its highest traffic numbers in its nearly 10 years on the Web Sunday as Super Bowl betting took center stage. The site dominated in Super Bowl related searches at both G
Initial Report: Vegas, Reno, Online Had Killer Super Bowl
Based on preliminary numbers, the online gambling sites should have been way up over last year's Super Bowl numbers.
Super Bowl 2010: Betting Action Depends on Book
So far, Sportsbook.com appears to have defied the Super Bowl 2010 betting trends with most of its customers jumping on the Indianapolis Colts bandwagon. 64 percent of gamblers betting the Super B
Super Bowl 44 Betting One for the Record Books?
It is too early to tell whether Super Bowl 44 betting will indeed place this game in the record books, but early traffic at Gambling911.com, the gambling news and odds authority, suggests it could
Las Vegas Sportsbooks Prepare for Big Money Weekend
LAS VEGAS - Las Vegas sports books are counting down to Super Bowl Sunday. The big game means big business for Las Vegas, and casinos expect to cash in on this weekend's game.
How to Bet on the Super Bowl 2010 Online
Previously we answered the question: "Where can I bet on the 2010 Super Bowl?", providing the necessary i
2010 Super Bowl Betting Marathon Coverage
Gambling911.com will be providing its 2010 Super Bowl 48 hour marathon betting coverage on the hundreds of prop wagers being offered on this weekend's
Mastercard Attempts to Block Online Gambling Charges
It may not be easy opening an online betting account this weekend for the Super Bowl using your Mastercard as that company has announced it is blocking transactions to online gambling websites.
2010 Super Bowl Betting Will Set Records (We Hope)
Gambling911.com is hopeful that 2010 Super Bowl betting will set all types of records from traffic numbers to revenue for our online sportsbook sponsors. The vast majority of Super Bowl bets will be related to propositions such as "first to score", "coin toss" and even the length of the National Anthem.
Super Bowl Sportsbook Promotions (2010 Edition)
If you are looking for those Super Bowl sportsbook promotions, we got them right here.
Sports Interaction is offering a FREE $44 when you open an online betting account or place a bet of $44. This is in honor of Super Bowl 44. Once you access their website you will find tons of 2010 Super Bowl betting propositions.
2010 Super Bowl Betting Boost to Off Year
The start of the regular NFL season was shaky at best for both online sportsbooks and the Vegas books with much smaller bets and less volume compared to past years. 2010 Super Bowl betting was ex
Fatal System Error Looks At Mob, Internet and Costa Rica
There is a new book out entitled "Fatal System Error", which, among other things, takes an in depth look at the Mob and its influence over the Internet from the United States to Costa Ric
World Sports Exchange, Matchbook.com Downgraded
A popular sports betting portal has recently downgraded long established World Sports Exchange (WSEX.com) and another betting exchange it owns, Matchbook.com, citing "payment issues".
Sports Betting News: World Cup 70 Percent of BM Rev
Make no mistake about it, sports betting businesses across the globe are looking forward to this summer's
William Hill: Football Results Turn in Their Favor
By Philip Stafford
Financial Times UKPublished: January 20 2010 09:51
Jon Kyl Blockade in Senate Blamed on Internet Gambling
Senator Jon Kyl is standing in the way of appointing a key nominee to the Treasury Department. Many observers believe Kyl is "throwing a tantrum" to
Haiti: Sportsbook Relief for Haiti Earthquake Victims
Gambling911.com will continue to cover how the multi billion dollar online gambling industry is helping to assist in relief efforts for Haiti earthquake victims.
Skybook is Like the Pakistan of Online Sports Betting
Anybody who has followed the online sports betting company Skybook.com over the years knows about this organization's colorful history. The
More Online Gambling Seizures in Maryland
Additional funds were reportedly seized in an investigation by the U.S.
Former BetonSports CEO Sentenced to Under 3 Years
ST. LOUIS (Bloomberg News) - The former chief executive of an Internet gambling company, BetOnSports, was sentenced to 33 months in prison on Friday.
NY Authorities Go After Online Gambling Ring
Authorities in Staten Island and Brooklyn are closing in on dozens of Gambino mobsters involved in running a multimillion-dollar online gambling ring, specifically sports betting, according to the
Decimal Odds to Become the Norm: Fractional Odds Out
There are three primary odds used by bookmakers: Fractional, Decimal and the so-called American Odds, which are among the most prevalently featured here at Gambling911.com. Fractional is pretty
College Bowl Game, NFL Playoffs Traffic Way Up
Good news for online sportsbooks as College Bowl game betting traffic as well as NFL Playoffs betting traffic appear to be way up based on Gambling911.com stats.
Traffic on New Year's Day, which features several major College Bowl games, was up a whopping 67 percent over last year. January 2 traffic was up 41 percent over last year. January 3 traffic was up 39 percent over last year. January 4 traffic was up 37 percent over last year.