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Is It Legal to Be a Bookie in New York?

Is It Legal to Be a Bookie in New York?

As of 2022, 30 states have some form of legal sports betting. New York is one of them!

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Sep/23/2023

A Buffs Cover a Bookie Killer

BetOnline had nearly as much liability on the Colorado ML today vs. Oregon as we did for the Buffs' boosted CFP Championship odds on Prime Day.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Sep/23/2023

Saturday's College Football Action Final Look - Week 4

Until Saturday morning the Buffs spread and moneyline were the top two bets, which is unprecedented.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Sep/23/2023

Zach Wilson Prop Bets Include Number of Games He Starts in 2023, Week Benched

No MILF bets this time but we do have the "curse of the QBs last name Wilson".

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Sep/22/2023

Can I Really Start My Own Sportsbook From Kentucky?

More than 60,000 accounts have been pre-registered with the mobile sites who paid their licensing fees ahead of sports betting launching in the commonwealth.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Sep/22/2023

Bet Sports Near Tulsa

Bet Sports Near Tulsa

Tulsa is the second most populous city in the great state of Oklahoma. It is the 47th-most populous city in the United States.  And the folks living here love placing bets on college football in particular. 

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Sep/22/2023

ESPN Bet Can and WILL Void Your Bets Should They Have Another Software Defect

ESPN Bet Can and WILL Void Your Bets Should They Have Another Software Defect

Consumers beware.  Regulators have sided with Penn National's Barstool Sportsbook for voiding bets on outcomes they claim were already known over an hour prior.  They blamed a software error for allowing this mishap to occur.

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Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sep/22/2023

Owner of Alabama Auto Dealership Latest Sued Under Little Known GA Bookie Law

"If you lost an illegal bet (for example with a local bookie who is using a PPH site) and then paid him, you can sue to recover your losses, provided you do so within 6 months."

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/22/2023

Consensus Plays - College Football - September 22: Wisconsin vs. Purdue, Boise State vs. SDSU

Two cappers are on Virginia as a +8.5 or +9 pick in their Friday night game against NC State.  Add a third to the mix as we, too, go against the Wolfpack Friday night.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/22/2023

Penn National Requests Massachusettes Void 257 Bets Amounting to $47.8K at Barstool Sportsbook

Penn State Requests Massachusettes Void 257 Bets Amounting to $47.8K at Barstool Sportsbook

There is one slight problem with Penn National's request:  Their software is supposed to have passed excruciating testing to show it is compliant.  Software that is screwing up during games is hardly compliant.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sep/22/2023

Where Can I Bet the Ole Miss Rebels vs. Alabama Crimson Tide Game Online From Mississippi, Alabama?

You can bet the much anticipated Ole Miss Rebels vs. Alabama Crimson Tide game online from Alabama and Mississippi courtesy of BetUS, now celebrating 30 years in business.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Sep/21/2023

Joe Berra is HOT!

Capper goes 5-0 and 8-2 in last ten.  Plus big consensus on Alabama this week.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Sep/21/2023

Odds Boost for Colorado Buffaloes as BetOnline Launches 'Prime Day' for 24 Hours

A cleverly concocted marketing campaign could end up backfiring for one online sportsbook.

Submitted by Press Release on, Sep/21/2023

Can Oregon Really Cover the 21-Point Spread Against Colorado?

Can Oregon Really Cover the 21-Point Spread Against Colorado?

Colorado versus Oregon will likely be the most wagered on game in college football this week despite the lopsided spread.  There is a huge overlay here but that might not be a bad thing for the Ducks.

Submitted by Tony Caliente on, Sep/20/2023

College Football Betting Action, Line Movement Monitor for September 19, 2023

Week 3 opinion games went 6-1.  These are games where the oddsmakers move a number to encourage even more lopsided action on one side.  For example, FSU was seeing better than 70% of the public action against Boston College, yet oddsmakers moved the number to make the line more favorable for the Noles.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Sep/19/2023

Florida Sports Betting Fight Heading to US Supreme Court?

Owners of two Florida pari-mutuels plan to ask the U.S. Supreme Court to weigh in on whether a multibillion-dollar deal giving the Seminole Tribe control of sports betting throughout the state violates federal law.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Sep/19/2023

Calls to Refund Nick Chubb Bets After Gruesome Injury: Enough Already!

Even ahead of Chubb's injury, Dave Mason of BetOnline made it clear his company wasn't about to cave.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Sep/19/2023

Where Can I Bet the Colorado Buffaloes vs. Oregon Ducks Game From Oregon Online?

Where Can I Bet the Colorado Buffaloes vs. Oregon Ducks Game From Oregon Online?

It's one of the biggest games of the year but if you live in Oregon the only regulated sportsbook does not take bets on college games.  Thank God for sites licensed in other jurisdictions that continue to take bets from those located in Oregon.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Sep/17/2023

What's the Line on the Oregon Ducks Colorado Buffs Game Week 4?

What's the Line on the Oregon Ducks Colorado Buffs Game Week 4?

Unfortunately the Buffaloes were dealt a significant blow in the double overtime victory as star Travis Hunter was taken to hospital after absorbing an illegal hit to his midsection and is expected to be out a few weeks.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Sep/17/2023

Largest Liabilities College Football Week 3, NFL News and Notes and UFC Fight Night Lines

Largest liabilities this morning are Penn State, LSU, Wisconsin, FSU, Ohio and Indiana at BetOnline. Here's the current action for national TV games.

Submitted by Press Release on, Sep/16/2023

Gambling911 World Exclusive: Former Longhorns Player Sued for Running GA Bookie Biz

Gambling911 World Exclusive: Former Longhorns Player Sued for Running GA Bookie Biz

One of those sued went on to work for the Houston Texans.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/16/2023

Sibella Out as CEO of Resorts World Las Vegas Amidst Probe

Sibella had recently been cleared by Nevada state regulators back in February following a year's long investigation into potential improprieties.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Sep/16/2023

Circa Sports Gets Lambasted for.....Doing the Right Thing?

Circa Sports Gets Lambasted for.....Doing the Right Thing?

Pro sports bettor Gadoon “Spanky” Kyrollos has had enough of this week's bellyaching over certain sportsbooks refusing to offer refunds on Aaron Rodgers bets after he lasted a few snaps before going down for the season.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Sep/15/2023

MGM Response to Security Breach is Outrageous: Apparent Origin of Attack a Head Scratcher

"All ALPHV ransomware group did to compromise MGM Resorts was hop on LinkedIn, find an employee, then call the Help Desk. A company valued at $33,900,000,000 was defeated by a 10-minute conversation."

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sep/13/2023

DraftKings Caves to Rodgers Refund Push, FanDuel Resisting

"You didn’t refund the rodgers boost last night? I will be taking my gambling elsewhere going forward @FanDuel_Support."

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Sep/12/2023

First NFL Quarterback Benched 2023 Odds After Week 1

Russell Wilson goes from 50/1 to third-favorite (8/1)

Submitted by Press Release on, Sep/11/2023

These Companies Enter the Gambling Landscape in September

From a sportsbook promising the highest limits to one allowing bets in pennies to the newest sports handicapping site on the Net, we take a look at each of these newcomers.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Sep/11/2023

The Sportsbooks Are Getting Killed By the Buffs

The BetOnline odds team said that the current liability (total money lost) on a 2023 Buffs' title is the largest ever at this point in any college football season.

Submitted by Press Release on, Sep/11/2023

Colorado Up to -22.5 v Colorado St. as Week 3 College Football Lines Open

BetOnline has just released its Week 3 2023 college football lines and the Colorado Buffaloes are near royalty status as they open up as a -22.5 favorite against Colorado State. They had opened at -19.5.  This was a Buffaloes team that only won a single game last season!

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Sep/10/2023

College Football Picks, Model Projections - Week 2 2023 - From Gambling911

Nebraska, ECU are teams to keep an eye on this week.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Sep/09/2023

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