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'Insane Action' on Colorado, Reports Dave Mason of BetOnline

More cash on Colorado spread than the spread for all 32 NFL teams.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Sep/06/2023

NY Post Highlights the NFL Gambling Mess the League Keeps Making Worse by the Day

NFL in gambling turmoil as Super Bowl heads for Las Vegas: ‘Just don’t understand’, a blaring headline reads on Wednesday's digital edition of the New York Post.

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Sep/06/2023

Daniel Jones, Deebo Samuel to Make Weekly Appearances on Show Produced by Gambling Site

The NFL has come under heavy scrutiny for its often hypocritical stance when it comes to sports betting.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Sep/05/2023

2 Men Charged in Murder of Real Estate Agent With Ties to Mob, Illegal Bookie Ring

Jamal Chemin, 41, and Sorossa Moude, 27, were charged with first-degree murder.  They, too, have alleged ties to organized crime.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sep/05/2023

Where Can I Bet the Fighting Illini vs. Jayhawks Football Game Online From Illinois?

Illinois regulated sportsbook apps do not allow wagering on the Fighting Illini or any game that features them.  This includes the likes of DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM and Caesars.  Your options are to bet with an internationally licensed mobile sportsbook or a local bookmaker.

Submitted by Tony Caliente on, Sep/04/2023

Penn State’s Questionable Touchdown in Garbage Time Raises Eyebrows With Gamblers

The Nittany Lions were favored by 20.5 points going into their game against West Virginia and just managed to cover in the final seconds thanks to a touchdown in garbage time that had some gamblers scratching their heads.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Sep/04/2023

Premier League 2023-24 Season Predictions

Premier League 2023-24 Season Predictions

The 2023-24 Premier League officially kicked off on Friday, August 11, with a much-anticipated match between Burnley and defending champions Manchester City. The big question this season is whether City will become the first club to win the EPL Cup four times in a row or if another team will steal their thunder. Below, we provide predictions for the top League teams and upcoming games.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Sep/04/2023

Shedeur Sanders, Travis Hunter Heisman Winner Odds Shift Dramatically Following Upset Win Over TCU

Shedeur Sanders Heisman Winner: +15000 +4000 for payout of $4000 on every $100 bet.  Travis Hunter Heisman Winner: +10000 +4000 for a payout of $4000 on every $100 bet.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Sep/02/2023

LSU vs. FSU Betting Preview - College Football Week 1

LSU starts its season against Florida State. LSU was 10-4 last season and Florida State was 10-3. In a battle between 2 excellent teams, should you look to the side, total, or props to make a winning NCAAF pick for this game?

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Sep/02/2023

Betting Public All over Gamecocks at 60 Percent Early vs. UNC

Betting Public All over Gamecocks at 60 Percent Early vs. UNC

The Gamecocks are 4-1 in head-to-head showdowns with the Tar Heels. Will they win again tonight on ABC?

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Sep/02/2023

Colorado vs. TCU Betting Preview: Deion Sanders Makes Buffaloes Debut

Danny Kanell, Gabe Ikard and Drew Butler make their picks for Coach Prime's Colorado Bufalloes debut this Saturday as that team takes on last year's College Football Playoff Championship loser, TCU.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Sep/01/2023

Can't Use My Credit Card to Bet the Hawkeyes Game From Iowa

Iowa regulated sportsbooks are forbidden from allowing individuals to open betting accounts or placing wagers using a credit card.  Where there's a will, there's a way.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Sep/01/2023

Where Can I Bet Gamecocks Football Games Online From South Carolina?

With a schedule like that which South Carolina must endure in 2023, it will be tough to top last year's 1-win improvement.  This Gamecocks team should still be good and our friends at BetUS will have plenty of wagering opportunities for each game.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Sep/01/2023

Find a Sportsbook - San Antonio, TX

Find a Sportsbook - San Antonio, TX

When it comes to the San Antonio sports scene, the first thing that typically comes to mind is the Spurs.  But there is also UTSA and some have this college football team pegged to win 9 games in 2023.  You can bet your favorite San Antonio team at BetUS.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Sep/01/2023

Where Can I Bet Houston Cougars Football Games Online From Texas?

Where Can I Bet Houston Cougars Football Games Online From Texas?

If you are looking to place all those Houston Cougars and other Texas team bets this season, look no further than our good friends at BetUS.  They are entering their 30th year in business.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Sep/01/2023

Where Can I Bet Crimson Tide Football Games Online From Alabama?

Where Can I Bet Crimson Tide Football Games Online From Alabama?

DraftKings, FanDuel and BetMGM are unavailable in the great state of Alabama, but you're in luck.  Our friends at BetOnline do accept bets from The Cotton State, including a wide variety of Crimson Tide game prop bets. 

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Sep/01/2023

Can I Bet the Gators-Utes Game Online From Florida?

Can I Bet the Gators-Utes Game Online From Florida?

BetOnline will be offering plenty of betting options on Thursday night's Gators-Utes game, which promises to be one of the top matchups of Week 1 college football.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Aug/30/2023

What Will the Next Mattel Movie Be? Polly Pocket is the Oddsmakers Favorite

Football?  Who cares?  Okay, we won't go THAT far but, hey, we're still on a Barbie high here and so too are the bookmakers it seems.  And there is more betting to be had.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Aug/30/2023

Bet365 Removes Cash Out Feature for US Sports Bettors?

And affiliates are now also being shown the door at sportsbooks in some US states.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Aug/30/2023

An Intriguing Look at Sports Off Shore and the Bookmaker Political Connections

An Intriguing Look at Sports Off Shore and the Bookmaker Political Connections

Daniel Sullivan's arrest last week may be the final chapter in one of offshore sports betting's more convoluted sagas, with no shortage of political connections.

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Aug/28/2023

Defendant Charged in 2010 for Operating Offshore Sportsbook Captured at US Airport

An Antigua man has been arrested more than a decade after being charged in connection with his participation in a large-scale illegal gambling business which utilized an Antiguan Internet site but operated in the continental United States. 

Submitted by Press Release on, Aug/25/2023

Circa Sportsbook CEO Challenges DraftKings CEO to Cage Fight

Circa Sportsbook CEO Challenges DraftKings CEO to Cage Fight

Circa Sportsbook and the soon-to-launch Prime Sports look to conquer the US regulated sports betting market by offering the highest limits whereas DraftKings continues to reduce some customers down to practically nothing.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Aug/22/2023

Billy Walters Tells ESPN: Phil Mickelson Sent Me to Prison!

Billy Walters Tells ESPN: Phil Mickelson Sent Me to Prison!

Sports betting icon Billy Walters threw pro golfer Phil Mickelson under a bus Thursday night on national television, but only because, Walters said, Mickelson threw him under one first.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Aug/20/2023

CT AG Reiterates 'Only Three Legal Sportsbooks in the State', Sports Bettors Call These Books 'Crap'

One sports bettor asks American Gaming Association President Bill Miller "Are you thanking the AG for actively acquiring and creating gambling addicts?" through some of the practices employed by the regulated sportsbooks.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Aug/18/2023

Prosecutors Cannot Use Former MLB All-Star Yasiel Puig Plea as Evidence in Nix Bookmaking Case

Case tied to Vegas casino execs alleged misuse of casino assets as Puig announces he's playing baseball again.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Aug/14/2023

Rovell, Pizzola in Heated Exchange at BetBash

Pizzola tells Rovell he and the site he works for, The Action Network: “You’re creating a false allure that people can win".

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Aug/13/2023

Resorts World and MGM Grand Employees Subpoenaed in Widening Justice Dept Probe

Resorts World and MGM Grand Employees Subpoenaed in Widening Justice Dept Probe

A federal investigation of Southern California bookie Wayne Nix's gambling ring has expanded to Las Vegas with over a dozen casino employees questioned.

Submitted by t c jackson on, Aug/12/2023

New Billy Walters Book Claims Phil Mickelson Bet Over $1 Billion in the Last Three Decades

Excerpts from Walters upcoming book "Gambler: Secrets from a Life of Risk" make the startling claims in addition to allegations that the golfer tried to place a $400K bet on the Ryder Cup through Walters.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Aug/10/2023

Gambling 911 World Exclusive: Government Agency Investigating BetMGM for Stiffing Special Ed Teacher

Gambling 911 World Exclusive: Government Agency Investigating BetMGM for Stiffing Special Ed Teacher

The Virginia Lottery, a government agency that regulates all gambling in the State of Virginia, is investigating a situation in which a Virginia teacher won $214,500 betting on the women’s World Cup with sportsbook BetMGM.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Aug/09/2023

John L. Smith: News of Federal Probe Another Troublesome Headline for Resorts World Las Vegas

The probe appears to be focused on executive(s) and/or former execs of Vegas casinos and the alleged use of casino comps as well as chips to pay off gambling debts to a bookmaking business.

Submitted by t c jackson on, Aug/06/2023

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