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Monster Saturday July 29 Betting as Books Look to Make Windfall With Two Big Fights

Forget Godzilla vs. King Kong.  Saturday July 29, 2023 is going to be Errol Spence Jr. vs Terence Crawford....and, well, Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje in UFC 291. 

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Jul/23/2023

What Experience do I Need to Be a Bookie?

What Experience do I Need to Be a Bookie?

Being a bookie requires more than just a knowledge of sports.  Today's bookmaking skills require the ability to understand and adapt to new technological advances.  But anybody with a good entrepreneurial skill set can operate as a bookmaker.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jul/22/2023

Free MLB picks - June 22, 2023

Free MLB picks - June 22, 2023

While the number of at bats for the Red Sox current lineup versus Max Scherzer has been limited, there is one sick stat to consider.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jul/22/2023

Barbie BetBash? Will the Doll Be Making an Appearance?

“‘Barbie’ fever is sweeping the nation, and we knew we had to do something fun to honor one of the biggest icons of the last 60+ years,” said Derek Stevens, CEO of Circa Resort & Casino.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jul/20/2023

Iowa Football's Noah Shannon to Miss Big Ten Media Days Due to NCAA Gambling Probe

"I am grateful for the opportunity. However, given the circumstances, I told coach (Kirk) Ferentz it would (be) best for him to select another player."

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jul/19/2023

Money Talks: Unveiling the Financial Impact of Online Bookmaker Sponsorships in Football

Money Talks: Unveiling the Financial Impact of Online Bookmaker Sponsorships in Football

Football clubs are famous for having betting sites on their shirts. We take a look at the impact of betting sponsorship in football and its future.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jul/17/2023

Is PrizePicks Really a Sports Betting App? FanDuel Says Yes

Is PrizePicks Really a Sports Betting App?  FanDuel Says Yes

"There are companies today posing as fantasy sports operators and they are running illegal sportsbooks" - Cesar Fernandez, Head of US State Gov Relations for FanDuel Sportsbook.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jul/17/2023

A Revealing Look at Just How Pervasive DraftKings Limiting of Players Has Become

A Revealing Look at Just How Pervasive DraftKings Limiting of Players Has Become

When DraftKings CEO Jason Robins tweeted about how much he embraced competition, little did we know how many folks would chime in providing their own horror stories relating to the drastic reduction of betting limits.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jul/16/2023

Mobster Brought in to Assist in Wake of Alabama Betting Scandal

Mobster Brought in to Assist in Wake of Alabama Betting Scandal

Nick Saban said the Alabama football program’s gambling education included a talk from former mobster Michael Franzese.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Jul/13/2023

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

NCAA: 175 Sports Betting Violations Since 2018, 17 Active Probes

NCAA: 175 Sports Betting Violations Since 2018

Athletes, coaches and administrators committed violations ranging from $5 wagers to “providing inside information” and that the active investigations have a similar span in severity.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz 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

Security Cameras Captured Damning Evidence in Alabama Betting Scandal

“[Video cameras] can see the [text] conversation back-and-forth" between two alleged conspirators. “It couldn’t have been any more reckless.”  And they were using the encrypted Signal app.  DOH!!!!

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jul/11/2023

Where Can I Bet on Wimbledon Online From My State?

Where Can I Bet on Wimbledon Online From My State?

Over half the US states offer some form of regulated gambling, not all of it can be done via your mobile phone however. 

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jul/09/2023

Gambling911.com Sports Betting Central: We Close the First Half of the Season With a 5-1 Run

It didn't look good for our final play of the first half of the season as Toronto was down 3-1 only to score two runs in that final inning of regulation.  The Blue Jays would ultimately score another run in the 10th to secure the win.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jul/09/2023

Are Pay Per Head Bookie Businesses Now fully Legal With DC Circuit Decision?

Are Pay Per Head Bookie Businesses Now fully Legal With DC Circuit Decision?

On June 30, 2023, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit reversed the district court’s ruling in West Flagler Associates, Ltd. v. Haaland.  The result is that the Seminole tribe can now take bets from their casinos and - interestingly enough - remotely.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jul/06/2023

Genovese Crime Family Mobster Thomas Poli Sentenced for Racketeering, Threatening Deadbeats

Genovese Crime Family Mobster Sentenced for NYC Racketeering

“I just yelled at people and threatened them,” the wiseguy told the judge back in September upon entering into a guilty plea.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jul/06/2023

How to Acquire Customers Through a Bookie Referral Program

The basis of any sportsbook referral program is to encourage your customers to spread through word-of-mouth the services you're offering as a bookmaker or sportsbook owner.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jul/04/2023

NHS England Warns Gambling Fans About the Rising Number of People Who Seek Help

NHS England Warns Gambling Fans About the Rising Number of People Who Seek Help

Amanda Pritchard, which is the person in charge, has reported that a record number of people are looking for help with their gambling addiction in the country.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jul/03/2023

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

NFL Super Agent: 'League is a Little Bit Pregnant When it Comes to Gambling'

Claims the iron wall between gamblers and players has always been there.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Jun/30/2023

Top Pay Per Head Bookie Software for Independent Bookies

Top Pay Per Head Bookie Software for Independent Bookies

Create your own sportsbook and become a successful bookie with the best PPH site. Get the best sports gambling solutions with top-rated sportsbook software for bookies.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jun/23/2023

Complete Guide to Pay-Per-Head Bookie Software: Everything You Need to Know

Are you looking to start your own sportsbook business or already have one but struggling to manage it efficiently? Look no further than pay-per-head bookie software.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jun/23/2023

Man Charged With Running Online Sportsbook, Prostitution Ring

A West Palm Beach man has pleaded guilty to operating an illegal sports gambling business, conspiring to commit money laundering, using a facility of interstate commerce to carry on prostitution activities, and tax evasion.

Submitted by Press Release on, Jun/17/2023

Sports Gambling Hall Of Fame - First Five Inductees Announced

Sports Gambling Hall Of Fame - First Five Inductees Announced

The Sports Gambling Hall of Fame is set up to recognize and honor those individuals who have notably transformed the sports gambling industry.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jun/07/2023

Organized Crime Figure Who Threatened Priest Shot Dead

Efforts to carve out his own space in the field of gambling and extortion led to a clash with members of the powerful Rizzuto crime family.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jun/06/2023

van Der Sloot Being Extradited to US This Weekend: Killed Woman He Met in Casino

van Der Sloot is serving a 28-year sentence for that murder, committed while he was in Peru attending a poker tour.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jun/02/2023

The End of an Era as 5Dimes Shutters European Business Tuesday Night

The End of an Era as 5Dimes Shutters European Business Tuesday Night

Effective 11:59 pm ET Tuesday evening, the long established online sports betting company was shutting down to one of its last remaining markets, Europe.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, May/30/2023

DraftKings Founder Waves White Flag in NY....One Year After Saying They Could Achieve a Profit

"One of the most misunderstood elements of our business? State unit economics — how the contribution profit scales and what the underlying drivers are as the state matures. We’re working to simplify what we see under the hood so investors can better understand @DraftKings's moves."

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, May/27/2023

Fils Bets Voided By Some Books Following Ymer Striking Umpire

BetMGM was among the books that voided winning moneyline bets on Fils.  Some customers of FanDuel report that book graded Fils as a win only to void the bet moments later.  But were they right to void the bet?

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, May/24/2023

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