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Former State Trooper Who Tipped Off Illegal Sports Betting Ring Pleads Guilty

Former State Trooper Who Tipped Off Illegal Sports Betting Ring Pleads Guilty

Seven individuals were charged in January for their role in running the business.  It is alleged to have taken in millions of dollars over a multi-year period as part of a 48-page complaint. 

Submitted by Frank Doyle on, May/22/2023

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

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

Is Kurt Binck a Good Sports Handicapper?

Is Kurt Binck a Good Sports Handicapper?

You may not have heard of this guy but he's been phenomenal to start the 2023 MLB season thus far.

Submitted by Tony Caliente on, Apr/30/2023

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

New Jersey to Crack Down on Regulated Sportsbooks

New Jersey to Crack Down on Regulated Sportsbooks

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) Director David Rebuck introduced new initiatives to bolster responsible gaming efforts with a special focus on data collection to determine whether an individual may be suffering from a gambling disorder or addiction.  They also demand a stop to dubious promises of “guaranteed wins” or “risk-free” bets.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Apr/20/2023

Gambling911 World Exclusive: Las Vegas Agent and Poker Pro Steve Prentky AKA Steve Penny Dead

Penny had been on life support for more than a week and plug was finally pulled early Thursday morning.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Apr/20/2023

Stanley Cup Playoff Betting System That Just Keeps Winning

Stanley Cup Playoff Betting System That Just Keeps Winning

Our Thomas Somach swears by it.  He was able to place the wagers via his Unibet account before their site went down again in PA.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Apr/19/2023

Sportsbooks Feeling the "McDavid Effect" Ahead of Playoffs

Sportsbooks Feeling the "McDavid Effect" Ahead of Playoffs

Hockey fans around the globe will be watching the Oilers start their playoff run tonight against L.A., but the sportsbooks don't want to see Edmonton and McDavid get out of the first round.

Submitted by Press Release on, Apr/17/2023

Family Prepares to Pull Plug on Life Support for Pro Gambler

Family to Give Last Rites to Pro Gambler Before Pulling Plug on Tuesday

Death is expected to have massive implications for the credit betting world both offshore and throughout the USA.  Plus we now have our Top 20 horses and the latest odds applied.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Apr/17/2023

Changing Handicapping Strategies in the NHL Playoffs

Handicapping strategies in the NHL have to be on point. The NHL playoffs are the toughest postseason test in all of sports, and sports bettors need to know this. Bettors cannot simply utilize their regular season betting strategy and assume they will have success. 

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Apr/17/2023

Meet Fliff, the New AI Sports Prediction Game That Has One Goal: Destroy the Bookie

It bills itself as the "next generation social sportsbook", a "prediction game that never ends". 

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Apr/16/2023

Gambling Case Against Hells Angels Fell Apart But Fight on to Keep $40M in Seized Assets

One of the original targets of the police investigation has since been murdered and there was an attempted murder of another.  And now $270,000 has mysteriously ended up in someone's bedroom.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Apr/13/2023

Local Bookmakers Gambling Guide To Becoming An Online Bookie Agent

You want to be a bookie agent? Are you craving for a chance to make cool money from the most trusted online wagering software without a hustle?

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Apr/13/2023

Missouri Sports Betting News

These are the latest stories involving the sports betting industry in Missouri. 

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Apr/12/2023

Sportsbooks Clean Up on Penguins as Suspicions Mount

The -520 price assigned to the Penquins was the highest line on any hockey game this year and should have been a "lock".

The -520 price assigned to the Penquins was the highest line on any hockey game this year and should have been a "lock".

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Apr/12/2023

Let the Crackdown on AIs Begin

Let the Crackdown on AIs Begin

The New York Post featured a horrifying headline Tuesday: "AI bot, ChaosGPT, tweets out plans to ‘destroy humanity’ after being tasked".

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Apr/11/2023

What is the Sports Betting Tax Rate I Have to Pay in Arizona?

What is the Sports Betting Tax Rate I Have to Pay in Arizona?

With Tax Day in the US just around the corner, it's important to understand that betting sports from Arizona with one of the regulated sportsbook apps means you will need to claim your winnings.  Unlike the offshores and local bookies, the regulated companies here must report your winnings to the IRS.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Apr/11/2023

Paddy Power Placed on Backburner in Favor of FanDuel, KY Sports Betting Before Football

Paddy Power Placed on Backburner in Favor of FanDuel, KY Sports Betting Before Football

Say what you will about their antics (think double-amputee Oscar Pistorius murder trial 'Money Off If He Walks' ad during the Oscars complete with a Pistorius statuette), Paddy Power played a pivotal role in the evolution of sports betting marketing over the last two decades.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Apr/08/2023

Say Goodbye to Finding the Best Lines on Sports in New York State

Say Goodbye to Finding the Best Lines on Sports in New York State

That sick greater-than-50-percent tax rate is staying in place unless one of the Big Four opts to exit the New York market, which is now the biggest in the nation in terms of betting handle.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Apr/03/2023

Start a Sportsbook From My State

Below we list all the different US states and the current sports betting climate.  Every state has some opening for the local bookies, whether it be that state regulated books do not permit those under 21 from wagering (bookies often allow anyone 18 and up) or that betting is prohibited on in-state schools. 

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Apr/02/2023

Can I Start an Online Sportsbook From Washington State?

Can I Start an Online Sportsbook From Washington State?

Washington State has legalized sports betting, just not via one's mobile devices, unless they happen to be near one of the tribal casinos that has a sportsbook.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Apr/02/2023

White Label Sportsbook Software Milwaukee and the Rest of Wisconsin

White Label Sportsbook Software Milwaukee

White label sportsbook software is available throughout the Milwaukee, WI metropolitan area as well as the rest of the state of Wisconsin.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Apr/02/2023

How Do I Start a Sportsbook From Virginia?

How Do I Start a Sportsbook From Virginia?

Virginia is a great state to be a bookie.  You have extensive betting on college games throughout the football and basketball season but the commonwealth does not permit wagering on in-state schools such as the Cavs and Hokies on the regulated sportsbook apps. What a treat for the bookies.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Apr/01/2023

Utah College Football Price Per Head for Bookies, Agents

Bookies and agents looking for a Price Per Head for all their college football needs in the state of Utah should look no further than Power Pay Per Head for all their needs.  Utah also has a professional NBA team, which has played well over the years but was a few games under the .500 mark in 2023.  They were still giving local bookies fits with their 43-32-2 record Against The Spread.

Submitted by Guest on, Apr/01/2023

How Do I Start a Sportsbook From Tennessee?

Bookies should be able to prosper in the Volunteer State as Tennessee regulated apps cap winnings at 90% (the state holds a mandatory 10% of your winnings).  It's one of the worst deals in all of US regulated sports betting.  On top of that, federal tax is 28%.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Apr/01/2023

How Do I Start a Sportsbook From Oregon?

How Do I Start a Sportsbook From Oregon?

Oregon is a great state to be a bookie.  There is plenty of exposure to sports betting with a single app available in the state.  But there is no wagering on college games. 

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Apr/01/2023

How Do I Start a Sportsbook From Oklahoma?

How Do I Start a Sportsbook From Oklahoma?

The state of Oklahoma does not regulate sports betting.  Bookies perform especially well in the state during college football, but let's not forget that Oklahoma City has an NBA team that has had success in past years. 

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Apr/01/2023

How Do I Start a Sportsbook From Massachusetts?

Bookies are likely to thrive in Massachusetts with sports betting now legal.  That's because state-regulated apps will not be able to accept credit card payments and there will be no betting on in-state college teams.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Apr/01/2023

Bookie Software for Those in Maryland

Bookies are plentiful throughout the state of Maryland.  This is due to a decades-long crackdown on Internet gamblng sites that led many such companies to stop accepting business from the state.  And now the state has just begun regulating sports betting apps.  Local bookies won't be getting a license any time soon but they can certainly benefit.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Apr/01/2023

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Bet365 Reduces Its Executive Pay in Light of Losses

In the prior fiscal year, bet365 encountered a few roadblocks, prompting the recent cuts in executive pay. To put things into perspective, the total money paid to the leadership was reduced from £304 million in the prior year to £124 million ($154 million).