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You Suck at Sports Betting! Here's How We Know

You Suck at Sports Betting! Here's How We Know

Plus Building a Gaming Community on Twitch From Scratch

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jan/24/2023

Is BetMGM Legal in Alabama?

Is BetMGM Legal in Alabama?

Because BetMGM adheres to strict state-by-state regulatory practices, the site opts not to permit real money betting from Sweet Home Alabama.  This doesn't mean there are not other options. 

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jan/20/2023

When You Should Make Your Super Bowl LVII Bets

When You Should Make Your Super Bowl LVII Bets

Timing is everything when making Super Bowl LVII bets.  Super Bowl odds are the most precisely calculated of any NFL game in a season.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jan/20/2023

Bookie Software That Offers Contests

Bookie Software That Offers Contests

Contests are a great way to differentiate yourself from other bookies, especially with the Super Bowl and March Madness right around the corner.  Using contests to market your sportsbook generates plenty of buzz and referrals.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Jan/18/2023

The Live PPH Betting Platform Software - What Will it Cost Me?

Live in-play betting is available from a pay per head service like Power Pay Per Head for just a little over $10 per customer per week.  But you won't just get the live betting feature.

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/17/2023

Nearly Entire Trussville Entertainment District Could Be Wiped Out Over Sports Betting Indictment

Nearly Entire Trussville Entertainment District Could Be Wiped Out

The 114-count indictment reads like a Hollywood thriller and includes millions of dollars in dirty money switching hands in parking lots, restaurant bathrooms and high-end conferences where the alleged “boss” tells people how to stay clean in a high-stakes business.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jan/11/2023

Feds Claim New York State Trooper Tipped Off Targets of Illegal Sports Betting Probe

Feds Claim New York State Trooper Tipped Off Targets of Illegal Sports Betting Probe

Sport700.com was under investigation with investigators looking into multiple targets, including two who collectively managed 2,010 bettor accounts, prosecutors said.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jan/11/2023

Is PrizePicks Legal in the State of Ohio?

Is PrizePicks Legal in the State of Ohio?

PrizePicks is not legal in Ohio even though sports betting is now fully regulated and offshore sportsbooks have been accessible from the Buckeye state for the better part of two decades now.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Jan/02/2023

Ohio Regulators Stark Warning to Sportsbook Operators: 'Adhere to Regs or Else'

Ohio Regulators Stark Warning to Sportsbook Operators: 'Adhere to Regs or Else'

Plus Elys Game Technology warns of turmoil in sports betting industry as it sets up retail book in DC gentleman's club.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Dec/28/2022

These Gambling Operators and Friends of the Industry Are Getting Lumps of Coal This Christmas

Who's been naughty?  Who's been nice?  Some gambling operators and individuals associated with the industry were more than a little naughty.  Let's see who among our friends is getting a big 'ol lump of coal in their stocking.

PointsBet People (Drew Brees Lightning Strike Gag)

Some genius put his name to this one.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Dec/23/2022

Bitcoin and the Gambling Industry: FAQs

Bitcoin and the Gambling Industry: FAQs

We also explore whether one can legally place bets with bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Dec/21/2022

Customer Demands Circa Sportsbook Refund Prop Bets on Kyler Murray: Nearly Everyone: 'Keep Dreaming'

Customer Demands Circa Sportsbook Refund Prop Bets on Kyler Murray

A disgruntled customer thought they were calling out Circa Sportsbook, a revered betting establishment among professionals, for its unwillingness to refund all prop bets on the Arizona Cardinals Kyler Murray Monday night.

It was revealed on Tuesday that Murray is set to miss the remainder of this season after suffering a torn ACL, hence the call for prop refunds. 

Those "in the know" were quick to school the gambler via Twitter.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Dec/13/2022

Spanky Claims Bally's Forces Sport Trade App to Drop Him

Spanky Claims Bally's Forces Sport Trade App to Drop Him

It took just four days before Bally's reacted to pro bettor wagering at their property Spanky refers to as "not the cleanest"....this after being invited to do so.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Dec/12/2022

How Sharps Bet the NFL Playoffs

How Sharps Bet the NFL Playoffs

Bettors should bet the NFL playoffs like professional bettors and treat it like a new season.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Dec/09/2022

Justice Dept Indicts Club Owner for Illegal Sports Betting, Money Laundering

Justice Dept Indicts Club Owner for Illegal Sports Betting, Money Laundering

Plus Australia targets SkyCity casino for money laundering amid gambling crackdown.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Dec/07/2022

College Age Students Perfect Prey for Legal Regulated Sportsbooks

College Age Students Perfect Prey for Legal Regulated Sportsbooks

“You freakin’ idiots … Selling out your own students who you’re supposed to be caring for,” said Ramsey. “The No. 2 addiction in North America today — and fastest growing addiction in North America today — is online gambling. It starts with the sports betting as a gateway drug.”

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Dec/05/2022

How to Open an Online Casino in 2023

You don't have to be Steve Wynn to own a casino.  Heck, anyone these days can open an online casino, and it is far easier than one might think.  You won't even need much in the way of initial capital. 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Dec/01/2022

The Rise of Mobile Betting is Leaving People Ruined: Ways to Avert Catastrophe

Vice News: The Rise of Mobile Betting is Leaving People Ruined

Financial catastrophe is now only a few clicks away, Maxwell Strachan of Vice News suggested in a recent report dealing with the rise of mobile sports betting in the United States.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Nov/30/2022

$5 Flat Fee Pay Per Head Service

$5 Flat Fee Pay Per Head Service

PricePerPlayer.com is advertising a low $5 fee for its Pay Per Head service and you won't believe what you get as part of that package.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Nov/22/2022

The Best Platform for Sports Betting

The Best Platform for Sports Betting

Are you looking for the right platform for your sports betting? Read here to find out about the best platform for sports betting and learn why you'll love it.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Nov/21/2022

Soccer Betting Software Available Just in Time for World Cup

The 2022 FIFA World Cup has kicked off and for sports bookies the world over this means an additional revenue stream that is not present three out of every four years.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Nov/21/2022

Trending News Stories in the World of Gambling - November 21, 2022 (10 am ET)

Another one bites the dust in the world of U.S. regulated sportsbooks and a bunch of companies damaged by the recent demise of the FTX Exchange as the later scrubs its page of any mention it employed an attorney tied to a massive poker cheating scheme as Head of Compliance.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Nov/21/2022

Ohio State Buckeyes Get Beat Up Bad By Michigan

We have seen the line on the Michigan Wolverines vs. Ohio State game November 26 ranging anywhere from Buckeyes -6.5 to -8 early.  Despite the Buckeyes undefeated status coming into Week 12,

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Nov/19/2022

Discussing Advanced Bookmaking and Betting, Plus Jockey Charged

Discussing Advanced Bookmaking and Betting, Plus Jockey Charged

"You always want to strive to increase limits long term," professional sports bettor Spanky says.  "The more you write - and if the sportsbook is run properly - the more you will earn".

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Nov/16/2022

How to Calculate Winning Odds

How to Calculate Winning Odds

Learning how to calculate winning odds can help you to become a better gambler. Here are a few tips and tricks for calculating winning probability.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Nov/14/2022

BetMGM Warns Affiliates: Stop Abusing Bonus Codes to Game the System

BetMGM Warns Affiliates: Stop Abusing Bonus Codes to Game the System

BetMGM.com sent out notices to some of its affiliates warning that they could be in violations of the online sports betting company's terms of agreement. 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Nov/13/2022

Dear College Students: Let's Make Some F***ing Money

Dear College Students:  Let's Make Some F***ing Money

This is an open letter to all you struggling right now trying to carve out a career. What I have to say may shock you. But stick around and hear me out.  Scroll down to listen to the podcast that will change your life....an easy way to make it through college and stay out of debt.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Nov/09/2022

UFC Fight Under Investigation for Suspicious Betting

UFC Fight Under Investigation for Suspicious Betting

Multiple sportsbooks observed a pattern of unusual betting activities tied to a UFC bout that took place Saturday night.  The match between Darrick Minner and Shayilan Nuerdanbieke ended abruptly during the first round.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Nov/08/2022

Top Benefits of a Gambling Business

Top Benefits of a Gambling Business

Running a successful gambling business has never been easier because there are dedicated services that handle all the bookmaking aspects for any bookie.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Nov/01/2022

How to Become a Bookie in Chicago?

How to Become a Bookie in Chicago?

If you are looking to become a bookie in Chicago then the best way to begin is by researching pay per head sites. These services make it possible for anyone to become a local bookie because they provide a fully inclusive professional sportsbook website, where they manage and update all odds up to the second and then grade all wagers as soon as each game completes.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Nov/01/2022

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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).