Gambling and Sports Betting News Wire - September 5, 2019
Here are today's headlines in the world of gambling and sports betting as they happen - Thursday September 5, 2019.
Larger Sports Betting Market Races for (Online) End Zone
As the second NFL season following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling clearing the way for legal sports betting begins, the industry is growing larger and ever-more mobile.
Wavesbet Enters Into Partnership Deal With Web Security Icon John McAfee
This week, the cryptocurrency gaming website Wavesbet announced it had entered into a strategic partnership with British-American computer programmer and businessman John McAfee.
This PPH Service Will Make Your Business Grow
Do you own a small local bookie and you’re looking to take your business to the next level? By using this pay-per-head service, you’ll open up various ways to grow your business immediately.
PointsBet Cost of US Entry Revealed
Revenue numbers for US regulated PointsBet have been stellar across the board as the wagering firm enters a new market by way of Iowa.
Use the Internet to Build a Business
The bookie business is fantastic for starting a business on a budget. If you have ever thought of becoming an online bookmaker then get in now. The gamblers are gambling, and they are spending record amounts of money. Sports gambling has soared to new heights, it seems that the number of gamblers there are to sportsbooks has become overwhelming.
Elite Sportsbook Goes Online, Isle Keeping Busy With Sportsbook
Rhythm City Casino in Davenport, Iowa, now allows sports betting via its website.
Bet Sports From Sioux Falls SD: Sportsbook Opens at Grand Falls
The Grand Falls Casino sportsbook is now open for business, just a short drive from Sioux Falls, South Dakota. You'll only be able to bet from your mobile device with online sportsbook located offshore when at home however.
iovation Prepares for U.S. Online Gambling Fraud and Legal Complications
With American football season beginning and more states legalizing online gambling, TransUnion company anticipates challenges with bonus abuse, fraud, self-exclusion and underage gambling that it's seen in Europe for decades.
Bet Sports at Gas Stations, Convenience Stores in Illinois Shortly
The ability to be able to bet sports at gas stations in Illinois is the price to pay at the pump. The state announced limited sports wagering will now be available at gas stations, but as part of this new law, Illinois will also have among the highest gas prices in the nation.
Online Sports Betting in West Virgina Finally Thanks to FanDuel
West Virginia sports betting is coming back online thanks to FanDuel.
Make Your Online Bookie Business Better
So, you went ahead and took the leap already. That is great! Not many people do it, only a few are brave enough to take things into their own hands and create a business for themselves. For that you should be proud.
Hooters Hotel Casino Becomes OYO
The Hooters hotel-casino off the Las Vegas Strip has been sold to an Indian hotel company and will be rebranded as the OYO Hotel and Casino.
BetOnline Releases New Commercial in Time for Football Season
Move over FanDuel! BetOnline has released a new commerical just in time for the new football season.
Hard Rock Sioux City to Open Sportsbook
There are more sportsbooks cropping up in Iowa these days than there is corn, or so it seems.
Chinese Casino Hub Macau’s Elite Choose New Leader
An elite pro-Beijing panel on Sunday chose a new leader for the Chinese casino gambling hub Macau.
Sports Betting Competitiveness State-By-State Ratings (A Gambling911 Exclusive)
This analysis rates each state based on its ability to compete in the regulated sports betting sector utilizing current metrics such as product offerings/restrictions, remote/mobile access, retail reach as well as regulatory strangleholds, which could serve to hinder market growth.
Bet What Happens First? Dow Hits $30K? Dow Hits $20K?
The Dow took quite a tumble Friday and this has prompted Betonline to offer a prop bet on what happens first: The Dow hits $30K or it hits $20K.
Tony George Does Jay Kornegay: A Must See Interview With Two Industry Greats
Jay Kornegay Executive Vice President of The Westgate Superbook USA discusses the 2019 Westgate SuperContest, the worlds biggest NFL Handicapping Contest which netted the 2018 Winner over $1.4 Million Dollars with Tony George on the Docs Sports Happy Hour Show.
A White Label Service that Works for You
There is one way and one way only to grow your sportsbook business and that’s through the use of a com domain and logo. You must have an online presence if you want to be effective on any level and if you care about making a six-figure income.
Joe Montana Comes Out of Retirement to Host NFL Pick'Em Contest
Joe Montana will be joining his son Nick to host a season long NFL Pick'Em contest, it was revealed today.
Former FanDuel Supervisor Claims She Was Fired Over Controversial $82K Winning Ticket
Janine Luppino, of Hackensack, claims she was fired for confronting her supervisors after they refused to pay out a valid $82,000 ticket.
Can I Bet on Sports in Des Moines if I’m Visiting From Minnesota?
When visiting Des Moines from Minnesota the Prairie Meadows Casino now offers sports betting at its facility and will soon offer a mobile app available statewide.
Horseshoe Hammond Casino Will Open Sportsbook September 4
The Horseshoe Hammond Casino is expected to become the first in the state of Indiana to open a retail sportsbook operation. The casino a mile across the border from Illinois and within a half hour drive from Chicago.
FanDuel UFC 241 Betting Odds: Cormier-Miocic, More
The FanDuel Sportsbook offers a generous selection of UFC 241 betting odds and props, but unless you are in New Jersey or Pennsylvania, you won't be able to bet there. Alternative sports betting sites with a wide variety of UFC 241 odds are available from your state
How Can I Bet Sports in Iowa?
Whether an experienced gambler, newbie, resident or someone visiting the state, betting sports in Iowa is now available to anyone 21 years or older. Gambling911.com breaks down everything you need to know before placing a bet while in Iowa.
Important Features of a PPH Sportsbook
The majority of bookies I talk with don’t fully understand the vast range of features PPH providers offer clients. In this article I’ll aim to introduce the most important features to new bookies.
Iowa's First Day of Sports Betting: What We Learned
With six casinos in Iowa launching sports betting on Thursday afternoon, Gambling911.com looked at some of the feedback trickling in.
PartyPoker War on Bots Continues, Closes to Serbian Market
PartyPoker continues to wage war on bots, this time resulting in the termination of 121 fraudulent accounts and $76,267 and €88,351 confiscated.
Gambling.com Gains Permission to Enter Revenue Share Deals in West Virginia, PA
The U.S. subsidiary of Gambling.com Group Plc (“Gambling.com Group” or the “Group”), KAX Media America Inc, has completed the necessary application processes and received approval from both the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board and the West Virginia Lottery to provide services to licensed gaming operators in the respective states.
