Business & Financial
Sportsbook Goes Up Against ChatGPT-4: Who Will Come Out on Top?
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For the first time in sports betting history, kingdom Animalia will take kingdom Technion.
Things Can Only Get BetR as Sportsbook Launches in VA, Reports 0.05 Percent Handle Market Share in MA
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The site claimed to have had 70,000 Apple App downloads in the four days ahead of last month's Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz fight.
Sports Betting Officially Launches in Kentucky Thursday: Gov Places First Bet
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Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear will be making the first bet at Churchill Downs new sportsbook.
Playtech Boss Criticizes Providers Operating in 'Black Markets'... But They Do TOO!
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Mor Weizer, CEO of Playtech since 2007, says he is "frustrated" with listed firms that have seen a boom in their revenues and share price as a result of their decision to operate in so-called "black" or "grey" gambling markets.
'Insane Action' on Colorado, Reports Dave Mason of BetOnline
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More cash on Colorado spread than the spread for all 32 NFL teams.
NY Post Highlights the NFL Gambling Mess the League Keeps Making Worse by the Day
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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.
Free Parking at Casinos Could Go the Way of the Dodo Bird
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The Golden Nugget in Atlantic City became the last of the casinos there to stop offering free parking, a trend that began in Vegas back in 2016. Will other casino destinations soon follow?
Former State Senator's Casino Cited for Dealer Errors, Inaccurate Payouts
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Andy Sanborn is under investigation for accepting Covid-19 funding for his casino but is accused of using the funds to purchase expensive sports cars for he and his wife, the latter of whom is a current serving state representative.
Daniel Jones, Deebo Samuel to Make Weekly Appearances on Show Produced by Gambling Site
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The NFL has come under heavy scrutiny for its often hypocritical stance when it comes to sports betting.
WalterPicks More Downloads in Last 30 Days Than FanDuel and DraftKings
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"WalterPicks is outpacing them in fantasy football season with an incredible product and perfectly aligned social media marketing," one acquisition expert reports.
Stake.com Hacked for $41 Million
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The platform has suspended all deposits and withdrawals, leaving many users unable to access their funds.
Penn State’s Questionable Touchdown in Garbage Time Raises Eyebrows With Gamblers
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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.
Legislative Changes Impacting Online Gambling in the US
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Online gambling has grown rapidly and evolved over the past two decades, transforming from a niche industry to a multi-billion-dollar market. In the United States, this sector has been marked by a complex legal landscape shaped by a combination of federal and state laws.
Feds Investigation Into Vegas Casinos About to Blow Up?
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Scott Roeben of Vital Vegas posted an ominous warning this Labor Day Weekend.
Lawmaker Who Owns Casino Allegedly Used Covid Relief to Buy Porsches, Ferrari
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A New Hampshire lawmaker resigned as head of a study committee on gambling Friday, a day after authorities said she and her husband were under criminal investigation.
Circa Sports’ $14 Million, No Rake Pro Football Contests - Only a Few Days Left to Enter
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Circa Million V and Circa Survivor contests mark highest prize purse ever for a professional football sports betting contest.
Rotogrinders on the Evolution of DFS: From the Salary Cap Format to Today's Pick'em Model
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"The category always had the potential for so much more," Adam Wexler, founder of PrizePicks, wrote on his LinkedIn page in response to the article.
What Will the Next Mattel Movie Be? Polly Pocket is the Oddsmakers Favorite
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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.
'Bear Bets' is Fox Sports Newest Sports Gambling Show
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The show will be hosted by longtime ESPN television producer and broadcaster Chris Fallica.
Bet365 Removes Cash Out Feature for US Sports Bettors?
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And affiliates are now also being shown the door at sportsbooks in some US states.
Ontario Bans Celebrities, Athletes From Appearing in Commercials for Sportsbooks
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During a 2023 playoff series game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Florida Panthers, nearly eight and a half minutes of advertisements were dedicated to online sport gambling.
ESPN Makes Changes to ‘Daily Wager’ Sports Betting Show: One Co-Host Fired
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The show is moving back to the East Coast after being based in Las Vegas since 2020.
An Intriguing Look at Sports Off Shore and the Bookmaker Political Connections
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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.
Is MyBookie.ag Legal in Idaho?
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Gamblers can place bets on MyBookie.ag from Idaho without violating federal law (as of May 2018), but Gambling911.com recommends the online sportsbook, BetUS, which is celebrating 30 great years in business with 30 great risk-free bets.
Defendant Charged in 2010 for Operating Offshore Sportsbook Captured at US Airport
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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.
Teacher at Center of BetMGM Cancelled $214K Bet Controversy Says He Saw Nothing Wrong With Odds
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Also tells Gambling911 he received star treatment first day back to school, including congratulations from the principal.
Circa Sportsbook CEO Challenges DraftKings CEO to Cage Fight
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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.
Teacher Finally Paid $214K Bet After BetMGM Cancelled it Vows He Will Never Play There Again
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Teacher tells Gambling911 he didn't notice anything unusual about the odds.
Draconian Kentucky Gambling Law Likely to Spook Regulated Sports Betting Operators
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A class action suit against Bovada relies on an old draconian (1800's) law that dates back prior to other laws on the book, one forbidding dogs from molesting automobiles and another prohibiting a woman from buying a fancy hat without her husband's permission.
PrizePicks Named to Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Companies for Second Straight Year
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The three-year growth rate of PrizePicks was 3,712 percent.