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Bet on Xmas Flight Cancellations for Christmas 2022

Bet on Xmas Flight Cancellations for Christmas 2022

A Siberian Arctic air blast is headed straight toward the U.S., potentially shattering records and causing anarchy for travelers on Christmas Day.  Oh have no fear.  Our friends from BetOnline are here to take bets on the most airport flight cancellations.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Dec/20/2022

Things Just Got Really Ugly for DraftKings: Over 67,000 Compromised

Things Just Got Really Ugly for DraftKings: Over 67,000 Compromised

At the time of the attack, DraftKings originally claimed there was no breach.  Customer service numbers and links were reportedly unreachable.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Dec/19/2022

Where Can i Find Betting on Elon Musk, Twitter

Where Can i Find Betting on Elon Musk, Twitter

The users have spoken, and they want Elon Musk to step down as CEO of Twitter.  Perhaps he knew that would be the case when he promised to abide by any voting results.  Elon had to know he had plenty of haters on the platform.  This could provide the entrepreneur with an easy out.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Dec/19/2022

Tesla’s Elon Musk is Twitter’s Biggest Stakeholder: They Should be Thrilled He is About to Walk Away

Tesla’s Elon Musk is Twitter’s Biggest Stakeholder: Oddsmakers on Alert

The oddsmakers at BetOnline have offered Twitter odds over this past year in light of Elon Musk buying the social media platform.  Now he is set to step down as its CEO?

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Dec/19/2022

Bettors Were All Over Argentina and Messi to Win the FIFA World Cup

Dave Mason of BetOnline admitted his book would be huge France fans Sunday morning.  It's easy to see why.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Dec/18/2022

MGM Springfield Awarded Massachusetts Sports Betting License

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission on Monday agreed to award MGM Springfield a Category 1 sportsbook license.  This allows them to operate a retail sportsbook.  A decision on a Category 3 license for its BetMGM mobile brand was still being considered. 

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Dec/17/2022

4 Crypto Gambling Trends Which Will Transform the Industry in 2023

4 Crypto Gambling Trends Which Will Transform the Industry in 2023

It doesn't exactly take a rocket scientist to guess which of the four predicted trends in crypto gambling will almost certainly take effect in 2023.  That would be increased regulatory scrutiny. 

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Dec/16/2022

AskGamblers Sells for €45m, Indiana Nearly Breaks Its Own Record

AskGamblers Sells for €45m, Indiana Nearly Breaks Its Own Record

The buyer is one Gaming Innovation Group (GiG).  They are slated to pay €20m in cash on closing, €10m 12 months after closing and the €15m balance 24 months after closing.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Dec/15/2022

Hustler Casino Concludes 'Vibratorgate' Live Streaming Tournament Probe

Hustler Casino Concludes 'Vibratorgate' Live Streaming Tournament Probe

Find out what the casino uncovered after story makes national headlines.

Submitted by Ace King on, Dec/15/2022

PlayUP License Denied in Ohio, Penn Fined

Ohio Casino Control Commission Denies PlayUP License Over Possible 'Illegal Activity'

Ohio Gaming Commission also ordered a cease and desist against PlayUp with more details forthcoming.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Dec/14/2022

Bankman-Fried's Mom Laughs During Hearing After Being Told Son a Fugitive

Bankman-Fried's Mom Laughs During Hearing After Being Told Son a Fugitive

His father, Joseph Bankman, "occasionally put his fingers in his ears as if to drown out the sound of the proceedings," per CoinDesk.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Dec/14/2022

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

WAR Goes to War With Kimmel After Called Out During Monologue: 'Jimmy is a Bore'

"Anytime Jimmy wants to invite me on to have a fair debate on Trump and Fauci, let’s dance!" Root says.  "Now THAT would actually be entertaining. A ton of conservatives would tune into watch that debate! He’d get his highest rated show in years."

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Dec/13/2022

Kimmel Says Root 'Embarrassed Himself for Defending Trump'

Kimmel Says Root 'Embarrassed Himself for Defending Trump'

Plus BettingUSA.com founder talks current USA legal betting landscape and first ever Betting Meetup announced for Illinois.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Dec/13/2022

Latest UKGC Report Finds £3bn Slots GGY and More Female Gamblers Online

Latest UKGC Report Finds £3bn Slots GGY and More Female Gamblers Online

Twice each year, the UK’s Gambling Commission releases its industry report, covering findings of average consumer spending, gross gambling revenues, the split between online and retail, and much more. On November 24, one of the leading authorities in global gambling licensing and regulation unveiled its newest figures for the gambling industry of Great Britain. 

Submitted by Payton on, Dec/13/2022

Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried Arrested in Bahamas, Being Extradited to US

Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried Arrested in Bahamas, Being Extradited to US

No word yet on whether FTX Compliance Officer once tied to giant online poker cheating scandal will be criminally charged.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Dec/13/2022

Encore First to Get Mass Sports Betting License....Others in Limbo

Encore First to Get Mass Sports Betting License....Others in Limbo

"I think it'll do pretty good for us," said Jim Ghikas, general manager of Mike's Roast Beef, right across the street from Encore. "A lot of people go in there already and they do come here afterwards, and more bettors in there will only increase our business. We're looking forward to it." 

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Dec/12/2022

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

Patrons Intervene to Help Catch Cage Robber at Beau Rivage Casino Ahead of G911 Visit

Patrons Intervene to Help Catch Cage Robber at Beau Rivage Casino Ahead of G911 Visit

This state-of-the-art BetMGM Book Bar & Grill is a high-energy sports entertainment and dining.  Our "Bet of the Century" was on the winning LA Chargers, so watching it here was an enjoyable experience.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Dec/12/2022

Wheelchair Bound Man Thrown Down Stairs Just Latest in Sick Sportsbook Social Media Trend

Wheelchair Bound Man Thrown Down Stairs Just Latest in Sick Sportsbook Social Media Trend

Cringeworthy social media posting comes at a time when Commonwealth of Massachusetts commissioners delay BetMGM's mobile sports betting application out of "concerns".

Submitted by C Costigan on, Dec/12/2022

Sports Betting in Illinois Hits New Record in October

Sports Betting in Illinois Slows in February

Until March 5, 2022, Illinois sports bettors were required to visit an Illinois casino or racetrack in order to register for an online sports betting account.  Illinois gamblers can now set up accounts directly online or via their mobile devices.   The timing could not be any better as the industry showed signs of a slowdown in February.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Dec/09/2022

What to Make of the Twitch Gambling Ban

What to Make of the Twitch Gambling Ban

As is often the case in the online casino industry, important events might only make a small ripple in mainstream news reports. However, the recent ban of casino streaming on the Twitch platform made resonating with plenty, as it opened up questions on areas like free speech, regulation of the internet, protection of minors, and so on.  

Submitted by Payton on, Dec/09/2022

Portnoy-Penn Relationship Raises Concerns in Mass...BetMGM Decision Delayed Too

Portnoy-Penn Relationship Raises Concerns in Mass...BetMGM Decision Delayed Too

Commissioner questions what the relationship means in terms of suitability, honesty, and integrity of the applicant. Meanwhile, BetMGM partnership with MGM Springfield raises questions as well.

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Dec/08/2022

Lucky Hearts Poker Open Returns to Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla

Lucky Hearts Poker Open Returns to Seminole Hard Rock

The tournament kicks off with the $600 Deep Stack No Limit Hold’em opener featuring a $1 million guaranteed prize pool.

Submitted by Press Release on, Dec/08/2022

Caesars Running Afoul of DGE in NJ As AGA Continues It's 'Look at That Birdie Over There' Routine

Caesars Running Afoul of DGE in NJ

American Gaming Association CEO Bill Miller called them “a scourge on our society".  He wasn't referring to Caesars though.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Dec/08/2022

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

Kick Streaming Platform Called Out for Reported Connection to Stake.com

Kick Streaming Platform Called Out for Reported Connection to Stake.com

Twitch is no longer the sole social media streaming site in town.  Enter Kick, which promises a better cut for streamers.   And unlike Twitch, which banned unlicensed crypto gambling websites like Stake.com recently, Kick welcomes gambling promotions to its platform.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Dec/07/2022

Vegas Reports 2022 FIFA World Cup Betting Down

Vegas Reports 2022 FIFA World Cup Betting Down

When we last had a World Cup, FanDuel and DraftKings were for the most part nonexistent, at least in their current sportsbook incarnation.  Prior to this period, the two companies operated as successful daily fantasy sports businesses.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Dec/06/2022

ThePOGG.com Casino Affiliate Goes Up For Sale

ThePOGG.com Casino Affiliate Goes Up For Sale

iGaming affiliate and dispute mediation site ThePOGG.com is now being offered for sale to interested parties. ThePOGG.com is one of the most recognisable brands in the sector having established an unparalleled reputation via its authoritative content, unique role as an Alternative Dispute Resolution provider and its work in the area of responsible gambling.

Submitted by Press Release on, Dec/06/2022

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

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