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Hollywood Actor, Poker Pro James Woods Says He Will Sue the DNC

Hollywood Actor, Poker Pro James Woods Says He Will Sue the DNC

Woods reacted to allegations that the DNC and Twitter colluding to suspend him from the social media platform.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Dec/02/2022

Universal Disgust at PointsBet Brees Lightning Strike Stunt FAIL

Universal Disgust at PointsBet Brees Lightning Strike Stunt FAIL

"What a tasteless, classless and insensitive PR stunt!" one person wrote as internet lights up.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Dec/02/2022

Drew Brees Struck By Lightning While Shooting Commercial for PointsBet

The incident took place in Catatumbo along Lake Maracaibo in a video that went viral on Friday morning. 

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Dec/02/2022

1Win - Best Sportsbook for Canadian Players | Review

Online Gambling Market Grows to Around $4 Billion in Canada

This article will help you get to know the 1Win bookmaker in Canada in more detail. You will find out how to get bonuses, how to make a deposit, information about the app and much more.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Dec/02/2022

Opportunities Emerging for US Sports Betting Affiliates: Good News in MA With New Designation

Opportunities Emerging for US Sports Betting Affiliates

Sports betting affiliates operating in the commonwealth of Massachusetts will have a "less burdensome" designation, but there remains one major drawback.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Dec/01/2022

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

Increase in Revenue Generated by Casinos in Germany Over the Past Year

Increase in Revenue Generated by Casinos in Germany Over the Past Year

The expansion of online slot machine availability in Germany is economically beneficial. A few short months following the introduction of the new market, the rise in tax receipts was already 15.5% greater. The German Ministry of Finance released the third quarter data for the gaming industry and it reported total tax collections of €596.1 million ($589 million). 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Nov/30/2022

Casinos Coming to a City Near You, But Some More Open Than Others

Casinos Coming to a City Near You, But Some More Open Than Others

Downtowns in some of the U.S. biggest cities are only now beginning to embrace casino gambling.  Witness New York City and Chicago. 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Nov/29/2022

USA Beating Iran a Bloodbath for the Books

USA Beating Iran a Bloodbath for the Books

More than twice as many bets were place on USA (-105) than Iran (+323), England (-230), Wales (+795) and both Draws combined.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Nov/29/2022

Hey FanDuel: HOWE Can You Allow This?

Hey FanDuel: HOWE Can You Allow This?

FanDuel's social media account is a hot mess these days featuring images of battered women and now they are being called out by those in the gaming industry as CEO Amy Howe stays silent.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Nov/29/2022

Online Gambling Trends Expected to Catch on in 2023

Online Gambling Trends Expected to Catch on in 2023

While Artificial Intelligence will be used more to enhance the overall player experience in an online casino and virtual reality could come into its own (emphasis on the word "could"), the hot trend in gaming for 2023 could very well be a call for more enhanced security on many fronts.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Nov/28/2022

Gambling 911 Sits Down With Mattress Mack, Who Won $75 Million Betting World Series

Gambling 911 Sits Down With Mattress Mack, Who Won $75 Million Betting World Series

Earlier this month, Texas furniture mogul Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale won the largest payout ever on a legal sports bet: $75 million from a futures wager that the Houston Astros would win the 2022 World Series.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Nov/28/2022

Red Flags Always There for Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX Exchange

Plus nChain announces the appointment of Christen Ager-Hanssen as its new Group CEO.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Nov/27/2022

Is BetMGM Legal in Texas?

Is BetMGM Legal in Texas?

BetMGM is not available to bet on from the state of Texas.  You do have options though.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Nov/26/2022

NY Times Shock Probe Into US Regulated Sports Betting Industry

NY Times Shock Probe Into US Regulated Sports Betting Industry

It's been a difficult last couple of weeks for the U.S. regulated sports betting sector.  In addition to brands shutting down and wagering accounts getting hacked, now the industry finds it must defend itself against a scathing New York Times investigation, all while the Times colleagues continue crawling into bed with said operators.

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Nov/25/2022

ESPN Reporter Calls Out U.S. Regulated Sportsbooks Over Recent Hackings

ESPN Reporter Calls Out U.S. Regulated Sportsbooks Over Recent Hackings

David Payne Purdum blasts betting giants over poor response to recent crisis.  "Customers deserve better. Period," he says.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Nov/24/2022

Beloved Frugal Gambler Reported Dead at 84...IS ALIVE

Beloved Frugal Gambler Reported Dead at 84...IS ALIVE

She stays at hotel-casinos up to 120 nights a year and never has to pay for a room or meal. She gets shows, manicures, massages, clothes, jewelry, even gifts for her grandchildren

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Nov/24/2022

Trending News Stories in the World of Gambling - November 23, 2022 (Noon ET)

Gambling customers urged to change passwords and 2FAs in betting accounts following well publicized hacks earlier in the week, plus Gambling.com Group purchases the Casinos.com domain name.   GPWA Program Manager passes away days after attending SiGMA.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Nov/23/2022

FTXXX: So Many Screwed as Gambling Site Now Offering Odds on Next Crypto Exchange to Go Under

Those behind the collapsed crypto exchange FTX lived a lavish life of pill-popping, bed-hopping and video games in their $40-million Bahamas penthouse.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Nov/22/2022

$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

DraftKings Confirmed Some $300K Hacked From Accounts

DraftKings Confirmed Some $300K Hacked From Accounts

Hackers appeared to have changed phone numbers associated with the accounts and were able to change the two-factor authentications.

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Nov/22/2022

Fanduel Sportsbook Temporarily Closing Some Betting Accounts Following Hackings

Fanduel Sportsbook Closing Some Betting Accounts Following Hackings

Competitor Draftkings confirmed "some of their customer accounts were hacked for $300,000".

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Nov/21/2022

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

Mickey's Foray Into Sports Betting May Be Nixed Before it Even Begins as Iger Returns to Helm

Mickey's Foray Into Sports Betting May Be Nixed Before it Even Begins as Iger Returns to Helm

Plus Trump tweet odds still available following his reinstatement to the social media platform and subsequent crickets.

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

FanDuel CEO to All Others "You're Going Down!"

FanDuel CEO to All Others "You're Going Down!"

That message might just apply to all of FanDuel's competitors as well, though she likely had one specific in mind.   That would be Fanatics.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Nov/20/2022

Where Can I Bet the FIFA World Cup From Washington State?

Where Can I Bet the FIFA World Cup From Washington State?

An appellate court in Washington has ruled that the site Betcha.com did not violate state gambling laws because users were allowed to back out of bets without paying.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Nov/20/2022

Stagnation of the US Online Casino Market

Stagnation of the US Online Casino Market

In 2013, New Jersey approved online gambling. Delaware had already gone live, and Nevada offered online poker, but NJ was the first state to bring on a complete set of online casino games. In these first few years, several other US states were still moving to pass bills that would legalize online casino gaming.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Nov/18/2022

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