Business & Financial
Can't Bet the National Anthem Super Bowl Prop at BetMGM
Make no mistake about it, BetMGM didn't become the US second largest online sportsbook by offering limited wagering options. That said, they will NOT be taking bets on this year's Super Bowl National Anthem. There are some other great options however.
FanDuel Denies Gambling911 Story About Voided Bets
Gambling 911 reported last week that FanDuel had violated its own official sports betting rules a week earlier when it voided proposition bets on an NBA player who played minimally in a game, but did not do so for another player in a similar situation.
Super Bowl Betting Projected to Hit Record $16 Billion
Plus a look at this geotagged twitter data from Sunday Evening (after the matchup was officially set) to now, tracking official fan hashtags in each state to see who is rooting for the Chiefs or Eagles in Super Bowl 57.
Clarion Gaming Confirms No More London Beginning 2025: Brexit to Blame
Apparently London will still bid for the event alongside Madrid and Paris, but major exhibitors such as Novomatic and TCS have simply decided they don't want to deal with all the Brexit-related import duties and costs.
BetFred to Open its Sportsbook at Mohegan Sun in Vegas February 9
Betfred was granted approval from the Nevada Gaming Commission and Nevada Gaming Control Board to manage sports wagering at the Mohegan Sun Sportsbook on Thursday, January 25.
Online Sports Betting: Everything You Need to Know About Blockchain Integration
Cryptocurrency is continuing to gain popularity as more people become familiar with its benefits and use cases. With its advantages over traditional fiat currency, the popularity of cryptocurrency is expected to continue growing in the coming years.
SpankOdds to Remain Free Through NFL Kickoff 2023, Last Call for London
Plus this week may be the last time ICE, the i-Gaming mega event, is held in London as other cities are being looked at for the future.
5Dimes Vows to Stay Open Through Super Bowl
Following Gambling911.com's blockbuster report that long established 5Dimes is set to close its doors this month, the site operators ensured gamblers they could still place bets for this coming Super Bowl.
Move Over Camp Lejeune Cancer Victims.... The BetMGM Class Action Suit is Here
Attorneys working with ClassAction.org are gathering BetMGM users to take action against the company over a data breach that occurred between May and November 2022.
5Dimes to Shut Down Before Super Bowl?
The widow of 5Dimes founder Sean Creighton has absolutely "had it" with the "incompetence", we are told and is on the "verge of a nervous breakdown".
FanDuel Caught Violating Own Policy
FanDuel sportsbook violated its own official sports betting rules last week when it voided proposition bets on an NBA player who played minimally in a game, but did not do so for another player in a similar situation.
Tulip Trading Case Moves Forward: Would Give Redress for Lost or Stolen Digital Assets
If successful, Tulip Trading will have demonstrated that there is hope for the many who have had their digital assets lost or stolen and have assumed (wrongly) that there is no avenue for redress.
BetFred Joins Forces With Vegas Golden Knights
“We're proud to be partnering with Betfred as they make their arrival here in Las Vegas,” said Golden Knights president Kerry Bubolz. “Betfred's US business is Vegas Born just like we are, and we're excited to help them launch their brand in Nevada.”
Cowboys Star Blasts Barstool Sports: 'You People Are Sick!'
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons went on a rampage against the Barstool Sports Twitter account after shaming him for showing support for a division rival player.
Hey Siri, Who Invented the Super Bowl Halftime Show Cleavage Prop? That Would Be BetOnline's Dave Mason
The history of the Super Bowl Halftime Show cleavage bet is revealed as Gambling911.com probes deep.
Consolidation in the US Regulated Sports Betting Affiliate Space?
Plus Minnesota about to give it another go at pushing for sports betting legalization.
Massachusetts Regulated Sports Betting Kicked Off Today
Legalized sports betting officially kicked off Tuesday January 31, 2023 in Massachusetts immediately following the weekend's NFL conference championship games and right in time for the Super Bowl. The first bet was placed at 10 am ET.
NBCU and PointsBet Extend Betting Deal: Book Must Spend $58 Mil Per Year on Marketing
And deal is not even exclusive as second largest sportsbook operator BetMGM is now joining forces with NBC Universal. BetMGM expects to become profitable soon.
Betting Experts Weigh in on FanDuel Voiding Policy
One of our experts offered: “For anyone that believes they are entitled for a losing bet to be refunded is out of touch with reality. They are the same type of people who support participation trophies."
Can I Bet the Super Bowl on DraftKings From California?
While you won't be able to bet this year's Super Bowl from California using the DraftKings app, there are plenty of other great sportsbooks willing to take your action.
888 Account Suspensions, Exec Exits, Company Shares Lose More Than a Quarter of Value
The company's shares tumbled as much as 14.4% on the news of its anti-laundering failures.
2023 NFL Conference Championship Prop Bets Galore
First off, Dave Mason of BetOnline breaks down the action for us. The early action report reveals that the Niners and the Bengals are public darlings early on.
Luka Prop Bet Controversy: “New PrizePicks Crybabies”?
In recent days there's been plenty of talk within the sports betting community over a gimmick offered up by those primarily in the U.S. regulated market: Offering refunds on player props, often when a player suffers an injury.
Sports Bettors Demand Luka Doncic Prop Bets Be Voided: Petition Filed
Mavericks star Luka Doncic exited in the first quarter of the Mavericks' 99-95 win over the Phoenix Suns on Thursday and now gamblers are demanding FanDuel follow DraftKings lead and void the Luka bets, especially after they did so for Antonio Davis.
Blame Chris Christie for Sports Betting Ad Inundation
Plus a gambler has been sentenced for defrauding the goverment.
Crypto Queen Ruja Ignatova Most Wanted Captured First Odds
Ruja Ignatova, the self-touted "Cryptoqueen" who scammed investors out of $4 billion in 2016, is now one of the FBI's 10 most-wanted fugitives, CNN reported Sunday.
You Suck at Sports Betting! Here's How We Know
Plus Building a Gaming Community on Twitch From Scratch
High Stakes Adventure Vietnam Announced by ACR
$100k in Tourney Buy-ins + All-Expense Paid Poker Trip of a Lifetime
TikTok Gambling Scheme Uncovered, Cryptoqueen Vanishes With $4 Billion
Ruja Ignatova is now one of the FBI’s 10 most-wanted fugitives, alongside accused gang leaders and murderers.
Super Bowl Halftime Show Odds for Rihanna
SportsBetting.ag started releasing its “halftime show” Super Bowl props last week, and a number of them have been pulled off the board or seen drastic changes in odds due information from credible sources and irregular betting patterns.
