Business & Financial

"Cleansed" Offshore Sportsbooks Will Be Welcome in Newly Regulated Ontario Market

"Cleansed" Offshore Sportsbooks Will Be Welcome in Newly Regulated Ontario Market

Plus Right Angle Sports looks at the pros and cons of modeling and power rating adjustments.  And Catena Media Reports continued strength in North America mmid more restrictions elsewhere.  Also: BetCRIS coming to the Hard Rock as SBC Summit Latinoamérica premium sponsor this November 1-3.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Aug/18/2022

Cocca’s Pizza, Irish Bob’s Pub, Steel Valley Entertainment Among Dozen Plus to Get Sports Betting Licenses in Ohio

Cocca’s Pizza,  Irish Bob’s Pub, Steel Valley Entertainment Among Dozen Plus to Get Sports Betting Licenses in Ohio

Some dozen venues just got approved by the Ohio Casino Control Commission in recent days, including pizzarias.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Aug/18/2022

Blockchain and Metaverse Expert Agency CoinPoint Sign a Strategic Partnership

Blockchain and Metaverse Expert Agency CoinPoint Sign a Strategic Partnership

Plus EU’s new AML watchdog spells trouble for ‘crypto’ crooks

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Aug/18/2022

The Ethereum Merge is Coming: CoinBase to Pause Transactions

Ethereum is anticipated to move to Proof-of-Stake (PoS) on or around September 15, 2022 making it more secure, less energy-intensive, and better for implementing new scaling solutions.  Coinbase and other crypto exchanges are pausing Ethereum and ERC-20 withdrawals and deposits during the merge

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Aug/17/2022

Entain Receives Historic £17mn Fine

Entain Receives Historic £17mn Fine

The company has admitted wrongdoing though it appears to be shifting blame towards previous owners....and continues to do so three years later.  Helen Thomas of the Financial Times calls them out.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Aug/17/2022

NJ Sports Betting Handle Falls 16%

NJ Sports Betting Handle Falls 16%

The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement show that the casinos in total won just shy of $299 million from in-person gamblers, slightly more than the $277 million won pre-pandemic in July 2019.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Aug/17/2022

Can I Bet the Little League World Series on the Caesars Sportsbook App?

Can I Bet the Little League World Series on the Caesars Sportsbook App?

Caesars Sportsbook prohibits betting on youth events such as the Little League World Series.  Other popular sportsbooks like long established BetOnline have zero qualms about taking bets on the Little League World Series and have already released odds for 2022 (Wed, Aug 17, 2022 – Sun, Aug 28, 2022).

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Aug/16/2022

What Are the Biggest Business Blunders Online Bookie Software Will Help Prevent?

As a bookie, mistakes can be costly. Having the right online bookie software can help minimize potential blunders. Here's how.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/16/2022

Disney to Offer Sports Betting?

Disney to Offer Sports Betting?

Activist investor Daniel Loeb’s Third Point hedge fund wants Disney to get more involved in sports betting.  More specifically, he wants ESPN spun off.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Aug/16/2022

BitMart Loses Bid to Limit FTC Probe, Gambling Kingpin Arrested

BitMart Loses Bid to Limit FTC Probe, Gambling Kingpin Arrested

On August 9, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued an order denying the petition sought by the New Jersey-based Bachi.Tech Corporation to quash or limit portions of a Civil Investigative Demand (CID).

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Aug/16/2022

Spank Odds Almost Ready to Go: Now Everyone Will Have Access to Pinnacle Line Moves

Spank Odds Almost Ready to Go: Now Everyone Will Have Access to Pinnacle Line Moves

At one point this past month, Spank Odds was among the most searched for terms coming to the Gambling911.com website and its founder, Gadoon “Spanky” Kryollos, has been heavily promoting the free odds service via social media platforms such as Twitter.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/16/2022

Micro-Betting Explained: What Are the Sports Best Suited for This Wagering Model?

Micro-Betting Explained: What Are the Sports Best Suited for This Wagering Model?

Speaking to iGaming NEXT, venture capitalist and managing partner of Sharp Alpha Advisors Lloyd Danzig said: “Soccer is a low-scoring game with a continuous clock, minimal stoppages, and far fewer discrete events as compared to the most popular US sports. Basketball, baseball, and American football appear to be especially well-suited for micro-betting.”

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Aug/15/2022

Hashing it Out: Tyler Farnsworth - Chief Marketing Officer - Built By Gamers

Hashing it Out: Tyler Farnsworth - Chief Marketing Officer - Built By Gamers

Micropayments are set to disrupt the current revenue models in the gaming space, especially following recent news that YouTube influencer and boxer Jake Paul has launched his own microbetting-focused sports betting website.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Aug/15/2022

Weltbet and Rolletto.com Complaints: Do They Have Merit?

"Just a heads up for anyone thinking of promoting WeltBet or Rolletto.com - Don't," warns Head of Operations at Traffic Label Limited, Phil Blackwell, via his LinkedIn Page.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Aug/14/2022

MLB Becomes First Major Sports League to Support Sports Betting Initiative in California

MLB Becomes First Major Sports League to Support Sports Betting Initiative in California

The MLB supports Prop 27, one of two referendums appearing on the November ballot.  Prop 27 would make it lawful to operate mobile sports betting in the state.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Aug/14/2022

Why You Need a Price Per Player Sportsbook Software

Why You Need a Price Per Player Sportsbook Software

A price per player sportsbook software typically charges $5 and up per player per week while offering everything from odds, live betting, full reporting, 24-7 customer service and even a live dealer online casino.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Aug/12/2022

FanDuel Continues to Kill It: Outshines the Competition Again

FanDuel Continues to Kill It: Outshines the Competition Again

Parlays, synergies between its Daily Fantasy Sports product and sports betting along with a partnership deal with Pat McAfee and Turner Sports has helped FanDuel drive significant revenues for the second quarter of 2022.  FanDuel reported a $22 million adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Aug/12/2022

Why Do Crypto Bettors Prefer Provably Fair Casino Game

Why Do Crypto Bettors Prefer Provably Fair Casino Game

When we place wagers on casino games, we’re betting on the outcome of randomly generated numbers. In traditional online gaming, operators control the RGNs, but in provably fair casino games, those randomly generated numbers are out of the casino operator’s control.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Aug/12/2022

More Vegas Flooding: Casinos Under Water

More Vegas Flooding: Casinos Under Water

It's being called the worst monoon season in over ten years. Video from the strip showed water rushing through parking garages and flooding on streets along the Strip. Heavy rains caused water intrusion in the Planet Hollywood casino as well.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Aug/12/2022

CEO Jason Robins: "DraftKings Inc. Didn’t Come About on the First Try, or Even the Second or Third"

CEO Jason Robins: "DraftKings Inc. Didn’t Come About on the First Try"

In an incredibly candid post on LinkedIn Thursday, DraftKings CEO admitted that the company took some time to come to fruition.  Its DNA can be found at, of all places, Vistaprint.

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Aug/11/2022

Bovada.LV Downgraded to a D- By Sports Book Review From an A+?

Bovada.LV Downgraded to a D- By Sports Book Review?

Since shifting to a U.S. regulated sportsbook focused market, SportsBookReview has apparently lost its love for Bovada.lv....in a big way.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/11/2022

SEC Launches Probe Into Coinbase’s Staking Programs, Plus PositivelyDisruptive Companies Under Ayre Ventures

One of the CoinBase's long term goals is to become the #1 staking provider. Staking platforms deploy the staked crypto to help verify transactions and boost blockchain security.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Aug/11/2022

Poker Legend Molly Bloom to Host €10,000 'Molly's Game' at SBC Summit Barcelona

Poker Legend Molly Bloom to Host €10,000 'Molly's Game' at SBC Summit Barcelona

The real life author and organiser of high-stakes celebrity poker games that inspired the film "Molly's Game" will be delivering a keynote speech and host an exclusive €10,000 invitational poker tournament.

Submitted by Ace King on, Aug/11/2022

Catena Anticipates Job Cuts in Europe

Catena Anticipates Job Cuts in Europe

The company announced that it is expanding the strategic review it initiated on 20 May to its entire European online sports betting and casino affiliation business.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Aug/10/2022

Kroger to Allow Sports Betting

Supermarket chain has applied for a sports betting license in this U.S. state.....

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Aug/10/2022

Custom Tabs At SpankOdds, The MMA Has a Judging Problem in Texas, And Feds Reviewing Wisconsin Sports Betting

"Open scoring doesn’t solve judging problems in mma or boxing. People just don’t see things the same and/or they have bias in their scoring for countless reasons," Oddessa noted in regard to the MMA judging concerns.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Aug/10/2022

No New Audits for Gamblers Making Under $400K

No New Audits for Gamblers Making Under $400K

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on CNN confirmed what White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre promised earlier in the day

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Aug/09/2022

Charting Capability of SpankOdds, NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Hot Handles, and the End of Sports Betting Leads?

Charting Capability of SpankOdds Line Service

Four players are drawing a double-digit percentage handle for NFL Offensive RoY with Christian Watson leading the way.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Aug/09/2022

Circa Sports to Host Free Football Preview Party and Sports Betting Panel With Brian Urlacher, Shaun King, More

Former Pro Football Players and Betting Experts to Share Insights on Upcoming Season, Predictions for Circa Sports’ Record-Breaking Football Contests and More

Submitted by Press Release on, Aug/09/2022

Making a Living From Sports Betting

Making a Living From Sports Betting

Success (win/profit) rate tends to be in the 55% to 65% range as opposed to those laughable 85% to 100% claims you read on tout websites.  

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Aug/09/2022

Breaking News

Manifold Eliminates Sweepstakes Model

Manifold announced Wednesday night it was doing away with its sweepstakes model.  The company is asking users to redeem their sweepcash by March 28.