Hot Now: NC Sports Betting Watch, KY Vote, William Hill Sick Fine

Hot Now: NC Sports Betting Watch, NY Vote, William Hill Sick Fine

The commission findings included William Hill customers being able to deposit large amounts without AML checks.  Meanwhile, we await the news on sports betting bills in Kentucky and North Carolina as those states legislative sessions are set to conclude this week.

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Gambling Site Stake.com Denies Ties to Collapsed Crypto Exchange FTX Lawyer

Lawyer was also involved in a high profile insider cheating scandal involving an online poker site.

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MLB Lines Comparisons Between Sportsbooks

Dave Mason of BetOnline reveals how his book compares to others when it comes to Major League Baseball betting.  BetOnline offers a true dime line compared to some books offering greater than 30 cent lines.

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How Does a Price Per Head Business Work? College Students Want in as Senator Demands School Partnership Data

A Price Per Head or PPH business is one that manages an individual’s bookmaking business for them and charges a set price per customer.  These platforms appeal to anyone from college age students to the retiree.

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Binance Hit With CFTC Suit, NC Sports Betting Nears Final Vote and William Hill Nearly Loses its License

Binance Hit With CFTC Suit, NC Sports Betting Nears Final Vote and William Hill Nearly Loses its License

Gambler was allowed to open a new account and spend £23,000 in 20 minutes without any checks.

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Sports Betting Bills Sails Through House

Sports Betting Bills Sails Through NC House Subcommittee - Final Vote Tuesday Afternoon

A bill to legalize sports betting on mobile devices and online in the state of North Carolina is approaching the finish line Tuesday as it sailed through the House committee and was scheduled for a full vote during the afternoon (some time after 3 pm).

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Vote on NC Mobile Sports Betting Measure 11:30 am Tuesday

Vote on NC Mobile Sports Betting Measure 11:30 am Tuesday

House Bill 347 would allow betting on professional, college and other sports from cellphones and other electronic devices in North Carolina, beginning January 2024.  After falling short by a single vote last year, the bill stands a much stronger chance of passing.

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Cardroom Expansion in CA Gains Support, Flutter Shareholders Want More US Listings Plans

“We have an unparalleled number one position in the US where we continue to go from strength to strength,” Flutter chief executive Peter Jackson said. “The combined power of the ‘FanDuel Advantage’ and the ‘Flutter Edge’ delivered our most successful launches to date in Maryland and Ohio.”

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Bookie's Nightmare Becomes a Reality: Public Favorite UConn in the Final Four

The bookies' worst nightmare is forecasted to come true as the UConn Huskies are heavy favorites to take home another college basketball championship.

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Benefits of Using PPH Software, Texas Poker Rooms Under the Microscope Again

Benefits of Using PPH Software, Texas Poker Rooms Under the Microscope Again

Cost savings and reduced time consumption are examined.  Plus Texas poker rooms hit by civil lawsuits alleging ‘organized crime’, oh my.

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Will DraftKings Close My Account if I Win Too Much?

Will DraftKings Close My Account if I Win Too Much?

"Scale makes it easier to limit sharp bettors and bonus hunters", DraftKings CEO Jason Robins recently stated.

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Can I Really Find Free Bookie Software From My State?

Yes, the service though is as little as $3 per player per week and AcePerHead.com is now offering one free week per month for life. 

 

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Texas Sports Gambling Measures in Serious Trouble, MI Revenues Up, RI Looks to Bolster Betting

Rhode Island legislation seeks to allow for betting on in-state teams in "college tournaments".

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Sportsbooks Rooting Against UConn....Thursday Night and Remainder of Tournament

BetOnline has published their biggest liabilities as of Thursday afternoon coming into this year's Sweet 16.  The biggest is UConn.  This includes the remainder of the tournament.

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Bet on the WWE Universal Championship

Bet on the WWE Universal Championship

The odds of any regulated sports betting state accepting bets on professional wrestling are slim to none.  But that won't stop our friends at BetOnline from doing so.  They posted a bunch of WWE odds.

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More Fines Levied, This Time Against Kindred Group: Plus NCAA Biggest Liabilities for Books

Sportsbooks will be rooting for Florida Atlantic and against Texas.

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Texas Introduces Sports Betting Bills, Marketing Firm Fined €675,000 for Promotion of Illegal Gambling Sites

Texas Introduces Sports Betting Bills,

Thus far in 2023, gambling firms across the globe have racked up more than €26 million in fines.

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How to Start a PPH Sportsbook in Texas

Texans want to know how they too can operate a sportsbook business like DraftKings.  They can.  And they only need to pay as little as $3 per player per week.

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Evander Kane 50 Bets a Day, PredictIt Buys More Time, NC Sports Betting Bill Moves Further

Kane filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy with liabilities topping $26 million.  He was said to be struggling and with no way to support his family and found gambling as "a way to make money quick".

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Can't Bet on the Princeton Tigers From New Jersey

Can't Bet on the Princeton Tigers From New Jersey

Are there websites I can bet on the Princeton Tigers from New Jersey?  The state regulated apps do not allow this.

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Can I Bet on Bovada From New York?

Can I Bet on Bovada From New York?

Bovada is not available to new customers in New York, however, there are much better options, some with anonymous wagering accounts.

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Can I Bet on Draftkings Sportsbook App From Arkansas?

Can I Bet on Draftkings Sportsbook App From Arkansas?

You are not able to bet on Draftkings from the great state of Arkansas, but other websites are accessible.

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Please Make Them Stop, Missouri Resurrects Sports Betting Measure and Mack on Bob

Please Make Them Stop, Missouri Resurrects Sports Betting Measure and Mack on Bob

From an endless sea of sports betting commercials to attempts at legalizing the activity in Missouri, we look at some hot stories in today's news as well as an interview with one of the top sports bettors in the country courtesy of the Jim Bob Show.

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Zags Bettors Crushed by Half Court Heave

Zags Bettors Crushed by Half Court Heave

Thomas Somach gives the crazy breakdown that broke the hearts of many a Zags bettor.

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Is PrizePicks Legal in Florida? Miami Hurricanes

PrizePicks is legal in the great state of Florida.  It's not quite sports betting, but it's close. 

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These Tournament Teams Are Making Bookies Cringe on Friday

These Tournament Teams Are Making Bookies Cringe on Friday

Dave Mason and the gang at BetOnline will be rooting hard for USC +2 and Kansas State -7.5 this day.

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Is PrizePicks Legal in Iowa?

Is PrizePicks Legal in Iowa?

PrizePicks is unavailable in the state of Iowa.  Betting is available through various state-regulated apps, offshores and the 'ol reliable local bookies.  Sites like BetUS offer a more extensive real money player prop menu for gamblers 18 and up.

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Barstool Sports 'Can’t Lose Parlays' Can Lose...And Mass Regulators Aren't Laughing

Barstool Sports 'Can’t Lose Parlays' Can Lose...And Mass Regulators Are Pissed

The promo was meant to be a joke but Barstools parent company Penn National forced to pull it.

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Bookies Are 'Shaking in Their Boots' Over New Sports Betting Predictive Model Rithmm

Bookies Are 'Shaking in Their Boots' Over New Sports Betting Predictive Model Rithmm

It employs AI courtesy of the majority female-founded Boston-based MIT-originated startup with roots in DraftKings.  The AI model is said to utilize customized personal information algorithms in order to analyze betting strategies.

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New Online Poker Site 4Poker Launches: Accused Cheat, 'Cult Leader' Behind Company

New Online Poker Site 4Poker Launches: Accused Cheat, 'Cult Leader' Behind Company

All-Time Poker Money Leader Bryn Kenney would later go on to deny the allegations against him that included having the ability to view another player's horse's screen while they were playing online poker. 

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