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Can't Bet With Draftkings From Missouri

Can't Bet With Draftkings From Missouri

Here's the dilemma, your Kansas City Chiefs are going to their second Super Bowl and the Draftkings commercials are popping up everywhere.  Only problem, you're in Missouri and Draftkings does not take bets from the Show Me State. 

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Feb/07/2021

Can I Bet Sports on the Fox Bet App From the State of Illinois?

Can I Bet Sports on the Fox Bet App From the State of Illinois?

It was not immediately clear if or when Fox Bet might launch its mobile app in the great state of Illinois.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Feb/06/2021

Can I Bet on Fox Bet From My State?

Can I Bet on Fox Bet From My State?

Unless you happen to live in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Michigan and Colorado, you will be prohibited from betting at Fox Bet.  There are excellent alternatives, including BetUS.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Feb/06/2021

Can I Bet Sports on the FOX Bet App From California?

Can I Bet Sports on FOX Bet Online From California?

You will be unable to bet sports using the Fox Bet app from California, however, a number of other online sportsbooks are accessible from the state, including BetUS.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Feb/06/2021

Chris Moneymaker Becomes an Americas Cardroom Team Pro

Chris Moneymaker Becomes an Americas Cardroom Team Pro

Gambling911.com is thrilled to announce that Chris Moneymaker, the first ever world champion after qualifying at an online poker site, has been named the latest Americas Cardoom team pro. 

Submitted by Ace King on, Feb/03/2021

Can't Bet the Cavaliers, Hokies on William Hill App From Virginia

Can't Bet the Cavaliers, Hokies on William Hill App From Virginia

Those looking to bet on the William Hill app from the commonwealth of Virginia are prohobited from doing so on any of the in-state schools such as the University of Virginia and VTech.  There are alternatives such as Jazz Sports.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Feb/03/2021

Wallstreetbets.com Domain Has Hit the Market

Wallstreetbets.com Domain Has Hit the Market

Wallstreetbets.com domain is available for sale and the owner has chosen gamblingdomains.io as their broker and marketing partner. The transaction of the domain sale will be processed using escrow.com. The domain was first registered in 1998 and the Reddit group for wallstreetbets was created Jan 31st, 2012. 

Submitted by Press Release on, Feb/03/2021

Where Can I Bet the Super Bowl Online From Tennessee?

Where Can I Bet the Super Bowl Online From Tennessee?

Should I drop my offshore sportsbook now that Tennessee has legalized and begun regulating in-state sports betting sites?  It depends.  For one, the in-state licensed books will require individuals to be at least 21 (offshore books the minimum age is 18). 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Feb/01/2021

Mason: "Super Bowl 55 Will Be Biggest Betting Event in History"

Mason: "Super Bowl 55 Will Be Biggest Betting Event in History"

Dave Mason of BetOnline says the action he has seen for Super Bowl 55 is the most in his lifetime and in the history of that 22-year-old sportsbook.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jan/31/2021

Fox Bet, PokerStars Latest to Launch in Michigan

Fox Bet, PokerStars Latest to Launch in Michigan

FOX Bet & PokerStars, the world’s largest and most popular online poker product, and Stars Casino today launch an incredible array of real money online gaming and betting brands in Michigan. From superior sports betting to poker, blackjack and much more, the in-app experience and shared wallet provides consumers with a variety of exciting ways to play and engage, revolutionizing the fan experience.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Jan/29/2021

Virus Aid, No New Taxes Top US Gambling Industry 2021 Goals

Virus Aid, No New Taxes Top US Gambling Industry 2021 Goals

The U.S. gambling industry wants additional financial aid from the next round of coronavirus stimulus legislation, and promises to fight new or higher taxes on its operations as it works to recover from the pandemic.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Jan/28/2021

The Athletic Becomes BetMGM's Exclusive Sports Betting Partner in USA

The Athletic, a leading digital sports media company, and BetMGM have agreed to a partnership in which BetMGM has become The Athletic’s exclusive sports betting partner in the United States. Key details of the agreement include the creation of The Athletic Betting Hub, a new content vertical for The Athletic, as well as further in-depth content and product integrations between the two companies.

Submitted by Press Release on, Jan/28/2021

Without Adelson, Las Vegas Sands Posts $299 Million Loss

Without Adelson, Las Vegas Sands Posts $299 Million Loss

Las Vegas Sands Corp. posted a fourth-quarter loss of $299 million, after reporting a profit in the same period a year earlier, as the casino and resort operator saw its business dry up due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Jan/27/2021

Where Can I Bet The Super Bowl Online From Michigan?

Where Can I Bet The Super Bowl Online From Michigan?

State-licensed Michigan online sportsbooks are now live just in time for taking bets on this year's Super Bowl, but remember that the apps trace all your activity and will be reported to the IRS once you meet a specified threshold.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jan/27/2021

IGT and FanDuel Group Bring Omnichannel Sports Betting to Michigan

IGT and FanDuel Group Bring Omnichannel Sports Betting to Michigan

International Game Technology PLC (“IGT”) (NYSE: IGT) announced today that its PlaySports platform is powering the recently launched FanDuel Sportsbook mobile app in Michigan, the latest U.S. state to introduce regulated online sports betting and iGaming. I

Submitted by Press Release on, Jan/26/2021

Does iGaming in the US Market Have a Serious Impact?

Does iGaming in the US Market Have a Serious Impact?

With the state of Michigan allowing for legalized online casino games in addition to sports betting, Innovation and Strategy Consultant for the gaming industry, David Sargeant, posed the question:  Does igaming make a difference?

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jan/26/2021

Bally's Acquires Monkey Knife Fight Fantasy Game Platform

Bally's Acquires Monkey Knife Fight Fantasy Game Platform

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Bally’s continued its acquisition juggernaut Monday, acquiring the daily fantasy sports company Monkey Knife Fight in an all-stock transaction that further widens the fast-growing company’s drive to add casino, online sports betting and media companies.

Providence, Rhode Island-based Bally’s becomes the third U.S. sports betting company to have a daily fantasy sports component, along with DraftKings and FanDuel.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Jan/25/2021

FanDuel Group Brings FanDuel Sportsbook & Casino to Michigan

FanDuel Group Brings FanDuel Sportsbook & Casino to Michigan

FanDuel Group, in collaboration with MotorCity Casino, officiallylaunched a fully integrated, real money online gaming experience for residents and visitors to the state of Michigan Friday January 22, 2021.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/22/2021

Can't Bet the Cavs From Virginia

Can't Bet the Cavs From Virginia

Sports betting officially launched in the commonwealth of Virginia Thursday, courtesy of FanDuel.  You just can't bet your beloved Cavaliers there.  A number of offshore sportsbooks the likes of BetUS are still accessible from Virginia and do take bets on the Cavs, so no worries there.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jan/21/2021

Indiana Casino Bigwig Fights State Over Ouster Order

Indiana Casino Bigwig Fights State Over Ouster Order

A longtime heavyweight in Indiana’s gambling industry is fighting state regulators’ attempts to force him to give up his stake in a Lake Michigan casino and a $300 million new casino project in Gary.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Jan/21/2021

Rovell Claims Barstool Sports "Making History" With 19.1 Hold Percentage

Rovell Claims Barstool Sports "Making History" With 19.1 Hold Percentage

Action Network's Darren Rovell claimed Tuesday that Barstool Sportsbook "made more money from their bettors per dollar than any book in history" last month.  He noted they were third in overall action in the Keystone State of Pennsylvania.

Submitted by Tony Caliente on, Jan/19/2021

Online Gambling Kicks Off in Michigan Friday

Online Gambling Kicks Off in Michigan Friday

In-state licensed sportsbooks and online casinos can now begin taking bets from Michigan residents and visitors beginning Noon Friday.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/19/2021

Bragg Gaming Launches With Betway

Bragg Gaming Launches With Betway

ORYX Gaming, a Bragg Gaming Group company ( TSXV: BRAG, OTC:BRGGF ), announced today that its entire RGS portfolio has gone live with leading global online sports betting and casino operator Betway via their market-leading ORYX Hub platform. Betway is licensed in several key jurisdictions. 

Submitted by Press Release on, Jan/14/2021

Payments Crucial to Ongoing Growth of US Online Sports-Betting Market

Payments Crucial to Ongoing Growth of US Online Sports-Betting Market

Quickly and easily receiving payouts of winnings is the most important factor for U.S. sports bettors when selecting an online sportsbook, and prioritized by 37% of players, according to research released today by Paysafe, a leading integrated payments platform. The latest All the Ways Players Pay report also suggests that offering digital wallets and other alternative payment methods allows sportsbooks to overcome the challenge of card declines.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jan/14/2021

Casino Billionaire, GOP Mega Donor Sheldon Adelson Dies

Casino Billionaire, GOP Mega Donor Sheldon Adelson Dies

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Sheldon Adelson, the billionaire mogul and power broker who built a casino empire spanning from Las Vegas to China and became a singular force in domestic and international politics has died after a long illness.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Jan/12/2021

Bitcoin Hits One-Week Low as Rising U.S. Yields Dent Rally

Bitcoin Hits One-Week Low as Rising U.S. Yields Dent Rally

Cryptocurrencies plunged on Monday, with bitcoin dropping more than 12% to a one-week low

Submitted by Reuters on, Jan/11/2021

Tennessee Panel OKs 5th Online Sportsbook Operator

Tennessee Panel OKs 5th Online Sportsbook Operator

A Tennessee panel conditionally approved a license for a fifth sportsbook operator Wednesday under the state’s online-only sports betting program.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Jan/07/2021

US Sports Bet Revenue Could hit $3B in 2021; NY Backs Mobile

US Sports Bet Revenue Could hit $3B in 2021; NY Backs Mobile

On a day when New York’s governor did an about-face and embraced mobile sports betting as a way to deal with financial losses stemming from the coronavirus pandemic, a company that tracks gambling legislation and performance predicted that revenue from legal sports betting could reach $3.1 billion in 2021 and as much as $10 billion within five years.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Jan/06/2021

BetAmerica Sportsbook to be Absorbed Into TwinSpires

BetAmerica Sportsbook to be Absorbed Into TwinSpires

Churchill Downs Incorporated (“CDI” or “Company”) (Nasdaq: CHDN) announced today it will move to a single brand strategy for its online wagering segment by rebranding the Company’s sportsbook and iGaming platform as TwinSpires.

Submitted by Press Release on, Jan/05/2021

GAN Limited Completes Acquisition of Coolbet

GAN Limited Completes Acquisition of Coolbet

GAN Limited (the “Company” or “GAN”) (NASDAQ: GAN), a leading business-to-business supplier of internet gaming software-as-a-service solutions to the U.S. land-based casino industry, today announced the completion of the Vincent Group p.l.c. (“Coolbet”) acquisition for a total purchase price of €149.1 million (or $175.9 million) 1 in cash and stock, as adjusted pursuant to the Share Exchange Agreement.

Submitted by Press Release on, Jan/05/2021

Breaking News

Miracle: Celebrity Poker Pro James Woods Home Survives Fire

After days of believing his Pacific Palisades, California home had burned down during this week's devastating wildfires, celebrity poker pro James Woods announced via Twitter it miraculous is still standing.  Everything around the sprawling property had burned.