Gambling News
Gambling, Tobacco Lobbyists Among Biggest Spenders in Maine

New lobbying reports show that gambling, tobacco, utility and marijuana groups are among the top spenders on lobbying so far this session in Maine.
Sports Betting Software vs. a Pay Per Head

Everyone who has ever placed a sports wager has thought about opening their own sportsbook or bookie service. Heck, most bettors would love to have the glamour and lifestyle that comes from owning a sportsbook.
Big Fish Games Class Action Suit: Used Illegal Gambling Practices

Their commercials were everywhere and now the Big Fish Casino is paying the price for success.
Governor Chris Christie to Join Sports Betting Hall of Fame at Betting on Sports America

Governor Chris Christie is to be recognised by the sports betting industry for the pioneering role that he played in widening the scope for sports betting in the US.
Oddsshark Banned From New Jersey

The popular odds provider website Oddsshark.com has apparently been banned from the state of New Jersey.
PokerStars Gets Rid of Player Rewards by 55% in MTT’s: Call for Boycott

PokerStars, the world's largest real money online poker room, is no stranger to pissing off long time high roller customers through an effort to gain more traction in the recreational space, but their latest move even had their own news partner flabergasted.
5 Top Tips for Online Gambling Affiliates

AffiliateInsider offers up five top tips to ensure success for online gambling affiliates.
Bitcoin Sees First Sharp Rise in Months: Possible End to Five-Month Losing Streak

Following a sharp decline in its price from over $6000 to around $3500 these last five months, Bitcoin was at a one-month high Monday, up nearly 7% on the day to just over $3800.
Malta Suspends Series of Online Gambling Licenses

This week, the ‘Malta Gaming Authority -MGA’ has announced a trio of licensee suspensions for online gambling companies.
IT Security, Safe Gambling, Match-Fixing and More Headline Prague Gaming Summit 2019

”Safe Gambling” is a new term used in the industry and is a possible replacer for the notion ”responsible gambling”.
Man Claims Casino Responsible for Amputated Foot

Howard Thompson claims that the sun deck at Harrah's Casino in Philadelphia is responsible for partially cooking his foot, resulting in an amputation.
Bill Seeks to Legalize Sports Betting in Maryland

The state of Maryland is inching closer towards legalizing sports wagering.
Sports Betting Could Have to Contend With Insider Trading Laws

Andrew Mentock of ozy.com details how insider trading laws could soon impact the world of sports wagering.
Film Based on Phil Ivey Card Counting in the Works: 'The Baccarat Queen'

Ivanhoe Pictures, the division of SK Global that recently produced "Crazy Rich Asians, is about to start working on its latest project, a film that will delve into the 2012 accusation by Crockford’s Casino that poker pro Phil Ivey had won £7.8 million unfairly while playing a form of baccarat called punto banco.
Sites Like Draftkings Sportsbook - Alternatives

Tired of Draftkings or just looking for a companion site to maximize value? Below we feature Draftkings alternatives.
AAF Here to Stay With MGM Investing Heavily in Betting Technology

In its first week, the Alliance of American Football (or AAF) surpassed all expectations, posting impressive ratings its first night and ranking as the most downloaded app Sunday. But the real focus will be long-term on sports gambling data and technology.
VSIN Insight on Today's NHL, NCAA Basketball, and Where Growth Will Occur in Sports Betting - February 16

Jonathan Von Tobel and Amal Shah are joined by Greg "Hoops" Peterson and Derek Stevens and Mike Palm down at the Long Bar to give you all the best insight on today's NHL, NCAA basketball, and more.
Former Top Cop Accused of Pawning Guns to Fuel Gambling Addiction

An attorney for fired Hallendale, Florida police officer Yan Kleyman, claims Department superiors were well aware of his client's gambling addiction.
This is How Media Companies Will be Transformed Into Sportsbooks

Recode has spoken to a number of experts who offer a glimpse into the future of sports betting in the United States and how media giants hope to get a piece of the pie. Drudge featured the link to this article prominently atop their page Friday afternoon.
USA Sports Betting Guide - 2019
Below you will find all the latest sports betting news as it pertains to the United States. All news is in alphabetical order, including states.
Sinclair TV, MY LVTV and VSIN Partner for Sports Betting Broadcast Television Deal

LAS VEGAS – Sinclair Broadcast Group (Nasdaq: SBGI) and VSiN (Vegas Stats & Information Network), the first network dedicated exclusively to sports gambling, today announced a partnership that will bring sports betting content to broadcast television viewers in Nevada.
Ascend FS and SBC announce partnership ahead of Betting on Sports America

Ascend FS, the market leader in data-driven charitable fundraising solutions and sponsorship activation in the gaming sector, has been officially named a Supporting Partner for the largest sports betting trade conference in the United States – Betting on Sports America.
Caesars Jumps on News That Icahn is Pushing for Sale

Caesars Entertainment shares rose 6 percent on news that activist shareholder Carl Icahn is pushing the company to sell.
Will Legalizing Sports Gambling Hinder Your Sportsbook Business?

Do you think legalization will help or hinder your sportsbook business? Trust us, it’s going to help individual bookies. Find out why and how, and stay ahead of the legalization!
MGM CEO: New Wire Act Interpretation 'Unenforceable'

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The chairman and chief executive officer of casino operator MGM Resorts International on Wednesday decried a U.S. Department of Justice opinion that is threatening the viability of online gambling and also blamed the recent partial government shutdown for fewer Las Vegas visitors during the Chinese New Year.
Rhode Island One Step Closer to Offering Online Sports Betting Statewide

A bill to allow mobile wagering for sports betting in Rhode Island has passed the state Senate.
How Does a Pay Per Head Work?

A Pay Per Head business is one in which you pay X amount of dollars per customer per week to have another company run nearly every aspect of your bookmaking business.
Sports Betting Could Generate $20 Million Annually in Kentucky

Legal sports betting in Kentucky could be worth at least $20 million a year in new taxes, with most of it going to the state's struggling public pension systems, according to an analysis of a proposal in the House of Representatives.
Alabama Church Destroyed by Tornado Returns $25K Donation From Casino

An Alabama church damaged by a tornado is returning a $25,000 donation from a casino because it doesn't support gambling.
Advertisement Banning Trends in the European Union and the Balkans for Online Gambling

There has been a recent wave that has swept across the gambling industry and had the form of banning gambling related advertisement. This is the case in many European jurisdictions, but we are not excluding that this is a global wave. Media outlets have reported that such bans are scheduled to be included in Asia as well.