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Republicans Favor New Federal Regulation on Sports Gambling
House Republicans strongly favor new federal regulations on sports gambling after the Supreme Court allowed states to open sports books.
Bitcoin Gains Some Ground Wednesday as Google Partially Reverses Ban
Google's partial reverse of its Bitcoin ban has resulted in the price of that cryptocurrency gaining some ground Wednesday. The price of Bitcoin was hovering around $6500 closing in on Midnight Eastern Standard Time.
Choosing an Online Sportsbook - Where to Bet
When choosing an online sportsbook, it's all about options and reputation.
Make Money Online Fast With a Pay Per Head
People are always looking for fast ways to make money online, but more times than not there is always a catch or some kind of scam so it never really works out.
HPT Surpasses $100M Awarded in Colorado
It was a week of milestones for Heartland Poker Tour (HPT) in Colorado. With 496 entries at Golden Gates Casino, HPT eclipsed $100 million in Main Event prize pool money awarded since the tour began in 2005.
5 Questions Regarding the Future of Legalized Sports Betting in US: Watch Live
Since the U.S. Supreme Court threw out decades long prohibition of sports betting, ushering in a new era of all 50 states having the ability to offer the activity should they choose, questions remain. Forbes answers five of these critical questions.
Fortune: Why Sports Executives Are Betting Golf Is the Next Big Gambling Sport
Tiger Woods is Back! He won the Dell Technologies Championship this past weekend and this is likely to translate into a greater interest in Golf both with fans and bettors.
Man Who Fatally Punched Reno Casino Worker Guilty of Murder
A man with an extensive criminal history who fatally punched a Reno casino employee while trying to flee with gambling chips stolen from a blackjack table has been convicted of first-degree murder.
Professional Gamblers Let Down by Legalized Sports Betting in U.S.
A 30-something sports bettor shared his experience with the newly expanded legalized sports wagering market in the United States and he's not very embracing of its arrival.
The Advantages of Using Bookie Management Software
A powerful bookie management software can make the difference between a modest profit and a robust profit or a breakeven season vs. crushing losses.
Gambling Monkeys Shed New Light on Risk Taking Behavior
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University's Mind/Brain Institute believe they have identified an area of the brain linked to the willingness to make risky decisions.
PokerStars Virtual Reality - The Future Of Online Poker?
Unveiled at the EuroGamer event in Birmingham, UK, the technology places the player in an immersive world where they can sit down at a table, handle their cards and chips, spot their opponents tells, and interact with them in real time from around the globe.
James Woods to Twitter: 'Man Up and Slit My Throat With a Knife, Don't Smother Me With a Pillow'
Actor James Woods has been locked out of his Twitter account over a tweet he sent out months ago that was found to be in violation of Twitter’s rules.
Dealer Faces Up to 5 Years in Prison for Cheating Casino Out of $1 Million
Ming Zhang, a Baccarat dealer from Alexandria, Virginia, is facing up to 5 years for his role in scamming a Maryland casino out of $1 million.
Adelson's Anti-Online Poker Coalition to Join the Sports Betting Hearing Fray Thursday
A House hearing on how to better structure sports betting at the federal level is slated for this coming Thursday. Among those in attendance will be the National Football League, American Gaming Association and casino billionaire Sheldon Adelson's anti-online poker coalition.
Westgate Bettor Hopes to Net $450 on $9000 Vikings Moneyline Bet But....
Per David Payne Purdam of ESPN.com, a bettor at the Westgate SuperBook placed a $9,000 moneyline wager on the Minnesota Vikings to beat the Buffalo Bills straight-up at -2,000 odds. That bet will net $450. Easy money, right?
Casumo Online Casino Review
Our friends at LiveCasino.com have released their review of the Casumo online casino. This one, in fact, has just cracked their top 3 live dealer casino brands.
FanDuel Lounge Opens in Meadowlands
Gambling911.com has exclusive photos of the newly opened FanDuel Lounge in the Meadowlands. This will be a great weekend to check it out as neither New York/New Jersey team is playing at home.
Compulsive Gambler in Recovery Podcast: ‘The Pitfalls of Rushing U.S. Sports Betting’ and is Poker Gambling
Will there be a rise in gambling addiction with expanded sports betting in U.S.?
Sports Betting Boosts Mississippi Casino Revenue
Overall casino revenue rose sharply in Mississippi in August with the start of sports betting in the state.
Million Dollar Sundays Encore Poker Tournaments and Online Super Series XIV Announced
The Sunday tournaments have proven especially popular with massive payouts
Ontario Makes Arrest in Gangland Murders Tied to Mafia Power Struggle
Police are plotting grim landmarks of a sprawling underworld power struggle between Canadian Mafia clans — murders, bombings and arsons that stretch from suburban Ontario streets to a drainage ditch in Mexico.
FanDuel Agrees to Pay Player Disputed $82000 Following Mounting Pressure, Bad PR
Upon further review, a New Jersey man will get his full $82,000 payout on a disputed $110 sports bet.
House Hearing on Sports Betting Officially Scheduled
Congress is set to examine whether sports betting guidelines will be needed as more states legalize the activity.
Pennsylvania's Ban on Gambling Contributions Struck Down
A federal court judge is striking down a Pennsylvania law that bars casino owners and others with a stake in the gambling industry from donating to political campaigns in the state.
News Flash FanDuel: Most Folks Betting Sports First Time in NJ Don't Understand the Odds
FanDuel is taking heat this week for its refusal to pay out on an $82000 winning wager they claimed was a result of their in-game pricing system malfunctioning.
FanDuel New Jersey Sports Betting Probe: Company Refused to Pay Out on $82,000 Bet
Anthony Prince of Newark made $110 bet on Denver to win with a minute left in game at 750-1 odds and down two points
Matusow Wish for the New Year: 'Have @Potus Quit Tweeting Like A 3 yr Old'
Poker pro Mike "The Mouth" Matusow makes no secret of the fact that he is a big supporter of U.S. President Donald Trump. But at the conclusion of Rosh Hashanah, he wished the following via Twitter
Blake Shelton Video Slots Are Now Here
If you are a fan of country music, and more importantly, one of the genre's biggest starts, Blake Shelton, get ready to start gambling at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Tampa.
DC Sports Betting Bill Introduced
Washington, DC Councilmember Jack Evan’s newly introduced bill would legalize sports betting while also placing regulations.
