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This is Sick! An NFL Player Loses $8 Million Betting Sports

Chris Simms offers an interesting theory as to why the league would want players to bet and not no-player employees.  Sports books want young men with plenty of disposable dollars and a possible itch for the dopamine rush, he suggests.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jun/14/2023

Gambling Education May be a Farce, Claim Multiple NFL Agents

Gambling Education May be a Farce, Claim Multiple NFL Agents

Three prominent agents tell PFT they have never been invited to participate in training of any kind regarding the gambling policy. Not once. Not ever.

Submitted by Frank Doyle on, Jun/13/2023

Bet on When the Trump Federal Trial Will Take Place

Remarkably, there are some legal experts who believe the trial could take place as early as November of THIS year.  We are also learning that there will be no mug shot taken in Tuesday's arraignment at a Miami federal court house.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jun/13/2023

Lex Veldhuis: Kick 'Toxic as F***', Stake 'Does All the Wrong Things'

The Kick streaming app is looking to overtake Twitch when it comes to poker content, but at least one top player recently came out condemning the app.

Submitted by Ace King on, Jun/12/2023

Biden Nearly 5 Points Ahead Now in Updated 2024 Odds

To Progress Further: Trump v Biden: Joe Biden -275. Donald Trump Sr. +185.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jun/11/2023

Trump Plea Deal Betting Odds: Still 5-1 Heading Into Tuesday's Arraignment

 Trump Plea Deal Betting Odds: Drop a Point Afer Indictment Unsealed

Friday June 9, 2023 shortly before 2 pm ET we got to look at the federal indictment against former US President Donald Trump. It's damning to say the least and it was enough to shift the plea bargain odds for Trump a full point from 6-1 to 5-1 at BetOnline. 

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jun/09/2023

Tucker Carlson for President Betting Odds: Payout is Just $4000 on a $100 Bet

Several market moves to report in the world of 2024 U.S. Election wagering. Most notable is the GOP nomination race odds, which are catching fire ahead of the first TV debate in August.

Submitted by Press Release on, Jun/09/2023

What Happens to My Bet if Belmont is Postponed Due to Smoke?

What Happens to My Bet if Belmont is Postponed Due to Smoke?

Baseball games likely to be suspended Thursday include the White Sox-Yankees (again), Tigers-Phillies and the Diamondbacks-Nationals.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jun/08/2023

Messi to Miami - How Soon Will He Play With Inter Miami, Latest Odds

Lionel Messi, widely considered among the greatest soccer players of all time, is heading to Inter Miami.  This could change the face of Major League Soccer in the US.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jun/07/2023

'Can't Lose Parlay' Hearing in Massachusetts: Barstool Sports Fate to be Decided Soon

Attorney for Penn National, Barstool Sports parent company: "No reasonable person could assume they were engaging in a risk-free bet."

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jun/07/2023

Organized Crime Figure Who Threatened Priest Shot Dead

Efforts to carve out his own space in the field of gambling and extortion led to a clash with members of the powerful Rizzuto crime family.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jun/06/2023

Matt Savage is Becoming the Susan Lucci of Poker

"I’ve been nominated 7 out of the last 8 years (to the Poker Hall of Fame) since the public had a vote. The living members have the final vote but as always I have appreciated the support and honor of being up with the legends of the game."

Submitted by Ace King on, Jun/06/2023

Regulation vs. Unregulated: Does It Really Matter When it Comes to Sports Betting?

Gambling911.com investigates 20 plus years of unregulated offshore sports betting and puts a pin in the theory that wagering improprieties would have always remained unchecked.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/06/2023

Trump Indictment Watch as Lawyers Meet With DOJ, Latest Odds

Trump Indictment Watch as Lawyers Meet With DOJ, Latest Odds

Special counsel Jack Smith has been investigating Trump after documents with classified markings from his White House tenure were uncovered at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Beach, Florida, in August of last year.  It now appears the probe may be coming to a close.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jun/05/2023

The Clown Files: 15 Percent of Maryland License Plates Now Promoting Online Casino in the Philippines

License plate was supposed to promote Maryland's history with the War of 1812

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jun/04/2023

40-Something Enters Senior Tournament By Accident, Crushes the Old Folk

Tournament director says nothing can be done to restrict younger folks from entering senior event as this would be deemed as discrimination.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/04/2023

So Far Crickets in Call for US Recreational Sportsbooks to Appear at BetBash

Sports betting's biggest networking event is just around the corner.  Taking place at the famed Circa Sportsbook in Las Vegas, the third installment of BetBash promises premium food and alcohol, all the big names in sports gambling and top-of-the-line seminars.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jun/02/2023

How Sportsbooks Should Respond as Bettors Embrace Predictive Analytics

Anyone who's been paying attention will know that there's been a steady uptick in the use of AI-powered predictive models in the sports betting industry. Rapid advancements in the field of AI mean that sports bettors are gaining access to vital predictive tools - like those seen on Dimers.com - that can enhance their sports betting decisions.

Submitted by Guest on, Jun/01/2023

Tom Dwan Wins Biggest Pot in Televised Poker History

Tom Dwan was the ultimate winner as he squared off against Dr.Hash“Wesley” Fei at the final table.  It was Wesley they were all talking about over the past weekend with Mike "The Mouth" Matusow calling him a "fraud".

Submitted by Ace King on, May/31/2023

Chicago Summer Events to Bet On: City Gears Up for First Ever NASCAR Street Race

Chicago Summer Events to Bet On: City Gears Up for First Ever NASCAR Street Race

Locals we've spoken to while Gambling911 is here worry about the lack of transportation and the mess this event is going to create starting as early as the first week in June. 

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, May/31/2023

5Dimes Little Canada Problem: Screwing Players on Future Bets

5Dimes Little Canada Problem: Screwing Players on Future Bets

5Dimes may claim it wants entry into the North American regulated sports betting market, but angry customers owed money from futures may have the last say.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, May/31/2023

The End of an Era as 5Dimes Shutters European Business Tuesday Night

The End of an Era as 5Dimes Shutters European Business Tuesday Night

Effective 11:59 pm ET Tuesday evening, the long established online sports betting company was shutting down to one of its last remaining markets, Europe.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, May/30/2023

Mouth Doubts Wesley is a Newbie: Fully Supports Huff in Poker Spat

"Reason I support Huss isn’t his antics it’s an honest poker player calling someone like Wesley out for the person he truly is! Huss knows what he is and is first person on stream to call him out for it! #facts."

Submitted by Ace King on, May/30/2023

Vegas Knew: 'Succession" Finale Betting Like Taking Candy From a Baby

Vegas Knew: 'Succession" Finale Betting Like Taking Candy From a Baby

Spoiler alert for those who did not watch the Succession finale Sunday night.  The favorite to become next CEO came through following a suspicious betting surge.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, May/29/2023

Wesley 'CryptoApprenti1' Fei Called Out as Latest Alleged Poker Cheat, Mouth Calls Him 'Poker Fraud'

"Wes Side" Wesley Fei was being billed last year as poker's newest entertaining character.  Now he's being called out as the "latest poker cheater" following a much talked about feud that took place during this past weekend's Hustler Live streaming event: The Million Dollar Game.

Submitted by Ace King on, May/29/2023

Heat Now at 14-1 Odds to Win 2023 NBA Championship Following Celtics Big Comeback

Boston is a 7.5-point favorite for Game 7 to win on its home floor (spread opened at -8.5) with a low total of 203.

Submitted by Press Release on, May/28/2023

Succession Irregular Betting Patterns Observed by Sportsbook

There are no spoilers here. "We don't have any inside information, we’re only moving odds based on where the bets are coming in," BetOnline tells us.

Submitted by Press Release on, May/28/2023

DraftKings Founder Waves White Flag in NY....One Year After Saying They Could Achieve a Profit

"One of the most misunderstood elements of our business? State unit economics — how the contribution profit scales and what the underlying drivers are as the state matures. We’re working to simplify what we see under the hood so investors can better understand @DraftKings's moves."

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, May/27/2023

More Betting Scandals: 5th Lions Player, Cincinnati Bearcats

Bert Eugene Neff Jr. placed wagers raising suspicion before an Alabama-LSU baseball game.  Neff's son is a player with the Bearcats and two of that team's staffers were let go in recent days as well.

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, May/27/2023

DraftKings Pushes Taylor Swift NBA Conspiracy Theory

"Swift is traveling the country playing the Eras Tour, tickets are blowing up, and the same goes for the NBA teams that play in the city she performs in."

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, May/26/2023

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