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Ron DeSantis Odds Worsened From +400 to +500 After Announced Run

Donald Trump's odds improved from -200 to -250

Submitted by Press Release on, May/25/2023

Fils Bets Voided By Some Books Following Ymer Striking Umpire

BetMGM was among the books that voided winning moneyline bets on Fils.  Some customers of FanDuel report that book graded Fils as a win only to void the bet moments later.  But were they right to void the bet?

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, May/24/2023

Judge Rules Taking Bets From Grey Market No Big Deal

Judge Rules Taking Bets From Grey Market No Big Deal

New York federal district court judge Paul A. Engelmayer has ruled that it is fine for an online sportsbook to take bets from so-called "grey areas" just as long as the business discloses they did so and that information is accurate.

Submitted by Frank Doyle on, May/23/2023

They Are Dropping Like Flies at the Kindred Group

Mass exodus reported as CCO and CMO will leave the company in the autumn.  They follow other top executives out the door.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, May/23/2023

Concerns Mount Over Ability to Access 5Dimes Funds After May 29

Concerns Mount Over Ability to Access 5Dimes Funds After May 29

5Dimes announced on Monday it will be pulling out of the European betting market entirely. 

Submitted by Frank Doyle on, May/23/2023

Maine Gambling Control Unit Official: Calls Women 'Bitches', Defends White Nationalists

Maine Gambling Control Unit Official: Calls Women 'Bitches', Defends White Nationalists

Milt Champion, head of the Gambling Control Unit in Maine, has been suspended after posting some insensitive comments pertaining to women and African Americans.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, May/22/2023

5Dimes Shuts Down its European Market

5Dimes Shuts Down its European Market

5Dimes will stop accepting wagers effective Monday May 29 at 11:59 pm EST. 

Submitted by Frank Doyle on, May/22/2023

Former State Trooper Who Tipped Off Illegal Sports Betting Ring Pleads Guilty

Former State Trooper Who Tipped Off Illegal Sports Betting Ring Pleads Guilty

Seven individuals were charged in January for their role in running the business.  It is alleged to have taken in millions of dollars over a multi-year period as part of a 48-page complaint. 

Submitted by Frank Doyle on, May/22/2023

Maryland Looks to Require Handicappers, Influencers to Back Their Records

Maryland Looks to Require Handicappers, Influencers to Back Their Records

Plus UK lawmakers call for cryptocurrency trading to be regulated.  They want the market to be treated as gambling.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, May/22/2023

Law Enforcement Detail Sportsbook Customer Account Hackings

Law Enforcement Detail Sportsbook Customer Account Hackings

The defendant had at least three co-conspirators with 30 of the compromised betting accounts are located within the Southern District of New York.

Submitted by C Costigan on, May/19/2023

PointsBet Tweets Out Leaked Doc 'From NBA' Purporting to Show Upcoming Game Outcomes

PointsBet Shows Leaked Doc 'From NBA' Shows Upcoming Game Outcomes

Nikola Jokic to score 40 point triple double in Game 3 win 5/20/23 (please refer to NBA Referees Game Flow Management document).

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, May/18/2023

Poker Pro Phil Galfond: 'Hopefully Someone Will Infiltrate & Expose Cheater", CEO Offers Reward

Heeeee's baaaaack!  An alleged poker cheat is said to be recruiting folks to up his game.

Submitted by Ace King on, May/18/2023

Man Charged With Hacking Into DraftKings Accounts This Past November

Federal prosecutors on Thursday announced criminal charges against an 18-year-old Wisconsin man as part of an alleged scheme to hack user accounts for the sports betting website DraftKings.

Submitted by C Costigan on, May/18/2023

Harnessing the Powers of AI and Blockchain: Bookmakers Can't Afford to Go Without CombatIQ

An automated system works in place of a person who identifies certain components of a fight such as the number of strikes on the ground.

Submitted by C Costigan on, May/18/2023

Can't Use Betway From Kenya Any More: What Happened?

This move will be painful for affiliates who have worked extra hard over the years to promote Betway in a marketplace that requires customer volume several times that of Europe or North America....and without any notice.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, May/16/2023

Fanatics Acquisition of PointsBet as Latter Feared "Hemorrhaging Money" in US

Are the Saudis getting into online sports betting?

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, May/15/2023

Remembering Doyle Brunson: Was His Last Dying Wish Fulfilled?

Remembering Doyle Brunson: Was His Last Dying Wish Fulfilled?

Doyle loved being named "Sexiest Poker Player of the Year" two years straight and was always the life of the party.

Submitted by Ace King on, May/15/2023

Poker Great Doyle Brunson Dead at 89

The poker world was mourning overnight Sunday and will likely be waking up to the sad news that the great Doyle Brunson has passed away at the age of 89.

Submitted by C Costigan on, May/15/2023

Sports Betting Measure in Texas Advances....Deadline is TODAY...Zero Percent Chance of Passing

Sports Betting Measure in Texas Advances....Deadline is TODAY

Could sports betting finally be coming to Texas?  Probably not.  But there is still reason to be somewhat optimistic for the future at least.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, May/11/2023

Trump 2024 Presidential Odds Remain Unchanged After CNN Townhall

The ratings may be what does Trump in ultimately.  It only drew 3.1 million viewers despite all the advance hoopla.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, May/10/2023

Sports Betting Can Lead to Success in Bed Ad Claims, Regulators Call it Breach of Conduct

Sports Betting Can Lead to Success in Bed Ad Claims, Regulators Call it Breach of Conduct

“The panel determined that the advertisement did state or imply a link between wagering and sexual success or enhanced attractiveness and determined that the advertisement did breach … the wagering code,” an Ad Standards judgment said.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, May/10/2023

Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown Announces Final Table for 2023 WPT Poker Showdown Championship

Final Table for 2023 WPT Poker Showdown Championship

With 2,290 entries in the WPT Poker Showdown Championship, the final prize pool is more than $7 million, easily exceeding the $3 million guarantee. The field is down to its final six players who will reconvene on Thursday, May 25 in Las Vegas for a televised final table.

Submitted by Press Release on, May/10/2023

Bet on Scott Baio New Home State: Says He's Leaving Cali, Root Applauds Him From Blue State Home?

When Scott Baio started trending on Twitter Monday morning, a lot of folks thought he had died.  Worse, he may be moving to your state in the not-so-distant future.

Submitted by C Costigan on, May/08/2023

Biden Odds: Trump Ahead 7 Points in Latest Poll?

US President Joe Biden is set to announce his reelection plans for 2024, according to reports Thursday.  Biden was currently coming in at +165 and the favorite to win the 2024 election while former President Donald Trump was coming in at +250.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, May/08/2023

Bet on Mage to Win the Triple Crown

Bet on Mage to Win the Triple Crown

This year's Kentucky Derby is in the books and now we are off to the Preakness Stakes where Mage looks to win the Triple Crown.  Odds of a Triple Crown are typically around 8-1 for a payout in the neighborhood of $800 on a $100 bet.

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Submitted by Ean Lamb on, May/06/2023

And the 2023 Kentucky Derby Winner Is....

Following five scratches and a few dead horses, this year's Kentucky Derby is in the books.  Will there be a Triple Crown in 2023?

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, May/06/2023

Favorite Forte Scratched, Dick Jerardi's Top Longshot Picks for Kentucky Derby

Kentucky Derby field down to 18 horses.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, May/06/2023

7 States Pen Letter Asking AG for Help With Offshores But Can't Get Their Own House in Order

The timing of this letter could not be any worse in the wake of an insider information betting scandal involving college baseball and the US regulated sportsbooks.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, May/05/2023

Mass Mess: $25M a Day But Barstool Sports Still Causing Heartburn for Regulators

"They f***ing hate my guts," Barstool's founder and president, Dave Portnoy claims.  And he's probably right.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, May/05/2023

Cyclone Mischief Kentucky Derby Odds at 30-1 as Practical Move Scratched, Lord Miles Too

Cyclone Mischief Kentucky Derby Odds at 30-1 as Practical Move Scratched

Cyclone Mischief will now enter the Kentucky Derby field starting from the No. 20 post position after it was announced Practical Move has been scratched due to a fever.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, May/04/2023

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