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Sports Betting Bill Stalls in Missouri, NHL Broadcasters Crowing Over Blackhawks, DraftKings Win

NHL Broadcasters Crowing Over Blackhawks, DraftKings Win

"Great for our sponsor," one broadcaster came out and said in reference to gamblers getting stung by the Penguins shock loss.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Apr/12/2023

Warren Buffett Calls Bitcoin a 'Gambling Token', BSV Profiled on Fox Business

"If we were using this (cryptos) on a day-to-day basis in a way that shows more utility we wouldn't be in this pickle," Kennedy from Fox Business observed.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Apr/12/2023

PrizePicks Making its Mark, Joins Forces With the Braves

PrizePicks Making its Mark, Joins Forces With the Braves

Plus sheriff's deputy widow stole $529,165 from county to gamble, cavort with Mickey Mouse: Husband shot her, killed son, self.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Apr/12/2023

Let the Crackdown on AIs Begin

Let the Crackdown on AIs Begin

The New York Post featured a horrifying headline Tuesday: "AI bot, ChaosGPT, tweets out plans to ‘destroy humanity’ after being tasked".

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Apr/11/2023

Poker Ace Wins Against ChatGPT, FTX ‘Hubris, Incompetence and Greed’

Poker Ace Wins Against ChatGPT, FTX ‘Hubris, Incompetence and Greed’

Plus Bradley Beal talks fan incident over gambling in Orlando: ‘Nobody wants to lose money’.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Apr/11/2023

Trump Favorability Collapses, GOP Nomination Sits at -150

Trump Favorability Collapses, GOP Nomination Sits at -150

An ABC News/IPSOS poll just released shows Trump's favorability numbers have dropped from 29 percent to 25 percent.  And a recent state poll may suggest this is not an outlier.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Apr/11/2023

Ohio Gift Cards for Sports Betting, Ex-State Trooper Gets Probation for Gambling, Prostitution Ring

Ohio Gift Cards for Sports Betting, Ex-State Trooper Gets Probation for Gambling

Plus sports betting records shattered in New York during month of March.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Apr/10/2023

Unibet Site Continues to be Down in PA: 'Not Hacked' They Tell G911

Unibet Site Continues to be Down in PA: 'Not Hacked' They Tell G911

The compay's Mohegan Sun retail sportsbook in the Lehigh Valley is also inoperable.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Apr/09/2023

Best Playtech Slots Online Overview

Playtech is one of the largest online casino software developers. The provider offers access to its software in more than 20 countries worldwide. The game list includes state-of-the-art slots, games with live dealers, and table entertainment. The UK and Malta license games from the provider. 

Submitted by Payton on, Apr/09/2023

Paddy Power Placed on Backburner in Favor of FanDuel, KY Sports Betting Before Football

Paddy Power Placed on Backburner in Favor of FanDuel, KY Sports Betting Before Football

Say what you will about their antics (think double-amputee Oscar Pistorius murder trial 'Money Off If He Walks' ad during the Oscars complete with a Pistorius statuette), Paddy Power played a pivotal role in the evolution of sports betting marketing over the last two decades.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Apr/08/2023

Fraudster Loses $3.5 million of Victim's Money Gambling, Casino Subpoenaed

Fraudster Loses $3.5 million of Victim's Money Gambling, Casino Subpoenaed

A Canadian businessman says he loaned an individual $3.5 million but that the man ultimately gambled away the money at a Las Vegas casino.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Apr/07/2023

Horse Racing Could Become a Reality in SC, No Boston Marathon Betting in MA

Wednesday's 56-46 vote in the South Carolina House to allow horse racing came as quite unexpected in a state that has long been unfriendly towards gambling.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Apr/06/2023

85 Percent of Those Betting in Ontario Are on Regulated Apps Now

The province of Ontario in Canada has enjoyed great success with its foray into legalized regulated sports betting.  One year later, 85% of those placing bets from Ontario are doing so with regulated apps, an Ipsos survey conducted in March 2023 found.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Apr/04/2023

Hot Now: Gambling Expansion Bills Pass Texas Committee, PointsBet Won't Budge

The powerful Senate leader is only digging in regarding his opposition to the bill.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Apr/04/2023

Say Goodbye to Finding the Best Lines on Sports in New York State

Say Goodbye to Finding the Best Lines on Sports in New York State

That sick greater-than-50-percent tax rate is staying in place unless one of the Big Four opts to exit the New York market, which is now the biggest in the nation in terms of betting handle.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Apr/03/2023

No More 'Risk Free' Bets at DraftKings, FanDuel, AGA Finally Acts After Class Action Suit

“It has always been important that we get sports betting right,” said Bill Miller, the American Gaming Association president and CEO, who conveniently took the action as March Madness was coming to a close. “It’s always been our No. 1 interest in creating a high bar for responsible advertising and protecting consumers.”

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Apr/02/2023

Hot Now: Trump Jail Time Odds Pay Out $80 on a $10 Bet, Plus Farewell Hotel Delrey

Hot Now: Trump Jail Time Odds Pay Out $80 on a $10 Bet, Plus Farewell Hotel Delrey

BetOnline has released a series of new betting props tied to the former President and his legal woes.  These include whether Trump will serve any jail time before 2025 with the NO and overwhelming favorite while the YES currently pays out $80 for every $10 bet.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/01/2023

Mouth: Poker Streams Are Entertainment, Not About How Good You Play

Plus Ohio had the 4th best handle among the states in sports betting in February.

Submitted by Ace King on, Mar/31/2023

Where Can I Find Betting on Trump?

BetOnline has cornered the Trump betting market with odds on the total number of indictments and non-extradition country the former President might flee to.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Mar/31/2023

Kentucky Passes Sports Betting Law

They may be late to the party but Kentucky lawmakers somehow got sports betting passed with some significant obstacles.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mar/30/2023

Las Vegas Mass Shooter Motive Finally Revealed: He Was Upset With How Casinos Treated Him

Las Vegas Mass Shooter Motive Finally Revealed

Stephen Paddock was responsible for killing 58 people at a Las Vegas concert in 2017, the worst mass murder in US history. 

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Mar/30/2023

Hot Now: Angels Among the Book's Biggest Liabilities, Stake.com Founders 'Friedberg Who"?

As far as the teams who have been bet the most (in terms of handle), the Braves, Yankees and Padres are the teams that have taken the most action.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mar/30/2023

Hot Now: NC Sports Betting Watch, KY Vote, William Hill Sick Fine

Hot Now: NC Sports Betting Watch, NY Vote, William Hill Sick Fine

The commission findings included William Hill customers being able to deposit large amounts without AML checks.  Meanwhile, we await the news on sports betting bills in Kentucky and North Carolina as those states legislative sessions are set to conclude this week.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mar/30/2023

Gambling Site Stake.com Denies Ties to Collapsed Crypto Exchange FTX Lawyer

Lawyer was also involved in a high profile insider cheating scandal involving an online poker site.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Mar/30/2023

How Does a Price Per Head Business Work? College Students Want in as Senator Demands School Partnership Data

A Price Per Head or PPH business is one that manages an individual’s bookmaking business for them and charges a set price per customer.  These platforms appeal to anyone from college age students to the retiree.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mar/29/2023

Binance Hit With CFTC Suit, NC Sports Betting Nears Final Vote and William Hill Nearly Loses its License

Binance Hit With CFTC Suit, NC Sports Betting Nears Final Vote and William Hill Nearly Loses its License

Gambler was allowed to open a new account and spend £23,000 in 20 minutes without any checks.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mar/29/2023

Trump Total Number of Indictment Odds: Pecker Appears Before Grand Jury

The UNDER 2.5 indictments is favored and priced at -250.  The OVER 2.5 pays out $17.50 for every $10 bet.  On Tuesday afternoon, it was being reported that Trump will be indicted on Wednesday.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mar/28/2023

Vote on NC Mobile Sports Betting Measure 11:30 am Tuesday

Vote on NC Mobile Sports Betting Measure 11:30 am Tuesday

House Bill 347 would allow betting on professional, college and other sports from cellphones and other electronic devices in North Carolina, beginning January 2024.  After falling short by a single vote last year, the bill stands a much stronger chance of passing.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mar/27/2023

Pitch Clock in Major League Baseball to Feature 40 Second Delay, Will Impact Live Betting

Major League Baseball has introduced a 15-second pitch clock which is designed to increase pace of play and requires pitchers to throw the ball within 15 seconds with the bases empty and 20 seconds with a man on base.

Submitted by Tony Caliente on, Mar/27/2023

Cardroom Expansion in CA Gains Support, Flutter Shareholders Want More US Listings Plans

“We have an unparalleled number one position in the US where we continue to go from strength to strength,” Flutter chief executive Peter Jackson said. “The combined power of the ‘FanDuel Advantage’ and the ‘Flutter Edge’ delivered our most successful launches to date in Maryland and Ohio.”

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mar/27/2023

Breaking News

Draft: Hunter Passes Shedeur at No. 1

Most sportsbooks have Shedeur Sanders listed as the favorite to go No. 1 overall in the upcoming NFL Draft, but one is going against the grain and putting his teammate up top.