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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

CoinGeek Tackles the Fears Over AI, Prospects Gloomy for Online Gambling Expansion in US

Deutsche Bank senior analyst Carlo Santarelli last week examined the political landscape for digital expansion.  He didn't like what he was seeing.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mar/27/2023

Line on SDSU vs. FAU Final Four Game

SDSU makes history while FAU joins only a select few teams as only the third No. 9 seed ever to make the Final Four.  Gambling911.com opened this one at Aztecs -2.  DraftKings offered the same line as of Sunday afternoon.  Some books were at -1.5.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Mar/26/2023

With DeSantis Poll Numbers Tanking: BetOnline Releases Latest Presidential Odds

With DeSantis Poll Numbers Tanking: BetOnline Releases Latest Presidential Odds

Former US President Donald Trump showed on Saturday he still maintains a significant following, at least if rallies are to tell us anything.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mar/26/2023

Where Can I Bet the FAU Final Four Game Online From My State?

Plus Huskies women end streak of 14 consecutive Final Fours as they get beaten by Ohio State.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Mar/25/2023

What Are the Payout Odds of Miami Hurricanes Women Winning the NCAA Championship in 2023?

Odds of Miami Hurricanes Women Winning the NCAA Championship

Miami had the second longest odds to win the Championship.  BetOnline also listed their top liabilities for Friday's Sweet 16 games.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Mar/24/2023

Prostitute Violently Assaulted at Binions, Man Charged With Murder Outside Bally's AC

Prostitute Violently Assaulted at Binions, Man Charged With Murder Outside Bally's AC

Jahlil Boston, 34, of Egg Harbor City, N.J., allegedly used a semi-automatic firearm in the shooting outside of the Bally's Casino in Atlantic City and has since been charged with murder.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Mar/24/2023

FAU is First Cinderalla in Elite 8, UConn is Bookie's Worst Nightmare

FAU is First Cinderalla in Elite 8, UConn is Bookie's Worst Nightmare

Huskies were seeing the most backing from bettors ahead of the Sweet 16.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Mar/24/2023

More Fines Levied, This Time Against Kindred Group: Plus NCAA Biggest Liabilities for Books

Sportsbooks will be rooting for Florida Atlantic and against Texas.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mar/23/2023

Texas Introduces Sports Betting Bills, Marketing Firm Fined €675,000 for Promotion of Illegal Gambling Sites

Texas Introduces Sports Betting Bills,

Thus far in 2023, gambling firms across the globe have racked up more than €26 million in fines.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mar/23/2023

Evander Kane 50 Bets a Day, PredictIt Buys More Time, NC Sports Betting Bill Moves Further

Kane filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy with liabilities topping $26 million.  He was said to be struggling and with no way to support his family and found gambling as "a way to make money quick".

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mar/22/2023

Def Leppard Drummer Viciously Attacked Outside FL Hotel, Had Just Performed at Hard Rock Casino

A motive for the attack was not yet known but Rick Allen now recovering.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Mar/22/2023

DeSantis Hits Back at Trump, Discusses His Path to Presidency, Latest Odds

DeSantis Hits Back at Trump, Discusses His Path to Presidency, Latest Odds

Former President Donald Trump is still the slight favorite to win the GOP nomination for President over Florida Governor Ron DeSantis but Trump faces the possibility of an indictment, maybe multiple indictments, being handed down soon.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mar/22/2023

You Can Now Bet on Trump Being Arrested: Latest Props

Over the weekend, former president Donald Trump posted a social media message saying he expects to be arrested Tuesday in connection with the Stormy Daniels investigation.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Mar/20/2023

Sports Betting Architect Lesniak in Hot Political Feud

Sports Betting Architect Lesniak in Hot Political Feud

Accusations of murder, hired hitmen and "wacko political consultants".... another day in NJ politics.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Mar/20/2023

Zags Bettors Crushed by Half Court Heave

Zags Bettors Crushed by Half Court Heave

Thomas Somach gives the crazy breakdown that broke the hearts of many a Zags bettor.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Mar/20/2023

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Pay Per Head Companies and Performance Reports

One of the biggest keys to running any type of business is to know the numbers inside and out. Just as a sports handicapper breaks down a particular matchup to uncover an edge in the betting lines for the game, as a bookmaker you need to constantly break down your business’s numbers to turn a profit on a regular basis.