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Mattress Mack Says 'No' to Legalized Sports Betting in Texas

Mattress Mack Says 'No' to Legalized Sports Betting in Texas

State lawmakers from both parties introduced companion legislation Monday. House Bill 1942 and Senate Bill 715 stipulate that "participation in a lawful and licensed sports wagering industry is a privilege and not a right."

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Feb/07/2023

SpankOdds to Remain Free Through NFL Kickoff 2023, Last Call for London

SpankOdds to Remain Free Through NFL Kickoff 2023, Last Call for London

Plus this week may be the last time ICE, the i-Gaming mega event, is held in London as other cities are being looked at for the future.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Feb/06/2023

5Dimes Vows to Stay Open Through Super Bowl

5Dimes Vows to Stay Open Through Super Bowl

Following Gambling911.com's blockbuster report that long established 5Dimes is set to close its doors this month, the site operators ensured gamblers they could still place bets for this coming Super Bowl. 

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Feb/05/2023

Move Over Camp Lejeune Cancer Victims.... The BetMGM Class Action Suit is Here

The BetMGM Class Action Suit is Here

Attorneys working with ClassAction.org are gathering BetMGM users to take action against the company over a data breach that occurred between May and November 2022.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Feb/05/2023

FanDuel Caught Violating Own Policy

FanDuel Caught Violating Own Policy

FanDuel sportsbook violated its own official sports betting rules last week when it voided proposition bets on an NBA player who played minimally in a game, but did not do so for another player in a similar situation.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Feb/03/2023

Tulip Trading Case Moves Forward: Would Give Redress for Lost or Stolen Digital Assets

If successful, Tulip Trading will have demonstrated that there is hope for the many who have had their digital assets lost or stolen and have assumed (wrongly) that there is no avenue for redress.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Feb/03/2023

Cowboys Star Blasts Barstool Sports: 'You People Are Sick!'

Cowboys Star Blasts Barstool Sports: 'You People Are Sick!'

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons went on a rampage against the Barstool Sports Twitter account after shaming him for showing support for a division rival player.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Feb/02/2023

Series to Profile Gambler-Turned-FBI Source RJ Cipriani Who Took Down International Drug Ring

Robert J. Cipriani, who was profiled in Gambling911.com's wildly successful Bookies Behaving Badly series, was once known affectionately as “Robin Hood” and is said to have offered a $50,000 bounty on a bank robber while helping families in need with his gambling proceeds.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Jan/30/2023

2023 NFL Conference Championship Prop Bets Galore

2023 NFL Conference Championship Prop Bets Galore

First off, Dave Mason of BetOnline breaks down the action for us.  The early action report reveals that the Niners and the Bengals are public darlings early on.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jan/29/2023

2023 Pegasus World Cup Morning Odds

2023 Pegasus World Cup Morning Odds

It's expected to be a battle between favorite Cyberknife (+200), Defunded (+400) and Proxy (+400).  This Saturday's Pegasus World Cup pays $3 million.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jan/28/2023

Sports Bettors Demand Luka Doncic Prop Bets Be Voided: Petition Filed

Sports Bettors Demand Luka Doncic Prop Bets Be Voided: Petition Filed

Mavericks star Luka Doncic exited in the first quarter of the Mavericks' 99-95 win over the Phoenix Suns on Thursday and now gamblers are demanding FanDuel follow DraftKings lead and void the Luka bets, especially after they did so for Antonio Davis.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jan/27/2023

High Stakes Poker Season 10 Premiere Features Crazy Chop Pot: Bride of Chucky Star Gets Aggressive

High Stakes Poker Season 10 Premiere Features Crazy Chop Pot

High Stakes Poker Season 10 comprises of14 episodes, other players to play later this season includes Daniel Negreanu, Andrew Robl, Bill Perkins, Antonio Esfandiari, and many others.

Submitted by Ace King on, Jan/27/2023

Texas Legislature Mulls Over Sports Betting: Man Shot Dead Outside Gambling TX House

"Given the stiff headwinds to getting any expansion in gambling passed, sports betting and casino advocates may be competing against each other, rather than working in tandem".

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jan/27/2023

Poll Favors Lindell to Take RNC Chair: Has Evidence to Put '300 Million' in Jail for Voter Fraud

Poll Favors Lindell to Take RNC Chair

15 percent of those surveyed were backing the current chair Ronna McDaniel and 20 percent picked challenger Harmeet Dhillon.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jan/26/2023

Blame Chris Christie for Sports Betting Ad Inundation

Blame Chris Christie for Sports Betting Ad Inundation

Plus a gambler has been sentenced for defrauding the goverment.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jan/26/2023

TikTok Gambling Scheme Uncovered, Cryptoqueen Vanishes With $4 Billion

Ruja Ignatova is now one of the FBI’s 10 most-wanted fugitives, alongside accused gang leaders and murderers.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jan/23/2023

Latest Odds on the Bengals Winning Super Bowl 57 After Beating Bills: Huge Line Shift vs. Chiefs

Latest Odds on the Bengals Winning Super Bowl 57 After Beating Bills: 2.5 Dog vs. Chiefs

The Chiefs will come into Monday as the Super Bowl favorites.  The Bengals are likely to still have the third shortest odds after the winner of the Cowboys-49ers game is determined.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Jan/22/2023

UFC Hires Gaming Integrity Firm to Tighten Gambling Rules Amid Probe

UFC Hires Gaming Integrity Firm to Tighten Gambling Rules Amid Probe

In the wake of a probe into a Nov. 5 UFC fight between Darrick Minner and Shayilan Nuerdanbieke whereby suspicious betting activity was noted by a number of gambling firms, the UFC this week announced a new gambling policy.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jan/20/2023

Trump Trounces DeSantis in Potential GOP Primary Matchup, Latest Odds

DeSantis Beating Trump By Seven Points After Midterms: No Odds Shift Yet

Even Mike "The Mouth" Matusow, a staunch support of Donald Trump, turned on the former President following this past week's midterm results.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jan/19/2023

Party Drug Ketamine Being Studied to Help Cure Gambling Addiction

Party Drug Ketamine Being Studied to Help Cure Gambling Addiction

Plus Ohio gambling addiction hotline heats up since sports betting went legal January 1.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Jan/16/2023

Biden Docs Scandal Moving Election Odds

Biden Docs Scandal Moving Election Odds

Political betting markets are moving as the documents scandal surrounding President Joe Biden escalates.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jan/13/2023

This Might Just Be the Most Saturated Sports Betting Market in the U.S.

This Might Just Be the Most Saturated Sports Betting Market in the U.S.

Tipico Sportsbook becomes the 21st sportsbook to obtain a license in the great state of Iowa, with its adult population of just over 2 million and 90% of the market share going to only five books.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jan/12/2023

CBC In-Depth Probe Into Canada Sports Betting Ads Similar to That of NYT it Appears

CBC's probe comes just weeks after a similar blockbuster investigative report appeared in the New York Times.  The NYT article found that some sports betting firms specifically targetted college campuses through big money deals.

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Jan/12/2023

Be Careful of These Sports Betting Scams Ohio Better Business Bureau Warns

Be Careful of These Sports Betting Scams Ohio Better Business Bureau Warns

Cleveland 19 reports that "many people are taking advantage of "risk-free bets" only to have their identity stolen. It's not explained how the two coincide.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jan/11/2023

Nearly Entire Trussville Entertainment District Could Be Wiped Out Over Sports Betting Indictment

Nearly Entire Trussville Entertainment District Could Be Wiped Out

The 114-count indictment reads like a Hollywood thriller and includes millions of dollars in dirty money switching hands in parking lots, restaurant bathrooms and high-end conferences where the alleged “boss” tells people how to stay clean in a high-stakes business.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jan/11/2023

Biggest Upset in Big Bowl Game History, Mack Shellacking

Biggest Upset in Big Bowl Game History, Mack Shellacking

McIngvale said he made a $1.5 million bet with DraftKings Sportsbook, a $1.5 million bet with Caesars Sportsbook and a $131,000 bet with Wynn Sportsbook – all on the Horned Frogs and all losers.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jan/10/2023

Kosar Pulled Off the Air for Betting $19K on Browns-Steelers Game

Kosar Pulled Off the Air for Betting $19K on Browns-Steelers Game

The Browns later confirmed Kosar was pulled specifically because of the league's gambling policy.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jan/09/2023

PlayUp CEO Does Not Dispute Findings of Ohio Casino Control Commission...After Disputing Them

PlayUp Founder Does Not Dispute Findings of Ohio Casino Control Commission...After Disputing Them

At first claims "at no stage has playup ever engaged in offering real money Slots to Ohio residents" after OCCC finds "PlayUp has one or more disqualifying violations of accepting illegal wagers from individuals in the U.S. after April 16, 2015, through its slots+ product"

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jan/08/2023

Trump vs. Howard Stern: We Got Your Betting Odds

Former U.S. President Donald Trump issued a proclamation over the weekend.  Essentially that "Howard Stern sucks".  But does he really? The ratings suggest otherwise.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Jan/08/2023

Lawyer Involved With Online Poker Cheating Scandal Flips on FTX Founder

Lawyer Involved With Online Poker Cheating Scandal Flips on FTX Founder

Friedberg reportedly gave details about FTX and its founder, Sam Bankman-Fried, in a Nov. 22 meeting with two dozen investigators. 

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jan/06/2023

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Is the Double Up Game Profitable in the Long Run?

The Double Up feature is one of the most tempting elements in many slot and card-based gambling games. After securing a win, players are given a chance to multiply their earnings with a single decision—usually involving a simple risk, like guessing the color of a hidden card.