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MGM Springfield Awarded Massachusetts Sports Betting License

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission on Monday agreed to award MGM Springfield a Category 1 sportsbook license.  This allows them to operate a retail sportsbook.  A decision on a Category 3 license for its BetMGM mobile brand was still being considered. 

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Dec/17/2022

PlayUP License Denied in Ohio, Penn Fined

Ohio Casino Control Commission Denies PlayUP License Over Possible 'Illegal Activity'

Ohio Gaming Commission also ordered a cease and desist against PlayUp with more details forthcoming.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Dec/14/2022

Bankman-Fried's Mom Laughs During Hearing After Being Told Son a Fugitive

Bankman-Fried's Mom Laughs During Hearing After Being Told Son a Fugitive

His father, Joseph Bankman, "occasionally put his fingers in his ears as if to drown out the sound of the proceedings," per CoinDesk.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Dec/14/2022

Customer Demands Circa Sportsbook Refund Prop Bets on Kyler Murray: Nearly Everyone: 'Keep Dreaming'

Customer Demands Circa Sportsbook Refund Prop Bets on Kyler Murray

A disgruntled customer thought they were calling out Circa Sportsbook, a revered betting establishment among professionals, for its unwillingness to refund all prop bets on the Arizona Cardinals Kyler Murray Monday night.

It was revealed on Tuesday that Murray is set to miss the remainder of this season after suffering a torn ACL, hence the call for prop refunds. 

Those "in the know" were quick to school the gambler via Twitter.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Dec/13/2022

WAR Goes to War With Kimmel After Called Out During Monologue: 'Jimmy is a Bore'

"Anytime Jimmy wants to invite me on to have a fair debate on Trump and Fauci, let’s dance!" Root says.  "Now THAT would actually be entertaining. A ton of conservatives would tune into watch that debate! He’d get his highest rated show in years."

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Dec/13/2022

Kimmel Says Root 'Embarrassed Himself for Defending Trump'

Kimmel Says Root 'Embarrassed Himself for Defending Trump'

Plus BettingUSA.com founder talks current USA legal betting landscape and first ever Betting Meetup announced for Illinois.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Dec/13/2022

Latest UKGC Report Finds £3bn Slots GGY and More Female Gamblers Online

Latest UKGC Report Finds £3bn Slots GGY and More Female Gamblers Online

Twice each year, the UK’s Gambling Commission releases its industry report, covering findings of average consumer spending, gross gambling revenues, the split between online and retail, and much more. On November 24, one of the leading authorities in global gambling licensing and regulation unveiled its newest figures for the gambling industry of Great Britain. 

Submitted by Payton on, Dec/13/2022

Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried Arrested in Bahamas, Being Extradited to US

Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried Arrested in Bahamas, Being Extradited to US

No word yet on whether FTX Compliance Officer once tied to giant online poker cheating scandal will be criminally charged.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Dec/13/2022

Spanky Claims Bally's Forces Sport Trade App to Drop Him

Spanky Claims Bally's Forces Sport Trade App to Drop Him

It took just four days before Bally's reacted to pro bettor wagering at their property Spanky refers to as "not the cleanest"....this after being invited to do so.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Dec/12/2022

Bettors believe in Morocco after starting World Cup with 300-1 odds

Bettors believe in Morocco after starting World Cup with 300-1 odds

Six weeks ago, Morocco had 300-1 odds to become World Cup champions.

Submitted by Press Release on, Dec/12/2022

Patrons Intervene to Help Catch Cage Robber at Beau Rivage Casino Ahead of G911 Visit

Patrons Intervene to Help Catch Cage Robber at Beau Rivage Casino Ahead of G911 Visit

This state-of-the-art BetMGM Book Bar & Grill is a high-energy sports entertainment and dining.  Our "Bet of the Century" was on the winning LA Chargers, so watching it here was an enjoyable experience.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Dec/12/2022

Wheelchair Bound Man Thrown Down Stairs Just Latest in Sick Sportsbook Social Media Trend

Wheelchair Bound Man Thrown Down Stairs Just Latest in Sick Sportsbook Social Media Trend

Cringeworthy social media posting comes at a time when Commonwealth of Massachusetts commissioners delay BetMGM's mobile sports betting application out of "concerns".

Submitted by C Costigan on, Dec/12/2022

Caesars Running Afoul of DGE in NJ As AGA Continues It's 'Look at That Birdie Over There' Routine

Caesars Running Afoul of DGE in NJ

American Gaming Association CEO Bill Miller called them “a scourge on our society".  He wasn't referring to Caesars though.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Dec/08/2022

Justice Dept Indicts Club Owner for Illegal Sports Betting, Money Laundering

Justice Dept Indicts Club Owner for Illegal Sports Betting, Money Laundering

Plus Australia targets SkyCity casino for money laundering amid gambling crackdown.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Dec/07/2022

James Woods Says He's Not Leaving Twitter: Blames Corporate Media for Spreading Lies

Conservative Hollywood actor and professional poker player James Woods cannot access his Twitter company after the social media firm locked him out until he opts to remove a meme he posted back in July that has since proven to be a hoax.

Submitted by Guest on, Dec/07/2022

Georgia Runoff Betting Warnock-Walker 2022 Shows Heavy Favorite

Georgia Runoff Betting Warnock-Walker 2022 Shows Heavy Favorite

BetOnline has no shortage of political props, even after the Midterms have now concluded.  One midterm race that is heading into a runoff continues to attract plenty of betting activity.  That would be the Georgia Senate race between Democrate Raphael Warnock and Republican Herschel Walker.  Who will win? 

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Dec/05/2022

Hollywood Actor, Poker Pro James Woods Says He Will Sue the DNC

Hollywood Actor, Poker Pro James Woods Says He Will Sue the DNC

Woods reacted to allegations that the DNC and Twitter colluding to suspend him from the social media platform.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Dec/02/2022

Universal Disgust at PointsBet Brees Lightning Strike Stunt FAIL

Universal Disgust at PointsBet Brees Lightning Strike Stunt FAIL

"What a tasteless, classless and insensitive PR stunt!" one person wrote as internet lights up.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Dec/02/2022

Drew Brees Struck By Lightning While Shooting Commercial for PointsBet

The incident took place in Catatumbo along Lake Maracaibo in a video that went viral on Friday morning. 

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Dec/02/2022

1Win - Best Sportsbook for Canadian Players | Review

Online Gambling Market Grows to Around $4 Billion in Canada

This article will help you get to know the 1Win bookmaker in Canada in more detail. You will find out how to get bonuses, how to make a deposit, information about the app and much more.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Dec/02/2022

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Announces Winners of the 2022 Rock ‘N’ Roll Poker Open

After this month’s “Rock ‘N’ Roll Poker Open” (RRPO) at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla., it’s Andrew Wilson of Bolton, England who walks away with $785,800 after winning first place in the $3,500 World Poker Tour (WPT) Championship.

Submitted by Press Release on, Dec/02/2022

Live Dealer Baccarat Online Casino Reviews for Finland

Live Dealer Baccarat Online Casino Reviews

Live dealer online casinos for baccarat are growing increasingly popular, especially as the games continue to evolve.

Submitted by Guest on, Nov/30/2022

The Rise of Mobile Betting is Leaving People Ruined: Ways to Avert Catastrophe

Vice News: The Rise of Mobile Betting is Leaving People Ruined

Financial catastrophe is now only a few clicks away, Maxwell Strachan of Vice News suggested in a recent report dealing with the rise of mobile sports betting in the United States.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Nov/30/2022

USA Beating Iran a Bloodbath for the Books

USA Beating Iran a Bloodbath for the Books

More than twice as many bets were place on USA (-105) than Iran (+323), England (-230), Wales (+795) and both Draws combined.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Nov/29/2022

Hey FanDuel: HOWE Can You Allow This?

Hey FanDuel: HOWE Can You Allow This?

FanDuel's social media account is a hot mess these days featuring images of battered women and now they are being called out by those in the gaming industry as CEO Amy Howe stays silent.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Nov/29/2022

Gambling 911 Sits Down With Mattress Mack, Who Won $75 Million Betting World Series

Gambling 911 Sits Down With Mattress Mack, Who Won $75 Million Betting World Series

Earlier this month, Texas furniture mogul Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale won the largest payout ever on a legal sports bet: $75 million from a futures wager that the Houston Astros would win the 2022 World Series.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Nov/28/2022

Red Flags Always There for Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX Exchange

Plus nChain announces the appointment of Christen Ager-Hanssen as its new Group CEO.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Nov/27/2022

2023 CFP Championship Odds Shift Following Ohio State Loss to Michigan

2023 CFP Championship Odds Shift Following Ohio State Loss to Michigan

Ohio State losing to Michigan on November 26 caused the Wolverines 2023 CFP Championship odds to move into the second place spot just behind undefeated Georgia.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Nov/27/2022

NY Times Shock Probe Into US Regulated Sports Betting Industry

NY Times Shock Probe Into US Regulated Sports Betting Industry

It's been a difficult last couple of weeks for the U.S. regulated sports betting sector.  In addition to brands shutting down and wagering accounts getting hacked, now the industry finds it must defend itself against a scathing New York Times investigation, all while the Times colleagues continue crawling into bed with said operators.

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Nov/25/2022

Trending News Stories in the World of Gambling - November 23, 2022 (Noon ET)

Gambling customers urged to change passwords and 2FAs in betting accounts following well publicized hacks earlier in the week, plus Gambling.com Group purchases the Casinos.com domain name.   GPWA Program Manager passes away days after attending SiGMA.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Nov/23/2022

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