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Matusow Feline Friend Dead at 20 and CA Tribes Would Have Sports Betting if They Didn't Hate Card Clubs So Much

Matusow Feline Friend Dead at 20

Poker legend Mike “The Mouth” Matusow is mourning the passing of his beloved pet cat, named Flash.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Sep/04/2022

Books Take Early Hit Week 1 College Football

Books Take Early Hit Week 1 College Football

Michigan with a 51-7 win over Colorado State, Georgia a 49-3 win over Oregon, and Cincinnati missed by a half point cover against Arkansas with its 7-point victory.   These were all losses for the books as each of these favorites were seeing between 60 to 65 percent of the action on the spread.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Sep/03/2022

Betting Controversy on ESPN During Serena Match

Betting Controversy on ESPN During Serena Match

"Holy s*** Caesars is paying a lot of money to sponsor the U.S. Open Tennis telecast and this doofus says let’s not encourage Gambling," Gambling911.com's own Thomas Somach reported Friday night while watching Serena Williams take on Ajla Tomljanovic.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Sep/02/2022

Odds to Win the 2022 Heisman Trophy, Top 5 Bets

Odds to Win the 2022 Heisman Trophy, Top 5 Bets

CJ Stroud is both the favorite to win the Heisman and the player seeing the most bets coming in.  Stroud pays $300 on a $100 bet.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Sep/02/2022

Arizona Governor Polls: Latest Odds From the Books

Arizona Governor Polls: Latest Odds From the Books

The race between Republican Kari Lake, a former long time news anchor, and Democrat Katie Hobbs, Secretary of State since 2018, for Arizona Governor is a tight one.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Sep/02/2022

Remembering the Great Alan “Dink” Denkenson and Renewed Interest in Sports Betting Documentary "Best of It"

Remembering the Great Alan “Dink” Denkenson and Renewed Interest in Sports Betting Documentary "Best of It"

"Dink" was one of five sports bettors that featured prominently in the documentary film.  Not all were stand up characters like "Dink" however.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sep/01/2022

Serena Keeps Books, Bettors on Their Toes: 4th Most Wagered on to Win it All at BetOnline

Serena Keeps Books, Bettors on Their Toes: 4th Most Wagered on to Win it All at BetOnline

Williams upset No. 2 seed Anett Kontaveit, 7-6 (4), 2-6, 6-2, even dominating the third set, and advances to play again on Friday.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Sep/01/2022

Sports Bettor Portrayed by Bruce Willis Alan “Dink” Denkenson Has Passed Away

Alan "Dink" Denkenson had been in hospice care over the past few months but remained in good spirits until the end.  Many of his long time friends and family came to visit him during this period.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/31/2022

Serena Gets No Love From Sports Bettors

Serena Gets No Love From Sports Bettors

Serena Williams is expected to retire following play at the U.S. Open.  She advanced Monday and moves on to Round 2.  Bettors have not been backing Serena in her Wednesday night match against Anett Kontaveit.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Aug/31/2022

Obstruction Probe of Classified Documents Has Trump Indictment Odds Slashed Further

Obstruction Probe of Classified Documents Has Trump Indictment Odds Slashed Further

The U.S. Justice Department dropped a bombshell late Tuesday night with the release of a 36-page filing in response to former President Donald Trump's request to have a third party appointed to sift through seized documents.  The filing, which went public shortly before 11:30 pm ET, suggests there is evidence of obstuction of justice. 

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Aug/31/2022

DraftKings, BarStool Sports, Others Prepare for Kansas Soft Launch Thursday

DraftKings, BarStool Sports, Others Prepare for Kansas Soft Launch Thursday

DraftKings will also be introducing its first-ever blockchain-based gaming franchise, Reignmakers Football, to those in the Sunflower State.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Aug/31/2022

New TransUnion Research Highlights Challenge for Online Sports Betting Operators in Identifying Distressed Consumers

New TransUnion Research Highlights Challenge for Online Sports Betting Operators

Transunion on Wednesday issued its findings in regard to the challenge for online sportsbook operators in identifying resilient and distressed customers, especially where credit card use is concerned.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Aug/31/2022

DraftKings Suffers Big Loss in AZ, Prophet Exchange First Bet Placed by New York Giants Player, KS Soft Launch Thursday

DraftKings Suffers Big Loss in AZ

Gamblers won $3.2 million with $92.8 million wagered during the month of June.  This resulted in a -3.4% win rate.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Aug/30/2022

Satoshi Defamation Trial in Norway to Begin Sept 12

According to Jordan Atkins of CoinGeek, Wright claims that Granath used a pseudonymous Twitter handle @Hodlonaut without identifying his true identity in order to wage a campaign of harassment against him.  The alleged defamation includes referring to Wright as "a scammer" and "a fraud".

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Aug/30/2022

Biggest Super Bowl 57 Liabilties for the Sportsbooks Include Raiders, Jets?

Biggest Super Bowl 57 Liabilties for the Sportsbooks Include Raiders, Jets?

The biggest Super Bowl 2023 liabilites at Caesars Sportsbook were, in order from top down, the Las Vegas Raiders, New York Jets, New Orleans Saints, Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Aug/29/2022

2022 Early U.S. Open Betting Action: Serena Still Hot With Gamblers

2022 Early U.S. Open Betting Action: Serena Still Hot With Gamblers

"We haven't seen Serena be competitive in a major in quite some, but people are still going to bet on her simply because of the name," Dave Mason, Brand Manager at BetOnline, said.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Aug/29/2022

Sex Trafficker Name Added to Notorious Las Vegas Black Book

Sex Trafficker Name Added to Notorious Las Vegas Black Book

Weatherspoon has a long rap record that includes a history of violence against women and alleged sex trafficking in Las Vegas Casinos. Weatherspoon was arrested in 2011 for allegedly punching a 15-year-old boy in the face.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Aug/29/2022

New Jersey's Already Saturated Sports Betting Market Just Got More Saturated

New Jersey's Already Saturated Sports Betting Market Just Got More Saturated

Prophet Sports Betting Exchange and Sporttrade will introduce the Garden State to the “betting exchange” or peer-to-peer betting models while the future of a third anticipated entry to the NJ market, Fubo Sportsbook, is uncertain.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Aug/29/2022

Is BetUS Legal in Oklahoma?

Is BetUS Legal in Oklahoma?

BetUS is legal to bet with in the great state of Oklahoma.  They offer a generous 125% bonus up to $2500 based on what you open your wagering account with.  BetUS is now celebrating 28 years in business.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Aug/27/2022

Little League World Series for 2022 Sees Heavy Action Heading Into Saturday Semis

Little League World Series for 2022 Sees Heavy Action Heading Into Saturday Semis

This is the most wagered on Little League World Series at SportsBetting.ag.  The 2022 Little League Softball World Series was ESPN's most-watched since it expanded coverage of the tournament in 2017, according to Nielsen.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Aug/27/2022

On This Day Was Most Signups Ever for BetOnline, Highest Traffic Ever for Gambling911

On This Day Was Most Signups Ever for BetOnline, Highest Traffic Ever for Gambling911

"Not sure if we will ever beat that record. Also the five year anniversary of the biggest betting value of all time," Dave Mason of BetOnline revealed via Twitter.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Aug/27/2022

Nolensville Tennessee vs. Honolulu Hawaii LLWS U.S. Championship Game Betting Odds

Nolensville Tennessee vs. Honolulu Hawaii LLWS U.S. Championship Game Betting Odds

BetOnline was offering LIVE BETTING ODDS on the Little League World Series U.S. Championship game between Nolensville Tennessee vs. Honolulu Hawaii on Saturday.  The winner advances to play either Curacao or Chinese Taipei in the LLWS Final Sunday.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Aug/26/2022

Biden Approval Rating Hits 44% With Potential to Pay Out Close to $400: Mar-a-Lago Search Affidavit Released

BetOnline will offer a payout of nearly $400 for every $100 bet should this rating hold above the 43% mark by September 1.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/26/2022

Texas Odds to Win the LLWS 2022

Texas Odds to Win the LLWS 2022

Texas is in the Southwest Region, with a payout potential of $1400 on every $100 bet should they go on to win it all.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Aug/25/2022

Ex-NBA Exec and Gambling Expert Wants to Take on Real Madrid and Barcelona With Newly Purchased Football Club

Ex-NBA Exec and Gambling Expert Wants to Take on Real Madrid and Barcelona

Plus another online gambling operator fined for anti-money laundering (AML) and social responsibility failings.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Aug/25/2022

Dems Spooked in PA as Latest Emerson Poll Shows Closer Race: Latest Odds

Dems Spooked in PA as Latest Emerson Poll Shows Closer Race: Latest Odds

Fetterman was up 48% compared to 44% for Oz in the race for US Senate, according to the Emerson Poll and the Governor's race is even tighter.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Aug/25/2022

New York Special Election Upset Catches Attention of Oddsmakers: Ripple Effect Felt in Betting Market

New York Special Election Upset Catches Attention of Oddsmakers

A massive upset in New York’s ‘bellwether’ 19th Congressional District last night has created a ripple in the political odds markets, as reported by BetOnline oddsmakers Wednesday morning.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Aug/24/2022

Odds for Pujols to Hit 700th Home Run and Nats' Starting Pitcher Streak

Odds for Pujols to 700 and Nats' Starting Pitcher Streak

History, not all of it worth celebrating, is being made in Major League Baseball at the moment and our good friends at SportsBetting.ag are jumping all over it.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Aug/24/2022

Marco Rubio Still -1500 Favorite After Val Demings: Plus Cashing in on Political Domains Ahead of 2024

Sen. Marco Rubio is seeking a 3rd term as Florida senator but the Republican ran unopposed for the GOP primary and sits on a massive war chest of money he can now use against his opponent in the general election.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Aug/24/2022

It's War!!! Jason Whitlock and Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy in Epic Feud...That Was Only Getting Uglier

Sports journalist Jason Whitlock claims "Dave Portnoy is a fraud. He has no core values. No defined set of beliefs. He has no redeeming qualities other than his wealth. Remove his money, and he wouldn’t have a friend in this world.".  Portnoy's sports betting company was just fully acquired by Penn National.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Aug/23/2022

Breaking News

PricePerPlayer Puts More Dollars in Your Pocket as a Bookie

The primary reason that someone goes into business is to make a profit selling a product or service. The main reason why so many people fail at accomplishing this goal is the lack of having the proper business tools to turn their dream into a reality. 

Giants Agree to Cut Jones

Giants Agree to Cut Jones

Tommy DeVito will make his first start of the season Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. DeVito won three games as a starter in 2023.  The line has remained at +5.5.