Is It Legal to Be a Bookie in New York?

Is It Legal to Be a Bookie in New York?

As of 2022, 30 states have some form of legal sports betting. New York is one of them!

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A Buffs Cover a Bookie Killer

BetOnline had nearly as much liability on the Colorado ML today vs. Oregon as we did for the Buffs' boosted CFP Championship odds on Prime Day.

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Saturday's College Football Action Final Look - Week 4

Until Saturday morning the Buffs spread and moneyline were the top two bets, which is unprecedented.

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Can I Really Start My Own Sportsbook From Kentucky?

More than 60,000 accounts have been pre-registered with the mobile sites who paid their licensing fees ahead of sports betting launching in the commonwealth.

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ESPN Bet Can and WILL Void Your Bets Should They Have Another Software Defect

ESPN Bet Can and WILL Void Your Bets Should They Have Another Software Defect

Consumers beware.  Regulators have sided with Penn National's Barstool Sportsbook for voiding bets on outcomes they claim were already known over an hour prior.  They blamed a software error for allowing this mishap to occur.

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Owner of Alabama Auto Dealership Latest Sued Under Little Known GA Bookie Law

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"If you lost an illegal bet (for example with a local bookie who is using a PPH site) and then paid him, you can sue to recover your losses, provided you do so within 6 months."

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Consensus Plays - College Football - September 22: Wisconsin vs. Purdue, Boise State vs. SDSU

Two cappers are on Virginia as a +8.5 or +9 pick in their Friday night game against NC State.  Add a third to the mix as we, too, go against the Wolfpack Friday night.

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Where Can I Bet the Ole Miss Rebels vs. Alabama Crimson Tide Game Online From Mississippi, Alabama?

You can bet the much anticipated Ole Miss Rebels vs. Alabama Crimson Tide game online from Alabama and Mississippi courtesy of BetUS, now celebrating 30 years in business.

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Joe Berra is HOT!

Capper goes 5-0 and 8-2 in last ten.  Plus big consensus on Alabama this week.

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Odds Boost for Colorado Buffaloes as BetOnline Launches 'Prime Day' for 24 Hours

A cleverly concocted marketing campaign could end up backfiring for one online sportsbook.

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Can Oregon Really Cover the 21-Point Spread Against Colorado?

Can Oregon Really Cover the 21-Point Spread Against Colorado?

Colorado versus Oregon will likely be the most wagered on game in college football this week despite the lopsided spread.  There is a huge overlay here but that might not be a bad thing for the Ducks.

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College Football Betting Action, Line Movement Monitor for September 19, 2023

Week 3 opinion games went 6-1.  These are games where the oddsmakers move a number to encourage even more lopsided action on one side.  For example, FSU was seeing better than 70% of the public action against Boston College, yet oddsmakers moved the number to make the line more favorable for the Noles.

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Calls to Refund Nick Chubb Bets After Gruesome Injury: Enough Already!

Even ahead of Chubb's injury, Dave Mason of BetOnline made it clear his company wasn't about to cave.

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Where Can I Bet the Colorado Buffaloes vs. Oregon Ducks Game From Oregon Online?

Where Can I Bet the Colorado Buffaloes vs. Oregon Ducks Game From Oregon Online?

It's one of the biggest games of the year but if you live in Oregon the only regulated sportsbook does not take bets on college games.  Thank God for sites licensed in other jurisdictions that continue to take bets from those located in Oregon.

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Largest Liabilities College Football Week 3, NFL News and Notes and UFC Fight Night Lines

Largest liabilities this morning are Penn State, LSU, Wisconsin, FSU, Ohio and Indiana at BetOnline. Here's the current action for national TV games.

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Gambling911 World Exclusive: Former Longhorns Player Sued for Running GA Bookie Biz

Gambling911 World Exclusive: Former Longhorns Player Sued for Running GA Bookie Biz

One of those sued went on to work for the Houston Texans.

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Sibella Out as CEO of Resorts World Las Vegas Amidst Probe

Sibella had recently been cleared by Nevada state regulators back in February following a year's long investigation into potential improprieties.

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Circa Sports Gets Lambasted for.....Doing the Right Thing?

Circa Sports Gets Lambasted for.....Doing the Right Thing?

Pro sports bettor Gadoon “Spanky” Kyrollos has had enough of this week's bellyaching over certain sportsbooks refusing to offer refunds on Aaron Rodgers bets after he lasted a few snaps before going down for the season.

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MGM Response to Security Breach is Outrageous: Apparent Origin of Attack a Head Scratcher

"All ALPHV ransomware group did to compromise MGM Resorts was hop on LinkedIn, find an employee, then call the Help Desk. A company valued at $33,900,000,000 was defeated by a 10-minute conversation."

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DraftKings Caves to Rodgers Refund Push, FanDuel Resisting

"You didn’t refund the rodgers boost last night? I will be taking my gambling elsewhere going forward @FanDuel_Support."

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These Companies Enter the Gambling Landscape in September

From a sportsbook promising the highest limits to one allowing bets in pennies to the newest sports handicapping site on the Net, we take a look at each of these newcomers.

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The Sportsbooks Are Getting Killed By the Buffs

The BetOnline odds team said that the current liability (total money lost) on a 2023 Buffs' title is the largest ever at this point in any college football season.

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Colorado Up to -22.5 v Colorado St. as Week 3 College Football Lines Open

BetOnline has just released its Week 3 2023 college football lines and the Colorado Buffaloes are near royalty status as they open up as a -22.5 favorite against Colorado State. They had opened at -19.5.  This was a Buffaloes team that only won a single game last season!

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College Football Picks, Model Projections - Week 2 2023 - From Gambling911

Nebraska, ECU are teams to keep an eye on this week.

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Where Can I Bet Canes Football Games Online From Florida?

Where Can I Bet Canes Football Games Online From Florida?

Just because the state gambling giants are fighting each other over expanding to mobile sports betting in the Sunshine State doesn't mean you can't bet your beloved Canes from Florida.  Quite the contrary. 

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2023 NFL Week 1 Betting Preview, Action Report and More

Ally Melendez can hardly contain herself as the looooong wait is finally over and the 2023 NFL season has arrived.  We here at Gambling911.com are just as excited.

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Can I Bet Sports, Politics Online With Betonline From Virginia?

BetOnline has been taking bets from Virginia residents since 1999 and continues to do so.  The company holds an international license and is widely considered to be among the top five largest online sportsbooks in the world. 

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Daniel Jones, Deebo Samuel to Make Weekly Appearances on Show Produced by Gambling Site

The NFL has come under heavy scrutiny for its often hypocritical stance when it comes to sports betting.

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2 Men Charged in Murder of Real Estate Agent With Ties to Mob, Illegal Bookie Ring

Jamal Chemin, 41, and Sorossa Moude, 27, were charged with first-degree murder.  They, too, have alleged ties to organized crime.

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Penn State’s Questionable Touchdown in Garbage Time Raises Eyebrows With Gamblers

The Nittany Lions were favored by 20.5 points going into their game against West Virginia and just managed to cover in the final seconds thanks to a touchdown in garbage time that had some gamblers scratching their heads.

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Most people think players leave online gaming platforms because of bad bonuses or weak promotions. In reality, the decision is usually made much faster — and far more emotionally.
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Sporttrade Abruptly Shuts Down Online Betting Markets

Those in the state of New Jersey will need to withdraw funds by May 25 while customers in all other U.S. states where the site operates will need to do so no later than June 25.
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Mobile Betting Discipline: A Smarter Pre-Wager Routine

Mobile betting has made wagering faster, but speed is not the same as control. A disciplined bettor treats every stake as a decision with conditions, not as a reaction to a price, notification, or recent result.