Is Gambling a Business?

Is Gambling a Business?

Gambling is not just a business, but a multi-billion dollar worldwide business that people have been involved in one form or other since the beginning of time. However, nowadays it is a very serious business that earns people unprecedented amounts of money.

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Sportsbook Software as Low as $3

How much will an online sportsbook cost you to set up?  Probably a million dollars?  Maybe two?  How about just $3?

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Bombshell Report: Bookie Being Sued Once Broke Into Home, Was Shot By Owner

"He was laying on his butt and crying," a neighbor said after the co-defendant was shot multiple times.

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The Rise of Mobile Gaming: Online Casinos with the UKGC License as a Smart Choice

Mobile gaming has taken the world by storm, becoming a go-to source of entertainment for millions. Among the many genres that have flourished on our handheld devices, online casinos have particularly seen an unprecedented rise in popularity. However, as with any digital domain involving real money, safety and legitimacy become paramount.

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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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Why You Need a Price Per Player Sportsbook Software

Why You Need a Price Per Player Sportsbook Software

A price per player sportsbook software typically charges $5 and up per player per week while offering everything from odds, live betting, full reporting, 24-7 customer service and even a live dealer online casino.

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Hammond Indiana Bookie Allegedly Used Movie Quotes as Violent Code

Bookie Alexander Gagianis offered to become an enforcer in bookie business that was taken down last month. He referenced quotes from "The Irishman" that included the term "paint houses", meaning to dispose of bodies.
Pay Per Head Software Service for the FIFA World Cup

Pay Per Head Software Service for the FIFA World Cup

It's almost that time. If your Pay Per Head service is not offering all the features your players desire for the upcoming FIFA World Cup, it is definitely time to switch.