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Michigan Regulators 'No Comment' Regarding Bovada Cease and Desist

Regulators in Michigan said Bovada had 14 days to take steps to prevent Michigan residents from gaming on their sites before further legal action is taken and those 14 days are now up. 

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jun/14/2024

News as it Happens - June 14, 2024 4 pm: Philippines Crackdown, Gambling.com Group Hit

Philippines Cracks Down on Illegal Offshore Gambling Firms and Gambling.com's Group hit hard by Google update per Forbes.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jun/14/2024

Euro 2024 Weekend Matches Betting Lines: Spain vs Croatia, Italy vs Albania

Plus we take a look at the NBA Finals, the Fight Guys preview the highly anticipated Gervonta "Tank" Davis vs Frank Martin fight and much more.

Submitted by Press Release on, Jun/14/2024

How the West Flagler Matter and Michigan Attempt to Ban Bovada Intertwine

Entering June we reported on how the popular online sportsbook Bovada was sent a cease and desist letter by Michigan regulators demanding they stop taking bets from residents of that state. 

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jun/13/2024

New Jersey Continuing to Lead the Way in USA iGaming Market

New Jersey Continuing to Lead the Way in USA iGaming Market

Las Vegas may be the most famous gambling hub in the USA, but it doesn’t have anything on New Jersey when it comes to the iGaming market.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jun/13/2024

HRWager Confiscates $15k From Gambler, Players Can't Log Into Accounts

HR Wager was kicked off its prior platform for failing to pay its fees and players.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/13/2024

US Open Golf 5 Most Backed Golfers - Betting Odds 2024

Bookies aren't rooting against Tiger at Pinehurst either.

Submitted by Press Release on, Jun/12/2024

Investors in BetMGM Parent Company Entain Demand £100million in Compensation

Legal firm, Fox Williams, announced intentions to lodge a substantial group litigation claim against Entain, which is the parent company of Ladbrokes.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/12/2024

Connecticut Plans to Send Cease and Desist Letter to Bovada

"The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection Gaming Division has confirmed with @SBD that it will be sending a cease-and-desist letter to Bovada within the week."

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/11/2024

San Francisco Giants Players Harassed By Sports Bettors Speak Out

Matt Chapman said, “Fans used to just say normal things like, ‘You’re a bum.’ Now, that they have all that money on us, fans will talk a lot of [expletive] to us.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jun/11/2024

Australia Bans Online Gambling With Crypto

Australia placed a ban on betting with credit cards and cryptos late last year but allowed for a 6-month period to comply with the deadline arriving this week.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jun/11/2024

Gambling News as It Happens June 10 - 10 am

Jontay Porter attorney says player was "over his head" with gambling addiction, a really bad week for the leagues in terms of gambling scandals, William Hill enters into agreement with EPIC Global Solutions.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jun/10/2024

Former Assistant School Principal Charged With Running Illegal Online Gambling Site

Indiana targeting illegal poker ventures over past year.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jun/09/2024

Did DraftKings Really Lose $6 Billion Since March?

"As of March 31, 24, #draftkings has incurred over $6 billion in loses, management reward themselves above the average means."

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/07/2024

Disgraced NBA Player Accused of 'Fixing' Games Accomplice Arrested Trying to Flee Country

"Poker shark" Long Phi Pham, better known by his nickname "Bruce," was arrested Monday at John F. Kennedy Airport as he attempted to board a flight to Australia with a one-way ticket.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/06/2024

Gambling Bust Tied to Gambino Crime Family Results in 17 Arrests: One a Former NYPD Officer

The charges — detailed in an 84-count indictment — alleges the enterprise raked in $22.7 million in illegal bets along with half a million dollars in usurious loans.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/06/2024

Pro Sports Bettor: 'Timing of These MLB Suspensions Seems Dubious'

5 MLB players were suspended or permanently banned Tuesday for violating the league's gambling policy.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/05/2024

Shohei Ohtani Officially Clear in Gambling Scandal

Ohtani’s ex-interpreter and close friend, Ippei Mizuhara, 39, was fired by the Los Angeles Dodgers following allegations of illegal gambling and "massive theft" of the Japanese baseball superstar's funds back in March.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/04/2024

Tucupita Marcano Gets Lifetime MLB Ban for Betting on Baseball

Marcano was found to have placed 387 baseball bets, including 231 MLB-related wagers, between Oct. 16, 2022 and Nov. 1, 2023, totaling over $150,000.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/04/2024

San Diego Padres Infielder Tucupita Marcano Faces Ban for Sports Betting

San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano, 24, is facing a potential lifetime ban for betting on baseball after Major League Baseball received information that he wagered on games involving the Pittsburgh Pirates when he was with the team last season.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/03/2024

Gambling News as it Happens: June 3 3 PM

FanDuel nears deal for naming rights to Diamond Sports channels, Ron "Cigar" Sacco to be inducted into Bookie Hall of Fame, UK suspends cricket athlete & soccer official over illegal bets

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jun/03/2024

Gambling News as it Happens: June 3 11:30 AM

Evolution Gaming accuses lawfirm of defamation, Pritzger bets DraftKings, FanDuel won't leave Illinois over hefty tax hike, Justin Jefferson, Vikings Agree to 4-year, $140M Deal and latest WSOP reports.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jun/03/2024

Bovada Betting Accounts in Michigan Closing?

Ignition Casino accounts expected to close as well after gambling firm sent a cease and desist letter.

Submitted by C Costigan on, May/30/2024

Crypto Casinos: The Future of Secure and Anonymous Betting

The world of online gambling is rapidly evolving, and crypto casinos are at the forefront of this revolution. These innovative platforms leverage blockchain technology to offer a level of security and anonymity that traditional online casinos can't match.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, May/30/2024

Bookie Pay Per Head Demo

Price per head companies offer prospective clients a chance to try their Pay Per Head software through a free two week demo.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, May/29/2024

2024 College Football Week 1 Betting Lines

The summer months are ahead, but it’s comforting to know that pigskin will be flying around the country very soon.

Submitted by Press Release on, May/28/2024

DraftKings Stock Sees Worst Hit in Two Years With Illinois Sports Betting Tax Likely

Illinois lawmakers are pushing for a graduated tax structure of up to 40% of gross gambling revenues, up from a flat 15%.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, May/28/2024

Will the Dodgers-Reds Game Be Suspended, Postponed May 26

Severe storms were anticipated around the 2 pm hour with questions remaining as to whether this game can be completed.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, May/26/2024

Do You Have What it Takes to Be a Bookie?

It's the second oldest profession but over the last decade bookmaking has evolved to the point where anyone can do it....you just need the proper tools and support.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, May/25/2024

Where Can I Find Winning MLB Consensus MLB Plays?

The betting public tends to lose more than they win and consensus cappers often fall into the same boat, therefore it is important to find consensus plays posted by handicappers that are currently hot.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, May/25/2024

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