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Family in States Heartbroken Over 5Dimes Owner Kidnapping, Office Under Heavy Security

Family in States Heartbroken Over 5Dimes Owner Kidnapping, Office Under Heavy Security

The 5Dimes office in the Edificio Equus, or simply Equus Building, of San Pedro, Costa Rica was under heavy guard Thursday.  Sources close to Gambling911.com say it is like "something out of Black Ops".

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Oct/18/2018

5Dimes Issues Statement Regarding Kidnapping of Owner

5Dimes Issues Statement Regarding Kidnapping of Owner

Costa Rica sportsbook 5Dimes issued a statement to at least one media outlet in regard to the alleged kidnapping of its colorful owner, Sean "Tony" Creighton, 43 of Morgantown, West Virginia.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Oct/18/2018

Sugarhouse Sportsbook Shifts From Golden Nugget to Monmouth Park in NJ

The newly opened Sugarhouse Sportsbook has found a brand new home after only a few weeks in business according to Legal Sports Report.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Oct/17/2018

Kidnapped 5Dimes Owner Vehicle Found Intentionally Crashed by Perps

Kidnapped 5Dimes Owner Vehicle Found Intentionally Crashed by Perpetrators

Diaro Extra has what it says is a photo of the vehicle driven by 5Dimes owner Sean "Tony" Creighton intentionally crashed into a gate.  Creighton was reported kidnapped on September 25.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Oct/17/2018

Status of 5Dimes Uncertain in Wake of Owner's Disappearance

Status of 5Dimes Uncertain in Wake of Owner's Disappearance

Following word that the owner of San Jose, Costa Rica-based 5Dimes Sportsbook was reportedly kidnapped three weeks ago, those with money at the book have been scrambling to find out more details. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Oct/17/2018

5Dimes Owner Kidnapped

A source close to Gambling911.com advised that the family paid a $750K ransom via Bitcoin and have yet to hear back.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Oct/16/2018

Sports Betting Officially Begins in New Mexico

Sports Betting Officially Begins in New Mexico

Sports betting in New Mexico officially kicked off Tuesday October 16 at the Santa Ana Star Casino outside of Albuquerque and business was brisk.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Oct/16/2018

UCF Knights Power Ranking 2018 Week 8, Latest Odds

UCF Knights Power Ranking 2018 Week 8, Latest Odds

The UCS Knights come in ranked at number 6 for Week 8 of the College Football season.  They pay $400 for every $10 bet with a College Football Championship victory.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Oct/16/2018

LSU Tigers Power Ranking 2018 Week 8, Latest Odds

The LSU Tigers come in ranked at number 6 for Week 8 of the College Football season.  They pay $400 for every $10 bet with a College Football Championship victory.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Oct/16/2018

Michigan Wolverines Power Ranking 2018 Week 8, Latest Odds

Michigan Wolverines Power Ranking 2018 Week 8, Latest Odds

The Michigan Wolverines come in ranked at number 5 for Week 8 of the College Football season.  They pay $180 for every $10 bet with a College Football Championship victory.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Oct/16/2018

Clemson Tigers Power Ranking 2018 Week 8, Latest Odds

Clemson Tigers Power Ranking 2018 Week 8, Latest Odds

The Clemson Tigers come in ranked at number 4 for Week 8 of the College Football season.  They pay $45 for every $10 bet with a College Football Championship victory, tied with Ohio State for the second shortest odds.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Oct/16/2018

Notre Dame Fighting Irish Power Ranking 2018 Week 8, Latest Odds

Notre Dame Fighting Irish Power Ranking 2018 Week 8, Latest Odds

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish come in ranked at number 3 for Week 8 of the College Football season.  They pay $80 for every $10 bet with a College Football Championship victory.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Oct/15/2018

Ohio State Buckeyes Power Ranking 2018 Week 8, Latest Odds

Ohio State Buckeyes Power Ranking 2018 Week 8, Latest Odds

The Ohio State Buckeyes come in ranked at number 2 for Week 8 of the College Football season.  They pay $45 for every $10 bet with a College Football Championship victory.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Oct/15/2018

Alabama Crimson Tide Power Ranking 2018 Week 8, Latest Odds

Alabama Crimson Tide Power Ranking 2018 Week 8, Latest Odds

No surprise here, the Alabama Crimson Tide appear atop the Week 8 Power Rankings with -200 odds of winning the College Football Championship.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Oct/15/2018

‘Duffel Bag Bettor’ Takes William Hill for $240K

‘Duffel Bag Bettor’ Takes William Hill for $240K

A Vegas man won big on Army this past weekend.  Army is among those teams performing well Against The Spread this season.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Oct/15/2018

Sports Betting Coming to Virginia?

Following last week's shock news that New Mexico would start offering sports betting starting Tuesday October 16, now comes word that Virginia may be next on the list. 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Oct/15/2018

The Top Three Free Sports Bets

Online sports betting, similar to other online gambling type transactions, has become more and more popular over the years.

Submitted by Payton on, Oct/14/2018

Hot Team to Bet Right Now - UAB Blazers - College Football Week 8

UAB  ranks number five on our Hot Team Betting Index entering Week 8 of the 2018 College Football season.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Oct/14/2018

Hot Team to Bet Right Now - Cincinnati Bearcats - College Football Week 8

Cincinnati ranks number two on our Hot Team Betting Index entering Week 8 of the 2018 College Football season.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Oct/14/2018

Hot Team to Bet Right Now - Army - College Football Week 8

Hot Team to Bet Right Now - Army - College Football Week 8

Army is among the hottest teams to bet right now in College Football, staying somewhat under the radar.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Oct/14/2018

Hot Team to Bet Right Now - The Cleveland Browns - October 13

Cleveland Browns fans can finally celebrate while Browns bettors have been partying the whole season so far with Cleveland covering the spread in all but one game. 

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Oct/13/2018

MLB ALCS | Houston vs. Boston Game 1 Betting Line

MLB ALCS | Houston vs. Boston Game 1 Betting Line

It’s here. The MLB Championships are back and the AL is set with Houston facing Boston. The offshore sportsbook have set the price at Houston--- ML +101, Run Line +1 ½ -210, Boston--- ML -111, Run Line -1 ½ +175.

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/13/2018

Hot Team to Bet Right Now - The Troy Trojans - October 12

Hot Team to Bet Right Now - The Troy Trojans - October 12

The Troy Trojans football team is 5-1 Straight Up and 4-1 Against The Spread.  They are 4-1 ATS in their last 10, keeping in mind that not all of their games have had lines.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Oct/12/2018

New Mexico Santa Ana Star Casino to Have Sportsbook

New Mexico could become the first state west of the Mississippi to offer sports betting following a landmark ruling by the US Supreme Court in May abolishing decades long prohibition.  Nevada was the only state to offer full service sports gambling previous to the decision.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Oct/10/2018

MLB Says it Wants Cut From Sports Betting

MLB Says it Wants Cut From Sports Betting

Major League Baseball is insisting to casino executives that the league should get a cut from wagers placed on the sport following the repeal of a federal ban on sports betting.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Oct/10/2018

Hot Team to Bet Right Now - The Florida Gators - October 4

Hot Team to Bet Right Now - The Florida Gators - October 4

The Florida Gators are super hot right now on the covering front with a 5-1 record both Straight Up and Against The Spread.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Oct/10/2018

What is a PPH Sportsbook?

A PPH sportsbook is short for a pay per head sportsbook and that is a company that provides a platform and website for bookies so they can accept bets on daily sporting events

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/10/2018

NLCS Game 1 Betting Line - Dodgers vs. Brewers

NLCS Game 1 Betting Line - Dodgers vs. Brewers

The Dodgers opened at -150 and Brewers +140 with a total of 7 in Milwaukee.  The line is expected to shift dramatically with the Brewers starter to be announced.  This is Game 1 of the NLCS Playoffs.

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/10/2018

Scientific Games Acquires Don Best Sports

Scientific Games Acquires Don Best Sports

Scientific Games has announced the acquisition of Don Best Sports, a real time line service and sports data collection company encompassing quite the colorful history.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Oct/09/2018

7 Reasons Why You Should Use Bookie Software to Run Your Sportsbook

Today it’s possible to run a world-class sportsbook even if you’re a one-man-show. You can actually rival most online sportsbooks by using bookie software to run every aspect of your operation.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Oct/09/2018

Breaking News

Circa Rumors Escalate

Derek Stevens, owner of the famed Circa Casino and Sportsbook in Las Vegas, had many folks talking Monday morning following a recent post.