Sportsbook News
Billy Walters Tells ESPN: Phil Mickelson Sent Me to Prison!
Sports betting icon Billy Walters threw pro golfer Phil Mickelson under a bus Thursday night on national television, but only because, Walters said, Mickelson threw him under one first.
Pro Sports Bettor Spanky Agrees BetMGM Should Never Have Cancelled Teacher's $214K Bet
One of the world’s most famous professional sports bettors has spoken out on the ongoing controversy involving sportsbook BetMGM refusing to pay out over $200,000 in winning wagers to a Virginia high school special education teacher and agrees with the decision to finally pay him. Here's his take.
BetMGM Pays Teacher His $214K After Cancelling Bet
An attorney at BetMGM called Kris Benton apologizing for the inconvenience and reiterating that there was "an error with the odds." That being said, the attorney said they're going to give Benton the entire amount he won.
CT AG Reiterates 'Only Three Legal Sportsbooks in the State', Sports Bettors Call These Books 'Crap'
One sports bettor asks American Gaming Association President Bill Miller "Are you thanking the AG for actively acquiring and creating gambling addicts?" through some of the practices employed by the regulated sportsbooks.
MGM Resorts Kicks US Partner Entain to the Curb as BetMGM Mobile Comes to UK
Calls to boycott BetMGM mobile site intensify in US amidst "betting scandal of the century".
Gamblers Lash Out at BetMGM via Homemade Videos After Cancelling Special Ed Teacher's $215K Bet
"Imagine winning $200,000 on parlays and not getting paid out," tweeted Trent Attyah to his more than 185.5K followers.
NYRABets No Power to Cancel Bets Without Commission Approval: BetMGM Plays God
A Pick-5 debacle during Whitney Weekend has gamblers wishing BetMGM would have taken their bets perhaps
Gambling World Overwhelmingly Sides With Teacher After BetMGM Cancels $215,000 Bet
By early Wednesday morning, Somach's article had gone viral. By Wednesday night it had become the most trafficked news article on the Gambling911 website ever.
Gambling 911 World Exclusive: Teacher Stiffed by Sportsbook Hires Lawyer to Recover $215K
Blockbuster story goes viral across the Net as Virginia Lottery now in communication with BetMGM and player.
Prosecutors Cannot Use Former MLB All-Star Yasiel Puig Plea as Evidence in Nix Bookmaking Case
Case tied to Vegas casino execs alleged misuse of casino assets as Puig announces he's playing baseball again.
Rovell, Pizzola in Heated Exchange at BetBash
Pizzola tells Rovell he and the site he works for, The Action Network: “You’re creating a false allure that people can win".
Resorts World and MGM Grand Employees Subpoenaed in Widening Justice Dept Probe
A federal investigation of Southern California bookie Wayne Nix's gambling ring has expanded to Las Vegas with over a dozen casino employees questioned.
Can I Bet With BetOnline From Washington State?
BetOnline is accessible from Washington State and offers some of the best welcome bonuses in the business.
Can I Bet on FanDuel Online From Maine?
Though FanDuel is unavailable for betting for Maine residents and visitors alike, BetUS does offer a great alternative. And they will be taking bets on this year's Little League World Series to boot.
Can I Bet on MyBookie From Oklahoma?
MyBookie is a popular online sportsbook available to those in Oklahoma. Gambling911.com recommends BetOnline, which is about to enter its 25th year in business.
WynnBET Shuts Down
WynnBet on Friday announced it will be shutting its doors to all US states except for Nevada and Massachusetts.
Industry Wakeup Call as Sleeper Fantasy Sees 216K Downloads in Two Weeks?
We here at Gambling911.com can vouch for the fact that these last two weeks have been off the charts with three marquee fights going off. But some of the numbers we are seeing when it comes to Daily Fantasy Sports downloads continue to impress.
It's War! Underdog Fantasy Founder Tears Into DraftKings, FanDuel, Says New Sportsbook Coming
Jeremy Levy accuses both companies of working behind the scenes to undermine Underdog.
BetOnline 2023 Promotions Unveiled as NFL Preseason Upon Us
Play for $10,000 in sportsbook prizes when you enter the La Liga Kickoff contest, Win free spins for every game you bet and more.
New Billy Walters Book Claims Phil Mickelson Bet Over $1 Billion in the Last Three Decades
Excerpts from Walters upcoming book "Gambler: Secrets from a Life of Risk" make the startling claims in addition to allegations that the golfer tried to place a $400K bet on the Ryder Cup through Walters.
DraftKings Sees 10 Percent Plunge in Share Price on News of ESPN-Penn Sports Betting Deal
Mickey Mouse goes all-in on sports betting, at least as long as Disney remains the parent company of ESPN.
Gambling 911 World Exclusive: Government Agency Investigating BetMGM for Stiffing Special Ed Teacher
The Virginia Lottery, a government agency that regulates all gambling in the State of Virginia, is investigating a situation in which a Virginia teacher won $214,500 betting on the women’s World Cup with sportsbook BetMGM.
Prime Sports to Offer Highest Limits to US Bettors, Vows Not to Boot Them
Newcomer Prime Sports is the latest to join the regulated sports gambling market. This isn't just any newcomer as many of those involved are long time friends of Gambling911.com.
Teacher's Bet: Virginia Lottery Wants Answers as to Why BetMGM Cancelled $214K Bet
The Virginia Lottery on Tuesday promised Gambling911's Thomas Somach it will get to the bottom of a controversy surrounding BetMGM's decision to cancel a Fairfax County teacher's $214,000 winning bet based on what it claimed to be an "obvious error".
I'm NOT for Teacher: BetMGM Continues to Screw Educator Out of $214K in Virginia
Fairfax County teacher wants the $214K owed as BetMGM refuses payout.
BetMGM: Sorry Our Bad, Won't Pay $214K in Winning Bets to Teacher
Company claimed it was "an obvious error" and offered a $100 free bet for the inconvenience after cancelling the payout.
John L. Smith: News of Federal Probe Another Troublesome Headline for Resorts World Las Vegas
The probe appears to be focused on executive(s) and/or former execs of Vegas casinos and the alleged use of casino comps as well as chips to pay off gambling debts to a bookmaking business.
Can I Bet on BetUS From Maryland?
While you now have the option of betting with a total of 14 regulated state sportsbook apps in the state of Maryland, internationally-licensed (also known as offshore) gambling websites like BetUS do offer a few attractive features that will not be found with the Maryland apps.
PPH Sportsbook With No-Fee Online Payments: Are They for Real?
When you see something along the lines of "Free Pay Per Head" or "PPH Sportsbook With No-Fee Online Payments" and the site in question goes on to explain that it is actually offering a FREE service, run, don't walk.
Countless Streamers Impacted by Latest Twitch Gambling Ban
Latest ban comes one year after popular streamer was accused of bilking users out of hundreds of thousands of dollars to fuel gambling addiction
