Sportsbook News
Sports Gambling Final Vote in NC Expected Next Week
Legalized sports gambling, starting next year in North Carolina, now seems a better bet as the state House's top leader said Thursday that he expected his chamber would accept alterations to its own proposal made by the Senate.
Reports of BetMGM Spokesperson Jamie Foxx Going Blind Have Yet to be Verified
A spokesperson for BetMGM, Foxx was hospitalized last month with what was only described as a "medical complication". The mystery continues.
How Sportsbooks Should Respond as Bettors Embrace Predictive Analytics
Anyone who's been paying attention will know that there's been a steady uptick in the use of AI-powered predictive models in the sports betting industry. Rapid advancements in the field of AI mean that sports bettors are gaining access to vital predictive tools - like those seen on Dimers.com - that can enhance their sports betting decisions.
5Dimes Little Canada Problem: Screwing Players on Future Bets
5Dimes may claim it wants entry into the North American regulated sports betting market, but angry customers owed money from futures may have the last say.
The End of an Era as 5Dimes Shutters European Business Tuesday Night
Effective 11:59 pm ET Tuesday evening, the long established online sports betting company was shutting down to one of its last remaining markets, Europe.
Can I Use Cryptocurrencies Like Bitcoin to Open an Online Betting Account From California?
Whether its sports betting, casino games, horse racing, even eSports, if you live in California or happen to be visiting the state and wish to start gambling online, BetOnline will welcome you with open arms just as long as you're at least 18 years old and have access to a computer or smart phone....and, yes, cryptocurrencies are welcome.
More Betting Scandals: 5th Lions Player, Cincinnati Bearcats
Bert Eugene Neff Jr. placed wagers raising suspicion before an Alabama-LSU baseball game. Neff's son is a player with the Bearcats and two of that team's staffers were let go in recent days as well.
FINEally Returns: Paddy Power is Back, But Not the Way We Would Like to See
If you have followed Gambling911.com over the years, it should be no secret that we really love the Paddy Power ad campaigns that have mostly been placed on the back burner with Flutter taking control of the company.
DraftKings Pushes Taylor Swift NBA Conspiracy Theory
"Swift is traveling the country playing the Eras Tour, tickets are blowing up, and the same goes for the NBA teams that play in the city she performs in."
GSC Talks Procedure for Customers to Retrieve Funds From Shuttered 5Dimes
With 5Dimes announcing the closure of its site to European customers effective May 30, Gambling911.com's own Thomas Somach reached out to the well-established licensing agency, the Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC), to determine next steps.
Circa Million and Circa Survivor Return for 2023: Largest Payout Ever at $14 Million, No Rake
Circa Sports Breaks Own Guarantee Record for Fifth Year of its Popular Professional Football Contests.
Fils Bets Voided By Some Books Following Ymer Striking Umpire
BetMGM was among the books that voided winning moneyline bets on Fils. Some customers of FanDuel report that book graded Fils as a win only to void the bet moments later. But were they right to void the bet?
Judge Rules Taking Bets From Grey Market No Big Deal
New York federal district court judge Paul A. Engelmayer has ruled that it is fine for an online sportsbook to take bets from so-called "grey areas" just as long as the business discloses they did so and that information is accurate.
Online Sports Betting vs. Daily Fantasy Sports: What's the Difference?
A recent debate may be riveting and contain some valid points but, as one industry operator recently said, it all comes down to sites like PrizePicks being smart enough to offer a sports betting-like product that doesn't require sportsbook licensing.
They Are Dropping Like Flies at the Kindred Group
Mass exodus reported as CCO and CMO will leave the company in the autumn. They follow other top executives out the door.
Concerns Mount Over Ability to Access 5Dimes Funds After May 29
5Dimes announced on Monday it will be pulling out of the European betting market entirely.
Maine Gambling Control Unit Official: Calls Women 'Bitches', Defends White Nationalists
Milt Champion, head of the Gambling Control Unit in Maine, has been suspended after posting some insensitive comments pertaining to women and African Americans.
5Dimes Shuts Down its European Market
5Dimes will stop accepting wagers effective Monday May 29 at 11:59 pm EST.
Former State Trooper Who Tipped Off Illegal Sports Betting Ring Pleads Guilty
Seven individuals were charged in January for their role in running the business. It is alleged to have taken in millions of dollars over a multi-year period as part of a 48-page complaint.
Maryland Looks to Require Handicappers, Influencers to Back Their Records
Plus UK lawmakers call for cryptocurrency trading to be regulated. They want the market to be treated as gambling.
Screw the Gamblers Series - Part 1 - DraftKings CEO Details Master Plan
In this newly launched series, Gambling911.com details ways in which gambling firms routinely try to screw over their own customers. Witness in Part 1 of this series, DraftKings CEO, Jason Robins, speaking at the recent Moffett Nathanson's Technology, Media, and Telecom Conference. His focus: The pursuit of higher hold rates....at the expense of customers.
Law Enforcement Detail Sportsbook Customer Account Hackings
The defendant had at least three co-conspirators with 30 of the compromised betting accounts are located within the Southern District of New York.
PointsBet Tweets Out Leaked Doc 'From NBA' Purporting to Show Upcoming Game Outcomes
Nikola Jokic to score 40 point triple double in Game 3 win 5/20/23 (please refer to NBA Referees Game Flow Management document).
Man Charged With Hacking Into DraftKings Accounts This Past November
Federal prosecutors on Thursday announced criminal charges against an 18-year-old Wisconsin man as part of an alleged scheme to hack user accounts for the sports betting website DraftKings.
The Clown Files: Fanatics Free Bet When You Buy Their Merchandise.... What Can Possibly Go Wrong??
Somewhere a village is missing its idiot. Has anyone called the Fanatics marketing office yet?
Harnessing the Powers of AI and Blockchain: Bookmakers Can't Afford to Go Without CombatIQ
An automated system works in place of a person who identifies certain components of a fight such as the number of strikes on the ground.
Pat McAfee Walking Away From His $120M FanDuel Contract to Join ESPN
Pat McAfee is walking away from his FanDuel contract, worth $120 million, and walking into an ESPN contract that exceeds "eight figures" annually, the exact amount is not yet disclosed. McAfee was only in the second year of his four year contract with FanDuel.
Sportsbooks Should Consider CombatIQ Now
It's time for online sportsbooks to fully embrace the blockchain, or be left out in the cold.
Indiana Sports Betting: Sites and Selection Criteria
Time to place bets on Indiana sports! Pacers, Fever, Indians, or Colts fans can find the most reputable and licensed sites to place bets securely. In this article, we will discuss Indiana sports betting sites and factors to consider when choosing them. Ready? Let's dive in!
Can't Use Betway From Kenya Any More: What Happened?
This move will be painful for affiliates who have worked extra hard over the years to promote Betway in a marketplace that requires customer volume several times that of Europe or North America....and without any notice.
