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LSU Standout Kayshon Boutte Used Alias 'kayshonboutte7' to Hide Illegal Gambling Activity at FanDuel

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"Kayshon Boutte bet he would score a touchdown and rack up 82.5 yards against Florida State on Sept. 4, 2022. Part of an eight-leg parlay.  He didn't hit on either."  Past games now being scrutinized by gamblers.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jan/26/2024

The Nets Proved to Be a Good Pick Against The Spread vs. T-Wolves

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Here we analyze the Thursday January 25 NBA games - What went right and what went wrong.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Jan/26/2024

Find a Pay Per Head Site That Offers Betting on The Masters (2024)

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The Masters 2024 is set to take place the week of April 8-14 at Augusta National, Augusta, Georgia.  Demand for betting on this golf Major championship will be high and if your Pay Per Head doesn't offer odds on golf, it's time to seek out a new one. 

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Jan/25/2024

MGM Agrees to Pay $7.45 Million Settlement in Bookie Money Laundering Probe

Casino executive allegedly allowed bookie to receive complimentary benefits at the casino, including meals, room, board, and golf trips with senior executives and other high-net-worth customers.

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Jan/25/2024

League of Legends Pros Suspended for Alleged Match Fixing

A more extensive investigation is also underway by Riot Games and SportRadar.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/25/2024

Fantasy Sports Company Fires Employee Involved in Cheating Scandal

Group was able to uncover the scheme by understanding format inconsistencies for a tournament.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/25/2024

Boutte Arrest Should Be a Concern for ESPN Bet, DraftKings, NFL, Others

LSU player Kayshon Boutte

ESPN Bet recently got into the sports betting business and didn't exactly feature this news as a top story.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jan/25/2024

Can I Bet on BetUS From California?

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BetUS has been a proud ad partner of the Gambling911.com website since 2006.  Over the year's they have sponsored NBA All Star Weekend and other amazing events.  If you live in or are visiting the great state of California, BetUS is available to place real money bets.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jan/24/2024

French Gambling Giant FDJ to Acquire Kindred for $2.67 Billion

Kindred is perhaps best known for its brand Unibet.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/22/2024

ESPN Asks Leagues to Buy Stake in Their Network Would Be Epic 'Conflict of Interest'

"Can’t think of a way to create more conflict of interest plus fan distrust, since they are now also in the sports betting business," sports betting industry luminary Joe Brennan Jr. tweeted.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jan/21/2024

I Need a PPH for the Super Bowl (2024)

This year's Super Bowl is fast approaching.  If you are looking for a top-of-the-line PPH (short for Pay Per Head) site for your players as $5, even less, you're in luck. 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/17/2024

Mob Hitman Was Character Witness for Trump

The former mobster claims Trump refused to do business with the mob.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jan/15/2024

Few Sportsbooks Voiding Steelers-Bills Bets Following Time Change

Wagers on the original Sunday market have been no-actioned per house rules at BetOnline.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Jan/13/2024

Entain Exits 140 Markets, Including Antarctica, Vatican City

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CEO also exits following shareholder unrest.  Claims to have transformed the company into one "with the highest standards of governance, compliance, player safety" despite having to pay hefty fine for compliance mishaps.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jan/11/2024

Billionaire Boss of Bet365 Made £742,000 a Day, Blasted by Pay Equity Think Tank

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“People deserve to be rewarded for innovation and success but there’s a question of what’s sensible and proportionate,” Luke Hildyard, executive director of the High Pay Centre, said.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/10/2024

Browns, Rams Winning Super Bowl 2024 Would Be a Killer for the Bookies

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The thought of the LA Rams and Cleveland Browns meeting in this year's Super Bowl is cringe worthy for some books. 

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jan/10/2024

ESPN Bet App Keeps Crashing and Now Parent Company Shareholder Demands Changes

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In a securities filing submitted just before the New Year, HG Vora Capital Management, a New York-based hedge fund that owns 9.6 per cent of Penn National's shares, revealed its intention to shake up management of ESPN Bet's parent company.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/09/2024

Gamblers Demand FanDuel Void Gabe Davis Bets

The Bills have already clinched a playoff berth but they may have lost star wide receiver Gabe Davis following an injury against the Miami Dolphins Sunday night.  Davis entered Week 18 with 45 receptions for 746 and seven touchdowns. He’d played more offensive snaps (948) than any Bills wideout.  More details about his injury should be forthcoming shortly.

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Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Jan/07/2024

Is Price Per Player a Good PPH?

Price Per Player is one of the most established pay per head sites in the industry and a long time sponsor of the Gambling911.com website.  Did we mention that, at less than $5 per player per week, PricePerPlayer.com is among the most affordable.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/04/2024

NFL Blames Lions for Botched Call, Gamblers Blame NFL DraftKings Marriage

The National Football League (NFL) rang in the new year by accusing the Detroit Lions of being too confusing in play design Saturday evening in their game against the Dallas Cowboys.

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Jan/01/2024

Top 10 Stories in the World of Gambling and Sports Betting - 2023

You've read the rest, now read the best.  These are the real stories that gripped the gambling world in 2023, not the fluff you might have seen elsewhere.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Dec/28/2023

Bitcoin Bulls***: BetOnline Refunding Bitcoin Network Fees

Bitcoin Bulls***: BetOnline Refunding Bitcoin Network Fees

Says will do so for only a limited time.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Dec/26/2023

Cincinnati Bengals Odds, Betting Trends

Cincinnati Bengals Odds, Betting Trends

The Cincinnati Bengals are very much in the Playoff hunt after being left for dead just a few weeks ago with Joe Burrow going down with a season ending injury.  As of December 23, the Bengals would pay out $10,000 for every $100 bet with a Super Bowl win.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Dec/23/2023

TikTok Livestream Gambling Scheme Nets Two Minnesota Brothers

Bettors received back about a third of their money, either in winnings or refunds if the brothers ran out of time to get the wagers down, the complaints read.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Dec/21/2023

Maryland Considers Online Casino Gambling

Maryland Considers Online Casino Gambling

Also, the Ravens take on the San Francisco 49ers in what some say could be a preview of this year's Super Bowl matchup.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Dec/21/2023

New Betting Exchange Gambyl Taking a Gamble on North American Market

Gambling 911 recently sat down with Gambyl’s head honcho, Dan Nedelko, at the company‘s headquarters for a wide-ranging interview about the company and its future.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Dec/20/2023

ESPN Bet Helps Propel PA to Record Numbers....And Big Losses

More than twice as much as its $7 million in gross revenue was used for promotional offers. 

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Dec/20/2023

Circa Survivor Contest Down to 10 Contestants Remaining After Week 15

Circa Survivor Contest Down to 10 Contestants Remaining After Week 15

This year’s prize pool increased to $9,267,000 meaning every remaining entry is currently worth an implied $926,700

Submitted by Press Release on, Dec/19/2023

Sportsbooks Caught Facilitating Illegal In-Play Bets, Tether Tightens Sanctions

Sportsbet, Bet365 and Entain among those cited.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Dec/19/2023

PA Gamblers Go on Rampage, "American Sports Bettors Are Remarkably Dumb"

One gambler damaged an elevator then got stuck in it, another vandalized a parked jeep.  Both casino patrons allegedly acted out after big losses.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Dec/18/2023

Breaking News

Purdue Boilermakers Next Head Coach Odds

Purdue candidates include Tim Lester, Iowa offensive coordinator, as well as JaMarcus Shephard, Alabama offensive coordinator, but SportsBetting.ag has someone else favored.  Who could that be?