Sportsbook News
FanDuel Future in Doubt, Auditors Warn
One of Britain’s biggest technology start-ups may not be able to survive the current crackdown on the Daily Fantasy Sports sector.
Vegas Looking to Take Bets on eSports…. Nothing to Prevent This in Regulations
Las Vegas regulators are very interested in the prospect of betting on eSports but admit this probably won’t happen until the end of this year the earliest.
Need a Pay Per Head for the UEFA Euro 2016: 80 Percent Bet Increase Expected
With the average soccer hold being somewhere in the neighborhood of 11 percent, regional bookies will not want to be caught off guard by offering betting on the upcoming UEFA Euro 2016
Daily Fantasy Sports: ‘Click Your Mouse, Lose Your House’, Synchronizing Great With Pornography
Professor claims Daily Fantasy contests are designed to seduce a youth market while utilizing similar marketing techniques as pornography.
Commish: Genovese Crime Family Illegal Gambling, Murder Business ‘As Old as La Cosa Nostra’
18 members of the Genovese crime family have been charged with racketeering, Conspiracy, attempted murder, extortion conspiracy, firearms offenses and illegal gambling.
TonyBet Complaints Continue to Mount: Renowned Poker Pro Owner Antanas Guoga Mum
What is going on over at TonyBet.com, where complaints appear commonplace. Antanas ‘Tony G’ Guoga started the site a few years back with much fanfare especially since he had developed such a solid reputation as both a poker player and politician.
What is the Top Pay Per Head Bookmaking Software for Independent Bookmakers?
Everyone has heard the expression it “pays to by the best”. The problem sometimes is that actually paying for the best is way out of the realm of what you can really afford.
Learn How to Build Your Own White Label Racebook, Sportsbook & Live Dealer Casino
One of the main reasons that today’s sports bettor turns to the big offshore sportsbooks for all of their online gambling action is variety. They have come to view these sites as a one-stop shop for sports betting, horse racing and casino games
Online Bookie Horse Racing Guide: How To Keep Your Bettors Betting
Between the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes, and the Belmont Stakes, there are long periods of downtime where bettors can lose interest.
In the Running for Worst Criminal Ever? Patriots Player-Turned Bumbling Bookie Profiled
ESPN The Magazine will feature a story in the coming month profiling former New England Patriots wide receiver Reche Caldwell who, in March of 2014 got busted for running an illegal bookmaking business. But that turned out to be just a minor infraction.
Gambling Community Reacts to Haden Ware Probation, Most Agree With Judge’s Decision
Reaction within the gambling community has been generally supportive of the news earlier this week that former Internet bookie Haden Ware, who turned himself in after 18 years on the run, received only probation and no prison time for violating Federal laws against online gambling in 1998.
Congress Studying Daily Fantasy Sports at Federal Level Concludes
A hearing to determine a need for regulation of the Daily Fantasy Sports industry at the federal level took place May 11 in Washington, DC and concluded almost exactly a Noon Eastern Standard Time.
Bodog Brand Rep Blasts NBC News Ayre ‘Hit Piece’: ‘Nothing New’
Following a rather lengthy report by NBC News that uncovers leaked information pertaining to the now infamous Panama Papers, a representative from Bodog Brands commented exclusively to Gambling911.com early Wednesday.
Betfair to Sponsor Haskell Stakes: Pari-Mutuel Site Launched Tuesday
Betting exchange operator Betfair has announced it will be teaming up with Monmouth Park in Oceanport, New Jersey to officially sponsor the Garden State’s most prestigious race, the Grade I Million Haskell Invitational.
Purdum: Expect Broader Conversation on US Sports Betting at Congressional Hearing on DFS
Wednesday’s scheduled Congressional hearing to deal with Daily Fantasy Sports contests will also encompass sports betting in general.
Fugitive Co-Founder of Defunct Web Gambling Site WSEX.com Sentenced to Probation
An American who spent over 13 years as a fugitive from U.S. authorities for his role as an employee at an Antigua-based online sports betting enterprise was sentenced on Monday to six months probation.
NBC News: Panama Papers Expose Bodog Founder Calvin Ayre 'Exploits'
NBC News has learned that the Panama Papers exposing some of the secret financial dealings of wealthy individuals worldwide also reveal ties to flamboyant online gambling tycoon Calvin Ayre.
Jeremy Shockey Subpoenaed in Gambling, Drug Probe: Court Docs Reveal Death Threats, Grave Desecration
Former New York Giants tight end Jeremy Shockey has been subpoenaed as part of an FBI drug and gambling ring probe involving some close friends, ABC 10 in Miami revealed this weekend.
Haden Ware of WSEX to be Sentenced Monday: Gaming Expert Predicts ‘No Jail Time’
The final chapter in the long and sordid saga of pioneer Internet sportsbook World Sports Exchange (WSEX) will be written Monday in New York City when Haden Ware, one of the co-founders of the Antigua-based scam company, is to be sentenced in court for his role in its operation.
PremierPerHead.com Allows Local Bookies to Earn More & Work Less!
While the way we do business these days is always changing given the explosion in modern technology, some of the basic concepts that go into successfully running your own business never change.
Why Premier Pay Per Head Solutions is the Fastest Growing Sportsbook Service
There are literally hundreds of choices when it comes to betting on sports through a big online sportsbook, but the demand for personalized bookmaking services from an independent agent continues to grow given the high level of attention they can lend towards each individual.....
RI Chief of Staff Negotiating DraftKings Legality as Wife Applied for VP Job There
Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo’s Chief of Staff Stephen Neuman had been negotiating legislation tied to the fate of Boston-based DraftKings at the very time his wife was interviewing for a job as Vice President of the Daily Fantasy Sports firm.
Payout Complaints Continue to File in Against BetOWI.com, Sister Book
The Sportsbook Review website is asking that anyone having difficulty receiving payouts from BetOWI.com and its sister online sportsbook SportsBettingOnline.com contact them in an effort to gain a better view of just how extensive the situation is.
Nevada Sportsbooks Could Soon Take Bets From All 50 States
Proposed legislation in the Silver State seeks to allow those living in other states to open real money wagering accounts with legalized Nevada-based sportsbooks using smart phone apps.
Paddy Power, Betfair Online Revenue Grew 17 Percent But Shares Fall in Early Trading
Online revenue grew 17 percent year-on-year in the first quarter with sports-specific revenue growing by the same percentage amount.
Rico Action Against DerbyWars Horse Racing Fantasy Gaming Site Dismissed
A California federal judge on Monday dismissed three of the four causes of action in a civil lawsuit filed by tracks owned by The Stronach Group (TSG) against the online fantasy gaming site DerbyWars.
How Can I Build My Own SportsBook and Virtual & Live Dealer Casino Gambling Site?
Internet sports betting and online gambling as a whole is big business these days and it has never been easier to get a piece of the action as your own independent sports bookmaker and online casino operator.
Leicester City a Bookie Killer: Worst Loss Ever, ET Better Odds, Sex Tape Shocker, Extensive Coverage
With Leicester City winning the Premier League title for the first time in club history, and at early odds of 5000-1, Gambling911.com brings you the fallout from the bookmakers.
Texas AG Wants DraftKings Lawsuit Moved or Dismissed: Claims DFS Illegal
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton says he wants a lawsuit filed by DraftKings to be moved to another venue or dismissed entirely.
14 Charged in Massive Mafia-Connected New Jersey Sports Betting Ring
A major mob drug and gambling bust involving 14 people and 15 New Jersey towns was revealed this week.
