Sportsbook News

Can't Use the ESPN Bet App From Texas

Unfortunately the app is not available in the state.  Residents and visitors alike can still place sports bets courtesy of websites that operate worldwide and hold a license in other jurisdictions like BetUS.

Submitted by Tony Caliente on, Feb/17/2024

Start a PPH Bookie Business

Starting a Pay Per Head (PPH) sportsbook has never been easier with more than a dozen websites equipped to provide the tools and services, leaving little work to do on your end.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Feb/16/2024

DraftKings Gets Into Lottery Business With $750 Million Acquisition

Also an Alabama sports betting bill has passed the House and heads to the Senate.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Feb/15/2024

WSEX Founder Jay Cohen Speaks to CNBC for First Time in 25 Years

He joined 'Squawk Box' to discuss the shifting views on sports betting over the years, how he pioneered online sports gambling in the late 1990s in Antigua, what he thinks of the industry today, and more (VIDEO).

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Feb/15/2024

ESPN Bet is Coming to New York

Regulatory approval will be necessary but Penn anticipates it will be able to offer ESPN Bet to those in New York this year.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Feb/14/2024

Blown Call in Game: Was it Fixed by Refs?

Monday night's Knicks-Rockets bad call help boost the conspiracy theories up a notch.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Feb/14/2024

Sports Betting in Alabama Unlikely as AG Opposes Legislation

Sports Betting in Alabama Unlikely as AG Opposes Legislation

Plus sports betting in Hawaii and Ohio sports gambling kiosks in bars, bowling alleys may be an epic fail.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Feb/14/2024

Odds on Travis Kelce Proposing to Taylor Swift By Year's End

Odds on Travis Kelce Proposing to Taylor Swift By Year's End

BetOnline knows the power of well TAYLORED prop bets involving, not only entertainment, but politics and even infamy. 

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Feb/13/2024

Pubic Wins, Sharps Lose in One of Best Super Bowls in Recent Memory

It was one for the ages as high paying props made the 2024 Super Bowl one of the most trafficked in Gambling911 history.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Feb/12/2024

Public Loves the Chiefs as BetOnline Has Biggest Super Bowl in 25 Years

The day we've all been waiting for is finally here, but for one online gambling site the numbers have already been staggering.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Feb/11/2024

How to Be a Bookie With No Experience in Sports Betting

If you're interested in becoming a bookie, look no further.  Bookies have been around for hundreds of years, but today's bookies are much different than those of the past. It was common to see bookies standing nearby sporting events, taking bets from spectators.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Feb/10/2024

FanDuel Super Bowl Commercial Featuring Carl Weathers to Still Air Despite His Recent Death

Company says some changes to the commercial will be made.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Feb/10/2024

Can I Bet on BetUS From Texas?

BetUS has been taking bets from those in Texas for much of their 30 year history, around 25 of which has been online.  They welcome those 18 and up.  The company maintains an international license to operate worldwide.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Feb/10/2024

Can I Bet the Super Bowl Online With BetOnline From My State?

BetOnline.ag is available to bet on this year's Super Bowl from all US states except New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Nevada.   Those three states will truly miss out as BetOnline has hundreds of Super Bowl prop bets including everything Taylor Swift.

Submitted by Press Release on, Feb/09/2024

Twitter Strikes Deal With BetMGM to Feature Odds, Allow Bets to Be Taken From Platform (Update)

BetMGM is the 3rd largest US regulated sportsbook in terms of market share as of last month.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Feb/09/2024

Can I Bet With Bovada From Maryland?

Can I Bet on Bovada From Maryland?

Bovada does not allow betting from the state of Maryland.  Alternatives includes BetUS, deposit $200 and receive an extra $250 (in business 28 years now)

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Feb/08/2024

Super Bowl AI Prediction Revealed by BetOnline

Artificial Intelligence said that the Chiefs will defeat the 49ers 31-28 this Sunday.

Submitted by Press Release on, Feb/07/2024

World Sports Exchange Founder Jay Cohen Gets Turned Down for Job at DraftKings

WSEX co-founder re-emerges in Eastern Europe and explains what caused that sportsbook to ultimately go under.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Feb/07/2024

Where Can I Bet the Super Bowl Online From California?

Sites like BetUS are more than ready to take your Super Bowl prop bets as they are licensed internationally and welcome those 18 and up.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Feb/07/2024

Unibet Winds Down US Sports Betting Biz With No Super Bowl Props Offered

Unibet-owner Kindred Group says its exit from North America is "going according to plan" and is still on track to be completed by the end of the second quarter of 2024.  But they appear to have already checked out.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Feb/07/2024

Is MyBookie.ag Legal in Georgia

Is MyBookie.ag Legal in Georgia

MyBookie is a popular online sportsbook that is accessible from Georgia.  At this time they are not endorsed by Gambling911.com.  Instead, we recommend Bookie.ag with their up to $1500 in free plays.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Feb/06/2024

No National Anthem Prop Bets at BetMGM?

One of the disadvantages of betting with your favorite state regulated online sportsbook is the lack of imagination in being able to offer one of the favorite Super Bowl prop bets - the National Anthem.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Feb/05/2024

Can't Bet College Player Props Any More From Ohio? Lawmakers Step in

Ohioans placed more than $1 billion in sports bets the first month it was legal in January 2023.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Feb/05/2024

What is the Minimum Bet I Can Place on the Super Bowl?

It's now just 1/1000th of a cent.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Feb/03/2024

You Can Now Bet on the COPA Case vs. Bitcoin Founder

You Can Now Bet on the COPA Case vs. Bitcoin Founder

Lil Bit looks to fill void left by another microbetting site, BetR, that this week announced it has had abandon at least one US state.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Feb/03/2024

Ripple Hack Has Gamblers Uneasy: Founder Loses $112.5M

Ripple is a popular means for sending and receiving funds to gambling websites.  On Wednesday January 31, the cryptocurrency found itself making headlines following a shocking hack.

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Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Feb/02/2024

60 Minutes to Air Hit Piece Warns of Young Men Gambling Their Life Savings Away (Full Video)

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"The sportsbooks and the commercials and the leagues themselves are making it so cool to gamble and risk your money," one young man says.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Feb/02/2024

Colorado Springs, Boulder and Denver Area Bookies, Pay Per Head Solutions

Colorado Springs, Boulder and Denver bookies will be in full swing even as we look beyond the NFL and college football.  Bookies will be happy to know that there are many Pay Per Head operators in Colorado.

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Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Feb/02/2024

Report: Sports Bettor Bill 'Krackman' Krackomberger Illegally Obtained Player Data From MGM

Krackman once impersonated Gambling911's beloved reporter Jenny Woo as a way to review Imperial Palace buffet.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Feb/01/2024

Boston Bookies and Pay Per Head Services

If you happen to reside in and around the Boston, Massachusetts area, bookies will be plentiful as with most major Northeastern city.  And just because your New England Patriots didn't come anywhere near playing in the Super Bowl, doesn't mean most folks won't want to be betting on this year's big game between the new dynasty, Kansas City Chiefs vs. the San Francisco 49ers.

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Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Feb/01/2024

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