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Is Underdog Fantasy Legal in My State? DFS Company Pleads Its Case

Company blasts FanDuel and DraftKings for complaining and accusing Underdog Fantasy of not operating legally.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Sep/13/2023

MGM Response to Security Breach is Outrageous: Apparent Origin of Attack a Head Scratcher

"All ALPHV ransomware group did to compromise MGM Resorts was hop on LinkedIn, find an employee, then call the Help Desk. A company valued at $33,900,000,000 was defeated by a 10-minute conversation."

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sep/13/2023

Colorado Buffs Game Lines, Futures for Rest of 2023

Additionally BetOnline has a bunch of player props, the Pac-12 finishing position, and the final team ranking of 2023. 

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Sep/12/2023

DraftKings 'Never Forget' Bet 911 Parlay Promo: Calls to Fire Their Entire Marketing Team

"Draft Kings marketing team took a gamble and it didn’t pay off. What a braindead and out of touch promotion."

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sep/11/2023

Thousands of Bellagio, Mandalay Bay Guests Locked Out of Rooms in Wake of Massive Hack

Some slot machines also shut down.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sep/11/2023

Sports Franchises Team Up in Missouri to Get Sports Betting on 2024 Ballot

The Kansas City Chiefs, Royals and Current are partnering with the St. Louis Cardinals, Blues and St. Louis SC Soccer to get sports betting on the ballot for 2024.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Sep/11/2023

These Companies Enter the Gambling Landscape in September

From a sportsbook promising the highest limits to one allowing bets in pennies to the newest sports handicapping site on the Net, we take a look at each of these newcomers.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Sep/11/2023

The Sportsbooks Are Getting Killed By the Buffs

The BetOnline odds team said that the current liability (total money lost) on a 2023 Buffs' title is the largest ever at this point in any college football season.

Submitted by Press Release on, Sep/11/2023

On-Chain Casino Lil Bit Enters the Micro Betting Space Courtesy of the BSV Blockchain

"We like Proof of Work, Big Blocks, Bitcoin, and betting on the underdogs. Why we chose BSV will become clearer when we launch phase 2. That being said, we do feel we are still in time as understanding of what’ crypto’ actually is in the public eye is quite low."

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Sep/10/2023

College Football Picks, Model Projections - Week 2 2023 - From Gambling911

Nebraska, ECU are teams to keep an eye on this week.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Sep/09/2023

Can I Bet on Draftkings Sportsbook App From Texas?

Can I Bet on Draftkings Sportsbook App From Texas?

You will not be able to bet using the Draftkings sportsbook app from Texas as that state has no intention to offer sports betting.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Sep/08/2023

Gambling Could Finally Be Coming to the UAE But 2-Year Jail Term Remains on the Books

The new federal body, called the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), would create a “regulatory framework for a national lottery and commercial gaming,” according to Emirati state media WAM.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sep/08/2023

Sportsbook Goes Up Against ChatGPT-4: Who Will Come Out on Top?

For the first time in sports betting history, kingdom Animalia will take kingdom Technion.

Submitted by Press Release on, Sep/07/2023

Things Can Only Get BetR as Sportsbook Launches in VA, Reports 0.05 Percent Handle Market Share in MA

Things Can Only Get BetR as Sportsbook Launches in VA, Reports 0.05 Percent Handle Market Share in MA

The site claimed to have had 70,000 Apple App downloads in the four days ahead of last month's Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz fight.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Sep/07/2023

Sports Betting Officially Launches in Kentucky Thursday: Gov Places First Bet

Sports Betting Officially Launches in Kentucky Thursday: Gov Places First Bet

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear will be making the first bet at Churchill Downs new sportsbook.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Sep/07/2023

'Insane Action' on Colorado, Reports Dave Mason of BetOnline

More cash on Colorado spread than the spread for all 32 NFL teams.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Sep/06/2023

NY Post Highlights the NFL Gambling Mess the League Keeps Making Worse by the Day

NFL in gambling turmoil as Super Bowl heads for Las Vegas: ‘Just don’t understand’, a blaring headline reads on Wednesday's digital edition of the New York Post.

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Sep/06/2023

Daniel Jones, Deebo Samuel to Make Weekly Appearances on Show Produced by Gambling Site

The NFL has come under heavy scrutiny for its often hypocritical stance when it comes to sports betting.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Sep/05/2023

2 Men Charged in Murder of Real Estate Agent With Ties to Mob, Illegal Bookie Ring

Jamal Chemin, 41, and Sorossa Moude, 27, were charged with first-degree murder.  They, too, have alleged ties to organized crime.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sep/05/2023

WalterPicks More Downloads in Last 30 Days Than FanDuel and DraftKings

WalterPicks More Downloads in Last 30 Days Than FanDuel and DraftKings

"WalterPicks is outpacing them in fantasy football season with an incredible product and perfectly aligned social media marketing," one acquisition expert reports.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Sep/05/2023

Stake.com Hacked for $41 Million

Stake.com Hacked for $41 Million

The platform has suspended all deposits and withdrawals, leaving many users unable to access their funds.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Sep/04/2023

Penn State’s Questionable Touchdown in Garbage Time Raises Eyebrows With Gamblers

The Nittany Lions were favored by 20.5 points going into their game against West Virginia and just managed to cover in the final seconds thanks to a touchdown in garbage time that had some gamblers scratching their heads.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Sep/04/2023

Legislative Changes Impacting Online Gambling in the US

Legislative Changes Impacting Online Gambling in the US

Online gambling has grown rapidly and evolved over the past two decades, transforming from a niche industry to a multi-billion-dollar market. In the United States, this sector has been marked by a complex legal landscape shaped by a combination of federal and state laws.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Sep/04/2023

Rotogrinders on the Evolution of DFS: From the Salary Cap Format to Today's Pick'em Model

"The category always had the potential for so much more," Adam Wexler, founder of PrizePicks, wrote on his LinkedIn page in response to the article.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Aug/31/2023

Bet365 Removes Cash Out Feature for US Sports Bettors?

And affiliates are now also being shown the door at sportsbooks in some US states.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Aug/30/2023

Ontario Bans Celebrities, Athletes From Appearing in Commercials for Sportsbooks

During a 2023 playoff series game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Florida Panthers, nearly eight and a half minutes of advertisements were dedicated to online sport gambling.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Aug/29/2023

ESPN Makes Changes to ‘Daily Wager’ Sports Betting Show: One Co-Host Fired

The show is moving back to the East Coast after being based in Las Vegas since 2020.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Aug/28/2023

An Intriguing Look at Sports Off Shore and the Bookmaker Political Connections

An Intriguing Look at Sports Off Shore and the Bookmaker Political Connections

Daniel Sullivan's arrest last week may be the final chapter in one of offshore sports betting's more convoluted sagas, with no shortage of political connections.

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Aug/28/2023

Defendant Charged in 2010 for Operating Offshore Sportsbook Captured at US Airport

An Antigua man has been arrested more than a decade after being charged in connection with his participation in a large-scale illegal gambling business which utilized an Antiguan Internet site but operated in the continental United States. 

Submitted by Press Release on, Aug/25/2023

Teacher at Center of BetMGM Cancelled $214K Bet Controversy Says He Saw Nothing Wrong With Odds

Also tells Gambling911 he received star treatment first day back to school, including congratulations from the principal.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Aug/23/2023

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