Sportsbook News

Hot Now: Angels Among the Book's Biggest Liabilities, Stake.com Founders 'Friedberg Who"?

As far as the teams who have been bet the most (in terms of handle), the Braves, Yankees and Padres are the teams that have taken the most action.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mar/30/2023

Responsible Gambling Council Approves BetMGM for Top Accreditation

"We are proud to have received this prestigious RG Check certification," said Adam Greenblatt, CEO of BetMGM. “This accreditation is a testament to our ongoing efforts to promote responsibility throughout our business and to ensure the well-being of our customers."

Submitted by Press Release on, Mar/30/2023

Hot Now: NC Sports Betting Watch, KY Vote, William Hill Sick Fine

Hot Now: NC Sports Betting Watch, NY Vote, William Hill Sick Fine

The commission findings included William Hill customers being able to deposit large amounts without AML checks.  Meanwhile, we await the news on sports betting bills in Kentucky and North Carolina as those states legislative sessions are set to conclude this week.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mar/30/2023

Gambling Site Stake.com Denies Ties to Collapsed Crypto Exchange FTX Lawyer

Lawyer was also involved in a high profile insider cheating scandal involving an online poker site.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Mar/30/2023

NFL Wins, Totals Betting Futures Odds for 32 Teams in 2023

NFL Wins, Totals Betting Futures Odds for 32 Teams in 2023

As teams sign FAs and solidify trade intentions, we're beginning to see a clearer picture in terms of NFL rosters for the 2023 season.

Submitted by Press Release on, Mar/29/2023

Binance Hit With CFTC Suit, NC Sports Betting Nears Final Vote and William Hill Nearly Loses its License

Binance Hit With CFTC Suit, NC Sports Betting Nears Final Vote and William Hill Nearly Loses its License

Gambler was allowed to open a new account and spend £23,000 in 20 minutes without any checks.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mar/29/2023

Sports Betting Bills Sails Through House

Sports Betting Bills Sails Through NC House Subcommittee - Final Vote Tuesday Afternoon

A bill to legalize sports betting on mobile devices and online in the state of North Carolina is approaching the finish line Tuesday as it sailed through the House committee and was scheduled for a full vote during the afternoon (some time after 3 pm).

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mar/28/2023

New Sports Betting Code Bans College Betting Partnerships

New Sports Betting Code Bans College Betting Partnerships

The U.S. gambling industry is adopting a new responsible marketing code that will ban sports books from partnering with colleges to promote sports wagering, bar payments to college and amateur athletes for using their name, image or likeness, and end the use of the terms “free” or “risk-free” to describe promotional bets.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Mar/28/2023

Vote on NC Mobile Sports Betting Measure 11:30 am Tuesday

Vote on NC Mobile Sports Betting Measure 11:30 am Tuesday

House Bill 347 would allow betting on professional, college and other sports from cellphones and other electronic devices in North Carolina, beginning January 2024.  After falling short by a single vote last year, the bill stands a much stronger chance of passing.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mar/27/2023

CoinGeek Tackles the Fears Over AI, Prospects Gloomy for Online Gambling Expansion in US

Deutsche Bank senior analyst Carlo Santarelli last week examined the political landscape for digital expansion.  He didn't like what he was seeing.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mar/27/2023

Bookie's Nightmare Becomes a Reality: Public Favorite UConn in the Final Four

The bookies' worst nightmare is forecasted to come true as the UConn Huskies are heavy favorites to take home another college basketball championship.

Submitted by Press Release on, Mar/27/2023

Bookie Software for Dummies

The service PricePerPlayer.com provides includes a professional sportsbook website for players to bet on thousands of betting options each and every day, and they manage all the lines up to the second 24/7, all starting at just $5 per customer per week.

Submitted by Tony Caliente on, Mar/26/2023

Benefits of Using PPH Software, Texas Poker Rooms Under the Microscope Again

Benefits of Using PPH Software, Texas Poker Rooms Under the Microscope Again

Cost savings and reduced time consumption are examined.  Plus Texas poker rooms hit by civil lawsuits alleging ‘organized crime’, oh my.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Mar/25/2023

Will DraftKings Close My Account if I Win Too Much?

Will DraftKings Close My Account if I Win Too Much?

"Scale makes it easier to limit sharp bettors and bonus hunters", DraftKings CEO Jason Robins recently stated.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mar/25/2023

Texas Sports Gambling Measures in Serious Trouble, MI Revenues Up, RI Looks to Bolster Betting

Rhode Island legislation seeks to allow for betting on in-state teams in "college tournaments".

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mar/24/2023

FAU is First Cinderalla in Elite 8, UConn is Bookie's Worst Nightmare

FAU is First Cinderalla in Elite 8, UConn is Bookie's Worst Nightmare

Huskies were seeing the most backing from bettors ahead of the Sweet 16.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Mar/24/2023

Last No. 1 Falls as Houston Cougars Loses to Miami

Houston is used to making deep runs. The Cougars advanced to the Final Four two seasons ago and the Elite Eight last year.  But they failed to make it to the Elite Eight as Miami beat Houston 89-75.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Mar/23/2023

Sportsbooks Rooting Against UConn....Thursday Night and Remainder of Tournament

BetOnline has published their biggest liabilities as of Thursday afternoon coming into this year's Sweet 16.  The biggest is UConn.  This includes the remainder of the tournament.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Mar/23/2023

More Fines Levied, This Time Against Kindred Group: Plus NCAA Biggest Liabilities for Books

Sportsbooks will be rooting for Florida Atlantic and against Texas.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mar/23/2023

Texas Introduces Sports Betting Bills, Marketing Firm Fined €675,000 for Promotion of Illegal Gambling Sites

Texas Introduces Sports Betting Bills,

Thus far in 2023, gambling firms across the globe have racked up more than €26 million in fines.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mar/23/2023

How to Start a PPH Sportsbook in Texas

Texans want to know how they too can operate a sportsbook business like DraftKings.  They can.  And they only need to pay as little as $3 per player per week.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Mar/23/2023

Evander Kane 50 Bets a Day, PredictIt Buys More Time, NC Sports Betting Bill Moves Further

Kane filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy with liabilities topping $26 million.  He was said to be struggling and with no way to support his family and found gambling as "a way to make money quick".

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mar/22/2023

North Carolina House Commerce Committee Votes 17-10 in Favor of Sports Betting

Amendments that failed Tuesday would have limited wagering to professional sports only and would have barred bets using credit cards.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Mar/22/2023

Can't Bet on the Princeton Tigers From New Jersey

Can't Bet on the Princeton Tigers From New Jersey

Are there websites I can bet on the Princeton Tigers from New Jersey?  The state regulated apps do not allow this.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Mar/21/2023

Can I Bet on Bovada From New York?

Can I Bet on Bovada From New York?

Bovada is not available to new customers in New York, however, there are much better options, some with anonymous wagering accounts.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mar/21/2023

Can I Bet on Draftkings Sportsbook App From Arkansas?

Can I Bet on Draftkings Sportsbook App From Arkansas?

You are not able to bet on Draftkings from the great state of Arkansas, but other websites are accessible.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Mar/21/2023

Is Bovada Legal to Bet on From New Jersey?

New Jersey residents are prohibited from betting on the Bovada website.  However, Bovada does not block those who already have accounts and are traveling within the state.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mar/21/2023

Please Make Them Stop, Missouri Resurrects Sports Betting Measure and Mack on Bob

Please Make Them Stop, Missouri Resurrects Sports Betting Measure and Mack on Bob

From an endless sea of sports betting commercials to attempts at legalizing the activity in Missouri, we look at some hot stories in today's news as well as an interview with one of the top sports bettors in the country courtesy of the Jim Bob Show.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mar/21/2023

Sports Betting Architect Lesniak in Hot Political Feud

Sports Betting Architect Lesniak in Hot Political Feud

Accusations of murder, hired hitmen and "wacko political consultants".... another day in NJ politics.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Mar/20/2023

Zags Bettors Crushed by Half Court Heave

Zags Bettors Crushed by Half Court Heave

Thomas Somach gives the crazy breakdown that broke the hearts of many a Zags bettor.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Mar/20/2023

Breaking News

U.S. Online Gambling Losses to Surpass $1 Trillion by 2028, Group Says

U.S. lawmakers and government regulators "cannot continue to rely on the theory of responsible gambling, which shifts the burden of harm prevention onto individuals," Derek Webb, founder and chief funder of the California-based Campaign for Fairer Gambling, said Wednesday in a release.