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USA Beating Iran a Bloodbath for the Books
More than twice as many bets were place on USA (-105) than Iran (+323), England (-230), Wales (+795) and both Draws combined.
Hey FanDuel: HOWE Can You Allow This?
FanDuel's social media account is a hot mess these days featuring images of battered women and now they are being called out by those in the gaming industry as CEO Amy Howe stays silent.
Another Social Media Influencer Gets Burned Flirting With Gambling Promotions
Bui Yee-lam, 28, was detained and charged with the promotion of gambling sites that take bets during the World Cup while others like Håvard Lehn remain content with focusing strictly on the regulated markets.
Online Gambling Trends Expected to Catch on in 2023
While Artificial Intelligence will be used more to enhance the overall player experience in an online casino and virtual reality could come into its own (emphasis on the word "could"), the hot trend in gaming for 2023 could very well be a call for more enhanced security on many fronts.
Gambling 911 Sits Down With Mattress Mack, Who Won $75 Million Betting World Series
Earlier this month, Texas furniture mogul Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale won the largest payout ever on a legal sports bet: $75 million from a futures wager that the Houston Astros would win the 2022 World Series.
Is BetMGM Legal in Texas?
BetMGM is not available to bet on from the state of Texas. You do have options though.
Can I Bet on Fighting Illini College Football Games Online From Illinois
You can bet on Illini college football games online from websites such as Jazz Sports.
Can't Bet on the Draftkings Sportsbook From Oregon
Despite the ads you might see for Draftkings, Oregon bettors are out of luck as Scoreboard is the official (and only) sportsbook licensed by the state, and they don't allow betting on any college games. The good news is there are still options.
NY Times Shock Probe Into US Regulated Sports Betting Industry
It's been a difficult last couple of weeks for the U.S. regulated sports betting sector. In addition to brands shutting down and wagering accounts getting hacked, now the industry finds it must defend itself against a scathing New York Times investigation, all while the Times colleagues continue crawling into bed with said operators.
ESPN Reporter Calls Out U.S. Regulated Sportsbooks Over Recent Hackings
David Payne Purdum blasts betting giants over poor response to recent crisis. "Customers deserve better. Period," he says.
Trending News Stories in the World of Gambling - November 23, 2022 (Noon ET)
Gambling customers urged to change passwords and 2FAs in betting accounts following well publicized hacks earlier in the week, plus Gambling.com Group purchases the Casinos.com domain name. GPWA Program Manager passes away days after attending SiGMA.
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DraftKings Confirmed Some $300K Hacked From Accounts
Hackers appeared to have changed phone numbers associated with the accounts and were able to change the two-factor authentications.
Fanduel Sportsbook Temporarily Closing Some Betting Accounts Following Hackings
Competitor Draftkings confirmed "some of their customer accounts were hacked for $300,000".
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Soccer Betting Software Available Just in Time for World Cup
The 2022 FIFA World Cup has kicked off and for sports bookies the world over this means an additional revenue stream that is not present three out of every four years.
So Far Eight Universities in Bed With Sportsbook Companies
The online gambling deals have helped athletic departments recoup some of the revenue they lost during the pandemic. The partnerships bring in extra funds that schools can use to sign marquee coaches and build winning sports teams. Mr. Haller, Michigan State’s athletic director, said in a news release at the time of the Caesars deal that it would provide “significant resource.
FanDuel CEO to All Others "You're Going Down!"
That message might just apply to all of FanDuel's competitors as well, though she likely had one specific in mind. That would be Fanatics.
Where Can I Bet the FIFA World Cup From Washington State?
An appellate court in Washington has ruled that the site Betcha.com did not violate state gambling laws because users were allowed to back out of bets without paying.
Stagnation of the US Online Casino Market
In 2013, New Jersey approved online gambling. Delaware had already gone live, and Nevada offered online poker, but NJ was the first state to bring on a complete set of online casino games. In these first few years, several other US states were still moving to pass bills that would legalize online casino gaming.
IGB Affiliate London 2023 - What to Expect?
The conference season might seem far away, but now is as good time as any to get your tickets for the iGB Affiliate London 2023. The biggest event in the iGaming industry gathers experts from all spheres, including game creators, marketing experts and specialized websites such as CasinoHEX Denmark.
DraftKings Slated to Launch Online Sportsbook in Maryland on November 23
DraftKings Inc. (Nasdaq: DKNG) announced today that, following a mandatory early access test period from November 21-22, 2022, it expects to launch its online sportsbook in Maryland, pending receipt of regulatory approvals, on November 23, 2022. The top-rated DraftKings Sportsbook app is expected to be fully live for eligible customers ahead of the NFL action on Thanksgiving Day
Britain’s Political Uncertainty Has Stifled The Online Gambling Industry
The current reforms within the United Kingdom’s government are again set to delay the Gambling Act white paper. Flutter Entertainment’s chief executive, Peter Jackson, believes that the Gambling Act white paper will be delayed until 2023, with new ministers possibly wanting to “make their mark” on the document.
Browns Bills Bets Voided Due to Relocation
Caesars Sportsbook was now listing Buffalo as an 8-point favorite and the game had a total of 48. But the line barely moved.
BBC: Boy Gambled Away Thousands After Seeing Betting Advertisement
Nick Phillips, who helps those struggling with gambling addiction, "This poor lad has gone home an hour after the match and opened an account in his dad's name after seeing the gambling ad."
Discussing Advanced Bookmaking and Betting, Plus Jockey Charged
"You always want to strive to increase limits long term," professional sports bettor Spanky says. "The more you write - and if the sportsbook is run properly - the more you will earn".
Ex-MLB Player Yasiel Puig Pleads Guilty to Lying About Illegal Sports Bets
Former Major League Baseball player Yasiel Puig was set to plead guilty on Tuesday in U.S. District Court to a federal charge he lied to law enforcement officials about sports bets he made.
Trending News Stories in the World of Gambling - November 15, 2022 (9 am)
Line on Coastal Carolina vs. UVA Drops Nearly 2 Points in Wake of Shootings, The FTX Blood Bath Continues and SiGMA Kicks Off in Malta
How to Calculate Winning Odds
Learning how to calculate winning odds can help you to become a better gambler. Here are a few tips and tricks for calculating winning probability.
NFL and College Opening Lines for Week of November 14, 2022
Here are your early football odds for both college and the NFL courtesy of our friends at BetOnline
