Sportsbook News

AdTech Innovator Prizeout Announces Exclusive Withdrawal Partnership with Betr

Prizeout will be the sole withdrawal method for free-to-play winnings within the new micro-betting-focused platform.

Submitted by Press Release on, Oct/10/2022

Elys Game Technology to Provide Sportsbook at Top Hat Sports Bar & Grill in Maryland

Karen Senac, owner of Bookmakers, LLC commented, “We are delighted to partner with Elys to provide sportsbook services within the Top Hat Sports Bar & Grill located in Parkville, Maryland. Elys’ experience in the market, ease of use for players and reporting for regulatory compliance is what drove Bookmakers to select and sign with Elys."

Submitted by Press Release on, Oct/10/2022

San Francisco Radio Station KGO AM Moving to a Sports Betting Format?

San Francisco Radio Station KGO AM Moving to a Sports Betting Format?

KGO Radio in San Francisco abruptly cancelled its news and talk format Thursday and now there is speculation that the am station is moving to a cover the gambling sector.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Oct/09/2022

Can I Play on Bovada From Oklahoma? (Cowboys Edition)

Can I Play on Bovada From Oklahoma?

The Bovada website (formerly known as Bodog) is accessible to those living in the state of Oklahoma, as are numerous other offshore sportsbooks more than happy to take bets from those living in the state.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Oct/07/2022

What is the Blackjack Ball? An Exclusive Gathering of the World's Greatest Gamblers

An Exclusive Gathering of the World's Greatest Gamblers

The highly secretive event is often considered the G2 Summit of gambling. But what is it and how did it all begin?

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Oct/07/2022

Can I Bet on DraftKings From Montana? (Grizzlies Edition)

Can I Bet on DraftKings From Montana? (Grizzlies Edition)

DraftKings is not available for placing bets in the great state of Montana.  But if you are looking to wager on sports using your mobile phone, BetUS welcomes those 18 and up from the state.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Oct/06/2022

Bitcoin’s Role in the Evolution of Money With University of Exeter’s Dr. Jack Rogers

The BSV Blockchain and its focus on micropayments has been center stage over the last few weeks in the world of online gambling with the emergence of the Jake Paul promotion BetR.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Oct/06/2022

Florida Sports Betting Case Has Government Advising They Will "Go It Alone"

Florida Sports Betting Case Has Government Advising They Will "Go It Alone"

While a good chunk of the state is still reeling from last week's Hurricane Ian destruction, a Florida sports betting case continues to grind through the courts with very little hope for mobile wagering in the Sunshine State when all is said and done.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Oct/05/2022

Elys Game Technology and Grand Central Announce Second Sportsbook in Washington D.C.

Elys Game Technology, Corp. (“Elys" or the “Company") (Nasdaq:ELYS)(BER:3UW), an interactive gaming and sports betting technology company, today announced it has entered into an agreement to expand its current partnership with the Grand Central Restaurant and Sportsbook, by establishing a new joint venture (JV) to open a second sportsbook location in Washington D.C.

Submitted by Press Release on, Oct/03/2022

The Larry Fitzgerald Foundation to Join DraftKings in Charity for Breast Cancer Awareness

The Larry Fitzgerald Foundation to Join DraftKings in Charity for Breast Cancer Awareness

Pink ‘Em Program Established in 2019 Has Donated Over $330,000 to Fund Breast Cancer Research Through Free-to-Play Pools

Submitted by Press Release on, Sep/29/2022

BetFred Handed Down Fine of Nearly £2.9m

BetFred Handed Down Fine of Nearly £2.9m

In one case, a customer reportedly lost £70,000 over a 10-hour period just a day after opening their wagering account.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Sep/28/2022

Sac Bee Calls California Sports Betting Prop Claims of Helping the Homeless "Dodgy"

Sac Bee Calls California Sports Betting Prop Claims of Helping the Homeless "Dodgy"

Sports betting firms and state tribes are spending millions to push two separate sports betting amendments in California, but Ari Plachta of the Sacramento Bee says these advertisements have "ranged from confusing to misleading".

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Sep/27/2022

Ozio Lounge in Washington, DC to Get Sportsbook

Elys Game Technology, Corp. (“Elys" or the “Company") (Nasdaq:ELYS)(BER:3UW), an interactive gaming and sports betting technology company, today announced approval by the DC Department of Small & Local Business Development (DSLBD) of the BetDupont, LLC (“BetDupont”) Certified Business Enterprise Joint Venture (“CBEJV”) between the Company and District Hospitality, LLC (“District Hospitality”) in Washington, DC

Submitted by Press Release on, Sep/27/2022

Entain Voted Most Socially Responsible Gambling Company....After Receiving Record Fine

Entain Voted Most Socially Responsible Gambling Company

Try not to laugh.  The £17M fine last month was specifically for "failure to adhere to social responsibility and anti-money laundering (AML) safeguards."

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Sep/26/2022

175 Offshore Gambling to be Shut Down in the Philippines

175 Offshore Gambling to be Shut Down in the Philippines

Plus teenagers' exposure to sports betting a risky gamble in Massachusetts as Gaming Commission mulls its options on advertising.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Sep/26/2022

Software for Betting Odds

Software for Betting Odds

Nowadays there are many different software options available for betting odds and if you are looking to book action then the best option is to go with a state of the art pay per head bookie service. These services provide thousands of betting odds each day for players to bet on and they update all the betting odds up to the second and 24/7. 

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Sep/25/2022

How Much Does a College Bookie Make?

How Much Does a College Bookie Make?

When you are in college you are surrounded by fellow students and depending on which school you attend this could mean being on a campus with several thousand people. Young adult men between the ages of 21 to 25 are the fastest growing market in the betting industry.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Sep/25/2022

You Can Bet on the Price of Ethereum

You Can Bet on the Price of Ethereum

If you feel it's too risky to own some Ethereum due to price fluctuations, no worries.  Now you can simply place bets on where the price of Ethereum will be at various time frames.  You can also use Ethereum to place bets on BetOnline.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Sep/23/2022

Temporary Sports Betting Licenses in Massachusetts Draw Mixed Reactions: No Launch Date Set Yet

Temporary Sports Betting Licenses Massachusetts Draw Mixed Reactions: No Launch Date Set Yet

A Massachusetts Gaming Commission roundtable at the State House had in attendance representatives from Boston-based DraftKings, UK-based BetFred, FanDuel and Jake Paul’s Betr, among others. 

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Sep/22/2022

'Mouth' vs. Negreanu as the Two Poker Icons Take on 'Living in a Free Country'

'Mouth' vs. Negreanu as the Two Poker Icons Take on 'Living in a Free Country'

Plus there is a silver lining with two-thirds of bettors already bombing out of a $6 million Vegas NFL Contest After Week 2, and the fallout and feuds continue over at Twitch following gambling ban.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Sep/22/2022

SBC Barcelona: The Debate Over Betting and Media

SBC Barcelona: The Debate Over Betting and Media

This week's SBC Barcelona Summit was set to conclude on Thursday.  One panel on Wednesday featured a lively discussion related to how betting has partnered with various media outlets.  This is an especially timely topic in light of Disney CEO Bob Chapek made it clear as day last week that the company’s sports network ESPN is looking for a partner with sports gambling.  It should be noted that, in the end, Chapek stated his company would only consider partnering with a sports betting firm, but has no intention of

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Sep/22/2022

DraftKings Ends Big Promo After Paying Out $75 Million

Plus FC Cincinnati is granted a sports betting license in the state of Ohio as are the Cincinnat Bengals. 

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Sep/21/2022

Gaming Conference Panel on Regulation to be Hosted by VP Tied to Site Levied Record Fine

Alan Feldman will be headlining a panel discussion on Wednesday Sept. 21 at SBC Barcelona moderated by Martin Lycka, senior vice president American regulatory affairs and responsible gaming for Entain.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Sep/20/2022

Twitch Gambling Scandal Now Tied to Alleged Sexual Assault, Crypto Scheme

A breaking scandal on the streaming site Twitch that has apparently resulted in a gambling ban, is now taking on a life of its own.  Now sexual assault allegations and the promotion of an apparent worthless cryptocurrency have come to light.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Sep/20/2022

Twitch to Ban Stake.com Streams, Other Unlicensed Gambling Sites

Twitch to Ban Stake.com Streams, Other Unlicensed Gambling Sites

Those sites offering slots, roulette and dice games will be prohibited from streaming on October 18, 2022 unless they provide a license.  This announcement comes days after a popular Twitch streamer admitted to bilking others out of hundreds of thousands of dollars to support his sports betting adiction.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sep/20/2022

Gambling 911 World Exclusive: Big Bettor "Mattress Mack" to Open His Own Sportsbook

Gambling 911 World Exclusive: Big Bettor "Mattress Mack" to Open His Own Sportsbook

Superbettor Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale, who has become famous for wagering millions of dollars on big sporting events such as the Super Bowl and the World Series, is soon to debut a new website devoted to sports betting.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Sep/20/2022

Big Bets Come in on Week Two Monday Night Football Games

Action was mostly balanced on the Vikings Eagles game Monday night.  51% was on Minnesota at +3, 51% on the Vikings moneyline of +125, and 57% was om the Over 49.5.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Sep/19/2022

SBC Conference Kicks Off Tuesday as Gaming Professionals Descend Upon Barcelona

Plus Granath v Wright Day 6 closing arguments in slander determination case begin.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Sep/19/2022

Joel Soper: Money Made From Dealing Coke in College All Went Towards Fueling Gambling Addiction

Joel Soper: Money Made From Dealing Coke in College All Went Towards Fueling Gambling Addiction

This past weekend, professional sports bettor and proprietor of Spank Odds, Gadoon “Spanky” Kyrollos, sat down with Joel Soper.  He's a fellow pro bettor (in recovery) who penned the book Never Enough Zeroes.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sep/19/2022

NJ Gambling Numbers Up 10% in August Over Last Year, Still Down From 2019

NJ Gambling Numbers Up 10% in August Over Last Year, Still Down From 2019

Plus we got your UFC 279 chaos & review, Canelo vs GGG II predictions & more! with The Fight Guys.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Sep/16/2022

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.