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Morgan Stanley Names Draftkings Top Pick

Morgan Stanley Names Draftkings Top Pick

Morgan Stanley says that DraftKings has 30% upside and has made the popular sports betting firm a top pick.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mar/02/2022

Vote on Virginia is for Bettors Postponed Until Tuesday

Vote on Virginia is for Bettors Postponed Until Tuesday

The bill’s main sponsor is Virginia State Senator Thomas Norment, a Republican who became angry when he recently heard a gambling commercial on his car radio that declared “Virginia is for bettors.”

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Feb/28/2022

Agent in Chicago-Area Gambling Ring Given Community Sentence

Agent in Chicago-Area Gambling Ring Given Community Sentence

A federal judge sentenced an agent involved with a Chicago-area gambling ring to six months in community confinement.  The feds had been seeking more than two years behind bars for Justin Hines, who they say recruited bettors. 

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Feb/27/2022

Virginia Closing in on Slogan: Senator's Office Provides G911 With Latest Update

Virginia Closing in on Slogan: Senator's Office Provide G911 With Latest Update

The Virginia House of Delegates, the lower body of the state legislature, is to vote Monday on a controversial bill that would ban gambling entities in the state from using the advertising slogan “Virginia is for bettors” to promote their businesses.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Feb/26/2022

Caesars Sportsbook Teams Up With Cavs Ahead of Ohio Sports Betting Launch

Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) today announced a multi-year partnership with the Cleveland Cavaliers to make Caesars Sportsbook an “Official Sports Betting Partner” and Caesars Entertainment the “Official Casino Partner” of the team. This partnership includes plans to open a best-in-class retail sportsbook on the street level inside the northwest atrium area of the team’s home venue, Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.

Submitted by Press Release on, Feb/24/2022

No More TwinSpires Website in Michigan

No More TwinSpires Website in Michigan

Sports betting in the US is exploding but with it comes competition and that seems to be what just killed the TwinSpires website in the state of Michigan.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Feb/24/2022

State of Arkansas Approves Mobile Sports Betting

State of Arkansas Approves Mobile Sports Betting

Mobile sports betting in Arkansas crossed its final regulatory hurdle this week as bets can now be taken via mobile devices effective March 4th.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Feb/24/2022

First Man Sentenced in Murder of 5Dimes Owner

First Man Sentenced in Murder of 5Dimes Owner

First of the defendants is sentenced to 33 years.  Ten others await sentencing.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Feb/23/2022

Mobile Sports Betting to Start in Arkansas

Mobile Sports Betting to Start in Arkansas

The Legislature's Joint Budget Committee on Tuesday morning signed off on the Arkansas Racing Commission's proposed rule to allow mobile wagering in The Natural State, and this is likely to begin ahead of March Madness.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Feb/22/2022

What Are The Margins in Sports Betting And How to Improve Them

What Are The Margins in Sports Betting And How to Improve Them

While it is true that last year was record breaking for sports betting with $53 billion in wagers, these businesses actually operate on the lower end of the profit-margin spectrum.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Feb/22/2022

Can I Bet on the FanDuel Sportsbook App From Michigan?

Can I Bet on the FanDuel Sportsbook App From Michigan?

FanDuel is now available for betting in the great state of Michigan.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Feb/21/2022

Is MyBookie.ag Legal in Virginia?

Is MyBookie.ag Legal in Virginia?

The Commonwealth of Virginia recently began licensing online sportsbooks.  And while MyBookie.ag is not among the sites that were granted a license, the online sportsbook is still accessible there.  Sites like MyBookie cannot operate an app however.  Their website is browser-based.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Feb/21/2022

Find a Sportsbook That Takes Bets on In-State Schools From Virginia

Find a Sportsbook That Takes Bets on In-State Schools From Virginia

While Virginia has legalized online sports betting, none of the state-licensed apps allow wagering on in-state schools such as the University of Virginia or Virginia Tech.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Feb/21/2022

State-By-State Sports Betting Rating

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Submitted by C Costigan on, Feb/21/2022

Site Screwed By New Law: Virginia Is NOT For Bettors After All

Site Screwed By New Law: Virginia Is NOT For Bettors After All

It may have seemed like a cool idea at the time: Go after Virginia's popular slogan and change out a word.  "Virginia is for Lovers" becomes "Virginia is for Bettors" as a result of the new online gambling legality.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Feb/21/2022

Wisconsin to Offer More Sports Betting, Missouri Mulls Over the Opportunity

Wisconsin to Offer More Sports Betting, Missouri Mulls Over the Opportunity

The state of Wisconsin has granted approval for three tribes to offer sports betting on their respective land.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Feb/21/2022

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Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Feb/19/2022

Why You Need a Scalable Bookie Software

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Submitted by C Costigan on, Feb/18/2022

Hard Rock Has 3 Potential Sites for a New York City Casino

Hard Rock Has 3 Potential Sites for a New York City Casino

Hard Rock, the global gambling, hospitality and entertainment company, has three potential sites on which it could build a casino in New York City, its chairperson said Thursday.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Feb/18/2022

South Carolina Candidate for Governor Wants Sports Betting Legalized

Former U.S. Rep. Joe Cunningham is running for Governor of South Carolina and one of his objectives is to get sports wagering legalized in a state that has barely any type of gambling.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Feb/18/2022

Need a Pay Per Head for UFC 272: Covington vs. Masvidal

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Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Feb/17/2022

Minnesota Lawmakers Take Another Shot at Sports Betting Bill

Minnesota Lawmakers Take Another Shot at Sports Betting Bill

Another push for sports betting legislation appears to be gaining momentum as Minnesota lawmakers on Wednesday announced a bipartisan legalization effort.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Feb/16/2022

FanDuel, DraftKings and BetMGM Grapple Over Market Share Ahead of March Madness

FanDuel, DraftKings and BetMGM Grapple Over Market Share Ahead of March Madness

Legal sports wagering in the US continues to explode and nowhere was this better illustrated than with the past weekend's Super Bowl.  Records were shattered in nearly all US states offering the activity.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Feb/16/2022

6 Weeks Free Bookie Software Through NCAA Men's College Basketball Tournament

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Submitted by C Costigan on, Feb/15/2022

States Report Heavy Betting on Super Bowl 2022

States Report Heavy Betting on Super Bowl 2022

Nevada saw nearly $180 million in bets, New Jersey saw nearly $144 million, Mississippi saw nearly $6.4 million and Montana saw nearly $700,000.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Feb/15/2022

Why I Could Not Bet With BSV on the Super Bowl

Why I Could Not Bet With BSV on the Super Bowl

Bovada allowed it.  But only for their "degenerates", according to at least one observer.  Now we have to find out why.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Feb/15/2022

Financial Times: Super Bowl a Blockbuster for Bets According to Books

Financial Times: Super Bowl a Blockbuster for Bets According to Books

More bets came in from New York than any other state in the regulated market but those high tax rates are going to sting.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Feb/15/2022

AcePerHead $4 Promo Until the End of the Final Four

AcePerHead $4 Promo Until the End of the Final Four

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Submitted by C Costigan on, Feb/14/2022

Crypto Commercials Super Bowl 2022 Prop Bets

Crypto Commercials Super Bowl 2022 Prop Bets

Super Bowl 56 will finally mark the day that cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin become widely embraced by the mainstream.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Feb/13/2022

Why US Based Customer Service is Important: Pay Per Head Bookie Software Provider

Why US Based Customer Service is Important: Pay Per Head Bookie Software Provider

The folks at Power Pay Per Head are getting patriotic this President's Day Weekend (well, a week early at least).  In this master class we learn the importance of offering, not just English speaking, but actual blue blooded American customer service agents in dealing with your gambling customers.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Feb/11/2022

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