SpankOdds to Remain Free Through NFL Kickoff 2023, Last Call for London

SpankOdds to Remain Free Through NFL Kickoff 2023, Last Call for London

Plus this week may be the last time ICE, the i-Gaming mega event, is held in London as other cities are being looked at for the future.

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5Dimes Vows to Stay Open Through Super Bowl

5Dimes Vows to Stay Open Through Super Bowl

Following Gambling911.com's blockbuster report that long established 5Dimes is set to close its doors this month, the site operators ensured gamblers they could still place bets for this coming Super Bowl. 

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Move Over Camp Lejeune Cancer Victims.... The BetMGM Class Action Suit is Here

The BetMGM Class Action Suit is Here

Attorneys working with ClassAction.org are gathering BetMGM users to take action against the company over a data breach that occurred between May and November 2022.

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5Dimes to Shut Down Before Super Bowl?

The widow of 5Dimes founder Sean Creighton has absolutely "had it" with the "incompetence", we are told and is on the "verge of a nervous breakdown". 

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FanDuel Caught Violating Own Policy

FanDuel Caught Violating Own Policy

FanDuel sportsbook violated its own official sports betting rules last week when it voided proposition bets on an NBA player who played minimally in a game, but did not do so for another player in a similar situation.

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Can't Bet the Super Bowl National Anthem Prop From Caesars Sportsbook

You've probably seen those Caesars Sportsbook ads and will likely be exposed to many more ahead of this year's Super Bowl.  If you are looking to place a prop bet on the singing of the National Anthem, Caesars does not offer that prop.  There are other options however.

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BetFred Joins Forces With Vegas Golden Knights

BetFred Joins Forces With Vegas Golden Knights

“We're proud to be partnering with Betfred as they make their arrival here in Las Vegas,” said Golden Knights president Kerry Bubolz. “Betfred's US business is Vegas Born just like we are, and we're excited to help them launch their brand in Nevada.”

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Cowboys Star Blasts Barstool Sports: 'You People Are Sick!'

Cowboys Star Blasts Barstool Sports: 'You People Are Sick!'

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons went on a rampage against the Barstool Sports Twitter account after shaming him for showing support for a division rival player.

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Hey Siri, Who Invented the Super Bowl Halftime Show Cleavage Prop? That Would Be BetOnline's Dave Mason

Hey Siri, Who Invented the Super Bowl Halftime Show Cleavage Prop?

The history of the Super Bowl Halftime Show cleavage bet is revealed as Gambling911.com probes deep.

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Consolidation in the US Regulated Sports Betting Affiliate Space?

Consolidation in the US Regulated Sports Betting Affiliate Space?

Plus Minnesota about to give it another go at pushing for sports betting legalization.

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Where Can I Bet This Year's Super Bowl - I'm Under 21

Where Can I Bet This Year's Super Bowl - I'm Under 21

Most US states that have regulated sports betting - not all - require individuals to be at least 21 years old in order to place a wager on this year's Super Bowl.  Nearly all offshore sportsbooks, Americas Bookie included, allow for those 18 and up.

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Massachusetts Regulated Sports Betting Kicked Off Today

Caesars the Latest to be Awarded Mass Sports Betting License

Legalized sports betting officially kicked off Tuesday January 31, 2023 in Massachusetts immediately following the weekend's NFL conference championship games and right in time for the Super Bowl.  The first bet was placed at 10 am ET.

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NBCU and PointsBet Extend Betting Deal: Book Must Spend $58 Mil Per Year on Marketing

And deal is not even exclusive as second largest sportsbook operator BetMGM is now joining forces with NBC Universal.  BetMGM expects to become profitable soon.

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Betting Experts Weigh in on FanDuel Voiding Policy

Betting Experts Weigh in on FanDuel Voiding Policy

One of our experts offered: “For anyone that believes they are entitled for a losing bet to be refunded is out of touch with reality. They are the same type of people who support participation trophies."

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Can I Bet the Super Bowl on DraftKings From California?

Can I Bet the Super Bowl on DraftKings From California?

While you won't be able to bet this year's Super Bowl from California using the DraftKings app, there are plenty of other great sportsbooks willing to take your action. 

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888 Account Suspensions, Exec Exits, Company Shares Lose More Than a Quarter of Value

888 Account Suspensions, Exec Exits, Company Shares Lose More Than a Quarter of Value

The company's shares tumbled as much as 14.4% on the news of its anti-laundering failures.

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Luka Prop Bet Controversy: “New PrizePicks Crybabies”?

Luka Prop Bet Controversy: “New PrizePicks Crybabies”?

In recent days there's been plenty of talk within the sports betting community over a gimmick offered up by those primarily in the U.S. regulated market: Offering refunds on player props, often when a player suffers an injury.

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Sports Bettors Demand Luka Doncic Prop Bets Be Voided: Petition Filed

Sports Bettors Demand Luka Doncic Prop Bets Be Voided: Petition Filed

Mavericks star Luka Doncic exited in the first quarter of the Mavericks' 99-95 win over the Phoenix Suns on Thursday and now gamblers are demanding FanDuel follow DraftKings lead and void the Luka bets, especially after they did so for Antonio Davis.

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Blame Chris Christie for Sports Betting Ad Inundation

Blame Chris Christie for Sports Betting Ad Inundation

Plus a gambler has been sentenced for defrauding the goverment.

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You Suck at Sports Betting! Here's How We Know

You Suck at Sports Betting! Here's How We Know

Plus Building a Gaming Community on Twitch From Scratch

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Is BetMGM Legal in Alabama?

Is BetMGM Legal in Alabama?

Because BetMGM adheres to strict state-by-state regulatory practices, the site opts not to permit real money betting from Sweet Home Alabama.  This doesn't mean there are not other options. 

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UFC Hires Gaming Integrity Firm to Tighten Gambling Rules Amid Probe

UFC Hires Gaming Integrity Firm to Tighten Gambling Rules Amid Probe

In the wake of a probe into a Nov. 5 UFC fight between Darrick Minner and Shayilan Nuerdanbieke whereby suspicious betting activity was noted by a number of gambling firms, the UFC this week announced a new gambling policy.

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Jerry Jones Wants Texas Sports Betting...Easier Said Than Done

Jerry Jones Wants Texas Sports Betting...Easier Said Than Done

"There’s a huge amount of gaming going on in and around sports at this time. And, so, to have all the benefits or all the control over it, it needs to be recognized and parameters put on it and discipline put in it," said Jones.

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Tennessee Sports Betting Shatters More Records in December

Tennessee Mobile Sportsbook App Reviews

$440.4 million in bets were placed during the month of December in the great state of Tennessee. This translated into $9.4 million in taxes paid to state coffers. 

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Massachusetts Sports Betting Slated to Begin End of This Month

Massachusetts Sports Betting Slated to Begin End of This Month

Following a somewhat grueling process, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission is nearing the completion of their intial review of sports betting applications and the start of in-person sports gambling could begin as soon as January 31.  This would be a soft launch to review how the operators behave.

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Texas Senate Probably Won't Pass Gambling Legislation

Texas Senate Probably Won't Pass Gambling Legislation

Folks are giddy over the prospect of gambling expansion in the Lone Star State after Democratic Sen. Carol Alvarado, of Houston filed a bill proposing a constitutional amendment to legalize casino and sports betting.

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The Live PPH Betting Platform Software - What Will it Cost Me?

Live in-play betting is available from a pay per head service like Power Pay Per Head for just a little over $10 per customer per week.  But you won't just get the live betting feature.

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Gambler Loses $1.4 million Bet on Chargers After Going Up 27-0

Gambler Loses $1.4 million Bet on Chargers After Going Up 27-0

DraftKings confirmed the loss to Action Sports Network's Darren Rovell.  But why would someone bet at these odds?

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Wildcard Weekend Hot Action Report - 2023

Six great games translates into some execellent action for the book.

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Can I Place a Bet on the FanDuel App From Nevada?

Despite all those great commercials, FanDuel is not available in the state of Nevada via remote registration.  Sportsbooks based out of Nevada require in-person registration.   Then there are the more established sportsbooks operating from outside the US that accept customers from Nevada.

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