Gambling

BetFred's Former COO: 'Seems I Kicked the Fanboy Beehive'

BetFred's former COO Bryan Bennett came out swinging this weekend after Circa Sportsbook Director of Operations Jeffrey Benson (#BetJeff) approached him with a haymaker following Bennett's contention that Circa relies solely on the abundance of slot machines as the only way Circa can operate at a 4% margin in Nevada.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Oct/29/2023

Did Circa's Jeff Benson Just Smack Down BetFred's Former COO?

BetFred former COO blasts Circa: "Your regular reminder that the only reason Circa can trade at a 4% margin in NV is because their casino floors are covered in slot machines. The model does not work at scale outside of NV. Period."  Circa Director of Operations fires back.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Oct/28/2023

U.S. Gambling Regulations in 2023

Gambling in the U.S. is worth millions of dollars every year, but things aren't always so cut and dry. Each state has autonomy over its own gambling regulations and can decide which in-person and online betting markets are permitted.

Submitted by Payton on, Oct/27/2023

Two Ballot Initiatives for Sports Betting in California Filed Friday

Similar double voter initiatives for legalizing sports betting failed miserably before in California.

Submitted by Frank Doyle on, Oct/27/2023

Sandro Tonali Won't Be Playing With Newcastle as FIFA Extends Gambling Ban

"The request submitted by the Italian Football Association to extend the sanction it imposed on the player Sandro Tonali on [Friday] to have worldwide effect has been granted," FIFA said in a statement.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Oct/27/2023

Bet365 Sees 31 Percent US Market Share Increase, 4th Most Downloaded App

Bet365 Sees 31 Percent US Market Share Increase, 4th Most Downloaded App

Bet365 has seen the 2nd biggest spike in downloads of the US sportsbook apps this month.  It's enough to make Bet365 the 4th most downloaded app according to AppTweak.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Oct/26/2023

Senators' Shane Pinto Suspended by NHL for Violating League Gambling Policy

The NHL has suspended Pinto for 41 games

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Oct/26/2023

Newcastle's £52m Star Sandro Tonali Banned Amidst Massive Gambling Probe

The 23-year-old will not be eligible to play again until August and will be unavailable to feature at Euro 2024 next summer should Italy qualify.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Oct/26/2023

Can't Use Underdog Fantasy in Maine: Company Fined, Banned

Can't Use Underdog Fantasy in Maine: Company Fined, Banned

Maine regulators have fined Underdog Fantasy $392K for what they say are violations of their fantasy sports regulations. A hearing on the fine is on the horizon, as reported by our friends at SBC.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Oct/25/2023

Florida Stay in Sports Betting Case Denied: Hard Rock Site Could Go Live Any Day

Justice Kavanaugh writes separately to flag other potential issues w/ the deal.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Oct/25/2023

Prison Poker Games Could Help Solve Missing Person Cold Cases

Prison Poker Games Could Help Solve Missing Person Cold Cases

Cleveland Missing, a nonprofit focused on helping families of missing persons, has created a deck of playing cards featuring 52 cases from northern Ohio in hopes that inmates could potentially solve cold cases.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Oct/25/2023

How to Find Safe and Reliable Online Casinos in Norway

How to Find Safe and Reliable Online Casinos in Norway

Norway has also developed a love for trying out classics like slots online, which means lots of Norwegians log onto the best internet casinos regularly. As with anything in life though, it is key for Norwegians to know what they are doing before trying out iGaming.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Oct/25/2023

Can't Bet DraftKings Online From Mississippi.....YET

Can't Bet DraftKings Online From Mississippi.....YET

Mississippi was among the first states to authorize sports betting in two casino hubs following the US Supreme Court ruling to overturn decades of prohibition in 2018.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Oct/24/2023

SBC LATAM Kicks Off in Miami October 31

The third edition of the conference and trade show for senior executives in the Latin American betting and gaming industry, SBC Summit Latinoamérica, will return to Miami’s Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino October 31 through November 1 and we here at Gambling911.com hope to see you there. 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Oct/24/2023

The Impact of Real-Time Odds Calculation on Modern Sports Betting

The evolution of sports betting has been nothing short of remarkable. With the integration of technology, particularly real-time odds calculation, the betting landscape has transformed dramatically.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Oct/24/2023

Joren van der Sloot Finally Confesses to Murder Natalie Halloway

Joren van der Sloot Finally Confesses to Murder Natalie Halloway

Is currently serving time for murder of Peruvian woman the poker player met in casino.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Oct/23/2023

Can You Make Sustainable Real Money Profits from Online Casinos?

Can You Make Sustainable Real Money Profits from Online Casinos?

With the rise of the internet, various traditional activities have transitioned into digital spaces. Gambling is no exception. Many people turn to online platforms to test their luck and skills, often wondering if online casino real money games can become a consistent income stream.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Oct/23/2023

7 Steps for Operating Your Own Online Sportsbook

7 Steps for Operating Your Own Online Sportsbook

It's indeed possible to operate your own online sportsbook from the United States courtesy of a full service Pay Per Head software and call center platform.  AcePerHead.com suggests these seven steps in getting started.

Submitted by Frank Doyle on, Oct/22/2023

A Little History of Offshore Sportsbooks

Betting has been around for a very long time. It is enough to think about the fact that people used to bet on it already during Roman times, not to mention the ancient Greeks.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Oct/20/2023

If There Were a 'Real Housewives of Sports Betting' It Might Look Something Like This

Huge spat in the community has folks taking sides but most agreeing the trolling must end.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Oct/20/2023

Worldgame365.me Center Stage in Italy Football Gambling Scandal

Worldgame365.me Center Stage in Italy Football Gambling Scandal

Sandro Tonali has denied introducing fellow footballer Nicolo Fagioli to an illegal betting app that is center stage in an expansive sports betting probe tied to Italian football players.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Oct/19/2023

Footballer Fagioli Has €3.3M Gambling Debt: Creditors Threatened to Break His Legs

Nicolo Fagioli is one of a handful of names (out of some 40) revealed in a gambling probe that has sent shock waves through Italy football.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Oct/19/2023

Top Gambling Apps for Starters

The digital age has seen a meteoric rise in the popularity of online gambling, with an increasing number of platforms available for enthusiasts.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Oct/18/2023

Sports Betting Course at Miami Law School: Wrecking Ball Taken to Old Syllabus

Recommended reading includes USA v Cohen which serves as precedent for why Florida could run into a road block in legalizing sports betting. Meanwhile, No Casinos Group calls FL sports betting plans "fiction".

Submitted by C Costigan on, Oct/17/2023

Newcastle £52m New Signing Sandro Tonali is a 'Gambling Addict' According to Agent

The admission comes in the wake of a massive gambling probe that is currently rocking Italian football.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Oct/17/2023

Gambling in Norway and Top Casinos to Visit Today

Gambling in Norway and Top Casinos to Visit Today

Norway is one of the countries where gambling is legal. The Norwegian Penal Code was adopted 20+ years ago. Until recently, the local gambling laws remained unchanged. They were frankly old and ineffective.  The situation has since changed however.

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/17/2023

These Are the Five Most Downloaded Online Lottery Website

James McLoughlin, the self-proclaimed "Acquisition Assassin", is at it once again with some amazing new data.  This time he focused on the five most downloaded online lottery websites.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Oct/17/2023

Mob Scion Thomas Gambino Dead at Age 94

Mob Scion Thomas Gambino Dead at Age 94

In the 90's, Gambino went on trial  on charges that he engaged in racketeering in Connecticut by controlling major gambling and loan-sharking operations there. 

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Oct/16/2023

Gambling Firms May Be Forced to Pay £100m a Year to Fight Addiction

The £100m figure is derived from the £10bn the industry took in last year.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Oct/16/2023

High Roller Blames Casino Losses on Spiked Drink

News of the suit comes as a class action complaint was filed against MGM following a massive breach of customer data.

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Oct/16/2023

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