Gambling

Wyoming Governor Signs Sports Betting, Revenge Porn Bills

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon on Monday signed off on legislation allowing legalized sports betting in the nation's least populous state.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Tue, 04/06/2021 - 10:20

Deshaun Watson Facing Criminal Complaint

HPD announced the change in the case and said in its statement: “As with any allegation, the Houston Police Department is now conducting an investigation and will not comment further during the investigative process.”

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mon, 04/05/2021 - 19:03

Can't Register to Open an Online Betting Account From My Phone in Illinois

The state of Illinois has returned to in-person registration to open an online sports betting account following a pause due to Covid-19.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mon, 04/05/2021 - 17:36

Officer in Urlacher Sports Betting Case Enters Guilty Plea

A Chicago cop has plead guilty for his role in the operation of a high profile sports betting ring that involved the brother of Bears great Brian Urlacher.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Mon, 04/05/2021 - 16:13

Bet the Twins-Tigers Series - Head-to-Head Trends

It's been a tale of two series totals since 2017 depending on what side of the 9

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Mon, 04/05/2021 - 13:00

Sports Betting Beat: AI to Take Over the Duties of Sports Gambling Writers

AIs would all but eliminate the need for sports writers plus Lottery.com purchases the Sports.com domain name with plans to enter lucrative US sports betting market.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mon, 04/05/2021 - 11:04

Maxim Magazine Enters Into The US Legal Sports Betting Sector

Through a partnership with the Carousel Group, Maxim Magazine will soon be launching its own tailor-made native iOS and Android sports betting apps available in designated US states and other regions of the world.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mon, 04/05/2021 - 10:35

Sportsbook Software Language - Things You Might Need to Know

Sports betting has become a popular and mainstream activity, due primarily to its widespread legalization following the United States Supreme Court’s ruling in 2018. It invalidated Nevada’s sole ability to legally offer wagering on sports within the state. Since the ruling, 25 states have passed legislation to allow some types of sportsbooks to operate within their borders.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sun, 04/04/2021 - 10:08

Prices on Pay Per Head Market

The pay per head market fluctuates greatly in both price and quality. There are a dozen and one price per head sites online today. What you get is not always what you see or what you think you're getting. We want to talk about what a price per head can do for you, how much you can expect it to cost you, and if the price up doing business with a price per head is worth it to the overall value of your business.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sun, 04/04/2021 - 10:01

Sports Betting Industry News Rundown - April 2, 2021: NY Still in Play, More

Sports Handle is reporting that a "deal in principle" could occur this weekend for mobile sports wagering in New York State while Wyoming's Governor could sign off on similar legislation by Midnight Friday.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Fri, 04/02/2021 - 20:00

Sports Betting Effort in Kansas Stalls

An effort to legalize sports betting in Kansas has stalled, and it’s not clear that state lawmakers can agree on how many places should offer wagering while also navigating other gambling issues clouding the debate.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Fri, 04/02/2021 - 15:38

Best Bets for This Saturday – Apr. 3, 2021

This upcoming weekend is one of the biggest of the year in sports betting. The Men’s Final Four will take place on Saturday, and the 2021 MLB season has begun as well.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Fri, 04/02/2021 - 11:49

Feds Want Stiff Sentence for Bookie: Caused One Deadbeat to 'Burst Into Tears'

Gregory Paloian and his agents were so aggressive with gamblers, one actually "burst into tears". Others were referred to as ‘f*&#%g little pu$%y’, little c&%*sucker'.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Thu, 04/01/2021 - 23:57

Odds on Who Will Replace Roy Williams at UNC

Hubert Davis is an EVEN odds favorite to replace Roy Williams as head coach of UNC. Williams announced his retirement on Thursday after coaching the Tar Heels for 18 seasons.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Thu, 04/01/2021 - 16:57

KFC Gaming Trends - Finger Licking Good

In the spirit of IHOP's great IHOB gag from a few years back when the pancake chain claimed it would start focusing more on burgers (hence the "B" for the "P"), Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) decided to play its own April Fool's joke Thursday, claiming it had entered into the gaming space.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Thu, 04/01/2021 - 12:04

Detroit Tigers Latest to Join Forces With Gambling Firm

The Detroit Tigers announced today that BetMGM, a leading sports betting and digital gaming operator, has become an official gaming partner under the terms of a multi-year sponsorship agreement. Highlights of the sponsorship in the gaming category include BetMGM branding on scoreboards throughout Comerica Park, fan-focused promotions, integrated social media content, and more.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Wed, 03/31/2021 - 22:34

Best Bets, Hot Trends - MLB Series April 1-4, 2021

Here are your hot trends heading into the first series of 2021 in Major League Baseball.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Tue, 03/30/2021 - 14:11

Live Slots Jackpot Record Set at Hard Rock

A HardRockCasino.com player Kristen S. from Toms River, New Jersey won the largest Live Slots jackpot to date, taking home $200,000 after playing the Spitfire online slot machine on Wednesday, March 24.

Submitted by Press Release on, Tue, 03/30/2021 - 14:11

Stocks in Draftkings Drop Amid NY Sports Betting Concerns

The news may not be good for those sports betting operators looking to reach New York State's population of nearly 20 million remotely. Here's why Draftkings stock plummeted Monday.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Tue, 03/30/2021 - 10:25

Top Gambling Crime News

Gambling911.com has all your latest gambling crime news headlines

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Mon, 03/29/2021 - 22:20

Draftkings to Buy VSiN

Draftkings has acquired VSiN (Vegas Sports Information Network) in an effort to boost its own media profile and drive content.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mon, 03/29/2021 - 12:19

Why DraftKings is #1 Illinois Sportsbook

At the time of writing, there are only a handful of online sportsbooks available in Illinois. However, there is certainly a quality, not quantity approach to sports betting in the state and that is evident from the selection of sportsbooks. One of which is DraftKings, and this is regarded by many as being the leading Illinois sportsbook.

Submitted by Payton on, Mon, 03/29/2021 - 10:57

What is an Independent Bookmaker?

A private bookmaker is a bookie that chooses to operate their business without the help of an affiliate or a parent company. There are pros and cons to being an independent as well as an affiliate. Let’s explore them so that you can make the best decision for yourself.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mon, 03/29/2021 - 10:15

Bookies Language

Sports betting has become very popular and with it an increase in states approving the practice. That has brought new technology to online sportsbooks as well as more operators into the industry. In addition, sports leagues that traditionally tried to distance themselves from gambling are now partnering with sportsbooks in ways that were unimaginable just a few years ago.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mon, 03/29/2021 - 10:08