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Barstool Sports Confirms Early Cashouts on Pending Wagers Will Be Affected by Platform Change

Barstool Sports Confirms Early Cashouts on Pending Wagers Will Be Affected by Platform Change

There has been some confusion in regard to Barstool Sportsbook notifying customers that "Open wagers placed prior to July 10, 2023 will not be eligible for cash out following the re-launch".

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jul/10/2023

Can't Bet the All Star Game at Barstool Sportsbook, Open Wagers Placed Before Downtime Ineligible for Cash Out

Site is scheduled to be down all week long.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jul/10/2023

Mouth: 'Main Event is Just a Money Grab Now'

Mike Matusow unleashes on WSOP Main Event for reging with 60bb when 6k players already out.

Submitted by Ace King on, Jul/09/2023

Barstool Sports to Shut Down Sportsbook: Kambi Out

Barstool Sports to Shut Down Sportsbook: New Platform Coming

The site anticipates being down for 72 hours through much of the MLB All Star Break.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jul/08/2023

Comparing Sportsbook Company Valuations to Investiing in Pizza Companies

Would you invest in a pizza company that makes lousy pizza??

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jul/08/2023

The Clown Files: Maine Has White Supremacist Sympathizer in Charge of Sports Betting (Update)

What Milt Champion tweeted out was more than just "racially insensitive"...and this is the person in charge of gambling regulation in Maine?  Now he was just handed a one week suspension after enjoying time off with pay.

Submitted by Frank Doyle on, Jul/07/2023

Can I Bet on FanDuel Sportsbook From Nebraska

Can I Bet on FanDuel Sportsbook From Nebraska

You will not be able to bet on the FanDuel sportsbook app from the state of Nebraska for the foreseeable future.  You can, however, bet with sites licensed outside the state of Nebraska.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Jul/07/2023

Playboy Casino Chip Redemptions No Longer Allowed in NJ... 40 Years After Casino Shuts Down

David Rebuck, director of the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement, issued an emergency order on Friday July, 7, 2023, putting an immediate end to the checks from the Playboy Casino.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jul/07/2023

Maverick Gaming Challenging Washington State’s Tribal Exclusivity for Sports Betting

Maverick Gaming Challenging Washington State’s Tribal Exclusivity for Sports Betting

Maverick Gaming filed an appeal with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals regarding its challenge to Washington’s tribal exclusivity for sports betting and casino gambling on July 7.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jul/07/2023

NFL Gambling Policy: Nothing Pertaining to Agents?

The NFL just announced a series of additional suspensions for violation of the league's gambling policy, all the while enjoying a cozy relationship with the likes of FanDuel and DraftKings.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jul/07/2023

Mouth Defends Poker Brat's Over-the-Top Main Event Entrances: 'Without Phil Most of You Would Be Homeless'

"Him and Mike Sexton had the vision to make it what it is today, so clap your hands and sat ty @phil_hellmuth for everything I have!"

Submitted by Ace King on, Jul/07/2023

2023 World Series of Poker Main Event Largest Attendance Ever

2023 World Series of Poker Main Event Largest Attendance Ever

The 2023 World Series of Poker main event has attracted 8846 entries and still counting.  This exceeds the record 8773 set in 2006, making this year's WSOP main event the largest ever!

Submitted by Ace King on, Jul/07/2023

Are Pay Per Head Bookie Businesses Now fully Legal With DC Circuit Decision?

Are Pay Per Head Bookie Businesses Now fully Legal With DC Circuit Decision?

On June 30, 2023, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit reversed the district court’s ruling in West Flagler Associates, Ltd. v. Haaland.  The result is that the Seminole tribe can now take bets from their casinos and - interestingly enough - remotely.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jul/06/2023

Genovese Crime Family Mobster Thomas Poli Sentenced for Racketeering, Threatening Deadbeats

Genovese Crime Family Mobster Sentenced for NYC Racketeering

“I just yelled at people and threatened them,” the wiseguy told the judge back in September upon entering into a guilty plea.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jul/06/2023

NFL Policy Prohibits Gifts From Gambling Entities....Unless You Are Fanatics?

Mike Florio wants to know how the policy applies to a recent lavish party held by Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin and points out that nonlawyers do not use the term "de minimis" as it appears in the NFL gambling policy.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/06/2023

New Jersey Sports Betting is Here to Stay: Was Set to Expire in the Fall

New Jersey Sports Betting is Here to Stay: Was Set to Expire in the Fall

Legal authorization for online casino gambling in New Jersey was set to expire in November of this year (2023). However, Gov. Phil Murphy last week signed iGaming extension legislation into law on June 30.  This means the law has been extended for another five years. 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jul/06/2023

Unveiling the Secrets of Arab Online Casino Bonuses

In the world of online gambling, bonuses are like cherries on top of a cake. They make the experience more exciting and the casino more enticing to players. However, online casino bonuses aren’t as simple as they may seem.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Jul/06/2023

Could the DraftKings Sportsbook Be Coming to Florida? Don't Hold Your Breath

Could the DraftKings Sportsbook Be Coming to Florida?  Don't Hold Your Breath

Attoney Jeff Ifrah claims the Seminoles can license out to DraftKings and other sportsbook brands, thus answering concerns over competition, but why would they?

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jul/05/2023

Musk Calls Zuck 'Lizard Boy' and Accuses Threads Founder of Copying Twitter: Latest Fight Odds

A Twitter/Facebook joint venture is the odds-on favorite to broadcast the cage fight between Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk courtesy of BetOnline.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Jul/05/2023

How to Acquire Customers Through a Bookie Referral Program

The basis of any sportsbook referral program is to encourage your customers to spread through word-of-mouth the services you're offering as a bookmaker or sportsbook owner.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jul/04/2023

Phil Hellmuth the GOAT of Poker: Wins Record 17th Bracelet

"I'm feeling pretty good," Hellmuth said following the win.  "I must have a smile just fixed to my face.  I mean, like, I feel like I've been battling through, it felt like I was battling and battling and battling."

Submitted by Ace King on, Jul/04/2023

Emerging Trends in the Global Gaming Landscape

The world of gaming has been evolving rapidly, consistently adapting to technological advancements and shifting consumer behaviors. Today, the gaming industry is a dynamic universe of innovations and emerging trends that are not only transforming the gaming experience but also redefining the global entertainment landscape.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Jul/04/2023

The Netherlands has Banned Gambling Ads

Even though the UK is the biggest country in terms of gambling websites and licenses, the Netherlands is also up there, which is why the government decided to take action.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Jul/04/2023

The President of the Philippines Urged to Ban Online Gambling

The President of the Philippines Urged to Ban Online Gambling

The fact that gambling continues to grow in popularity in many parts of the world should not come as a surprise. People in countries all over the globe have the opportunity to experience some of the best gambling brands in the world. This even includes states where gambling is not always legal.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Jul/04/2023

BetEagle.com Outlives its Principal Owner and Still Prospers Today

Way back in 2014, Gambling911.com reported on how two New Jersey men, including one who ran an illegal sports betting website, had admitted to conspiring with the Genovese organized crime family. 

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jul/03/2023

NHS England Warns Gambling Fans About the Rising Number of People Who Seek Help

NHS England Warns Gambling Fans About the Rising Number of People Who Seek Help

Amanda Pritchard, which is the person in charge, has reported that a record number of people are looking for help with their gambling addiction in the country.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jul/03/2023

Kick CEO Says No to Additional Gambling Content

"Alongside this update, we've also removed some unnecessary exposure to gambling related content throughout our recommended formula's."

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jul/01/2023

Aliens Landed in Vegas Last Month? Bookies Take Bets on First Official Encounter

Aliens Landed in Vegas Last Month?  Bookies Take Bets on First Official Encounter

A Vegas family told the police they saw an "eight-foot person" with "big eyes" that is "not human."

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jul/01/2023

D.C. Circuit Rule in Favor of the Seminole Tribe Sports Betting But a Long Road Ahead Still Likely

More legal challenges are possible however.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jul/01/2023

Can I Bet on Draftkings Sportsbook App From Vermont

You will not be able to bet using the Draftkings sportsbook app while in Vermont until the state legalizes in-state sports betting.  For now, gambling on sports is accessible to those in Vermont via websites located in other jurisdictions.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jun/30/2023

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