Gambling

'Can't Lose Parlay' Hearing in Massachusetts: Barstool Sports Fate to be Decided Soon

Attorney for Penn National, Barstool Sports parent company: "No reasonable person could assume they were engaging in a risk-free bet."

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jun/07/2023

Why Do iGaming Sites Gamify Themselves?

Why Do iGaming Sites Gamify Themselves?

The world of online gambling has witnessed a significant rise in the gamification trend within iGaming sites in recent years. Gamifying iGaming sites refers to the process of incorporating game-like elements and mechanics into online gambling platforms to enhance the user experience.

Submitted by Payton on, Jun/07/2023

Organized Crime Figure Who Threatened Priest Shot Dead

Efforts to carve out his own space in the field of gambling and extortion led to a clash with members of the powerful Rizzuto crime family.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jun/06/2023

Matt Savage is Becoming the Susan Lucci of Poker

"I’ve been nominated 7 out of the last 8 years (to the Poker Hall of Fame) since the public had a vote. The living members have the final vote but as always I have appreciated the support and honor of being up with the legends of the game."

Submitted by Ace King on, Jun/06/2023

Regulation vs. Unregulated: Does It Really Matter When it Comes to Sports Betting?

Gambling911.com investigates 20 plus years of unregulated offshore sports betting and puts a pin in the theory that wagering improprieties would have always remained unchecked.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/06/2023

21-Year-Old Charged With First-Degree Murder in Seattle Area Casino Shootings

21-Year-Old Charge With First-Degree Murder in Seattle Area Casino Shootings

Intended target was a security guard at the casino who just got released from prison for participating in a 2019 robbery along side the shooter.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jun/05/2023

The Clown Files: 15 Percent of Maryland License Plates Now Promoting Online Casino in the Philippines

License plate was supposed to promote Maryland's history with the War of 1812

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jun/04/2023

40-Something Enters Senior Tournament By Accident, Crushes the Old Folk

Tournament director says nothing can be done to restrict younger folks from entering senior event as this would be deemed as discrimination.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/04/2023

van Der Sloot Being Extradited to US This Weekend: Killed Woman He Met in Casino

van Der Sloot is serving a 28-year sentence for that murder, committed while he was in Peru attending a poker tour.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jun/02/2023

What Are the Regular Season Wins Total Odds for the Alabama Crimson Tide - 2023?

What Are the Regular Season Wins Total Odds for the Alabama Crimson Tide - 2022?

Oddsmakers at BetOnline have the Alabama Crimson Tide winning UNDER 10.5 regular season games priced at -170.  Last year, the OVER 10.5 was priced at -265.  By Alabama standards, 2022 was considered a major disappointment. That's saying a lot.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jun/02/2023

So Far Crickets in Call for US Recreational Sportsbooks to Appear at BetBash

Sports betting's biggest networking event is just around the corner.  Taking place at the famed Circa Sportsbook in Las Vegas, the third installment of BetBash promises premium food and alcohol, all the big names in sports gambling and top-of-the-line seminars.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jun/02/2023

Lions Organization Begins Re-Educating Players Over Gambling Policy as More Suspensions Loom

Lions Organization Begins Re-Educating Players Over Gambling Policy

“It’s much more an emphasis from us, as opposed to just leaving it to the league,” Lions head coach Dan Campbell said as another Lions player is said to be under investigation.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jun/02/2023

Sports Gambling Final Vote in NC Expected Next Week

Legalized sports gambling, starting next year in North Carolina, now seems a better bet as the state House's top leader said Thursday that he expected his chamber would accept alterations to its own proposal made by the Senate.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Jun/01/2023

How Sportsbooks Should Respond as Bettors Embrace Predictive Analytics

Anyone who's been paying attention will know that there's been a steady uptick in the use of AI-powered predictive models in the sports betting industry. Rapid advancements in the field of AI mean that sports bettors are gaining access to vital predictive tools - like those seen on Dimers.com - that can enhance their sports betting decisions.

Submitted by Guest on, Jun/01/2023

The Evolution of Mobile Casinos From the Early 2010s

In the still of the early 2010s, a technological metamorphosis quietly emerged, destined to redefine the betting industry in unimaginable ways. Mobile casinos, a relatively new concept, started germinating, laying the foundation for an exciting journey toward what we now acknowledge as an industry standard.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jun/01/2023

Tom Dwan Wins Biggest Pot in Televised Poker History

Tom Dwan was the ultimate winner as he squared off against Dr.Hash“Wesley” Fei at the final table.  It was Wesley they were all talking about over the past weekend with Mike "The Mouth" Matusow calling him a "fraud".

Submitted by Ace King on, May/31/2023

The 2023 WSOP Kickoff Means Promos and Events Galore at Americas Cardroom

Tournaments Include a Mini Online Super Series - $6.4 Million GTD, the Dream Tournament - $100,000 Guaranteed Featuring a Buy-in of Just $2.50 and Don't Miss The Daily Double Promotion.

Submitted by Ace King on, May/31/2023

Chicago Summer Events to Bet On: City Gears Up for First Ever NASCAR Street Race

Chicago Summer Events to Bet On: City Gears Up for First Ever NASCAR Street Race

Locals we've spoken to while Gambling911 is here worry about the lack of transportation and the mess this event is going to create starting as early as the first week in June. 

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, May/31/2023

The Ins and Outs of Gambling with Crypto in 2023

Anyone who had been with crypto since the earlier days will know that it has gone from a niche, outside the interest of tech entrepreneurs to a fully-fledged financial sector in its own right. Where once it was strictly traded between handfuls of people for various personal services, now it's common to find things like Bitcoin available for making payments to massive companies like Amazon or eBay.

Submitted by Payton on, May/31/2023

5Dimes Little Canada Problem: Screwing Players on Future Bets

5Dimes Little Canada Problem: Screwing Players on Future Bets

5Dimes may claim it wants entry into the North American regulated sports betting market, but angry customers owed money from futures may have the last say.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, May/31/2023

What the Hell Happened to SportsbookReview?

SportsBookReview was easily over the last decade plus Gambling911.com's top competitor.  Not only did they provide a loyal and active industry posting forum, SBR enjoyed a massive search presence, especially when it came to forum topics. 

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, May/31/2023

The End of an Era as 5Dimes Shutters European Business Tuesday Night

The End of an Era as 5Dimes Shutters European Business Tuesday Night

Effective 11:59 pm ET Tuesday evening, the long established online sports betting company was shutting down to one of its last remaining markets, Europe.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, May/30/2023

Mouth Doubts Wesley is a Newbie: Fully Supports Huff in Poker Spat

"Reason I support Huss isn’t his antics it’s an honest poker player calling someone like Wesley out for the person he truly is! Huss knows what he is and is first person on stream to call him out for it! #facts."

Submitted by Ace King on, May/30/2023

Vegas Looks to Get Rid of Deadbeats By Making Payout Odds Less Attractive

Look for lower payouts on blackjack hands, riskier bets on roulette wheels and the cash minimums to increase for some table games.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, May/30/2023

van Der Sloot Beaten Badly in Peruvian Prison

Van der Sloot's Peruvian attorney, Maximo Altez, said he doesn't believe the beating was related to the upcoming extradition

van der Sloot is set to be extradited to the U.S. on extortion and wire fraud charges stemming from an accusation that he tried to profit from his connection to the Natalie Holloway case. 

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, May/29/2023

Can I Use Cryptocurrencies Like Bitcoin to Open an Online Betting Account From California?

Whether its sports betting, casino games, horse racing, even eSports, if you live in California or happen to be visiting the state and wish to start gambling online, BetOnline will welcome you with open arms just as long as you're at least 18 years old and have access to a computer or smart phone....and, yes, cryptocurrencies are welcome.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, May/28/2023

DraftKings Founder Waves White Flag in NY....One Year After Saying They Could Achieve a Profit

"One of the most misunderstood elements of our business? State unit economics — how the contribution profit scales and what the underlying drivers are as the state matures. We’re working to simplify what we see under the hood so investors can better understand @DraftKings's moves."

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, May/27/2023

More Betting Scandals: 5th Lions Player, Cincinnati Bearcats

Bert Eugene Neff Jr. placed wagers raising suspicion before an Alabama-LSU baseball game.  Neff's son is a player with the Bearcats and two of that team's staffers were let go in recent days as well.

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, May/27/2023

FINEally Returns: Paddy Power is Back, But Not the Way We Would Like to See

If you have followed Gambling911.com over the years, it should be no secret that we really love the Paddy Power ad campaigns that have mostly been placed on the back burner with Flutter taking control of the company.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, May/26/2023

DraftKings Pushes Taylor Swift NBA Conspiracy Theory

"Swift is traveling the country playing the Eras Tour, tickets are blowing up, and the same goes for the NBA teams that play in the city she performs in."

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, May/26/2023

Breaking News

Trump vs Biden golf match odds

POTUS Golf Match-up Odds? Yes, it's a Thing.

With calls growing louder by the hour for President Biden to relinquish his candidacy, we now have projections on who would prevail in hypothetical matchups for other Democrats against Donald Trump.