Gambling

Emergency Briefing Regarding Visa and MasterCard's New Gambling Requirements Announced

Prague – Based on reports, a new fight is brewing between merchants and card companies as major card networks Visa and MasterCard are requiring online merchants from hi-risk industries to present legal opinions from IMGL and STEP accredited local lawyers in jurisdictions in which they operate.

Submitted by Press Release on, Mon, 12/10/2018 - 10:49

Nuns Gone Wild: Pilfer Catholic School to Support Gambling Habit

Two nuns at St. James Catholic School in Torrance, California allegedly embezzled as much as $500,000 in tuition, fees and donations, all to support their gambling addiction.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Sun, 12/09/2018 - 16:57

NCAA Denies Monitizing for Sports Betting

The NCAA denies it is looking to monetize legalized sports betting but Forbes reports they laying the groundwork to do exactly that.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Fri, 12/07/2018 - 16:08

Start My Own Sports Betting Site From Wisconsin?

You can start your online sports betting site from the state of Wisconsin?

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Fri, 12/07/2018 - 15:21

How To Make More Cash During The Holidays: Matchups To Consider This Dec.

Why not make more profits during the holiday season? Bookies

Submitted by on, Thu, 12/06/2018 - 21:21

Congress Last Desperate Attempt to Set Up State Framework for Allowing Sports Betting

Outgoing Republican Senator Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) is pushing forward a bill that would establish a federal framework for states to regulate sports betting, but he only has days to find additional sponsors.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Thu, 12/06/2018 - 20:40

Police Offer $50K Reward for Info Regarding ''Execution' of Mobster Angelo Musitano

Hamilton police are offering a $50,000 reward for information pertaining to the murder of notorious mobster Angelo Musitano.

Submitted by on, Thu, 12/06/2018 - 17:21

Thunderpick Targets US eSports Market with Unique Social Betting Platform

eSports betting operator Thunderpick is looking to bring its unique social betting platform to the United States after the removal of regulatory obstacles earlier this year.

Submitted by Press Release on, Thu, 12/06/2018 - 09:57

DC Anticipates Sports Betting By Start of Next Baseball Season

The D.C. Council voted Tuesday in favor of a bill that would allow sports betting in Washington, the first of two votes necessary for the bill to pass.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Wed, 12/05/2018 - 15:20

Missouri Latest State to Consider Legalized Sports Betting

“I certainly anticipate it being out there for discussion before the House and the Senate,” said Republican Rep. Dean Plocher.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Wed, 12/05/2018 - 08:50

FanDuel Alabama 2019 Championship Win Bets Paid Out ....Before Actually Winning

Roll in dough, Tide! FanDuel sportsbook is paying out bets from people who picked Alabama to win the college football national championship — over a month before the game will be played.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Tue, 12/04/2018 - 11:03

High Roller Factory Acquires Kasino Curt and Hires a Finnish Reality TV Star to Promote it

Jasmine Tukiainen is excited to start her new job on International Dice Day.

Submitted by Press Release on, Tue, 12/04/2018 - 10:23

ESPN: What Legalized Sports Betting in USA Means for Offshore Books

ESPN featured a story Monday on the fate of offshore sports betting now that individual states have begun allowing sportsbook businesses.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mon, 12/03/2018 - 20:55

Your Bookie Deserves a Lump of Coal This Christmas

This Sunday was a brutal day for sports bettors as big public favorites all fell short.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Mon, 12/03/2018 - 02:48

Kansas Lawmakers Talk Sports Betting

Kansas lawmakers will get a crash course in sports gambling this week as they consider how to capitalize on a U.S. Supreme Court ruling in May that lifted a federal ban on it.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Sun, 12/02/2018 - 20:02

Another American Goes Missing in Costa Rica

Another American has gone missing in Costa Rica and the U.S. embassy still has no answers as to the whereabouts of 5Dimes owner Sean "Tony" Creighton.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Fri, 11/30/2018 - 20:07

Tiverton Twin River Casino Sportsbook to Open Monday

Following the opening of its Lincoln location sportsbook this week, Twin River Casino has confirmed its Tiverton casino sportsbook is set to do the same this coming Monday (December 3).

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Fri, 11/30/2018 - 14:37

Vietnam Jails 2 Ex-Police Generals for Role in Gambling Ring

A court in northern Vietnam on Friday jailed two former police generals for protecting a multimillion-dollar online gambling ring as the Communist government steps up its crackdown on graft.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Fri, 11/30/2018 - 13:54

DC Inches Even Closer to Allowing Sports Betting

Washington DC got a little bit closer to offering sports betting with news that the city counsil updated its proposal during a recent finance committee session.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Thu, 11/29/2018 - 10:35

Hard Rock to Launch Sportsbook

Gaming Innovation Group Inc. (GiG) has signed a contract with Hard Rock International (Hard Rock) for the provision of its omni-channel Sportsbook solution in the newly opened US market of New Jersey. Launch date is estimated for Q1 2019. This agreement follows a Letter of Intent signed between GiG and Hard Rock on 12 October 2018.

Submitted by on, Thu, 11/29/2018 - 10:17