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Exploring modern gambling culture in Norway
Scandinavia is an area that continually attracts interest for its approach to legislation and law reform. Regularly ranked as one of the best areas of the world to live in, Denmark, Sweden and Norway are revered for their high-quality societies and living standards.
Confidential FBI Source Calls Resorts World Vegas Sleuth David Wheatley a 'Dope' Amidst Scandal
Sacked Resorts World President Scott Sibella's alleged improprieties, and rationale behind his termination, may jeopardize MGM's hopes to secure a NYC casino license.
Can I Really Start My Own Sportsbook From Kentucky?
More than 60,000 accounts have been pre-registered with the mobile sites who paid their licensing fees ahead of sports betting launching in the commonwealth.
ESPN Bet Can and WILL Void Your Bets Should They Have Another Software Defect
Consumers beware. Regulators have sided with Penn National's Barstool Sportsbook for voiding bets on outcomes they claim were already known over an hour prior. They blamed a software error for allowing this mishap to occur.
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Owner of Alabama Auto Dealership Latest Sued Under Little Known GA Bookie Law
"If you lost an illegal bet (for example with a local bookie who is using a PPH site) and then paid him, you can sue to recover your losses, provided you do so within 6 months."
Penn National Requests Massachusettes Void 257 Bets Amounting to $47.8K at Barstool Sportsbook
There is one slight problem with Penn National's request: Their software is supposed to have passed excruciating testing to show it is compliant. Software that is screwing up during games is hardly compliant.
Some Live Giants Cardinals Bets Voided By Barstool Sports After Graded as Winners, Accounts Locked
No reason other than a "software glitch" given up to this point. At least one regulator siding with Barstool Sportsbook? Soon to be Bet ESPN.
These Sportsbook, Daily Fantasy App Downloads Will Blow Your Mind
DraftKings is the US market leader when factoring in both their sportsbook and DFS sites. The average daily downloads are 17.3K.
FanDuel Hit With Huge $20 Million Loss on House-Made Parlay
If you bet on each team in the NFL kicking a field goal during the 1pm, 4:05 and 4:25 Eastern Time slates, you were part of the $20 million loss dealt to FanDuel over the weekend.
Can't Play With Sleeper Fantasy Sports From Michigan
Michigan's aggressive stance against unlicensed sports betting and online gambling apps operating in the state has ensured Sleeper Fantasy Sports will not be available in the Great Lake State.
Poker Player Rob Mercer Admits to Lying About Terminal Cancer Diagnosis
Poker pros raised between $30,000 to $50,000 to fulfill the "dying" wish of a poker pro.
Gamblers Cry Foul Over Meaningless Field Goal vs 49ers: McVay Unaware of the Implications
The Rams were down 10 with the line set at +7.5 resulting in a final second cover by LA.
4 More Iowa Athletes Plead Guilty to Underage Gambling
Per ESPN's Adam Rittenberg, the reduced charge of underage gambling carries a fine of $645 and the athletes won't face further criminal penalties.
Phil Mickelson Says Gambling Addiction Was Like a ‘Hurricane’
“The money wasn’t ever the issue since our financial security has never been threatened, but I was so distracted I wasn’t able to be present with the ones I love and caused a lot of harm,” Mickelson disclosed.
Florida Sports Betting Fight Heading to US Supreme Court?
Owners of two Florida pari-mutuels plan to ask the U.S. Supreme Court to weigh in on whether a multibillion-dollar deal giving the Seminole Tribe control of sports betting throughout the state violates federal law.
You Can Bet on Where Aliens Will Attack First, Which Celebrity Abducted First
Last Tuesday, experts specializing in extraterrestrial research provided testimony before the Mexican Congress.
Are Daily Fantasy Sports Pick ‘Em Games Legal From My State?
PrizePicks and Underdog Fantasy have become the market share leaders in the world of Daily Fantasy Sports, mainly a result of offering popular new contests that closely mirror sportsbook player prop bets.
Mapping the Online Poker Journey: Navigating Legal States, Player Protections, and Exciting Opportunities
In recent years, the online poker sector has experienced a remarkable transformation. In the past, people may have viewed it as a dubious and uncontrolled activity, but now it has transformed into a lawful and regulated sector in various regions across the globe.
MGM Employees Report Not Getting Paid Amidst Cyber Attack
MGM insisted on Thursday payroll would not be affected by the attack, which shut down slot machines, ATMs and made room keys inoperable.
Interpol Helps Take Down Massive Gambling Ring
“Organized crime groups will exploit the tiniest of gaps given the opportunity. In this case, we’re talking about a 20 or 30 second advantage that led to significant gains,” said INTERPOL Secretary General Jürgen Stock.
It's Primetime for Prime Sports as Book Kicks Off in Ohio: Same Software as BetCRIS
Currently, the sportsbook only operates in Ohio but is expected to enter the New Jersey market soon. Others will follow.
Gambling911 World Exclusive: Former Longhorns Player Sued for Running GA Bookie Biz
One of those sued went on to work for the Houston Texans.
Sibella Out as CEO of Resorts World Las Vegas Amidst Probe
Sibella had recently been cleared by Nevada state regulators back in February following a year's long investigation into potential improprieties.
New York Post Calls Out DraftKings Partners for Staying Silent Regarding Sick 911 Promo Bet
While we applaud the Post for writing this article, there is a certain irony in that their affiliate codes for other sports betting websites keep showing up in news aggregates.
Circa Sports Gets Lambasted for.....Doing the Right Thing?
Pro sports bettor Gadoon “Spanky” Kyrollos has had enough of this week's bellyaching over certain sportsbooks refusing to offer refunds on Aaron Rodgers bets after he lasted a few snaps before going down for the season.
MI AG Orders Social Media Online Casinos Out of State: No More Chumba Casino in Michigan?
The American Gaming Association this week praised Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel for effectively shutting down the illegal Michigan operations of Massachusetts based Golden Hearts Games, Inc.
Ransom Group Issues Statement Claiming MGM Has Yet to Pay Up: Alludes to Insider Trading
"We believe MGM will not agree to a deal with us. Simply observe their insider trading behavior. You believe this company is concerned with your privacy and well-being while visiting one of their resorts?"
Social Security Numbers Compromised at Caesars
Credit card numbers also in the hands of hackers.
MGM Still Reeling 5 Days After Cyber Attack: Chaos May Be Casino Company's Own Doing
Caesars admits to paying hackers millions to stop attack on own company.
Casino Begins Banning Poker Players: Alex Lynskey Among Those Impacted, No Explanation Given
Casino believed to be linking certain players to money laundering without sufficient proof.