Gambling

Man Who Set Fire to Self in Front of Young Son Had £250,000 Gambling Debt: UK Cracks Down Further

Man Who Set Fire to Self in Front of Young Son Had £250,000 Gambling Debt

Widow is one of many who applauded the UK's latest clampdown on web gambling sites but believes much more needs to be done.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Apr/28/2023

Brennan Jr: 'When We Were Pushing Legislation, We Assumed Advertising Would Be Restricted'

Affiliates, meanwhile, are making the matter worse as we explore here.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Apr/28/2023

When Will California Legalize Sports Betting?

When Will California Legalize Sports Betting?

As of April 2023, there are 33 states that have legal sports betting but the most populous state, California, isn’t one of them.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Apr/27/2023

The Report on the Development of the International Online Gambling Industry, 2023–2028

Market Growth Fueled by Diverse Sponsorships and Convenient Payment Options

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Apr/27/2023

Unibet Tells Customers: Clean Up Your Act!!!

Signs at sportsbook warn customers that if they don’t get the smell out, they can get the hell out.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Apr/27/2023

NFL, Other Leagues Balancing Betting Revenue, Game Integrity

After many years of the NFL and other pro leagues staying as far away as they could from sports betting because they said it was necessary to protect the integrity of their games, they now have a much different challenge.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Apr/26/2023

Online Super Series Runs May 7 Thru 29th With $40 Million GTD

Americas Cardroom has just announced they will be running the biggest series in their long history.

Submitted by Ace King on, Apr/25/2023

Man Who Bet Under Other People's Names Convicted, Sentenced to 5 Years Prison

Man Who Bet Under Other People's Names Convicted

Jon Howard, 40, of Epping, Essex, was charged with opening online betting accounts under various individual names without the limitations placed on a single account. 

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Apr/25/2023

Aaron Rodgers to the Jets: Latest Futures

39-year-old Aaron Rodgers has been traded to the New York Jets after weeks of speculation.  He was so certain to be a Jet, oddsmakers had already posted odds of New York winning the Super Bowl within the top five.  The Jets pay out $1200 for every $100 bet as of April 24, 2023.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/24/2023

NFL Punishing Players While Continuing to Rake in the Money

NFL Punishing Players While Continuing to Rake in the Money

One writer points out that Deshaun Watson was originally suspended six games for his sexual misconduct lawsuits, while DeAndre Hopkins was recently suspended six games, fewer weeks than five players suspended for gambling.

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Apr/24/2023

Tennessee Tries Pushing Through Measure That Would Bring in Less Tax Revenue

In the first three months of 2023, Tennessee received $22.4 million in tax revenue from mobile sportsbooks. If the 1.85% handle tax were in place, the state would instead have received $20.9 million. 

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Apr/23/2023

Can I Bet on This Year's NFL Draft Online From My State?

Can I Bet on This Year's NFL Draft Online From My State?

To be clear, BetUS offers betting online from ALL US states on this year's NFL Draft.  Bets are done via a browser website and available to those 18 and up.  

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Apr/22/2023

Unibet Website Keeps Going Down During the NBA Playoffs, WTF?

Unibet Website Keeps Going Down During the NBA Playoffs, WTF?

Our own Thomas Somach reports that the Unibet website in PA went down once again overnight Friday and was back up by Saturday morning, then apparently back down again. 

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Apr/22/2023

Five NFL Players Suspended for Gambling Violations: Jameson Williams Among Them

Williams will be unable to play until Week 7 while two of his teammates are suspended indefinitely for betting on NFL games with insider information used.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Apr/21/2023

New Jersey to Crack Down on Regulated Sportsbooks

New Jersey to Crack Down on Regulated Sportsbooks

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) Director David Rebuck introduced new initiatives to bolster responsible gaming efforts with a special focus on data collection to determine whether an individual may be suffering from a gambling disorder or addiction.  They also demand a stop to dubious promises of “guaranteed wins” or “risk-free” bets.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Apr/20/2023

Gambling911 World Exclusive: Las Vegas Agent and Poker Pro Steve Prentky AKA Steve Penny Dead

Penny had been on life support for more than a week and plug was finally pulled early Thursday morning.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Apr/20/2023

Long Established Gaming Industry Figure Adriaan Brink Passes Away

CEO of BETR Dead: Adrian Brink Was Long Established Gaming Industry Figure

The CEO of BETR, Adrian Brink, passed away peacefully Thursday.  Brink was also heavily involved in tokens and blockchain technology tied to the gaming sector.  Details of his death were not immediately known. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/20/2023

Major Leagues, Broadcasters Pledge Responsible Betting Ads

Major Leagues, Broadcasters Pledge Responsible Betting Ads

Most of the nation’s major professional sports leagues, plus the media companies Fox and NBCUniversal are creating an alliance to ensure that sports betting advertising is done responsibly and does not target minors.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Apr/20/2023

Bet the Bud Light Executive to Leave First: Marketing VP Alissa Heinerscheid, CEO Brendan Whitworth

Bet the Bud Light Executive to Leave First

A marketing ploy that some say has gone horribly wrong may now be generating heat for company execs while generating a large sum of disgruntled shareholders.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Apr/19/2023

Crazed BetFred Customer Goes on Rampage

Plus no prison time for Ryuk ransomware gang broker after guilty plea

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Apr/19/2023

Stanley Cup Playoff Betting System That Just Keeps Winning

Stanley Cup Playoff Betting System That Just Keeps Winning

Our Thomas Somach swears by it.  He was able to place the wagers via his Unibet account before their site went down again in PA.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Apr/19/2023

Will Fox Bet Be a Casualty of Record Dominion Settlement?

Plus Unibet down again for some PA residents (notably our own Thomas Somach) as NBA Playoffs in full swing.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/18/2023

Entain Reports Strong Numbers, Spokesperson Jamie Foxx Remains Hospitalized

Entain Reports Strong Numbers, Spokesperson Jamie Foxx Remains Hospitalized

BetMGM continues to grow strongly with Q1 NGR of approximately $470m, up +76%, delivering in line with guidance of $1.8-$2.0bn for 2023...remains on track to deliver positive EBITDA in the second half of 2023.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Apr/18/2023

MSNBC's Chris Hayes Latest to Call Out 'Constant Gambling Propaganda' in Sports Broadcasts

"I know it makes me sound like a curmudgeon, but the *constant* gambling propaganda now integrated into every professional sports broadcast is really gross."

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Apr/18/2023

PointsBet US Sports Betting Business Up for Sale Amidst 'Ferocious' Competition

Plus LIV Golf's Harold Varner III appeared to confirm Phil Mickelson is still gambling after he completed his 2023 Masters.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Apr/18/2023

Sportsbooks Feeling the "McDavid Effect" Ahead of Playoffs

Sportsbooks Feeling the "McDavid Effect" Ahead of Playoffs

Hockey fans around the globe will be watching the Oilers start their playoff run tonight against L.A., but the sportsbooks don't want to see Edmonton and McDavid get out of the first round.

Submitted by Press Release on, Apr/17/2023

Family Prepares to Pull Plug on Life Support for Pro Gambler

Family to Give Last Rites to Pro Gambler Before Pulling Plug on Tuesday

Death is expected to have massive implications for the credit betting world both offshore and throughout the USA.  Plus we now have our Top 20 horses and the latest odds applied.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Apr/17/2023

Top 10 Bitcoin Casinos You Need to Try in 2023

Top 10 Bitcoin Casinos You Need to Try in 2023

The best crypto casinos let players use Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies to gamble. Games like Lucky Block and BC.Game are among the top contenders. These are for players seeking a convenient crypto gambling platform.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Apr/17/2023

Changing Handicapping Strategies in the NHL Playoffs

Handicapping strategies in the NHL have to be on point. The NHL playoffs are the toughest postseason test in all of sports, and sports bettors need to know this. Bettors cannot simply utilize their regular season betting strategy and assume they will have success. 

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Apr/17/2023

Meet Fliff, the New AI Sports Prediction Game That Has One Goal: Destroy the Bookie

It bills itself as the "next generation social sportsbook", a "prediction game that never ends". 

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Apr/16/2023

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