Gambling

Forecasting New Developments and the Latest Trends in Online Gambling

The online casino industry is only set to grow in size as people all around the globe are starting to become interested in earning large payouts for small wagers.

Submitted by Payton on, Feb/21/2023

Dexsport Offers Blockchain-Based, Transparent and Fully Controlled Betting on a Wide Range of Sports Events

Ready to make your sports betting experience more exciting? You've heard of cryptocurrencies and the various applications of the blockchain industry, but are you aware of how these technologies have the potential to transform the way people enjoy betting on their favorite sports teams and making predictions about real-world events? Well, today is the day you become aware.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Feb/21/2023

Bitcoin Rally About to Lose Steam, Gov Cooper Says NC Sports Betting Bill to Pass This Year

Bitcoin has gained nearly 50% since the bottom fell out, mostly a result of the FTX Exchange collapse.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Feb/21/2023

BBC: UK Government Expected to Tighten Regulation on Gambling

The United Kingdom is about to present new reforms in the gambling sector. These include such things as affordability checks on punters to make sure they have the money to lose....And, yes, even revisiting Premier League shirt gambling sponsorship bans.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Feb/21/2023

Comparing the Bonuses and Promotions at Casinos with a German License

Over the years, the online betting industry has significantly developed in Germany. This has attracted a number of gambling enthusiasts. If you like to gamble online, you would be aware that the finest real money casinos are hard to come by. For this reason, we've conducted thorough research and compared the best online casinos with a German online casino license.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Feb/21/2023

Vegas Dealer Continued to Deal While Gambler was Slumped Over Table

The suit filed last week in District Court also alleges that Wynn employees didn’t immediately check on Jagolinzer and they started counting his gaming chips instead.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Feb/20/2023

The Inevitable Spike in Gambling Addiction Among Youth Across the US

The industry needs to pay close attention to what is taking place in the United Kingdom, a nation once at the forefront of legalized "anything goes" bookmaking and is now in the process of cracking down severely.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Feb/20/2023

Barstool Sports Fully Acquired by Penn National

Penn paid about $388 million for the remaining stake in Barstool Sports that it doesn't already own, the sports and entertainment company said Friday.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Feb/19/2023

Leader of Gambling Organization Sentenced to 6 Years in Prison

The business was tied to crimes such as robberies, shootings, stabbings, and violent assaults. Customers were mostly comprised of gang members, drug users and fugitives.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Feb/19/2023

Voters to Decide Fate of Sports Betting in Georgia, Not Lawmakers

Georgia voters should get to decide whether to legalize sports gambling, an influential state senator argued Thursday, as he rolled out a different vision for sports betting than the one being pushed by local pro sports teams.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Feb/16/2023

Calvin Ridley Seeks NFL Reinstatement After One-Year Suspension for Gambling

The receiver was handed down a one-year suspension for betting $1,500 on football via the short-lived Hard Rock app while away from the Falcons in Florida during the 2021 season.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Feb/16/2023

In Case You Missed It: Caesars Nevada Sports Betting Apps Went Down....During Most of Super Bowl

It's not immediately clear what caused the snafu during the year's biggest sporting event in the US.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Feb/16/2023

Best Year Ever for US Casinos: Revenues Top $60B

84 million American adults, or 34% of the adult population, visited a casino in the past year, including newly opened markets in Nebraska and Virginia.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Feb/16/2023

NFL Scouting Combine Watch, Latest Odds

Football season is finally over, and while the Kansas City Chiefs can celebrate, attention now turns to the NFL Scouting Combine. It is scheduled Feb. 28th-Mar. 6th at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, with some 319 players invited to prove themselves while being measured, weighed, “wingspanned,” evaluated in the 40-yard dash and more.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Feb/15/2023

You Could Be the Next Chris Moneymaker: $1 Million in Guarantees

In 2003, Chris Moneymaker turned an $86 satellite into a world championship in Las Vegas. That started an online poker revolution where any Tom, Dick and Harriet could now become a successful poker player, even going up against the big name pros.

Submitted by Ace King on, Feb/15/2023

4 Things You Should Avoid When Betting with BTC

If you know nothing about cryptocurrencies, it's time to brush up on your Bitcoin knowledge. There are guides that can assist you in selecting the very best cryptocurrency online casinos. Below we offer the common pitfalls when selecting a casino that primarily incorporates Bitcoin and similar digital currencies. Let's take a look.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Feb/15/2023

3 Massachusetts Sportsbooks in Hot Water Over Taking Bets on In-State College Teams

A software vendor apparently believed Merrimack College was located in Florida, not Massachusetts.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Feb/14/2023

Georgia Sports Betting Bills Look to Avoid Statewide Vote

Georgia lawmakers are pushing bills that would allow sports betting and horse race betting without a state constitutional amendment, arguing that can be legal under the authority of the state lottery.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Feb/14/2023

FanDuel Parent Company to Explore US Listing

The London-listed company's plan for a listing in the United States comes at a time when its market-leading U.S. FanDuel business has become the group's largest in revenue terms.

Submitted by Reuters on, Feb/14/2023

Costa Rican Gaming Industry Exec Claims Poker Player Gave Country Black Eye

He shot himself, industry exec relays to Gambling911

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Feb/14/2023

An Alien Invasion? What Do the Oddsmakers Believe?

In case you've been living under a rock this past week or so, you might have heard by now...we are under attack. And oddsmakers are now taking bets on the end of civilization as we know it.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Feb/13/2023

FanDuel Gronk Kick of Destiny More Like Kick of Buffoonery

Had BetOnline offered an Over/Under on the number of times Rihanna grabbed her crotch, the Gambling911 website would surely have been knocked offline due to the traffic coming in.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Feb/13/2023

What Really Happened to a Gambling Industry Exec Found Hung in His Condo?

In this extensive probe, Gambling911 looks back at the life of Hyper6 founder Alex Aron and what led up to his shock New Year's death by hanging. Authorities initially ruled the death a suicide but friends and family suggest foul play. Just one year prior, Alex was the victim of a home invasion, kidnapping and robbery.

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Feb/12/2023