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Crypto Queen Ruja Ignatova Most Wanted Captured First Odds

Crypto Queen Ruja Ignatova Most Wanted Captured First Odds

Ruja Ignatova, the self-touted "Cryptoqueen" who scammed investors out of $4 billion in 2016, is now one of the FBI's 10 most-wanted fugitives, CNN reported Sunday. 

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jan/24/2023

College World Series 2023 Odds Released

College World Series 2022, Regionals Odds for All 64 Teams

The 2023 NCAA Division I baseball season is almost set to begin and our friends at SportsBetting.ag have released futures odds.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Jan/24/2023

Cowboys Next Head Coach Odds as Jones Backs McCarthy....for a Hot Minute At Least

Cowboys Next Head Coach Odds as Jones Back McCarthy

Jerry Jones immediately backed Mike McCarthy after Sunday night's division playoff loss, but Jerry has been known to change his mind on occasion....and is under tremendous pressure to do so now.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jan/24/2023

High Stakes Adventure Vietnam Announced by ACR

High Stakes Adventure Vietnam Announced by ACR

$100k in Tourney Buy-ins + All-Expense Paid Poker Trip of a Lifetime

Submitted by Ace King on, Jan/24/2023

TikTok Gambling Scheme Uncovered, Cryptoqueen Vanishes With $4 Billion

Ruja Ignatova is now one of the FBI’s 10 most-wanted fugitives, alongside accused gang leaders and murderers.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jan/23/2023

Super Bowl Halftime Show Odds for Rihanna

SportsBetting.ag started releasing its “halftime show” Super Bowl props last week, and a number of them have been pulled off the board or seen drastic changes in odds due information from credible sources and irregular betting patterns.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jan/22/2023

UFC Hires Gaming Integrity Firm to Tighten Gambling Rules Amid Probe

UFC Hires Gaming Integrity Firm to Tighten Gambling Rules Amid Probe

In the wake of a probe into a Nov. 5 UFC fight between Darrick Minner and Shayilan Nuerdanbieke whereby suspicious betting activity was noted by a number of gambling firms, the UFC this week announced a new gambling policy.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jan/20/2023

Jerry Jones Wants Texas Sports Betting...Easier Said Than Done

Jerry Jones Wants Texas Sports Betting...Easier Said Than Done

"There’s a huge amount of gaming going on in and around sports at this time. And, so, to have all the benefits or all the control over it, it needs to be recognized and parameters put on it and discipline put in it," said Jones.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jan/19/2023

$2.50 Buy-In Online Poker Tournament for $100,000 GTD PKO Announced

$2.50 Buy-In Online Poker Tournament for $100,000 GTD PKO Announced

No bankroll? No problem. This is your opportunity to score big.

Submitted by Ace King on, Jan/19/2023

Bookie Software That Offers Contests

Bookie Software That Offers Contests

Contests are a great way to differentiate yourself from other bookies, especially with the Super Bowl and March Madness right around the corner.  Using contests to market your sportsbook generates plenty of buzz and referrals.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Jan/18/2023

Tennessee Sports Betting Shatters More Records in December

Tennessee Mobile Sportsbook App Reviews

$440.4 million in bets were placed during the month of December in the great state of Tennessee. This translated into $9.4 million in taxes paid to state coffers. 

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Jan/18/2023

Macau Gambling Kingpin Alvin Chau Jailed for 18 Years

Macau Gambling Kingpin Alvin Chau Jailed for 18 Years

Chau served as chairman and founder of Suncity Group, Macau's biggest operator of junkets, or organised trips for wealthy gamblers to casinos. 

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jan/18/2023

Massachusetts Sports Betting Slated to Begin End of This Month

Massachusetts Sports Betting Slated to Begin End of This Month

Following a somewhat grueling process, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission is nearing the completion of their intial review of sports betting applications and the start of in-person sports gambling could begin as soon as January 31.  This would be a soft launch to review how the operators behave.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jan/17/2023

Texas Senate Probably Won't Pass Gambling Legislation

Texas Senate Probably Won't Pass Gambling Legislation

Folks are giddy over the prospect of gambling expansion in the Lone Star State after Democratic Sen. Carol Alvarado, of Houston filed a bill proposing a constitutional amendment to legalize casino and sports betting.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jan/17/2023

Party Drug Ketamine Being Studied to Help Cure Gambling Addiction

Party Drug Ketamine Being Studied to Help Cure Gambling Addiction

Plus Ohio gambling addiction hotline heats up since sports betting went legal January 1.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Jan/16/2023

Are Crypto Casinos Safer than Other Casinos?

Are Crypto Casinos Safer than Other Casinos?

Are you considering trying your luck at a crypto casino? Cryptocurrency casinos are quickly becoming a popular alternative to traditional online casinos and for a good reason.

Submitted by Payton on, Jan/16/2023

Lamar Jackson's Future and Divisional Lines Moving

The Ravens appear prepared to franchise tag Lamar Jackson, but if another team wants to shell out the bucks there are situations where the former MVP could be donning a different uniform next season.

Submitted by Press Release on, Jan/16/2023

Gambler Loses $1.4 million Bet on Chargers After Going Up 27-0

Gambler Loses $1.4 million Bet on Chargers After Going Up 27-0

DraftKings confirmed the loss to Action Sports Network's Darren Rovell.  But why would someone bet at these odds?

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jan/16/2023

Jones vs. Gane Betting Odds

Jon Jones is expected to make his UFC return in 2023, and there are plenty of fighters chomping at the bit to take a shot at the former champ.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jan/14/2023

Can I Place a Bet on the FanDuel App From Nevada?

Despite all those great commercials, FanDuel is not available in the state of Nevada via remote registration.  Sportsbooks based out of Nevada require in-person registration.   Then there are the more established sportsbooks operating from outside the US that accept customers from Nevada.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Jan/14/2023

What the Playtika Layoffs Mean for the Wider Mobile Industry

On the 12th of December, leading social gaming developer Playtika announced massive layoffs of 15% of their workforce, which accounts for around 600 of their 4000 employees. Is this just a one-off event though, or does it indicate a general issue within that market?

Submitted by Payton on, Jan/13/2023

MA Gaming Commission Considers Need to Take Stand Against Banning Sharps..for About a Minute

Massachusetts Gaming Commission Considers Needs to Take Stand Against Banning Sharps

In the end, it appears the commissioners lost interest in the topic...at least for now. 

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jan/12/2023

This Might Just Be the Most Saturated Sports Betting Market in the U.S.

This Might Just Be the Most Saturated Sports Betting Market in the U.S.

Tipico Sportsbook becomes the 21st sportsbook to obtain a license in the great state of Iowa, with its adult population of just over 2 million and 90% of the market share going to only five books.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jan/12/2023

How Much is Tua Worth on the Spread?

How Much is Tua Worth on the Spread?

Wednesday afternoon, the Dolphins were 9-point underdogs to Buffalo. Moments after it was announced that Tua Tagovailoa would not play, and Skylar Thompson would start, the spread moved to Bills -13.  That's right folks, Tua is worth a massive four points on the spread.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Jan/12/2023

CBC In-Depth Probe Into Canada Sports Betting Ads Similar to That of NYT it Appears

CBC's probe comes just weeks after a similar blockbuster investigative report appeared in the New York Times.  The NYT article found that some sports betting firms specifically targetted college campuses through big money deals.

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Jan/12/2023

Can I Bet Sports Using My Mobile Phone While Visiting Las Vegas?

Can I Bet Sports Using My Mobile Phone While in Vegas?

There are a number of ways to place sports bets via your mobile phone while visiting Las Vegas.  If you are already registered with a state app, that sportsbook might be licensed in Nevada as well.  Some of the biggest, however, are not.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Jan/11/2023

Be Careful of These Sports Betting Scams Ohio Better Business Bureau Warns

Be Careful of These Sports Betting Scams Ohio Better Business Bureau Warns

Cleveland 19 reports that "many people are taking advantage of "risk-free bets" only to have their identity stolen. It's not explained how the two coincide.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jan/11/2023

Löwen Play Digital Becomes One of the Few Licensed German Gaming Sites

The Löwen Play brand is known from the land-based arcade business in Germany. The group of companies has almost 50 years of experience in the industry. Around 2,800 employees provide the best entertainment in the amusement segment in more than 400 arcades. 

Submitted by Payton on, Jan/11/2023

Women's Bingo Games Options in 2023

Women's Bingo Games Options in 2023

The bingo continues to hold the throne for being one of the most pleasing games in the iGaming industry. The online gaming sector's growth that is fuelled by the different types of innovations has incredibly boomed the number of bingo enthusiasts, with millions of active players. Women can be seen to enjoy playing this social game to other casino games in order to relax and relieve stress.

Submitted by Payton on, Jan/11/2023

Nearly Entire Trussville Entertainment District Could Be Wiped Out Over Sports Betting Indictment

Nearly Entire Trussville Entertainment District Could Be Wiped Out

The 114-count indictment reads like a Hollywood thriller and includes millions of dollars in dirty money switching hands in parking lots, restaurant bathrooms and high-end conferences where the alleged “boss” tells people how to stay clean in a high-stakes business.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jan/11/2023

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