Gambling
How to Start a PPH Sportsbook in Texas
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Texans want to know how they too can operate a sportsbook business like DraftKings. They can. And they only need to pay as little as $3 per player per week.
Evander Kane 50 Bets a Day, PredictIt Buys More Time, NC Sports Betting Bill Moves Further
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Kane filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy with liabilities topping $26 million. He was said to be struggling and with no way to support his family and found gambling as "a way to make money quick".
Def Leppard Drummer Viciously Attacked Outside FL Hotel, Had Just Performed at Hard Rock Casino
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A motive for the attack was not yet known but Rick Allen now recovering.
North Carolina House Commerce Committee Votes 17-10 in Favor of Sports Betting
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Amendments that failed Tuesday would have limited wagering to professional sports only and would have barred bets using credit cards.
Please Make Them Stop, Missouri Resurrects Sports Betting Measure and Mack on Bob
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From an endless sea of sports betting commercials to attempts at legalizing the activity in Missouri, we look at some hot stories in today's news as well as an interview with one of the top sports bettors in the country courtesy of the Jim Bob Show.
Sports Betting Architect Lesniak in Hot Political Feud
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Accusations of murder, hired hitmen and "wacko political consultants".... another day in NJ politics.
Zags Bettors Crushed by Half Court Heave
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Thomas Somach gives the crazy breakdown that broke the hearts of many a Zags bettor.
Where the Hell Can I Bet on Princeton in the Sweet 16 From New Jersey?
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Bitcoin and locals may provide the answer, but it will be no easy task.
A Look At The Best Microgaming's Diverse Slot Options for 2023
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Founded in 1994, Microgaming is a leading software provider in the online gambling industry and has been at the forefront of gaming technology, creating innovative and entertaining games for players worldwide. Over the decades, the online casino company has built a formidable reputation because of its high-quality graphics and animations, immersive gameplay, and large progressive jackpots.
These Tournament Teams Are Making Bookies Cringe on Friday
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Dave Mason and the gang at BetOnline will be rooting hard for USC +2 and Kansas State -7.5 this day.
The Georgia Sports Betting Pipe Dream Turns Into Nightmare for Supporters as Bill Gets Hijacked
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Sen. Mike Dugan, a Carrollton Republican, says the bizzare move “just set sports betting back five years”.
Barstool Sports 'Can’t Lose Parlays' Can Lose...And Mass Regulators Aren't Laughing
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The promo was meant to be a joke but Barstools parent company Penn National forced to pull it.
Architect of US Legal Sports Betting Ray Lesniak Mulls Congressional Bid
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He sits down with Gambling911's Thomas Somach to discuss future plans. "I’ve done what needed to get done to bring legalized sports betting and Internet gaming to America."
Bookies Are 'Shaking in Their Boots' Over New Sports Betting Predictive Model Rithmm
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It employs AI courtesy of the majority female-founded Boston-based MIT-originated startup with roots in DraftKings. The AI model is said to utilize customized personal information algorithms in order to analyze betting strategies.
North Carolina Will Try Again to Pass Sports Mobile Betting Bill
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House Bill 347, filed by Rep. Jason Saine of Lincoln County, would allow for wagering to begin on January 1. 2024.
Newly Introduced Kentucky Sports Betting Bill Now Heading for Senate Vote
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Senate Majority Floor Leader Damon Thayer admitted Monday it's "going to be tough" to pass in the Senate with the three-fifths vote requirement this session.
Penn National Sets Up Unusual Betting Policy for Barstool Sports Big Personalities
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Portnoy has no intention of keeping quiet about the new Barstool Sports betting site management and isn't afraid to show his big wagers.
New York Casino Contracts 'Petri Dish of Corruption'
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One lobbyist said his client wants to turn part of a Saks Fifth Avenue flagship store into “‘a James Bond-type of Casino Royale".
Whatever Happened to Josh Cartu, Rome Casino?
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Financial whistle blowing site claims associates arrested as social media platform quiet on former Rome Casino "manager"-turned social media influencer's birthday. Plus we follow up on the Sonny Meraban case with the raid caught live by a Gambling911 camera crew.
WWE Betting in US Regulated Markets Would Benefit the Offshores Too
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Reports surfaced that the WWE has reached out to Ernst & Young to ensure "scripted" match results remain a secret.
NFL Reinstates Jaguars WR Ridley After Gambling Suspension
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The league said Ridley, who had been suspended indefinitely since March 2022 for violating the NFL’s gambling policy, is eligible to participate in all team activities beginning immediately. He is expected to join the Jaguars for offseason workouts beginning April 17.
Georgia Lawmakers Nix Legal Sports Betting
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The state Senate on Monday rejected a constitutional amendment that would have allowed voters to decide whether to legalize sports gambling. The House never consider any legislation.
ACR New Tournament Schedule Offers Huge Improvements for Lower, Micro and Euro Players
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It includes a 13% increase in total weekly guaranteed prize pools (now $10.6 Million).
Comparing US Regulated Sports Betting to Offshore: The Pros and Cons Might Surprise You
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Nevada sportsbooks are running on outdated technology, as evidenced by Caesars going down during much of the Super Bowl in that state. And US regulated sportsbooks payment options are not all that's cracked up to be.
PointsBet CCO Reflects on Demise of Monkey Knife Fight Platform He Helped to Build
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"I think I'll need some time to fully unpack my feelings but one thing will never change: my undying love (yes love) for all the MKF'ers I had the great fortune to work with and all the incredible partners we collaborated with along the way."
Georgia Senate Rejects Sports Betting
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Sports gambling advocates in Georgia were dealt a setback Thursday when the state Senate rejected a bill that would have allowed sports betting, including on horse races.
Technologies Revolutionizing Virtual Sports Betting
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The ever-changing nature of technology affects every facet of modern life. Changes in technology have been dramatic even in the past decade, and it seems that every year brings yet another discovery that fundamentally modifies our way of life. The sports betting industry, in particular, has benefited greatly from the spread of digital technology, which is now open to customers.
Toney Unhappy at FA Over Process Behind His Gambling Hearing
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Brentford striker Ivan Toney expressed his concern Wednesday about the process behind his impending disciplinary hearing on gambling charges in the wake of what he described as “press speculation” that he is facing a six-month ban.
Tech Gambling Developments to Watch This Year
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Betting on games similar to those found in casinos or sporting events via the World Wide Web constitutes online gambling. Growing smartphone and internet penetration, along with rising disposable income, are fueling the expansion of the online gaming industry.
NFL trade/Free Agent Weekly Update Includes Wentz Next Team
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Aaron Rodgers said on a podcast Tuesday that a decision to retire, stay in Green Bay or move to another team will happen very soon.