Gambling
Industry Analysts Look With Skepticism Upon DraftKings Bid for PointsBet
The acquisition of PointsBet's assets by Fanatics seemed like a done deal at the time Fanatics made the announcement it planned to acquire PointsBet's assets and, even then experts were questioning why.
Man Charged With Running Online Sportsbook, Prostitution Ring
A West Palm Beach man has pleaded guilty to operating an illegal sports gambling business, conspiring to commit money laundering, using a facility of interstate commerce to carry on prostitution activities, and tax evasion.
Pitfalls of ETH Gambling You Should Know
This piece will explore the pitfalls of Ethereum gambling at online casinos. If you decide to gamble online, you can make a more informed decision based on this information.
Lowen Play Continues to Expand Game Library with Prolific Slot Developers
iGaming company Lowen Play is looking to broaden its reach as new agreements with an assortment of popular software providers add to its portfolio. With a constant influx of additional digital software, these new releases aim to increase game availability through the introduction of industry heavyweights.
Congress Begins Looking Into US Regulated Sports Betting Industry
David Payne Purdum of ESPN reports that Rep. Dina Titus (D-Nev.) has issued letters to various professional sports league and NCAA commissioners and presidents on Thursday.
Gambling911 Celebrates Regulated Sports Betting in Vermont
We are here in this beautiful state as Vermont has passed legislation allowing for mobile sports betting. It's the last of the New England states to do so.
Kansas Weird Loophole Meant State Saw Zero Revenue When the Chiefs Won Super Bowl
Kansans bet $194 million on sports during the month of February but the state got only $1,134.
Media Companies Start Pulling the Plug on Sports Betting Ads
Anna Bateson, chief executive of Guardian Media Group, said the move came as "our primary obligation is to do the right thing for our readers".
MGM Wants 'Crazy Eddie' Nephew Case Thrown Out
In court papers, MGM says Sam Antar, a twice-jailed “fraudster” who repeatedly victimized friends, relatives and strangers, is engaging in “his latest scheme” by falsely accusing MGM of wrongdoing.
This is Sick! An NFL Player Loses $8 Million Betting Sports
Chris Simms offers an interesting theory as to why the league would want players to bet and not no-player employees. Sports books want young men with plenty of disposable dollars and a possible itch for the dopamine rush, he suggests.
Sports Leagues ‘Dancing With the Devil’ When it Comes to Sports Gambling
In case you haven’t been following, a handful of NFL players and even some college players have been embroiled in betting controversies.
Controversial DC Firm Granted Sports Betting License in MD
Company lists only two employees, one of whom is the owner's mom. It's GambetDC website in Washington, D.C., meanwhile, has been plagued with technical woes that resulted in an iOS failure on Super Bowl Sunday last year.
30 Guaranteed Packages to the 2023 World Series of Poker Main Event
Looking to take part in this year's World Series of Poker Main Event, but don't have the $10K buy-in. No worries, Americas Cardroom has you covered.
The Clown Files: D.C. Disaster! Millions for ‘Doing Nothing’ in Sports Betting Deal?
This DC clown show has nothing to do with the Republicans or Democrats, for once.
Gambling Education May be a Farce, Claim Multiple NFL Agents
Three prominent agents tell PFT they have never been invited to participate in training of any kind regarding the gambling policy. Not once. Not ever.
What Are the Regular Season Wins Total Odds for the Georgia Bulldogs - 2023?
This year the Bulldogs are favored to win UNDER 11.5 regular season games at a price of -145, but are the favorites to win a third straight championship.
New Bill Bradley Doc: Father of Gambling Prohibition Claims People Are 'Betting on High School Games'
"Rolling Along" is the new documentary about legendary Knicks player-turned New Jersey Senator Bill Bradley. It is set to debut in select theaters Friday June 16.
Lex Veldhuis: Kick 'Toxic as F***', Stake 'Does All the Wrong Things'
The Kick streaming app is looking to overtake Twitch when it comes to poker content, but at least one top player recently came out condemning the app.
I Nelson Rose: Regulated Books May Be the One's Breaking Laws
That $511 billion estimate bet does not include the hundreds of billions of dollars in wagers which the US licensed gaming sites accept from players overseas, where gambling is illegal.
Construction Begins on Canada's First Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Construction on the first-ever Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Canada has begun, on track to open its doors in spring 2025. This new investment is proposed to boast a wide range of gaming opportunities, as well as boost the wider economy in Ottawa.
'Can't Lose Parlay' Hearing in Massachusetts: Barstool Sports Fate to be Decided Soon
Attorney for Penn National, Barstool Sports parent company: "No reasonable person could assume they were engaging in a risk-free bet."
Why Do iGaming Sites Gamify Themselves?
The world of online gambling has witnessed a significant rise in the gamification trend within iGaming sites in recent years. Gamifying iGaming sites refers to the process of incorporating game-like elements and mechanics into online gambling platforms to enhance the user experience.
Organized Crime Figure Who Threatened Priest Shot Dead
Efforts to carve out his own space in the field of gambling and extortion led to a clash with members of the powerful Rizzuto crime family.
Matt Savage is Becoming the Susan Lucci of Poker
"I’ve been nominated 7 out of the last 8 years (to the Poker Hall of Fame) since the public had a vote. The living members have the final vote but as always I have appreciated the support and honor of being up with the legends of the game."
Regulation vs. Unregulated: Does It Really Matter When it Comes to Sports Betting?
Gambling911.com investigates 20 plus years of unregulated offshore sports betting and puts a pin in the theory that wagering improprieties would have always remained unchecked.
21-Year-Old Charged With First-Degree Murder in Seattle Area Casino Shootings
Intended target was a security guard at the casino who just got released from prison for participating in a 2019 robbery along side the shooter.
The Clown Files: 15 Percent of Maryland License Plates Now Promoting Online Casino in the Philippines
License plate was supposed to promote Maryland's history with the War of 1812
40-Something Enters Senior Tournament By Accident, Crushes the Old Folk
Tournament director says nothing can be done to restrict younger folks from entering senior event as this would be deemed as discrimination.
van Der Sloot Being Extradited to US This Weekend: Killed Woman He Met in Casino
van Der Sloot is serving a 28-year sentence for that murder, committed while he was in Peru attending a poker tour.
What Are the Regular Season Wins Total Odds for the Alabama Crimson Tide - 2023?
Oddsmakers at BetOnline have the Alabama Crimson Tide winning UNDER 10.5 regular season games priced at -170. Last year, the OVER 10.5 was priced at -265. By Alabama standards, 2022 was considered a major disappointment. That's saying a lot.
