Gambling
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.
So Far Crickets in Call for US Recreational Sportsbooks to Appear at BetBash
Sports betting's biggest networking event is just around the corner. Taking place at the famed Circa Sportsbook in Las Vegas, the third installment of BetBash promises premium food and alcohol, all the big names in sports gambling and top-of-the-line seminars.
Lions Organization Begins Re-Educating Players Over Gambling Policy as More Suspensions Loom
“It’s much more an emphasis from us, as opposed to just leaving it to the league,” Lions head coach Dan Campbell said as another Lions player is said to be under investigation.
Sports Gambling Final Vote in NC Expected Next Week
Legalized sports gambling, starting next year in North Carolina, now seems a better bet as the state House's top leader said Thursday that he expected his chamber would accept alterations to its own proposal made by the Senate.
How Sportsbooks Should Respond as Bettors Embrace Predictive Analytics
Anyone who's been paying attention will know that there's been a steady uptick in the use of AI-powered predictive models in the sports betting industry. Rapid advancements in the field of AI mean that sports bettors are gaining access to vital predictive tools - like those seen on Dimers.com - that can enhance their sports betting decisions.
The Evolution of Mobile Casinos From the Early 2010s
In the still of the early 2010s, a technological metamorphosis quietly emerged, destined to redefine the betting industry in unimaginable ways. Mobile casinos, a relatively new concept, started germinating, laying the foundation for an exciting journey toward what we now acknowledge as an industry standard.
Tom Dwan Wins Biggest Pot in Televised Poker History
Tom Dwan was the ultimate winner as he squared off against Dr.Hash“Wesley” Fei at the final table. It was Wesley they were all talking about over the past weekend with Mike "The Mouth" Matusow calling him a "fraud".
The 2023 WSOP Kickoff Means Promos and Events Galore at Americas Cardroom
Tournaments Include a Mini Online Super Series - $6.4 Million GTD, the Dream Tournament - $100,000 Guaranteed Featuring a Buy-in of Just $2.50 and Don't Miss The Daily Double Promotion.
Chicago Summer Events to Bet On: City Gears Up for First Ever NASCAR Street Race
Locals we've spoken to while Gambling911 is here worry about the lack of transportation and the mess this event is going to create starting as early as the first week in June.
The Ins and Outs of Gambling with Crypto in 2023
Anyone who had been with crypto since the earlier days will know that it has gone from a niche, outside the interest of tech entrepreneurs to a fully-fledged financial sector in its own right. Where once it was strictly traded between handfuls of people for various personal services, now it's common to find things like Bitcoin available for making payments to massive companies like Amazon or eBay.
5Dimes Little Canada Problem: Screwing Players on Future Bets
5Dimes may claim it wants entry into the North American regulated sports betting market, but angry customers owed money from futures may have the last say.
What the Hell Happened to SportsbookReview?
SportsBookReview was easily over the last decade plus Gambling911.com's top competitor. Not only did they provide a loyal and active industry posting forum, SBR enjoyed a massive search presence, especially when it came to forum topics.
The End of an Era as 5Dimes Shutters European Business Tuesday Night
Effective 11:59 pm ET Tuesday evening, the long established online sports betting company was shutting down to one of its last remaining markets, Europe.
Mouth Doubts Wesley is a Newbie: Fully Supports Huff in Poker Spat
"Reason I support Huss isn’t his antics it’s an honest poker player calling someone like Wesley out for the person he truly is! Huss knows what he is and is first person on stream to call him out for it! #facts."
Vegas Looks to Get Rid of Deadbeats By Making Payout Odds Less Attractive
Look for lower payouts on blackjack hands, riskier bets on roulette wheels and the cash minimums to increase for some table games.
van Der Sloot Beaten Badly in Peruvian Prison
van der Sloot is set to be extradited to the U.S. on extortion and wire fraud charges stemming from an accusation that he tried to profit from his connection to the Natalie Holloway case.
Can I Use Cryptocurrencies Like Bitcoin to Open an Online Betting Account From California?
Whether its sports betting, casino games, horse racing, even eSports, if you live in California or happen to be visiting the state and wish to start gambling online, BetOnline will welcome you with open arms just as long as you're at least 18 years old and have access to a computer or smart phone....and, yes, cryptocurrencies are welcome.
DraftKings Founder Waves White Flag in NY....One Year After Saying They Could Achieve a Profit
"One of the most misunderstood elements of our business? State unit economics — how the contribution profit scales and what the underlying drivers are as the state matures. We’re working to simplify what we see under the hood so investors can better understand @DraftKings's moves."
More Betting Scandals: 5th Lions Player, Cincinnati Bearcats
Bert Eugene Neff Jr. placed wagers raising suspicion before an Alabama-LSU baseball game. Neff's son is a player with the Bearcats and two of that team's staffers were let go in recent days as well.
FINEally Returns: Paddy Power is Back, But Not the Way We Would Like to See
If you have followed Gambling911.com over the years, it should be no secret that we really love the Paddy Power ad campaigns that have mostly been placed on the back burner with Flutter taking control of the company.
DraftKings Pushes Taylor Swift NBA Conspiracy Theory
"Swift is traveling the country playing the Eras Tour, tickets are blowing up, and the same goes for the NBA teams that play in the city she performs in."
What Do Alternative Payment Methods Offer to Gamblers?
The gambling industry is a multi-billion pound industry that is constantly evolving. In recent years, there has been a growing trend of using alternative payment methods for gambling. These alternative payment methods offer a number of advantages over traditional payment methods, such as credit cards and debit cards.
GSC Talks Procedure for Customers to Retrieve Funds From Shuttered 5Dimes
With 5Dimes announcing the closure of its site to European customers effective May 30, Gambling911.com's own Thomas Somach reached out to the well-established licensing agency, the Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC), to determine next steps.
Circa Million and Circa Survivor Return for 2023: Largest Payout Ever at $14 Million, No Rake
Circa Sports Breaks Own Guarantee Record for Fifth Year of its Popular Professional Football Contests.
We Got Ourselves a New Chris Moneymaker 20 Years After Making History
Plus your chance to go to London and play in the world’s highest-stakes poker tourneys against the best players on the planet!
Judge Rules Taking Bets From Grey Market No Big Deal
New York federal district court judge Paul A. Engelmayer has ruled that it is fine for an online sportsbook to take bets from so-called "grey areas" just as long as the business discloses they did so and that information is accurate.
Online Sports Betting vs. Daily Fantasy Sports: What's the Difference?
A recent debate may be riveting and contain some valid points but, as one industry operator recently said, it all comes down to sites like PrizePicks being smart enough to offer a sports betting-like product that doesn't require sportsbook licensing.
They Are Dropping Like Flies at the Kindred Group
Mass exodus reported as CCO and CMO will leave the company in the autumn. They follow other top executives out the door.
Concerns Mount Over Ability to Access 5Dimes Funds After May 29
5Dimes announced on Monday it will be pulling out of the European betting market entirely.
