Gambling

Tennessee Tries Pushing Through Measure That Would Bring in Less Tax Revenue

In the first three months of 2023, Tennessee received $22.4 million in tax revenue from mobile sportsbooks. If the 1.85% handle tax were in place, the state would instead have received $20.9 million. 

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Apr/23/2023

Can I Bet on This Year's NFL Draft Online From My State?

Can I Bet on This Year's NFL Draft Online From My State?

To be clear, BetUS offers betting online from ALL US states on this year's NFL Draft.  Bets are done via a browser website and available to those 18 and up.  

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Apr/22/2023

Unibet Website Keeps Going Down During the NBA Playoffs, WTF?

Unibet Website Keeps Going Down During the NBA Playoffs, WTF?

Our own Thomas Somach reports that the Unibet website in PA went down once again overnight Friday and was back up by Saturday morning, then apparently back down again. 

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Apr/22/2023

Five NFL Players Suspended for Gambling Violations: Jameson Williams Among Them

Williams will be unable to play until Week 7 while two of his teammates are suspended indefinitely for betting on NFL games with insider information used.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Apr/21/2023

New Jersey to Crack Down on Regulated Sportsbooks

New Jersey to Crack Down on Regulated Sportsbooks

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) Director David Rebuck introduced new initiatives to bolster responsible gaming efforts with a special focus on data collection to determine whether an individual may be suffering from a gambling disorder or addiction.  They also demand a stop to dubious promises of “guaranteed wins” or “risk-free” bets.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Apr/20/2023

Gambling911 World Exclusive: Las Vegas Agent and Poker Pro Steve Prentky AKA Steve Penny Dead

Penny had been on life support for more than a week and plug was finally pulled early Thursday morning.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Apr/20/2023

Long Established Gaming Industry Figure Adriaan Brink Passes Away

CEO of BETR Dead: Adrian Brink Was Long Established Gaming Industry Figure

The CEO of BETR, Adrian Brink, passed away peacefully Thursday.  Brink was also heavily involved in tokens and blockchain technology tied to the gaming sector.  Details of his death were not immediately known. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/20/2023

Major Leagues, Broadcasters Pledge Responsible Betting Ads

Major Leagues, Broadcasters Pledge Responsible Betting Ads

Most of the nation’s major professional sports leagues, plus the media companies Fox and NBCUniversal are creating an alliance to ensure that sports betting advertising is done responsibly and does not target minors.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Apr/20/2023

Bet the Bud Light Executive to Leave First: Marketing VP Alissa Heinerscheid, CEO Brendan Whitworth

Bet the Bud Light Executive to Leave First

A marketing ploy that some say has gone horribly wrong may now be generating heat for company execs while generating a large sum of disgruntled shareholders.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Apr/19/2023

Crazed BetFred Customer Goes on Rampage

Plus no prison time for Ryuk ransomware gang broker after guilty plea

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Apr/19/2023

Stanley Cup Playoff Betting System That Just Keeps Winning

Stanley Cup Playoff Betting System That Just Keeps Winning

Our Thomas Somach swears by it.  He was able to place the wagers via his Unibet account before their site went down again in PA.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Apr/19/2023

Will Fox Bet Be a Casualty of Record Dominion Settlement?

Plus Unibet down again for some PA residents (notably our own Thomas Somach) as NBA Playoffs in full swing.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/18/2023

Entain Reports Strong Numbers, Spokesperson Jamie Foxx Remains Hospitalized

Entain Reports Strong Numbers, Spokesperson Jamie Foxx Remains Hospitalized

BetMGM continues to grow strongly with Q1 NGR of approximately $470m, up +76%, delivering in line with guidance of $1.8-$2.0bn for 2023...remains on track to deliver positive EBITDA in the second half of 2023.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Apr/18/2023

MSNBC's Chris Hayes Latest to Call Out 'Constant Gambling Propaganda' in Sports Broadcasts

"I know it makes me sound like a curmudgeon, but the *constant* gambling propaganda now integrated into every professional sports broadcast is really gross."

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Apr/18/2023

PointsBet US Sports Betting Business Up for Sale Amidst 'Ferocious' Competition

Plus LIV Golf's Harold Varner III appeared to confirm Phil Mickelson is still gambling after he completed his 2023 Masters.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Apr/18/2023

Sportsbooks Feeling the "McDavid Effect" Ahead of Playoffs

Sportsbooks Feeling the "McDavid Effect" Ahead of Playoffs

Hockey fans around the globe will be watching the Oilers start their playoff run tonight against L.A., but the sportsbooks don't want to see Edmonton and McDavid get out of the first round.

Submitted by Press Release on, Apr/17/2023

Family Prepares to Pull Plug on Life Support for Pro Gambler

Family to Give Last Rites to Pro Gambler Before Pulling Plug on Tuesday

Death is expected to have massive implications for the credit betting world both offshore and throughout the USA.  Plus we now have our Top 20 horses and the latest odds applied.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Apr/17/2023

Top 10 Bitcoin Casinos You Need to Try in 2023

Top 10 Bitcoin Casinos You Need to Try in 2023

The best crypto casinos let players use Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies to gamble. Games like Lucky Block and BC.Game are among the top contenders. These are for players seeking a convenient crypto gambling platform.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Apr/17/2023

Changing Handicapping Strategies in the NHL Playoffs

Handicapping strategies in the NHL have to be on point. The NHL playoffs are the toughest postseason test in all of sports, and sports bettors need to know this. Bettors cannot simply utilize their regular season betting strategy and assume they will have success. 

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Apr/17/2023

Meet Fliff, the New AI Sports Prediction Game That Has One Goal: Destroy the Bookie

It bills itself as the "next generation social sportsbook", a "prediction game that never ends". 

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Apr/16/2023

Ontario Tells Gretzky, McDavid to Take a Hike as Ad Crackdown Takes Shape

Ontario Tells Gretzky, McDavid to Take a Hike as Ad Crackdown Takes Shape

Plus BetOnline releases series odds for each NHL playoff game.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Apr/16/2023

Bet on Anheiser-Busch Stock: Bud Light Boycott Has BetOnline Customers Going Both Ways

You Can Now Bet on Anheiser-Busch Stock Price in Wake of Bud Light Boycott

Conservatives angry over Bud Light brand campaign with trans influencer Dylan Mulvaney explained (or attempted explanation).

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Apr/14/2023

Radio Sports Show Host Fred Wallin Dead....Well, Not Really

Plus the Under watch in Houston Saturday and MLB storm watch in KC.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Apr/14/2023

Gambling Case Against Hells Angels Fell Apart But Fight on to Keep $40M in Seized Assets

One of the original targets of the police investigation has since been murdered and there was an attempted murder of another.  And now $270,000 has mysteriously ended up in someone's bedroom.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Apr/13/2023

Arizona Sports Betting News

Arizona Sports Betting News

These are the latest stories involving the sports betting industry in Arizona

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Apr/13/2023

Cashapp Founder Murder Tied to Relationship With Suspect's Sister?

Police announced the arrest of fellow tech exec Nina Momeni in Emeryville, CA, outside of San Francisco.  He is described in media as founder of Expand IT and Berkeley graduate.  Cash App was a popular payment solution use in the online casino space.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Apr/13/2023

Premier League Clubs to Ban Betting Sponsorships

The league’s 20 clubs collectively announced the decision to voluntarily “reduce gambling advertising.”

Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/13/2023

Mobile Gaming Drives Growth in Germany in 2023

Mobile Gaming Drives Growth in Germany in 2023

As of 2023, there are over 2,467 German publishers on Google Play out of 190,283 game publishers.  Germany makes up 1 percent of the market, but the number is still staggering.  Be mindful that not all of these games incorporate real money gambling. 

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Apr/13/2023

"Pray for Jamie", Foxx Posts on Instagram for First Time, BetMGM Keeps Running Commercials

BetMGM Spokesperson Jamie Foxx Still Hospitalized

Friends now say to "Pray for Jamie".

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Apr/13/2023

Missouri Sports Betting News

These are the latest stories involving the sports betting industry in Missouri. 

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Apr/12/2023

Breaking News

Circa Rumors Escalate

Derek Stevens, owner of the famed Circa Casino and Sportsbook in Las Vegas, had many folks talking Monday morning following a recent post.

How Do I Create My Own Bookie Website

How Do I Create My Own Bookie Website

Our friends at AcePerHead.com offer up three guidelines for creating your own sports bookmaking website.  It's easy as 1-2-3.  Just make sure you have enough capital on hand to pay players just in case you have a few bad months getting off the ground.