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Gambling Traffic Trends

Here you will find the most authoritative trend analysis from the world of gambling, including sports betting and poker, even from the world of bookmakers.  These are trending topics, dated. 

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jan/27/2024

Which Online Sportsbooks Take Bets on NCAA Women's Basketball?

More viewers tuned in to watch the LSU vs. South Carolina women's game than the Celtics vs. Heat NBA TNT broadcast Thursday January 25.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jan/27/2024

Pelicans vs. Bucks Betting Preview - January 27, 2024

FanDuel opened the line on the Pelicans-Bucks game at Milwaukee -6.5 overnight Friday with both teams getting crushed by their respective opponent.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Jan/26/2024

Where Can I Bet the Detroit Lions at +7.5 vs. 49ers?

You can get this line at +7.5 Detroit at some books if you don't want to push with a touchdown win by San Francisco. BetUS had the Lions at +7.5 as of Friday night beginning at 4:40 pm ET.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Jan/26/2024

Kansas City Chiefs vs. Baltimore Ravens Betting Preview

Baltimore Ravens vs. Kansas City Chiefs logos

Baltimore opened as a -3 home favorite.  This number has since risen up to -4 across the board.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Jan/26/2024

Payout Odds Pegasus World Cup 2024

Bob Baffert's horse National Treasure is the favorite in Saturday's race and will pay just shy of 2-1 odds. 

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Jan/26/2024

Thunder vs. Pelicans Betting Preview

The Thunder open as a +2.5 road dog in New Orleans.  They are now at -1.5.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Jan/26/2024

Clippers vs. Raptors Betting Preview

The Clippers opened as a -8 favorite moving down a bit to -7.5 in their game at Toronto.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Jan/26/2024

Suns vs. Pacers Betting Preview

Phoenix opened as a -6 road favorite in Indiana Friday.  The line has drifted to -5.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Jan/26/2024

Bill Belichick Seahawks, Commanders Next Head Coach Odds Plummet

The Commanders and Seahawks are the only head coach openings remaining, and it appears Bill Belichick may be left on the outside looking in.

Submitted by Press Release on, Jan/26/2024

Find a PPH for March Madness

March Madness is a time in which even the casual office employee makes bracket picks.  It goes without saying that the month of March sees some of the heaviest volume of wagers placed during the year. 

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Jan/26/2024

Mavs vs. Hawks Betting Preview

The Dallas Mavericks open as a -1.5 favorite in Atlanta versus the Hawks and this line has not fluctuated much.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Jan/26/2024

LSU Standout Kayshon Boutte Used Alias 'kayshonboutte7' to Hide Illegal Gambling Activity at FanDuel

Kayshon Boutte running for LSU

"Kayshon Boutte bet he would score a touchdown and rack up 82.5 yards against Florida State on Sept. 4, 2022. Part of an eight-leg parlay.  He didn't hit on either."  Past games now being scrutinized by gamblers.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jan/26/2024

Royal Rumble Betting Odds, Props

We don't send out much Pro Wrestling content, but there's a huge event happening this week as Royal Rumble takes the weekend stage.

Submitted by Press Release on, Jan/26/2024

The Nets Proved to Be a Good Pick Against The Spread vs. T-Wolves

Player holding a basketball

Here we analyze the Thursday January 25 NBA games - What went right and what went wrong.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Jan/26/2024

Find a Pay Per Head Site That Offers Betting on The Masters (2024)

Golf Masters flag

The Masters 2024 is set to take place the week of April 8-14 at Augusta National, Augusta, Georgia.  Demand for betting on this golf Major championship will be high and if your Pay Per Head doesn't offer odds on golf, it's time to seek out a new one. 

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Jan/25/2024

Nuggets vs. Knicks Betting Preview

The Nuggets opened as a -1 favorite in New York and that line moved up to -2, providing value to those betting the Knicks.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Jan/25/2024

MGM Agrees to Pay $7.45 Million Settlement in Bookie Money Laundering Probe

Casino executive allegedly allowed bookie to receive complimentary benefits at the casino, including meals, room, board, and golf trips with senior executives and other high-net-worth customers.

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Jan/25/2024

Sixers vs. Pacers Betting Preview

The Philadelphia 76ers opened as a -4 road favorite versus the Indiana Pacers.  This line has since moved to -5.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Jan/25/2024

Falcons Next Head Coach Odds Pay 25-1 for Raheem Morris: Gamblers Burned Bad

BetOnline reported that nearly all bets were on Bill Belichick.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Jan/25/2024

League of Legends Pros Suspended for Alleged Match Fixing

A more extensive investigation is also underway by Riot Games and SportRadar.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/25/2024

Fantasy Sports Company Fires Employee Involved in Cheating Scandal

Group was able to uncover the scheme by understanding format inconsistencies for a tournament.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/25/2024

Boutte Arrest Should Be a Concern for ESPN Bet, DraftKings, NFL, Others

LSU player Kayshon Boutte

ESPN Bet recently got into the sports betting business and didn't exactly feature this news as a top story.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jan/25/2024

Former LSU Football Star Kayshon Boutte Arrested for Sports Betting

Boutte was drafted by the New England Patriots.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jan/25/2024

Odds on the Next Michigan Wolverines Head Coach: Sherrone Moore Huge Favorite

Michigan Wolverines offensive coordinator Sherrone Moore

Moore opened as a -300 favorite, but every single bet over the last two hours has been on him, which created a shift in the numbers.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jan/25/2024

Lawyer Claims Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation Lied About Gambling Probe

Iowa State wrestler Paniro Johnson

DCI investigators were initially told the targets of the probe were FanDuel and DraftKings, not athletes.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jan/25/2024

Odds on the Next Chargers Head Coach: Jim Harbaugh Hired

Well, it took about 12 hours longer than most expected, but Brandon Staley was relieved of his head coaching duties a few minutes ago, and Chargers GM Tom Telesco was sacked as well.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Jan/24/2024

Can I Bet on BetUS From California?

BetUS 30 free bets offer

BetUS has been a proud ad partner of the Gambling911.com website since 2006.  Over the year's they have sponsored NBA All Star Weekend and other amazing events.  If you live in or are visiting the great state of California, BetUS is available to place real money bets.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jan/24/2024

Odds on Harrison vs. Holm

Major news on the women's side of MMA came out yesterday as Dana White announced that Kayla Harrison, a two-time Olympic gold medalist in judo and two-time PFL champion, has been signed exclusively by the UFC.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Jan/24/2024

Cavs vs. Bucks Betting Preview

The Milwaukee Bucks opened as a -7 home favorite and this line has been all over the place since, dipping all the way down to -5.5 and back up to -6.5.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jan/24/2024

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