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Gambling Companies, Gambling Stocks
Ohio Regulators Stark Warning to Sportsbook Operators: 'Adhere to Regs or Else'
Plus Elys Game Technology warns of turmoil in sports betting industry as it sets up retail book in DC gentleman's club.
PointsBet in Talks Over Selling to Jake Paul's BetR
Corporate bookmaker PointsBet Holdings Ltd. is said to be in discussions to sell its Australian trading busines to an online betting firm linked to YouTube sensation and boxer Jake Paul.
'Life Coach' Arrested for Allegedly Running Ponzi Scheme to Support Gambling Habit
Plus a flood of sports betting ads in Canada prompt concerns from parents as one popular sports program recently featured no less than 19 ads for sports gambling companies.
Fortnite Maker Epic Games Hit With Record Fine: Violated Children's Privacy?
Plus former Dallas Cowboys WR, now Jets assistance, Miles Austin suspended for violating NFL gambling policy. And over 12,000 arrested for illegal World Cup betting. A former soap star-turned porn entrepreneur also busted.
Can I Play on PokerStars VR From California for Real Money?
You've seen the commercials. PokerStars is pushing its free-to-play VR platform and, while it is available from the great state of California, it is not available for real money. There are other options for playing casino games for real money.
For Sale: BetMGM Customer Data
If you think the hacking of DraftKings accounts were bad a few weeks back, here comes BetMGM.
These Gambling Operators and Friends of the Industry Are Getting Lumps of Coal This Christmas
Who's been naughty? Who's been nice? Some gambling operators and individuals associated with the industry were more than a little naughty. Let's see who among our friends is getting a big 'ol lump of coal in their stocking.
PointsBet People (Drew Brees Lightning Strike Gag)
Some genius put his name to this one.
Fanatics CEO on Being No. 1 in Sports Betting Soon: 'People Say That I am Nuts"
Plus BetMGM and the Predators perfect together, Ohio doling out sports betting licenses as if they were candy. Plus Vermont considers legalizing sports betting but hasn't considered a tax rate.
Bitcoin and the Gambling Industry: FAQs
We also explore whether one can legally place bets with bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
Tech Space, Not Gambling Media, Widely Covering DraftKings Customer Breach
And now comes word that BetMGM, too, has been the target of a breach.
An Utter Failure of Corporate Controls at FTX as Founder Agrees to Extradition
Bankman-Fried waived his rights to a hearing on the matter. Some reports suggest he fell asleep during a Monday court appearance.
Cryptocurrency and Gambling
Since the earliest human civilizations, men have been wagering their earnings on games of chance or skill. Throughout our history, gambling (or betting) has endured as one of the most popular forms of entertainment. Venues have changed, games have evolved, but the desire for people to play these games has stayed the same.
Gambling Interests Gave GOP Group Behind Pro-DeWine PACs $1M
Gambling interests positioning for lucrative business as Ohio remakes its betting landscape donated nearly $1 million to a nonprofit group that helped successfully reelect Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, a key decision-maker regarding the market’s future, an Associated Press review found.
Things Just Got Really Ugly for DraftKings: Over 67,000 Compromised
At the time of the attack, DraftKings originally claimed there was no breach. Customer service numbers and links were reportedly unreachable.
Bettors Were All Over Argentina and Messi to Win the FIFA World Cup
Dave Mason of BetOnline admitted his book would be huge France fans Sunday morning. It's easy to see why.
MGM Springfield Awarded Massachusetts Sports Betting License
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission on Monday agreed to award MGM Springfield a Category 1 sportsbook license. This allows them to operate a retail sportsbook. A decision on a Category 3 license for its BetMGM mobile brand was still being considered.
4 Crypto Gambling Trends Which Will Transform the Industry in 2023
It doesn't exactly take a rocket scientist to guess which of the four predicted trends in crypto gambling will almost certainly take effect in 2023. That would be increased regulatory scrutiny.
AskGamblers Sells for €45m, Indiana Nearly Breaks Its Own Record
The buyer is one Gaming Innovation Group (GiG). They are slated to pay €20m in cash on closing, €10m 12 months after closing and the €15m balance 24 months after closing.
Hustler Casino Concludes 'Vibratorgate' Live Streaming Tournament Probe
Find out what the casino uncovered after story makes national headlines.
PlayUP License Denied in Ohio, Penn Fined
Ohio Gaming Commission also ordered a cease and desist against PlayUp with more details forthcoming.
Customer Demands Circa Sportsbook Refund Prop Bets on Kyler Murray: Nearly Everyone: 'Keep Dreaming'
A disgruntled customer thought they were calling out Circa Sportsbook, a revered betting establishment among professionals, for its unwillingness to refund all prop bets on the Arizona Cardinals Kyler Murray Monday night.
It was revealed on Tuesday that Murray is set to miss the remainder of this season after suffering a torn ACL, hence the call for prop refunds.
Those "in the know" were quick to school the gambler via Twitter.
WAR Goes to War With Kimmel After Called Out During Monologue: 'Jimmy is a Bore'
"Anytime Jimmy wants to invite me on to have a fair debate on Trump and Fauci, let’s dance!" Root says. "Now THAT would actually be entertaining. A ton of conservatives would tune into watch that debate! He’d get his highest rated show in years."
Kimmel Says Root 'Embarrassed Himself for Defending Trump'
Plus BettingUSA.com founder talks current USA legal betting landscape and first ever Betting Meetup announced for Illinois.
Latest UKGC Report Finds £3bn Slots GGY and More Female Gamblers Online
Twice each year, the UK’s Gambling Commission releases its industry report, covering findings of average consumer spending, gross gambling revenues, the split between online and retail, and much more. On November 24, one of the leading authorities in global gambling licensing and regulation unveiled its newest figures for the gambling industry of Great Britain.
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried Arrested in Bahamas, Being Extradited to US
No word yet on whether FTX Compliance Officer once tied to giant online poker cheating scandal will be criminally charged.
Encore First to Get Mass Sports Betting License....Others in Limbo
"I think it'll do pretty good for us," said Jim Ghikas, general manager of Mike's Roast Beef, right across the street from Encore. "A lot of people go in there already and they do come here afterwards, and more bettors in there will only increase our business. We're looking forward to it."
Spanky Claims Bally's Forces Sport Trade App to Drop Him
It took just four days before Bally's reacted to pro bettor wagering at their property Spanky refers to as "not the cleanest"....this after being invited to do so.
Patrons Intervene to Help Catch Cage Robber at Beau Rivage Casino Ahead of G911 Visit
This state-of-the-art BetMGM Book Bar & Grill is a high-energy sports entertainment and dining. Our "Bet of the Century" was on the winning LA Chargers, so watching it here was an enjoyable experience.
Wheelchair Bound Man Thrown Down Stairs Just Latest in Sick Sportsbook Social Media Trend
Cringeworthy social media posting comes at a time when Commonwealth of Massachusetts commissioners delay BetMGM's mobile sports betting application out of "concerns".
Sports Betting in Illinois Hits New Record in October
Until March 5, 2022, Illinois sports bettors were required to visit an Illinois casino or racetrack in order to register for an online sports betting account. Illinois gamblers can now set up accounts directly online or via their mobile devices. The timing could not be any better as the industry showed signs of a slowdown in February.
