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Sportradar's US Head of Government Affairs Talks Massachusetts Sports Betting Passaage Deadline Sunday, More

Sportradar's US Head of Government Affairs Talks Massachusetts Sports Betting Passaage Deadline

Iden is bearish on the prospects of either two sports betting referendums passing in California, and explains why.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jul/28/2022

Anonymous Betting vs. KYC Betting Pros & Cons

Anonymous Betting vs. KYC Betting Pros & Cons

If you’re not familiar with Know Your Client, or KYC betting don’t worry. Although it sounds complicated, it’s simple. KYC betting means that as a player you must provide identification proving who you are.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Jul/28/2022

Is Bovada Legal to Bet With From Indiana?

Is Bovada Legal to Bet With From Indiana?

Even with Indiana operating state-based apps, Bovada is accessible from the state.  The only difference between it and those other sites like DraftKings and FanDuel is that Bovada is not regulated or licensed in Indiana and it cannot offer an app.  Bovada is one of a number of sports betting sites that have chosen to continue operating in the Hoosier State. 

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Jul/27/2022

When Will U.S. Legal Sportsbooks Stop Posting Losses?

When Will U.S. Legal Sportsbooks Stop Posting Losses?

The airline industry might provide a glimpse of what's to come in the U.S. sports betting space.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/27/2022

Kindred Group Plc Reports Frustrating Quarterly Trading Period, Blames ‘KOA’ Remote Gambling Act

Kindred Group Plc Reports Frustrating Quarterly Trading Period, Blames ‘KOA’ Remote Gambling Act

Plus a United Auto Workers Treasurer has been sentenced to 5 years behind bars for embezzlement to support gambling habit.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jul/27/2022

Sports Betting Strategy: What is a Sports Bookie?

Sports Betting Strategy: What is a Sports Bookie?

What do you know about the role of a sports bookie? Learn about placing bets along with sports betting strategy here in this rundown.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/27/2022

5 Tips for How To Become a Bookie

5 Tips for How To Become a Bookie

Are you interested in learning about how to become a bookie? Learn about setting lines, establishing your fees, and more in this guide.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/27/2022

CardPlayer Publisher Barry Shulman Rushed to ER

CardPlayer Publisher Barry Shulman Rushed to ER

Plus former Detroit Red Wings forward Bobby Ryan arrested and Mega Millions winning numbers drawing yields no jackpot winner, tops $1 billion and that is tied for second largest ever.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jul/27/2022

Legal Gambling Now Considered a "Security Issue" in Macua

Legal Gambling Now Considered a "Security Issue" in Macua

According to a riveting report filed by celebrating gaming attorney I. Nelson Rose, the Macau casino industry is learning the hard way that they are part of a marxist regime.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jul/26/2022

Kiosk Sports Betting is Potentially Coming to Over a Thousand Locations in Ohio

Kiosk Sports Betting is Potentially Coming to Over a Thousand Locations in Ohio

Despite the large number of applicants, regulators made it clear last week that there won’t be rubber-stamped for sports betting applicants in Ohio.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jul/26/2022

Californians Watch Battle Over Online Sports Betting

Californians Watch Battle Over Online Sports Betting

Daily television ads are bombarding Californians to choose a side on an upcoming vote on two online sports gambling propositions: 26 and 27.

Submitted by Payton on, Jul/26/2022

Jets 2022-2023 Futures Have Strong Backing From Bettors

Jets 2022-2023 Futures Have Strong Backing From Bettors

Plus the BetOnline $500,000 NFL MegaContest is now open for registration. 

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Jul/25/2022

Chase Elliott's Win by Disqualification Leads to Confusion in Betting World: Different Rules for Different Books

Chase Elliott's Win by Disqualification Leads to Controversy in Betting World

Denny Hamlin crossed the finish line first at Pocono.  Later on, he and second-place finisher Kyle Busch had been disqualified after a post-race inspection.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Jul/25/2022

SBC Summit North America Sets New Attendance Record Following a Successful Event

SBC Summit North America Sets New Attendance Record Following a Successful Event

This month's event set a new standard as it returned bigger and stronger, with a record number of delegates and exhibitors gathering at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in New Jersey to meet existing and new clients and exchange ideas with industry peers.

Submitted by Press Release on, Jul/25/2022

FanDuel To Create 24/7 Sports Betting Network

FanDuel To Create 24/7 Sports Betting Network

The platform in some ways resembles ESPN with: TVG becoming FanDuel TV, TVG2 becoming FanDuel Racing and The TVG OTT app would become FanDuel +

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jul/24/2022

Payne Purdum: U.S. States Minimum Betting Limits Should be Required by State Regulations

Payne Purdum: U.S. States Minimum Betting Limits Should be Required by State Regulations

Purdum responded to a tweet from Circa Sports:  "You don't need to disguise your betting patterns to get our standard limits. These are available to all bettors."

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jul/22/2022

Limit Change Alert Feature Teased for SpankOdds

Limit Change Alert Feature Teased for SpankOdds

Plus AcePerHead's Curtis breaks down the Bills offensive line ahead of the new season and Ohio Casino Control Commission Executive Director Matt Schuler makes it clear the sports betting licensing process in that state will not be a "rubber-stamp activity".  Also, PA sees a weak June in sports betting.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Jul/20/2022

New Circa Sportsbook Coming to Northern Nevada

Visitors will have the opportunity to enter Circa Sports’ $12 Million, No Rake 2022-2023 Pro-Football contests

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jul/20/2022

Is the Tax Rate in New York Finally Catching Up with Operators?

Is the Tax Rate in New York Finally Catching Up with Operators?

Online gambling is developing at lightning speed with hundreds of new operators, online casinos, betting sites, and even a greater number of users. It has developed so much it has become one of the most profitable industries, and as a result, the net worth of iGaming in the sector has exploded. It had a revenue of $57.54 billion in 2021, while it's expected to reach $153.6 billion by 2030.   

Submitted by Payton on, Jul/20/2022

Extinct: Covers Scrubs its Expert Picks Section

Extinct: Covers Scrubs its Expert Picks Section

Plus Knup Solutions completes acquisition of Coded Content.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jul/20/2022

These Are Among Most Popular Online Casino Games in the US

Most Popular Online Casino Games in the US

Gambling is a popular activity in the United States, especially in states like Nevada. Both games of skill and games of chance are a popular pastime and form of entertainment in homes across the US.  

Submitted by Payton on, Jul/20/2022

UK Won't Ban Video Game Loot Boxes

UK Won't Ban Video Game Loot Boxes

Also: Premier League clubs are reportedly set to agree on a voluntary betting shirt sponsor ban.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jul/19/2022

Are Any of the Poker Training Sites Worth It? Plus Brunson Still Bluffing at 88

Plus Thomas Somach has his "Play of the Century" for Tuesday night's MLB All Star Game (2022) and we look at a story of successful angling that "involves no modeling, no steam-chasing, no inside info".

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jul/19/2022

What You Need to Know About the New Sportsbooks Launching in Ohio

What You Need to Know About the New Sportsbooks Launching in Ohio

State regulators have mapped out the schedule for the next seven months in preparation for one of the nation's most significant simultaneous sports betting launches.

Submitted by Payton on, Jul/19/2022

Chalkline CEO: Turning a Profit Has Taken Back Seat to Customer Acquisition in Legal Sports Betting Market

Chalkline CEO: Turning a Profit Has Taken Back Seat to Customer Acquisition in Legal Sports Betting Market

Another takeaway from this past week's SBC Summit: By leveraging (Business Intelligence) BI to identify the highest quality acquisition channels, these efforts can be scaled. Increasing the volume at the top of the conversion funnel will result in more quality conversions at the bottom.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jul/18/2022

What Happened to the Covers.com Sports Handicappers, Picks Experts?

What Happened to the Covers.com Sports Handicappers, Picks Experts?

As of Monday July 18, the picks section (along with ways to send money) remained on the site. Larry Ness, Marc Lawrence and Lee Sterling were among those handicappers still listed.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jul/18/2022

Covers Buys SportsBookReview, Shuts Down Picks Dept: Howe No! FanDuel CEO Stirs Things Up in Epic Fashion

Covers Buys SportsBookReview?

It was utter bedlam following a Q&A at this past week's SBC North America Sports Betting Summit as sports bettors took issue with FanDuel CEO Amy Howe's wild claim that 25% of gamblers betting offshore get stiffed.  Our Twitter feed exploded.

But not everyone was on the same page.

SandyBestDog tweeted:

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jul/18/2022

What it Takes to Move Lines in Sports Betting

What it Takes to Move Lines in Sports Betting

Professional sports bettor Rob Pizzola sat down with Chris Bennett to discuss managing risk for Circa Sports, perhaps the sharpest linesmakers in the regulated U.S. sports betting market today.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jul/18/2022

Discover the Hottest Innovations in the 'Casino and iGaming Zone' at SBC Summit Barcelona

Discover the Hottest Innovations in the 'Casino and iGaming Zone' at SBC Summit Barcelona

With this year's extremely successful SBC North America Sports Betting Summit in the books, it's time to start preparing for their banner event, SBC Summit Barcelona.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jul/18/2022

MGM Resorts and BetMGM ‘Thrilled’ to Extend Partnership With MLB, But for How Long?

BetMGM announced this week an extension to their existing partnership with Major League Baseball, but the party may not last much longer with calls to crack down on out-of-control advertising and European countries looking to end team and league sports betting sponsorship deals. 

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jul/18/2022

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