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Mass Sports Betting Generated $455M in Handle for Month of May

Massachusetts second best handle in the nation.  Gambling911 is here in the Bay State this week.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jun/18/2023

Industry Analysts Look With Skepticism Upon DraftKings Bid for PointsBet

The acquisition of PointsBet's assets by Fanatics seemed like a done deal at the time Fanatics made the announcement it planned to acquire PointsBet's assets and, even then experts were questioning why.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jun/18/2023

Lowen Play Continues to Expand Game Library with Prolific Slot Developers

iGaming company Lowen Play is looking to broaden its reach as new agreements with an assortment of popular software providers add to its portfolio. With a constant influx of additional digital software, these new releases aim to increase game availability through the introduction of industry heavyweights.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Jun/16/2023

Kansas Weird Loophole Meant State Saw Zero Revenue When the Chiefs Won Super Bowl

Kansans bet $194 million on sports during the month of February but the state got only $1,134.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jun/15/2023

MGM Wants 'Crazy Eddie' Nephew Case Thrown Out

MGM Wants 'Crazy Eddie' Nephew Case Thrown Out

In court papers, MGM says Sam Antar, a twice-jailed “fraudster” who repeatedly victimized friends, relatives and strangers, is engaging in “his latest scheme” by falsely accusing MGM of wrongdoing.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jun/14/2023

Sports Leagues ‘Dancing With the Devil’ When it Comes to Sports Gambling

In case you haven’t been following, a handful of NFL players and even some college players have been embroiled in betting controversies.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jun/14/2023

Controversial DC Firm Granted Sports Betting License in MD

Controversial DC Firm Granted Sports Betting License in MD

Company lists only two employees, one of whom is the owner's mom.  It's GambetDC website in Washington, D.C., meanwhile, has been plagued with technical woes that resulted in an iOS failure on Super Bowl Sunday last year.

Submitted by Frank Doyle on, Jun/14/2023

The Clown Files: D.C. Disaster! Millions for ‘Doing Nothing’ in Sports Betting Deal?

The Clown Files: D.C. Disaster! Millions for ‘Doing Nothing’ in Sports Betting Deal?

This DC clown show has nothing to do with the Republicans or Democrats, for once.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jun/13/2023

Lex Veldhuis: Kick 'Toxic as F***', Stake 'Does All the Wrong Things'

The Kick streaming app is looking to overtake Twitch when it comes to poker content, but at least one top player recently came out condemning the app.

Submitted by Ace King on, Jun/12/2023

You Can Now Bet on the Fate of Binance, Coinbase

Our friends at BetOnline are now offering odds on if Changpeng Zhao (CZ) will resign as Binance CEO in 2023.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jun/10/2023

I Nelson Rose: Regulated Books May Be the One's Breaking Laws

I Nelson Rose: Regulated Books May Be the One's Breaking Laws

That $511 billion estimate bet does not include the hundreds of billions of dollars in wagers which the US licensed gaming sites accept from players overseas, where gambling is illegal.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jun/09/2023

Construction Begins on Canada's First Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

Construction on the first-ever Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Canada has begun, on track to open its doors in spring 2025. This new investment is proposed to boast a wide range of gaming opportunities, as well as boost the wider economy in Ottawa.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Jun/08/2023

'Can't Lose Parlay' Hearing in Massachusetts: Barstool Sports Fate to be Decided Soon

Attorney for Penn National, Barstool Sports parent company: "No reasonable person could assume they were engaging in a risk-free bet."

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jun/07/2023

Sports Gambling Hall Of Fame - First Five Inductees Announced

Sports Gambling Hall Of Fame - First Five Inductees Announced

The Sports Gambling Hall of Fame is set up to recognize and honor those individuals who have notably transformed the sports gambling industry.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jun/07/2023

Regulation vs. Unregulated: Does It Really Matter When it Comes to Sports Betting?

Gambling911.com investigates 20 plus years of unregulated offshore sports betting and puts a pin in the theory that wagering improprieties would have always remained unchecked.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/06/2023

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.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jun/02/2023

Reports of BetMGM Spokesperson Jamie Foxx Going Blind Have Yet to be Verified

A spokesperson for BetMGM, Foxx was hospitalized last month with what was only described as a "medical complication".  The mystery continues.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Jun/01/2023

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.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jun/01/2023

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".

Submitted by Ace King on, May/31/2023

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.

Submitted by Ace King on, May/31/2023

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.

Submitted by Payton on, May/31/2023

5Dimes Little Canada Problem: Screwing Players on Future Bets

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.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, May/31/2023

The End of an Era as 5Dimes Shutters European Business Tuesday Night

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.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, May/30/2023

Wesley 'CryptoApprenti1' Fei Called Out as Latest Alleged Poker Cheat, Mouth Calls Him 'Poker Fraud'

"Wes Side" Wesley Fei was being billed last year as poker's newest entertaining character.  Now he's being called out as the "latest poker cheater" following a much talked about feud that took place during this past weekend's Hustler Live streaming event: The Million Dollar Game.

Submitted by Ace King on, May/29/2023

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.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, May/28/2023

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."

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, May/27/2023

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.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, May/26/2023

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."

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, May/26/2023

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.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, May/25/2023

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.

Submitted by Press Release on, May/25/2023

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