Business & Financial
Patent Lawsuit Targets Popular Cash Out Feature Offered at Top Sportsbooks

"Get Out Ahead LLC Will prosecute infringers on its IP to the fullest extent of the law."
Boyd Gaming Eyes Penn Entertainment, ESPN Bet Deal

This potential acquisition led to a halt in trading of Penn Entertainment's stock on Thursday but the stock price was not up 20% on the month Friday afternoon.
Alberta to Enter Online Gambling Space, Betfred Exits Maryland

Betfred recorded a May handle below $500,000 compared to FanDuel, which accepted $195.2 million worth of online bets in Maryland last month.
Bovada Restricts New Michigan, Colorado Customers From Playing

Bovada is still accessible from the two states but is no longer allowing new accounts from those who enter a Michigan or Colorado ZIP code and all withdrawals must be via cryptocurrencies.
Overcoming the Challenges of Being an Online Gambling Affiliate in 2024

Everything from search engine updates to root out so-called "parasite SEO" to regulatory compliance, gambling affiliates must stay on top of their game more than ever before.
Sports Betting Could Help Kansas Snatch Chiefs, Royals

Revenues from sports betting would help to build new facilities.
PrizePicks Makes Cover of Atlanta's Biggest Newspaper

Homegrown fantasy sports giant plants its flag in Georgia despite the state’s murky sports betting laws.
The Difference Between Online Casino Gameplay And Visiting A Physical Casino

Two different worlds of the casino gaming industry bridge the gap between one another for bettors to have varying experience. The glowing lights and bustling sounds of a physical casino with its gaming machines is a much different experience than virtual reality that is the modern-day casino online.
Is Bookie.ag a Good Sportsbook? You BETter Believe It

Bookie.ag is the newly branded sportsbook of a long established betting company.
2024 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest Odds Now More Competitive With Chestnut Out

BetUS has James Webb favored to win this year's event.
Sports Betting Here to Stay in Florida as SCOTUS Refuses to Take Up Challenge

Decision not to take up case could provide a blow to state regulators looking to keep out offshore gambling companies.
How to Fund Your Online Casino Account in Finland (2024 - 2025)

The single most critical part of any online casino operation is the ability to receive funds on deposits and payout fast.
It is Easy to Switch to AcePerHead for All Your Pay Per Head Needs

If you are an independent sports bookmaker then you probably already know just how important a quality pay per head service is when it comes to running the day-to-day administrative end of the business.
Michigan Regulators 'No Comment' Regarding Bovada Cease and Desist

Regulators in Michigan said Bovada had 14 days to take steps to prevent Michigan residents from gaming on their sites before further legal action is taken and those 14 days are now up.
News as it Happens - June 14, 2024 4 pm: Philippines Crackdown, Gambling.com Group Hit

Philippines Cracks Down on Illegal Offshore Gambling Firms and Gambling.com's Group hit hard by Google update per Forbes.
How the West Flagler Matter and Michigan Attempt to Ban Bovada Intertwine

Entering June we reported on how the popular online sportsbook Bovada was sent a cease and desist letter by Michigan regulators demanding they stop taking bets from residents of that state.
New Jersey Continuing to Lead the Way in USA iGaming Market

Las Vegas may be the most famous gambling hub in the USA, but it doesn’t have anything on New Jersey when it comes to the iGaming market.
HRWager Confiscates $15k From Gambler, Players Can't Log Into Accounts

HR Wager was kicked off its prior platform for failing to pay its fees and players.
Bernie Kosar Sues Media Company Claiming That Bet Got Him Fired From Browns Job

The NFL fired Kosar for violating its gambling policy.
Trump + Logan Paul TikTok Views Over 100M By Friday Betting Odds

The Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight has been pushed back to November, it was announced last week.
Investors in BetMGM Parent Company Entain Demand £100million in Compensation

Legal firm, Fox Williams, announced intentions to lodge a substantial group litigation claim against Entain, which is the parent company of Ladbrokes.
Connecticut Plans to Send Cease and Desist Letter to Bovada

"The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection Gaming Division has confirmed with @SBD that it will be sending a cease-and-desist letter to Bovada within the week."
San Francisco Giants Players Harassed By Sports Bettors Speak Out

Matt Chapman said, “Fans used to just say normal things like, ‘You’re a bum.’ Now, that they have all that money on us, fans will talk a lot of [expletive] to us.
Australia Bans Online Gambling With Crypto

Australia placed a ban on betting with credit cards and cryptos late last year but allowed for a 6-month period to comply with the deadline arriving this week.
GME Halted Today Betting Odds Now Up

On Friday, the stock closed lower by 39% after the company reported fiscal first-quarter earnings ahead of its schedule and Roaring Kitty (Keith Gill) held a live stream.
Gambling News as It Happens June 10 - 10 am

Jontay Porter attorney says player was "over his head" with gambling addiction, a really bad week for the leagues in terms of gambling scandals, William Hill enters into agreement with EPIC Global Solutions.
Did DraftKings Really Lose $6 Billion Since March?

"As of March 31, 24, #draftkings has incurred over $6 billion in loses, management reward themselves above the average means."
What We Can Learn From The Finnish Betting Market

The Finnish betting market, its state-regulated and state-owned nature, and the role of social welfare in shaping the legalized betting industry provide a rich case study of the challenges and potentialities of the interaction between national policy, gambling, and social wellbeing.
Pro Sports Bettor: 'Timing of These MLB Suspensions Seems Dubious'

5 MLB players were suspended or permanently banned Tuesday for violating the league's gambling policy.
Gambling News as it Happens: June 4 5 PM

Legendary Vegas hotel selling off everything that's not bolted down, Phillies infielder banned for betting, attorney believes Bally's tampered with machine to conceal evidence of $2.5 million win.