Business & Financial
Nate Diaz Favored to Fight Jake Paul Next Say Oddsmakers

Jake Paul remains undefeated in his boxing career and oddsmakers have the next fighter up for the YouTube sensation: Nate Diaz at 2-1.
The Mouth Claims to Have Picked Up 3K Followers Since Musk Takeover

"I’ve picked up 3 k followers since @elonmusk took over Twitter!," poker pro Mike "The Mouth" Matusow, a devout conservative declared on Friday. That's the day Elon Musk officially took over Twitter and began firing its top executives.
Trump Twitter Odds - Reinstatement on Halloween, Bet the First Tweet

Elon Musk's Twitter takeover was completed on Friday. In doing so, he fired one of the company's top executives.
Apple Places Gambling Ads Next to Kids Games

"I went to Apple’s “Our Favorite Kids’ Apps” section of the App Store, selected an app, and got presented with an ad for gambling. Not okay, Apple."
PointsBet Shoots Down Rumors of Impending Demise

The rumors are “definitely not true,” a PointsBet flack declared.
Despite Economic Slow Down, Casino Games Stay the Course

The gambling industry has been operating for 500 years. Despite economic downturns that occasionally affect land-based casino properties year-over-year, online casinos show no signs of slowing down.
Combat IQ, Bitcoin and Gambling Perfect Together

Christian Giang, CTO and co-founder at Combat IQ, sat down with Kurt Wuckert of the CoinGeek Pulse to discuss how joining the sports analytics platform for Mixed Martial Arts combines his passion for martial arts and his knowledge of the machine learning space.
Could PointsBet Go the Way of Fubo Gambling (or the Dodo Bird)?

The future is uncertain for PointsBet, especially in light of accusations made by the mysterious "Mr. X" back in September but one thing is for sure, The Malta Poker Festival has kicked off with a bang and continues to make its mark on the poker stage. We look at both stories.
South Dakota Casino Operator in Trouble With Feds Over Racist Rant

"We don't know the bad natives from the good one's", owner writes in email to other property owners.
Taxes on Casino Winnings in America - Useful Tips

All gambling winnings, whether $5 or $5,000, must be declared as "other income" on Schedule 1 (Form 1040) of your tax return.
Card Player Founder Wins Own Tournament? Mouth 1 of 4 Left in NFL Survivor Pool Needing Bears

Our intrepid reporter Thomas Somach approached Barry's wife Allyn Jaffrey Shulman suggesting this might be viewed as a conflict of interest.
Is Bovada Legal in Iowa?

While Bovada is accessible from the great state of Iowa, it is not among the state-licensed apps. Bovada is licensed internationally in various jurisdictions throughout the world and the website is available in most states, including Iowa. While we like Bovada, we love BetUS.
Maryland Due to Get Mobile Sports Betting Launch in December, BetR Founder Agrees Sector in U.S. Unsustainable

"This isn't going to work over time if we're just trying to extract as much money from people as possible when they're betting on sports," Levy said of the current sports betting market in the U.S.
Liz Truss Steps Down, Boris Johnson Coming Back? Latest Odds, and a Casino Coming to Times Square?

The favorite as of Thursday morning was Rishi Sunak at +165 odds, paying out $16.50 for every $10 bet or $165 for every $100 bet. Both Boris Johnson and another former PM, Theresa May, are among the mix.
Twitch Streamer Made Millions to Promote Gambling

There are two scandals that have gripped the gambling world in recent weeks. The one involving Twitch now reveals just how much money was derived from gambling and bilking other streamers.
Finland Ready For A License?

Finland is one of the few EU countries where gambling is still strictly regulated and organized by a state monopoly. For years, gambling has been under a monopoly, supported by almost all political forces. But now the clock is about to change, as it has proved impossible to manage the digital market at state level.
Craig Wright Recounts Disturbing Web Bullying: 'Your Slanty Eyed Asian Wife is a F***ing S***'

Internet bullies also threatened to rape Wright's daughter.
Mass Sports Betting to Start in January, Fubo Shuts Down its Offerings After Huge Loss

The commissioners says it could not agree on a timeline at a recent meeting in regard to online and mobile gambling but early March looks likely. That would be just in time for the Men's NCAA College Basketball Tournament and March Madness.
Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming Win Two International Entertainment Buyers Association Awards

"We are honored to receive these awards from fellow entertainment industry leaders,” said Keith Sheldon, President of Entertainment for Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming. "Our team continuously strives to provide the best entertainment experience to our guests with artists from all over the world.”
These Are the Teams That Haven't Covered in College Football Heading Into Week 7

Teams that have yet to cover the spread coming into Week 7 of college football, regardless of how bad they might be, stand a much higher chance of doing so. Oddsmakers are more likely to place overlays on these games if the team in question is a dog.
AZ Governor Betting: Kari Lake Interview Abruptly Cancelled, Katie Hobbs MIA

Republican Kari Lake is coming in as the -190 favorite to be elected the next Governor of Arizona.
Hustler Casino Live to Continue Streaming After Lew-Adelstein Brouhaha

The California Bureau of Gambling Control (CBGC) will permit the Hustler Casino live stream to continue following a brief probe. The decision comes following a high profile cheating scandal involving a novice player, vibrating device and apparent threatening behavior.
Rivalry Sees Record Third Quarter Betting Handle & Revenue Driven by Esports Betting

Record betting handle1 of $70.3 million in Q3 2022, up 203% year-over-year, and 83% quarter-over-quarter.
G2E: Sports Betting as it is Now is Unsustainable, Could Soon Be Like Uber?

One of the hot button topics at this week's Las Vegas Global Gaming Expo centered around the ability of some several dozen legal U.S. sportsbooks to coexist in a climate where only one, FanDuel, has reported a profit in a single quarter dating back to 2018.
Can't Use a Credit Card at BetR: Founders Announce Big Move in Vegas

The online sports betting site known for its microbetting payments and partnership with YouTube sensation Logan Paul announced at this week's Las Vegas Gaming Expo it will not permit customers to use a credit card when opening an online betting account or placing wagers.
Circa Resort & Casino Wins Property of the Year at 2022 Global Gaming Awards

Downtown Las Vegas Casino-Resort Claims Title for Second Consecutive Year
AdTech Innovator Prizeout Announces Exclusive Withdrawal Partnership with Betr

Prizeout will be the sole withdrawal method for free-to-play winnings within the new micro-betting-focused platform.
Elys Game Technology to Provide Sportsbook at Top Hat Sports Bar & Grill in Maryland

Karen Senac, owner of Bookmakers, LLC commented, “We are delighted to partner with Elys to provide sportsbook services within the Top Hat Sports Bar & Grill located in Parkville, Maryland. Elys’ experience in the market, ease of use for players and reporting for regulatory compliance is what drove Bookmakers to select and sign with Elys."
Compliance Experts Rightlander Launch Smart Workbench

The new product learns and remediates, reduces the marketing compliance workload by up to 90% and translates content for small teams.
San Francisco Radio Station KGO AM Moving to a Sports Betting Format?

KGO Radio in San Francisco abruptly cancelled its news and talk format Thursday and now there is speculation that the am station is moving to a cover the gambling sector.