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Caesars Running Afoul of DGE in NJ As AGA Continues It's 'Look at That Birdie Over There' Routine

Caesars Running Afoul of DGE in NJ

American Gaming Association CEO Bill Miller called them “a scourge on our society".  He wasn't referring to Caesars though.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Dec/08/2022

Justice Dept Indicts Club Owner for Illegal Sports Betting, Money Laundering

Justice Dept Indicts Club Owner for Illegal Sports Betting, Money Laundering

Plus Australia targets SkyCity casino for money laundering amid gambling crackdown.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Dec/07/2022

Kick Streaming Platform Called Out for Reported Connection to Stake.com

Kick Streaming Platform Called Out for Reported Connection to Stake.com

Twitch is no longer the sole social media streaming site in town.  Enter Kick, which promises a better cut for streamers.   And unlike Twitch, which banned unlicensed crypto gambling websites like Stake.com recently, Kick welcomes gambling promotions to its platform.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Dec/07/2022

Vegas Reports 2022 FIFA World Cup Betting Down

Vegas Reports 2022 FIFA World Cup Betting Down

When we last had a World Cup, FanDuel and DraftKings were for the most part nonexistent, at least in their current sportsbook incarnation.  Prior to this period, the two companies operated as successful daily fantasy sports businesses.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Dec/06/2022

ThePOGG.com Casino Affiliate Goes Up For Sale

ThePOGG.com Casino Affiliate Goes Up For Sale

iGaming affiliate and dispute mediation site ThePOGG.com is now being offered for sale to interested parties. ThePOGG.com is one of the most recognisable brands in the sector having established an unparalleled reputation via its authoritative content, unique role as an Alternative Dispute Resolution provider and its work in the area of responsible gambling.

Submitted by Press Release on, Dec/06/2022

College Age Students Perfect Prey for Legal Regulated Sportsbooks

College Age Students Perfect Prey for Legal Regulated Sportsbooks

“You freakin’ idiots … Selling out your own students who you’re supposed to be caring for,” said Ramsey. “The No. 2 addiction in North America today — and fastest growing addiction in North America today — is online gambling. It starts with the sports betting as a gateway drug.”

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Dec/05/2022

Hollywood Actor, Poker Pro James Woods Says He Will Sue the DNC

Hollywood Actor, Poker Pro James Woods Says He Will Sue the DNC

Woods reacted to allegations that the DNC and Twitter colluding to suspend him from the social media platform.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Dec/02/2022

Universal Disgust at PointsBet Brees Lightning Strike Stunt FAIL

Universal Disgust at PointsBet Brees Lightning Strike Stunt FAIL

"What a tasteless, classless and insensitive PR stunt!" one person wrote as internet lights up.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Dec/02/2022

Drew Brees Struck By Lightning While Shooting Commercial for PointsBet

The incident took place in Catatumbo along Lake Maracaibo in a video that went viral on Friday morning. 

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Dec/02/2022

1Win - Best Sportsbook for Canadian Players | Review

Online Gambling Market Grows to Around $4 Billion in Canada

This article will help you get to know the 1Win bookmaker in Canada in more detail. You will find out how to get bonuses, how to make a deposit, information about the app and much more.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Dec/02/2022

Opportunities Emerging for US Sports Betting Affiliates: Good News in MA With New Designation

Opportunities Emerging for US Sports Betting Affiliates

Sports betting affiliates operating in the commonwealth of Massachusetts will have a "less burdensome" designation, but there remains one major drawback.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Dec/01/2022

How to Open an Online Casino in 2023

You don't have to be Steve Wynn to own a casino.  Heck, anyone these days can open an online casino, and it is far easier than one might think.  You won't even need much in the way of initial capital. 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Dec/01/2022

The Rise of Mobile Betting is Leaving People Ruined: Ways to Avert Catastrophe

Vice News: The Rise of Mobile Betting is Leaving People Ruined

Financial catastrophe is now only a few clicks away, Maxwell Strachan of Vice News suggested in a recent report dealing with the rise of mobile sports betting in the United States.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Nov/30/2022

Increase in Revenue Generated by Casinos in Germany Over the Past Year

Increase in Revenue Generated by Casinos in Germany Over the Past Year

The expansion of online slot machine availability in Germany is economically beneficial. A few short months following the introduction of the new market, the rise in tax receipts was already 15.5% greater. The German Ministry of Finance released the third quarter data for the gaming industry and it reported total tax collections of €596.1 million ($589 million). 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Nov/30/2022

Casinos Coming to a City Near You, But Some More Open Than Others

Casinos Coming to a City Near You, But Some More Open Than Others

Downtowns in some of the U.S. biggest cities are only now beginning to embrace casino gambling.  Witness New York City and Chicago. 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Nov/29/2022

USA Beating Iran a Bloodbath for the Books

USA Beating Iran a Bloodbath for the Books

More than twice as many bets were place on USA (-105) than Iran (+323), England (-230), Wales (+795) and both Draws combined.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Nov/29/2022

Hey FanDuel: HOWE Can You Allow This?

Hey FanDuel: HOWE Can You Allow This?

FanDuel's social media account is a hot mess these days featuring images of battered women and now they are being called out by those in the gaming industry as CEO Amy Howe stays silent.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Nov/29/2022

Online Gambling Trends Expected to Catch on in 2023

Online Gambling Trends Expected to Catch on in 2023

While Artificial Intelligence will be used more to enhance the overall player experience in an online casino and virtual reality could come into its own (emphasis on the word "could"), the hot trend in gaming for 2023 could very well be a call for more enhanced security on many fronts.

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

Gambling 911 Sits Down With Mattress Mack, Who Won $75 Million Betting World Series

Gambling 911 Sits Down With Mattress Mack, Who Won $75 Million Betting World Series

Earlier this month, Texas furniture mogul Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale won the largest payout ever on a legal sports bet: $75 million from a futures wager that the Houston Astros would win the 2022 World Series.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Nov/28/2022

Red Flags Always There for Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX Exchange

Plus nChain announces the appointment of Christen Ager-Hanssen as its new Group CEO.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Nov/27/2022

Is BetMGM Legal in Texas?

Is BetMGM Legal in Texas?

BetMGM is not available to bet on from the state of Texas.  You do have options though.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Nov/26/2022

NY Times Shock Probe Into US Regulated Sports Betting Industry

NY Times Shock Probe Into US Regulated Sports Betting Industry

It's been a difficult last couple of weeks for the U.S. regulated sports betting sector.  In addition to brands shutting down and wagering accounts getting hacked, now the industry finds it must defend itself against a scathing New York Times investigation, all while the Times colleagues continue crawling into bed with said operators.

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Nov/25/2022

ESPN Reporter Calls Out U.S. Regulated Sportsbooks Over Recent Hackings

ESPN Reporter Calls Out U.S. Regulated Sportsbooks Over Recent Hackings

David Payne Purdum blasts betting giants over poor response to recent crisis.  "Customers deserve better. Period," he says.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Nov/24/2022

Beloved Frugal Gambler Reported Dead at 84...IS ALIVE

Beloved Frugal Gambler Reported Dead at 84...IS ALIVE

She stays at hotel-casinos up to 120 nights a year and never has to pay for a room or meal. She gets shows, manicures, massages, clothes, jewelry, even gifts for her grandchildren

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Nov/24/2022

Trending News Stories in the World of Gambling - November 23, 2022 (Noon ET)

Gambling customers urged to change passwords and 2FAs in betting accounts following well publicized hacks earlier in the week, plus Gambling.com Group purchases the Casinos.com domain name.   GPWA Program Manager passes away days after attending SiGMA.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Nov/23/2022

FTXXX: So Many Screwed as Gambling Site Now Offering Odds on Next Crypto Exchange to Go Under

Those behind the collapsed crypto exchange FTX lived a lavish life of pill-popping, bed-hopping and video games in their $40-million Bahamas penthouse.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Nov/22/2022

$5 Flat Fee Pay Per Head Service

$5 Flat Fee Pay Per Head Service

PricePerPlayer.com is advertising a low $5 fee for its Pay Per Head service and you won't believe what you get as part of that package.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Nov/22/2022

DraftKings Confirmed Some $300K Hacked From Accounts

DraftKings Confirmed Some $300K Hacked From Accounts

Hackers appeared to have changed phone numbers associated with the accounts and were able to change the two-factor authentications.

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Nov/22/2022

Fanduel Sportsbook Temporarily Closing Some Betting Accounts Following Hackings

Fanduel Sportsbook Closing Some Betting Accounts Following Hackings

Competitor Draftkings confirmed "some of their customer accounts were hacked for $300,000".

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Nov/21/2022

The Best Platform for Sports Betting

The Best Platform for Sports Betting

Are you looking for the right platform for your sports betting? Read here to find out about the best platform for sports betting and learn why you'll love it.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Nov/21/2022

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