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Books Take Slight Hit as We Head Deeper Into Bowl Season

Books Take Slight Hit as We Head Deeper Into Bowl Season

The books had an opinion on San Diego State Wednesday and they looked awful.  It was a rare loss for sportsbooks with better than 60% of spread bets on Ohio.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Dec/19/2018

5Dimes Moves to 3-4 Day Payment Processing From Under 24 Hours

5Dimes could be following lead of other books in pushing Bitcoin more

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Dec/19/2018

Early Week 16 NFL Betting Action Report: Bears See 83 Percent

Early Week 16 NFL Betting Action Report: Bears See 83 Percent

We are coming off a week in which the action was relatively balanced across the board on most games but Week 16 is shaping up to be one with plenty of lopsided wagering.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Dec/19/2018

Today's Most Bet on Sides - December 19: Ohio, Warriors

Today's Most Bet on Sides - December 19: Ohio, Warriors

Ohio was the most wagered on side Wednesday in their Frisco Bowl game versus San Diego State.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Dec/19/2018

When Betting on Beauty Pageants Gets Ugly: MyBookie Voids Bet Citing 'Public Knowledge'

When Betting on Beauty Pageants Gets Ugly: MyBookie Voids Bet Citing 'Public Knowledge'

Book claimed winner of pageant already known prior to December 17 airing of Miss Universe

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Dec/19/2018

Senators Chuck Schumer, Orrin Hatch Set to Introduce Federal Sports Gambling Bill

Senators Chuck Schumer, Orrin Hatch Set to Introduce Federal Sports Gambling Bill

The federal government would regulate sports betting nationwide under a bill to be introduced Wednesday.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Dec/19/2018

RI Senate Leader Worries About Casino Staffing for Sports Bets

RI Senate Leader Worries About Casino Staffing for Sports Bets

Rhode Island’s Senate president says there aren’t enough casino staff to take sports bets and he’s concerned about the state losing out on revenue.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Dec/18/2018

Pennsylvania Casino Sees $1.4M in Sports Bets in 2 Weeks

Pennsylvania Casino Sees $1.4M in Sports Bets in 2 Weeks

The first two weeks of legal sports betting in Pennsylvania at a single casino saw just over $1.4 million in bets.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Dec/18/2018

Surprise! NBA and FanDuel Expand Partnership to Include Sports Betting

Surprise!  NBA and FanDuel Expand Partnership to Include Sports Betting

FanDuel will become authorized gaming operator of the NBA

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Dec/18/2018

NFL Betting –2019 Super Bowl Odds Update Week 16

The New Orleans Saints proved on Monday night that they can win with stellar defense, and that victory over the Panthers solidified their spot at the top of the updated Super Bowl LIII odds board at BookMaker.eu.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Dec/18/2018

Most Bet on Sides December 18

Yesterday, Gambling911.com gave the Carolina Panthers a 70% chance of covering the spread against New Orleans based on the action/reaction.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Dec/18/2018

Books Big Night With Panthers Cover

Books Big Night With Panthers Cover

The books certainly had to sweat a bit but in the end they came out on top with Monday Night Football as Carolina managed to cover a 6-point spread against New Orleans.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Dec/18/2018

Unibet Enters the US Online Gambling Market

Unibet Enters the US Online Gambling Market

While its parent company entered the New Jersey online gambling market last June, Unibet will be making its debut shortly.

Submitted by Ace King on, Dec/17/2018

Revenues Dip at Massachusetts and Connecticut Casinos

Gambling revenues have dipped at Massachusetts' casinos for another month.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Dec/17/2018

Titans Not Ravens to be Final Team in AFC Playoffs Say Oddsmaker

Titans Not Ravens to be Final Team in AFC Playoffs Say Oddsmaker

Odds favor Titans to finish ahead of Ravens +115 to +120

Submitted by Guest on, Dec/17/2018

Bettor Loses $569K on Seahawks

Bettor Loses $569K on Seahawks

Seahawks had won ten straight against San Francisco prior to Sunday's shock loss

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Dec/17/2018

Books Enjoy Big Win With Seahawks OT Loss

Books Enjoy Big Win With Seahawks OT Loss

San Francisco beats Seattle for the first time after ten straight losses

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Dec/16/2018

Officers: About 40 video gaming machines seized in NC raid

Law enforcement officers have raided a property that the Tuscarora Indian Nation of North Carolina claims as sovereign territory in eastern North Carolina after they received complaints that an illegal casino was being operated there.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Dec/15/2018

Do Bookies Always Win?

Do Bookies Always Win?

When it comes to casinos or other gambling establishments, you've probably heard the saying "The house always wins".

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Dec/14/2018

The NFL: A Bookie's Best Friend (PremierPerHead Podcast)

The NFL: A Bookie's Best Friend (PremierPerHead Podcast)

With the 2018 holiday season upon us, seasonal shoppers jump head first into the gift buying frenzy that marks this popular time of year.

Submitted by Guest on, Dec/14/2018

Tony George Docs Happy Hour - Talks Everything You Need to Know About Upcoming Games

Tony George of Docs Sports Video Podcast - Doc's Happy Hour (with free picks galore). 

Submitted by Tony George on, Dec/13/2018

Philadelphia Sportsbook Opens for Business But Players Must Pay 34 Percent Tax

Philadelphia Sportsbook Opens for Business

Players are likely to be taxed higher than most other states with PA players looking to shell out 34% of winnings

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Dec/13/2018

Rivers Casino Sportsbook in Pittsburgh Opens Today

Rivers Casino Sportsbook in Pittsburgh Opens Today

The Rivers Casino was set to begin offering sports betting Thursday and Friday (December 13 and 14) as part of a limited test run.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Dec/13/2018

Books Right On With May Confidence Vote: Now Odds Favor Brexit Referendum

Books Right On With May Confidence Vote: Now Odds Favor Brexit Referendum

Brexit was one of the most wagered on political events ever, and now we have more bets coming in on the referendum.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Dec/12/2018

New Jersey Sports Betting Market Closing in on $1B Mark

New Jersey Sports Betting Market Closing in on $1B Mark

New Jersey’s sports betting market is closing in on the $1 billion dollar mark after less than six months of operation.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Dec/12/2018

2019 Lucky Hearts Poker Open Will Feature $1 Million Guarantee

2019 Lucky Hearts Poker Open Will Feature $1 Million Guarantee

The 2018/2019 Seminole Hard Rock Poker (SHRP) season continues Jan. 10 with the Lucky Hearts Poker Open (LHPO) at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla.

Submitted by Guest on, Dec/12/2018

The Role of UKGC in Online Gambling Industry

The Role of UKGC in Online Gambling Industry

Apart from the League Championship, the United Kingdom is also one of the most important territories of the gambling industry. The technology revolution and the appearance of the internet have allowed this sector to rise there. With this inevitable growth, an authority was born in 2007 to regulate the gambling in this sovereign country.

Submitted by Payton on, Dec/12/2018

Gambling Helps U.S. Bank Stadium Climb Out of Debt

Gambling Helps U.S. Bank Stadium Climb Out of Debt

The state of Minnesota can now eliminate corporate taxes to pay off U.S. Bank Stadium's debt as profits from gambling have helped to cure the problem.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Dec/12/2018

Two Former College Football Players Indicted in Armed Robbery, Were Running Gambling Ring

Two Former College Football Players Indicted in Armed Robbery, Were Running Gambling Ring

A Cobb County grand jury has formally charged four men with running a gambling operation on the Kennesaw State campus and robbing some participants at gunpoint, the Atlanta Constitution Journal reported on Wednesday.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Dec/12/2018

888 Holdings Acquires All American Poker Network

888 Holdings Acquires All American Poker Network

In a bid to gain a stronger foothold in the U.S. market, 888 Poker has acquired the All American Poker Network.

Submitted by Guest on, Dec/11/2018

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