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Discover Gambling is the What, How, and Where of gambling for the beginner and expert alike. In this section you will learn Where to find the best online gambling deposit bonuses, How to improve your poker skills, What websites are offering dime lines in Major League Baseball, and so on. This section will be the most comprehensive educational tool for gamblers and you’ll only find #DiscoverGambling here at Gambling911.com.

How You Should Go About Hedging Super Bowl Futures Bets

How You Should Go About Hedging Super Bowl Futures Bets

Just as with most games, it is possible to hedge bets with the Super Bowl.  Hedging is a method used to almost certainly guarantee profit by betting the opposite side of one's original bet as soon as it looks like the original bet's likelihood of winning has increased.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jan/30/2022

Is It Time for Women to Embrace Sports Betting?

Is It Time for Women to Embrace Sports Betting?

Hearing a group of women talk about the latest odds for NFL matches or discussing fantasy football is rare, even though they are watching sport in higher and higher numbers. Some think it’s because it doesn’t interest them, others believe it’s the result of a male dominated betting industry.

Submitted by Payton on, Jan/25/2022

Sports Betting’s Most Asked Question: When Should You Cash Out Your Bets?

Sports Betting’s Most Asked Question: When Should You Cash Out Your Bets?

Whenever you place a sports bet, it really ought to be based on something.

Submitted by Payton on, Oct/21/2021

Gambling 911 World Exclusive: Poker Pro Layne Flack Died of Drug Overdose

Gambling 911 World Exclusive: Poker Pro Layne Flack Died of Drug Overdose

The story that everyone in the poker world is talking about as Gambling 911 confirms the beloved player died of a combination of fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine intoxication.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Oct/13/2021

US Gambling Legislation News

US Gambling Legislation News

More people in the United States of America are now able to bet on their favorite sports and play casino games online. The market is growing fast due to both the power of technology and the need for people to access more things at home. Yet while convenience is a big factor, online gambling also proves itself to be great for newcomers as it offers tempting welcome bonuses and lower buy-ins. With more people playing, more money is going through the system. And that means more profit for both the casinos and the states that allow them to do business.

Submitted by Payton on, Sep/22/2021

Trustly Expansion in European Gaming Industry

Trustly Expansion in European Gaming Industry

A reliable banking option to deposit and withdraw money from online casinos is an important step to big winnings. One of the most popular payment options used in Europe and other continents is Trustly. The possibility to pay instantly from the bank account makes it a simple, secure, and instant method, so there is hardly any better option for gamblers. But where is Trustly accepted, and does it get more popular in Europe?

Submitted by Payton on, Sep/04/2021

Doyle Brunson Wife Hospitalized

Doyle Brunson Wife Hospitalized

Poker legend Doyle Brunson announced via Twitter Tuesday afternoon that he had his beloved wife, Louise, rushed to the hospital.  Brunson was asking for prayers.

Submitted by Ace King on, Jul/27/2021

Can I Bet At TwinSpires.com From My State?

Over these next few days you will be seeing plenty of advertisements for TwinSpires.com, a US-based online horse racing site owned by Churchill Downs, which just happens to be where the Kentucky Derby is run each year.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Apr/24/2021

Baseball Totals - The Magic 8 is 6-12 on the Under So Far in 2021

Baseball Totals - The Magic 8 is 6-12 on the Under So Far in 2021

For the first week of MLB 2021, 18 games opened with a total set at 8.  Of those, only 6 went OVER.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Apr/08/2021

The Vietnamese Bookmaker Market

The Vietnamese Bookmaker Market

V9bet is one of the leading bookmakers in Vietnam. Launched on the Vietnamese market in 2012, V9bet quickly developed strongly and became the leading high-quality bookie in Asia.

Licensed to operate by First Cagayan Leisure & Resort (CEZA), players participating in betting at V9bet in Vietnam are sure to be fair, transparent and completely safe and secure.

Submitted by Payton on, Mar/09/2021

NFL Betting Line Analysis: Home Team -10

NFL Betting Line Analysis: Home Team -10

Gambling911.com looks at games that featured the home team a a primary -3 home favorite.  We look at the line moves around this number and the final results.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Jan/17/2021

NFL Betting Line Analysis: Home Team -3

NFL Betting Line Analysis: Home Team -3

Gambling911.com looks at games that featured the home team a a primary -3 home favorite.  We look at the line moves around this number and the final results.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Jan/17/2021

The Rise of Virtual Esports Betting in 2020

The Rise of Virtual Esports Betting in 2020

At the beginning of 2020, the sports betting industry found itself in a position they’ve never experienced before. Out of a sudden, all sports events were cancelled, without any predicatble future insight. The pandemic has left arenas and stadiums empty and deserted. 

 

Submitted by Guest on, Nov/23/2020

How Will US Gambling Regulation Affect European Bookmakers

How Will US Gambling Regulation Affect European Bookmakers

Since the repealment of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992 (commonly known as PASPA or the Bradley Act) in May 2018, state regulators have been quick to act in starting to regulate online betting on a state-by-state basis.

Some states are offering only sports betting, whilst others followed the New Jersey approach with other types of gambling, casino games, slots and poker.

Submitted by Payton on, Nov/13/2020

BetMGM Becomes Las Vegas Raiders' Official Sports Betting Partner

BetMGM Becomes Las Vegas Raiders' Official Sports Betting Partner

Partnerships between pro sports teams in the United States and sports betting providers are becoming more and more common as the activity continues to grow in the country. The latest team to partner with a sports betting platform is the Las Vegas Raiders.

Submitted by Payton on, Sep/18/2020

Why Use FanDuel Sportsbook

Placing a bet on a sport is not only exciting and provides you a new perspective on the sport, it also gives you a chance to win some money. Now, the key factor that a lot of people have to overcome is the fact that there are quite a large number of sportsbooks to use. So why should you use the FanDuel sportsbook over the others?

Submitted by Payton on, Sep/09/2020

Betindex.bet: Betting terminology explained

Betindex.bet: Betting terminology explained


New online betting players often encounter obstacles in the form of a variety of terms with many bookmakers, which ultimately take time to learn. This in turn will give them much greater ease in making special types of bets, combinations and much more.

Submitted by Payton on, May/14/2020

Leadstar Media in good stead as major sports set to return

Leadstar Media in good stead as major sports set to return

The sporting universe may have come to a near-standstill over the past two months, but Stockholm-based affiliate Leadstar Media has not taken its foot off the gas and believes it is well-positioned to thrive as the schedule starts to fill up again.

Submitted by Payton on, May/11/2020

Legalized Betting in the U.S.

Legalized Betting in the U.S.

It was a landmark moment in Colorado on Friday, and one of the state’s biggest sports stars was there to make history. Chauncey Billups, born in Denver, a college star in Boulder and an NBA champion, placed the first-ever legalized sports bet in Colorado history, as the state began its first day as the 21st state in the nation with legalized sports gambling.

 

Submitted by Payton on, May/04/2020

Can Colorado sports betting rival New Jersey?

Can Colorado sports betting rival New Jersey?

The upcoming launch of legal sports betting in Colorado is much anticipated.

Submitted by Payton on, Apr/29/2020

VN88 - New Online Casino For Gamblers From Vietnam

VN88 - New Online Casino For Gamblers From Vietnam

Currently, there is a huge wave stirring up the online casino market in Vietnam, that mighty wave known as the VN88 casino. With a collection of thousands of slot games, live casinos, and more than 4,000 live sports events in the world, VN88 promises to be one of the best casinos in Vietnam.

 

Submitted by Payton on, Apr/27/2020

Why Are CS: GO Gambling Sites Rising in Popularity?

Why Are CS: GO Gambling Sites Rising in Popularity?

The Counter Strike Global Offensive that came like many other games before it has become so famous that it has changed the course of video gaming, attracting more than 700,000 players per month all over the world.

Submitted by Payton on, Apr/23/2020

The World Tour Poker Online Series: What Does This New Way To Play Involve?

The World Tour Poker Online Series: What Does This New Way To Play Involve?

As a result of Covid-19, we have seen many cancellations of live events. From concerts to sporting and conventions, the effects have been felt worldwide. However, with this, we have seen a promising rise in the number of online events taking place. In this article, we will be providing you with some more information on the upcoming world tour poker online series.

Submitted by Payton on, Apr/08/2020

Latest 2020 Gambling Trend Explained: Pay N Play Casinos

Latest 2020 Gambling Trend Explained: Pay N Play Casinos

There are plenty of gimmicks in the online gambling world. Casino operators will proudly advertise their latest innovation, which usually turns out to be a re-skinned slot game or repurposed promotion. 

 

But instead of rehashing the same ideas, Pay N Play breathes fresh new life into an otherwise stale online casino experience, and it's taking the industry by storm. 

 

Submitted by Payton on, Mar/23/2020

How to Enjoy Online Gambling in Australia

How to Enjoy Online Gambling in Australia

Gambling has been part of Australian culture for many years.

Submitted by Payton on, Mar/20/2020

How to use the Betfair Exchange

Betfair offers a radical new product to all its users: the Betfair Exchange. Instead of betting against a bookmaker, you bet against your peers. Instead of taking a risk itself, Betfair matches customers who back the bet (predict it will happen) with customers who lay the bet (predict it will not happen).

Submitted by Payton on, Mar/09/2020

Why the bet 10 get 30 offer is so popular with 888Sport, Betfred and Betway

Every so often a promotion, special offer or feature arrives on the scene that proves to be an instant hit with both bookmakers and bettors. Previous examples of this was both teams to score, the risk-free bet and cash out. Each of these changed the industry forever, transforming how we gamble on our favourite sports and raising the expectations of punters.

Submitted by Payton on, Jan/28/2020

The importance of understanding the small print of online betting offers

The importance of understanding the small print of online betting offers

The sports betting industry is awash with promotions, special offers, price boosts and even free bets. With the market more crowded and competitive than it has ever been before, bookmakers must battle just to stay relevant.

Submitted by Payton on, Jan/28/2020

Cricket is Finally Gaining Back Its Popularity in the United States

Cricket is Finally Gaining Back Its Popularity in the United States

Cricket is now one of the most popularly played sports worldwide. However, when it comes to the most popular sports in the United States alone, basketball, baseball, football, and professional wrestling are on the top list. Cricket is still trying to make its way back in the US.

Submitted by Payton on, Jan/13/2020

Challenges that UKGC Faces in the Online Gambling Industry

Challenges that UKGC Faces in the Online Gambling Industry

Gambling is one of the favourite pastime activities in Great Britain. As one of the oldest gambling jurisdictions, the UK prides on hosting some of the best bookmakers as well as casinos in the world. The invention of the internet and the widespread online casinos led to the introduction of gambling laws and regulations. 

Submitted by Payton on, Dec/04/2019

Breaking News

Sweepstakes Casinos: A New Direction For Gambling

Sweepstakes Casinos: A New Direction For Gambling

The world of casino games is constantly evolving and we are seeing new trends emerge that might change the future of online gambling. The most recent viral trend that is taking the online casino industry by storm is called sweepstakes casinos. So, what are they and how they can change the entire industry?