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The Impact of Online Casinos on Society: Good for Me, Not for Thee?

The rest of Canada is sick of seeing ads originating in Ontario for something they can't engage in while New York wants some of what New Jersey is having in the form of iGaming, but they'll have to break through the unions first. 

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Apr/24/2024

New Bill Would Permit Betting on UConn Huskies From Connecticut

House Bill 5284 also includes new rules for how sports betting and other games can be marketed, more specifically allowing third party affiliates to promote Connecticut-licensed mobile sportsbooks.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/23/2024

Reformed Sports Bettor Now Condemns Legalized Sports Betting in US

Opinion piece appearing in The Guardian fraught with errors.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Apr/23/2024

NFL Draft Bets Online From Florida Available at Hard Rock Bet

Hard Rock Bet is the only app regulated in the state of Florida that accepts bets on this year's NFL Draft.

Submitted by Tony Caliente on, Apr/22/2024

What is the Cutoff Time for Placing a Bet on This Year's NFL Draft From My State?

A handful of states like Nevada and Iowa require that NFL Draft bets be placed no later than 24 hours prior to the selection process starting time Thursday 8 pm ET.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Apr/22/2024

Players Report Being Unable to Log Into Jazz Sportsbook, ABC Island Sunday Morning

The company has been embroiled in a well publicized dispute with a group of sports bettors as well as some vendors.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/21/2024

Mixed Martial Arts Bookie Sentenced to Two Years as Part of Mob Probe

“I swear on my mother, if I don’t get my money, I’ll kick your ass,” Frontier once told a deadbeat gambler.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Apr/20/2024

Per Head Reviews - Gambling911.com is the WorldWide Leader in PPH Recommendations

Gambling911.com was among the first websites to ever venture into the lucrative pay per head space.  We encourage you to monitor this page regularly for all the latest news concerning your favorite PPH website as well as updated offers.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/19/2024

Indepth Look at How Ohtani's Interpreter Mizuhara Became Players' Lifeline

LA Dodgers super star player Shohei Ohtani became the center of a gambling scandal after it was reported his interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, had committed a "massive theft", stealing $4.5 million from Ohtani's bank account in order to pay off a gambling debt.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Apr/19/2024

NFL Reinstates Players Who Violated Gambling Policy

Quintez Cephus, C.J. Moore, Demetrius Taylor, Rashod Berry and Shaka Toney can now play once again though only one of the five is under contract with an NFL team.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Apr/18/2024

Which Sites Offer Betting on This Year's NFL Draft From the State of Illinois?

Which Sites Offer Betting on This Year's NFL Draft From the State of Illinois?

All Illinois regulated sportsbooks allow betting on this year's NFL Draft.  Illinois is one of just a handful of US states that allow their licensed sportsbooks to do so.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Apr/18/2024

Did ’Ndrangheta Mafia Infiltrate Canadian Banks?

‘Ndrangheta mafia’s infiltration into the lucrative Malta i-gambling industry was revealed over the last year.

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Apr/18/2024

BlueBet is Merging With Betr

Betr is co-owned by YouTube influencer and professional boxer Jake Paul.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Apr/16/2024

Shoemaker's Shop was Illegal Gambling Biz for Genovese Crime Family

A co-defendant operated PGWLines and is alleged to have relayed a message to a deadbeat sports bettor: "“Tell him I’m going to put him under the f------g bridge.”

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Apr/16/2024

FanDuel Takes Over as DC Sports Betting Sole Sportsbook Following Epic Fail

GamBetDC had previously served as the exclusive sports betting vendor here but was mired in controversy.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Apr/16/2024

AcePerHead Makes it Easy to Switch Pay Per Head Platforms

If you are an independent sports bookmaker with a Pay Per Head service that is falling short of your business needs, then there has never been a better time to switch to AcePerHead.com.

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For the past two decades AcePerHead.com has been a leader in the PPH industry because of our ability to provide everything you need to make your bookmaking business a long-term success.

Submitted by Matt Skinner on, Apr/14/2024

'Stop the Sports Betting Tax Hike in Illinois' FanDuel Demands, Other Operators Question Motives

"You’re the ones who gave IL license to ask for more taxes," another operator claims.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Apr/14/2024

Unibet Employees Left in Dark About Sportsbook's Impending Closure: Virginia Shuttered

Unibet Employees Left in Dark About Sportsbook's Impending Closure

Customers must pull their funds by May 13.  Virginia, who knows?  The site there closed on April 11 we were told on April 12.  PA customers have a little longer time to work with as they were just informed of a June 21 closure.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Apr/13/2024

Does the IRS Report How Much I Won at DraftKings?

If you won over a certain amount of money betting at DraftKings, the online sportsbook is obligated to report your winnings to the IRS.  DraftKings and other regulated sportsbooks typically require you to provide your social security number during the registration process.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Apr/13/2024

LinkedIn Account Promoting Sale of Gambling Domains Illegal

The sale of gambling domain names is big business.  Just don't do it on the popular business and social media platform LinkedIn.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Apr/11/2024

PrizePicks Founder: Won't Let DraftKings and FanDuel Stifle Our Growth

Company expanding in Atlanta and hiring 1000 more people.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Apr/10/2024

MLB May Have Tougher Time subpoenaing Shohei Ohtani Interpreter in Gambling Probe

Ippei Mizuhara reportedly left the country while the MLB only has the ability to investigate current employees of the league.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Apr/10/2024

PPH Bookie Reviews: PricePerPlayer, AcePerHead.com, RealBookies

No other site covers the world of Pay Per Heads and bookmaking than here at Gambling911.com, now entering our 25th year online.  We break down each of the big companies, their pros and cons and pricing, as part of these capsule PPH bookie reviews.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Apr/09/2024

Dominican Republic Blacklists Online Gambling Sites

The Dominican Republic was once among the very first offshore hosts for call center sportsbooks catering mostly to the US.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/08/2024

Philadelphia 76ers Backers Are Winning Big as Team Covers in Nine of Last Eleven

The reigning MVP, Joel Embiid, is back on the court for the 76ers after undergoing knee surgery. 

Submitted by Tony Caliente on, Apr/06/2024

Zach Edey Under 13.5 Rebounds Prop Bet 'Like Taking Candy From a Baby'

Plus local bookies look to capitalize on the Alabama vs. UConn game lack of betting in both states.

Submitted by Tony Caliente on, Apr/06/2024

Baseball Betting Software for Bookies

Now that March Madness is winding down and football is far in the rear view mirror, it might be time reconsider your current pay per head provider or perhaps you are new to the game.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Apr/06/2024

Player Says Fanatics Sportsbook Limited Him to $16.50 for Winning Too Much: Reaches Out to Lawmakers

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“Casinos draw in customers by saying you can win here. So, I think it’s important they allow people to win," a disgruntled Denver area sports bettor says as a small number of sportsbooks take on a different approach.

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Apr/04/2024

Sports Betting Guides - Learn How to Bet on Sports in 2024

Let's explore the various types of sports gambling, both basic and more advanced, including player prop bets and Same Game Parlays.

Submitted by Tony Caliente on, Apr/04/2024

New Jersey's Top Newspaper Calls for Hike in Taxes on Mobile Sports Betting

Proposed tax hike would go from 14.25% to 30%.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Apr/03/2024

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