Sportsbook News

5Dimes Not Slowing WIth Payouts Yet

5Dimes Not Slowing WIth Payouts Yet

Since it was reported over the weekend that the founder and sole owner of 5Dimes body was found after an apparent murder-for-hire, many players have been asking if they are still paying out.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Oct/23/2018

Learn the Basic Bookie Terminology and Lingo

Every profession has its own terminology and lingo. The sports wagering pay per head industry is no different. Whether you’re new to the game or a long-time vet, a quick look at the terms used day in and out can only help in your conversations with clientele and when speaking with your services customer service reps.

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/23/2018

Old Friends of 5Dimes Founder Tell G911 He Really Was 'a Good Guy'

'DMan' once owend a Unified Gaming book and worked in the same office as Sean "Tony" Creighton, separated only by a dirty old mattress that Sean would sleep on after first taking control of 5Dimes.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Oct/22/2018

5Dimes Tony Unlikely to Have Faked His Own Death

Even before this past weekend's news broke that the body of 5Dimes founder Sean "Tony" Creighton had been located by Costa Rican police, a most unusual theory arose that the sportsbook owner had faked his own death. 

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Oct/22/2018

Gambling911: Costa Rica Must be More Transparent Regarding 5Dimes Owner Demise

Gambling911: Costa Rica Must be More Transparent Regarding 5Dimes Owner Demise

Late Saturday night the Costa Rica Star reported that 5Dimes Sportsbook owner Sean "Tony" Creighton's body had been recovered.  He had been missing for three weeks and presumed abducted. 

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Oct/22/2018

Ohio State Buckeyes 2018 Week 9 Power Ranking - Fall to 11

Ohio State Buckeyes 2018 Week 9 Power Ranking - Fall to 11

The Ohio State Buckeyes have fallen from number two to number 11 following a shock upset loss at the hands of hot bookie bashing Purdue. Oddsmakers are expected to release the updated futures on Ohio State winning the 2019 College Football Championship later Sunday afternoon.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Oct/21/2018

5Dimes Owner Found Dead

The body of Sean "Tony" Creighton has been found by law enforcement in Costa Rica.  Creighton was the founder and owner of the popular sportsbook 5Dimes. Details are murky at this time.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Oct/20/2018

Bet the Dallas Cowboys vs. Redskins Week 8 2018, Predictions, Latest Odds

The Cowboys vs. Redskins game featured a line of Washington +1.5.  Dallas is 3-3 both Straight Up and Against The Spread.  Washington is 3-2 Straight Up and Against The Spread.

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/20/2018

Cincinnati Bengals Power Ranking 2018 Week 7

Cincinnati Bengals Power Ranking 2018 Week 7

The Cincinnati Bengals come in ranked at number 10 for Week 7 of the NFL season. 

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Oct/20/2018

Pittsburgh Steelers Power Ranking 2018 Week 7

Pittsburgh Steelers Power Ranking 2018 Week 7

The Pittsburgh Steelers come in ranked at number 8 for Week 7 of the NFL season. 

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Oct/20/2018

Baltimore Ravens Power Ranking 2018 Week 7

Baltimore Ravens Power Ranking 2018 Week 7

The Baltimore Ravens come in ranked at number 7 for Week 7 of the NFL season. 

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Oct/20/2018

LA Chargers Power Ranking 2018 Week 7

LA Chargers Power Ranking 2018 Week 7

The Los Angeles Chargers come in ranked at number 6 for Week 7 of the NFL season. 

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Oct/20/2018

Minnesota Vikings Power Ranking 2018 Week 7

Minnesota Vikings Power Ranking 2018 Week 7

The Minnesota Vikings come in ranked at number 5 for Week 7 of the NFL season. 

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Oct/20/2018

New Orleans Saints Power Ranking 2018 Week 7

New Orleans Saints Power Ranking 2018 Week 7

The New Orleans Saints come in ranked at number 4 for Week 7 of the NFL season. 

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Oct/20/2018

Hot Team to Bet Right Now: The Ravens - October 21

Coming into Week 7, the Baltimore Ravens are 4-2 Against The Spread.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Oct/20/2018

Illinois Legislator Working on Bringing Sports Betting to That State

Illinois Legislator Working on Bringing Sports Betting to That State

An Illinois lawmaker says a bill to legalize sports gambling in the state likely won't be put before the General Assembly until next year.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Oct/19/2018

Wife and Manager of Kidnapped 5Dimes Owner Met to Make Payment

Wife and Manager of Kidnapped 5Dimes Owner Met to Make Payment

A Diario report reveals that the wife of kidnapped 5Dimes owner communicated with a manager of the betting firm to send more than $700K in bitcoin ransom to Cuba hours after Sean "Tony" Creighton allegedly disappeared.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Oct/19/2018

Texas Longhorns Power Ranking 2018 Week 8, Latest Odds

 Texas Longhorns Power Ranking 2018 Week 8, Latest Odds

The Texas Longhorns come in ranked at number 8 for Week 8 of the College Football season.  They pay $350 for every $10 bet with a College Football Championship victory.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Oct/18/2018

Spread on Stanford vs. Arizona State Game - Week 8

The spread on the Stanford vs. ASU game Thursday night had the Cardinal at -2.5.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Oct/18/2018

LA Rams Power Ranking 2018 Week 7

LA Rams Power Ranking 2018 Week 7

The LA Rams come in ranked at number 1 for Week 7 of the NFL season. 

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Oct/18/2018

Bookie Tips: The NFL Bye Week Betting Strategy Breakdown

Bookie Tips: The NFL Bye Week Betting Strategy Breakdown

Understanding your NFL bettors will only help your sportsbook business strive. Stay up-to-date and learn your bettors thoughts on NFL bye week betting. Check it out out here.

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/18/2018

NCAA Week 8 Sportsbook Predictions & How To Increase Profits

NCAA Week 8 Sportsbook Predictions & How To Increase Profits

There are four NCAA Week 8 games that bookies should be able to use to their advantage. Find out which games are bound to make your sportsbook profitable this week

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/18/2018

2018 MLB World Series Update: Bookie Predictions and Strategies

2018 MLB World Series Update: Bookie Predictions and Strategies

There are just 4 teams left competing for the MLB World Series title. Online bookies should prepare their sportsbook for action. Find out the bookie predictions and the strategies you need to make more cash.

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/18/2018

Casino Software Providers and Pay Per Head Companies

Casino Software Providers and Pay Per Head Companies

The world of gambling is a huge market which is not just limited to old-school brick and mortar Casinos. There are numerous casinos that people can physically go to around the world and spend the day or weekend at taking a shot to risk some money at the casino in the hopes of hitting a jackpot or just winning a few extra bucks.

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/18/2018

Family in States Heartbroken Over 5Dimes Owner Kidnapping, Office Under Heavy Security

Family in States Heartbroken Over 5Dimes Owner Kidnapping, Office Under Heavy Security

The 5Dimes office in the Edificio Equus, or simply Equus Building, of San Pedro, Costa Rica was under heavy guard Thursday.  Sources close to Gambling911.com say it is like "something out of Black Ops".

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Oct/18/2018

5Dimes Issues Statement Regarding Kidnapping of Owner

5Dimes Issues Statement Regarding Kidnapping of Owner

Costa Rica sportsbook 5Dimes issued a statement to at least one media outlet in regard to the alleged kidnapping of its colorful owner, Sean "Tony" Creighton, 43 of Morgantown, West Virginia.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Oct/18/2018

Sugarhouse Sportsbook Shifts From Golden Nugget to Monmouth Park in NJ

The newly opened Sugarhouse Sportsbook has found a brand new home after only a few weeks in business according to Legal Sports Report.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Oct/17/2018

Kidnapped 5Dimes Owner Vehicle Found Intentionally Crashed by Perps

Kidnapped 5Dimes Owner Vehicle Found Intentionally Crashed by Perpetrators

Diaro Extra has what it says is a photo of the vehicle driven by 5Dimes owner Sean "Tony" Creighton intentionally crashed into a gate.  Creighton was reported kidnapped on September 25.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Oct/17/2018

Status of 5Dimes Uncertain in Wake of Owner's Disappearance

Status of 5Dimes Uncertain in Wake of Owner's Disappearance

Following word that the owner of San Jose, Costa Rica-based 5Dimes Sportsbook was reportedly kidnapped three weeks ago, those with money at the book have been scrambling to find out more details. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Oct/17/2018

5Dimes Owner Kidnapped

A source close to Gambling911.com advised that the family paid a $750K ransom via Bitcoin and have yet to hear back.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Oct/16/2018

Breaking News

Washington Post: Bookies at the Baccarat Table

The Washington Post Thursday afternoon featured a blockbuster report on how Dodgers phenom Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter's bookie took part in casino sponsored golf tournaments and was even paired with high stakes gambler Charles Barkley.