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Consensus Plays and Hot Handicappers

We got your top cappers picks for November 12.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Nov/12/2023

Michigan vs. Penn State line Still Wolverines -4, Unaffected By Sign Stealing Allegations

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh is suspended the remainder of the regular season.

Submitted by Tony Caliente on, Nov/10/2023

Nebraska's Ahron Ulis Facing Potential One-Year Suspension After NCAA Updates Gambling Policy

Now a junior, Ulis placed “approximately 1850” bets using FanDuel totaling $34,800.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Nov/09/2023

Rutgers-Iowa Total Set at 28 - Lowest Ever?

Not since at least 2000 have we seen a total this low in college football.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Nov/09/2023

Can I Bet on ESPN Bet From Florida?

Despite positive news that the Florida Seminoles will be relaunching their mobile sports betting site, ESPN Bet will not be offered in the Sunshine State.  Gamblers here will have the option of the Hard Rock app, long established offshore sportsbooks and credit bookies operating within the state through referrals.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Nov/09/2023

Sbotop - The Premier Online Betting Platform

As experienced online bettors, our team has extensively used and evaluated numerous online betting sites. Based on our hands-on research, we have found Sbotop to be a top-tier platform that excels in usability, odds, security, and features.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Nov/09/2023

NC Education Lottery Commission Looking to Get Rid of PrizePicks, Innovation in State?

North Carolina could soon be the next state Daily Fantasy Sports leader PrizePicks is forced to exit.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Nov/08/2023

West Flagler: 'Seminoles Commenced Statewide Mobile Sports Betting Under False Premise'

"The Petition raises a critical question about the authority of the Executive and Legislative branches to act in contravention of the limits placed upon them by the Florida Constitution."

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Nov/08/2023

Carson Wentz to Sign With Rams

Starting QB Matthew Stafford was diagnosed with a UCL sprain in his throwing thumb after making contact with a helmet while throwing in the 43-20 loss to the Cowboys on Oct. 29.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Nov/07/2023

Cody Bellinger Next Team Odds

The Chicago Cubs center fielder was named the National League Comeback Player of the Year as voted by his peers.  He posted an .881 OPS with 26 home runs in 2023.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Nov/07/2023

Seminole Mobile Sports Betting in Florida Goes Live

Exclusive rights to retail and online sports betting in Florida were granted to the Seminole via a 2021 compact between the tribe and the state.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Nov/07/2023

Fight odds for Strickland vs.Du Plessis, Volk vs.Topuria, O’Malley vs.Vera

Dana White's blockbuster announcement Monday has set the stage for an action-packed first quarter of 2024.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Nov/06/2023

The War on PrizePicks: Founder Says Other Companies Engaging in 'Anti-Competitive Strategy'

But even gamblers say what PrizePicks is offering is indeed sports gambling.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Nov/05/2023

Can I Bet With FanDuel From South Dakota?

Can I Bet With FanDuel From South Dakota?

FanDuel is not available from the great state of South Dakota despite all those commercials you may see.  Those looking to place bets from South Dakota via your mobile devices will need to rely on internationally licensed websites, some of which have been in business now for 20 years or more, or a local bookie through a reference.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Nov/05/2023

PrizePicks Continues to Put Up 'Sick' Numbers Despite State Regulator Pushback on 'Pick'em' Model

Last month, they witnessed 460K downloads according to the US App Store. 

Submitted by Frank Doyle on, Nov/03/2023

Judge Sentences Las Vegas Casino Thief Who Conned Employees Into Giving Him Over $1M

Individual pretended to be owner or high ranking executive of casinos requiring large sum of money for emergency matters.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Nov/03/2023

Can I Use ESPN Bet From My State? Launch Date November 14

Can I Use ESPN Bet From My State? Launch Date November 14

ESPN Bet has the potential to cut into DraftKings and FanDuel's market dominance in the U.S. regulated sports betting space.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Nov/02/2023

Fanatics & Bet365 Massively Losing Money, Prime Sports Off to Solid Start

Fanatics is off to a rough start in the Buckeye State of Ohio and Bet365 isn't faring much better. Bet365 is an interesting animal in that Gambling911.com reported just last week that they witnessed the biggest increase in overall downloads at 31 percent.

Submitted by Frank Doyle on, Nov/01/2023

Seminoles to Launch Retail Sports Betting, Craps in Florida Next Month

The Seminoles of Florida announced on Wednesday that they will begin offering sports betting at three of their casinos in Hollywood and Coconut Creek on Dec. 7. Additional locations will begin offering sports betting Dec. 8 and Dec. 11.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Nov/01/2023

TwinSpires Race to Mediocrity: How This Horse Book Can't Seem to Capitalize on its 'Annointed' Status

The brand is the 5th most downloaded despite having a decade's head start out of the gate.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Oct/31/2023

Did Circa's Jeff Benson Just Smack Down BetFred's Former COO?

BetFred former COO blasts Circa: "Your regular reminder that the only reason Circa can trade at a 4% margin in NV is because their casino floors are covered in slot machines. The model does not work at scale outside of NV. Period."  Circa Director of Operations fires back.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Oct/28/2023

U.S. Gambling Regulations in 2023

Gambling in the U.S. is worth millions of dollars every year, but things aren't always so cut and dry. Each state has autonomy over its own gambling regulations and can decide which in-person and online betting markets are permitted.

Submitted by Payton on, Oct/27/2023

Two Ballot Initiatives for Sports Betting in California Filed Friday

Similar double voter initiatives for legalizing sports betting failed miserably before in California.

Submitted by Frank Doyle on, Oct/27/2023

Bet365 Sees 31 Percent US Market Share Increase, 4th Most Downloaded App

Bet365 Sees 31 Percent US Market Share Increase, 4th Most Downloaded App

Bet365 has seen the 2nd biggest spike in downloads of the US sportsbook apps this month.  It's enough to make Bet365 the 4th most downloaded app according to AppTweak.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Oct/26/2023

Newcastle's £52m Star Sandro Tonali Banned Amidst Massive Gambling Probe

The 23-year-old will not be eligible to play again until August and will be unavailable to feature at Euro 2024 next summer should Italy qualify.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Oct/26/2023

Can't Use Underdog Fantasy in Maine: Company Fined, Banned

Can't Use Underdog Fantasy in Maine: Company Fined, Banned

Maine regulators have fined Underdog Fantasy $392K for what they say are violations of their fantasy sports regulations. A hearing on the fine is on the horizon, as reported by our friends at SBC.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Oct/25/2023

Florida Stay in Sports Betting Case Denied: Hard Rock Site Could Go Live Any Day

Justice Kavanaugh writes separately to flag other potential issues w/ the deal.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Oct/25/2023

Bitcoin Casinos, Sportsbooks Benefiting From Sharp Rise

Bitcoin Casinos, Sportsbooks Benefitting From Sharp Rise

The price of bitcoin continues to surge in recent days and that has only served to benefit the dozens of crypto casinos and sportsbooks operating today. 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Oct/25/2023

Can't Bet DraftKings Online From Mississippi.....YET

Can't Bet DraftKings Online From Mississippi.....YET

Mississippi was among the first states to authorize sports betting in two casino hubs following the US Supreme Court ruling to overturn decades of prohibition in 2018.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Oct/24/2023

SBC LATAM Kicks Off in Miami October 31

The third edition of the conference and trade show for senior executives in the Latin American betting and gaming industry, SBC Summit Latinoamérica, will return to Miami’s Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino October 31 through November 1 and we here at Gambling911.com hope to see you there. 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Oct/24/2023

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