Gambling
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.
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."
Maine Takes in Over $3 Million in First Week of Sports Betting
Sports betting began in the state early Friday morning of last week and DraftKings reported more than $3,406,000 in total wagering receipts for this past weekend alone.
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.
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.
Lucky Number Seven? 7 Surprising Superstitions and Myths Gamblers Believe
Explore seven legends and myths superstitious gamblers should know. Find out how they add mystery to the casino and gambling world.
Celebrity Poker Pro James Woods Trending on X Monday Despite DNC Lawsuit Filed Last December
The suit was actually filed last December but began trending Monday morning, perhaps more a result of co-plaintiff Jon Voight lashing out at his famous daaughter.
How Kansino Became a Very Well-Known Name in a Recently Opened iGaming Market in The Netherlands
Kansino has been riding the wave of popularity of the iGaming market in the Netherlands since online gambling was legalised in 2021.
Intriguing Statistics Provide a Snapshot of the Australian Gambling Industry
“Money makes the world go around,” goes the famous Cabaret song, and that certainly seems to be the case for the Australian gambling industry, which continues to achieve record high revenues.
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.
Late 'Friends' Actor Matthew Perry Was a Prolific Gambler From a Country With Really Bad Casinos
The best casino experience in Canada is probably the one from your phone.
What Makes the Winter OSS So Hot? Try $30 Mil in Guarantees
It seems like just yesterday we were all sweltering across the globe under scorching high record temperatures. And while it may be starting to get cold inside, things are gonna stay hot in the world of online poker.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Done Best? Company Scrutinized by Regulators for Allowing Bets on Syracuse, Army Games From NY
All sports handicappers appear to have been dropped as well.
Nickmercs to Offer Gambling Streams as Part of New Kick Contract
As Twitch has warned its streamers about promoting certain forms of gambling, Kick has opted to fill the void.
Transmira Transforming Gambling Industry
Transmira has been developing new applications for virtual reality, some of which could be used in gambling, specifically online gambling.
M Resort Jayde at 16 Animal Cruelty as Live Goldfish Served in Cocktail
"Don’t understand why people think this is ever a good idea," asked one person via Twitter.
BetFred's Former COO: 'Seems I Kicked the Fanboy Beehive'
BetFred's former COO Bryan Bennett came out swinging this weekend after Circa Sportsbook Director of Operations Jeffrey Benson (#BetJeff) approached him with a haymaker following Bennett's contention that Circa relies solely on the abundance of slot machines as the only way Circa can operate at a 4% margin in Nevada.
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.
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.
Two Ballot Initiatives for Sports Betting in California Filed Friday
Similar double voter initiatives for legalizing sports betting failed miserably before in California.
Sandro Tonali Won't Be Playing With Newcastle as FIFA Extends Gambling Ban
"The request submitted by the Italian Football Association to extend the sanction it imposed on the player Sandro Tonali on [Friday] to have worldwide effect has been granted," FIFA said in a statement.
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.
Senators' Shane Pinto Suspended by NHL for Violating League Gambling Policy
The NHL has suspended Pinto for 41 games
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.
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.