Texas Sports Gambling Measures in Serious Trouble, MI Revenues Up, RI Looks to Bolster Betting

Rhode Island legislation seeks to allow for betting on in-state teams in "college tournaments".

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FAU is First Cinderalla in Elite 8, UConn is Bookie's Worst Nightmare

FAU is First Cinderalla in Elite 8, UConn is Bookie's Worst Nightmare

Huskies were seeing the most backing from bettors ahead of the Sweet 16.

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Sportsbooks Rooting Against UConn....Thursday Night and Remainder of Tournament

BetOnline has published their biggest liabilities as of Thursday afternoon coming into this year's Sweet 16.  The biggest is UConn.  This includes the remainder of the tournament.

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Bet on the WWE Universal Championship

Bet on the WWE Universal Championship

The odds of any regulated sports betting state accepting bets on professional wrestling are slim to none.  But that won't stop our friends at BetOnline from doing so.  They posted a bunch of WWE odds.

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More Fines Levied, This Time Against Kindred Group: Plus NCAA Biggest Liabilities for Books

Sportsbooks will be rooting for Florida Atlantic and against Texas.

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Texas Introduces Sports Betting Bills, Marketing Firm Fined €675,000 for Promotion of Illegal Gambling Sites

Texas Introduces Sports Betting Bills,

Thus far in 2023, gambling firms across the globe have racked up more than €26 million in fines.

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How to Start a PPH Sportsbook in Texas

Texans want to know how they too can operate a sportsbook business like DraftKings.  They can.  And they only need to pay as little as $3 per player per week.

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Coinbase Receives a 'Dreaded' Wells Notice

Plus the Bitcoin Masterclasses Series 3 with Craig Wright: Yes, human accountants are still needed.

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Evander Kane 50 Bets a Day, PredictIt Buys More Time, NC Sports Betting Bill Moves Further

Kane filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy with liabilities topping $26 million.  He was said to be struggling and with no way to support his family and found gambling as "a way to make money quick".

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How Blockchain-Based Payment Systems are Making Online Casino Transactions Faster and More Secure

The market for cryptocurrencies has ballooned. It is currently estimated to be worth about $2 trillion.  This means more rules, more regulation.  But all of this leads to a more secure environment for the online casino player in the blockchain ecosystem.

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North Carolina House Commerce Committee Votes 17-10 in Favor of Sports Betting

Amendments that failed Tuesday would have limited wagering to professional sports only and would have barred bets using credit cards.

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Can't Bet on the Princeton Tigers From New Jersey

Can't Bet on the Princeton Tigers From New Jersey

Are there websites I can bet on the Princeton Tigers from New Jersey?  The state regulated apps do not allow this.

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Can I Bet on Bovada From New York?

Can I Bet on Bovada From New York?

Bovada is not available to new customers in New York, however, there are much better options, some with anonymous wagering accounts.

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Can I Bet on Draftkings Sportsbook App From Arkansas?

Can I Bet on Draftkings Sportsbook App From Arkansas?

You are not able to bet on Draftkings from the great state of Arkansas, but other websites are accessible.

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Can't Bet UConn Games From Connecticut

You can bet on UConn games from Connecticut with books based outside the state or your other option is to bet on entire series as opposed to single games.

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Please Make Them Stop, Missouri Resurrects Sports Betting Measure and Mack on Bob

Please Make Them Stop, Missouri Resurrects Sports Betting Measure and Mack on Bob

From an endless sea of sports betting commercials to attempts at legalizing the activity in Missouri, we look at some hot stories in today's news as well as an interview with one of the top sports bettors in the country courtesy of the Jim Bob Show.

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Zags Bettors Crushed by Half Court Heave

Zags Bettors Crushed by Half Court Heave

Thomas Somach gives the crazy breakdown that broke the hearts of many a Zags bettor.

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Where the Hell Can I Bet on Princeton in the Sweet 16 From New Jersey?

Where the Hell Can I Bet on Princeton in the Sweet 16 From New Jersey?

Bitcoin and locals may provide the answer, but it will be no easy task.

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Can't Bet the FDU Game From NJ....WTF? Payout is $500K

Can't Bet the FDU Game From NJ

No. 16 seed Fairleigh Dickinson only won four games last season.  They are in this year's NCAA tournament courtesy of a fluke.  They are the smallest team in the tournament.  And they just beat No. Purdue looking like one of the most impressive teams in the Big Dance.

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Is PrizePicks Legal in Florida? Miami Hurricanes

PrizePicks is legal in the great state of Florida.  It's not quite sports betting, but it's close. 

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These Tournament Teams Are Making Bookies Cringe on Friday

These Tournament Teams Are Making Bookies Cringe on Friday

Dave Mason and the gang at BetOnline will be rooting hard for USC +2 and Kansas State -7.5 this day.

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The Georgia Sports Betting Pipe Dream Turns Into Nightmare for Supporters as Bill Gets Hijacked

Sen. Mike Dugan, a Carrollton Republican, says the bizzare move “just set sports betting back five years”.

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Be a Bookie in Indiana

Be a Bookie in Indiana

Independent bookies should be able to thrive in the Hoosier State even though Indiana has legalized online sports betting with few limits.  But the limits that are there can prove a turnoff to local sports bettors. 

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Is PrizePicks Legal in Iowa?

Is PrizePicks Legal in Iowa?

PrizePicks is unavailable in the state of Iowa.  Betting is available through various state-regulated apps, offshores and the 'ol reliable local bookies.  Sites like BetUS offer a more extensive real money player prop menu for gamblers 18 and up.

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Barstool Sports 'Can’t Lose Parlays' Can Lose...And Mass Regulators Aren't Laughing

Barstool Sports 'Can’t Lose Parlays' Can Lose...And Mass Regulators Are Pissed

The promo was meant to be a joke but Barstools parent company Penn National forced to pull it.

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Architect of US Legal Sports Betting Ray Lesniak Mulls Congressional Bid

He sits down with Gambling911's Thomas Somach to discuss future plans.  "I’ve done what needed to get done to bring legalized sports betting and Internet gaming to America."

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Bookies Are 'Shaking in Their Boots' Over New Sports Betting Predictive Model Rithmm

Bookies Are 'Shaking in Their Boots' Over New Sports Betting Predictive Model Rithmm

It employs AI courtesy of the majority female-founded Boston-based MIT-originated startup with roots in DraftKings.  The AI model is said to utilize customized personal information algorithms in order to analyze betting strategies.

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New Online Poker Site 4Poker Launches: Accused Cheat, 'Cult Leader' Behind Company

New Online Poker Site 4Poker Launches: Accused Cheat, 'Cult Leader' Behind Company

All-Time Poker Money Leader Bryn Kenney would later go on to deny the allegations against him that included having the ability to view another player's horse's screen while they were playing online poker. 

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North Carolina Will Try Again to Pass Sports Mobile Betting Bill

North Carolina Will Try Again to Pass Sports Mobile Betting Bill

House Bill 347, filed by Rep. Jason Saine of Lincoln County, would allow for wagering to begin on January 1. 2024.

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Penn National Sets Up Unusual Betting Policy for Barstool Sports Big Personalities

Portnoy has no intention of keeping quiet about the new Barstool Sports betting site management and isn't afraid to show his big wagers.

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