Sports betting

Betting Preview for NFL Opening Night 2015 – Steelers vs. Patriots

September 7, 2015

“It’s back to football.” Every year, that little phrase gets me that much more pumped up for the NFL season. It’s simple. It’s direct. And more importantly, it signifies that NFL opening night is right aroun...

Quick guide to NFL futures betting for the 2015 season

TJ Gill

September 4, 2015

NFL, Sports betting

The 2015 NFL season is almost here folks. If you’re like me, you’ve been salivating over this very moment from the VERY SECOND the Super Bowl ended just 8 months ago. Well, the wait is finally over – and as ESP...

Tom Brady’s overturned suspension shifts Super Bowl odds in Las Vegas

TJ Gill

September 3, 2015

NFL, Sports betting

In a surprise decision handed down by judge Richard M. Berman, commissioner Roger Goodell and the NFL lost its case against New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady in federal court Thursday morning. It was a...

Michigan regulator says fantasy sports are illegal

K Morrison

September 3, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Sports betting, Fantasy Sports, Michigan

According to a GamblingCompliance report on Tuesday, daily fantasy sports (DFS) are not legal in the state of Michigan. On the heels of the introduction of a fantasy bill last week, the executive director of...

Betfair used for money laundering according to media reports

Sadonna Price

September 3, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Australia, Money Laundering, Sports betting, Crime

In surprising sports betting news, it seems as though Betfair has been used by an individual to launder drug money. It has been reported by many media outlets that the top sports betting company has been used b...

Australian PM orders review of 2001 online gaming law

K Morrison

September 2, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Australia, World Casino News, Online gambling regulation, Mobile gaming, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Licensing

A review of the 2001 Interactive Gambling Act (IGA) by Social Services Minister Scott Morrison was ordered by Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbot on Tuesday, as reported by The Australian. Potentially leading ...

GVC will use “any strategy” for success in Bwin.party takeover

Lars Jones

September 2, 2015

Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, Online Poker, Licensed online casinos in USA, Sports betting, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

As the final battle for Bwin.party heats up, GVC says they would consider a hostile takeover if they need to. Formerly the preferred bidder, GVC lost position to a unanimous Bwin board recommendation to take 88...

Orioles vs Rangers Moneyline and Totals Betting – August 30th, 2015

TJ Gill

August 30, 2015

MLB, Sports betting

Start Time: 3 PM EST Location: Ballpark at Arlington (Texas) Starting Pitchers: Miguel Gonzalez (Baltimore) vs Derek Holland (Texas) Recommended Sportsbook to Bet At: Bovada.lv Sports The summer isn’t let...

Saturday Preseason NFL Betting Preview – Steelers vs Bills

TJ Gill

August 29, 2015

NFL, Sports betting

This weekend brings the betting public – and of course the fans – the 3rd week of NFL preseason games. Let’s face it though, this really signifies nothing, with the only exception being that we’re now just a fe...

Nevada Gaming Control Board legal analysis of Daily Fantasy Sports ongoing

K Morrison

August 27, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Gaming Industry News, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Fantasy Sports, Licensing, Nevada

This fall, Nevada, which is the king of gaming scrutiny, could lead the way to the regulation of daily fantasy sports (DFS) in the U.S., and subsequently impact the future of the activity - depending upon the r...

Merger of Paddy Power and Betfair to create industry giant

K Morrison

August 26, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Industry News, European Casino News, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, United Kingdom

A merger agreement between Ireland’s largest bookmaker, Paddy Power and Betfair, one of the United Kingdom's largest online gaming operators, will create an online betting and gaming company that will be one of...

Malta revising gaming law, player protection focus

K Morrison

August 22, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, Sports betting, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Financial Fraud, Italy, Malta

An update to Malta’s gambling legislation will focus on safeguards for customers of online gambling by gaming regulators in the southern European island country. According to a Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) r...

Conservative Judicial Watch sues DOJ over 2011 opinion that online gambling is legal

K Morrison

August 20, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, World Casino News, Online gambling regulation, Mobile gaming, Lottery, Sports betting, Licensing, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

The Department of Justice’s 2011 revision of the scope of the Wire Act of 1961 is under scrutiny by Judicial Watch, who has filed a federal lawsuit seeking documents pertaining to the ruling. The lawsuit fil...

Dublin bettor earns big payday after unique day in baseball history

Sadonna Price

August 14, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Sports betting, United Kingdom

For the very first time in Major League Baseball history, all fifteen home teams earned a win on the same day. After the Mariners took down the Orioles 6-5 in extra innings, history was made, giving one William...

GVC fights on to win back Bwin.party’s favor over rival 888

Lars Jones

August 9, 2015

Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, Online Poker, Sports betting, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, United Kingdom

In a battle that has seemed to some to see board approval of both bidders, GVC Holdings Plc is raising its bid for Bwin.party Digital Entertainment Plc in an attempt to wrest a final approval from the board and...