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UK Bookmakers Recovering Quite Nicely, Thank You

Last year wasn't the greatest year on record for UK bookmakers, but given the circumstances, things could have been a whole lot worse. According to a recent report on CalvinAyre.com, the UK's big three bookmakers (Ladbrokes, Paddy Power, and William Hill) are weathering a storm of new taxes and market tribulations pretty well. All three…

Mayweather-Pacquiao Betting Hits Fever Pitch

This Saturday's bout between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Paqcuiao is being billed as the Fight of the Century, and if betting action is any indication, it may live up to that hype. According to reports from online and land-based sportsbooks, action on Mayweather-Paquiao is reaching a fever pitch in the days ahead of the big…

William Hill Does End Run Around Aussie Live Betting Ban

Australia is one of the biggest sports betting markets on the planet, but online, in-play wagering (one of the most lucrative sports betting products on the planet) is illegal in the Down Under. That's a serious problem that's elicited a very creative solution from the folks at William Hill. Under current Aussie gaming law, punters…

Ach du Lieber, German Sports Betting Devolves into Utter Chaos

Germany's reputation as one of the most efficient, well-run countries on the planet took a big hit this week as the country's sloppy sports betting license affair took a major step backwards. The latest episode in this multi-year drama centered on the mass resignation of the entire Sports Advisory Board (SAB). SAB representatives included figures…

The Fight of the Century, Promoting Mayweather Paquiao

When Floyd Mayweather and Manuel Paquiao step into the ring on Saturday, May 2 in Las Vegas, hundreds of millions of dollars will be up for grabs. The payout for the Fight of the Century will be split not only between Mayweather and Pauiao, but also amongst a constellation of beneficiaries, including sports betting affiliates.…

NBA Leading Charge for Regulated US Sports Betting

Is the NBA the tip of the spear in the fight for regulated sports betting in the United States? If reports coming out of the league's recent Technology Summit are to believed, the answer to that question is a resounding, "yes." At the summit, which took place last week, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver reiterated the…

Betfair Stocks Jump After Sweet Q3 Earnings

Betfair betting exchange stock prices took a 21% leap after the company released some very impressive numbers in their Q3 earnings reports. According to a report from CalvinAyre.com, Betfair's revenue was up 20% last quarter over the same time last year. Earnings on that revenue were up a whopping 17%. Mobile wagering was one (of…

Daily Fantasy Sports Sites: Are They a Gateway to Legal Sports Betting?

Daily fantasy sports sites are cutting a very large path through the internet gambling market as more and more sports fans turn to them as an alternative to traditional wagering. More importantly, these sites may be slowly chipping away at the American Government's long-time sports betting prohibition. Recently, several stories have emerged in the gambling…

Sen. John McCain Joins Chorus Calling for Legal US Sports Betting

Outspoken Senator John McCain (R-AZ) has joined the growing chorus of establishment voices calling for the legalization of sports betting in the United States. In a recent interview with ESPN reporter reporter Andy Katz, just ahead of the Super Bowl, the long time politician said: We need a debate in Congress. We need to have…

5 Horrible Mobile Websites

VegasInsider.com - When it comes to sports betting information sites, VegasInsider.com is one of the absolute best in the business. That's why their lack of a solid mobile website is absolutely mind boggling. Sports bettors are definitely big mobile users and they rely heavily on their favorite data sources to be wherever they are. After…