It was another eventful week in the world of gambling.
In this installment of the weekly roundup from US Bets, we’re giving you a rundown of some of the more interesting news nuggets from the world of sports betting and beyond.
Also be sure to check out Sports Handle for its weekly news recap, “Get a Grip.”
Portnoy compares sharps to ‘card counters’
The official response from @stoolpresidente and @BSSportsbook to “some guy in Michigan who’s apparently a big gambler”. Dave says he “didn’t pay much attention to it”, but has a 2 minute response already cooked up. Calls me basically a card counter 🙄🙄🗑🚮. pic.twitter.com/1Tn4MZXuaC
— Joey Knish (@JoeyKnish22) May 19, 2021
Alabama sports betting bill stirs to life
“With a large number of lawmakers still in support of the comprehensive gambling bill, a special session looms.”#alpoliticshttps://t.co/ixVXZ8JhnH
— Alabama Political Reporter (@ALReporter) May 20, 2021
Tebow touchdown odds posted in Las Vegas
Over/under Tim Tebow touchdowns on season: 2.5 (-125 under) via @stationcasinos. pic.twitter.com/XoC83OdJiQ
— David Payne Purdum (@DavidPurdum) May 20, 2021
‘Diamond hands’ for Dogecoin bettors amid wild swings
Down half a million dollars and im still HOLDING! Buy the dip & HODL 🤲🏼💎 – just breathe people we got this 🐕🚀 #dogecoin #doge #buythedip pic.twitter.com/U2dqwVcJGV
— SlumDOGE Millionaire (@ProTheDoge) May 19, 2021
Suspect arrested in alleged $1m robbery of poker pro
A suspect has been arrested in the theft of approximately $1 million in cash and casino chips from the home of high-stakes poker pro Chad Power.https://t.co/Rt78DNlDHY
— PocketFives (@PocketFives) May 21, 2021
Trump casino eyed in South Florida after gambling deal
A deal negotiated by Gov. Ron DeSantis bars the Seminole Tribe from opposing a casino at the former president’s ailing Doral golf course. https://t.co/xphKqUJEVD
— Andrew deGrandpre (@adegrandpre) May 19, 2021
Online gambling coming to Connecticut
The House voted 122-21 for a bill that authorizes the CT Lottery and the two casinos to take sports bets and the casinos to offer virtual versions of slots and table games, a source of new revenue for casinos battered by COVID-19 and competition. https://t.co/woTk0kHeut
— Connecticut Mirror (@CTMirror) May 21, 2021
