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Washington Post: Bookies at the Baccarat Table

The Washington Post Thursday afternoon featured a blockbuster report on how Dodgers phenom Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter's bookie took part in casino sponsored golf tournaments and was even paired with high stakes gambler Charles Barkley.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, May/09/2024

MLB's Shohei Ohtani, Interpreter's Gambling Scandal to Be Featured in Upcoming TV Series

No word yet on when and where the yet-to-be-named series will air. 

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, May/09/2024

NBA Commish Wants Changes to Prop Bets on Two Way Players

Adam Silver discussed the recent gambling scandal involving former Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, May/09/2024

Shohei Ohtani Ex-Interpreter Pleads Guilty to $17 Million Theft in Gambling Debt Case

Ippei Mizuhara is facing up to 30 years in prison as more stories break late Wednesday afternoon surrounding this scandal.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, May/09/2024

Sports Betting Handicapping Central: Cappers Get Crushed By Cards

Find all of the top picks and analyses for today's games from some of the world's top cappers with additional picks found at the G911 Sports Hub

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, May/08/2024

Vegas Casino Exec Scott Sibella Sentenced to 1 Year Probation

Scott Sibella, 61, pleaded guilty earlier this year to one count of failure to file reports of suspicious transactions.

Submitted by C Costigan on, May/08/2024

Rangers Are a Home Underdog Again and That's Bad for DraftKings

“The Rangers are a huge hazard for us, we get bet all year long on every single game, they’re the most popular team in hockey when it comes to hockey betting,” DraftKings Director of Trading Johnny Avello told the New York Post.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, May/07/2024

Bet Sports Near Birmingham Alabama

You will have to travel quite a distance to find the nearest retail sportsbook to Birmingham.  Betting online via your mobile device is a breeze however.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, May/04/2024

Dave & Busters Arcade Gambling Future Hits Snag as Lawmaker Tries to Stop It

‘I think there are some spaces and environments that are just not appropriate for gambling to be pushed on people, especially places where there are lots of children,’ says Illinois state Rep. Dan Didech.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, May/04/2024

Which Websites Allow Betting on the Kentucky Derby If Under the Age of 21?

No online gambling site will take bets from those under the age of 18.  But the age group of 18 to 21 are fair game when it comes to horse bets while many sites restricted those under the age of 21, mostly based on the state.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, May/03/2024

How to Bet on Horses Online From Utah

There are internationally-licensed websites and local bookies that do take bets on horse racing online from those in Utah, including the Kentucky Derby.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, May/02/2024

Report: Shohei Ohtani Ex-Interpreter Betting Funds Converted to Chips in Vegas

The 49-year-old bookie Ohtani's ex-interpreter used allegedly lost $7.9 million at Resorts World between June 2022 and October 2023.

Submitted by C Costigan on, May/01/2024

Today's Free Hot NBA Picks - April 30, 2024

There are some pretty hot sports handicappers over at the G911 Sports Hub.  With the NBA Playoffs in full swing, we'll want to check out the streaking NBA cappers.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/30/2024

Mike Tyson Pays Out $200 on a $100 Bet vs. Jake Paul: Fight Not Sanctioned

Now that the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight is officially on the books as a sanctioned boxing match, let's take a look at how the odds have shifted. 

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Apr/30/2024

86 Year Old Mobster Gets Two Years Prison for Punching Out Steakhouse Owner Over Gambling Debt

Prosecutors were hoping the 86-year-old Anthony “Rom” Romanello would get a stiffer sentence having got off rather easily for alleged criminal involvement over the past decade.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Apr/29/2024

Exploring the Myth of Beating the Odds in Sports Betting

The allure of sports betting often lies in the belief that one can consistently outsmart the system and earn substantial profits.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Apr/29/2024

Hitman Won't Be Charged With 1st Degree Murder of Mob-Tied Realtor

Victim did have known ties to notorious organized crime family.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Apr/29/2024

Bet Which Animal South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem Kills Next

Deer/Moose is favored, Primate/human at 40-1 odds?  Slayer of Pierre VP odds tanking.

Submitted by HansPeren on, Apr/28/2024

Alleged Bookie, Poker Player Damien LeForbes Among Those Banned From Vegas Casinos

In recent days we are learning that the understaffed Gaming Control Board has now been assisting with an investigation into possible bookie ties to Vegas casino execs.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/28/2024

NY Post: Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Betting Line Sees Massive Movement at BetUS

Our long time friend Tim Williams of BetUS was recently interviewed by the New York Post in regard to the big line shift for the widely anticipated July 24 Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson exhibition fight.  So what gives?

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Apr/27/2024

Gaming Control Board Now Involved in Probe of Alleged Money Laundering in Nevada Casinos

The federal investigation, first reported by the Current in August, landed the GCB in a pickle as they initially told the Las Vegas Review Journal "nothing to see here".

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Apr/25/2024

Adam Burns of BetOnline Also Despises the NFL Draft

The NFL Draft has become big business.  So, too, has the betting surrounding it.  You'd think this would be great for the sportsbooks.  It's not.

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Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Apr/25/2024

Eagles' Isaiah Rodgers Reinstated By NFL After Yearlong Gambling Suspension

Rodgers was accused of opening a sportsbook account under the name of a personal associate and placing wagers on his own team.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Apr/23/2024

Reformed Sports Bettor Now Condemns Legalized Sports Betting in US

Opinion piece appearing in The Guardian fraught with errors.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Apr/23/2024

What is the Cutoff Time for Placing a Bet on This Year's NFL Draft From My State?

A handful of states like Nevada and Iowa require that NFL Draft bets be placed no later than 24 hours prior to the selection process starting time Thursday 8 pm ET.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Apr/22/2024

Players Report Being Unable to Log Into Jazz Sportsbook, ABC Island Sunday Morning

The company has been embroiled in a well publicized dispute with a group of sports bettors as well as some vendors.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/21/2024

Mixed Martial Arts Bookie Sentenced to Two Years as Part of Mob Probe

“I swear on my mother, if I don’t get my money, I’ll kick your ass,” Frontier once told a deadbeat gambler.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Apr/20/2024

Heat-Celtics Round 1 NBA Playoffs Player Prop Bets

These are your Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics player prop bet base numbers with only slight fluctuations expected throughout the first round series of the 2024 NBA Playoffs.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Apr/20/2024

Per Head Reviews - Gambling911.com is the WorldWide Leader in PPH Recommendations

Gambling911.com was among the first websites to ever venture into the lucrative pay per head space.  We encourage you to monitor this page regularly for all the latest news concerning your favorite PPH website as well as updated offers.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/19/2024

Indepth Look at How Ohtani's Interpreter Mizuhara Became Players' Lifeline

LA Dodgers super star player Shohei Ohtani became the center of a gambling scandal after it was reported his interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, had committed a "massive theft", stealing $4.5 million from Ohtani's bank account in order to pay off a gambling debt.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Apr/19/2024

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Washington Post: Bookies at the Baccarat Table

The Washington Post Thursday afternoon featured a blockbuster report on how Dodgers phenom Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter's bookie took part in casino sponsored golf tournaments and was even paired with high stakes gambler Charles Barkley.