Gambling

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

Ippei Mizuhara Wired Shohei Ohtani's Money to 'Real Housewives' Star

Just when you thought things couldn't get any stranger, they just did.  Think bookies, baseball, translators, Vegas casino executives and housewives.  Yeah, we're going there! 

Submitted by C Costigan on, May/08/2024

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

FanDuel Access Denied Message is Driving Gamblers Nuts

Message claims possible use of automated tools to browse the internet.  The issue was persisting in some regions past the 10 pm ET hour.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, May/07/2024

Reward Doubled to $1 Million To Find Who Spiked Vegas High Roller’s Drink At MGM Grand

Dwight Manley asserts he was involuntarily drugged with ketamine while playing blackjack in the high-limit area of the MGM Grand in December 2021.  A billboard has been erected to advertise the new reward.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, May/07/2024

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

Kelce, Deion, Romo, Tebow and Other NFLers on Next Roast Odds List

After the roast of Tom Brady, which may have been one of the greatest roasts of all time, everyone is wondering...who's next?

Submitted by Press Release on, May/07/2024

Fliff App a 'Gateway to Gambling Addiction'?

Plus another state's regulators reach out to Dave & Busters regarding its arcade betting plans.

Submitted by C Costigan on, May/07/2024

DraftKings to Offer Single Game Parlay Early Cash Outs

Robins called the upcoming feature “a critical addition to our offering" during a recent earnings call.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, May/06/2024

New Curacao Online Casinos: A Comprehensive Guide

Exploring the dynamic world of online gambling may be amazing, especially when you discover new and intriguing choices in Curaçao. This guide is precisely prepared to walk you through the most recent options in the online casino sector, assuring a smooth and entertaining experience.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, May/06/2024

Dealer at Legends Poker Room in Houston Allegedly Rigging Card Decks

Six-times WSOP bracelet winner Shaun Deeb shared the video on his social media feed, called it "disgusting".

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, May/06/2024

D Day for Gaming Affiliates? Big Media Sites Could Also Get Hit

Google on Sunday unleashed its latest update, and some believe it will be the most devastating ever.

Submitted by C Costigan on, May/05/2024

Sportrade Comes to An Already Overcrowded Iowa

Sporttrade announced this week it will become the 18th mobile sportsbook app in a state with an adult population just over 2 million - Iowa.

Submitted by C Costigan on, May/04/2024

Bet Sports Near Davenport, Iowa

If you are a sports bettor, Davenport, Iowa is simply Heaven.  A number of sportsbooks can be found in the Davenport and Quad Cities area.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, May/04/2024

New York City Casinos Might Not Come Until 2026

State Assemblyman J. Gary Pretlow, head of the state’s racing and gaming commission believes politics is getting in the way of issuing three downstate casino licenses, including the New York City area

Submitted by C Costigan 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

Why Online Togel is Becoming So Popular in Parts of Asia

Togel is a numbers game made up of four digits, three digits, and two digits with varying statistics used in an effort to predict which numbers will appear.  

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, May/03/2024

ESPN's Own Pat McAfee Mocks ESPN Bet Earnings: 'A Lot of Room to Grow'

Plus Circa Sports announces biggest contest prize pool ever.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, May/03/2024

Rivalry Betting Site May Soon Allow Bitcoin

In its financial year 2023 report, Rivalry reported gross gaming revenue of CA$35.7m, up nine per cent year-on-year. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, May/03/2024

DraftKings Beats Expectations, Q1 Revenue Hits $1.175B

Plus Dave & Busters arcade betting concept raising some serious concerns.

Submitted by C Costigan on, May/02/2024

Iowa Athlete Gambling Sting Was Way to Impress Higher Ups?

“If they get suspended or get a scholarship taken away, so be it,” Division of Criminal Investigation special agent Christopher Adkins wrote in his February 2023 email.

Submitted by C Costigan on, May/02/2024

Barkley Talks $25 Million Vegas Loss, Madrid Open Favorite Bows Out

"You ain't got to win a million or you ain't got to chase it and lose a million."

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, May/02/2024

Vegas Face Eater Found With Victim's Flesh in His Mouth

Incident took place near Downtown Las Vegas casinos.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, May/01/2024

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

NC 'Fish Arcade' Raids Won't Stop Dave & Buster From Offering Arcade Betting

North Carolina law enforcement says "hell no" to arcade betting in the state where Dave & Buster's has four locations.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Apr/30/2024

DraftKings Executive Accused of Stealing Company Info and Giving to Rival

The preliminary injunction was lodged against Michael Hermalyn, the former head of VIP operations at DraftKings, who left to join forces with Fanatics at the end of January.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/30/2024

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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.