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Wayne Root Reportedly Closes Shop
Countless reports have indicated to Gambling911.com that former US Libertarian Vice Presidential running mate and sports handicapper, Wayne Root, has shut down his sports service call center in Las
Costa Rica Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 14
The death toll that rocked the online gambling haven of Costa Rica Thursday has risen to 14 people and well over 300 injuries. 10 people are still missing.
States Likely to Begin Legalizing Sports Betting in 2009
With the economy in dire straits and individual states feeling the worst of it, the likelihood of at least one or more states legalizing sports betting is more a reality than ever in 2009.
Nancy Pelosi’s BCS BS
So the US economy is going to Hell in a hand basket...Is that any reason for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to hold session Thursday afternoon for those members from Oklahoma and Florida looking to rus
A Gambler Every Bookmaker Must Long For
Paul Greenwood, 52, of Barnsley, England, is the "unluckiest" gambler of 2008, at least based on bookmaker William Hill's assessment.
He was given the dubious honor by Great Britain's second biggest bookmaker after the electronics engineer lost out on March 1, having made a last-minute alteration to his weekly £10 accumulator bet. He predicted wins for 14 football teams.
The Yorkshire Post reported:
New Year’s Day No Holiday For Bookies
While the majority of people were nursing their hangovers today, online bookmakers were scrambling to take action on the New Year's Day college bowl games.
Top 5 Bets of 2008
Last week we at Gambling911.com witnessed one of the best bets ever - Arizona getting pummeled in New England. What we knew was not a secret: The Cardinals had only won 3 of 22 games on the Eas
Common Currency Likely in Costa Rica, Central America
Central American leaders are pledging to create a joint credit fund and promote fiscal stability to cope with the effects of the world financial meltdown.
Blagojevich Once Worked as a Bookie Claims Informant
Did disgraced Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich really work as a bookie? That's what one informant is telling authorities.
Iron Maiden Plays Costa Rica March 3
The offshore sportsbook, casino and online poker sector will have something to celebrate come March 3 as Iron Maiden arrives in Costa Rica for what is being billed as a "monster concert".
Mumbai Massacre Means End to Cricket Betting
Cricket events between Pakistan and India have been cancelled following the events that unraveled in Mumbai last week.
Week 13 NFL Games Put Smile On Bookies Faces
The online bookies made out great on Sunday during Week 13 of the 2008 NFL season. The books won with both Cleveland cover a 4 ½ point line by a half point and a Buffalo home loss early on in th
Sports Betting Ring Had Ties to Internet Gambling
An acting capo in the Luchese crime family and five others were arrested Monday for running a sports betting ring in the Bro
Bookies Get Bludgeoned For Week 12 Of The NFL
Following last Sunday's huge win on a bad call in the Pittsburgh/San Diego game, it appears the online bookies may have given it all back, at least with the Sunday afternoon games.
NFL Nervous About Controversial Chargers Steelers Game?
Talk continued Wednesday about the controversial call during Sunday's San Diego Chargers vs.
Bookies Take a Hit: Cardinals, Giants, Titans All Cover
The online bookies were 1-3 this NFL weekend, winning with the Denver Broncos and losing with victories from the Giants, Titans and Cardinals.
Costa Rican Sportsbook Owner a Rat Claims Site Moderator
Spring Valley police Officer David Lebron's defense lawyer today went after the character and testimony of a key prosecution witness, who had told the jury that Lebron tipped him off about pendin
Bookies Get Beat Up Badly With Sunday NFL Games
The online bookies were feeling a lot of pain Sunday night following devastating losses in the NFL. The betting public, meanwhile, appeared to be sitting pretty.
Without a doubt, the harshest blow came at the hands of the still undefeated Tennessee Titans who beat Chicago by a touchdown. For whatever reason, Tennessee was only a -3 favorite. The Titans were the most bet on team everywhere.
The New England Patriots 10 point win over the Buffalo Bills was also a knockout punch to the bookies as was the Baltimore Ravens blowout of Houston.
Why Was Tampa Bay/Philadelphia Game Tie Graded a Phillies Win?
When Monday night's World Series game between the Tampa Bay Rays and Philadelphia Phillies was suspended due to inclement weather, most fans just figured they would catch the rest of the postponed
World Series Suspended Graded a Tampa Bay Rays Loss, Phillies Win
There has never been a rain-shortened game in World Series history, and this was the first suspension.
Bookies Make Out Big Again This Weekend
The online sports books won out over the betting public in a big way for a second straight week.
Sunday Bloody Sunday for Sports Bettors
Sunday was by far one of the best NFL weekends the online bookmakers have seen in quite some time while the public suffered a massacre of sorts.
More Football Match Fixing Claims Surface
The Football Association is to examine match-fixing allegations involving a Championship match sent to them by the Sunday Telegraph newspaper.
British Bookmakers Can Weather Recession
British bookmakers the likes of William Hill, Paddy Power and Ladbrokes have a better chance of weathering a recession.
LazerWager Shuts its Doors for Good
That online sports book with the stupid name has finally bit the dust....just like a few of the banks in the US.
5 Percent on Losses Back at Sportsbook.com Through September
The largest online sports book in terms of overall customer volume,
Sportsbooks Get Some Money Back With Cleveland Browns Cover
The Cleveland Browns head into Week 3 with a 0-2 record after being listed as a favorite to win the AFC North over the Pittsburgh Steelers heading into the 2008 regular NFL season.
Bookie Bloodbath as Gambling Public Comes Through in NFL Week Two
There were three primary games during Week 2 of the NFL that the bookies had to win.
Bodog Continues to Frustrate Vendors, Players
Stories of Bodog refusing to honor contracts with vendors and advertising vehicles continued to surface over recent days with a number of affiliates complaining to Gambling911.com.
Affiliates, while still receiving installment checks from Bodog (BodogLife.com) were complaining that "customer conversions were way down" and that the company was changing its payment terms without notice.
Bookmaker.com Accepts Record Million Dollar Bet
With $1,000,000 USD on the line, professional sports handicapper Joe "The Factsman" Apricena took an early lead against BookMaker.com</
