Gambling
What’s Everybody Betting On – February 16: Kansas vs. West Virginia
Gambling911.com looks at what the public is betting on February 16, 2015, whether it’s a high volume game or side that is getting some heavy lopsided action.
Today is all about College Basketball and not much else but we have some good games on tap for Monday evening.
William Hill and 888 End Takeover Talks, Nio Acquires Guts.com
William Hill, Great Britain’s biggest bookmaker, has confirmed they ended talks to buy 888.com.
Shares in 888 Holdings plunged in early morning trading Monday as a result of the news.
“Due to a significant difference of opinion on value with a key stakeholder, it has not been possible to reach agreement on the terms of a possible offer and the board of the company has agreed with William Hill to terminate discussions,” 888 said.
Two New Counts Against Bonanno Mobster Suspected in 1978 JFK Heist
A one time high ranking member of the Bonanno Crime Family suspected in a 1978 heist at JFK Airport has received two additional undisclosed charges against him.
What’s Everybody Betting On – February 14: College Hoops Lines, NBA All Star Game
Gambling911.com looks at what the public is betting on February 14, 2015, whether it’s a high volume game or side that is getting some heavy lopsided action.
Everybody seems to be on the West in Sunday night’s NBA All Star game with nearly 75% of the backing. The West was a -3 point favorite.
8 Arrested in South Florida for Running Sports Betting Ring Tied to Mob
A multi-million dollar sports betting ring with ties to the Genovese Crime family has been busted by Broward County Police in South Florida.
Eight men were arrested as a result of the investigation, including a 66-year-old grandfather.
What’s Everybody Betting On – February 13: Arizona, Valparaiso, Blackhawks
Gambling911.com looks at what the public is betting on February 13, 2015, whether it’s a high volume game or side that is getting some heavy lopsided action.
Not a ton going on Friday evening as we prepare for Saturday’s huge College Basketball slate and the NBA All Star Break contests.
Bwin.Party Shares Tank as Hopes for Buyer Diminish
Shares in the FTSE 250 online gambling company Bwin.Party lost almost a fifth of their value Friday after reports surfaced that a potential suitor had stopped pursuing the struggling company.
The shares fell 18.95p to close the day at 83.55p.
The gambling firm was in talks to be acquired this past November but discussions reportedly stalled.
Ray Rice Gets $1 Mil Contract Offer From Daily Fantasy Sports Site ProDraftLeague
A daily fantasy sports site has offered NFL player Ray Rice a $1 million sponsorship deal to represent their company. Rice was suspended by the NFL after he was observed punching his then fiancé in an Atlantic City casino elevator. His former team, the Baltimore Ravens, cut the star soon afterwards.
Bookmaker Looks for Boost With Morgan Spurlock ‘Inside Man’ Bitcoin Survival Piece
CNN’s Morgan Spurlock “Inside Man” plans to take us inside the world of anonymous digital currency Bitcoin on Thursday February 19, 2015 at 9 pm EST and online gambling site Bookmaker.eu is hoping to capitalize on what will likely be a mini-surge of sorts on folks trying out the mysterious currency.
Gamblers Must Return $1.5 Mil to Casino: Judge Orders Unshuffled Cards Void Game
ATLANTIC CITY (Associated Press) - Gamblers who won $1.5 million at a casino after realizing the cards hadn't been shuffled have been ordered to return the money.
State Superior Court Judge Donna Taylor has sided with the Golden Nugget casino in its long-running dispute with 14 gamblers who say the fault wasn't theirs and they should be allowed to keep their winnings.
55-Year-Old Becomes First Female to Win Daily Fantasy Sports Championship
A 55-year-old female by the name of PSmiles has become the first woman to ever win a live daily fantasy sports championship.
Criminal Probe of Christie-Adelson Relationship, PokerStars Runaround Possible
New Jersey Republican Governor Chris Christie is being accused of preventing the world’s largest online poker room, PokerStars, from entering into a deal with Atlantic City’s Resorts Hotel and Casino and his relationship with casino mogul and GOP mega donor is being cited as the reason why.
PokerStars made plans to open a $10 million poker room at the Resorts Casino back in June 2013.
What’s Everybody Betting On – February 12: Cavs, Iowa
Gambling911.com looks at what the public is betting on February 12, 2015, whether it’s a high volume game or side that is getting some heavy lopsided action. Not a whole lot of betting activity for this slow day as we head into the All Star Weekend festivities and lack of NBA game betting.
Adelson Crony Push to Ban Internet Gambling a Threat to Gun Owners
Casino billionaire and GOP mega donor Sheldon Adelson’s attempt to pass legislation that would ban most forms of Internet gambling in the U.S. continues to not only frustrate proponents of regulated Web gambling, but has also managed to anger the far right.
Attorney Jeffrey Ifrah to Speak at First Ever Daily Fantasy Sports Expo
One of the most prominent attorneys in the world of fantasy and gaming, Mr. Jeffrey Ifrah, has been slated to speak at the first ever Daily Fantasy Sports Expo in sunny Miami Beach this August 6-7.
FINRA Investigation Into Amaya, PokerStars Acquisition Could Scare Off US Suitors
PokerStars had hoped to potentially enter the U.S. regulated online poker market through an acquisition by Canadian gaming firm Amaya. Those hopes could soon be dashed with fears over an ongoing investigation into last year’s blockbuster acquisition being conducted by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).
Daily Fantasy Sports Expo to be held August 6-7, 2015 in Miami Beach
First ever trade show and conference covering the daily fantasy sports industry. DFSE plans to bring new faces to the industry, introduce unique methods of thinking and provide the ultimate networking experience for executives.
New York, NY--Ticonderoga Ventures, Inc. announces the Daily Fantasy Sports Expo ( www.fantasysportsexpo.com ) on August 6-7, 2015 at the Miami Beach Convention Center.
What’s Everybody Betting – February 11: Warriors, Hawks, NC State, Mavs
Gambling911.com looks at what the public is betting on February 11, 2015, whether it’s a high volume game or side that is getting some heavy lopsided action.
Casino, Online Poker Owner Charged With Attempted Murder: Blew Up Attorney’s Car
A Canadian businessman has been charged with attempting to murder an attorney in the Dominican Republic. The Lawyer, Fernando Arturo Baez Guerrero, had been hired by Antonio Carbone to run his troubled casinos on the Caribbean island.
William Hill in Talks to Acquire 888.com: Shares Jump Over 20 Percent on News
(Reuters) - Online gambling company 888 Holdings has received a takeover approach from Britain's biggest bookmaker William Hill, it said on Tuesday,, lifting its share price by more than 20 percent.
The statement from 888 came shortly after The Times newspaper reported that William Hill had held advanced talks over a 750 million pound ($1.14 billion) offer as it looks to accelerate expansion of its online gaming operations.
The report said William Hill had reached a preliminary agreement with the 888 board on an offer at 210 pence a share.
Bellator 133 Fantasy Real Money Tournament First of Its Kind Introduced by Draft Ops
LAS VEGAS - Draft Ops, the newest provider in fantasy sports, announced today the launch of their first ever $10K Fantasy real money tournament for Bellator 133: Manhoef vs. Shlemenko event to be held on Friday, February 13 on SpikeTV.
The kickoff of the $10K Fantasy tournament marks the largest real money tournament offered by Draft Ops to date and will be offered for every Bellator live event broadcast. The tournament is guaranteed with limited entries available.
Daily Fantasy Sports Sites in Hot Water Over Ad Claims Long Allowed by UK Agency
Yet another of the big daily fantasy sports sites, DraftKings.com, has been named in a class action suit claiming false advertising as it pertains to bonus offers. The case was filed in a South Florida court.
Best Bets – February 10, 2015: Notre Dame, LSU, Arsenal and the Bruins
Gambling911.com has the public favorites for February 10, 2015 best bets either with lopsided sides, totals or the games themselves. Essentially, who is everybody betting on today.
American Conservative Union the Latest to Oppose Online Gambling Ban
Yet another conservative group has come forward to express its opposition to online gambling prohibition introduced by Utah Republican Congressman Jason Chaffetz last week. The legislation is heavily backed by GOP mega donor and casino magnate Sheldon Adelson.
Chinese Casino Operator, Former Mining Exec Executed
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Philly Mobster Anthony Nicodemo Pleads Guilty in Shooting Death
Reputed Philadelphia mobster, Anthony Nicodemo, has plead guilty in the December 2012 shooting death of Gino DiPietro.
"Yes," he told Philadelphia Common Pleas Court Judge Jeffrey P. Minehart. "No," he said. "Guilty," he said three times.
Minnesota the Latest State to Push for Legalizing Sports Betting
A Minnesota lawmaker will introduce a bill to legalize sports betting Monday, following in the footsteps of New Jersey.
State Rep. Phyliss Kahn (DFL-Minneapolis) understands the uphill battle she faces especially in light of the professional leagues filing suit against New Jersey in an effort to try and quash that state’s attempts to institute sports betting.
Fantasy Site DailyMVP.com Puts Twist on Fantasy Daily Scoring: Lands Tom Brady
Thomas Somach writes that DailyMVP.com uses a unique golf-like handicapping system to equalize performers.
LOS ANGELES -- There are so many fantasy sports leagues out there these days that the leagues have to do something spectacular to garner attention.
One that is doing just that is DailyMVP (www.dailymvp.com), which uses a unique business model that mimics the dynamics of a player's handicap in golf.
