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Poker Cheater Ali Tekintamgac Allowed at WPT Championship: Threatens Players

German poker player Ali Tekintamgac was permitted to play at this year’s WPT Championship despite an outcry from fellow players like Daniel Negreanu

Submitted by Patrick Flanigan on, May/16/2011

Allegations That IMF Boss Tried to Rape French Journalist Tristane Banon

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, May/16/2011

Former NBA Star Charles Oakley Sues Over Alleged Beat Down at Aria Casino

Charles Oakley claims he was wrestled and punched by Aria Casino security, causing possible permanent disablement

Former New York Knicks All Star and current Charlotte Bobcats Assistant Coach Charles Oakley is suing the Aria Casino over an alleged “gang style beat down” he says he endured on that property.  The casino is owned by MGM Resorts International and located at the newly constructed City Center.

From the Associated Press:

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, May/15/2011

Wayne Rooney Chest Shaving Tweet and Manchester United Prop Bets

Wayne Rooney shaved his chest and tweeted to the world and Gambling911.com presents a number of great Manchester United celebratory prop bets. 

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, May/14/2011

Lawsuit: Chuck E. Cheese “Operating Illegal Gambling Business”

The Chuck E. Cheese restaurant franchise is being sued for operating what one parent calls “illegal gambling businesses”. 

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, May/12/2011

PokerStars US Affiliates Screwed

Submitted by Guest on, May/10/2011

FIFA Members Accused of Seeking Bribes: One Wanted Knighthood

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, May/10/2011

Indicted Online Poker Room PokerStars Contributed to 68 Nevada Political Campaigns

A total of $227,000 was reportedly contributed to the mid-term election campaigns of 68 Nevada candidates, the Las Vegas Review-Journal claimed on Saturday.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Apr/16/2011

University of San Diego President Plays Down Sports Bribery Scandal

Mary Lyons, President of the University of San Diego, does not believe a recent point shaving scandal that has rocked the school’s basketball program will have any long time effect.

The USD President told the San Diego Union-Tribune Thursday: “The (sports bribery) incidents that have brought our University into the national spotlight are indeed serious, but they do not define us."

The implications are serious nonetheless. 

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Apr/14/2011

Mommy Dearest: Lebron’s Mom Slap No Impact on Heat Play, Odds

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Apr/14/2011

X Factor Betting Scam Victims Can Sue Fired Virgin Employees

Three sacked Virgin Media employees can be sued by X Factor fans for perpetrating an elaborate betting scam.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Apr/08/2011

X Factor, Virgin Media Caught Up In Betting Scam

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Apr/07/2011

Gambling Senator Says “No” to Gambling Expansion

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Apr/02/2011

Phil Ivey Looks Stoned

He may have been perfectly sober for all we know, but a set of photos that popped up of poker pro Phil Ivey appear to have caught the player at an especially “bad” time.

“He looks either stoned or drunk,” observed Gambling911.com’s own Thomas Somach.  Emphasis on the word “look” since we weren’t exactly there to administer a blood test.

The photos in question were taken during an event in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. 

To be fair, one does not necessarily associate Ivey and his squeaky clean image with drinking or recreational drugs.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Apr/01/2011

GoDaddy.com CEO an Elephant Killer

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Apr/01/2011

Brendan Fevola Can’t Kick His Gambling Addiction

Submitted by Greg Tingle on, Mar/28/2011

Sebok Takes to Twoplustwo to Defend Himself

Submitted by Guest on, Mar/23/2011

Plum TV Exec to Pay $1.2 Million Debt

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mar/23/2011

Plum TV Exec Won’t Pay His Casino Debt: Profiled on ABC News

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mar/22/2011

Daniel Negreanu’s Latest Rant: More Racist Nonsense Says Somach

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Mar/17/2011

Prahlad Friedman vs. Justin Bonomo Fight Gets More Ugly

Submitted by Patrick Flanigan on, Mar/16/2011

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