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Poker Pros Supporting Moneymaker's Decision to Sit Out WSOP

Professional poker players headed to the World Series of Poker here next month are offering their support to fellow poker pro Chris Moneymaker, who recently announced he will not be attending this year‘s WSOP out of concerns of contracting Covid.
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Former NBA, College Basketball Player Once Shot By Robber Charged With Illegal Gambling

Former Memphis Tigers and Grizzlies player Antonio Burks was found to have in his possession two poker tables, chips, cards, ledgers, surveillance cameras, and placards reading "Burks Poker Palace Rules" after a search of his home, according to police.
In-Person Gamblers Lifting US Casino Market to Its Best Year

Gamblers anxious to hit the slot machines and table games in person after a year of coronavirus restrictions are lifting the U.S. casino industry to its best year ever.
Betting Website DraftKings Buys Golden Nugget Online

Boston-based DraftKings Inc. is acquiring the online gambling subsidiary of Golden Nugget Inc. in a stock deal valued at $1.56 billion. The move adds approximately 5 million more customers to DraftKings, according to that company.
NFL Preseason Odds – Washington Football Team at New England Patriots

Week 1 of the NFL preseason gets underway Thursday when the Washington Football Team visits the New England Patriots. The teams finished with identical 7-9 records last season but the feeling was vastly different between them. For the Pats the season was a failure since they posted a losing record for the first time in decades and failed to reach the playoffs.
Free MLB Picks - Wednesday August 11, 2021

Gambling911.com has some free MLB betting picks for Wednesday August 11, 2021.
Poker Pros Pushing Back Against WSOP Covid Rules

Professional poker players planning to attend next month’s World Series of Poker here are pushing back hard against the WSOP’s special Covid rules for this year’s tournament.
What Are The Steps to Becoming a Bookie?

There are three key steps on the way to becoming a successful bookie, but none of this will happen without the use of a quality Pay Per Head service.
Breaking News: Cuomo Resigns

A nearly five-month investigation concluded that Cuomo, a Democrat, broke both state and federal laws through the sexual harassment of multiple women.
First-Ever NFL Division Series Odds for 2021

Divisional standings and playoff berths are often dependent on the season series tiebreaker, and now you can see which teams are projected to win every division matchup.
Massive Chicago Area Gambling Ring Preyed on College Kids, Prosecutors Contend

Assistant U.S. Attorney Terry Kinney insisted in a court memo Monday that Matthew Namoff, 25, deserves to spend time behind bars for his role in “facilitated gambling by underage students”. Namoff was part of a massive Chicago area gambling ring run by Vincent “Uncle Mick” DelGiudice with one of the accused even pardoned by former US President Donald Trump.
WSOP New Covid Disqualification Rules Have Players Disgusted

It seems everybody in the poker community Tuesday morning is talking about Rule 115....and with good reason.
NC Sports Gambling Bill Clears Another Committee

The measure (SB 688) was previously approved by the finance committee last week and has both Republican and Democratic support, but the bill still must clear two more Senate panels before heading to the floor for a full vote.
BetMGM Expands Into Arizona, Partnering With Gila River Hotels & Casinos, Arizona Cardinals

BetMGM announced today partnerships with Gila River Hotels & Casinos and the Arizona Cardinals for retail and online sports betting, establishing its first relationships in the state of Arizona. BetMGM plans to bring its industry leading platform online once legalized sports betting launches in Arizona.
Bet on HBO's Hard Knocks Cowboys

HBO's Hard Knocks new Season 17 kicks off Tuesday night August 10 and features America's Team, the Dallas Cowboys. People can now bet on what happens in Tuesday's premier.
Moneymaker Among the Early 2021 WSOP Casualities

The Americas Cardroom ambassador has a 9-year-old son with asthma that is unable to get the vaccine at this time.
Things You Should Know If You Are a Horse Racing Fan

Horse racing is popular in Asia, Australia, Europe, and America. Some sports enthusiasts call it "the sport of kings.” Its setup is different from those of other sports like cricket, football, volleyball, and rugby. The following are 10 things you need to know to be a successful horseplayer.
Dad Who Died of Covid Was Casino Floor Manager

The 39-year-old father of five children who died of Covid-19 after texting his wife that he 'should have gotten the damn vaccine' was an Assistant Floor Manager at the M Casino.
Super Bowl 56 Early Predictions

Former NFL tight end Anthony Becht offered his predictions for the upcoming 2021 NFL season and which team might ultimately play in Super Bowl 56.
Evander Kane’s Teammates Don't Want Him on Team Following Gambling Claims

Reports surfaced this weekend that Evander Kane’s teammates do not want him returning to the San Jose Sharks. Kane was accused by his estranged wife of gambling on his own games, allegations he has since denied.
Feds Approve Sports Betting in Florida....But Not So Fast....

Delivering a major victory to Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Seminole Tribe, President Joe Biden’s administration has allowed to go into effect a 30-year gambling deal that gives the tribe control of
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The Kathy Griffin Mike Matusow Blind Date: Comedian Recovering From Lung Surgery

Griffin was recently diagnosed with Stage 1 lung cancer and had to have half of her left lung removed. She is recovering at home.
Gane-Ngannou Fight Odds Released

After a dominant showing at UFC 265 in which Ciryl Gane beat Derrick Lewis by TKO in the third round, oddsmakers have made Gane a favorite against his former teammate, Francis Ngannou.
What Are The Odds - Women's Omnium - Cycling - Tokyo Olympics

Yumi Kajihara is the +140 odds favorite to win the Cycling Omnium Women.
Gane vs. Lewis UFC 265 Prop Bets: Gane Wins in Third Round

Gane stopped Lewis with a flurry of ground-and-pound strikes in the third round at UFC 265 on Saturday night, winning an interim UFC heavyweight title and the next shot at champion Francis Ngannou. Let's see how these props worked out.
Solid Summer Olympics for G911 Ends With a Bang Thanks to Women's Omnium

Brisk traffic for Gambling911.com throughout the Tokyo Summer Olympics culminated Saturday morning with the biggest boost thus far generated by the Women's Omnium, a cycling event.
Mayor Lightfoot Announces Deadline Extension for RFP Submissions for Future Chicago Casino

Today, Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot announced the City of Chicago has extended the deadline to respond to the casino Request for Proposal (RFP) to Friday, October 29. This extension gives potential bidders more time to fully assess the Chicago casino opportunity; conduct additional due diligence; assemble more competitive bid packages; and explore financing opportunities.
Man Arrested for Scaling 60 Story Aria Resorts to Protest Mask Mandates

22-year-old Maison Des Champs has been arrested after climbing the 60-story Aria Resort and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip in protest of the COVID-19 mask mandate. Casinos have imposed the new mandates following a surge in Covid-19 cases throughout the US in recent weeks.
Casino Chip Bandit Arrested, Charged With Theft of Lost or Mislaid Property

James Stewart, 29, of Hawthorn Woods, Illinois, has been arrested and charged with theft of lost or mislaid property after stealing another man's chips at the Rivers Casino in Des Plaines, police said.