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FBI Hot on Heels of Online Gambling Operator: Fled to Asia

FBI Hot on Heels of Online Gambling Operator

13 others apprehended as part of investigation: Arrest warrent out in EU, USA

Submitted by Guest on, Mar/24/2017

Hvor mange spillere vil konkurrere i Poker NM i Dublin 2017

Hvor mange spillere vil konkurrere i Poker NM i Dublin 2017

Coolbet har lagt ut odds på hvor mange spillere som skal delta i årets NM i poker i Dublin.

Submitted by Guest on, Mar/24/2017

Phil Mickelson Confirms He Won’t Be Called to Testify in Billy Walters Trial

Phil Mickelson Confirms He Won’t Be Called to Testify in Billy Walters Trial

“I’m out. I won’t be called,” Mickelson said, without saying how he knows that.

Submitted by Guest on, Mar/23/2017

Betfair List of Restricted Countries: Includes Germany, France, Portugal

Betfair List of Restricted Countries: Includes Germany, France, Portugal

The full updated list of Betfair restricted countries appear here

Submitted by Guest on, Mar/23/2017

Types Of Poker Bonus Codes Explained

Types Of Poker Bonus Codes Explained

Online poker rooms depend on the number of player traffic in order to keep their site alive. You can’t blame them for trying to get as many players on their tables as possible. These poker sites use different tactics in order to achieve that goal.

Submitted by Payton on, Mar/23/2017

Former U.S. Attorney Talks FBI Investigation of Wichita Poker Pro

Former U.S. Attorney Talks FBI Investigation of Wichita Poker Pro

Former U.S. Attorney Randy Rathbun told KWCH12 Wednesday some cases can take months to present to a grand jury.

Submitted by Guest on, Mar/23/2017

Gambling Debts and Prostitutes Take Center Stage at Billy Walters Trial

Gambling Debts and Prostitutes Take Center Stage at Billy Walters Trial

Witness also testifies to stealing from a battered women's charity

Submitted by Guest on, Mar/22/2017

How Many Players Will Compete in 2017 Norwegian Championship Main Event?

Coolbet.com has posted odds on the number of players OVER/UNDER that will officially play in this year’s Norwegian Championship Main Event in Dublin.

Submitted by Guest on, Mar/22/2017

Poker Players Go Off on PokerStars ‘Overcharging’ and ‘Not Honoring Agreements’

PokerStars Panama Tournament winner:  "It's time he stands up for everyone and makes it known that they need to make changes to help the players!!!"

Submitted by Guest on, Mar/22/2017

Lufthansa Heist Suspect, John Gotti Grandson Busted in Latest Mob Takedown

Lufthansa Heist Suspect, John Gotti Grandson Busted in Latest Mob Takedown

Gotti grandson already behind bars for eight years on drug charges

Submitted by Guest on, Mar/22/2017

Wiretaps of Russian High Rollers in Trump Tower Occurred 3 Years Previous to Election

Wiretaps of Russian High Rollers in Trump Tower Occurred 3 Years Previous to Election

33 individuals charged for their involvement in illegal gambling ring run out of Trump Tower

Submitted by Guest on, Mar/22/2017

Bill to Prevent Gambling Expansion in Florida Sails Through House

Bill to Prevent Gambling Expansion in Florida Sails Through House

Bill passes with an 11-7 vote in subcommittee but future remains uncertain

Submitted by Guest on, Mar/22/2017

Star Witness Tells of Giving Insider Tips to Betting Pro Billy Walters

Star Witness Tells of Giving Insider Tips to Betting Pro Billy Walters

The former chairman of Dean Foods told jurors at a criminal trial Tuesday that he fed secrets about the company to a professional gambler for over seven years

Submitted by Guest on, Mar/21/2017

Did the FBI Wiretap Russian Poker Pro in Trump Tower?

Did the FBI Wiretap Russian Poker Pro in Trump Tower?

Almost completely forgotten is what happened to Trump’s tenants in Apartments 63A and B, reportedly just below the president’s three-story penthouse

Submitted by Guest on, Mar/21/2017

Police Officer Guns Down Knife Wielding Assailant at Casino

Police Officer Guns Down Knife Wielding Assailant at Casino

Suspect refused to obey orders according to police

Submitted by Guest on, Mar/21/2017

Overbetting in Poker – Strategy

Matt Berkey, Andrew Brokos and Dave Woods share their insight into the strategy of overbetting in poker

Submitted by Guest on, Mar/21/2017

Billy Walters Insider Trading Trial Revelations: Tipster Bet $150K on Blackjack Hand

Billy Walters Insider Trading Trial Revelations: Tipster Bet $150K on Blackjack Hand

Walters is accused of profiting from inside tips he got from former Dean Foods chairman

Submitted by Guest on, Mar/20/2017

Bitcoin Steadies After Biggest 3-Day Free Fall in Over Two Years

Bitcoin Steadies After Biggest 3-Day Free Fall in Over Two Years

Bitcoin regained its footing on Monday, having suffered its heftiest falls since early 2015

Submitted by Guest on, Mar/20/2017

Woman Charged With Embezzling $20K From Flint Child’s Charity for Children

Woman Charged With Embezzling $20K From Flint Child’s Charity for Children

A 53-year-old Flushing, Michigan woman has been charged with obstruction of justice and six counts of felony embezzlement.

Submitted by Guest on, Mar/20/2017

Season 5 of Big Brother Features Poker Pro Kevin Martin: 'Ultimate Game of Mental Warfare'

Season 5 of Big Brother Features PokerStars Team Pro Kevin Martin

This will be his second shot to win and take away $100,000 for the first prize.

Submitted by Guest on, Mar/20/2017

Sales Manager Wins $95k on HPT

Sales Manager Wins $95k on HPT

Local sales manager Michael Scarborough topped a field of 436 this weekend at Belterra Casino Resort for his first Heartland Poker Tour (HPT) title.

Submitted by Guest on, Mar/20/2017

Bookies Off to Solid Start to Kick Off March Madness

Bookies Off to Solid Start to Kick Off March Madness

"Fast and furious" action reported at the Las Vegas sportsbooks

Submitted by Guest on, Mar/20/2017

Florida Drops Charges Against Attorney Accused of Leading Gambling Ring

Florida is dropping all charges against an attorney accused of leading a $300 million gambling ring that led to the 2013 resignation of Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll.

Submitted by Guest on, Mar/20/2017

Lawyer Sentenced to Prison for Trying to Kill Sports Handicapper

Lawyer Sentenced to Prison for Trying to Kill Sports Handicapper

A lawyer who tried to kill a noted sports handicapper three times has been sentenced to prison, Gambling 911 can exclusively report.

Submitted by Guest on, Mar/19/2017

What Killed the Mob in Western New York?

What Killed the Mob in Western New York?

The Buffalo News features a story this weekend on whatever became of Western New York State’s crime families.

Submitted by Guest on, Mar/19/2017

Is Owning a Sportsbook Worth It Anymore?

Is Owning a Sportsbook Worth It Anymore?

A bookie agent is what is known as an independent bookmaker, you have your player list, you collect and pay them directly, but you sub-contract the rest.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mar/18/2017

Dafabets Establishes Hub in Kenya

Dafabets Establishes Hub in Kenya

Asian-focused Dafabets has set up a hub in Nairobi, Kenya as a means of getting a foothold in the African market.

Submitted by Guest on, Mar/17/2017

79-Year-Old Woman Embezzled Over $1.2 Million for Gambling

79-Year-Old Woman Embezzled Over $1.2 Million for Gambling

Police say a 79-year-old Omaha woman embezzled more than $1.2 million from her employer and blew it gambling at casinos.

Submitted by Guest on, Mar/17/2017

Tabcorp Fined $35 Million

Gambling firm failed to comply with anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financial obligations

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mar/16/2017

Pay Per Head Agent Tips - 6 Tips to Effectively Cold Call

Pay Per Head Agent Tips - 6 Tips to Effectively Cold Call

Pay per head agents looking to grow sportsbooks need to make cold calls. It can be intimidating, so here are some tips to help be prepared for a cold call.

Submitted by Guest on, Mar/16/2017

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