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John Gotti Grandson Gets 8 Years Prison Sentence
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His namesake plead guilty this week following an arrest last August
MLB Commish: Reconsidering Stance on Sports Betting
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With Donald Trump now in the White House, there is renewed interest in getting sports betting legalized.
$100 - $1500: 175% Free Play Bonus for College Basketball, NBA, More
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Free play bonus offered for month of February
Books Do The Right Thing After Lady Gaga Screws With Them a Little
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From first song to whether she was actually wearing pants, Lady Gaga drove prop gamblers and bookies a little nuts Sunday.
Will Tom Brady’s Jersey Be Recovered by the End of February? Bet on It
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Odds are good he’ll recover it, at least in the mind of the BetOnline oddsmakers
Rivers Casino and Resort Opens in Upstate New York
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A new casino has opened in upstate New York for the second time in a week.
Trump Would ‘Seek Input From Lots of Law Enforcement’ Before legalizing Sports Betting
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"Well, what I’d do is I’d sit down with the commissioners," the US President said
Bill Would Allow Developer to Re-Open Revel Without License
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A New Jersey legislator is pushing for a change to the state's gambling laws that would enable the owner of the former Revel casino to reopen it without getting a casino license.
The Hottest Playboy Playmate Just Endorsed PremierPerHead.com
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See what's got bookies all hot and bothered..... other than that Patriots Super Bowl win
Icahn to Sell Former Trump Casino, Taj Mahal
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Billionaire investor Carl Icahn says he will try to sell the former Trump Taj Mahal casino in Atlantic City, blaming a failed bill by the leader of New Jersey’s state senate as the last straw.
Las Vegas Gets Absolutely Destroyed by Patriots Super Bowl LI Win
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To make matters worse, lots of big bets came on the Pats at huge odds after they fell way behind
Police Seek Suspect in Casino Garage Shooting
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Baltimore police have arrested one individual and are seeking another in the double-shooting that occurred in the Horseshoe Casino parking garage last weekend.
Neighbor Who Tried to Mow Down Sports Handicapper Enters ‘Mental Illness’ Plea
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A retired Whitehall Township attorney accused of thrice trying to run down his neighbor and pet cat admitted to having stopped taken his medication for mental illness at the time of the incidents.
$117.8 Million Raked in Nevada Poker Rooms in 2016
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2016 was a decent year for poker in Nevada as it was reported that $117.8 had been raked in state poker rooms during last year.
Steve Wynn Ex Attorneys Barred From Suit Over Stock
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The attorneys for Elaine Wynn, the ex-wife of casino mogul Steve Wynn, have been barred from participating in a stock lawsuit while considering whether to disqualify them completely.
Where Can I Bet on Lady Gaga Hair Color for the 2017 Super Bowl
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One of the more popular 2017 Super Bowl betting props will be on Lady Gaga’s hair color during the Halftime Show.
Judge Urges Release of ‘Reformed’ Mobster: Now Taking Spin Classes
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A Brooklyn federal judge has asked prosecutors to reduce the sentence of a “reformed” mobster, citing his spin classes among other life changing activities.
Goodell: Work to be Done Before Raiders Move to Vegas
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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the league has not made a determination about Las Vegas as the host of a team for the league.
Gold Cup 2017 Preview
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With the Cheltenham Festival just 6 weeks away we are going to take a look at the jewel in the festival crown, the Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup, run over an extended 3m2f. It has been won by some National Hunt greats over the years, with the likes of Arkle, who had to see off the previous Gold Cup winner Mill House twice in the mid 60's when racking up a Gold Cup hat-trick.
Hearing Scheduled Thursday for Man Accused of Trying to Mow Down Sports Capper
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Tried to run down "Philly Prince" and his cat on three different occasions
New York Pumps Up Gambling Treatment as it Expands Gambling
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Thousands of new slot machines and table games debuting this month as part of New York state's casino growth spurt are bringing not only more chances to gamble, but also millions of dollars more to help problem gamblers.
Wayne Root to Present US President Trump With Sports Betting Op-Ed
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The time to legalize sports betting, both land-based and online, is now, insists the 2008 Liberatarian Vice Presidential running mate turned conservative radio host, Wayne Allyn Root.
Nevada Casinos Win About $11.3 Billion in 2016
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LAS VEGAS (Associated Press) — Nevada officials say gambling revenue in the state was up 1.3 percent in 2016 compared with the previous year.
Amateur Poker Player Stuns Pros at Aussie Millions
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An amateur poker player from Melbourne who won $1.6 million from an initial $130 investment has described the experience as a "mad dream".
Adelson Turns His Back on Raiders: Team Still Committed to Vegas Move
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Casino magnate Sheldon Adelson has backed out of a deal to relocate the Oakland Raiders to Las Vegas.
Mischievous Paddy Power Erects Road Closure Signs Outside Liverpool Stadium
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One of the greatest marketing companies in any sector – not just the sports betting realm – Paddy Power has once more gained plenty of free press with their latest mischievous tactics.
How Long Will it Take Luke Bryan to Sing The National Anthem Super Bowl Prop Bet
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There is betting on how long it will take country music artist Luke Bryan to sing the National Anthem.
Brent Musburger Leaves ESPN to Create Sports Betting Network in Vegas
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The South Point sports book is set to be the hub for Brent Musburger’s new sports betting network.
Mobster Wanted to Wait Until After Super Bowl to Turn Himself In
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Anthony “The Kid” Camisa was one of 46 charged last August as part of East Coast mobster syndicate
MGM National Harbor Drives Record Revenue to Maryland’s Casinos
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State gaming officials say the opening of MGM National Harbor helped Maryland’s six casinos bring in record revenue.