Gambling News
New Jersey Seizes $69K in Unclaimed Atlantic City Jackpots
New Jersey gambling regulators have seized more than $69,000 in unclaimed jackpots won by gamblers at three casinos who couldn't prove they were old enough to gamble legally, or who left the premises without cashing in.
Chinese Embassy Ready to Assist Gambling Tycoon Jack Lam
Mainland China has said it is prepared to offer consular assistance to a local gambling junket magnate Jack Lam following an order for his arrest by Philippine authorities and its President last week.
Books Get Nailed in Sunday NFL
A big Pittsburgh Steelers cover and later the Packers beating Seattle at home helped nail the coffin for bookies Sunday.
Gronk a Mobster?
Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowsky may essentially be done for the rest of this season following surgery but we may be seeing plenty more of him during the offseason.
Macau Eases Gambling Crackdown Concerns After Casino Shares Plummet
Macau, the world's biggest gambling hub, moved on Friday to clarify it had not tightened daily cash withdrawal limits for Chinese gamblers
Oulala clinches the Best Fantasy Sports Product Award
Oulala.com, the daily fantasy sports (DFS) operator and B2B provider, won the award for 'Best Fantasy Sports Product' at SBC Awards ceremony in London.
John Glenn: Patriot and Hero But a Foe of Gambling
John Glenn, who died Thursday at age 95, was an American patriot. He was also no friend of gambling as this Thomas Somach expose reveals.
JPMorgan Employee Charged in Stealing $5 Mil From Bank to Pay Off Gambling Debts
A former JPMorgan Chase & Co employee who has been ordered to attend counseling for gambling is facing criminal charges that he engaged in a scheme to defraud the bank out of $5 million in order to pay personal debts.
Casino Stocks in US and Australia Plummet as Crackdown Continues
Crown Resorts in Australia dropped as much as 8 percent in trading Thursday as a crackdown on gambling continues with a shock move announced heading into the weekend.
PMs Crack Down on ‘Crack Cocaine’ of Gambling, Stocks Plummet
British bookmakers fear the worst is yet to come as a group of MPs have called for a tougher stance on fixed odds betting terminals, referred to as the “crack cocaine of gambling”.
Vegas on the Potomac: MGM National Opening Makes Big Splash in DC
$1.4 Billion Resort Fuses Energy of Las Vegas with Rich History of Capital Region
US First Artic Blast Means More Web Poker and the $4 Mil Super Series
The weather outside is frightful throughout much of the northern portion of the United States to close out the week as the first artic blast of this new fall/winter season debuted.
Reputed Mobster and Brothel Owner Pleads Guilty in Plot to Kill Rival
A Nevada man said to be part of a New Jersey mob family for which HBO’s “The Sopranos” was modeled after has admitted to plotting the death of an organized crime rival.
Ohio Mayor Pleads Guilty to Illegal Gambling, Racketeering
A former longtime northeast Ohio mayor accused of taking bribes in exchange for jobs and running an illegal gambling house has pleaded not guilty to numerous charges.
Lam Still on Lam as Philippines President Takes Aim at Casino Tycoon
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered the arrest of Jack Lam, one of Asia's top casino kingpins, on charges of economic sabotage and bribery, according to the country's police chief.
Sordid Lifestyle of Slain Aussie Mobster Revealed by Ex-wife
The ex-wife of slain Aussie mobster Pasquale Barbaro says he would read Bible verses to his children during the day and film naked escorts in the evenings.
Boston Attorney Swindled Thousands From Clients for Drugs, Gambling
Authorities say a Boston attorney swindled tens of thousands of dollars from clients and associates and used the money to lease a Mercedes-Benz and rent an $11,000 penthouse apartment.
The Demise of Tourney Poker, Pro Proclaims
This poker pro has declared the end of tourney poker as we know it today.
Pete Rose Ex-Bookie Found Dead: Was Once Shot in Head
A man found dead in his Ohio apartment last month has been identified as a former bookie for baseball hits leader Pete Rose.
Patrik Antonius Wants to be the Next Dan Bilzerian
Finnish poker pro Patrik Antonius may have a tough time dethroning the self-proclaimed King of Instagram Dan Bilzerian, though he'll give it a try
If US Election Result is Reversed, Clinton Bettors Out of Luck
William Hill says Trump bettors can keep winnings, but implies it won’t pay those who wagered on Hillary
Philippines Gambling Czar on the Lam, Fears Duterte Police Squads
The Philippines Department of Justice has issued a “Be on the Lookout” bulletin for Macau casino tycoon Yin Lok Lam, better known as Jack Lam. The Government has revoked his investor’s visa.
Regulators Look at Possible Impact of Legalized Marijuana on Casino Sector
Gambling regulators in Massachusetts are looking into the possible impact of legalized marijuana on the state’s emerging casino industry.
10 AGs Want Online Poker Banned
Ten US state Attorney Generals have signed onto a letter asking that online poker be banned.
Paddy Power Co-Founder Says ‘Ban Crack Cocaine of Gambling
Fixed odds gambling terminals allow one to place a €120 every 20 seconds
Holy S*%@ Part 2: Poker Playing Pedophile Priest in Jail on $1 Million Bail
When Father Kevin Gugliotta wasn’t uploading images of little Johnny being fondled, you could find this holy man playing in poker tournaments.... and winning.
First of Four Casinos Opens in Upstate New York: Hope to End Decades of Decline
The first of four planned casinos opened with a flurry of balloons, confetti and uncertain visions of economic resurgence on Friday as New York ushered in a new era of state-sanctioned gambling aimed at reversing decades of upstate decline.
Not a Good Day for Bookies Following Solid Results Saturday
The books did not fare well in early NFL Week 13 games though the exposures were somewhat limited.
President-Elect Donald Trump Blocks Doyle Brunson on Twitter
In a shock move, US President-Elect Donald Trump (or someone who manages his account) blocked lifelong 82-year-old Republican poker icon Doyle Brunson on Twitter.
A Bad Place to be a Bookie Right Now: Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, Colorado and the area around it is no place to be a bookie this College Football season.
