Gambling News
‘Crack Cocaine of Gambling’ Could be Biggest Enemy Facing British Army
In a scathing report filed by the Daily Express, a chorus of serving soldiers and gambling charities have warned about the dangers of gambling machines on bases.
Bookmaker so Convinced of No BREXIT They Offer Best Odds and Money Back if Vote Leave Loses
Founder Offers €1 Million Charity to Bet on Leave to Nigel Farage
BoyleSports Withholds £13,700 From Player: Claims System Error
A North Belfast man has reported the Irish-based bookmaker BoyleSports.com refuses to pay out winnings of £13,700 after he placed £4 across three bets online on the Poland, Croatia and Germany opening games of the Euro 2016 tournament last Sunday.
Poker Pro, Alleged Ponzi Schemer Chris Ferguson Gets Full Wrath of Poker Community at WSOP
Gambling911.com has reported on how poker pro and alleged ponzi schemer Chris Ferguson has reemerged after a five year absence to take part in this year’s World Series of Poker, much to the dismay of most everybody in the poker community.
Revel Owner Balks at Having to Get Casino License
The new owner of the former Revel casino in Atlantic City said Friday that he won’t begin reopening the property while state gambling regulators insist that he get a casino license.
Kiwi Online Gamblers Guide as New Zealand Player Population Expands
While it is illegal to advertise online casinos in New Zealand, the nearly 5 million residents of this beautiful Southwestern Pacific nation can still gamble over the Web with Internet sites based both within New Zealand and outside its jurisdiction.
‘Maniac’ Who Sexually Mutilated Woman Working at Bookie Shop Sentenced
An unemployed drifter and gambling addict, Vijay Singh, has been sentenced to life for the brutal rape of a 22-year-old cashier at a British bookmaking shop. The female victim has not been identified in the press due to the nature of the crime.
Choose Your Poker Paradise With WSOP PCPC Satellites Every Sunday
What’s your ideal poker vacation? If you’re like a lot of people, you dream of winning the World Series of Poker Main Event, claiming millions in prize money, and donning that coveted gold bracelet.
NFL Commissioner’s NYS Assemblyman Cousin Says DFS is Gambling
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says that Daily Fantasy Sports is not gambling. The league has entered into partnership deals with both FanDuel and DraftKings through its various franchises.
Nordic Gaming Group Founder Starts Coolbet
Coolbet was launched a month ago, just in time for Euro 2016. In a time where utmost of new online gaming companies are using white label solutions, whether its Casino or Sports, Coolbet has developed an own platform and Sportsbook.
Negreanu Lashes Out at Chris Ferguson: ‘Now He Kinda Weaselly Comes Back (to WSOP)’
Some folks – maybe most folks – aren’t too thrilled with the notion that five time World Series of Poker bracelet winner Chris “Jesus” Ferguson has returned to the WSOP after five years of silence….and he remains silent.
Legalized Pot, Not More Gambling, Could Save Atlantic City
Forget gambling, nightclubs or spas. One New Jersey lawmaker believes the future of Atlantic City may lie in pot.
Drunken Vanessa Selbst Stands to Lose Millions From WSOP Side Bet
Poker pros often will make side bets while playing in tournaments, some bigger than others and some….well….bolder than others.
Lawyer for Jerry Sandusky Charged With Attempted Tax Evasion: Used Money for Gambling
A lawyer who represented former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky at his child sex abuse trial faces new tax-related charges.
PA House May Reconsider Internet Gambling Legislation
Pennsylvania House Republicans are counting votes to see whether there is enough support to revive legislation to expand casino-style gambling to airports, bars, off-track betting parlors and casino-run websites.
Fox News Correspondent Rick Leventhal Ties Knot With Poker Pro Beth Shak
Fox News correspondent Rick Leventhal has tied the knot with Beth Shak after meeting just four months ago. They eloped in a midnight Vegas wedding last week.
Man in Sports Handicapper Extortion Case Indicted for Threatening Businessman
A Florida man accused for sticking a head to a Fond du Lac, Wisconsin liquor magnate has been indicted on three felony charges this week.
New York Senate Approves Online Poker in State
Legalized online poker in the state of New York has taken a giant step forward with the state Senate approving bill 53 at 7:30 pm Tuesday.
NHL Will Have Expansion Team in Las Vegas
The NHL is reportedly ready to bet on an expansion franchise in Las Vegas, a move that would make the league the first to put a major professional sports team in the resort city known primarily for gambling.
Albany GA Bookies Follow Local Gambling Case With Interest
A high profile Albany Georgia illegal gambling case has many local bookies cringing. Criminal charges against Albany businessman Bob Brooks are being sought.
High Five Tournament Series Sees Total Prize Pools Top $1 Million
They came for the $942,000 in guaranteed prize money, but what they got was access to tournament prize pools that exceeded expectations. Americas Cardroom’s most recent High Five Tournament Series featured total prize pools worth $1,012,475
American Powerball Guide – How and Where to Play
In January 2016, the jackpot reached $1.6 billion, which caused a buying frenzy. Hundreds of millions of tickets were sold throughout the world.
BetFred to Pay £800,000 After Failing to Comply With Anti-Money Laundering Rules
British bookmaker BetFred will be required to pay £800,000 following an investigation whereby it was determined the business failed to comply with the UK Gambling Commission’s anti-money laundering and social responsibilities.
FanDuel and DraftKings in Merger Talks
The two largest daily fantasy sports companies, FanDuel Inc. and DraftKings Inc., are in early-stage talks to merge, people familiar with the matter said on Monday, as the industry faces a crackdown by U.S. states over whether it runs illegal gambling.
Shanghai Airport Blast Culprit was Indebted Gambler, Say Police
The man responsible for a weekend blast at Shanghai's Pudong International Airport that injured five people, including himself, was an indebted gambler who warned on Chinese social media that he intended to kill, police said on Monday.
Pete Rose Back in Gambling: Will Shill for Daily Fantasy Sports Site
It was inevitable. The professional athlete most closely identified with gambling--Pete Rose--and the nation's newest form of sports gambling--daily fantasy sports--have joined forces with Rose becoming the face of dfs site fanDaction.com.
Las Vegas Sun: How Trump Bankrupted His AC Casinos and Still Made Millions
The Las Vegas Sun featured a report Sunday morning on how the now shuttered Trump Plaza Casino and Hotel along with the recently sold Trump Marina Hotel and Casino brought in millions for GOP presumptive US Presidential nominee Donald Trump while hundreds of jobs were dissolved.
Oddsmakers Make Elizabeth Warren Favorite to Be Democratic Vice President
The oddsmakers have spoken and Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren has been instilled as the 4-1 favorite to be presumptive Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton’s Vice Presidential running mate. Clinton is seeking to become the first female President of the United States.
Remains Found in Providence Those of Mobbed Up Nightclub Owner Missing Since ‘93
DNA has concluded the remains found behind a Providence, RI mill are those of a nightclub owner missing since 1993.
Jiri Horak a Millionaire for 10 Seconds: Friends Thought He Won WSOP Colossus II Event
Czech poker player Jiri Horak did not win the WSOP Colossus II event in 2016 and the million dollars that came with that victory. Just don’t tell that to his friends.
