Gambling News
Poker Game Robbed by Man in Horse Mask
Police are on the lookout for an armed robber who donned a horse mask while holding up a Boulder, Colorado card game.
MGM Gets 50 Percent Stake in Atlantic City’s Borgata Hotel
Boyd Gaming said Tuesday it's selling its 50 percent stake in Atlantic City's top casino to MGM Resorts International, which owns the other half.
UGA Bookie Pleads Guilty: Ran Betting Business From Campus Apartment
A University of Georgia student has plead guilty for bookmaking on the college’s Athens campus.
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.
Online Sales Result in Record Lottery Sales
The internet is driving up ticket sales across the world according to a recent report in the UK. Despite being a relatively new addition to the iGaming world, online lottery sites are gradually winning over players and that's created a renewed sense of interest in the game.
11 States Could Legalize Daily Fantasy Sports By Year’s End
As many as 11 states may adopt regulations permitting and regulating daily fantasy sports by the end of the year, according to an analyst who closely tracks the issue.
First Laundering Case Involving Bitcoin: Digital Currency Not Money
Bitcoin has become a popular method of moving money in and out of one’s online wagering account over the past year but now the anonymous digit currency has come under fire by law enforcement.
Man Loses Wife as Part of Bizarre Bet
A man bet away his wife as part of an Indian Premier League (IPL) wager with another man.
‘Real Time’ Host Maher Calls Root’s Cited Climate Change Study ‘Bull****’
Vegas sports handicapper and one time Libertarian Vice Presidential nominee Wayne Allyn Root appeared on “Real Time With Bill Maher” in order to defend presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump.
Nevada Gambling Revenue Down 2 Percent in April
LAS VEGAS (Associated Press) — Nevada gambling revenue was down more than 2 percent in April compared with last year, in part due to a quirk in how the state counts slot revenue.
PaySafe Shareholder Revolt Over Executive Pay Surfaces
Shareholders at alternative online payment provider, Paysafe Group Plc, have revolted against the company’s current executive payment structure.
Root on ‘Bill Maher’: Illegal Mexicans are ‘Pouring Over the Border’
Vegas sports handicapper and one time Libertarian Vice Presidential running mate Wayne Allyn Root got into a testy debate with fellow guests of the HBO show live broadcast of “Real Time With Bill Maher” Friday night. The show’s host, Maher himself, didn’t let Root off easy either.
Evolution of Sports Gambling in the 21st Century
There is sufficient evidence that humans have been gambling since the dawn of time to make the assumption that gambling is in fact instinctual.
NBA Commish Adam Silver Gets It When It Comes To Betting
Adam Silver gets it, and he's going to keep repeating it until people finally listen. Forget the conspiracy theories about No. 1 picks and why Draymond Green gets to play after a couple well placed kicks.
Paddy Power Trump Weiner Wager: G911 Investigates Cockeyed Controversy
Yes it's true, we get right to the point and chat with a rep from Paddy Power to determine if the just-announced Donald Trump "penis bet" is real or just a stunt. Check out this hilarious transcript of said chat
Online Gambling Website StakeStake.com Operators Arrested: Ties to the Mob
Six men were arrested and charged with running the online gambling website StakeStake.com Thursday.
Gambling Kingpin ‘Elvis’ has Extensive Arrest History
A man accused of running a multi-million dollar sports betting ring in three different states has a history of gambling arrests dating back several years.
Seminole Gaming Debuts Power Bank, Self-Pay Jackpot
Seminole Gaming recently introduced Power Bank and Self-Pay Jackpot at all of its casino properties. Created by Scientific Games, Power Bank is a new and enhanced way to play slots.
New Low? Bookmaker Taking Bets on the Size of Donald Trump’s Genitalia
Europe’s most controversial online bookmaker, Paddy Power, announced on Thursday it has begun taking bets on the size of US Presidential candidate and presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump’s male sex organ.
46 Arrested in Massive Multi-State Gambling Bust: 'Elvis' Among Those Taken Down
46 individuals from three states have been arrested in what investigators say is a large-scale criminal enterprise involving gambling, money laundering and racketeering.
Online Gambling Experts Suggest Smart Phone Usage Will Cause Industry to Explode
People attending a major gambling conference say Internet gambling has tremendous growth potential in the United States as the use of smartphones continues to grow.
‘Real Housewives of NJ’ Star Kathy Wakile New Rep for PalaBingoUSA.com
Guess who the new brand ambassador for New Jersey online bingo site PalaBingoUSA.com is? It’s celebrity chef and “Real Housewives of New Jersey” star Kathy Wakile!
SportsLock.com The Latest Daily Fantasy Sports Site to Shut Down
- Company to stop offering contests on Thursday May 26
- SportsLock.com co-founder: ‘It ‘s so hard to be an independent operator right now”
- Customers funds must be withdrawn by May 31
- Some customers might not be aware of closure until they are ready to start playing again come Football season
Another casualty in the beleaguered Daily Fantasy Sports sector this week as Chicago-based SportsLock.com has announced it will cease offering contests for cash effective May 26.
HOODunnit? Sportsbook at Hooters in Vegas Robbed Monday Night
Hoo knew? Hooters in Las Vegas has a sportsbook? Well it was robbed early Monday evening. None of the girls or patrons were harmed during the incident.
Fugitive ‘Vegan Bernie Madoff’ Makes Bail: Gambled Away Investors Funds
A woman referred to as the “Vegan Bernie Madoff” has managed to post her $335,000 bail after she was found to have pilfered nearly $2 million from her popular vegan restaurant leaving employees and investors high and dry.
Online Poker Bill in Pennsylvania Fails
Legislation that would expand casino-style gambling to airports, bars, off-track betting parlors and casino-run websites is stalling in Pennsylvania's House of Representatives.
Soulja Boy's '$400 Million' Deal With Online Poker Group More Smoke and Mirrors?
Last week, Gambling911.com brought you the story of a new celebrity-endorsed online poker Tribal venture out of Oklahoma backed by the likes of Justin Bieber, Floyd Mayweather, Jr. and that state’s Governor’s daughter, Christina Fallon.
Otobet.com Complaints: Slow Payouts in Recent Weeks
The online bookmaker grading website SportsBookReview.com claims it has seen a sudden spurt of payout complaints lodged against Otobet.com in recent weeks.
Donald Trump Mafia Ties: Politico Author Claims Numerous Relations
One of presumptive Republican nominee for US President Donald Trump’s least favorite media outlets, Politico, filed a report over the weekend attempting to establish the real estate mogul’s possible ties to the Mafia.
Atlantic City Saved: Won’t Run Out of Money
New Jersey lawmakers have agreed on an Atlantic City rescue package to keep the struggling gambling resort city from running out of money.
