Gambling

Twitch Pulls Plug on Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Skin Gambling

The social video streaming site Twitch has warned its streamers not to broadcast or promote Counter-Strike: Global Offensive on its service.

Submitted by on, Thu, 07/14/2016 - 21:38

Thieves Caught on Video Stealing Safe From Paddy Power Bookie Shop

A group of thieves dressed in black were seen using a wooden plank to load a safe stolen from a Paddy Power shop into a black van.

Submitted by on, Thu, 07/14/2016 - 12:16

Valve Says They'll Start Cracking Down On Gambling Sites That Use Steam

Following over a week of silence when it was uncovered that two YouTubers with millions of subscribers had ownership interests in a site they repeatedly promoted without full disclosure, video game developer Valve has finally spoken out.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Wed, 07/13/2016 - 21:43

Best Sportsbook Betting Tips

More and more people are getting involved with the challenge and excitement of sports betting. Many of them have found that the safest and most convenient way to do their sports betting is online by going to a top rated sportsbook.

Submitted by on, Wed, 07/13/2016 - 16:03

MGM Launches First Ever Real Money Mobile Tournaments in Vegas

MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) has launched a mobile gaming platform, easyPLAY® Mobile Tournaments, the first digital and interactive tournament to be offered by a regulated casino in the United States.

Submitted by on, Wed, 07/13/2016 - 12:24

Online Gambling in PA: Decision Will Have to Wait Until the Fall

State government began operating Tuesday under a $31 billion election-year spending bill that nevertheless lacks the tax collections to sustain it for the entire fiscal year, and lawmakers say they are scrambling to fix that before it draws a lawsuit or bond downgrade.

Submitted by on, Tue, 07/12/2016 - 19:58

Five Indicted for Running New York City Sports Betting Ring

The Queens DA office has announced the indictment of five individuals charged with enterprise corruption – a violation of the New York State Organized Crime Control Act – and 1^st Degree Promotion of Gambling.

Submitted by on, Tue, 07/12/2016 - 19:08

Rob Gronkowski to Take Part in First Ever DraftKings ‘Fantasy Sports Fest’

DraftKings on Tuesday announced it will host the first ever “Fantasy Sports Fest” at Gillette Stadium this August (exact dates not immediately known at the time this was going to press).

Submitted by on, Tue, 07/12/2016 - 12:47

Bookmakers Slash Odds on Obama UFO Disclosures

Stephen Bassett's advice on what reporters should be asking their Government and Prime Ministers representatives.

Submitted by on, Tue, 07/12/2016 - 11:01

Rocket League Not Interested in Gambling Amidst Recent Scandals

An upcoming Rocket League update is set to introduce a new loot system that practically mimics that of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) whereby players will be able to purchase keys to unlock random drop crates containing cosmetic items.

Submitted by on, Mon, 07/11/2016 - 23:32

Gambling Primates Steer Towards High Risk Big Win Choices, Study Reveals

A study, conducted by Professor Wolfram Schultz at the University of Cambridge and his team, discovered that when food is introduced, monkeys are able to weigh up the choices they face and even show mild risk-taking behavior.

Submitted by on, Mon, 07/11/2016 - 16:49

Sports Betting 'Tsunami' Leaving Young Lives in Ruins

ABC Australia this past weekend featured a scathing report on the lives of young men “left in ruins” from sports betting.

Submitted by on, Mon, 07/11/2016 - 11:36

PA Governor Allows Spending Plan With Online Gambling Measure Into Law

In an unexpected move that immediately raised a host of legal questions, Gov. Wolf said on Sunday that he will allow the $31.5 billion spending plan the legislature has sent him to become law - even though there is no plan for how to pay for it.

Submitted by on, Sun, 07/10/2016 - 19:24

PA Lawmakers Meet Sunday: Legalized Online Poker Fate to be Determined

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives will return for an unusual weekend session as Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf and lawmakers face big budget decisions.

Submitted by on, Sun, 07/10/2016 - 16:11

Five Year Old Girl Ran Messages to Italy’s Top Mafia Boss

A five-year-old girl was utilized to run secret messages (handwritten notes known as “pizzini”) for Italy’s most wanted and – at the time of his disappearance - most powerful mob boss, Matteo Messina Denaro.

Submitted by on, Sun, 07/10/2016 - 15:09

Virtual Assault Rifles, Minors and Online Gambling Perfect Together

Welcome to the new unregulated Wild West world of online gambling, one that features, among other things, virtual assault rifles.

Submitted by on, Sat, 07/09/2016 - 23:29

Forbes: ’Counter-Strike: Global Offensive’ Gambling Scandal ‘Beyond Contempt’

Trevor ‘TmarTn’ Martin and Tom ‘ProSyndicate’ Cassell, the two YouTubers behind the scandal, have run a long-con, willfully, gleefully scamming their own fans—many of whom are just kids—and then dodging accountability after the fact....

Submitted by on, Fri, 07/08/2016 - 20:11

Delaware DOJ Declares Daily Fantasy Sports Illegal in That State

The Delaware Department of Justice announced Friday that real cash Daily Fantasy Sports sites have officially been ordered to cease operations in that state.

Submitted by on, Fri, 07/08/2016 - 15:50

63 Page Forfeiture Request Submitted in Legends Sports Case

US Attorney Mark A. Yancey submitted a 63 page forfeiture request last week against Legends Sports founder Bartice “Luke” King and six other individuals as well as the business itself.

Submitted by on, Fri, 07/08/2016 - 12:57

Parrot Witness to Murder – ‘Don’t F***ing Shoot Me’: Gambling Addiction Center Stage

Glenna Duram of West Michigan appeared in court Thursday accused of killing her husband just over a year ago.

Submitted by on, Fri, 07/08/2016 - 11:57

TmarTn's Lawyer Says ‘No Further Public Comments’ Regarding Gambling Scandal

Shamed YouTube star Trevor "TmarTn" Martin has yet to respond to requests for comment on the matter of his promotion of an online gambling website while failing to disclose his co-ownership interest in said site.

Submitted by on, Thu, 07/07/2016 - 21:02

NY Times: American Casinos Will Look More Like Video Game Arcades

The New York Times featured a story on how some land-based casinos could soon look like video gaming arcades.

Submitted by on, Thu, 07/07/2016 - 16:05

Casino Fined for Discriminating Against Older and ‘Less Attractive’ Females

The owners of a Colorado casino will have to pay out $250,000 to four women they refused to employ based on their age and their looks.

Submitted by on, Thu, 07/07/2016 - 12:30

Quick Online Bookie Tips: Sports Bettors Are Wagering On During July

Get your books ready with this quick guide to July sports events your players will definitely be wagering on. Grab PayPerHead.com’s $3 per head deal today.

Submitted by on, Thu, 07/07/2016 - 11:58

Valve Public Silence in Wake of Gambling Scandal ‘Unconscionable’

The fallout from a scandal involving popular YouTubers failing to disclose their ties to an online gambling site continued Wednesday with a lawyer representing a player suing the game developer over “illegal gambling” saying that Valve’s public silence is “unconscionable”.

Submitted by on, Wed, 07/06/2016 - 17:21