MyBet Slump Continues: Reports 11 Percent Revenue Decline
Frankfurt Xetra-listed European online gambling firm MyBet reports an 11 percent revenue decline to €14.9 million for its Q1 2016 opening (period ending 31 March).
Sheldon Adelson’s Sands Corp Faces $2 Million State Fine: Violated Gambling Rules
The Las Vegas Sands Corp. faces a $2 million state fine to settle allegations that it didn’t properly account for millions of dollars it paid to a Chinese consultant in a basketball deal and received from a high roller.
Gambling Community Reacts to Haden Ware Probation, Most Agree With Judge’s Decision
Reaction within the gambling community has been generally supportive of the news earlier this week that former Internet bookie Haden Ware, who turned himself in after 18 years on the run, received only probation and no prison time for violating Federal laws against online gambling in 1998.
Congress Studying Daily Fantasy Sports at Federal Level Concludes
A hearing to determine a need for regulation of the Daily Fantasy Sports industry at the federal level took place May 11 in Washington, DC and concluded almost exactly a Noon Eastern Standard Time.
Bodog Brand Rep Blasts NBC News Ayre ‘Hit Piece’: ‘Nothing New’
Following a rather lengthy report by NBC News that uncovers leaked information pertaining to the now infamous Panama Papers, a representative from Bodog Brands commented exclusively to Gambling911.com early Wednesday.
Lindsey Graham Gets Shifty: Sneaks Online Gambling Language Into Unrelated Bill
One time US Presidential hopeful - or as GOP nominee Donald Trump might say “hopeless” – Lindsey Graham has decided to slip some anti-online gambling language into the latest House Appropriations bill.
Former Browns Player Who Stole From Children’s Charity to Pay Gambling Debts Denies Assault
BEDFORD, Ohio (Associated Press) — A former Cleveland Browns player who had his sentencing delayed in an embezzlement case while he participates in a concussion study has denied charges that he assaulted a man at a golf course over a loud radio.
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Purdum: Expect Broader Conversation on US Sports Betting at Congressional Hearing on DFS
Wednesday’s scheduled Congressional hearing to deal with Daily Fantasy Sports contests will also encompass sports betting in general.
Fugitive Co-Founder of Defunct Web Gambling Site WSEX.com Sentenced to Probation
An American who spent over 13 years as a fugitive from U.S. authorities for his role as an employee at an Antigua-based online sports betting enterprise was sentenced on Monday to six months probation.
NBC News: Panama Papers Expose Bodog Founder Calvin Ayre 'Exploits'
NBC News has learned that the Panama Papers exposing some of the secret financial dealings of wealthy individuals worldwide also reveal ties to flamboyant online gambling tycoon Calvin Ayre.
Jeremy Shockey Subpoenaed in Gambling, Drug Probe: Court Docs Reveal Death Threats, Grave Desecration
Former New York Giants tight end Jeremy Shockey has been subpoenaed as part of an FBI drug and gambling ring probe involving some close friends, ABC 10 in Miami revealed this weekend.
Haden Ware of WSEX to be Sentenced Monday: Gaming Expert Predicts ‘No Jail Time’
The final chapter in the long and sordid saga of pioneer Internet sportsbook World Sports Exchange (WSEX) will be written Monday in New York City when Haden Ware, one of the co-founders of the Antigua-based scam company, is to be sentenced in court for his role in its operation.
RI Chief of Staff Negotiating DraftKings Legality as Wife Applied for VP Job There
Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo’s Chief of Staff Stephen Neuman had been negotiating legislation tied to the fate of Boston-based DraftKings at the very time his wife was interviewing for a job as Vice President of the Daily Fantasy Sports firm.
Payout Complaints Continue to File in Against BetOWI.com, Sister Book
The Sportsbook Review website is asking that anyone having difficulty receiving payouts from BetOWI.com and its sister online sportsbook SportsBettingOnline.com contact them in an effort to gain a better view of just how extensive the situation is.
Nevada Sportsbooks Could Soon Take Bets From All 50 States
Proposed legislation in the Silver State seeks to allow those living in other states to open real money wagering accounts with legalized Nevada-based sportsbooks using smart phone apps.
Tim Donaghy Shock Claim: ‘All NBA Refs Gamble’
Disgraced former NBA referee Tim Donaghy speaking to Colin Cowherd Wednesday afternoon made a shocking claim that all refs gamble.
Shut Up! Monk Charged With Hacking Man to Death Over Gambling Dispute
A Buddhist monk has been charged with hacking a man to death with a sickle over a gambling row in Ayutthaya, Thailand, the Bangkok Post reported on Wednesday.
FDA Warns That Drug Abilify Causes Compulsive Gambling, Now Impulsive Sex
The US Food and Drug Association has issued a warning that two antipsychotic drugs, Abilify and Aristada, could cause compulsive sexual behavior, eating disorders and even compulsive gambling.
Texas AG Wants DraftKings Lawsuit Moved or Dismissed: Claims DFS Illegal
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton says he wants a lawsuit filed by DraftKings to be moved to another venue or dismissed entirely.
14 Charged in Massive Mafia-Connected New Jersey Sports Betting Ring
A major mob drug and gambling bust involving 14 people and 15 New Jersey towns was revealed this week.
TonyBet Player Claims Balance Confiscated: Forced to Keep Gambling
An Estonia-based online sportsbook founded by professional poker player and would be politician Antanas Guoga (better known as Tony G) has reportedly confiscated the wagering account of a player to the tune of $3577.
Daily Fantasy Sports Bill Signed by Tennessee Governor (Update)
Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam signed off on a bill that will make Daily Fantasy Sports in the state legal.
Sports Betting Expert Arrested on Numerous Outstanding Felony Warrants Including Rape
A sports betting expert was arrested this past Thursday on felony warrants that ranged from intimidation to theft to fraud to even rape.
Professional Golfer John Daly Living to 50 Will Pay Out $150K as Part of Bet
Fuzzy Zoehler wrongly bet that John Daly would not make it to the age of 50. The professional golfer celebrated his 50th birthday on Thursday.
Famed Vegas Reporter John L. Smith Resigns: Not Allowed to Report on Adelson, Wynn
As predicted by Gambling911.com a few months ago, one of the best reporters covering the Vegas scene has resigned from the Las Vegas Review Journal just months after casino magnate Sheldon Adelson purchased the paper.
Why So Many Bookies in Rhode Island? G911’s Thomas Somach Investigates
On December 10, 2006, police arrested a dozen bookmakers in the Providence, Rhode Island area, saying the bookies were part of a sports betting ring that took in more than $300,000 in illegal sports wagers a month.
Andrew Dice Clay: ‘I Made $1 Million in 3 Days Playing Blackjack Starting With 30K’
Comedian Andrew Dice Clay speaking on the “Joe Rogan Experience” pod cast confessed to having won $1 million over a three-day period starting off with $30,000.
Some Canadian Banks Refusing Wires, eWallets for Online Gambling
Canadian online gamblers have been reporting an inability to accept wire transfers from some banks as well as eWallet withdrawal transfers.
World’s Worst Online Sportsbook? Zenitbet Finally Pays Out 15K Rubles, Confiscates Rest
Regular readers of Gambling911.com will recall that some 41 known complaints were recently filed at sportsbook ratings site SportsBookReview.com regarding Russia-based Zenitbet.
Utah is Least Gambling Addicted State: Nevada, South Dakota Rank Number One
A recent analysis conducted by WalletHub shows that Utah is the least gambling addicted state whereas Nevada and South Dakota top the report.
