Gambling

Gambling Bust Tied to Gambino Crime Family Results in 17 Arrests: One a Former NYPD Officer

The charges — detailed in an 84-count indictment — alleges the enterprise raked in $22.7 million in illegal bets along with half a million dollars in usurious loans.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/06/2024

Gambling News as it Happens: June 6 8:30 AM

What a dramatic way to pop the bubble in Event 16: $5,000 8-Handed NLH!, co-conspirator tied to Jontay Porter gambling scandal arrested trying to leave country.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/06/2024

Matt Savage: Time to Ditch the Hoodie

Poker players have turned post-Covid pandemic masking into an art form.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jun/05/2024

Gambling News as it Happens: June 4 5 PM

Legendary Vegas hotel selling off everything that's not bolted down, Phillies infielder banned for betting, attorney believes Bally's tampered with machine to conceal evidence of $2.5 million win.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jun/04/2024

Shohei Ohtani Officially Clear in Gambling Scandal

Ohtani’s ex-interpreter and close friend, Ippei Mizuhara, 39, was fired by the Los Angeles Dodgers following allegations of illegal gambling and "massive theft" of the Japanese baseball superstar's funds back in March.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/04/2024

Tucupita Marcano Gets Lifetime MLB Ban for Betting on Baseball

Marcano was found to have placed 387 baseball bets, including 231 MLB-related wagers, between Oct. 16, 2022 and Nov. 1, 2023, totaling over $150,000.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/04/2024

San Diego Padres Infielder Tucupita Marcano Faces Ban for Sports Betting

San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano, 24, is facing a potential lifetime ban for betting on baseball after Major League Baseball received information that he wagered on games involving the Pittsburgh Pirates when he was with the team last season.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/03/2024

Fast Track to Vegas Main Event: Win a $12,500 Package to Play

"We are guaranteeing 40 total packages in our Vegas Main Event Satellites on June 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th!," ACR Poker revealed on Monday.

Submitted by Ace King on, Jun/03/2024

Gambling News as it Happens: June 3 3 PM

FanDuel nears deal for naming rights to Diamond Sports channels, Ron "Cigar" Sacco to be inducted into Bookie Hall of Fame, UK suspends cricket athlete & soccer official over illegal bets

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jun/03/2024

Gambling News as it Happens: June 3 11:30 AM

Evolution Gaming accuses lawfirm of defamation, Pritzger bets DraftKings, FanDuel won't leave Illinois over hefty tax hike, Justin Jefferson, Vikings Agree to 4-year, $140M Deal and latest WSOP reports.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jun/03/2024

Alan Keating & Neymar Jr Coming to Hustler Casino Live Blockbuster Streaming Event

Poker pro Peter becomes biggest HCL winner ever Friday night.  Alan Keating has the second biggest pot ever at HCL.

Submitted by Ace King on, Jun/01/2024

Qualify to Play Chris Moneymaker Heads Up

World Series $10K Main Event: Entry included

Submitted by Ace King on, May/31/2024

Israel Palastine Conflict Spills Over Into Poker Forum

Mike "The Mouth" Matusow tells Dan Bilzerian to "go suck d***" while Bilzerian says "F*** Israel", then there is a more heated, but civilized, dialog between Daniel Negreanu and Justin Bonomo on the subject.

Submitted by Ace King on, May/30/2024

Bovada Betting Accounts in Michigan Closing?

Ignition Casino accounts expected to close as well after gambling firm sent a cease and desist letter.

Submitted by C Costigan on, May/30/2024

Crypto Casinos: The Future of Secure and Anonymous Betting

The world of online gambling is rapidly evolving, and crypto casinos are at the forefront of this revolution. These innovative platforms leverage blockchain technology to offer a level of security and anonymity that traditional online casinos can't match.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, May/30/2024

Bet the Biggest Loser - Hustler Casino Live Million Dollar Game

Biggest loser odds for this event had Alan Keating coming in at +525, Santosh at +488, Stanley Tang at +488, Brandon Steven at +525 and Peter at +525.

Submitted by Ace King on, May/29/2024

POT-ty Break: Player Bolts for Bathroom in Middle of Hand at WSOP

Connor Richards was playing in the Event #2: $500 Casino Employees No-Limit Hold'em when one of those at his table apparently couldn't hold it.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, May/29/2024

Will Any Player Lose All Their Chips? - Million Dollar Game Day 4: Bet On It

This betting market is for Day 4, scheduled to start at 5 PM ET this Friday, and is available at Polymarket.

Submitted by Ace King on, May/29/2024

ACR Poker Pro Tom Dwan Down Nearly $1 Million at Million Dollar Game After Day 1

This year's Million Dollar Game, which can be watched live below, is being played May 28-31.  It features an astonishing $1 Million Buy in.

Submitted by Ace King on, May/29/2024

Scottie Scheffler Assault Charges Dropped: Odds Were at 66 Percent

A hearing took place Wednesday to address the criminal case against the world No. 1 golfer.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, May/29/2024

Will Alan Keating VPIP Go Above 70%? - Million Dollar Game Day 4

You can bet on Alan Keating's VPIP going above 70% on Day 4 (Friday) of The Million Dollar Game, which is streaming live from Hustler Live.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, May/28/2024

Largest Pot Over $3 million at the Million Dollar Game Day 4 Betting Market Available

The 2024 World Series of Poker kicked off Tuesday May 28 but all eyes this week may very well be on The Million Dollar Game being played at Hustler Live.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, May/28/2024

DraftKings Stock Sees Worst Hit in Two Years With Illinois Sports Betting Tax Likely

Illinois lawmakers are pushing for a graduated tax structure of up to 40% of gross gambling revenues, up from a flat 15%.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, May/28/2024

2024 WSOP Kicks Off Tuesday May 28: Full Schedule, New Events, More

The 2024 World Series of Poker gets underway May 28 with two events: The $5,000 No-Limit Hold’em Freezeout Champions Bounty Eight Max and $500 No-Limit Hold’em Casino Employees.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, May/28/2024

Bill Walton Dead: Wanted Legalization of Sports Betting

The great Bill Walton has died at the age of 71 following a cancer battle.

Submitted by C Costigan on, May/27/2024

Rage Against Vegas Casino Garages: Binions, Venetian Hour Long Wait to get Out

line of cars trying to get out of the Venetian parking garage.

While this may not affect tourists, Vegas locals are becoming increasingly infuriated by the current state of casino parking as it is driving them insane.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, May/27/2024

Do You Have What it Takes to Be a Bookie?

It's the second oldest profession but over the last decade bookmaking has evolved to the point where anyone can do it....you just need the proper tools and support.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, May/25/2024

FanDuel Early Investors, Founders in Breach of Fiduciary Duty Suit Against Flutter Can Proceed

FanDuel founder Nigel Eccles offers his take on the matter.  "We look forward to vigorously pursuing our claims."

Submitted by C Costigan on, May/25/2024

Unibet Replacement in PA Announced

A Gambling911.com World Exclusive Report: Unibet is out and Mohegan Pennsylvania Sportsbook is in.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, May/24/2024

Reverend Al Sharpton Takes on DraftKings and FanDuel: 'Disproportionately Impacting Black Americans'

"When a duopoly takes hold, consumers are the biggest losers, and the most vulnerable consumers − including Black Americans − bear the brunt of that harm," Reverend Al writes.

Submitted by C Costigan on, May/24/2024

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