Entertainment

So Much for That Vanessa Rouso ‘Big Brother’ Conspiracy as Poker Pro Goes Bust

She was supposed to have been anointed the winner in an effort to promote an upcoming poker program, so said the conspirators two weeks ago. 

In the end, however, poker pro Vanessa Rousso finished third on this year’s “Big Brother”.

Early reports, now debunked, were carried across the Internet, as well as Gambling911.com:

The claim is that producers of the show want to use her win as a vehicle to promote her new show in which Rousso hosts Vegas poker tournaments.

Submitted by Ace King on, Sep/24/2015

‘Black Mass’ The Whitey Bulger Story in Theatres Friday

Shakespeare had his tortured Hamlet, his ambitious Macbeth, his malevolent Iago, his warring Montagues and Capulets.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Sep/17/2015

‘Big Brother’ Rumors Stun Poker World as Vanessa Rousso Lover Calls BS

Gossip sites have insisted that “Big Brother 17” has been fixed to ensure poker pro Vanessa Rousso will win this season in an effort to promote her new show “Poker Face”. 

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Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Sep/16/2015

‘Big Brother 17’ Fixed: Poker Pro Vanessa Rousso Preset Winner Claims Site

The gossip website Celebrity Laundry is claiming that poker pro and former Sports Illustrated swimsuit model Vanessa Rousso is the fixed winner of “Big Brother 17.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Sep/14/2015

‘Black Mass’ Mobster Film to Premier September 18

“Black Mass”, the film starring Johnny Depp as Boston mobster James “Whitey” Bulger, is set to hit theatres September 18.

Set in 1970’s South Boston, the film looks at Bulger’s work as an informant for the FBI in an effort to destroy rival Mob factions. 

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Aug/31/2015

Entertainment Odds: Next Mars Sighting After Giant Crab, Ghost Female, Monster Rat

In case you’ve been too caught up following politics, it may have escaped you that life has been discovered on Mars.  Everything from a beautiful human-like woman to a crashed space ship to a giant crab of all things.  See If Dave Mason of BetOnline Offers Odds on Next Mars Sighting Here

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Aug/30/2015

Wayne Root to be Executive Producer of New Investigation Discovery Series

The former 2008 U.S. Vice Presidential nominee on the Libertarian ticket, Wayne Root, will act as Executive Producer for a new true crime show to debut on Investigation Discovery.

Root, who is also a contributing writer to the Gambling911.com website and best selling author, was given the green light this week for his idea by the popular cable network.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/28/2015

DraftKings Teams Up With Bad Boy Dan Bilzerian: Let Them Eat Unicorn Cake

One of the behemoths in Daily Fantasy Sports, DraftKings.com, has decided to team up with one of poker’s most colorful characters, Dan Bilzerian. 

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Aug/24/2015

Jared Fogle Future Betting Off Limits But NFL Player Arrests Wagers are Available

Many folks have been inquiring as to when online gambling sites intend to begin offering betting odds on Jared Fogle, the longtime former Subway spokesperson who plead guilty Wednesday to charges of distributing child pornography and illicit sexual conduct with a minor.

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Aug/19/2015

Ben Affleck Former Nanny Takes Private Jet Trip to Vegas With Boss, Tom Brady

The former nanny of “Batman” star Ben Affleck reportedly took a trip to Las Vegas with her boss and New England starting quarterback Tom Brady.

The proof appears on Christine Ouzounian’s four fingers, each of which is fitted with one of Brady’s Super Bowl championship rings.  The photo was obtained exclusively by the New York Post.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Aug/18/2015

Dan Bilzerian Does Not Have an STD: Sues Website That Claims Otherwise

Poker pro Dan Bilzerian, who got his own Emojis this week, has filed a lawsuit against a website claiming he caught a sexual transmitted disease (also known as an STD).

That website is none other than The Dirty, which some say kicked off the Bilzerian phenomenon.  The Dirty has long been known to bust on Bilzerian.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Aug/12/2015

Poker Playboy, Instagram Sensation Dan Bilzerian Gets Own Emojis

Poker pro Dan Bilzerian, the so-called “King of Instagram”, has gotten his very own Emojis that can be downloaded via one of two apps.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Aug/12/2015

League of Legends Betting Odds for Sunday July 26

Sportsbook.ag has your League of Legends betting odds for Sunday’s eSports.  North American customers are welcome.

2015 League of Legends Championship - Week 9 NA LCS Summer Season - CA

Team Dignitas -260

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Jul/25/2015

The Ultimate Miami Hot Spots Guide for Daily Fantasy Sports Expo 2015

It’s our home stomping ground and nobody knows better the top hot spots for those attending the upcoming Daily Fantasy Sports Expo than Gambling911.com.  

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/25/2015

‘Dead Trigger 2: eSports Tournament’ Offers Gambling Element

Cashplay and Gamblified have teamed up to introduce zombie-laced “Dead Trigger 2: eSports Tournament”, allowing players globally to compete for real money prizes. 

“Dead Trigger 2: eSports Tournament” has opponents attempting to survive and killing off as many zombies as possible. 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jul/21/2015

‘Britain at the Bookies’ to Showcase Coral Bookmaking Staff and ‘Degenerate’ Gamblers

A three-part documentary entitled “Britain at the Bookies” is set to air Monday evening (20 July, 2015: 21:00) on BBC.  The film documents every day life behind the scenes at Coral, one of the United Kingdom’s largest bookmaking firms.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jul/20/2015

Caitlyn Jenning to Cry During ESPYs Speech Will Pay $120

Caitlyn Jenning crying during her speech at Wednesday night’s ESPYs will pay out $120 for every $100 bet or $12 for every $10 bet.

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Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jul/15/2015

Caitlyn Jenner ESPYs Betting Odds: Color of Dress, Cries During Speech, More

BetOnline.ag has just released a bunch of original Caitlyn Jenner ESPY’s betting odds and props for her appearance Wednesday night.

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Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jul/14/2015

Gambler Demands Big Tips Back After Losing Two Weeks Later: Threatens Staff

A “generous” gambler tipped the betting staff big after his huge windfall only to demand all the money back after suffering a significant loss two weeks later.  He even threatened the staff at one point.

Police were called to the BetFred bookmaker shop in Manchester after being advised of the individual’s demands.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jul/12/2015

Poker Pro Vanessa Rousso Becomes Head of ‘Big Brother’ Household: Opts Out of WSOP

While most poker pros are participating in this week’s World Series of Poker Main Event, Vanessa Rousso, a former Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model, is appearing in that experiment known as “Big Brother”.  

She’s among the front runners to win and was just nominated Head of the Household.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jul/10/2015

Aaron Paul the Next Hans Solo? He’s Mum at World Series of Poker

“Breaking Bad” star Aaron Paul is rumored to be playing Hans Solo in an upcoming “Star Wars” spinoff.  Paul is currently participating in the World Series of Poker Main Event and has yet to respond to said rumors.

He did, however, provide a hint on his Instagram page of the official “Star Wars” handle.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jul/09/2015

Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest Betting Odds 2015: How Many Will Chestnut Eat

(Gambling911.com Sports Betting Wire) – We already know reigning champion Joey Chestnut is going to win the legendary Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest this 4th of July.  So instead of offering an unappetizing line on the winning, our friends at AceSportsbook.com have released odds on the OVER/UNDER number of hotdogs Chestnut will end up eating.  

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Jul/02/2015

It’s Official: Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner Divorcing… Gambling to Blame

Compulsive gambling has destroyed yet another marriage:  This time that of celebrity power couple Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner.

The two are splitting after 10 years of marriage but Gambling911.com had already reported the couple was toast earlier this month.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Jun/30/2015

‘Goodfellas’ Stars Demanded Cash Payments Confesses Film’s Writer

(Gambling911.com News Wire) – During a Q&A session this past week to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the film release “Goodfellas”, that movie’s writer Nick Pileggi told audience members that many of the actors demanded cash payments in lieu of checks.

“They were paid out of petty cash,” Pileggi told audience members at a Film Forum on West Houston Street in Manhattan Tuesday night.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jun/27/2015

Poker Pro Vanessa Rousso Among House Guests for ‘Big Brother’ Season 17

(Gambling911.com News Wire) – Poker pro Vanessa Rousso was among 14 house guests in the season premier of CBS’ “Big Brother” reality series that debuted June 24.  It is Part 1 of a two-part premier. 

“Big Brother” has entered its 17th season.  It is a reality television game competition in which contestants live together for several months without any contact to the outside world. The winner receives a $500,000 cash reward.

Rousso’s housemates appear below by scrolling down.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Jun/25/2015

Tom Holland Replaces ‘Poker Jerk’ Toby Maguire in Popular ‘Spiderman’ Franchise

A relatively unknown actor has been cast to play “Spiderman” in the popular Marvel film franchise.  He replaces Toby Maguire, a poker player with a penchant for being a “jerk at the tables”.

That’s how famed poker hostess Molly Blom referred to Maguire in her memoirs “Molly’s Game” posted late last year.

He “was the worst tipper, the best player, and the absolute worst loser,” according to Bloom, who organized high stakes celebrity poker games Maguire played in.

Submitted by Ace King on, Jun/23/2015

Latitude360.com Becomes First Chain of Fantasy Sports Restaurants: Buys PlayMLF

Today, Latitude360 (LATX) (www.latitude360.com), the “ultimate upscale multi-dimensional entertainment eatery,” continues to embark on a nationwide expansion by acquiring Major League Fantasy (MLF) (

Submitted by Press Release on, Jun/22/2015

‘Mafia 3’ Release Tease Comes Via Twitter

(Gambling911.com News Wire) – “Mafia 3” from 2K Games is coming, this according to voice actor Rick Pasqualone.  He took to Twitter over the weekend to make the announcement.  It has been a long time coming.

From the Master Herald:

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jun/22/2015

David Simon Creating New Series About The Mafia, 70’s Porn Scene

(G911 News Wire) - The Mafia and porn.  Sounds titillating.  Both will take center stage in a new series being developed by David Simon (“The Wire”, “Treme”).  It is being billed as a show about 1970’s Time Square before it got taken over by Disney.  Back then it was one of the seediest places on Earth.  Porn was everywhere.  The Mob often controlled it.  Simon is teaming up with his writing partner from both aforementioned shows, George Pelecanos.  An air time is not yet known.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jun/17/2015

Odds Released on Who Will Be The Next James Bond: First Black Bond Possible

British bookmaker William Hill has released odds on who will play the next James Bond in the popular film franchise.  Damien Lewis had his odds slashed Monday from 25-1 to 3-1.

“This is an unprecedented gamble, as for no apparent reason we have seen bets of up to £200 on Damian Lewis being named as the next Bond. This might well be significant,” said William Hill spokesman Rupert Adams.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Jun/15/2015

Breaking News

What Will Explode Next? Betting Market Opens on Israel Lebanon War

Just one day after pagers used by hundreds of members of the militant group Hezbollah exploded, more electronic devices detonated in Lebanon Wednesday in what appeared to be a second wave of sophisticated, deadly attacks that targeted an extraordinary number of people.