Crime

Poker Pro Damien LeForbes Pleads Guilty in Sports Betting Scheme Tied to Shohei Ohtani’s Ex-Interpreter

The complaint alleges that, over a nearly three-year period, LeForbes’ sports betting business brought in millions through illegal wagers across Nevada and California,

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/27/2024

Odds Good for Telegram, Its Founder, According to Betting Markets

Durov is accused of allowing his platform to be used for illicit activity such as drug trafficking and the distribution of child sexual abuse images.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/27/2024

John L. Smith Says Latest Resorts World Action Sends Powerful Message to Strip's Poker Underworld

The complaint details “a culture that welcomed certain individuals with suspected or actual ties to illegal bookmaking, histories of federal convictions related to illegal gambling, and ties to organized crime.”

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/26/2024

Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Arrested: Betting Market Say He Won't Be Released By Month's End

Telegram founder Pavel Durov has been arrested in France, according to reports.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/25/2024

Exposing the Most Common Online Casino Scams

According to the latest industry estimates, the global online gambling market is expected to have two hundred and eight one million participants by 2029, bringing in a per-user average revenue of $0.45K.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Aug/22/2024

Fowl Play: Woman Stole $1.5M in Chicken Wings to Fund Gambling Addiction

Plus Genting's New York gaming license threatened by Resorts World money laundering scandal.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/20/2024

What's Next for Resorts World in Light of Damning Allegations?

Top Trending Stories: Resorts World Las Vegas Allegations - Kamala Harris Odds - D'Ante Smith Injury

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/16/2024

Resorts World Accused of Hosting Illegal Bookies

Gaming Board claims casino company allowed “a culture that welcomed certain individuals with suspected or actual ties to illegal bookmaking, histories of federal convictions related to illegal gambling, and ties to organized crime.”

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/15/2024

Crypto Exchange exBtc Founder David Smillie Accused of Using Customer Funds to Gamble Online

Crypto sites CloudBet and FortuneJack at center of probe.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/13/2024

Rochester Pair Get Home Detention in Sports Betting Case

According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, 42-year-old Louis Ferrari, the Second, and 40-year-old Dominick Sprague were convicted of conspiracy to transmit wagering information in interstate commerce and conduct an illegal gambling business. 

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/13/2024

California Bookie Tied to Ohtani Interpreter to Serve 30 to 37 Months

Mathew Bowyer, 49, entered the plea in federal court in Santa Ana. He also pleaded guilty to money laundering and subscribing to a false tax return.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/10/2024

Bookmaker to Plead Guilty in Gambling Case Tied to Baseball Star Shohei Ohtani's Ex-Interpreter

Top Trending Stories Today: Ohtani Ex-Interpreter Bookie Guilty Plea - DraftKings Surcharge - Summer Olympics Betting - Kamala Harris Odds - BetRivers

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/01/2024

Man Tied to Alabama Baseball Betting Scandal to Serve 8 Months Behind Bars

Bert Neff will also serve three years of supervised release after he gets out of prison.

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/29/2024

Does the Steam Gaming Platform Hold Key to Thomas Crooks Trump Assassination Plans?

Crooks posted "July 13 will be my premiere, watch as it unfolds."

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/18/2024

Crypto Casino Owner Gambles Away Millions in Investor Funds

Richard Kim, founder of the crypto casino Zero Edge, claims he reported himself to authorities.

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/15/2024

Odds on Trump Shooter Being a Republican or Right Winger Released at Manifold

Initially the betting markets had the then suspect as a registered Democrat at around 75%. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/15/2024

BetOnline Has Trump With 75 Percent Probability of Winning 2024 Election After Attempt on Life

Donald Trump had been priced no higher than -180 even after Joe Biden's disastrous debate but the line moved to -300 following assassination attempt at Pennsylvania rally.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/15/2024

Ex-Lawmaker Sentenced in Casino Corruption Case

Sean Eberhart will also have to pay a $25,000 fine as well as $60,000 in restitution. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/15/2024

Gambling911.com Top Stories for July 14, 2024

Trending Stories: Trump Shot - Trump Odds After Shooting - Rufus Peabody Takes on Sean Perry - Tyler Montoya WSOP Worm - Copa America Argentina vs Colombia

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/14/2024

These Were Some of the Crazier Trump Betting Markets Post Assassination Attempt

Everything to a bandaged ear to the Director of Secret Service stepping down or being let go.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/14/2024

Gambling Public Not Betting Trump Shooter is a Democrat

New York Post was reporting the shooter's identity as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/14/2024

Former NBA Player Jontay Porter Pleads Guilty in Gambling Case

Former NBA player Jontay Porter on Wednesday pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in a federal criminal case tied to the betting scandal that got him banned from the league earlier this year.

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/10/2024

Gambling911.com Top Stories for July 10, 2024

Trending Stories: Biden Crisis, Marco Rubio Now Favorite to Be Trump VP, ZenSports Tennessee Fine, DraftKings NJ Fine, Wander Franco Sexual Abuse of Minor, Betway Leaving U.S.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/09/2024

'Sauce' Says Not What It Seems Following Pic of Him Appearing Beside Notorious Mobster

New York Jets cornerback Ahmad "Sauce" Gardner came under fire over the weekend after a photo emerged of him appearing beside a Philadelphia mobster during 4th of July celebrations.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jul/08/2024

Jets Cornerback Sauce Gardner Seen Hanging Out With Philly Mobster Raises Eyebrows

Joseph Merlino has gotten himself in trouble in the past for sports betting activities, so the optics here are not great.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jul/07/2024

Two Poker Players Robbed at Restaurant Owned By Todd Brunson

Bandit ran off with bag of money destined for WSOP.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jul/06/2024

Banned NBA Player Jontay Porter to Face Federal Felony Charge

According to the complaint, the now banned player owed "significant gambling debts".

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/04/2024

Louisiana Bookies: New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lafayette and the Slippery Slope

Louisiana bookies have been an endangered species in recent years.  During the year 2008 alone over 100 bookies were rounded up across the state.  Since that time, the state has begun to regulate sports betting in all but a few sparsely populated parishes that voted against it.

Submitted by Matt Skinner on, Jun/29/2024

UK Gambling Row Among Tories Deepens

Britain’s gambling regulator has alleged that five more police officers bet on the timing of the July 4 national election, the Metropolitan Police said on Tuesday, as claims widen that people close to the government used inside information for their own profit.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Jun/26/2024

Spanky Casting Call: Who Will Play Pro Bettor in Netflix Series?

Complaint claims masked man grabbed and violently spun plaintiff around, then threatened to kill him unless he paid $500,000 to pro bettor Spanky.  So we set out on a quest to find out who might be cast as the professional sports bettor should Netflix make this into a series.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jun/26/2024

Breaking News

Types of online casino games: exploring the different variants of online gamble

As online casino gaming gains ground, so does the variety and number of games available to explore. Today it is pretty normal for an online casino to offer thousands of games at once. Going through this vast selection we'll be highlighting some of the most popular options available. These are standard games that meet the regular players' demand anytime. Read on.