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Casino Stocks in US and Australia Plummet as Crackdown Continues

Casino Stocks in US and Australia Plummet as Crackdown Continues

Crown Resorts in Australia dropped as much as 8 percent in trading Thursday as a crackdown on gambling continues with a shock move announced heading into the weekend.

Submitted by Guest on, Dec/08/2016

PMs Crack Down on ‘Crack Cocaine’ of Gambling, Stocks Plummet

PMs Crack Down on ‘Crack Cocaine’ of Gambling, Stocks Plummet

British bookmakers fear the worst is yet to come as a group of MPs have called for a tougher stance on fixed odds betting terminals, referred to as the “crack cocaine of gambling”. 

Submitted by Guest on, Dec/08/2016

Vegas on the Potomac: MGM National Opening Makes Big Splash in DC

Vegas on the Potomac: MGM National Opening Makes Big Splash in DC

$1.4 Billion Resort Fuses Energy of Las Vegas with Rich History of Capital Region

Submitted by Guest on, Dec/08/2016

US First Artic Blast Means More Web Poker and the $4 Mil Super Series

US First Artic Blast Means More Web Poker and the $4 Mil Super Series

The weather outside is frightful throughout much of the northern portion of the United States to close out the week as the first artic blast of this new fall/winter season debuted. 

Submitted by Guest on, Dec/08/2016

Reputed Mobster and Brothel Owner Pleads Guilty in Plot to Kill Rival

A Nevada man said to be part of a New Jersey mob family for which HBO’s “The Sopranos” was modeled after has admitted to plotting the death of an organized crime rival.

Submitted by Guest on, Dec/07/2016

Ohio Mayor Pleads Guilty to Illegal Gambling, Racketeering

A former longtime northeast Ohio mayor accused of taking bribes in exchange for jobs and running an illegal gambling house has pleaded not guilty to numerous charges.

Submitted by Guest on, Dec/07/2016

Lam Still on Lam as Philippines President Takes Aim at Casino Tycoon

Lam Still on Lam as Philippines President Takes Aim at Casino Tycoon

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered the arrest of Jack Lam, one of Asia's top casino kingpins, on charges of economic sabotage and bribery, according to the country's police chief.

Submitted by Guest on, Dec/07/2016

Sordid Lifestyle of Slain Aussie Mobster Revealed by Ex-wife

Sordid Lifestyle of Slain Aussie Mobster Revealed by Ex-wife

The ex-wife of slain Aussie mobster Pasquale Barbaro says he would read Bible verses to his children during the day and film naked escorts in the evenings. 

Submitted by Guest on, Dec/07/2016

Boston Attorney Swindled Thousands From Clients for Drugs, Gambling

Authorities say a Boston attorney swindled tens of thousands of dollars from clients and associates and used the money to lease a Mercedes-Benz and rent an $11,000 penthouse apartment.

Submitted by Guest on, Dec/06/2016

The Demise of Tourney Poker, Pro Proclaims

The Demise of Tourney Poker, Pro Proclaims

This poker pro has declared the end of tourney poker as we know it today.

Submitted by Guest on, Dec/06/2016

Pete Rose Ex-Bookie Found Dead: Was Once Shot in Head

A man found dead in his Ohio apartment last month has been identified as a former bookie for baseball hits leader Pete Rose.

Submitted by Guest on, Dec/06/2016

Patrik Antonius Wants to be the Next Dan Bilzerian

Patrik Antonius Wants to be the Next Dan Bilzerian

Finnish poker pro Patrik Antonius may have a tough time dethroning the self-proclaimed King of Instagram Dan Bilzerian, though he'll give it a try

Submitted by Guest on, Dec/06/2016

If US Election Result is Reversed, Clinton Bettors Out of Luck

William Hill says Trump bettors can keep winnings, but implies it won’t pay those who wagered on Hillary

Submitted by Guest on, Dec/05/2016

Philippines Gambling Czar on the Lam, Fears Duterte Police Squads

Philippines Gambling Czar on the Lam, Fears Duterte Police Squads

The Philippines Department of Justice has issued a “Be on the Lookout” bulletin for Macau casino tycoon Yin Lok Lam, better known as Jack Lam.  The Government has revoked his investor’s visa.  

Submitted by Guest on, Dec/05/2016

Regulators Look at Possible Impact of Legalized Marijuana on Casino Sector

Gambling regulators in Massachusetts are looking into the possible impact of legalized marijuana on the state’s emerging casino industry.

Submitted by Guest on, Dec/05/2016

10 AGs Want Online Poker Banned

10 AGs Want Online Poker Banned

Ten US state Attorney Generals have signed onto a letter asking that online poker be banned.

Submitted by Guest on, Dec/05/2016

Paddy Power Co-Founder Says ‘Ban Crack Cocaine of Gambling

Paddy Power Co-Founder Says ‘Ban Crack Cocaine of Gambling

Fixed odds gambling terminals allow one to place a €120 every 20 seconds

Submitted by Guest on, Dec/05/2016

Holy S*%@ Part 2: Poker Playing Pedophile Priest in Jail on $1 Million Bail

Holy S*%@ Part 2: Poker Playing Pedophile Priest in Jail on $1 Million Bail

When Father Kevin Gugliotta wasn’t uploading images of little Johnny being fondled, you could find this holy man playing in poker tournaments.... and winning.

Submitted by Guest on, Dec/04/2016

First of Four Casinos Opens in Upstate New York: Hope to End Decades of Decline

The first of four planned casinos opened with a flurry of balloons, confetti and uncertain visions of economic resurgence on Friday as New York ushered in a new era of state-sanctioned gambling aimed at reversing decades of upstate decline.

Submitted by Guest on, Dec/04/2016

Not a Good Day for Bookies Following Solid Results Saturday

Not a Good Day for Bookies Following Solid Results Saturday

The books did not fare well in early NFL Week 13 games though the exposures were somewhat limited.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Dec/04/2016

President-Elect Donald Trump Blocks Doyle Brunson on Twitter

President-Elect Donald Trump Blocks Doyle Brunson on Twitter

In a shock move, US President-Elect Donald Trump (or someone who manages his account) blocked lifelong 82-year-old Republican poker icon Doyle Brunson on Twitter.

Submitted by Guest on, Dec/03/2016

A Bad Place to be a Bookie Right Now: Boulder, Colorado

A Bad Place to be a Bookie Right Now: Boulder, Colorado

Boulder, Colorado and the area around it is no place to be a bookie this College Football season.

Submitted by Guest on, Dec/02/2016

Winning Poker, Americas Cardroom to Soon Crack Top 5 Biggest Online Poker Sites

Winning Poker, Americas Cardroom to Soon Crack Top 5 Biggest Online Poker Sites

Good things come to those who wait and the waiting is just about over as the Winning Poker Network and its marquee brand, Americas Cardroom..

Submitted by Guest on, Dec/02/2016

New exciting casino games from Thunderkick

The most famous Swedish casino game developer is, without a doubt, NetEnt. NetEnt has more than a 1000 employees and are registered on the stock market NASDAQ Stockholm, Large Cap. While NetEnt currently is leading the race among casino game developers in Sweden, there are other companies in the casino game developing space that are rapidly catching up. One of the smaller and most promising firms in the field is Thunderkick. 

Submitted by Payton on, Dec/02/2016

Books Get Off to Strong Start 2016 NFL Week 13 With Vikings Cover

Books Get Off to Strong Start 2016 NFL Week 13 With Vikings Cover

They didn’t win but the Minnesota Vikings still managed to cover in Thursday night’s heartbreaker. 

Submitted by Guest on, Dec/02/2016

Macau Reports Revenue Increase for 4th Straight Month

The world’s biggest casino hub of Macau posted a 14.4 percent rise in gambling revenue in November, a fourth month of growth after more than two years of decline

Submitted by Guest on, Dec/02/2016

Man Shot Over Gambling Debt

Man Shot Over Gambling Debt

A Palm Beach Gardens, Florida man was shot over an apparent gambling debt this week according to CBS 12.

Submitted by Guest on, Dec/01/2016

Patrick Mahoney Wins $564,227 at Rock ‘N’ Roll Poker Open Championship

Patrick Mahoney from Winona, Minn. walked away with $564,227 after winning first place in the $3,500 buy-in Seminole Hard Rock “Rock ‘n’ Roll” Poker Open

Submitted by Guest on, Dec/01/2016

Girlfriend of Slain Australian Mobster Bombarded With Threats, Hitman Speaks Out

Girlfriend of Slain Australian Mobster Bombarded With Threats, Hitman Speaks Out

Hitman testifies Barbaro offered hefty sum to kill debt collector as slain mobster's girlfriend continues to be tormented by Internet troll

Submitted by Guest on, Dec/01/2016

Bookies Behaving Badly, Part 13: The Curious Case of the Clueless Culosi

Bookies Behaving Badly, Part 13: The Curious Case of the Clueless Culosi

Police say Dr. Salvatore J. "Sal" Culosi Jr. was a bookie behaving badly.  Behaving so badly, in fact, that they shot him dead.

Submitted by Guest on, Dec/01/2016

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