Gambling News
Banned Poker Pro Sues WSOP

Joe Stiers had been previously banned from all Caesars properties
Adriaan Brink (BetterBetting) and Domenico Mazzola (Altenar) Join CEEGC2018 Panel

With less than 30 days to go until the 3rd edition of the highly awaited CEEGC Budapest opens its doors, the organizers are honored to announce that more heavyweights of the industry will join the already impressive speaker lineup.
Doyle Brunson Thanks Losers at Bobby's Room for His New Escalade

"I want to thank all the players who lost money in Bobby’s Room this summer. This new Escalade is from their generosity," tweeted Doyle Brunson with a picture of his new Cadillac Escalade.
Mass Shooter at eSports Madden Event Identified

Early reports had four fatalities, however, that number was later reduced to two. The shooter, identified as David Katz, 24, of Baltimore, turned the gun on himself. 11 others were injured.
Mass Shooting in Jacksonville Caught During Live Streaming of eSports Event (Video)

The Jacksonville, Florida, Sheriff's Office said there was a mass shooting with multiple fatalities at a downtown shopping-dining complex on Sunday and urged people to stay far away from the area.
Trump Favored More Than Any Other Candidate Combined: President Retweets BOL Odds

Trump was currently at 3/2 odds compared to Democrat Kamala Harris at 10/1
MGM Springfield Makes New England Debut

Investing in the Revival of a Great American City, Massachusetts’ First Resort and Casino Brings 3,000 Permanent Jobs and New Entertainment Offerings to Region
Utah Senator Orin Hatch to Introduce Sports Betting Legislation

One of the original authors of legislation banning sports betting across the USA plans to introduce a new bill that would regulate the activity at the federal level.
Vegas Rejects Sportsbook Settlement

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada gambling regulators rejected a proposed settlement on Thursday with a troubled sports books operator, which admitted to taking unlawful bets and making inaccurate payouts, and suggested revoking the company’s license.
Golden Nugget Unveils Sports Betting App PlaySugarHouse.com

The Golden Nugget Casino in Atlantic City has announced the debut of its online sports betting app, PlaySugarHouse.com, in an effort to compete with the first New Jersey sports betting app, courtesy of Draftkings.com.
Online Poker Like Terrorism?

A former Democratic U.S. senator from Arkansas could now be known as the Queen of FUD, writes Erik Gibbs of CalvinAyre.com. FUD in this case stands for Fear, Uncertainty, Doubt.
U.S. Casino Industry Revenue Hits Record $40.28 bln in 2017

U.S. commercial gaming revenue topped $40 billion for the first time ever in 2017 at $40.28 billion, with states receiving a record $9.23 billion from gaming taxes alone, according to a report released on Wednesday.
PlayMGM Sports Betting App Debuts in New Jersey

Move over Draftkings, New Jersey has a new sports betting app in the form of PlayMGM.
DOH! NJ Regulators Claim Decline in Gambling, Then Say That was Mistake

New Jersey gambling regulators say they made a mistake when they initially reported how Atlantic City casinos performed in the second quarter.
Will I Be Able to Bet College Football Games Online From Florida?

While the US Supreme Court has now made sports betting legal in the United States, Florida residents will not be able to bet the games in any of the state's casinos for the upcoming 2018 College Football season.
Poker Pro Gets 12 Years for $53 Million Scam

A one-time poker pro has been jailed for 12 years after defrauding a Victorian jail after scamming the Commonwealth Bank of nearly $58 million in a fraud of “breathtaking proportions”.
Death Penalty Won't Be Sought in Vegas Casino Picnic Killing

A former casino employee accused of killing a work supervisor and wounding another at a company picnic will not face the death penalty but could receive life in prison without parole if convicted, the top prosecutor in Las Vegas said Tuesday.
Bitcoin Price Rises Sharply in Just 20 Minutes, Winklevoss Launch Crypto Org

Total market rose by a total of $11 billion in one hour
How Reliable are Online Sportsbook Reviews?

The start of a new football season in the NFL and at the college ranks is right around the corner and you might be in the market for an online sportsbook to take your betting action.
NJ's Top Gambling Regulator: Offshore Books Will be 'a Significant Competitive Force' in US Sports Betting Market

NJ Division of Gaming Enforcement Director David Rebuck says these sites are operating illegally in state
Montenegro the Focus at Inaugural European Gaming Congress (EGC) with Tatjana Scepanovic (Montenegro Bet)

Montenegro features several amazing casinos. Best ones are on the Montenegrin Coast. When it comes to online gambling, well it’s a different animal.
Gang Fears on Vegas Strip as More Than a Dozen Arrests Made Sunday Night

Las Vegas police say authorities arrested several known gang members at a resort casino near the Strip that were gathered at the Rio Sunday night. That casino plays host to the World Series of Poker each year.
Borgata Wants Phil Ivey to Repay Back $9.6 Million Now as Lawyers Hold Up Process

Ivey and gal pal were able to spot defective cards while playing baccarat to give them edge
Will I Be Able to Bet the NFL, College Football in Ohio for the 2018 Season?

It is looking grim for those who wish to bet at the local casinos, sports bars and even gas stations in the Buckeye State of Ohio, at least where the 2018 NFL and College Football season is concerned.
Meadowlands Sportsbook Wait Times to Place Bet Up to an Hour - Just for Betting Baseball!

Meadowlands sportsbook made $1.3 million in just 18 days
14 People Injured During Backstreet Boys Concert at Casino

An Oklahoma casino says 14 people suffered cuts and bruises when a powerful rainstorm toppled entrance trusses and disrupted the start of an outdoor concert by the Backstreet Boys.
Romanian Gambling Industry update with Cosmina Simion at CEEGC Budapest 2018

Since the regulation of the Romanian gambling industry, most of the large brands have obtained licenses to offer their services on the territory of the country.
Colleges Mull Pushing for Share of Legal Wagering Proceeds

Concerned that expanded sports gambling will bring additional costs for ensuring their games are on the up-and-up, college athletic departments are looking for a way to get a piece of the action.
Charges Dropped Against Man Misidentified in Casino Heist

A federal judge has dismissed charges against a man incorrectly identified as someone who picked up the keys from a kiosk to commit a $200,000 robbery at the Wind Creek Montgomery casino in Alabama last week.