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New York Post: ‘American Pharoah Owner Champion at Spinning Tall Tales’

The New York news media is all over this past week’s story regarding American Pharoah owner Ahmed Zayat allegedly owing offshore gambling companies over $2 million. 

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, May/29/2015

Jackpot Poker Tournaments Now Part of Sit & Crush at Americas Cardroom

San Jose, Costa Rica – Talk about the perfect pair. Americas Cardroom announced this week that Jackpot Poker now contributes to Sit & Crush.

Submitted by Press Release on, May/29/2015

Orlando Area Bookies: Orange County, Central Florida

News flash!  Mickey Mouse likes to bet sports.  You know how we know this?  Mickey and the gang from Disney just entered into a multi-million dollar deal with one of the leading daily fantasy sports sites Draftkings.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, May/29/2015

Bookies in Cleveland Get Boost From Cavs and the New Lebron James Era

Bookies in the Cleveland area have been enjoying a successful spring, something they haven’t had in the years since losing Lebron James to Miami.

Well, Lebron is back and the Cavaliers are back in the NBA Finals for only the second time in their history.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, May/29/2015

Covers.com Sold to Tribune Media

One of the leading sports handicapping, stats and lines comparison websites, Covers.com, has been sold to Gracenote, a subsidiary of Tribune Media.

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Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, May/28/2015

Bookmakers Still Favor Sepp Blatter to Stay President of FIFA in Light of Scandal

Despite a scandal rocking FIFA Thursday, Sepp Blatter still remains heavily favored to retain his position as the President of the world soccer governing body FIFA.

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At 1-16 odds, Blatter was a practical “lock” to continue serving as President.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, May/28/2015

California One Step Closer to Having Legal Online Poker: Time Not on Industry’s Side

The California Assembly Appropriations Committee on Thursday cleared A.B. 431, a bill to legalize and regulate online poker in the state.

While this is the closest any measure has come to the legalization stage, the Poker Players Alliance acknowledged there is still a long way to go.

Submitted by Ace King on, May/28/2015

Jason Ader: Fantasy Sports Will Replace Slot Machines as Way Americans Gamble

Appearing on CNBC’s “Fast Money” Wednesday, SpringOwl Asset Management founder Jason Ader stated that daily fantasy sports will soon replace slot machines as the primary way in which Americans gamble.

Ader, an activist investor who has had influence on the boards of gaming giants Bwin.party and IGT in recent years, is the latest to jump on the daily fantasy bandwagon.  

Submitted by C Costigan on, May/28/2015

Asia Pacific Poker Tour Releases Schedules for Macau Poker Cup, More

ONCHAN, Isle of Man – The Asia Pacific Poker Tour (APPT) has unveiled the schedules for the two remaining stops at the ‘PokerStars LIVE Macau’ poker room for Season 9.

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Submitted by Press Release on, May/28/2015

PokerStars Parent Company Amaya to Begin Trading on Nasdaq

(Reuters) - Amaya Inc, the owner of online gambling sites PokerStars and Full Tilt, said on Wednesday its shares will begin trading on the Nasdaq on June 8 after getting exchange approval.

The world's largest publicly traded online gaming company, now in the running to buy London-listed online gambling company Bwin.Party Digital Entertainment Plc, disclosed in March it sought a Nasdaq listing to broaden its shareholder base outside its Canadian home market.

Submitted by Reuters on, May/27/2015

NBA Gambling Ref Tim Donaghy to Appear in CNBC Film ‘Dishonesty’

A former NBA referee implicated for his role in a wagering scandal will be appearing in a new CNBC film “Dishonesty”.  The program debuts Thursday May 28 at 10 pm EST.

The special program profiles five people whose lies caused unintended consequences for them, those around them and even people they didn’t know.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, May/27/2015

U.S. Justice Dept Issues Send-Off to FIFA Execs and Others in Bribery Indictment

Our friends at Ifra Law were quick to offer their own take on Wednesday’s shock indictments of several high ranking FIFA execs.  This is a story Gambling911.com will monitor closely as match-fixing allegations continue to coincide with these latest events.

Submitted by Guest on, May/27/2015

Cristiano Ronaldo Joins PokerStars – Will Act as Brand Ambassador

MONTREAL, Canada –Portuguese football/soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has joined Team PokerStars as a brand ambassador and will promote the game and the brand in global marketing campaigns, PokerStars, an Amaya Inc. (TSX:AYA)  brand, announced today.

Submitted by Press Release on, May/27/2015

Hold Your Horses: Zayat Shock ‘I Love You’ Texts Contradict "I Never Met You' Depo

In a shocking text transcript obtained exclusively by Gambling911.com, we learn that American Pharoah’s owner Ahmed Zayat’s relationship with the plaintiff accusing him of owing more than $2 million in gambling debts goes much deeper than anyone could ever have imagined.... a very tight bond that appeared to be all but forgotten once Zayat appeared in Court to explain his relationship with one Howard Rubinsky.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, May/26/2015

Bankruptcy Filings Suggest Zayat ‘Consistently Provided Inaccurate Info’

The sport of horsing has long been about honesty and ethics --- and here we have a horse on the verge of making history.  His name is American Pharoah.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, May/26/2015

US Homeland Security Asked to Get Involved in Ahmed Zayat Gambling Case

Gambling911.com has learned that attorneys representing an individual claiming to be owed substantial monies from American Pharoah owner Ahmed Zayat at one time requested the assistance of the U.S. Homeland Security citing that the debts owed were to offshore gambling operatives.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, May/26/2015

G911 Responds to Haley Hintze Hit Piece: Calls Her Out on Past Dealings

Gambling 911 owner and publisher Chris Costigan has responded to a personal attack made by a poker news website that blames him in part for the fiasco involving Lock Poker, an online poker site that went out of business and stiffed its customers out of their winnings.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, May/26/2015

Adelson Lawsuit to be Heard in Nevada

LAS VEGAS (Associated Press) — A Nevada judge has decided a wrongful termination case against Macau-based Sands China Ltd. and Sands Chairman Sheldon Adelson can stay in Nevada largely because of the influence Adelson wielded over the company, often from several thousand miles away.

Clark County District Court Judge Elizabeth Gonzalez issued her ruling Friday afternoon after hearing several days of testimony in April and May to determine if Nevada has jurisdiction over the lawsuit filed by the former CEO of Sands China, Steven Jacobs.

Submitted by Associated Press on, May/26/2015

Abbas Pahlewani Leads Eureka Hamburg High Roller After Day 1

Abbas Pahlewani is leading the record-breaking Eureka Hamburg €2k High Roller after Day 1. There were 81 participants, making it the biggest stand-alone Eureka High Roller. Eleven players will share the prizes of a €157,140 prize pool with the eventual winner taking €43,210.

Submitted by Guest on, May/25/2015

Lay Betting a Concern for Gamblers With 2015 Belmont Amidst Zayat Claims

In light of American Pharoah owner Ahmed Zayat’s admission to the New York Observer this past weekend that he routinely bet on horses, there are questions lingering as to whether Zayat - or other horse owners, trainers and the like for that matter – could opt to engage in lay betting at this year’s Belmont Stakes.

What is lay betting?

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, May/25/2015

58-Year-Old Gaming Exec Dies Suddenly From Apparent Infection

The 58-year-old managing director of German gaming device maker, Merkur Gaming, died suddenly from an apparent chest infection late last week, the company reported. 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, May/25/2015

Zayat a ‘Very Generous Man’ Say Defenders Amidst G911 Groundbreaking Reports

American Pharoah owner Ahmed Zayat may be a “welcher, perjurer and resume padder” according to his detractors, but Gambling911.com sought to locate those who are supportive of the outspoken Zayat.  It seems they were not hard to find.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, May/25/2015

Swedish Media Goes Gaga Over Gambling911 Jacobson Scoop

Aftonbladet, one of Sweden’s largest newspapers, celebrated this weekend following news that its native son, Martin Jacobson, will be taking part in the 2015 World Series of Poker Main Event.

Submitted by Ace King on, May/25/2015

Three More Found Guilty in Legends Sports Billion Dollar Sportsbook Case

Three other individuals tied to what authorities call a billion dollar sports betting business were found guilty in an Oklahoma City federal court.

Rodger Bramley, 73, of Plano, Texas; Kelley Diebner, 43, of Houston; and Leon Moran Jr. 54, of Kingsburg, Calif., were found guilty in Oklahoma City federal court of racketeering conspiracy, conducting an illegal gambling business and money laundering conspiracy.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, May/25/2015

Ahmed Zayat Sued Racing Authority Because His Horse Was Hurt While Racing

In the Monday version of What Do We Know About American Pharoah Owner Ahmed Zayat, we learn that he once sued the New York Racing Authority (NYRA).  He did so because his horse got hurt while racing.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, May/25/2015

Imad Fakhro Gets Over 200K Mark at Eureka Hamburg Main Event

Imad Fakhro bagged 206,600 to finish Day 1b of the €1,100 Eureka 5 Hamburg Main Event in chip lead. Although the German couldn't match Day 1a leader Kadir Uzunoglu, he was the only player in today's 111-entry field who managed to get over the 200k mark. The German wasn't comfortable to reveal any information about himself, being shy even to pose during the chip leader photo shooting.

Submitted by Guest on, May/24/2015

Ahmed Zayat: Presidential Consultant, Inventor of Heineken Light, Raised $1 Bil In 7 Days

Amazing Claims Made Under Oath of Perjury Include Harvard Attendance and To Have Been Offered the Job of CEO of Heineken

The saga surrounding Ahmed Zayat continues as part of Gambling911.com’s riveting coverage

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, May/24/2015

Ahmed Zayat Accuser Howard Rubinsky Issues Statement to G911

As the Ahmed Zayat story continues to develop, there are similarities between his gambling debt to Costa Rican bookmakers and previous issues which were revealed in 2013.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, May/23/2015

Ahmed Zayat to New York Observer: ‘I Have Never in My Life Bet on Sports’

American Pharoah owner Ahmed Zayat denied Gamblng911.com Publisher Chris Costigan assertion, courtesy of the offshore sportsbook operators, that he was betting both sports and horse racing.  The bookmakers and an agent claim Zayat owed approximately $2 million in gambling debts.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, May/23/2015

Question: Did American Pharoah Owner Ahmed Zayat Commit Perjury?‬

In exclusive documents obtained by Gambling911.com late Friday, Ahmed Zayat in 2014 testimony under oath claimed to have attended Harvard University.  The attached transcript (Download PDF here) shows Zayat claiming to have attended Harvard. 

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, May/23/2015

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