Gambling News

Nevada, Delaware Multi-State Online Poker Compact Draws Ire of Congress

(Associated Press) - Nevada and Delaware’s recent agreement to launch the nation’s first collaborative, interstate online poker zone appears to have drawn a backlash from gambling’s opponents in Congress, who are planning to drop a bill rolling back the legal opinion underlying the recent deal.

Michigan Withdraws Rules for Charitable Games

LANSING, Mich. (Associated Press) - A Michigan agency has withdrawn proposed new rules to rein in the charitable gambling industry to consider possible changes because of opposition from some lawmakers.

The state Gaming Control Board notified a joint legislative rules committee of its decision Wednesday.

Gov. Rick Snyder's administration is hoping to crack down on "millionaire parties." The events help charities raise money but have drawn criticism as "de facto casinos" also bringing large profits to bars and poker rooms.

What is the Minimum Money Amount to Open an Online Betting Account?

Many Gambling911.com readers ask this question:  What is the minimum to open an online wagering account to start betting?

While the amount differs between sportsbooks, typically $25 to $50 is required to fund an account before you can start wagering.  $50 to $100 is usually the amount needed to take advantage of bonus offers.

Actual bet minimums can be as low as $1 though $10 to $25 is the average wager placed online ($50 via the phone).

Examples from various online sportsbooks appear below. 

Can I Bet Online Using My Mobile Device? Iphone, Android, Blackberry Included

We get this question a lot and the answer is a resounding “YES”.  You can place bets online using your iPhone, Android and Blackberry mobile devices at nearly all online sportsbooks.  Most also offer betting via an iPad.

Lindsey Graham Online Gambling Ban Bill Expected to be Introduced Next Week

Republican Senator Lindsey Graham is expected to introduce his bill that would outlaw all forms of online gambling as early as next week.

Dan Gosling Hit With £30,000 Fine for Gambling Violation

Newcastle United midfielder Dan Gosling has been fined £30,000 after admitting to multiple breaches of the FA's code on gambling on March 10.

Policy states a player "shall not bet, either directly or indirectly" on matches they are involved in, their team, or the competition they play in.

"Newcastle United's Dan Gosling has been fined £30,000, subject to any appeal, and warned as to his future conduct following an Independent Regulatory Commission hearing," an FA statement read.

Paddy Power Pistorius ‘Will He Walk’ Bet Ad Most Complained About Ad Ever

The UK Advertising Standard Authority (ASA) has said that Irish bookmaker Paddy Power’s Oscar Pistorius murder trial 'Money Off If He Walks' ad was the single most complained-about advertisement ever recorded.

Paddy Power was forced to pull the ad after the ASA issued it a dire warning.

The ASA in its findings released Wednesday said: "We acknowledged that the ad had appeared in the context of a high profile murder trial that had received extensive media coverage and was of interest to the public.

Taj Mahal Killer Confesses to Two More Atlantic City Murders

Raheem Simmons, 20, pleaded guilty Tuesday (March 18, 2014) to two counts of aggravated manslaughter for the 2011 shooting deaths of Antwan Brown and Travon Kinard in Atlantic City.  Both victims were 20 years old at the time of they were killed.  All three resided in Camden, New Jersey.

How Much Will be Bet on This Year’s NCAA March Madness Tournament?

Thinking about betting on this year’s NCAA Basketball Tournament?  You’re not alone.  If you’re wondering how much money will be bet on this year’s March Madness, here’s your answer…

Approximately $12 billion was wagered on last year’s tournament with one quarter of that being bet in office pools.

Compare that number to this year’s Super Bowl, arguably the most wagered on single day sporting event.

PartyPoker Founder Sued by Chevron Over Alleged Fraud

A judge in Gibraltar has that oil giant Chevron can move forward with a lawsuit seeking unspecified damages from PartyPoker (now Bwin.Party) co-founder Russell DeLeon in connection with his financing what the oil company says was a liability suit that ultimately turned into a racketeering conspiracy.

Poker Player Who Lost Prop Bet Gets 99 Character Name Change Approved

22-year-old “Full Metal Havok More Sexy N Intelligent Than Spock And All The Superheroes Combined With Frostnova” has had his name change approved by the New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs upon attempting to renew his passport. 

Funeral Set for Las Vegas Gambling Pioneer Jackie Gaughan

LAS VEGAS (Associated Press) - A funeral is set Monday for a Las Vegas gambling pioneer who once owned much of the downtown casino market.

The service for Jackie Gaughan is scheduled for 11 a.m. at Saint Viator Catholic Community.

Gaughan died in hospice care Wednesday at the age of 93.

He was most closely associated with the El Cortez casino, which he used to own. He lived in a penthouse apartment there and was known to play poker in the casino almost every day.

New York State Senate Approves Gambling in Airports

Albany, N.Y. (Associated Press) - The state Senate is proposing that New York authorize video lottery terminals, A.K.A slot machines, at international airport departure terminals to catch gamblers on their way out of the country.

The airports serving Buffalo, Albany and Syracuse, among others, appear to be out of luck.

The Senate budget resolution says it's for international departure terminals located within a city of one million or more.

That would appear to apply as proposed only to Kennedy and LaGuardia airports in New York City.

Will Bookies Begin Offering Betting Odds on Malaysia Airlines Flight 370?

Since Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 carrying 227 passengers mysteriously went missing almost a week ago today, online bookmakers have so far shied away from offering odds on this event.  The more riveting this story becomes, the less some bookmakers may be able to resist.