Gambling
Golfer Robert Allenby Arrested Outside Casino After Failing to Make Cut at John Deere
Robert Allenby of Australia was arrested Saturday outside a casino in Rock Island, Illinois after failing to make the cut at this weekend’s John Deere Classic.
Top Bets – August 14 – PM Edition: Rays, Rockies, White Sox, Tennis
The Rockies, White Sox, Rays and Indians were each seeing some solid lopsided wagering action heading into their respective games Sunday.
DoBet Goes Way of the Dodo Bird: Claims Domain Seized
The online gambling website DoBet.com has shut down, claiming the domain name has been seized “due to Government regulation”,
Sun Sentinel: Mob Crackdown Shows South Florida Still Home to Organized Crime
The Sun Sentinel of Fort Lauderdale and Broward County Sunday morning features a piece on the strong presence of organized crime in South Florida.
Top Bets – August 13 – PM Edition: Pirates, Seahawks, More
The Pirates and Seahawks were seeing some decent action Saturday afternoon, primarily a result of these two teams playing during the 4 pm EST hour.
Skinny Makes Bail: Mobster Released From Federal Custody on $5 Mil
The Latest on the court hearing for alleged Philadelphia Mafia head Joseph "Skinny Joey" Merlino
Ladbrokes – Behind in Betting and Behind in Gaming?
As noted previously, the move of Ladbrokes into the Australian sports betting market was seen by many as being too little, too late, with many of their biggest name competitors having already entered the market and having made huge investments to solidify their position among bettors.
Trump’s Crumbling Odds
I don’t know about you but I still cringe when I watch the promotional video of the Democrats who show children watching Trump’s antics on the television as he makes his highly impassioned, uninformed campaign speeches to a braying crowd, so it really comes as no great surprise that the bookies have now lengthened his odds of winning this November’s presidential election once again
Top Bets – August 12 – PM Edition: Cards-Cubs, Braves-Nationals
The two most bet on games of the day per Friday afternoon wagers were the Cards-Cubs 2:30 pm matchup and the evening game between the Braves and Nats.
Premier Punt Joins Forces With Southampton Football Club
Southampton Football Club announced that Premier Punt have become their Official Fantasy Sports Betting Partner.
Reputed Mobster ‘Skinny Joe’ Due in Court Friday After Massive Sweep
The flamboyant alleged head of the Philadelphia mob is scheduled to be in a Florida court Friday to determine whether he should be held without bond and sent to New York City to face racketeering charges.
Top Bets – August 12 – AM Edition: USA Soccer, NFL Preseason, Reds
Gambling911.com has your top bets for Friday’s games. These are the sides and games seeing the most action.
Mafia Loses its Influence in New York's Little Italy
In a recent conversation with an undercover FBI agent wearing a wire, a reputed mobster from Connecticut named Eugene "Rooster" O'Norfio proclaimed himself the new boss of the "Mulberry Street Crew" in Manhattan's Little Italy.
Embattled Alabama Governor: ‘Gambling People Fueled Affair Rumors’
More audio surfaces, this time of Governor condemning gambling interests for their alleged role in affair rumors
Top 10 Bets – August 11 – Afternoon Edition: Orioles 85 Percent Action
Gambling911.com has your Top 10 bets on the day Thursday with Baltimore the most wagered on side across the board.
Top Bets – August 11 - Morning Edition: Astros, Orioles, More
Gambling911.com has your top bets for Thursday in the AM.
Ex-Mob Boss 'Cadillac Frank' Salemme Arrested, Charged With Murder
Former New England Mafia boss Francis "Cadillac Frank" Salemme has been arrested in the murder of a federal witness, prosecutors said Wednesday.
Rank Group, 888 Push for William Hill Talks After 3.16 bill Bid Rejected
Rank Group Plc and 888 Holdings Plc (888.L) called on Wednesday for talks with the board of William Hill Plc (WMH.L) after their proposed joint bid was rejected by the British bookmaker.
Top Bets August 10 – Afternoon Edition: Phillies, Olympic Women’s Basketball
Gambling911.com has your top bets for Wednesday August 10 including today’s baseball games and some Olympics Basketball (both men’s and women’s).
Former NBA Commissioner to Speak at Las Vegas Gambling Conference
NBA Commissioner Emeritus David J. Stern will be a featured speaker at the American Gaming Association’s Global Gaming Expo 2016 (G2E) before more than 25,000 gaming industry professionals in Las Vegas on Thursday, September 29.
Top Bets – August 10 – AM Edition: Giants, USA Men’s Basketball
Gambling911.com has your top bets for Wednesday August 10, those sides or totals seeing the most public love.
Christie Wants Supreme Court to Rule on Sports Betting
These are your latest gambling headlines from around the world, the lead stories on the day.
$2 Million Bond Set for West Palm Beach Mob Suspect
A $2 million bond has been set by a federal judge, the honorable William Matthewman, for a West Palm Beach County man, one of six in that county charged in a wide-ranging organized crime indictment out of New York last week.
British Bookie William Hill Turns Down 3.16 Billion Bid
William Hill (L:WMH) rejected a 3.16 billion pound bid by smaller rivals Rank Group (L:RNK) and 888 Holdings (L:888) on Tuesday.
Top Bets – August 9 – Afternoon: Rangers, Red Sox
The Rangers and Red Sox were coming in among the top bet sides on the day Tuesday afternoon. Both were seeing some solid action during the morning hours as well.
Federal Court Rejects New Jersey Bid to Legalize Sports Betting
A 12-judge U.S. Third Circuit Court of Appeals panel ruled on Tuesday to reject New Jersey’s bid to allow legalized sports betting in the Garden State.
Top Bets – August 9 – Morning: Rangers, Red Sox, Real Madrid, Women’s Basketball
Gambling911.com has your AM action report for Tuesday that includes a number of Major League Baseball games and the Women’s Basketball.
Twitch to go After Pokémon Go Cheaters
The popular social media streaming site Twitch has announced its intention to go after Pokémon Go cheating suspects.
NRL Rocked by Gambling Match Fixing Scandal
Controversial gambling figure Eddie Hayson has scoffed at claims he and Foran brothers Kieran and Liam are linked to the latest NRL game being investigated for match-fixing.
Bail Upped for Attorney Who Tried to Mow Down Sports Handicapper
A Lehigh County district judge has set bail at $200,000 for an area attorney who tried to run down a prominent sports handicapper.
