Gambling
‘Degenerate Gambler’ Busted in 15 Mil Cross-Country Pot Ring
An elderly Gambino family captain was among those busted for running a $15 million cross-country pot-distribution operation, prosecutors announced Tuesday.
Twitch Shuts Down Phantoml0rd Channel After Allegations of CSGOShuffle Odds Rigging
The popular social media video streaming website Twitch has shut down a channel belonging to eSports star James Varga (aka Phantom0rd) amidst allegations of odds rigging.
Are Daily Fantasy Sports Legal in Colorado: Can I Play DraftKings, FanDuel?
Colorado is one of the few states that have specifically legalized Daily Fantasy Sports. As such, the likes of DraftKings and FanDuel are permitted.
Al Ross, Busted in 1998, is Back in the Game With a New DFS Site
It won't be long before you will be able to go into your local sports bar and, utilizing a small betting kiosk there, legally wager on daily fantasy sports.
At Least 6 States Adopt Fantasy Sports Laws; 21 Others Don't
The daily fantasy sports industry notched some wins but failed to capture a majority of states after an all-out push this year to preserve its legality amid concerns the online games amount to illegal sports betting operations.
PA Casinos Rake in Record Revenue
Revenue from Pennsylvania’s 12 casinos hit a record high in the just-completed fiscal year, as dollars lost by gamblers rose 3.6 percent.
Manipulation of Odds Accusation in CS:GO Shuffle Skin
Reports that another CS:GO skin owner was allegedly manipulating odds on his respective gambling skin while failing to disclose his ownership interest.
Mentally Ill Man Who Dragged Woman Around Bookie Shop Gets Suspended Sentence
A man with physical and mental issues who dragged a woman around a bookmaking shop by her coat has received a suspended prison sentence.
Great Britain Reaffirms Commitment to Gibraltar, Online Gambling Sector Post-Brexit
Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson reaffirmed Britain's commitment to Gibraltar on Saturday and said it would fully involve the territory in its discussions with the European Union following last month's vote to leave the bloc.
Fox News ‘Terrorism Expert’ Lied About Being in CIA: Was Actually a Bookie
A regular on Fox News since 2002, Wayne Simmons was sentenced to 33 months in prison Friday for lying about being in the CIA and frequently appearing on that channel under the guise of a “terrorism expert”.
New eSports Gambling Platform Launches Out of Costa Rica
Breakout Gaming, the online gaming entertainment company offering poker, sports wagering, casino games, fantasy sports and other gaming options from Costa Rica will soon be launching two new platforms powered by the company’s own Breakout Coin.
Get Rid of Gambling, Alcohol Culture at NRL, First Openly Gay Player Says
The first openly gay NRL player, Ian Roberts, says that the rugby league’s close ties to gambling and drinking is upsetting and unacceptable.
ESPN.com: Can Valve Realign the eSports Gambling Econsystem?
The past few months have seen a meaningful surge in coverage surrounding the betting side of the esports industry, and it hasn't been pretty, remarks Bryce Blum of ESPN.com.
Feds and Historians Got It Wrong About Jimmy Hoffa Death
Teamster boss Jimmy Hoffa was killed by Detroit mobsters 41 years ago, not those from Philadelphia and New Jersey as previously thought.
Many Sought Refuge in Nice Casinos During Latest Terrorist Attack
The driver of a heavy truck plowed into a crowd watching Bastille Day fireworks in the French Riviera city of Nice late on Thursday, officials said.
Twitch Pulls Plug on Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Skin Gambling
The social video streaming site Twitch has warned its streamers not to broadcast or promote Counter-Strike: Global Offensive on its service.
Thieves Caught on Video Stealing Safe From Paddy Power Bookie Shop
A group of thieves dressed in black were seen using a wooden plank to load a safe stolen from a Paddy Power shop into a black van.
Valve Says They'll Start Cracking Down On Gambling Sites That Use Steam
Following over a week of silence when it was uncovered that two YouTubers with millions of subscribers had ownership interests in a site they repeatedly promoted without full disclosure, video game developer Valve has finally spoken out.
Best Sportsbook Betting Tips
More and more people are getting involved with the challenge and excitement of sports betting. Many of them have found that the safest and most convenient way to do their sports betting is online by going to a top rated sportsbook.
MGM Launches First Ever Real Money Mobile Tournaments in Vegas
MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) has launched a mobile gaming platform, easyPLAY® Mobile Tournaments, the first digital and interactive tournament to be offered by a regulated casino in the United States.
Online Gambling in PA: Decision Will Have to Wait Until the Fall
State government began operating Tuesday under a $31 billion election-year spending bill that nevertheless lacks the tax collections to sustain it for the entire fiscal year, and lawmakers say they are scrambling to fix that before it draws a lawsuit or bond downgrade.
Five Indicted for Running New York City Sports Betting Ring
The Queens DA office has announced the indictment of five individuals charged with enterprise corruption – a violation of the New York State Organized Crime Control Act – and 1st Degree Promotion of Gambling.
Rob Gronkowski to Take Part in First Ever DraftKings ‘Fantasy Sports Fest’
DraftKings on Tuesday announced it will host the first ever “Fantasy Sports Fest” at Gillette Stadium this August (exact dates not immediately known at the time this was going to press).
Bookmakers Slash Odds on Obama UFO Disclosures
Stephen Bassett's advice on what reporters should be asking their Government and Prime Ministers representatives.
Rocket League Not Interested in Gambling Amidst Recent Scandals
An upcoming Rocket League update is set to introduce a new loot system that practically mimics that of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) whereby players will be able to purchase keys to unlock random drop crates containing cosmetic items.
Gambling Primates Steer Towards High Risk Big Win Choices, Study Reveals
A study, conducted by Professor Wolfram Schultz at the University of Cambridge and his team, discovered that when food is introduced, monkeys are able to weigh up the choices they face and even show mild risk-taking behavior.
Sports Betting 'Tsunami' Leaving Young Lives in Ruins
ABC Australia this past weekend featured a scathing report on the lives of young men “left in ruins” from sports betting.
PA Governor Allows Spending Plan With Online Gambling Measure Into Law
In an unexpected move that immediately raised a host of legal questions, Gov. Wolf said on Sunday that he will allow the $31.5 billion spending plan the legislature has sent him to become law - even though there is no plan for how to pay for it.
PA Lawmakers Meet Sunday: Legalized Online Poker Fate to be Determined
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives will return for an unusual weekend session as Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf and lawmakers face big budget decisions.
Five Year Old Girl Ran Messages to Italy’s Top Mafia Boss
A five-year-old girl was utilized to run secret messages (handwritten notes known as “pizzini”) for Italy’s most wanted and – at the time of his disappearance - most powerful mob boss, Matteo Messina Denaro.