Gambling

French Betting Company PMU Condemned for JFK Assassination Ad (Video)

French betting firm PMU has come under fire for poking fun at the assassination of former US President John F. Kennedy in a recent advertisement.

The ad in question features a 30-second clip of a cheering crowd awaiting the President’s motorcade. 

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sep/11/2013

Alderney Gets Another Black Eye: Suspends Sheriff Gaming License Following Raids

The Alderney Gambling Control Commission has finally suspended the license of Sheriff Gaming following a series of highly publicized raids in the Netherlands.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Sep/11/2013

New Jersey Casino Revenue Down Nearly 5 Percent

Atlantic City, NJ - (Associated Press) - Atlantic City’s casino revenue fell by nearly 5 percent in August, as gamblers won table games at a higher rate than usual.

The city’s 12 casinos took in $298.1 million, down 4.8 percent from August 2012.

Revenue from table games was $78.6 million, down 10.5 percent from a year ago. The state Division of Gaming Enforcement said the casinos fared worse at table games than they did a year ago.

Slot machine revenue was $219.5 million, down 2.6 percent.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Sep/11/2013

PA Lawmaker Caught Up in Illegal Gambling Investigation Wiretap

GLASSPORT, Pa. — (Associated Press) - A western Pennsylvania lawmaker overheard on a wiretap telling the suspected ringleader of an illegal gambling operation that he would conceal a complaint about the man's video poker machines says he has cooperated with investigators and tried to help the person who complained about the machines.

State Rep. Marc Gergely, D-Allegheny, broke his silence Monday on the wiretap information disclosed last week before the House Democratic Caucus.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Sep/11/2013

BitBM.com The First Full Service Sportsbook Offering Wagering in Bitcoins

BitBM.com is no longer the endorsed Bitcoin book of the Gambling911.com family now that the anonymous digital currency has begun to mature and gain more mainstream acceptance. That honor now belongs to BetPhoenix.ag.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/10/2013

Robert McGuigan: How Gambling Addiction Killed My Son Part II

Part 2 of my interview with the father of Jason McGuigan,Robert. Read what signs Jason was showing for gambling addiction and measures he was willing to take to satisfy his need.  Part 1 of this interview received quite the response and you can read and comment here.

Submitted by Jenny Woo on, Sep/10/2013

New Jersey to Launch Legal Online Gambling Site November 23

New Jersey has set a tentative date for permitting legalized real money online gambling for November 23.  Whether sites are ready to begin taking customers by that time remains to be seen though Atlantic City’s Borgata Casino has actively been hiring for its online gambling arm in recent weeks.

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Submitted by Ace King on, Sep/10/2013

Washington State Withdraws Action Against Galaxy Gaming

Galaxy Gaming, Inc. (OTC:GLXZ) announced that the Washington State Gambling Commission has withdrawn administrative charges against the Company. The previous action was the result of a routine audit conducted in 2010 by Commission agents who alleged the Company did not timely report certain items to the Commission. The withdrawal of all charges signifies the Company is cleared of any and all alleged wrongdoing and has entered into a settlement agreement with the Commission.

Submitted by Press Release on, Sep/10/2013

North Korea to Host Paddy Power Dennis Rodman Invitational

Dennis Rodman and Paddy Power, one of the world’s largest quoted betting companies, today announced details of the “Paddy Power Dennis Rodman Invitational”, an international basketball event taking place in the North Korean capital Pyongyang in January 2014, with the official support and backing of the DPRK government and leader, Kim Jong-un.

Submitted by Press Release on, Sep/10/2013

Illinois Casinos Want 24 Hour Gambling

CHICAGO  (Associated Press) - Riverboat casinos in Illinois want to remain open for business around the clock.

The Illinois Casino Gaming Association is asking state regulators for the OK to operate 24 hours a day. Currently, no casinos are open more than 22 hours.

The Illinois Gaming Board has scheduled a public hearing for Sept. 19 in Chicago to consider the request.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Sep/09/2013

Alabama Robbery Probe Unveils Illegal Gambling

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Associated Press) - Jefferson County sheriff's officials say a reported robbery has led authorities to busting an illegal gambling operation.

Sheriff's spokesman Randy Christian says deputies were called to a business early Monday morning to investigate a robbery. Christian says responding officers found illegal electronic gambling machines inside the establishment.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Sep/09/2013

Controversial ‘Money Talks’ Premieres on CNBC Prime Tuesday Night (Video)

A reality show about sports betting that some have argued has little to do with reality at all will make its debut Tuesday night on CNBC Prime.  “Money Talks” takes viewers inside the world of Steve Stevens, a sports handicapper who runs VIP Sports out of Las Vegas.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sep/09/2013

Deadwood Casino to Shut Down

(Associated Press) - A longtime Main Street casino in the western South Dakota gambling town of Deadwood is shutting down, putting 24 full-time employees and another six part-timers out of work.   

Submitted by Associated Press on, Sep/09/2013

Curacao Fines Online Gambling Company for Operating Without a License

The Dutch Antilles island of Curacao has fined an online gambling operator $100,000 for failing to hold a gaming license.

The company, Global Stars, focuses primarily on the Dutch market where such activity is deemed illegal.

Jan Suyver, chairman of the Kansspelautoriteit, said that “companies offering online gambling now know they can be penalised because licences are yet to be granted, and consumers know that those who do so are not being supervised by the government.”

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Sep/09/2013

Pay Per Head Agent Scam Revealed

Gambling911.com has been advised of a pay per head agent scam preying on operators that offer a free trial period.

“His scam is this, he sets up agent for the free weeks and when its time to send in a payment he will push you off,” the pay per head operator tells Gambling911.com.  “Most likely he is already set up somewhere else free.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/08/2013

Florida Gambling Laws Due for Overhaul

TALLAHASSEE (Associated Press) - Gambling facilities in Florida could be in for some changes as the state considers a possible overhaul of the rules.

The state agency that oversees dog tracks, horse tracks and jai-alai frontons and other types of gambling announced Friday it would draw up new rules because some of the current ones are unclear.

The state plans to hold a workshop in October.

The move came the same day that the Florida Senate announced it was going to hold public hearings about gambling issues in October and November.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Sep/07/2013

Arsenal Coach Allegedly Bet on Signing of Mesut Ozil

Arsenal confirmed Friday that they are actively investigating “as a matter of urgency” whether academy coach Mark Arber bet on the signing of Mesut Ozil. 

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Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Sep/06/2013

Welcome to One of the Most Impressive Per Head Businesses for Bookies

When it comes to per head businesses this Football season, few come close to PerHead.com, one of the first operators in the offshore gambling scene (previously operating as EagleDP.com).  

First off, they operate from their own three story building (can you say “IMPRESSIVE”). 

Second, they have been operating offshore since 1999 but the current owner’s dad started the business way back in 1952.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/05/2013

Golden Nugget Casino to Offer Online Gambling

The latest casino property to embrace online gambling is none other than the iconic Golden Nugget casino brands.

Landry’s Inc. is the owner of Golden Nugget.  They have hired Thomas Winter, a former head of European-based Betclic Ltd. to run its online business.  They will also be partnering with Bally Technologies Inc. to provide the Internet platform.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Sep/05/2013

Boston, Everett Told to End Border Dispute Over Proposed Wynn Casino

BOSTON — (Associated Press) - The state’s top gambling regulator told representatives from the cities of Boston and Everett on Wednesday that they needed to resolve by week’s end a dispute over how much say, if any, Boston should have on a resort casino proposed by Las Vegas casino developer Steve Wynn.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Sep/05/2013

Robert McGuigan: How Gambling Addiction Killed My Son (a Jenny Woo Exclusive)

Jenny Woo here switching things up a bit to bring you the other side of gambling. All of us who are successful in the gaming world have seen the great things that come with that success. However, what happens when the gambling takes a hold even when the success has run out or never took place. I had the chance to do an interview with Robert McGuigan, the father of Jason McGuigan, who’s life was taken too early all because of a bet.

Submitted by Jenny Woo on, Sep/04/2013

Online Bookmaker Paddy Power Sponsors Dennis Rodman 2nd North Korea Trip

Paddy Power, the UK’s third largest bookmaker, is sponsoring former NBA star Dennis Rodman’s trip to North Korea.  It is Rodman’s second trip to the “Hermit Kingdom” in so many months.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sep/04/2013

No Contest Pleas From 2 Outlaws Motorcycle Club in Gambling, Extortion Case

A federal judge has accepted the no contest pleas from two Outlaws Motorcycle Club members charged with illegal gambling, extortion and wire fraud.  Both men will avoid a trial as a result of their pleas.

“By accepting this, she (Walton-Pratt) has saved the government probably about $400,000 for a seven-week trial,” said Monica Foster, a federal defender for the Indiana Federal Community Defenders Inc.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Sep/04/2013

New Book 'The Quiet Don' Claims Pennsylvania Gambling Mob Ties

EASTON, Pa. (Associated Press) — A new book says Pennsylvania state police ran a top-secret investigation into whether then-Gov. Ed Rendell and his administration rigged the outcome of the casino licensing process to benefit favored applicants, including a politically connected businessman suspected of having mob ties.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Sep/03/2013

Using ‘Big Data’ to Help People Bet Smarter this Soccer Season

With powerful new offering from Bet Smart Media, soccer bettors can now use statistics to look for historical trends that help predict upcoming match results

VICTORIA, Canada - Bet Smart Media is giving soccer bettors across Britain a new, must-have weapon for their arsenal this season.

Submitted by Press Release on, Sep/03/2013

Anti-Terrorism Police Question 60 in Connection to Online Gambling Ring

60 Cambodians were being held in connection with running an online gambling ring that authorities believe could have ties to terrorism, though no specifics were given.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sep/03/2013

Out of Work Smoking Casino Chimp Undergoes Nicotine Rehab

A chimpanzee that once worked as a smoking mascot for a Moscow casino is now out of work and undergoing nicotine rehab.

John was the mascot of Space, one of Moscow’s biggest casinos.  He was let go in 2009 and, since that time, his owners have attempted to find John a new home.  Also they have placed him in rehabilitation for nicotine and alcohol addiction.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sep/03/2013

Fox 1 Sports to Focus on Betting the Races

Fox 1 Sports promises to be a different kind of sports network and this is already taking shape with news that FS1 will begin to incorporate sports betting into broadcasts.

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More specifically, they will be emphasizing the wagering aspect during ten slated graded horse races beginning in 2014.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Sep/02/2013

Nevada Strip Gambling Drops 14 Percent in July

CARSON CITY, Nevada — Nevada gambling revenue dropped 8 percent in July, led by a 14.4 percent drop on the Las Vegas Strip that analysts Friday chalked up to a tough comparison to the same month the year before.

Casinos statewide won $925.7 million from gamblers in July, down from July 2012 when casinos surpassed the billion-dollar mark and posted a 17 percent increase. The "win" is what was left in casino coffers after gamblers wagered $11.5 billion. A breakdown shows $8.8 billion was plunked into slot and video machines, while $2.7 billion was bet on card and table games.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Aug/31/2013

Former Nebraska Lawmaker Faces Ethics Complaint Over Gambling Scandal

LINCOLN, Neb. (Associated Press) — An ethics complaint has been filed against former Omaha state Sen. Brenda Council over her involvement in a gambling scandal.

The Lincoln Journal Star reports that the Nebraska Supreme Court's Counsel for Discipline filed the complaint accusing Council of professional misconduct.

Council pleaded guilty last year to two misdemeanor counts of filing false campaign finance reports. Prosecutors say the reports concealed her misuse of more than $63,000 in campaign donations at casinos. She was fined $500 and ordered to pay court costs.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Aug/30/2013

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