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FIFA YouTuber Charged With Promoting Online Gambling to Minors

FIFA YouTuber Charged With Promoting Online Gambling to Minors

A popular YouTube personality has been charged with promoting unlawful gambling in the UK to minors.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/18/2016

New Daily Fantasy Sports Firm Sportito Dives Into UK Market

The latest entry into the European Daily Fantasy Sports market promises to cover 40 different football leagues and entry fees as low as £2. 

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/18/2016

Daughter of Late Mobster John Gotti Home Raided by FBI

Daughter of Late Mobster John Gotti Home Raided by FBI

Victoria Gotti, the daughter of late mob boss John Gotti, had her home raided for the second time by the feds in so many weeks.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/17/2016

Long Live the NFL Teaser Bet for ANY 2016 Season Game

Gaining a vast degree of control is one of the main reasons for the allure of NFL teasers among football bettors all across the United States.  

Submitted by Adm1n on, Sep/17/2016

TV Networks Should Embrace Legalized Sports Betting Says AGA

Nevada’s powerful American Gaming Association says that cable television networks should now embrace legal forms of sports betting, citing a Nielsen survey providing ample reason to do so.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/16/2016

TopBet Downgraded Following $1188 Payout Complaint

TopBet Downgraded Following $1188 Payout Complaint

TopBet Sportsbook has been downgraded by the bookmaking grading website SportsbookReview.com.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/16/2016

Reid Claim ‘Human Leech” Trump Unable to Secure NV Gaming License Proves False

Reid Claim ‘Human Leech” Trump Unable to Secure NV Gaming License Proves False

Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) says GOP nominee and casino magnate Donald Trump had a history of mismanaging casinos that would have prevented him from operating in the state of Nevada.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/16/2016

First Charges Filed Against Video Game Gambling

Two men have been charged in what is believed to be the first prosecution involving gambling in video games.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/16/2016

Online Gambling to Approach $1 Trillion by 2021

UK-based Research firm Juniper says online gambling was set to approach $950 billion by 2021

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/15/2016

Online Gambling Hating Philippines President Reportedly Ordered Killings of 1000

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte reportedly ordered the killings of approximately 1000 dissidents, criminals and opponents when he was still a city mayor, claims hitman Edgar Matobato.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/15/2016

Bookie in 2000 Match-Fixing Scandal Arrested in London

Bookie in 2000 Match-Fixing Scandal Arrested in London

Sanjeev Chawla, the key accused in the 2000 match-fixing scandal, has been arrested in London following India's request. 

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/14/2016

Brendan Fevola Goes on Another Gambling, Booze Bender

Brendan Fevola Goes on Another Gambling, Booze Bender

Troubled former AFL turned reality star Brendan Fevola is back in the news for going on another alcohol and gambling fueled bender.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/13/2016

Computer Geek Fined for Role in $103M Illegal Hell's Angels Betting Ring

Computer Geek Fined $400K for Role in $103M Illegal Betting Ring Tied to Hells Angels

A computer geek with alleged ties to the motorcycle gang, the Hell’s Angels, will have to pay a $400,000 fine for his involvement in a massive $103 million illegal gambling ring.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/13/2016

Adelson’s Paris-Themed Casino Coming to Macau

The southern Chinese casino gambling powerhouse of Macau is getting a French twist.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/13/2016

Dying Mobster Gets 33 Months Prison in Extortion Case

Welcome to the Gambling911.com Crime Beat.  We are the leading gaming news site when it comes to covering crime and punishment in the sector.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/12/2016

Is the So-Called ‘Crack Cocaine’ of Gambling Really More Addictive

Is the So-Called ‘Crack Cocaine’ of Gambling Really More Addictive

We have heard the terminology used quite a bit in recent years, particularly in the UK.  It’s the “crack cocaine of gambling” or fixed odds betting terminals that make people bet more and more and more.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/12/2016

ESPN Fantasy App Fumbles

ESPN’s Fantasy Sports app crashed during one of the biggest days of the year, the premier of the new NFL season.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/12/2016

Asian Investors Bet on Vegas for Chinese Tourism

Sin City and Asian investors are going all in on Chinese tourism as some of Las Vegas’ latest developments on and off the Strip target Chinese nationals and Chinese-Americans.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/12/2016

BetPhoenix Celebrates Teaser Blowout: 2T Teaser Even Money

Just in time for the new 2016 NFL season, Gambling911.com-endorsed BetPhoenix has unveiled its new website and has announced ten unique bonus offers/special promotions that will debut over a period of ten days

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/11/2016

What Is Live In-Play Wagering?

Live in-play wagering, simply put, is the ability to bet on every play of the game while it is in progress in order to provide the most interactive betting experience on sports and some major nonsporting events.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/10/2016

Gambling Board Votes to Ban Reputed Philly Mob Boss Merlino

Pennsylvania's gambling board is barring the flamboyant alleged head of the Philadelphia Mafia "” who's currently facing racketeering charges "” from all casinos in the state.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/08/2016

Gambling Fool Blows $1 Million on Lottery Tickets

Adam Osmond was a convenience store owner in Connecticut who suffered from a compulsive gambling addiction that cost him thousands of dollars each week, his business and his family.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/08/2016

Online Gambling Site BetOnline.ag Says Goodbye To Bitcoin Deposit Fees

Online Gambling Site BetOnline.ag Says Goodbye To Bitcoin Deposit Fees

Tuesday afternoon online gaming giant - BetOnline.ag - made a policy change that is sure to please many of their players. Effective immediately, there are no longer any fees associated with Bitcoin deposits.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/07/2016

Violent Behavior Tied to Gambling Study Finds: Nearly Half Used Weapons

A new UK study appearing in the journal Addiction has found that men who gamble are more likely to have regular violent outbursts. 

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/07/2016

Grand Fantasy Sports Launched by Minnesota Indian Tribes

We have all your latest Daily Fantasy Sports industry news.  Be sure to visit our sister site DFS911.com here for all the latest DFS picks and profiles.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/07/2016

Lawyer Who Stole Money From Clients to Fuel Gambling Addiction Reinstated

The Iowa Supreme Court has decided to let an attorney who took more than $99,000 from a client resume practicing law.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/07/2016

Quebec Won’t Block Online Gambling Websites

The CRTC has told Quebec that the province cannot lawfully order Internet companies to block people's access to certain websites without first obtaining the federal regulator's approval.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/05/2016

How to Pick an Online Sportsbook

Another season of football at both the college level and the NFL is right around the corner making it the perfect time to start formulating a strategy to bet on the games.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/05/2016

Second Alleged Ex-Boston Mobster Charged in 1993 Murder

Second Alleged Ex-Boston Mobster Charged in 1993 Murder

A 61-year-old alleged former Boston mobster said on Friday he was not guilty of murdering an associate more than two decades ago, hours after being arrested on charges of slaying a witness in a federal investigation.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/02/2016

Court: New Jersey Prosecutors Had Right to Seize $800K NFL Pool Money

An appeals court has upheld a ruling that a New Jersey county had the right to seize more than $800,000 from the operator of an NFL survivor pool.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/02/2016

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