Gambling
Most popular online gambling games
Gambling has been around since ages past. Where we might have needed to organize a tavern meeting with a group of village acquaintances and friends 3,000 years ago, or taken a family vacation to Las Vegas or Macau (whichever is closer) 30 years ago, we now enjoy the convenience of modern technology to power our jackpot hitting fantasies.
Monk Gets 30 Months in Prison for Gambling Away $260K of Temple Money
A Buddhist monk was sentenced Monday to 30 months in prison after pleading guilty to embezzling more than $260,000 from the Louisiana temple he led and gambling most of the money at a casino.
William Hill Gives Frosty Reception to Merger Talks
British bookmaker William Hill (WMH.L) gave a frosty response to a proposed takeover bid from 888 Holdings (888.L) and Rank Group (RNK.L) on Monday, saying it saw little merit in the merger.
CSGOPot Still Operating: Says Cease and Desist From Valve ‘Not Received’
CSGOPot claims it is yet to receive cease and desist letter from video developer Valve, which has demanded said site stop engaging in online gambling
PokerStars Posts Strong First Quarter in New Jersey
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23 CSGO Online Gambling Websites Ordered to Shut Down
The eSports world is reeling from scandals involving popular YouTubers undisclosed ownership arrangements in Counter Strike: Global Offensive online gambling sites and now that platform’s video gaming developer, Valve, has ordered said sites shut down.
Sands Table Supervisor Stole $3K in Chips Hidden in Bra, Police Say
A Whitehall Township, Pennsylvania woman has been charged with stealing $3000 in casino chips that she stuffed in her bra.
The Latest Casino Craze: Stadium Style Seating Surround Live Dealers
Sands Casino in Bethlehem has debuted its new gaming system, hybrid table games that combine the ease and fast pace of a slot machine with the feel of a live dealer.
FaZe Clan Caught Up in Latest CS:GO Row
It seems to be never ending in terms of the Counter Strike: Global Offensive online gambling scandal that has gripped the world of eSports.
Standoff at Oakland Gambling Den: Several Arrests
The Oakland police arrested several people early Wednesday following an intense standoff at a warehouse said to house several illegal slot machines.
‘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.
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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.
