Gambling911 World Exclusive: Mike "The Mouth" Matusow Says Deal to Run Texas Poker Room is Off

Gambling911 World Exclusive: Mike "The Mouth" Matusow Says Deal to Run Texas Poker Room is Off

A deal made by poker pro Mike “The Mouth” Matusow to move to Texas and run a poker room has fallen through, Gambling 911 can reveal in a world exclusive report!

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Mar/16/2022

Betting on Ultimate Discs is Becoming the Ultimate Wager....Just Don’t Call Them Frisbees

Betting on Ultimate Discs is Becoming the Ultimate Wager....Just Don’t Call Them Frisbees

Don’t call them Frisbees!  They are flying discs (Frisbee is a trademarked name).

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Mar/06/2022

Virginia State House of Delegates Votes Down Ban on Betting Slogan...Then Votes in Favor

Virginia State House of Delegates Votes Down Ban on Betting Slogan

In a stunning reversal of fortune Tuesday, the Virginia House of Delegates, the lower chamber of the state legislature, overwhelmingly voted down a bill that would have made it illegal for gambling entities in the state he use the slogan “Virginia is for bettors“ to advertise their services.....but they had an about-face on Wednesday.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Mar/02/2022

Virginia Closing in on Slogan: Senator's Office Provides G911 With Latest Update

Virginia Closing in on Slogan: Senator's Office Provide G911 With Latest Update

The Virginia House of Delegates, the lower body of the state legislature, is to vote Monday on a controversial bill that would ban gambling entities in the state from using the advertising slogan “Virginia is for bettors” to promote their businesses.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Feb/26/2022

Caesars Brags About Record Sports Bet But Stonewalls on Policy Surrounding It

Caesars Brags About Record Sports Bet But Stonewalls on Policy Surrounding It

Caesars Sportsbook has confirmed to Gambling 911 that a $4.5 million bet on the Super Bowl made last week by Houston furniture mogul Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale is the largest mobile sports wager ever made and the second largest sports wager of any kind ever made.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Feb/08/2022

Shulman Cruise Terminated as Ship Owner Goes Bankrupt

Shulman Cruise Terminated as Ship Owner Goes Bankrupt

The four-month, $400,000 world cruise that first couple of poker Barry and Allyn Shulman are on has been terminated, just days after it began.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Jan/19/2022

First Couple of Poker Won't Get Refund if Covid Attacks $400K Cruise

First Couple of Poker Won't Get Refund if Covid Attacks $400K Cruise
They say they feel the cruise is safe, but if Covid starts to spread on board, they say they are prepared to “bail”—even if leaving the ship mid-cruise means they won’t get a penny refunded!
Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Jan/10/2022

Clackamas County Medical Examiner Won't Share Autopsy Info on Poker Pro Dusty "Leatherass" Schmidt

Clackamas County Medical Examiner Won't Share Autopsy Info on Poker Pro Dusty "Leatherass" Schmidt

The medical examiner in Clackamas County, Oregon has denied a request by Gambling 911 for information about the sudden death of 40-year-old Schmidt.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Dec/16/2021

Gambling 911 World Exclusive: Gambling-Themed TV Network to Debut in 2022

Gambling 911 World Exclusive: Gambling-Themed TV Network to Debut in 2022

The network is the brainchild of David W. Brunner, a talent agent and television executive in Pennsylvania who last year started another streaming television network called DB&A TV (dbandatelevision.tv), which features variety programming.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Dec/02/2021

Gambling911 Talks to Sports Betting Mogul "Mattress Mack"

Texan hopes to snare $36 million on Astros World Series.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Nov/02/2021

Mattress Mack vs. Spanky: Why is Caesars Favoring One Over the Other?

Mattress Mack vs. Spanky: Why is Caesars Favoring One Over the Other?

Why is a sports bettor from Texas allowed to wager $2 million on a sporting event while another sports bettor, in New Jersey, can’t even put $50,000 on a game?

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Nov/01/2021

Gambling 911 World Exclusive: Poker Pro Layne Flack Died of Drug Overdose

Gambling 911 World Exclusive: Poker Pro Layne Flack Died of Drug Overdose

The story that everyone in the poker world is talking about as Gambling 911 confirms the beloved player died of a combination of fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine intoxication.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Oct/13/2021

Matusow Demands WPT Commentator Who Ripped Him Be Fired

Matusow Demands WPT Commentator Who Ripped Him Be Fired

Professional poker player Mike “The Mouth” Matusow is calling for World Poker Tour television commentator and fellow poker pro Tony Dunst to be fired after Dunst denigrated Matusow’s poker-playing skills on Twitter.  He sits down exclusively with Gambling911.com's own Thomas Somach.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Oct/05/2021

Gambling 911 World Exclusive: Matusow Responds to Accusation He's "Robbing" His Backers

Gambling 911 World Exclusive:   Matusow Responds to Accusation He's "Robbing" His Backers

The "Mouth" issues a fiery profanity-laced response to these allegations. “They can suck a d***!”

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Sep/24/2021

Poker Pros Upset With Dealer Vax Exemption

Poker Pros Upset With Dealer Vax Exemption

Poker pros are crying foul over the recent mandate that requires entrants in the upcoming World Series of Poker be vaccinated, but not dealers.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Sep/08/2021

Matusow Changes Course, Now Says He'll Wear Mask and Attend WSOP

Matusow Changes Course, Now Says He'll Wear Mask and Attend WSOP

Following Thomas Somach's exclusive interview with Mike Matusow, "The Mouth" goes off on the WSOP in his "Mouthpiece" podcast Sunday night.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Sep/05/2021

Bet Bash is a Success, Will be an Annual Event

Bet Bash is a Success, Will be an Annual Event

The first Bet Bash was so successful that the organizer is already planning another one for Las Vegas in the spring.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Aug/30/2021

Poker Pros Supporting Moneymaker's Decision to Sit Out WSOP

Poker Pros Supporting Moneymaker's Decision to Sit Out WSOP

Professional poker players headed to the World Series of Poker here next month are offering their support to fellow poker pro Chris Moneymaker, who recently announced he will not be attending this year‘s WSOP out of concerns of contracting Covid.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Aug/11/2021

Poker Pros Pushing Back Against WSOP Covid Rules

Poker Pros Pushing Back Against WSOP Covid Rules

Professional poker players planning to attend next month’s World Series of Poker here are pushing back hard against the WSOP’s special Covid rules for this year’s tournament.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Aug/10/2021

NHL Begins Probe of Sharks Evander Kane Allegations: Bet on Own Games

NHL Begins Probe of Sharks Evander Kane Allegations: Bet on Own Games

Dan Lust via Twitter reports that the NHL announced a full investigation into allegations that Evander Kane of the San Jose Sharks has been betting on his own games with bookies.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Aug/01/2021