Business & Financial
China Blocks Poker Apps Amid Massive Crackdown
A number of Texas Hold’Em style mobile games are being reported blocked as part of a crackdown by the Chinese government. The action commenced some time on Monday it appears.
NHL Partners With MGM to Share Data for Sports Betting
The NHL announced a multiyear agreement Monday to provide MGM Resorts International with data for use in betting, the second major U.S. professional sports league to strike a deal with the casino giant since the Supreme Court opened the way for expanded gambling last spring.
Paddy Power Likens Old People to Zombies
The UK bookmaker has been accused of ageism
Murder Number 582 and 583 This Year in Costa Rica as 5Dimes Tony Body Still Unaccounted For
After reporting eight days ago that the body of 5Dimes owner Sean "Tony" Creighton had been found, the Costa Rica Star stopped reporting on the matter, has offered no further verification, and - according to what we are hearing within their office - have no intention to pursue the story any further.
How Do I Use Bitcoin to Bet Poker Online? (Bitcoin Poker Series Part I)
Being an intergral part of the gaming industry, we here at Gambling911.com are constantly asked two questions that might otherwise shock our regular readers: "How can I play online poker with real money?" And - wait for it - "How do I buy and use Bitcoin?"
Mississippi Casinos Win More in Second Month of Sports Bets
Casino revenue rose sharply again in Mississippi in September in the state's second month of legal sports betting.
Weekend Parlays That Keep Your Sportsbook Profitable
Offering weekend parlays drums up action with both casual and pro bettors. It’s also a great opportunity for bookies to cash-in on the weekend matches. Check out the 4-game weekend parlays we suggest…
Family, Friends of 5Dimes Owner Plan 'Outreach" Effort With US Embassy in CR
Gambling911.com was advised Thursday that concerned friends and family members of Sean "Tony" Creighton back in the States are planning to reach out to the US Embassy in Costa Rica to demand investigators in that Central American nation be more forthcoming as to the disappearance and reported death of the 5Dimes.com Sportsbook founder.
2018 Week 9 College Football Betting Previews
As we head into week 9 of the NCAA Men's Football season, the heat is turning up for some teams, and for others, the dream is beginning to fade, but, regardless of where your favorite teams are at right now, there is always a way to make money.
5Dimes Tony: What Happened to His Body?
Gambling911.com can confirm that as of Wednesday evening, no coroner in the San Jose, Costa Rica area has been in receipt of Sean "Tony" Creighton's body, or at least that is what they are telling those who are inquiring.
Definition of a Pay Per Head
What is a Pay Per Head business exactly? The term has become increasingly popular over the years.
Sports Betting Software Providers for Bookies
Being a Bookie is not only an extremely profitable business but it is also now very easy to do with all the various sports betting software providers that are available that do all the work for the bookie.
5Dimes Not Slowing WIth Payouts Yet
Since it was reported over the weekend that the founder and sole owner of 5Dimes body was found after an apparent murder-for-hire, many players have been asking if they are still paying out.
Esport Betting Platform Gets License for Video Game Gambling
Video gamers in the United States and elsewhere will soon be able to bet on themselves.
Old Friends of 5Dimes Founder Tell G911 He Really Was 'a Good Guy'
'DMan' once owend a Unified Gaming book and worked in the same office as Sean "Tony" Creighton, separated only by a dirty old mattress that Sean would sleep on after first taking control of 5Dimes.
5Dimes Owner Found Dead
The body of Sean "Tony" Creighton has been found by law enforcement in Costa Rica. Creighton was the founder and owner of the popular sportsbook 5Dimes. Details are murky at this time.
Wife and Manager of Kidnapped 5Dimes Owner Met to Make Payment
A Diario report reveals that the wife of kidnapped 5Dimes owner communicated with a manager of the betting firm to send more than $700K in bitcoin ransom to Cuba hours after Sean "Tony" Creighton allegedly disappeared.
Casino Software Providers and Pay Per Head Companies
The world of gambling is a huge market which is not just limited to old-school brick and mortar Casinos. There are numerous casinos that people can physically go to around the world and spend the day or weekend at taking a shot to risk some money at the casino in the hopes of hitting a jackpot or just winning a few extra bucks.
Family in States Heartbroken Over 5Dimes Owner Kidnapping, Office Under Heavy Security
The 5Dimes office in the Edificio Equus, or simply Equus Building, of San Pedro, Costa Rica was under heavy guard Thursday. Sources close to Gambling911.com say it is like "something out of Black Ops".
5Dimes Issues Statement Regarding Kidnapping of Owner
Costa Rica sportsbook 5Dimes issued a statement to at least one media outlet in regard to the alleged kidnapping of its colorful owner, Sean "Tony" Creighton, 43 of Morgantown, West Virginia.
Sugarhouse Sportsbook Shifts From Golden Nugget to Monmouth Park in NJ
The newly opened Sugarhouse Sportsbook has found a brand new home after only a few weeks in business according to Legal Sports Report.
Kidnapped 5Dimes Owner Vehicle Found Intentionally Crashed by Perps
Diaro Extra has what it says is a photo of the vehicle driven by 5Dimes owner Sean "Tony" Creighton intentionally crashed into a gate. Creighton was reported kidnapped on September 25.
Status of 5Dimes Uncertain in Wake of Owner's Disappearance
Following word that the owner of San Jose, Costa Rica-based 5Dimes Sportsbook was reportedly kidnapped three weeks ago, those with money at the book have been scrambling to find out more details.
Sports Betting Officially Begins in New Mexico
Sports betting in New Mexico officially kicked off Tuesday October 16 at the Santa Ana Star Casino outside of Albuquerque and business was brisk.
Borgata Seeks Permission to Go After Phil Ivey for More Than $10 Million: Bank Account Emptied
The Borgata Casino in Atlantic City has sought approval to go after poker pro Phil Ivey for the $10.1 million the property was awarded in an infamous edge-sorting case.
Springfield Casino Rolls In $27M In Its First Month
MGM has reported nearly $27 million in revenue during the first full month of operation at its Massachusetts casino.
‘Duffel Bag Bettor’ Takes William Hill for $240K
A Vegas man won big on Army this past weekend. Army is among those teams performing well Against The Spread this season.
Sports Betting Coming to Virginia?
Following last week's shock news that New Mexico would start offering sports betting starting Tuesday October 16, now comes word that Virginia may be next on the list.
Football Helps NJ Sports Bets Nearly Double to $184 Million
The start of the pro and college football seasons led the volume of sports betting in New Jersey to nearly double in September from its level a month earlier.
Another $6 Billion of Value wiped Out of Bitcoin in a Day
Cryptocurrencies, which today accounts for upwards of 70% of all online gambling transactions in the North American market, lost approximately $6 billion of its value in a single day Thursday.
