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Gamblers Lash Out at BetMGM via Homemade Videos After Cancelling Special Ed Teacher's $215K Bet

"Imagine winning $200,000 on parlays and not getting paid out," tweeted Trent Attyah to his more than 185.5K followers.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Aug/17/2023

Bingo Sites Now Using Sweepstakes Model To Open Up The Market

Bingo Sites Now Using Sweepstakes Model To Open Up The Market

Bingo, a favorite pastime for many globally, has traditionally operated on a straightforward system. Participants often shelled out an entry fee or purchased bingo cards. This cumulative sum constituted the prize pool distributed among the winning players. However, with the rise of online bingo in the digital era, market dynamics have steered this model in a new direction.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Aug/17/2023

The Evolution of Casino Bonuses - To Modern Day

The journey these bonuses have taken spans decades and reflect both the shifts in the gambling landscape and the ever-changing preferences of players. From more modest beginnings to the incredible array of offers available today, let's see how bonuses have evolved over the years.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Aug/15/2023

Longtime Gaming Executive Feels Exonerated After Conviction Overturned on Appeal

Longtime Gaming Executive Feels Exonerated After Conviction Overturned on Appeal

Was among those previously convicted of participating in a vast U.S. college admissions fraud scheme by paying $300,000 to bribe his daughter's way into a top university and the only one to walk away unpunished.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Aug/14/2023

Resorts World and MGM Grand Employees Subpoenaed in Widening Justice Dept Probe

Resorts World and MGM Grand Employees Subpoenaed in Widening Justice Dept Probe

A federal investigation of Southern California bookie Wayne Nix's gambling ring has expanded to Las Vegas with over a dozen casino employees questioned.

Submitted by t c jackson on, Aug/12/2023

Can I Bet With BetOnline From Washington State?

BetOnline is accessible from Washington State and offers some of the best welcome bonuses in the business.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Aug/12/2023

BetOnline 2023 Promotions Unveiled as NFL Preseason Upon Us

Play for $10,000 in sportsbook prizes when you enter the La Liga Kickoff contest, Win free spins for every game you bet and more.

Submitted by Press Release on, Aug/10/2023

Announcing the Moneymaker Tour Mega Satellite

We just enjoyed a relaxing weekend in Daytona Beach and now leave the two in good hands as beloved poker pro Chris Moneymaker heads there for what is aptly named the Moneymaker Tour Mega Satellite.  And it is going to be wild.

Submitted by Ace King on, Aug/09/2023

Which States Have the Biggest Casino Revenues in 2023?

Which States Have the Biggest Casino Revenues in 2023?

In 2022, the casino industry in the United States saw significant revenues across various states. The thriving casino business can be assessed by examining the gross gaming revenue (in million U.S. dollars) in different states, with Nevada, unsurprisingly, leading the pack.

Submitted by Payton on, Aug/09/2023

The Forthcoming Landscape of Online Casino Legislation in U.S. States

The Forthcoming Landscape of Online Casino Legislation in U.S. States

As the advent of online gambling begins to shift the balance of the betting world, the United States finds itself in a nuanced dilemma. The issue at hand is the legalization of online casinos. Right now, legal gambling online in the U.S. is limited - only six states permit online casino operations: Delaware, Michigan, New Jersey, Connecticut, West Virginia and Pennsylvania. Furthermore, online poker is authorized in these six states and Nevada, albeit sites in Connecticut and West Virginia have yet to go live.

Submitted by Payton on, Aug/07/2023

John L. Smith: News of Federal Probe Another Troublesome Headline for Resorts World Las Vegas

The probe appears to be focused on executive(s) and/or former execs of Vegas casinos and the alleged use of casino comps as well as chips to pay off gambling debts to a bookmaking business.

Submitted by t c jackson on, Aug/06/2023

Celebrity Accountant Who Represented Conor McGregor Pleads Guilty in Widening Bookie Probe

Expansive probe involves massive California bookmaking business with Vegas executives potential clients.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Aug/03/2023

How North Carolina’s Sports Betting Legalization will Impact Government Revenue

How North Carolina’s Sports Betting Legalization will Impact Government Revenue

If you’ve followed the emergence of the regulated sports betting industry in the United States, you’ll quickly understand that it doesn’t take a brain scientist to realize who the true beneficiaries are.  That would be the state.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Aug/03/2023

Gambling Platforms for 2023: A Journey into Online Gaming

Gambling Platforms for 2023: A Journey into Online Gaming

Welcome to the world of trendsetting gambling platforms for 2023, where innovation and excitement collide in the realm of online gaming. As the demand for dynamic and user-friendly experiences surges, the gambling industry is set to redefine entertainment.

Submitted by Payton on, Aug/02/2023

High-Stakes Gambler-Turned-FBI Confidential Source Continues to Pound Narrative MGM Execs Tied to Bookie

High-Stakes Gambler-Turned-FBI Confidential Source Claims MGM Execs Fired Over Bookie Ties

Gambling911.com has been unable to confirm this claims as RJ Cipriani made additional allegations on Fourth of July holiday.

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Aug/02/2023

Feds Reportedly Investigating Las Vegas Casino Execs Ties to Indicted Bookie

California law enforcement said to be looking into whether certain high level Vegas employees used casino assets to pay gambling debts and also provided confidential customer data to bookmaking operation.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Aug/02/2023

NFL Themed Slots Arriving in Casinos This September as League Tries to Navigate Through Legal Gambling

Meanwhile NFL personnel prohibited from gambling in casinos.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jul/27/2023

Secrets To Make Your Gambling Session More Lucrative

Secrets To Make Your Gambling Session More Lucrative

Are you looking to increase your chances of winning and make your gambling sessions more profitable? While there is no guaranteed formula for success, there are certain secrets and strategies that can enhance your overall gambling experience.

Submitted by Payton on, Jul/25/2023

Hard Rock Bet Coming to Arizona, Indiana, Ohio, Tennessee, and Virginia

Hard Rock Bet Coming to Arizona, Indiana, Ohio, Tennessee, and Virginia

Hard Rock International, owned and operated by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, announced on Wednesday it will be rebranding its Hard Rock Sportsbook.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jul/20/2023

Gambling911 Confirms Report of Casino Executive's Departure

Gambling911 Confirms Report of Casino Executive's Departure

Gambling 911 has confirmed a report that a high-ranking casino executive who may be linked to an illegal bookmaking operation is out of a job.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Jul/18/2023

PlayUp Sold, Sheldon Adelson Rolls Over in His Grave as Sands Casino Expected to Go Online

PlayUp is said to be exiting the Colorado market as a result of the likely sale.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jul/14/2023

Former NFL Player Sued for Nonpayment to Casino: More Revelations Emerge

Bodycam footage of Kroy Biermann shows him claiming his soon-to-be ex spent $700,000 betting in the last two and a half years.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Jul/12/2023

Why is Sports Betting Illegal in California?

Why is Sports Betting Illegal in California?

Sports betting has come a long way within a very short space of time in the US, with more than 30 states now allowing wagering within their shores.

Submitted by Payton on, Jul/12/2023

5 Dumbest Things: DraftKings Customers Mock CEO 'Love of Competition', 32 Cent Daily Limits?

"Competition for the quickest book to limit anyone who wins a few bets? Pathetic excuse for a Sportsbook but the app is second to none."

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jul/12/2023

Man Dances Naked on Top of Poker Tables After Fighting One-Legged Individual

naked man on vegas poker tables

“Danilczyk had climbed atop a poker table game and flaunted his genitals to all who passed, exposing his privates while ‘gyrating'," the police report noted.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jul/11/2023

Unibet Vows Fixes Following Gambling911 Scathing Reports

Our own Thomas Somach had highlighted how folks were unable to place bets with the Unibet mobile app over extended periods of time in the state.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jul/10/2023

The Clown Files: Maine Has White Supremacist Sympathizer in Charge of Sports Betting (Update)

What Milt Champion tweeted out was more than just "racially insensitive"...and this is the person in charge of gambling regulation in Maine?  Now he was just handed a one week suspension after enjoying time off with pay.

Submitted by Frank Doyle on, Jul/07/2023

Playboy Casino Chip Redemptions No Longer Allowed in NJ... 40 Years After Casino Shuts Down

David Rebuck, director of the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement, issued an emergency order on Friday July, 7, 2023, putting an immediate end to the checks from the Playboy Casino.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jul/07/2023

Are Pay Per Head Bookie Businesses Now fully Legal With DC Circuit Decision?

Are Pay Per Head Bookie Businesses Now fully Legal With DC Circuit Decision?

On June 30, 2023, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit reversed the district court’s ruling in West Flagler Associates, Ltd. v. Haaland.  The result is that the Seminole tribe can now take bets from their casinos and - interestingly enough - remotely.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jul/06/2023

New Jersey Sports Betting is Here to Stay: Was Set to Expire in the Fall

New Jersey Sports Betting is Here to Stay: Was Set to Expire in the Fall

Legal authorization for online casino gambling in New Jersey was set to expire in November of this year (2023). However, Gov. Phil Murphy last week signed iGaming extension legislation into law on June 30.  This means the law has been extended for another five years. 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jul/06/2023

Breaking News

Say No to Sportsbook Blacklist

Since Gambling911.com revealed that seven sportsbooks had gotten together to share player information, everybody in the industry is talking.

Online Slots With The Highest Payout Rates

If you are into online casino slots, don’t just play any games you stumble across after you open the lobby. Also, choosing an online slot by design or theme is not a good idea. If you want to not only have fun playing but also hit some wins, make sure you choose the right games.

How to Withdraw Funds From Online Casinos?

Navigating the world of online gambling, especially when it comes to withdrawing your winnings, can seem daunting at first. However, with the right knowledge and understanding, the process can be smooth and secure.