FanDuel and DraftKings in Merger Talks
The two largest daily fantasy sports companies, FanDuel Inc. and DraftKings Inc., are in early-stage talks to merge, people familiar with the matter said on Monday, as the industry faces a crackdown by U.S. states over whether it runs illegal gambling.
Shanghai Airport Blast Culprit was Indebted Gambler, Say Police
The man responsible for a weekend blast at Shanghai's Pudong International Airport that injured five people, including himself, was an indebted gambler who warned on Chinese social media that he intended to kill, police said on Monday.
Pete Rose Back in Gambling: Will Shill for Daily Fantasy Sports Site
It was inevitable. The professional athlete most closely identified with gambling--Pete Rose--and the nation's newest form of sports gambling--daily fantasy sports--have joined forces with Rose becoming the face of dfs site fanDaction.com.
Las Vegas Sun: How Trump Bankrupted His AC Casinos and Still Made Millions
The Las Vegas Sun featured a report Sunday morning on how the now shuttered Trump Plaza Casino and Hotel along with the recently sold Trump Marina Hotel and Casino brought in millions for GOP presumptive US Presidential nominee Donald Trump while hundreds of jobs were dissolved.
Oddsmakers Make Elizabeth Warren Favorite to Be Democratic Vice President
The oddsmakers have spoken and Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren has been instilled as the 4-1 favorite to be presumptive Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton’s Vice Presidential running mate. Clinton is seeking to become the first female President of the United States.
Remains Found in Providence Those of Mobbed Up Nightclub Owner Missing Since ‘93
DNA has concluded the remains found behind a Providence, RI mill are those of a nightclub owner missing since 1993.
Jiri Horak a Millionaire for 10 Seconds: Friends Thought He Won WSOP Colossus II Event
Czech poker player Jiri Horak did not win the WSOP Colossus II event in 2016 and the million dollars that came with that victory. Just don’t tell that to his friends.
A University Taken Over By Prostitutes and Gamblers: Where in the World?
Professor and Vice Chancellor Chigozie Asiabaka has expressed shock after learning that the university he helps oversee is being overrun by prostitutes and gambling entities.
High Five Blooms to $942K in Guaranteed Prize Money With $420K Main Event (Underway)
Poker players looking to take their game higher might want to park their chips at Americas Cardroom this June. The US-facing online poker site today announced the next High Five, a 5-day online poker series slated to get underway on June 8th.
Michigan Internet Poker Bill Advances Despite Spousegate Scandal
A measure to legalize online poker in the state of Michigan has moved forward with an 8-1 vote in the Regulatory Reform Committee but obstacles and time stand in the way of its ultimate passage.
Casino Magnate Steve Wynn on Millennials: Too Much “Dim-Witted” Time on Social Media
Casino magnate Steve Wynn mocked his millennial customers as he emphasized nightclubs and other non-casino parts of his business as the driving force for revenue at his resorts.
Wayne Root: I Got Death Threats After Appearing on Bill Maher’s Show
It's been a tough couple of weeks for sports handicapper/political commentator Wayne Root. On May 27, Root was a guest on the HBO talk show "Real Time with Bill Maher."
William Hill Losing Market Share in Australia
"The growth in Sportsbet, Ladbrokes and CrownBet over the last three years has intensified competition in the Australian online sportsbetting market, driving William Hill's market share from 34% to just 12% (of the digital market)......"
‘Foot Fetish’ Poker Pro David Williams Goes All-In With ‘MasterChef’ Pig’s Feet Treat
Poker player David Williams, known by long time Gambling911.com readers as the man who appeared in a foot fetish porn with a MILF (Mother’s I’d Like to F***), has now moved his talents from the bedroom to the kitchen.
Gambling Addict Charged With Killing Bartender, Setting Bar on Fire
A northern Wisconsin man has been charged in the stabbing death of a bartender, then setting said tavern ablaze.
They’re Back! PerHead.com Rejoins the Gambling911 Family
Two years ago we had the opportunity to visit one of the largest and most established Pay Per Head companies, PerHead.com. It was one of the most state-of-the-art offices in the industry that G911 has ever seen.
PremierPerHead.com Gets Local Bookies Ready for NFL and College Football Betting
Summer has just begun but it is never too early to start formulating your plan for the upcoming football season as an independent sports bookmaker.
Poker Pro Tied to Full Tilt Poker Ponzi Scheme Re-emerges at WSOP
Disgraced poker pro Chris “Jesus” Ferguson has made his first public appearance since being implicated as part of a ponzi scheme tied to Full Tilt Poker.
Ohio Mayor Under Investigation After Wife Facing 20 Years in Gambling Case
The wife of Lancaster, Ohio Mayor Brian Kuhn is facing up to 20 years prison time after entering a guilty plea on Monday to 11 felony counts, and now it has been revealed that the Mayor himself is under investigation.
Enjoy Your Hobbies to the Fullest With Online Wagering
There are some passions that come together like milk and cookies; one of them is sports and gambling.
Phil Mickelson’s Nightmare Continues: Gambling Connection Sentenced for Money Laundering
A California man was sentenced Monday to 12 months and one day in prison for transferring nearly $3 million of pro golfer Phil Mickelson’s money to "an illegal offshore gambling operation."
Sports Handicapper Philly Prince Victim of Double Attempted Hit and Run
A popular sports handicapper, Dale Stickel, better known as “The Philly Prince” was nearly twice run over by a vehicle driven by his neighbor in what police believe was an attempted hit and run.
Brunswick, Waycross GA Bookies, Pay Per Head Services
Gambling911.com continues to examine the Peachtree State of Georgia and its bookies.
Atlantic City Showboat Hotel to Reopen as Non-Gambling Property
The shuttered Showboat casino hotel will reopen next month - this time as a non-gambling hotel, a developer said Friday.
Macon-Bibb County Bookies
Bookies are prevalent within the Macon-Bibb County region of Georgia. In a 2012 referendum, voters approved the consolidation of Macon and Bibb County.
Valdosta Georgia Area Bookies, Pay Per Head Services
Bookies are prevalent within the Valdosta area, encompassing all of Lowndes County, just as they are the entire state of Georgia.
Gambling, Porn, Drug Usage, Shaking Cherry Trees Will Get Chinese Tourists Banned
Gambling ranked among the infractions that will get tourists banned from visiting China....So is shaking and climbing a cherry blossom tree.
WSOP Main Event Will Resume in October, Not November: Hello October Octet?
Gambling911.com sits down with the WSOP official spokesperson to get the full scoop.
The Power of Relentless: Obama Mocks Wayne Allyn Root at Commencement Speech
A Donald Trump surrogate and special contributor to the Gambling911.com website was referenced and mocked by US President Barack Obama during a commencement speech at the US Air Force Academy.
Lobbyist in Illegal Gambling Case May Have Worn Wire for Feds
Once dubbed “The King of Hollywood”, for the power he wielded over the South Florida city (not Hollywood, California), mega lobbyist Alan Koslow pleaded not guilty to money laundering Thursday morning.
