Australian Poker Pro Shane Warne Charity Under Investigation for Misspending
Australian poker pro and one-time spin bowler Shane Warne is currently under investigation for alleged inappropriate spending.
Pennsylvania House Committee Pushes Through Online Gambling Bill
The Keystone state is one step closer to passing a measure that would make online gambling legal within its borders.
The Pennsylvania House Gaming Oversight Committee backed a measure that would require land-based casinos in the state to license Web casinos.
In an 18-8 vote, representatives elected to advance the proposition to its chamber’s floor for further discussion and additional voting.
The measure is authored by the Oversight Committee Chairman State Rep. John Payne (R-District 106)
G911 World Exclusive: Turner Sports Tries Shutting Down Sports Capping Site
A sports handicapping website that appears to be affiliated with Turner Sports has no such affiliation, and the real Turner Sports is attempting to have it shut down, Gambling 911 can reveal in a world exclusive report!
Poker Pro Alex Jacob Moves to Final on ‘Jeopardy!, ‘What is Aleve’
Poker pro Alex Jacob is vying to win this year’s Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions and he just moved one step closer with a victory Tuesday night. Now one of the quiz show’s most popular contestants moves onto the finals.
Jacob, a stock trader from Chicago, faced off against Brennan Bushee and Vaughn Winchell on Tuesday.
Brother of Texas Rangers Pitcher Yu Darvish Charged With Running Gambling Ring
The younger brother of Texas Rangers star pitcher Yu Darvish arrested last month has been charged with running a gambling ring by Osaka, Japan prosecutors.
Charlie Sheen Reveals He is HIV Infected Actor: Oddsmaker Almost Right
An oddsmaker who suggested actor Charlie Sheen would be among those favored as the Hollywood actor with HIV was correct as the act revealed Tuesday morning on NBC's "Today".
During the interview, Sheen insisted he had endangered nobody.
SunBurnt Face Man Sportsbet Ad Deemed ‘Offensive’, Pulled Off the Air
The Advertising Standards Board of Australia has upheld a complaint against bookmaker Sportsbet for its ad promoting racing specials for Cox Plate Day.
Georgia May Be Next to Boot Daily Fantasy Sports Sites
ATLANTA (Associated Press) - Georgia Attorney General Sam Olens says his office is investigating whether daily fantasy sports violate state law.
Olens recently told the Augusta Chronicle that the issue is pending in his office.
Cancelled Big Bet at Del Mar Just Before Race Leads to Probe
An individual who placed five $1000 win bets on Tale of a Champion at Del Mar Race Track Saturday then cancelled said wagers just minutes prior to post time has resulted in a probe by Del Mar officials as well as the California Horse Racing Board, and TVG, through which the wager was placed and then canceled.
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Alex Jacob Advances in ‘Jeopardy’ Tournament of Champions
Poker pro Alex Jacob was brought back on the television quiz show “Jeopardy” to take part in The Tournament of Champions this past Friday following an April run that earned him $151,802.
Now a Chicago currency trader, Jacob has advanced into this week’s semi-final founds.
The winner of the Tournament of Champions will receive a cool $250,000.
Jacob has earned just over $2.5 million in his live poker tournament career to date.
NY Assemblyman: ‘AG has Gone Way Over Line With Daily Fantasy Sports Probe’
In an interview with the Associated Press, New York Republican Assemblyman Dean Murray said of his state’s Democratic Attorney General Eric Schneiderman: "He's gone way over the line" with the fantasy sports probe.
FanDuel, DraftKings OK With Gambling Label in UK
BOSTON (Associated Press) — Top daily fantasy sports companies are fiercely rejecting the idea that their rapidly growing industry should be considered gambling in the United States.
Bookies Hit Hard by Buckeyes, Spartans Covers
Two of the most wagered on sides, the Ohio State Buckeyes and Michigan State Spartans, came through with flying colors Saturday, thus handing the bookies some big losses in Week 11.
Bookies Get Left Shell Shocked by Holly Holm Upset Over Ronda Rousey
As Gambling911.com reported Saturday evening, it was Holly Holm seeing the most lopsided action against heavily favored Ronda Rousey in their UFC 193 matchup.
Bookie Beat Down for NFL Week 10: Packers, Panthers, Patriots and Saints
It’s pretty consistent across the board that there are four sides seeing the single most substantial action at sportsbooks during Week 10.
Porn Star Who Says She Got Impregnated by Mystery HIV-Infected Actor Tells All
In an exclusive interview with the Daily Mail, a porn actress reveals that the mystery playboy Hollywood actor who contracted HIV impregnated her and could possibly have slept with more than 50 other adult film stars as well as various transsexuals.
Hollywood actresses remain terrified after news broke of the HIV-infected star, whose identity has yet to be revealed. Bookies have shied away from offering odds on this major breaking story for the time being.
FanDuel Stops Taking Money From New York Residents
FanDuel says it has stopped accepting money from New York residents following that state’s Attorney General demand to cease taking bets there.
Battle of Malta Side Events Promise Sweet Payouts for 2016
In addition to the main event, which allowed for three separate buy-ins, the record breaking 2105 Battle of Malta featured side events offering up an excellent opportunity for poker players to make a few extra bucks after busting out. A more expansive list of side events should be available for Battle of Malta 2016.
It’s Okay to Gamble on Friday The 13th: You May Even Get Lucky
Some of you will be avoiding black cats, walking under ladders and even gambling this Friday The 13th. The black cats and ladders we can see, but staying away from gambling?
Who’s The Hollywood Playboy Actor With HIV? Latest Odds
While oddsmakers will be reluctant to take actual bets on the identity of a Hollywood actor reported to have the HIV virus, some have quietly offered their own opinions to Gambling911 as to whom it might be.
It is news that has many females in Hollywood shaking in their shoes.
FanDuel Going After New York Attorney General Hard: Nets Back Company
The world’s largest Daily Fantasy Sports company, FanDuel, has come out swinging against New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman’s assertion that Daily Fantasy Sports is illegal gambling in disguise. He has ordered both FanDuel and DraftKings to cease taking bets from New York residents. As of late Thursday, both continue to do so.
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16 Players Emerge From The Cage With Cash in Wednesday Night's 4-Hour Cash Game
San Jose, Costa Rica – Another installment of The Cage is in the books and this week’s time-based cash game saw six winners walk away with over $4,000. TerryRash left The Cage with the top prize of $5,232, but second place winner pas2h0ff wasn’t far behind with $5,133. A total of 16 players walked away with a piece of the $46,000 prize pool. Great prizes to the top 5 and a great number of "in the money" players is getting to be the standard.
PokerStars Cash Game Traffic Drops 3.3 Percent Following Loyalty Program Revamp
Following PokerStars controversial announced adjustment of its long time loyalty program, site traffic has dipped 3.3 percent. It was not immediately clear if the drop had anything to do with the changes.
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Amaya Gaming 2015 Q3 Earnings Results
MONTREAL, Amaya Inc. ("Amaya" or the "Corporation") (NASDAQ: AYA; TSX: AYA) Tuesday reported its financial results for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2015. Unless otherwise noted, all references to"$" and "CAD" are to the Canadian dollar, "US$" and "USD" are to the U.S. dollar and "€" and "EUR" are to the Euro.
Quirky New Jersey Fantasy Sports Case Decision Leaves FanDuel Optimistic
Daily Fantasy Sports giant FanDuel is citing a 2007 New Jersey Fantasy Sports case in hopes of fighting claims against it by New York’s Attorney General that what it does is “illegal gambling”.
New York State Legislature Finally Puts Fantasy Sports in its Rightful Place: Illegal Gambling
The cat is finally out of the bag and is being called what it is; a cat. New York State Attorney general Eric T. Schneiderman just dealt a major blow to the multibillion-dollar Fantasy Sports industry. The two titans in the industry are DraftKings and FanDuel, two companies where senior management started their careers in online gambling companies, and were professional poker players, have now been outlawed from taking fantasy “bets” in the state of New York.
Gambling Industry Could Get Burned if Bernie Sanders is Elected President
Followers of Bernie Sanders, the Vermont senator running for the Democratic nomination for President of the United States, show their support with the slogan "Feel the Bern."
Patchwork of Laws Poses Legal Quicksand for DraftKings, Other DFS Sites
SEATTLE (Associated Press) — The New York attorney general's decision that daily fantasy sports betting sites FanDuel and DraftKings are illegal gambling operations in his state is a blow to the companies, but the multibillion-dollar industry could have more legal headaches yet to come.
Online Casino Operators Await Extradition From Israel: Behind ‘Biggest’ Hacking
Online casino operators - Gery Shalon and Ziv Orenstein – await extradition following news of further charges in a hacking scheme that affected both JP Morgan and the Dow Jones Industrial.
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Joe McKeehen Wins 2015 World Series of Poker Main Event
LAS VEGAS (Aassociated Press) — Pennsylvania poker pro Joe McKeehen never gave up his lead in the World Series of Poker's championship event, and took home $7.68 million Tuesday night as the victor.
