Gambling News
William Hill, PokerStars Merger in the Works?
Stocks in the UK’s largest bookmaker surged Monday on news that William Hill was considering a merger with the world’s largest real money online poker room, PokerStars.
New Jersey Group Presses Supreme Court for Sports Betting
New Jersey’s horse racing industry is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to consider whether the state can allow sports betting at its racetracks and casinos.
Bookies Slaughtered With Pats Win But Dallas Helps
The bookies were hurting with a strong appearance by New England covering against Cleveland. That said, Dallas more than covered against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Odds on the Color of Donald Trump’s Tie – 2nd Debate
BetOnline has your 2nd Presidential Debate betting odds for Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton including on the color of Trump’s tie.
2nd Presidential Debate Betting Odds – Trump vs. Clinton
BetOnline has your 2nd Presidential Debate betting odds for Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton.
Clinton Gets $100K Bet Ahead of Trump ‘Predator’ Scandal
GOP nominee Donald Trump was caught on tape over ten years saying he can grope a woman by her p**** and just minutes before a $100,000 bet was placed on Hillary Clinton to become the next US President.
Brooklyn Judge Keeps Mobster 'Monkey Man' Filocomo's Caged
Brooklyn Federal Judge Nicholas Garaufis has rejected Bonanno associate Ronald “Monkey Man Filocomo’s bid for compassionate release from prison.
Games Affected by Monster Storm Hurricane Matthew – All Bets No Action
If a game you wagered on has been cancelled or postponed due to Hurricane Andrew, your bet is ruled “NO ACTION”.
Anti-Gambling Group Files Suit to Stop DraftKings, FanDuel in NY
An anti-gambling group called Stop Predatory Gambling has filed a lawsuit this week claiming that New York lawmakers violated the state constitution in allowing Daily Fantasy Sports sites DraftKings and FanDuel to re-enter the market.
Valve Ordered to Stop Allowing Online Gambling
The Washington State Gambling Commission has ordered Bellevue game maker Valve to stop allowing black market online gambling on its respective skins.
Federal Judge Critical of Florida Gambling Regulators as Seminole Tribe Trial Ends
A skeptical federal judge Wednesday criticized the agency under Florida Gov. Rick Scott that oversees gambling and signaled he's going to rule the Seminole Tribe of Florida can keep blackjack tables at its casinos.
Top Legal Journal Features G911’s Somach Talking Rogue World Sports Exchange
The latest issue of the prestigious legal journal "Gaming Law Review and Economics" features an article by Gambling911.com's own Tom Somach.
Adelson-Backed Vegas Stadium Pan Going to Nevada Lawmakers Next Week
Nevada lawmakers will meet next week to consider raising a hotel tax for an NFL stadium, convention center expansion and more police officers in the Las Vegas area.
Former Japanese Baseball Player to be Given Suspended Sentence Over Gambling
The Tokyo District Court on Wednesday sentenced a former Yomiuri Giants pitcher to 14 months in jail after he was found to be betting on baseball games and assisting with the operation of an illegal gambling ring.
Closings Set for Wednesday to Determine if Seminoles Can Still Offer Blackjack in FLA
TALLAHASSEE — (Associated Press) - Attorneys for the Seminole Tribe of Florida and the state will give their closing statements in a federal trial that could shape of the future of gambling in Florida.
The closings are set for Wednesday.
Latest State Polls, Odds – Clinton vs. Trump: Nevada, Colorado, NC
A number of battleground state polls have come out with polls since the first Presidential Debate one week ago. We can compare these state polls with the odds at various online bookmakers.
Seminole Hard Rock Rock ‘N’ Roll Poker Open This November in Florida: $2M Guaranteed
Poker action returns to the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla. from Nov. 16 – 30, 2016 with the Seminole Hard Rock Poker (SHRP) Rock ‘N’ Roll Poker Open (RRPO).
IGT Files Claim Against Maryland Lottery Director
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — (Associated Press) - A company already protesting the Maryland lottery’s recommendation on a $262 million contract has filed a second protest specifically aimed at the lottery director.
Trump Running Mate Vowed to Limit Gambling, Then Helped Casinos After Donations
GOP nominee Donald Trump’s running mate Mike Pence once promised to limit gambling ithen went on to help the casinos following donations made by them.
Serial Fraudster Banned From Casinos
A Court order has banned a serial swindler from gambling, not just at UK land-based casinos, but also online.
Bookies in Atlanta – Fulton County: Worst Fan Base in the U.S.
Let’s face it, Atlanta and Fulton County typically ranks among the worst fan bases in the United States despite having some decent professional sports teams.
Next High Five at Americas Cardroom Adds to Impressive Stable
Big things are happening here at Americas Cardroom. There are several example to choose from, but let’s start with the online tournament series we’ve run already this year.
Pedophile Bookmaker has Sentence Revoked
A 52-year-old former bookie charged with visiting a 13-year-old he groomed over the Internet for sex has had his sentence revoked.
Cantor Fitzgerald Gambling Affiliate Settles Investigation With Ties to Pinnacle Sports
Authorities on Monday announced that Cantor Fitzgerald’s gambling arm has agreed to pay out $22.5 million to settle allegations of illegal gambling and money laundering
Accused Mobster in Largest US Art Heist Near Death
An accused mobster on what may be his death bed once again denied knowing anything about the whereabouts of paintings stolen from a Boston museum in the largest art heist in U.S. history, his lawyer said on Saturday.
PartyPoker Bans Seating Scripts, Makes Cash Game Hand Histories Anonymous
PartyPoker is the latest online poker firm to concentrate on improving its ecology.
Will Blackjack Tables Still be Permitted in Florida: Seminoles Fight State
It’s battleground Florida as the Seminole Tribe of Florida and the state go to trial on Monday to determine whether the tribe can continue offering blackjack tables at their casinos
Former Mayor, Wife Sentenced in Gambling Scheme
The former mayor of Lake Station will serve four years in prison and pay tens of thousands of dollars in fines for using campaign money and city food pantry funds to gamble.
Boxing Federation to Develop Olympic Anti-Betting Program
The international boxing association says it is developing a new anti-betting education program after three boxers were sanctioned by the IOC for gambling on fights at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics.
G911 World Exclusive: Visa Confirms Banning of Americans for Binary Options Trading
Visa vice-president for corporate media relations Connie Lee Kim provided Gambling 911 an exclusive statement about the matter.
