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YouTube Stars Blasted for Not Disclosing Ownership in Online Gambling Site CS:GO Lotto

Two YouTube stars, Trevor "TmarTn" Martin and Tom "Syndicate" Cassell, have come under fire for failing to reveal their ownership interests in Counter-Strike: GO gambling website CS:GO Lotto.

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/04/2016

Daniel Negreanu on Chris Ferguson: ‘Clearly He Doesn’t Give a S***’

Irate over poker pro Chris Ferguson refusing to comment on the 2011 ponzi scheme he was tied to involving Full Tilt Poker, fellow pro Daniel Negreanu unleashed on him this weekend.  Ferguson made his first public appearance in five years at this summer’s World Series of Poker.

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/03/2016

2016 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest Betting Odds: Chestnut vs. Stonie

As always, the online gambling sites will be offering betting odds on the 2016 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest and, following Joey Chestnut’s shock loss in 2015 following years of dominance, the action should be heavier this July 4.  

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/03/2016

Firm Raided as Part of Illegal Binary Option Biz Founded by Suspect in Match Fixing Case

One of the companies tied to an illegal Romanian binary options ring, YouTradeFX, is related to the Israeli company USG Capital, the Times of Israel reported on Saturday.

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/02/2016

John Gotti Grandson Nabbed by Police for Possessing Pain Killers, Steroids

The grandson of the late Gambino crime family boss John Gotti was arrested Friday in Howard Beach, Queens for possession of pain killers and steroids.

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/02/2016

PA Online Gambling Legalization on Hold for Moment as Lawmakers Mull Over Bill

The Latest on budget developments in the Pennsylvania Legislature (all times local):

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/02/2016

Trump Taj Mahal Casino Says Union ‘Hell-Bent on Closing Property’

Trump Taj Mahal Casino Says Union ‘Hell-Bent on Closing Property’

The Latest on Atlantic City's main casino workers union and its strike against the Trump Taj Mahal casino (all times local):

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/01/2016

Indiana to Legalize Daily Fantasy Sports

Indiana will become only the second state to specifically legalize Daily Fantasy Sports contests.

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/01/2016

Jason Mercier Proposes to Girlfriend Natasha Barbour at WSOP

Wednesday morning, the California Assembly Appropriations Committee is expected to vote on a bill to bring internet poker to California.

Submitted by Ace King on, Jul/01/2016

Poker Writer Nolan Dalla’s Past Comes Back to Haunt Him Amidst Sexual Harassment Claims

Famed poker columnist Nolan Dalla is fighting off allegations that he sexually harassed a fellow female poker pro.  Past blog postings, meanwhile, are not exactly helping his case.

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/01/2016

No More Online Gambling in the Philippines: Newly Sworn President Orders

No More Online Gambling in the Philippines: Newly Sworn President Orders

Immediately after being sworn in, new Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte issued a decree that shocked many:  No more online gambling in the nation.

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/01/2016

Nevada Gambling Revenue Down 5 Percent in May

Nevada gambling revenue took another tumble in May, dropping nearly 5 percent statewide as Las Vegas Strip revenues fell sharply year-over-year.

Submitted by Guest on, Jun/30/2016

Illegal CA Online Gambling Site Took in More Than $1 Billion in Bets in One Season

Four California and New York men have been taken into custody and charged with running an elaborate online gambling enterprise that prosecutors say took in over $1 billion in bets during a single football season.

Submitted by Guest on, Jun/30/2016

247pph.com Acquires PayPerHeadServices.com and Becomethebookie.com

247pph.com Acquires PayPerHeadServices.com and Becomethebookie.com

247pph.com, one of the top pay per head companies in the world and the topchoice for bookies, professional credit bookmakers and agents, has just acquired PayPerHeadServices.com and Becomethebookie.com, continuing their impressive growth in the industry.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/30/2016

iPro Inc Teams Up with IGT to Launch Real Time Fantasy Sports Platform

iPro, Inc. today announced an exclusive partnership with International Game Technology (“IGT”) (NYSE: IGT) to launch its real-time sports gaming platform, ringit!, on the IGT-owned Lottomatica Italian sports betting platform in time for 2016’s largest soccer event, the UEFA Euro Cup.

Submitted by Guest on, Jun/29/2016

Granny Invoking Problem Gambler Diversion Law in Theft Case

A Las Vegas granny says her theft of $500K from the plumbing company where she worked as a bookkeeper has invoked a little-used law Nevada state law to be placed in a court diversion and restitution program. 

Submitted by Guest on, Jun/29/2016

University of Arizona College Professor Wins Big at 2016 WSOP

A University of Arizona College professor has just won the $1500 buy-in “Monster Stack” No-Limit Hold’em Event #41 at this year’s World Series of Poker.

Submitted by Guest on, Jun/29/2016

Tie Bet a Winner for All Gamblers

He outplayed bookies who had been betting on what tie he would wear

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jun/29/2016

Intertops Reinstates Bitcoin Withdrawal Option

Antigua-based Intertops had advised its customers last week they were not allowing Bitcoin, the anonymous digital currency, as a payment withdrawal option but advised Gambling911.com on Wednesday Bitcoin withdrawals have now been reinstated.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/29/2016

PA Assembly Votes to Allow Online Gambling, Fantasy Sports

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed legislation Tuesday to expand legalized casino-style gambling to websites, airports and mobile applications. The measure passed, 114-85, and was sent to the Senate.

Submitted by Guest on, Jun/28/2016

Mobster Arrested for Role in Murder of South Boston Club Owner

The FBI has arrested a long time capo in the Patriarca crime family for his alleged role in the 1993 murder of a South Boston nightclub owner whose body was recently found buried behind a mill building in Providence, Rhode Island.

Submitted by Guest on, Jun/28/2016

G911 Obtains Pregame Legal Demand for Retraction and Apology From Deadspin

Following a scathing report about sports handicapping website Pregame.com and its founder RJ Bell appearing on Deadspin last week, Bell and his firm sent out a Demand for Retraction and Apology on Monday.

Submitted by Guest on, Jun/28/2016

Online Poker Left Out in the Cold Again: Cali, PA Still Some Promise

New York State has just legalized Daily Fantasy Sports while giving online poker the cold shoulder and this continues to be the trend despite some glimmers of hope in 2016.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/28/2016

Online Gambling Observers Pay Close Attention to PA Spending Plan

Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf and the Senate's top Democrat and Republican are cool to a budget plan being assembled by the House GOP majority.

Submitted by Guest on, Jun/27/2016

MyBet Shuts Down Online Poker Business

Malta-based MyBet has announced the abrupt closure of its online poker business as a result of its efforts to focus on improved betting and casino games.

Submitted by Guest on, Jun/27/2016

Brexit Baffled Punters, Pundits and Fund Managers to the Very End

Nearly everyone, from London gamblers to U.S. money managers got it wrong. Britain's vote to leave the European Union shocked pundits, investors and politicians alike, underscoring the inherent difficulty of forecasting such rare events.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/26/2016

Chris Ferguson Makes Final Table but Falls Short: Continues to Draw Condemnation

Australian Martin Kozlov poker pro collected $665,709 top prize in Event #39 but it was another figure at the final table that drew most of the attention. 

Submitted by Guest on, Jun/26/2016

Self-Sustaining Local Bookie Goes The Way of the Dodo Bird With Live Betting

With the demand for live in-play betting where one can now wager on plays right up to the final second of a game, the corner bookie can no longer function without the assistance of a full service 24-7 Pay Per Head.

Submitted by Guest on, Jun/25/2016

Brexit Causes Plunge of Ladbrokes, Paddy Power, William Hill Shares

Three of the UK’s biggest online gambling operators saw their shares plunge Friday following news that the Brits had voted to pull out of the European Union (a la the Brexit referendum).

Submitted by Guest on, Jun/25/2016

Odds to Be Named Next Prime Minister of England: Boris Johnson Favorite

Odds to Be Named Next Prime Minister of England: Boris Johnson Favorite

With David Cameron stepping down as British Prime Minister Friday following the historic Brexit vote to leave the European Union, oddsmakers were quick to post odds on the next Prime Minister.

Submitted by Guest on, Jun/24/2016

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