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Trump Taj Mahal Casino Closing; Carl Icahn Says He Lost $100M

Donald Trump has been gone from Atlantic City for years, but his name has lived on in glowing neon on the facade of a casino he no longer owned.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/03/2016

Troubled Matt Marafioti Turns Up Alive After Missing for Nearly 2 Months

Troubled Matt Marafioti Turns Up Alive After Missing for Nearly 2 Months

Troubled poker pro Matt Marafioti has re-emerged on social media with a new video following reports that he had gone missing. Marafioti has not been heard from since June 12.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/03/2016

Surge in online gambling sees Brits hit record losses

Surge in online gambling sees Brits hit record losses

More people than ever are now online, and with it, a whole host of new ventures are now accessible.

Submitted by Payton on, Aug/03/2016

Hillary Clinton Back to 1-3 Odds Following a Few Days of Trump Missteps

Though the change hasn’t been dramatic, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton late Tuesday night was back at 1-3 odd at two online bookmakers, BoyleSports and Stan James.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/02/2016

Idiot Conned Disabled Dad Out of £1.2m Then Blew Cash Gambling, Partying

Idiot Conned Disabled Dad Out of £1.2m Then Blew Cash Gambling, Partying

Geovonne Oliver, 21, fooled Barclays Bank into thinking he was his father Derrick to take £1.265 million from a medical negligence compensation payment, the Daily Star reports, and he didn’t stop there.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/02/2016

Whісh іs Моrе Fun - Оnlіnе Саsіnоs Оr Lаnd-Ваsеd Саsіnоs?

Whісh іs Моrе Fun - Оnlіnе Саsіnоs Оr Lаnd-Ваsеd Саsіnоs?

А lаnd bаsеd Саsіnо оr аn оnlіnе саsіnо? Whісh рrоvіdеs mоrе еntеrtаіnmеnt аnd ехсіtеmеnt? Wеll, thе оnlіnе саsіnоs hаvе сеrtаіnlу gіvеn а nеw dіmеnsіоn tо thе wоrld оf еnјоуmеnt аnd аmusеmеnt.

Submitted by Payton on, Aug/02/2016

The Sun Newspaper to Launch new UK Sportsbook - Sun Bets

The Sun Newspaper to Launch new UK Sportsbook - Sun Bets

UK based tabloid giant The Sun Newspaper have announced their intention to launch a brand new online sportsbook. Competing with Giants such as Bet365 and Ladbrokes, The sun Newspaper are hoping to take their share of a market worth billions with the launch of Sun Bet.

Submitted by Payton on, Aug/02/2016

‘Goodfellas’ Mobster Drops Dead in Florida Bar

‘Goodfellas’ Mobster Drops Dead in Florida Bar

Eugene Gesuale, 73, better known as “Nick the Blade” was having his usual glass of Pinot Grigio at Past Times Restaurant and Bar in Ormond Beach, Florida when he literally fell off his stool and died.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/01/2016

Controversial Card Games in Violation of Florida Law Judge Rules

An administrative law judge ruled against the way in which “designated-player” card games are being operated at the Jacksonville Kennel Club, asserting that such games are in violation of Florida’s ban on so-called banked card games.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/01/2016

‘F*** The Police’ Tank Top Prevents Man From Re-Entering Casino

Jack Casino in Cleveland refused entry to an individual wearing a “F*** The Police” tank top two weeks ago.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/01/2016

Man Who Defrauded Four NFL Players Using Info Found on G911, Other Sites Pleads Guilty

An Ohio man who disseminated wrongful and embellished information about himself across the Net in a convoluted scheme to defraud four NFL players pleaded guilty this past week.

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/31/2016

AC High Roller Mobster Once Threatened to Pull Out Trump’s Testicles

Donald Trump, the GOP nominee for President of the United States, was once threatened with castration, reports Rich Schapiro of the Daily News.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/31/2016

Chinese Investor Group Buys Israel-Based Caesars Interactive

A Chinese consortium that includes game developer Shanghai Giant Network Technology Co Ltd and e-commerce company Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA.N) founder Jack Ma has agreed to acquire Caesars Interactive Entertainment Inc's online games unit for $4.4 billion in cash

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/31/2016

G911 World Exclusive: Sports Handicapper Reveals Why Lawyer is Trying to Kill Him

Beef goes back to October 2015 and a Halloween party gone awry....

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/31/2016

Man Loses Wife in Gambling Match: She Commits Suicide

After having lost all his money, a man from the Barabanki region of India gambled away his wife, who later hung herself.

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/30/2016

New Group Steps in to Oppose North Jersey Casinos

A mishmash of union officials, business and community leaders have stepped in to oppose a referendum that would bring two casinos to North Jersey, the first in the state outside of Atlantic City.

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/29/2016

Lawyer Charged With Attempting to Mow Down Sports Capper, Oddsmaker 3rd Time

A Whitehall, Pennsylvania attorney has been charged with trying to run down his neighbor, a famed sports handicapper and one-time offshore oddsmaker, for the second time in less than two months.

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/29/2016

Global Daily Fantasy Sports Enters Into Strategic Relationship With NYX

Global Daily Fantasy Sports Inc. (TSXV:DFS) (the “Company”) wishes to announce a strategic relationship with NYX Gaming Group Limited (“NYX”) (TSXV:NYX) and that it intends to complete an additional private placement for up to $6 million.

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/29/2016

Quebec’s Controversial Online Gambling Website Blocking Law Challenged

A Quebec law that would likely have blocked most online gambling sites (and presumably those that even promote the activity) has now been challenged by The Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association.

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/27/2016

Coco Poker Open at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek – Sept 21 – Oct 2

The Coco Poker Open will feature $1 million guaranteed event – September 23-26

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/27/2016

The online ode to gambling in the UK

The online ode to gambling in the UK

Gambling has long been popular in the UK since it was legalized in the 60s. Visiting a casino, bingo hall or bookie is one of Britain’s favorite pastimes.

Submitted by Payton on, Jul/27/2016

Florida Judge Rules Bitcoin is Not Money

In a landmark decision a Florida judge has ruled that the anonymous digital currency bitcoin is not money.

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/27/2016

Is a ‘Rounders’ Sequel Coming? Matt Damon Reveals ‘Rounds 2’ Possible

Is a ‘Rounders’ Sequel Coming? Matt Damon Reveals ‘Rounds 2’ Possible

In the poker world, “Rounders” is considered the best film to depict the game.  And now comes word of a potential sequel.

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/26/2016

Gambling Addict Bludgeons Wife Over Elvis Tickets

A West Midlands, UK man has been jailed for life after fatally bludgeoning his estranged wife with a hammer in December. 

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/26/2016

South Beach Casino Owners Invest in Canada’s First Ultra Low Fare Airline NewLeaf

The no-frills carrier says it is focused on selling a seat and a seatbelt with fares as low as $79 one way, charging extra for carry-ons and a cup of coffee.

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/26/2016

Intercasino Parent Company to List on London Stock Exchange

The parent company of one of the oldest online casinos, Intercasino.com, seeks to get listed on the London Stock Exchange, a move it says will boost its valuation.

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/26/2016

Most popular online gambling games

Most popular online gambling games

Gambling has been around since ages past. Where we might have needed to organize a tavern meeting with a group of village acquaintances and friends 3,000 years ago, or taken a family vacation to Las Vegas or Macau (whichever is closer) 30 years ago, we now enjoy the convenience of modern technology to power our jackpot hitting fantasies.

Submitted by Payton on, Jul/26/2016

What are Mike Pence’s Views on Gambling? Gambling911 Investigates: And It’s Not Pretty

What are Mike Pence’s Views on Gambling? G911 Investigates: It’s Not Pretty

Trump VP Pick has Opposed Gambling, Online and Off, at Every Turn

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/25/2016

Donald Trump Odds Down to +140 Following Latest Poll

Donald Trump Odds Down to -140 Following Latest Poll

New CNN national poll released Monday morning shows Donald Trump jumping into the lead with the reaction from oddsmakers swift

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/25/2016

Monk Gets 30 Months in Prison for Gambling Away $260K of Temple Money

A Buddhist monk was sentenced Monday to 30 months in prison after pleading guilty to embezzling more than $260,000 from the Louisiana temple he led and gambling most of the money at a casino.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/25/2016

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