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Political wagering- Become a Winner
It is often said that the individual’s vote does not count in presidential elections. While this is largely true there is no reason why we the people cannot financially benefit from an election year.
More Online Tournament Players are turning to Americas Cardroom
On our 8th running of our $1,000,000 GTD Million Dollar Sundays tournament, we finally attracted enough players to meet the guarantee with 2,118 entrants and a $1,059,000 prize pool.
Online Poker One Step Closer to Becoming Legal in California
After eight years of failed attempts to pass online gambling, lawmakers are advancing the first proposal that would legalize online poker in California.
NFL Commish Goodell: ‘All of Us Have Evolved on Gambling’
The National Football League (NFL) has long held a staunch policy against gambling. Last year, league franchises began entering into deals with Daily Fantasy Sports companies FanDuel and DraftKings.
Professional Golfer John Daly Living to 50 Will Pay Out $150K as Part of Bet
Fuzzy Zoehler wrongly bet that John Daly would not make it to the age of 50. The professional golfer celebrated his 50th birthday on Thursday.
Famed Vegas Reporter John L. Smith Resigns: Not Allowed to Report on Adelson, Wynn
As predicted by Gambling911.com a few months ago, one of the best reporters covering the Vegas scene has resigned from the Las Vegas Review Journal just months after casino magnate Sheldon Adelson purchased the paper.
Why So Many Bookies in Rhode Island? G911’s Thomas Somach Investigates
On December 10, 2006, police arrested a dozen bookmakers in the Providence, Rhode Island area, saying the bookies were part of a sports betting ring that took in more than $300,000 in illegal sports wagers a month.
Andrew Dice Clay: ‘I Made $1 Million in 3 Days Playing Blackjack Starting With 30K’
Comedian Andrew Dice Clay speaking on the “Joe Rogan Experience” pod cast confessed to having won $1 million over a three-day period starting off with $30,000.
John Kasich Favored to be Republic VP Pick at 11-4 as Trump Sweeps in 5 States
Following landslide wins in five Northeast and Mid-Atlantic US states by GOP front runner Donald Trump, oddsmakers have begun focusing their attention on the VP runningmate pick.
Some Canadian Banks Refusing Wires, eWallets for Online Gambling
Canadian online gamblers have been reporting an inability to accept wire transfers from some banks as well as eWallet withdrawal transfers.
World’s Worst Online Sportsbook? Zenitbet Finally Pays Out 15K Rubles, Confiscates Rest
Regular readers of Gambling911.com will recall that some 41 known complaints were recently filed at sportsbook ratings site SportsBookReview.com regarding Russia-based Zenitbet.
Utah is Least Gambling Addicted State: Nevada, South Dakota Rank Number One
A recent analysis conducted by WalletHub shows that Utah is the least gambling addicted state whereas Nevada and South Dakota top the report.
Horse Racing Hall of Fame Inductions Announced
(Associated Press) - Steve Asmussen hit the jackpot seven years ago with Rachel Alexandra. Soon, they'll be together again — in the National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame.
Claim a 15 Percent Weekly Rebate on Horse Racing Losses – Best Online
Sort of difficult for the 50-year-old trainer from South Dakota to believe.
Player Collusion Suspected at Seminole Hard Rock Event: Dentale in Crosshairs
It began with a posting on the popular TwoPlusTwo.com forum last week: “Controversy at Final Table of SHRPO 25k Satty..Allegations of Colluding/Cheating”.
Fantasy Sports Bill Clears in Colorado: Companies Will Have to Pay Fee
Colorado is closer to regulating fantasy online sports leagues. A bill requiring fantasy-sports operators to register with the state passed the House 44-21 Monday.
Brunson: ‘If Trump Doesn’t Get the Nomination, It’s End of the Republican Party’
Poker Icon and self-proclaimed lifelong Republican Doyle Brunson made a dire prediction via his Twitter feed last week: Deny Donald Trump the GOP nomination, it will be the end of the Republican party”.
More Records Broken at Americas Cardroom: Million Dollar Sunday Cracks $1M
What a difference a year makes. After overlaying several $1 million guarantees in 2015, Americas Cardroom's latest incarnation of its Million Dollar Sunday shattered records and expectations.
Rhode Island, Delaware Primary Odds; Trump, Clinton Favorites
Of all the Tuesday Primaries, Rhode Island offered us one of the tightest races, at least on the Democratic side.
Connecticut Primary Odds – Trump a Massive ‘Lock’
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was a -800 favorite to win the Connecticut Democratic Primary while real estate magnate Donald Trump was sitting at huge -4000 odds.
Washington Hires NJ Consulting Firm to Study Expanded Gambling in State
TACOMA, Wash. (Associated Press) — A Washington state agency has hired New Jersey consultants to prepare an economic market study on gambling in the state.
The News Tribune reports that a press release says Spectrum Gaming Group has worked in the field since the 1980s and has conducted studies on gambling in other states, including Florida and Connecticut.
Flamboyant Old School Bookie Dead: Said Lucille Ball Bet £6m a Night at Craps Table
Famed bookmaker Sid Hill has passed away at the age of 84. He was among the world’s most revered bookies throughout the 1950s, 60s, '70s and '80s while his sister Mable ranked among the biggest gamblers.
Clinton Press Plane Disinfected After News of Owner’s Mile High Sex Parties
TMZ has learned that Presidential candidate and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s press plane is owned by none other than poker player and Instagram Playboy Dan Bilzerian.
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Oddsmakers Have Clinton Huge Favorite to Win Maryland, Connecticut Primaries
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was a big favorite to win the Democratic primaries in Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Maryland and Delaware. She was only a slight favorite to win the state of Rhode Island at -180.
A No-WYNN Situation for Former Nevada Governor as Exes Battle in Court
Former Nevada Governor Bob Miller is in the middle of a lengthy 3-day deposition as the wealthy Wynn exes battles it out in Court.
Outsourcing vs. In House Operations: Which is the Better Option?
If you have a list of players that you manage, at some point you will be plagued with the question should I find a reliable pay per head office or continue to do all the work myself?
Poker’s Most Hated? Chino Rheem Wins 2016 Seminole Hard Rock Main Event
36-year-old Los Angeles-based poker pro David “Chino” Rheem has won the 2016 World Poker Tour Seminole Hard Rock Main Event, much to the chagrin of many in the poker community.
Fantasy Hub Founder on Closure: Investors Started Fleeing
Fantasy Hub founder Steven Plappert finally broke his silence regarding the abrupt closure of his Louisville startup Daily Fantasy Sports company.
Bills Wide Receiver Sammy Watkins Chooses Poker Over Training: Ryan Responds
Sammy Watkins, wide receiver for the NFL franchise the Buffalo Bills, was due to begin voluntary pre-season training on Monday morning but was a no show.
Rhode Island Illegal Sports Betting Ring Worth $2.4 Million
Local Providence, Rhode Island news station WPRI obtained search warrants revealing that an illegal sports betting ring run throughout the state allegedly had a net value of $2.4 million.
America's Bookie- Earn up to $500 when you Refer-a-Friend
The popularity of betting on sports continues to grow with each and every passing year in what has become a billion dollar business in just the United State and Canada.
