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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.
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.
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.
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.
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):
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):
Indiana to Legalize Daily Fantasy Sports
Indiana will become only the second state to specifically legalize Daily Fantasy Sports contests.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tie Bet a Winner for All Gamblers
He outplayed bookies who had been betting on what tie he would wear
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
Brexit: How The Bookmakers Got It Wrong But Made Out Like Bandits
Gambling911.com looks at all the news coming out Friday on Brexit and where the bookmakers went wrong after favoring the “Stay” by as much as 1-4.
