Gambling News
Justin Beiber, OK Governor’s Daughter Push for In-Flight Online Gambling
Justin Beiber is working along side Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallon’s daughter, Christina, in hopes of bringing online gambling to the friendly (or unfriendly, if you’ve flown in coach lately) skies.
Couple Who Ran Online Gambling Site Surrender to Cops After Torture, Rape Claims
A couple accused of beating, raping and torturing three women over an 18 hour period have surrendered to law enforcement only 24 hours after the story first appeared in Malaysia media and on Gambling911.com.
Hillary Clinton on the ‘No Fly List’: Banned From Using Bilzerian Plane
Dan Bilzerian, the so-called Instagram Playboy, has banned US Democratic Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton from using his registered airplane.
Nevada Sportsbook Could Lose Gaming License: Accused of Underpaying on 20K Wagers
CG Technology is in danger of losing its gaming license after being accused of underpaying bettors by more than $700,000 on an estimated 20,000 wagers.
Macau Casinos Face Growing Bad Debts as VIP Punters Step Back
Casinos in Macau face a growing volume of bad debt provisions, further hitting earnings in the world's largest gambling hub at a time when high-roller VIP punters are backing off.
Bank Branch Ex-Manager Sentenced for Embezzlement in Ohio: Used Money for Gambling
A former bank manager who pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $5 million from a suburban bank branch she managed in southwest Ohio has been sentenced to 5½ years in prison.
The Odd Father: Vice Looks at Mob Boss Who Feigned Mental Illness
On Tuesday, Vice Media reported on the late Vincent "Chin" Gigante, who ran New York’s Genovese Crime Family starting in the early 1980’s and managed to survive doing so for nearly another 25 years.
TonyBet.com Begins to Address Payout Complaints: Management Scrambling
Following extensive coverage on mounting payout complaints at Slovenia-based TonyBet.com on both the Gambling911.com and SportsBookReview.com websites, representatives from that beleaguered company have responded.
Should You Start Fading Gambling911.com Baseball Plays?
In the midst of a 9-1 losing streak, Gambling911.com suggests the unthinkable: Fade our Baseball plays!
Odds to Win Democratic Kentucky Primary, Oregon Primary
The odds to win the Democratic Kentucky Primary Tuesday had former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton as a 1-3 favorite.
Female Employees of Online Gambling Website Tortured, Electrocuted, Raped for 18 Hours
Three female employees of an online gambling website were reportedly tortured, beaten and electrocuted by their boss, his female partner and six other men.
Somerville Twitch Phenom: Hits 30,000 Viewers on Social Media Stream
Openly gay poker pro and Twitch social media live streaming phenom Jason Somerville has cracked the 30,000 viewers mark as he attempted to win a SCOOP online tournament.
Elizabeth Warren Veepstakes Odds – To Be Picked Clinton’s VP Running Mate
Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren to be chosen as Hillary Clinton’s VP was being offered up at long 7-1 odds at Paddy Power.
Poker Media Outlets Silent on Ethics Concerns Likely to Derail Michigan Bill
While much has been made of the “marriage of convenience” between a Michigan state Senator and his wife’s lobbying firm backing the online poker bill he’s trying to push through as law, the poker media outlets continue to paint a rosy picture of SB 889’s likelihood of passage.
What are the Betting Odds of Trump Being President Of the U.S.?
One of the biggest news stories of the year has been Donald Trump’s bid to become the next President of the United States. This has spilled over into the world of gambling news in the form of what are the betting odds of Trump being President of the US?
12 Ways Clinton Can Lose US Presidential Election: Odds Have Her 2-5 Favorite
The 2016 US Presidential race is Hillary Clinton’s to win at 2-5 odds, but the Washington Post suggests 12 different scenarios that can occur whereby Ms. Clinton loses the election.
FanDuel Future in Doubt, Auditors Warn
One of Britain’s biggest technology start-ups may not be able to survive the current crackdown on the Daily Fantasy Sports sector.
Vegas Looking to Take Bets on eSports…. Nothing to Prevent This in Regulations
Las Vegas regulators are very interested in the prospect of betting on eSports but admit this probably won’t happen until the end of this year the earliest.
Readers React to Michigan Online Gambling Spousegate: Feelings Range From Shock to Disgust
As reported by the Detroit Free Press late Saturday night, state Sen. Mike Kowall has sponsored a bill to legalize online poker, a piece of legislation it turns out his wife’s lobbying firm has its hand in.
Michigan Online Gambling Bill Dead on Arrival? State Transparency Laws Lacking
The Detroit Free Press’ Paul Egan broke the story late Saturday that Michigan state Senator Mike Kowal’s wife currently works for the lobbying firm that is pushing her husband’s online gambling bill.
Political Shenanigans in Michigan Must Stop: Online Poker Bill Author Wife Hired by Lobbying Firm
In a shocking revelation late Saturday, the Detroit Free Press has revealed that an Internet gambling bill sponsored by Sen. Mike Kowall is being backed by his wife’s lobbying firm, thus presenting a tremendous conflict of interest.
Bookmakers Suspend Betting on Next James Bond After Suspicious Betting Pattern
Many of the European bookmakers ceased taking bets on who will star as the next James Bond after noticing an unusual number of bets begin to pour in on one particular British actor.
Daily Fantasy Sports: ‘Click Your Mouse, Lose Your House’, Synchronizing Great With Pornography
Professor claims Daily Fantasy contests are designed to seduce a youth market while utilizing similar marketing techniques as pornography.
Passing Over Passover to Play at WPT Tournament of Champions: Conniff Outed
They may claim to observe the Jewish religion but some poker pros would rather gamble than observe one of the more holy holidays, that being Passover.
Commish: Genovese Crime Family Illegal Gambling, Murder Business ‘As Old as La Cosa Nostra’
18 members of the Genovese crime family have been charged with racketeering, Conspiracy, attempted murder, extortion conspiracy, firearms offenses and illegal gambling.
TonyBet Complaints Continue to Mount: Renowned Poker Pro Owner Antanas Guoga Mum
What is going on over at TonyBet.com, where complaints appear commonplace. Antanas ‘Tony G’ Guoga started the site a few years back with much fanfare especially since he had developed such a solid reputation as both a poker player and politician.
EEG Media Presents Their First iGaming Conference: Budapest 2016
Eastern European Gambling Media is proud to host their first iGaming conference dealing with the Central, Eastern and Northern European online gambling markets.
Russia Bans 24 Players in Gambling Case: Players Bet Their Own Clubs
The Russian Basketball Federation says it has banned 24 players from 11 clubs as part of an investigation into gambling.
Trump Poker? GOP Media Operative Calls Presumptive Nominee ‘Republican in Drag’
You might think a new ad depicting poker players mocking a lone Donald Trump supporter at the table was put out by the Hillary Clinton campaign. You would be wrong though.
14 Arrested in Georgia Gambling Raids
14 individuals were arrested by Georgia Commercial Gambling Unit deputies Thursday for allegedly violating state gambling laws.
