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FanDuel Sued: Daily Fantasy Sports and the Start of Class Action Season

While billions of dollars of sports betting continues in the shadowy world of illegal off-shore sports books, the fantasy sports business has been on fire.  And as fantasy sports becomes the new hot “thing” online, it has continued to evolve: Dozens of companies are entering the market to offer everything thing from the increasingly common single day fantasy contests to the stock market-like contest offered by recent arrival.  Throughout the explosion of interest, two companies – FanDuel and Draft Kings have remained the behemoths of the industry.

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/29/2015

Online Gambling, Marijuana Ring Busted in Oregon

US federal authorities have taken down an online gambling ring operating out of four Oregon counties.  Raids were conducted Wednesday morning in a number of towns including the state’s largest city of Portland. 

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jan/29/2015

Another Fantasy Sports Website Available for Super Bowl Sunday

Fantasy sports site does end run around law to provide Super Bowl action

Turns out there's more than one way to skin a cat, or in this case, a super cat.

Fantasy sports site ScoreStreak.com has found a way to offer fantasy action on the Super Bowl, despite a law stating that fantasy play must be based on the results of multiple games.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Jan/29/2015

What’s a Good Pay Per Head for Super Bowl 49

There will most certainly be a high demand for a solid Pay Per Head this Super Bowl 49 and RealBookies.com per head service should certainly be considered.  

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Submitted by Guest on, Jan/28/2015

Jets Hire Brother of Judge in New Jersey Sports Betting Suit

NEWARK, N.J. (Associated Press) — The New York Jets have hired the brother of a federal judge who has ruled on New Jersey's efforts to allow sports betting, but that won't affect the case for now.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Jan/28/2015

BetDSI.com Begins Offering Bitcoin as Payment Option

BetDSI.com, one of the biggest and most established online sportsbooks, has officially opened Bitcoin as an option for all members just in time for the Super Bowl.  As always, you can claim up to $2500 in free cash when joining BetDSI.com.

Submitted by Press Release on, Jan/28/2015

Defunct Revel Casino Gets Big Tax Break for 2015

ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey — (Associated Press) - Revel has finally won something.  The former Atlantic City casino is getting a big tax break this year under a settlement it reached with the city and will see its property tax assessment for 2015 be reduced from $625 million to $225 million.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Jan/28/2015

Nitrogen Sports Bitcoin Book to Begin Accepting US Dollars

Nitrogen Sports is beginning to distinguish itself from one of those many fly-by-night “Bitcoin-only” books that have come and gone with the drop of a….well, the drop of the anonymous digital currency’s price.  A great number of these so-called sportsbooks existed only to take advantage of the dramatic swings in Bitcoin's price, benefitting from upward mobility.  Those days appear to be over.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/28/2015

Eureka Poker Tour 2015 Kicks Off in Rozvadov, Czech Republic

The Eureka Poker Tour makes a return to Rozvadov, Czech Republic in February 2015, kicking off the fifth season of Central and Eastern Europe’s premier live poker tour. 
One of the biggest poker venues in Europe, the popular King’s Casino, will once again play host to the Eureka season opener from February 21 – March 1. It marks the tour’s third visit to the Czech poker hotbed, building on the season 4 stop when Slovakian online qualifier Martin Meciar beat out a 493-strong field to capture the €1,100 Main Event for an €87,600 payday.

Submitted by Press Release on, Jan/28/2015

Report: Poker Pro Paul Phua Was Convicted in Malaysia

The South China Morning Post is reporting that poker pro Paul Phua was previously convicted in 2004 for his alleged involvement in an illegal betting scheme during the European Championship soccer tournament.

Submitted by Ace King on, Jan/28/2015

Sheldon Adelson Reboots Efforts to Outlaw Online Gambling: DC Powwow

Casino mogul and GOP mega donor Sheldon Adelson will restart his campaign to outlaw online gambling in the US. 

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jan/28/2015

Atlantic City Gets Another Downgrade

(Reuters) - Standard & Poor's Ratings Services cut Atlantic City's rating four notches to junk at 'BB' on Tuesday, the second Wall Street rating agency to issue a super-downgrade in the days before the city plans a $12 million note sale.

On Friday, Moody's Investors Service, which had already rated the city's debt non-investment grade, cut its rating on the financially distressed New Jersey gambling hub six notches deeper into junk.

Submitted by Reuters on, Jan/27/2015

Online Gambling Sites to be Blocked in UK Thanks to ‘Porn Shields’

The dreaded “porn shields” are coming, at least for those folks in the UK who utilized ISPs from Talk Talk and Sky.  Caught in the crosshairs, online gambling websites.

In July 2013, Prime Minister David Cameron revealed plans to order Internet Service Providers to block porn websites and require users to contact the provider in order to have sites unblocked. 

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jan/27/2015

Bitcoin Will Explode to Beyond $1 Trillion

The anonymous digital currency known as Bitcoin is set to explode beyond $1 trillion, so says those famous Winklevoss twins.

Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, best known for their legal battle with Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, are both major investors in the crypto currency.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/27/2015

What Are The Best Sportsbook Promotions for Super Bowl 49

Our friends at Skybook.ag are offering some of the best online sportsbook promotions for Super Bowl 49 – Free cash, anywhere between $300 and $500 – all based on an initial deposit.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jan/27/2015

Germany Targets Online Gamblers: Fines Man €65,000

A 25-year-old German blackjack player has been fined €65,000 for patronizing a Gibraltar-based site that holds a United Kingdom license.  The player in question had amassed €201,500 in winnings this past summer.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jan/27/2015

Steve Wynn Salary Cut Nearly in Half: Plane Privileges Reduced

Casino mogul Steve Wynn has had his salary cut nearly in half and his private plane privileges reduced drastically.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/26/2015

Ryan Reynolds Says He is a ‘Dangerous Poker Player’

PARK CITY, Utah — (Associated Press) - Ryan Reynolds and Ben Mendelsohn ventured deep into the heart of America to film the gambling drama "Mississippi Grind," a gritty, '70s-style road trip movie about two near-strangers travelling from Dubuque, Iowa to New Orleans.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Jan/26/2015

Poker Pro Dan Cates Throws Temper Tantrum Down Under

Poker pro Dan Cates was not a happy camper this weekend.

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Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jan/26/2015

Paddy Power Funded FIFA Campaign in Jeopardy

LONDON — (Associated Press) - Even if David Ginola gains the nominations required by Thursday's deadline to stand against Sepp Blatter, his improbable bookmaker-funded campaign could be scuppered by FIFA's gambling rules.

Ginola's campaign is being organized by stunt-prone Irish bookmaker Paddy Power, which is paying the former France international 250,000 pounds ($375,000) to seek the FIFA presidency.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Jan/26/2015

What is a Good Online Sportsbook to Bet on the Super Bowl – 2015

Gambling911.com has a great online sportsbook in which to bet on the Super Bowl whether it is 2015 or beyond.  That would be AceSportsbook.com, a member of the Gambling911 family for two years now.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/26/2015

FantasyDraft.com Review – Affiliate Referral Program Could be Groundbreaking

Gambling911.com has your FantasyDraft.com review with the pros and cons appearing below.  We also take a close look at their affiliate referral program called 6 Degrees of Play.  The site can be found here.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/26/2015

Online Casino Guaranteed Payouts - $200 Every Day

BetPhoenix.ag has now promised online casino guaranteed payouts of $200 every day with more big wins possible.

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/26/2015

Poker Staking Could Be in Trouble in Nevada With New Bill Introduced

A new bill in Nevada could threaten staking deals in poker.

SB 40 aims to reduce money laundering in sports betting but the impact could be felt among poker players who depend on the deals to hedge high variances experienced during live tournaments.

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Submitted by Ace King on, Jan/26/2015

FantasyAces.com Review – Featuring Ground Breaking SalaryPro Flex Salary Cap

Gambling911.com has your FantasyAces.com review including the pros and cons and what differentiates FantasyAces.com from the rest of the Daily Fantasy Sports pack.  You can visit their website here.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/25/2015

2015 Miss Universe Odds – Where Can I Bet the Pageant Online?

2015 Miss Universe odds could be bet online at BetDSI.com, the name you have trusted since 1997.  Eligible new signups can receive up to $2500 in FREE CASH here.  

The event will be held Sunday January 25 at 8 pm EST.

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Submitted by C Costigan on, Jan/25/2015

FanWars.com Review – Daily Fantasy Sports Sites – Affiliate Program Review

Gambling911.com has your FanWars.com review where we point out the pros and cons of this site, which is gaining popularity amongst Fantasy players.  You can view their website here.  

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/25/2015

2016 Republican Party Presidential Nomination Odds to Win: Jeb Bush Favored

This weekend the Republican Party is holding a summit in Iowa as the Iowa caucus is exactly one year from today and Sportsbook.ag has just released its 2016 Republican Party Presidential Nomination odds.

No question, Hilary Clinton (+150) is still the frontrunner to win the 2016 Presidential Election; we don’t see anyone in her party challenging her for the nomination.  So the democratic nomination is somewhat decided, what isn’t is the Republican Nomination. 

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Jan/24/2015

BallR.com Review – Daily Fantasy Sports

Gambling911.com has your BallR.com review below as we point out the pros and cons of this nearly one-year-old Daily Fantasy Sports site that, on the surface, appears to be going down the right path of success and has mustered up some good feedback within the Fantasy Sports community to date.  The site is based out of Las Vegas.  You can check out the site here.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/24/2015

AllInFantasy.com Review – Daily Fantasy Sports

Gambling911.com has your AllInFantasy.com review below for this Daily Fantasy Sports site that launched over the past NFL season.  You can learn more here.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/24/2015

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