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Online Gambling to Approach $1 Trillion by 2021

UK-based Research firm Juniper says online gambling was set to approach $950 billion by 2021

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/15/2016

Online Gambling Hating Philippines President Reportedly Ordered Killings of 1000

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte reportedly ordered the killings of approximately 1000 dissidents, criminals and opponents when he was still a city mayor, claims hitman Edgar Matobato.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/15/2016

Bookie in 2000 Match-Fixing Scandal Arrested in London

Bookie in 2000 Match-Fixing Scandal Arrested in London

Sanjeev Chawla, the key accused in the 2000 match-fixing scandal, has been arrested in London following India's request. 

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/14/2016

ACR Poker 100 Percent Bonus to $1000

Gambling911.com-endorsed online poker room Americas Cardroom is offering a 100 percent bonus up to $1000.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/14/2016

Online Casino Offer: Three Times the Blackjack Payout

Online Casino Offer: Three Times the Blackjack Payout

BetPhoenix, in honor of its 10th year anniversary, will be offering an online casino deal that’s close to impossible to avoid if you are an Internet blackjack fan.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/14/2016

Poker is Gambling, Not Skill, Billionaire Casino Operator Insists

Poker is Gambling, Not Skill, Billionaire Casino Operator Insists

While poker enthusiasts and activists alike insists that poker is a “game of skill” and not really gambling, one billionaire just made the claim that poker is indeed gambling. 

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/14/2016

Molly’s Game: Trump Tower's Alleged Ties to Russian Gambling Ring

Molly’s Game: Russian Mobsters Allegedly Ran Trump Tower Gambling Ring

Federal agents once busted into Trump Tower in Manhattan rounding up 29 individuals suspected of having ties to a Russian organized crime run gambling ring

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/14/2016

Hillary Clinton Odds to Win PA: 1-4 at Skybet

Democratic nominee for US President Hillary Clinton had odds of winning the great state of Pennsylvania set at 4-1.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/13/2016

Brendan Fevola Goes on Another Gambling, Booze Bender

Brendan Fevola Goes on Another Gambling, Booze Bender

Troubled former AFL turned reality star Brendan Fevola is back in the news for going on another alcohol and gambling fueled bender.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/13/2016

Computer Geek Fined for Role in $103M Illegal Hell's Angels Betting Ring

Computer Geek Fined $400K for Role in $103M Illegal Betting Ring Tied to Hells Angels

A computer geek with alleged ties to the motorcycle gang, the Hell’s Angels, will have to pay a $400,000 fine for his involvement in a massive $103 million illegal gambling ring.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/13/2016

Adelson’s Paris-Themed Casino Coming to Macau

The southern Chinese casino gambling powerhouse of Macau is getting a French twist.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/13/2016

Health Concerns See Hillary Clinton Odds Tumble

Health Concerns See Hillary Clinton Odds Tumble

Online betting markets cut back Hillary Clinton's prospects of winning the Nov. 8 election after a video showed the Democratic presidential candidate stumbling

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/12/2016

Dying Mobster Gets 33 Months Prison in Extortion Case

Welcome to the Gambling911.com Crime Beat.  We are the leading gaming news site when it comes to covering crime and punishment in the sector.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/12/2016

Is the So-Called ‘Crack Cocaine’ of Gambling Really More Addictive

Is the So-Called ‘Crack Cocaine’ of Gambling Really More Addictive

We have heard the terminology used quite a bit in recent years, particularly in the UK.  It’s the “crack cocaine of gambling” or fixed odds betting terminals that make people bet more and more and more.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/12/2016

Asian Investors Bet on Vegas for Chinese Tourism

Sin City and Asian investors are going all in on Chinese tourism as some of Las Vegas’ latest developments on and off the Strip target Chinese nationals and Chinese-Americans.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/12/2016

BetPhoenix Celebrates Teaser Blowout: 2T Teaser Even Money

Just in time for the new 2016 NFL season, Gambling911.com-endorsed BetPhoenix has unveiled its new website and has announced ten unique bonus offers/special promotions that will debut over a period of ten days

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/11/2016

What Is Live In-Play Wagering?

Live in-play wagering, simply put, is the ability to bet on every play of the game while it is in progress in order to provide the most interactive betting experience on sports and some major nonsporting events.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/10/2016

Michael Cera to Star in High Stakes Poker Flick ‘Molly’s Game’: Starts Shooting Soon

Michael Cera to Star in High Stakes Poker Flick ‘Molly’s Game’: Starts Shooting Soon

The highly anticipated high stakes poker flick “Molly’s Game” is set to start shooting this November and will star Michael Cera, Jessica Chastain and Idris Elba. 

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/09/2016

NFL Betting for Online Bookies: Contrarian Betting 2016 Preview

NFL Betting for Online Bookies: Contrarian Betting 2016 Preview

NFL Betting is here. These are essential betting knowledge for online bookies for the up and coming NFL season. Be prepared, make profit.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/08/2016

Gambling Board Votes to Ban Reputed Philly Mob Boss Merlino

Pennsylvania's gambling board is barring the flamboyant alleged head of the Philadelphia Mafia "” who's currently facing racketeering charges "” from all casinos in the state.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/08/2016

Americas Cardroom Collaborates With Collin Moshman, Katie Dozier For New Sit & Go 2.0

Americas Cardroom Collaborates With Collin Moshman, Katie Dozier For New Sit & Go 2.0

The online poker site that’s famous for innovations like The Beast, online re-entry tournaments and The Cage today announced another first for online poker. Americas Cardroom is gearing up to launch Sit & Go 2.0,

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/08/2016

Gambling Fool Blows $1 Million on Lottery Tickets

Adam Osmond was a convenience store owner in Connecticut who suffered from a compulsive gambling addiction that cost him thousands of dollars each week, his business and his family.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/08/2016

Online Gambling Site BetOnline.ag Says Goodbye To Bitcoin Deposit Fees

Online Gambling Site BetOnline.ag Says Goodbye To Bitcoin Deposit Fees

Tuesday afternoon online gaming giant - BetOnline.ag - made a policy change that is sure to please many of their players. Effective immediately, there are no longer any fees associated with Bitcoin deposits.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/07/2016

Violent Behavior Tied to Gambling Study Finds: Nearly Half Used Weapons

A new UK study appearing in the journal Addiction has found that men who gamble are more likely to have regular violent outbursts. 

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/07/2016

Grand Fantasy Sports Launched by Minnesota Indian Tribes

We have all your latest Daily Fantasy Sports industry news.  Be sure to visit our sister site DFS911.com here for all the latest DFS picks and profiles.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/07/2016

Lawyer Who Stole Money From Clients to Fuel Gambling Addiction Reinstated

The Iowa Supreme Court has decided to let an attorney who took more than $99,000 from a client resume practicing law.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/07/2016

US Presidential Race: Odds to Win Mississippi as Polls Show Close Race

Mississippi has always been reliably red (Republican leaning) and the oddsmakers, along with the wagering public, still back this notion.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/07/2016

Phil Galfond to Follow in Footsteps of Tony G to Launch New Poker Site

Phil Galfond to Follow in Footsteps of Tony G to Launch New Poker Site

Poker pro Phil Galfond this week announced plans to launch a new real money online poker site.  The odds, however, are against him.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/06/2016

Donald Trump Odds Shorten Dramatically as Shock CNN Poll Released

Donald Trump Odds Shorten Dramatically as Shock CNN Poll Released

A CNN/RNC poll released Tuesday morning shows GOP nominee Donald Trump ahead of Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton by one point nationally. It is the first poll in some time showing Trump ahead of Clinton.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/06/2016

12 Live Online Casino Dealers Caught Asking for Sexual Favors (Explicit)

Nearly a dozen live online blackjack dealers have been caught on video with the shocking greeting: “Hello, suck my ****”.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/06/2016

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