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‘Operation Shark Bait’: Gambino-Tied Bookie Pleads Guilty to a Usury Charge

‘Operation Shark Bait’: Gambino-Tied Bookie Pleads Guilty to a Usury Charge

Joseph Tommasino, 52, of Staten Island, New York, has plead guilty to a usury charge.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/19/2017

Bet on Next to Go in Trump Administration: Gorka, Pense Favorites

Bet on Next to Go in Trump Administration: Gorka, Pense Among Favorites

Oddsmakers are now licking their chops to offer odds on who will be next to go in the Trump administration.....but can't seem to keep up

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/18/2017

Deputy Gets 15 Months for Extortion in Illegal Gambling Case

A former sheriff’s deputy in West Texas must serve 15 months in prison for extorting money from illegal gambling operations and tipping the businesses off to investigations.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/18/2017

Doyle Brunson ‘Always Thought of Robert E. Lee as My Hero’

Doyle Brunson ‘Always Thought of Robert E. Lee as My Hero’

The controversy over whether Confederate statues should be toppled may be spilling over into the poker community.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/18/2017

Even at Just Over $4000, Bitcoin Still in a Bubble

Even at Just Over $4000, Bitcoin Still in a Bubble

The price of crypto-currency Bitcoin Friday morning was $4357.63.  It had surged to an all-time high of $4500 earlier in the day.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/18/2017

Attorney Who Tried to Kill Handicapper Violates Parole, May Go Back to Prison

Attorney Who Tried to Kill Handicapper Violates Parole, May Go Back to Prison

In another Gambling911.com World Exclusive, intrepid reporter Thomas Somach learns enraged neighbor still wants a piece of capper

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/17/2017

Hammer-Wielding Gambling Addict Goes on Rampage at Bookmakers

Hammer-Wielding Gambling Addict Goes on Rampage at Bookmakers

“I’m sick of losing money!” the distressed gambler shouted while destroying the fixed odds terminals. 

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/17/2017

Online Bookie Tips: Customer Service Is Key To Profit

Online Bookie Tips: Customer Service Is Key To Profit

Online bookies can beat their competition with better customer service. Find out how to leverage your customer service to retain clients - and make more cash.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/17/2017

Pay Per Head Agents - Promote NFL Betting Now For More Cash

Pay Per Head Agents - Promote NFL Betting Now For More Cash

How do pay per head agents leverage the NFL Preseason hype to start making cash for the NFL Regular season? Find out how here, and make more profit

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/17/2017

3 Important Things To Consider Before Launching Your Pay Per Head Site

3 Important Things To Consider Before Launching Your Pay Per Head Site

By virtue, if a website is impressive from its looks, it will attract many viewers out there.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/17/2017

Essentials for Building an Online Casino

Essentials for Building an Online Casino

From the time, the first online casino software was introduced, it has steadily grown into one of the most sought-after products by agents and players alike.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/17/2017

Why Should I Use Pay Per Head Online Bookie Software?

Why Should I Use Pay Per Head Online Bookie Software?

Many local bookmakers wonder why they should pay for price per head software.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/17/2017

Legendary Bitcoin Trader ‘masterluc’ Predicts $15,000 Bitcoin This Year

Legendary Bitcoin Trader ‘masterluc’ Predicts $15,000 Bitcoin This Year

“If this were to happen and Bitcoin were to hit $15,000, this will be incredible"

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/17/2017

Gambling Addicted Newspaper Publisher Arrested in Matter Tied to Mobster Bagel Shop ‘Sex Assault’

Newspaper Publisher Arrested in Matter Tied to Mobster Bagel Shop ‘Sex Assault’

Publisher tried to intimidate the father of accuser

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/16/2017

PokerStars Hopes to Mend Fences With Poker Community

PokerStars Hopes to Mend Fences With Poker Community

PokerStars, after being purchased by Amaya Gaming in 2014, has turned its back on its professional player customer base in hopes of building more recreational patronage. 

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/16/2017

Introducing Champion of the Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open

Introducing Champion of the Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open

For the third consecutive year, the Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open (SHRPO) concluded with the crowning of The Big 4 champions at Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/16/2017

Only 17 Percent of European Bettors Believe Trump Will Serve Full Term

Only 17 Percent of European Bettors Believe Trump Will Serve Full Term

56 percent of those betting on Trump’s future believe he will be impeached

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/16/2017

Doug Polk Looks at Big Hand at Full Tilt Million Dollar Cash Game

Doug Polk Looks at Big Hand at Full Tilt Million Dollar Cash Game

Patrik Antonius and David Benyamine face off in this hand from the Full Tilt Poker Million Dollar Cash Game.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/16/2017

ESPN Criticized for Fantasy Football Auction That Resembled Slave Auction

ESPN Criticized for Fantasy Football Auction That Resembled Slave Auction

The footage of an auctioneer "selling" New York Giants receiver Odell Beckham Jr. led to some on Twitter to voice their outrage.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/15/2017

Lawmaker Pleads Guilty in Case Linked to Illegal Gambling

Lawmaker Pleads Guilty in Case Linked to Illegal Gambling

A lawmaker accused of using his political influence to benefit an illegal gambling ring pleaded guilty Tuesday to two misdemeanor charges.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/15/2017

Paddy Power Blocked From Twitter

Paddy Power Blocked From Twitter

With more than 632,000 followers, the Dublin-based betting firm appears to have violated Twitter provisions. 

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/15/2017

Atlantic City Gambling Revenue Down in July

Casino revenue in Atlantic City was down last month 2.7 percent over last year, yet the seven remaining casinos saw a slight increase.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/15/2017

Molly’s Game Teaser Released

Molly’s Game Teaser Released

With all the hype month’s ahead of the upcoming film release of Molly’s Game we have finally got ourselves a tease

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/14/2017

Casino Bosses Sue High Stakes International Gambler

Bosses at London's Les Ambassadeurs Club told a High Court that an international high stakes gambler’s checks had bounced to the tune of £470,000.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/14/2017

Disney Throws Down Another $500K to Stop Gambling Expansion

Disney Throws Down Another $500K to Stop Gambling Expansion

Disney is doubling down on its push to prevent gambling expansion in the Sunshine State.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/14/2017

What?! Cate Hall Folds The Winner And Kelly Minkin Gets Jammed On

What?! Cate Hall Folds The Winner And Kelly Minkin Gets Jammed On

In this Ladies Night edition of Poker Night In America, we find a three-way pot between Cate Hall, Jessica Dawley, and Kelly Minkin.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/14/2017

Maloofs Bet $880K on Mayweather; Will Give All of Winnings to Charity

Maloofs Bet $880K on Mayweather; Will Give All of Winnings to Charity

Gavin and Joe Maloof are so confident Floyd Mayweather Jr. will beat Conor McGregor that they bet $880,000 on it.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/14/2017

England Bans Betting in Soccer but Not for ‘The Lizard’

England Bans Betting in Soccer but Not for ‘The Lizard’

They call Tony Bloom “The Lizard” in poker circles. But the Lizard is more than just a gambler, the New York Times writes.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/14/2017

Manz Talks Tom Dwan Coming to Poker After Dark

Manz takes a break from his Spanish vacation to report on the news of the elusive Tom Dwan's upcoming appearances on Poker After Dark.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/12/2017

Paris Open to eSports on 2024 Olympic Program: Why They Should

Paris Open to eSports on 2024 Olympic Program

Video gamers could be competing for Olympic medals by 2024.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/12/2017

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