Gambling News
Bookies Make Out Well With Eagles, Dolphins – Hurt by Patriots
The online bookmakers enjoyed a solid early part of the day Sunday with Week 7 NFL and the Eagles beating the big public favorite Minnesota Vikings but lost with the New England cover against Pittsburgh later in the day.
25 NFL Players Tied to Alabama Bingo and Entertainment Operation Could Face Discipline
(AOL Sports) - Wide receiver Terrell Owens(notes) is one of at least 25 NFL players who could be forced to divest and face discipline from the league in connection with an Alabama bingo and entertainment operation that is hoping to re-open late this month or in July. NOTE: THIS STORY WAS ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN 2011 WITH MASSIVE READERSHIP BEING REPORTED OCTOBER 23, 2016.
Clinton 12 Point Lead and 1-7 Odds to Become Next US President
New polls have Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton with a 12 point lead over GOP nominee Donald Trump nationally.
Bookie in UTEP Basketball Betting Scandal Pleads Guilty
A former UTEP student who graduated from the school with a finance degree in 2015 entered into a guilty plea Friday to a charge stemming from an illegal bookmaking operation that accepted wagers from three Miner men’s basketball players.
Bold Prediction: Sports Betting Will Be Legal in US in 1-3 Years
It’s something that many of us thought we would never see in our life times: Legalized sports betting in the United States. But now, that time may be arriving swiftly.
Judge Says Poker Pro Phil Ivey Broke Rules in $10 Million Casino Win
A federal judge ruled on Friday that poker pro Phil Ivey and a companion violated state gambling regulations in the way they won nearly $10 million at cards at an Atlantic City casino.
James Packer Loses Nearly $700 million of Value in Crown Resorts
Australian gambling magnate James Packer reportedly lost almost $700 million of the value of his stake in Crown Resorts this week alone.
Sportsbooks Get Off to Dismal Start for Week 7 NFL
The sportsbooks endured a double whammy Thursday night with Green Bay’s big win over Chicago.
Online Gambling Zealot, Casino Mogul Sheldon Adelson Tells Trump to Tone it Down
GOP nominee Donald Trump has met with Republican mega donor and casino billionaire Sheldon Adelson, who advised the candidate to tone things down.
Vegas Bookie Talks U.S. Presidential Odds: Millions of Dollars to be Bet
Following Tuesday night’s U.S. Presidential Democratic debate, MSNBC’s Chris Matthews sat down with the self-professed “Bookmaking King of Las Vegas” Jimmy Vaccaro to discuss the latest odds on which candidate will win the nomination of each party and ultimately the Presidency. (This article was originally published October 14, 2015 but has seen significant readership the weeks leading up to the 2016 US Presidential Election)
Australia's Crown Says No Charges Laid Against Staff Held in China
Australia's top casino operator Crown Resorts said on Thursday no charges had been laid against 18 of its staff held in China for alleged gambling crimes.
Raiders Owner Mark Davis Makes Presentation to NFL Owners re: Vegas Move
His eyes on Las Vegas, Raiders owner Mark Davis says he hasn’t shut the door on anything. Oakland, though, might have shut the door on itself as home for his team.
William Hill Slashes Odds on Trump – ‘Eerie’ Betting Pattern Emerges
The UK’s biggest bookmaker, William Hill, has slashed odds on the US Presidential Election ahead of Wednesday night’s highly anticipated and final debate.
Paddy Power Pays Out Over $1 Million on Hillary Clinton Bets
Irish bookmaker Paddy Power is so sure that Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton is going to win the 2016 US Presidential election, they have already begun paying out on Hillary wagers, to the tune of $1 million no less.
Justin Bieber the Latest Celebrity Poker Player?
Recording artist Justin Bieber was spotted playing poker at during the early morning hours of Monday at the Empire Casino in Leicester Square.
Assault Charges Against Former Browns Player, Gambling Addict Dropped
An Ohio judge has dismissed assault and menacing charges against former Cleveland Browns wide receiver Reggie Rucker, who police had said grabbed a man's throat and threatened to shoot him in a dispute over golf course etiquette.
Sleazy CA Mayor Accused of Hosting Strip Poker Game for Minors Get Charges Reduced
Anthony Silva was arrested in August after authorities seized the 42-year-old Republican mayor’s cellphone and discovered four videos and 23 photos.
3rd Presidential Debate Odds – Drug Tests, Rigged Deal, Sniffles, More
BetOnline has now released its full slate of 3rd Presidential Debate betting odds that include a whole slew of phrases that could be uttered by either candidate.
Australia Seeks Access to Crown Resorts Exec Held in China: Macau Fears Grow
Australia Consular officials on Tuesday visited two of the Crown Resorts executives being held by Chinese authorities, including Crowns’ VIP International executive vice-president, Jason O’Connor.
TV Show ‘Timeless’ Messes Up Episode About Las Vegas
NBC's new hit show "Timeless" is clueless--at least when it comes to Las Vegas and sports betting.
Valve Tells Washington State Regulators it Does Not Engage in Gambling
Following a stern warning issued by the Washington State Gaming Commission, game developer Valve, which is based in the state, dismissed the allegations that claim it engages in illegal gambling.
Australia's Crown Resorts 'Deeply Concerned' About Employees Detained in China
Billionaire James Packer, the majority owner of Australian Crown Resorts Ltd, said on Tuesday he was very concerned for 18 company employees detained in China for suspected "gambling crimes."
US Presidential Debate Round 3 Odds Up Now
Dave Mason has revealed to Gambling911.com a number of betting odds for the US Presidential Debate Round 3.
China Detention of Casino Officials Sees Gambling Companies Stocks Plummet
On Sunday, Gambling911.com reported on how Chinese officials had detained a number of employees of Australian casino firm Crown, owned by gambling magnate James Packer.
Crown Resorts Employees Detained in China
An undisclosed number of Crown Resorts employees have been detained by the Chinese government for suspicion of gambling crimes.
Former Online Poker Employee Pleads Guilty
A former employee of internet gambling company PokerStars pleaded guilty on Thursday to operating an illegal gambling business, as part of a long-running case by U.S. prosecutors against the online poker industry.
Court Orders New Trial for Lawyer Convicted in Gambling Ring
An attorney convicted of leading a $300 million gambling ring that used a veterans charity as a front and led to the resignation of Florida’s lieutenant governor is getting a new trial.
Hillary Clinton Once Again in Play in Utah – Odds at 3-1
We told you a while back that reliably red Utah could actually go Democratic this Election season.
ACR High Five Tournament Series Returns October 19th to 23rd
What is it? : The High Five Tournament Series returns from October 19th to October 23rd on Americas Cardroom!
Eve Online in Chaos as Developer CCP Bans Gambling
Game developer CCP has announced that gambling on its popular Eve Online game will become illegal effective November 8.
