Gambling News
Macau Revenues Continue to Plunge
[HONG KONG] Gambling revenue in Macau plunged 32.3 per cent in November from a year earlier, extending a decline from the previous month and hovering near five-year lows as the world's biggest gambling hub struggled to attract wealthy Chinese punters.
All Bets Are Off If Ted Cruz Becomes President
Ted Cruz, Republican senator from the State of Texas, wants to be your President. If elected, it will likely be bad news for the gambling industry--both for real casinos and for the nascent online gambling world.
British Bookmakers – Latest News: Paddy Power Job Cuts Loom
These are the latest headlines from the British bookmaking industry.
Nevada Gaming Revenue Drops Nearly 2.9 Percent
LAS VEGAS — (Associated Press) - Nevada’s casinos earned less in October than they did a year ago, dropping nearly 2.9 percent to $887.6 million for the month despite gamblers spending more money to play.
Why Bookie Opinions Matter in Picking Winners
One of the advantages Gambling911.com readers have is the ability to make educated decisions based on sportsbook opinions (found on our bookie landing page here).
Ballooning Prize Pools for Americas Cardroom’s OSS V Results in Mass Appeal
San Jose, Costa Rica – With 23 events now in the bag, the Online Super Series V (OSS V) is proving to be one of the most successful tournament series yet. With 20 of the 23 events seeing bigger than expected prize pools, online poker players across the United States and around the world are gearing up to make the $2.6 million online tournament series the biggest one in Americas Cardroom’s history.
SFL to Focus on Offering Daily Fantasy Sports Software to State Lotteries
State lotteries looking for Daily Fantasy Sports software should look no further than Rochester, New York-based Star Fantasy Leagues.
The company, which offers Daily Fantasy Sports, primarily focuses on development of DFS white label software for other companies. State lotteries such as the one found in Georgia, serve as a perfect target client base for the three-year-old firm.
Bookies Celebrate Banner NFL Sunday With Broncos, Skins Wins
Following a Thanksgiving Day slate of games in which two out of three big public favorites won for gamblers, bookies made out especially well on Sunday in Week 12 with outright wins by both Washington and Denver.
Thief Disguised as Security Guard Steals $500K Outside Casino
(Associated Press) - A Detroit thief armed with nothing more than a convincing costume stole over half a million dollars from an armored truck Friday — and is still on the run, police said, NBC News reported.
Caesars Appealing Decision That Put It On Hook For Nearly $364 Million
LAS VEGAS - (Associated Press) - Casino giant Caesars Entertainment is appealing a bankruptcy court ruling that could put it on the hook for nearly $364 million.
How to Sell Live Betting to Your Pay Per Head Players
Live betting has become one of the hottest new trends in the pay per head industry.
As an online bookie, you need to grow your player list by offering live wagering to attract some new blood.
Trump Drops 12 Percent in Polls, Nearly Two Points in Odds
The first real bad news for Republican candidate Donald Trump arrived Friday evening and it was a powerful blow to be sure.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll showed the real estate mogul had dropped 12 points in under a week. It is the biggest decline Trump has witnessed since rising to the top back in July.
Meanwhile, his odds had gone from 2/1 to +350, actually falling a half point behind fellow GOP candidate Senator Ted Cruz at Sportsbook.
Reuters Wins Defamation Suit Against Gaming Firm
(Reuters ) - A Japanese court rejected a defamation lawsuit by Universal Entertainment Corp against Thomson Reuters Corp and three Reuters journalists, ruling that the articles about the gaming company were true.
PayPerHead.com Bookie Promo: Get 2 Weeks Free Live Wagering
One of the biggest names in the price per head industry has just released their newest offer for online bookies.
Exclusively from November 1st – 30th 2015 you can sign up for PayPerHead.com and get your first two weeks of live wagering completely free.
That’s hard-earned cash you’re saving on every one of your players.
Legal to Play Daily Fantasy Sports, DraftKings, FanDuel in Oklahoma
At least one state says it is legal to play on Daily Fantasy Sports sites the likes of DraftKings, FanDuel and DFS white label software provider Star Fantasy Leagues. That would be Oklahoma.
Download the Bookie’s Guide to Growing Your Pay Per Head Business
Keeping up with pay per head industry strategies and tactics is a vital part of making sure your online bookie business stays competitive.
By downloading this free Guide to Growing Your Pay Per Head Business, you’ll be getting important information on:
- Dealing with non-paying clients
Thanksgiving Blood Bath For Bookies as Gamblers Give Thanks
The gambling public was certainly thankful this Thanksgiving Day as bookies handed them two big wins.
Close to 70% of the betting action was on Detroit to cover a very small spread against Philadelphia in the early game. That came to fruition.
Online Sportsbook Thanksgiving Day Bonuses From BetPhoenix
BetPhoenix, the name you have trusted since 2005, is giving away tons of free cash as part of their fabulous Thanksgiving Day online sportsbook bonus specials (2015).
New Game at Wizard of Odds Gives Blackjack Card Counters an Edge
Players looking for an edge against the house can hone their skills online, thanks to a new blackjack game developed exclusively for the Wizard of Odds website. The new software loads directly into your browser and is highly customizable, giving players the chance to learn to adapt for any situation that can be experienced at a land casino.
Judge Appears Dumbfounded by Traditional Fantasy vs. DFS Rationale
What looked to be a slam dunk for the New York Attorney General’s Office in the first half of Wednesday’s hearing completely shifted in favor of the Daily Fantasy Sports industry after the one hour lunch break.
Live Coverage on NY Hearing to Determine Fate of DraftKings, FanDuel
Throughout the years, Gambling911.com has been live at court hearings involving the gambling industry. On Wednesday November 25, 2015 we were present covering a hearing to determine the operating status of Daily Fantasy Sports companies DraftKings and FanDuel in the state of New York.
We were among the first news outlets to report that Judge Manuel Mendez would require one to two weeks to make his final decision.
Live Coverage from NY Court on Decision to Allow DraftKings, FanDuel to Operate in State - Wednesday November 25, 2015
Would President Hillary Clinton Be Good or Bad for Gambling? We Check Her Record
Many people believe that if HIllary Clinton is elected President of the United States, her presidency will be a replay of the presidency of her husband, Bill Clinton, since they have similar views on so many issues.
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NY AG vs. DraftKings and FanDuel: A Review of All Court Filings
Our sister site DFS911.com and Legal Reporter Jeff Williams have provided us with all related Court filings pertaining to the New York State Attorney General vs. DraftKings and FanDuel. Other Daily Fantasy Sports companies have been subpoenaed as well.
US, Switzerland to Split $50 Million in Assets From BetOnSports Shutdown
GENEVA, (Associated Press) - Switzerland and the United States have split the take of nearly $50 million following the break-up of an illegal online gambling service.
$13 Million Prize Pool in Upcoming Poker Events at Seminole Hard Rock
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. - Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida, has released its upcoming poker events through August 2016. The AAA Four Diamond-Rated resort will host five series that will pay out over $13 million in guaranteed prize pools. Signature events include the Seminole Hard Rock Lucky Hearts Poker Open (January), Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown (April) and Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open (July/Aug.) In addition to the signature line-up, a $1 Million Escalator Series (February) and Deep Stack Series (May) will be held.
Pay Per Head Player Monitoring Report Tool Introduced by AcePerHead
Gambling911.com is proud to announced the new state of the art Pay Per Head monitoring report tool ‘Player Watch’ available at AcePerHead.com. Below is a breakdown on how to use this player monitoring service.
Ladbrokes Shareholders Back Merger With Coral
(Reuters) - Shareholders in British bookmaker Ladbrokes (LAD.L) strongly backed its planned merger with rival Gala Coral on Tuesday but rebel investor Dermot Desmond vowed to fight on.
DraftKings, FanDuel in ‘Deep Doodoo’ But Lawyers With Shovels Can Dig Them Out
One of the premier attorneys in the world of gambling, I. Nelson Rose, was kind enough to send DFS911.com his latest piece on the next steps both DraftKings and FanDuel will need to undertake in getting them out of the “deep doodoo” they are currently in.
'Mr. HPT' Wins Second Title and $153k
Mt. Pleasant, MI - Craig Casino has seen plenty of success with Heartland Poker Tour (HPT) since he won his first title over four years ago. He's won more money, been to more Final Tables, and cashed in more tournaments than any other player in HPT history. However, that second title has always eluded him. Until now. On Monday, the certified arborist from Winfield, Illinois defeated a star-studded Final Table that included a reality TV star and a former world champion to earn $153,323 at Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort.
Bitcoin Sportsbook Cloudbet Instant Payouts Not So Instant Claims ‘Watchdog’
Sportsbook Review is reporting that a player waiting for a payout via the anonymous digital currency Bitcoin has finally gotten paid after a few days wait despite the book’s claim of “instant payouts”.
