Gambling News
Bookies Behaving Badly, Part 13: The Curious Case of the Clueless Culosi
Police say Dr. Salvatore J. "Sal" Culosi Jr. was a bookie behaving badly. Behaving so badly, in fact, that they shot him dead.
President-Elect Trump Meets With Man Who Brought Down Online Poker in US
Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara indicted executives of three online poker rooms in April 2011
Interview with Legendary Sports Handicapper Jon Price of Sports Information Traders
Today we are interviewing the legendary handicapper Jon Price who's already secured his place in history as one of the best sports handicappers of all time. Jon Price started off as a reclusive and underground handicapper who's ability to pick sports winners quickly gained him acclaim around the sports world and put him on the same level as all time great sports gamblers like Jimmy the Greek & Billy Walters. If it wasn't for Jon's low-key lifestyle, 60 Minutes, ESPN, and Cigar Aficionado would have featured him over the years.
Paddy Power Prosecuted but Spared Criminal Convictions
Ireland’s biggest bookmaker appeared in court in recent days charged along with four other companies for violating anti-spam regulations.
This Online Gambling Billionaire Just Made Another £329 million Selling Small Stake in Co
One in a small group of online gambling billionaires just got a little richer this week by selling a mere 12 percent stake in his FTSE 250 trading company and gaining £329 million as a result.
Americas Cardroom Biggest Online Super Series Yet Drops This December
You read a little about Americas Cardroom and their unprecedented upcoming Online Super Series the other day here on Gambling911.com.
Brian Hastings Retires From Poker
Big name poker pro Brian Hastings, who has earned over $6 million in live tournaments and online poker play, says he is leaving the game of poker for good to focus full time on his new business venture UniTea.
Four Men Charged With Execution of Mobster Pasquale Barbaro
Following the arrests of nine individuals on Tuesday, four have been charged directly with the execution of mobster Pasquale Barbaro on a Sydney, Australia street just over two weeks ago.
Bookies Behaving Badly Part 12: How a Blackjack Pro Took Down a Drug, Gambling Empire
Gambling911.com has some excerpts from this week’s Rolling Stone magazine’s powerful piece on a gambler, Robert J. Cipriani, who helped take down an alleged crime boss.
Affiliates Feeling F***ed by Bet365 Porn Claim
Bet365 claims it is the one being shagged. Who's to blame?
Former Revel Casino Owner Files Suit
The owner of New Jersey’s former Revel casino is channeling his inner Donald Trump, hoping to follow the President-elect as an Atlantic City casino mogul.
Otobet Online Sportsbook Complaints Mount
Online sportsbook grading website SportsBookReview is reporting yet another complaint against Otobet Sportsbook and follows a series of previous complaints alleging nonpayment.
Arrests Made Across Australia Amidst Probe of Pasquale Barbaro Murder
Arrests as part of massive raid with charges including murder, Mobster gunned down outside his car two weeks ago.
Gaffg Nominated for the iGB Affiliate Awards 2017 for Best Innovation
Gaffg.com announced this week that it has been nominated for the iGB Affiliate Awards 2017 in the “Best Innovation” in online gambling affiliate programs category.
Former PokerStars Employee Avoids Prison Time
A former employee of online gambling company PokerStars pleading guilty Monday in connection with a long-running U.S. criminal case
Lucky Hearts Poker Open at Seminole Hard Rock to Guarantee $1 Million
$360 Buy-In and $500,000 Guarantee Ultimate Re-Entry Tournament Returns Following a Record-Breaking Turnout of More Than 4,000 Entries in 2016
Pokemon Go Game Linked to 105 Crimes Including Robberies, Sex Offenses
Stats collected over just a one-month period included 6 sexual offenses, 3 drug crimes and 37 robberies
Philippines Detains Thousands as Part of Crackdown on Internet Gambling
China is concerned over the Philippines' detention of more than a thousand Chinese nationals during a crackdown on online gambling, the Foreign Ministry said on Monday, in what could be a strain for ties that have warmed in recent months.
‘I Loved Him but I Didn’t Like Him,’ Mother of Slain Mobster Says After Modest Funeral
“He was a lost soul and probably did most of the things reported, but I will always love him,” his mother told the press this week.
Holy S*$% Part I: Monsignor Kevin McAuliffe Siphoned Off $650K From Prayer Funds
There may be a reason why many of the world’s faiths frown upon gambling. In this new series, Gambling911.com examines the often ungodly relationship between the church and gambling activities.
Americas Cardroom Super Series VIII Kicks Off December 7-18 With $3.1 Mil Prize Pool
There is still time to take part in the Americas Cardroom Super Series VIII, which kicks off December 7 and completes on December 18 with more than $3 million in prize money to be given away.
OK Sheriffs Embroiled in Embezzlement, Sexual Assault and Illegal Gambling
This year, at least five Oklahoma sheriffs have found themselves crossways with the law, but they are not unique.
Gambling Addiction Drove These Deadly Women to Kill
A cold-blooded aunt whose niece helped kill her husband with the promise of payment for a sex change. A mother and daughter trade a family member for money.
Baazov Still Says He Wants to Buy Amaya Despite Primary Backer Disinterest
Amaya Inc's (AYA.TO) former chief executive David Baazov said he still plans to buy the online gambling firm despite one of his apparent backers saying it had no involvement in the C$3.65 billion ($2.7 billion) bid.
First Ever Costa Rica Hurricane: Disruptions to Sportsbooks Possible Thanksgiving Day
Hurricane Otto reaches Category 2 strength and makes landfall just above the Costa Rica, Nicaragua border.
How This Town Became a Hub for Poker and Porn
This town lost a countless number of jobs, was in need of a new industry and in recent years got one………. porn and poker.
Huffington Post: The Poker Player Who Wants to Save the World
This week, the Huffington Post interviews one of poker’s top female players, someone they describe as a “palpable aura of charisma and self-assurance with a sense of genuine niceness”.
Eye On Gaming Head John Kelly to Pay Back $17k in Gambling Debts
Got ‘scared’ after car’s tires were slashed (originally published 5/21/2012)
US Stock Indexes Shatter Records; Gaming Companies Rally
Major U.S. stock indexes rose to record highs on Monday, led by big gains in energy companies as the price of crude oil moved sharply higher, which is positive news for the long-struggling energy sector.
Sands Casino Bethlehem Fined for Mixing Cards From Different Decks
Pennsylvania state regulators are hitting the Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem with more than $22,000 in fines for violating a prohibition against mixing cards from different decks.
