Gambling News
Japan to Finally Allow Casino Gambling
Japan's parliament is about to approve a law on "integrated resorts" that is the first major hurdle in allowing casinos to set up shop in the wealthy nation.
Liquor Board Chairman Resigns After DUI Leaving New MGM National Harbor Casino
Caldwell attempted to leverage his position on the commission to get out of his arrest
New Bidder lLfts Stakes for Tatts
Tabcorp's plan for an $11 billion merger with Tatts Group has hit a hurdle with a rival full takeover bid emerging from a consortium that includes Macquarie Bank and US private equity firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts.
Jennifer Harman a Bitch, Matt Savage a Wussy, I Turn Straight Men Gay: Who Am I?
Tweeting more fast and furious than US President-Elect Donald Trump, one poker player went on a Twitter tear while playing in the WPT Bellagio Poker Open
Christie Says Voting Against North Jersey Casinos was ‘Dumb Move’
Gov. Christie said it was a "dumb move" when New Jersey voters rejected a referendum to expand casino gambling to northern New Jersey.
Kayne West Meets With Donald Trump at Trump Tower: 500-1 Odds to be Next President
US President-Elect Trump once had a similar price of becoming the next Commander-in-Chief
Will the New Trump Cabinet be Good or Bad for Gambling?
Attorney General nominee Jeff Sessions could be a problem
Son of Soprano’s Star Arrested For Spray-Painting a Swastika on College Dorm
The son of a top star on the hit HBO mob series The Sopranos has been charged with spray-painting a Swastika on the dormitory at Purchase College.
Quebec Won’t Block Online Gambling Websites for Now
Canadian Radio-televisions and Telecommunications Commission claims any new law attempting to block Web gambling sites would have no teeth as the agency has final say
New Jersey Seizes $69K in Unclaimed Atlantic City Jackpots
New Jersey gambling regulators have seized more than $69,000 in unclaimed jackpots won by gamblers at three casinos who couldn't prove they were old enough to gamble legally, or who left the premises without cashing in.
Chinese Embassy Ready to Assist Gambling Tycoon Jack Lam
Mainland China has said it is prepared to offer consular assistance to a local gambling junket magnate Jack Lam following an order for his arrest by Philippine authorities and its President last week.
Books Get Nailed in Sunday NFL
A big Pittsburgh Steelers cover and later the Packers beating Seattle at home helped nail the coffin for bookies Sunday.
Gronk a Mobster?
Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowsky may essentially be done for the rest of this season following surgery but we may be seeing plenty more of him during the offseason.
Macau Eases Gambling Crackdown Concerns After Casino Shares Plummet
Macau, the world's biggest gambling hub, moved on Friday to clarify it had not tightened daily cash withdrawal limits for Chinese gamblers
Oulala clinches the Best Fantasy Sports Product Award
Oulala.com, the daily fantasy sports (DFS) operator and B2B provider, won the award for 'Best Fantasy Sports Product' at SBC Awards ceremony in London.
John Glenn: Patriot and Hero But a Foe of Gambling
John Glenn, who died Thursday at age 95, was an American patriot. He was also no friend of gambling as this Thomas Somach expose reveals.
JPMorgan Employee Charged in Stealing $5 Mil From Bank to Pay Off Gambling Debts
A former JPMorgan Chase & Co employee who has been ordered to attend counseling for gambling is facing criminal charges that he engaged in a scheme to defraud the bank out of $5 million in order to pay personal debts.
Casino Stocks in US and Australia Plummet as Crackdown Continues
Crown Resorts in Australia dropped as much as 8 percent in trading Thursday as a crackdown on gambling continues with a shock move announced heading into the weekend.
PMs Crack Down on ‘Crack Cocaine’ of Gambling, Stocks Plummet
British bookmakers fear the worst is yet to come as a group of MPs have called for a tougher stance on fixed odds betting terminals, referred to as the “crack cocaine of gambling”.
Vegas on the Potomac: MGM National Opening Makes Big Splash in DC
$1.4 Billion Resort Fuses Energy of Las Vegas with Rich History of Capital Region
US First Artic Blast Means More Web Poker and the $4 Mil Super Series
The weather outside is frightful throughout much of the northern portion of the United States to close out the week as the first artic blast of this new fall/winter season debuted.
Reputed Mobster and Brothel Owner Pleads Guilty in Plot to Kill Rival
A Nevada man said to be part of a New Jersey mob family for which HBO’s “The Sopranos” was modeled after has admitted to plotting the death of an organized crime rival.
Ohio Mayor Pleads Guilty to Illegal Gambling, Racketeering
A former longtime northeast Ohio mayor accused of taking bribes in exchange for jobs and running an illegal gambling house has pleaded not guilty to numerous charges.
Lam Still on Lam as Philippines President Takes Aim at Casino Tycoon
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered the arrest of Jack Lam, one of Asia's top casino kingpins, on charges of economic sabotage and bribery, according to the country's police chief.
Sordid Lifestyle of Slain Aussie Mobster Revealed by Ex-wife
The ex-wife of slain Aussie mobster Pasquale Barbaro says he would read Bible verses to his children during the day and film naked escorts in the evenings.
Boston Attorney Swindled Thousands From Clients for Drugs, Gambling
Authorities say a Boston attorney swindled tens of thousands of dollars from clients and associates and used the money to lease a Mercedes-Benz and rent an $11,000 penthouse apartment.
The Demise of Tourney Poker, Pro Proclaims
This poker pro has declared the end of tourney poker as we know it today.
Pete Rose Ex-Bookie Found Dead: Was Once Shot in Head
A man found dead in his Ohio apartment last month has been identified as a former bookie for baseball hits leader Pete Rose.
Patrik Antonius Wants to be the Next Dan Bilzerian
Finnish poker pro Patrik Antonius may have a tough time dethroning the self-proclaimed King of Instagram Dan Bilzerian, though he'll give it a try
If US Election Result is Reversed, Clinton Bettors Out of Luck
William Hill says Trump bettors can keep winnings, but implies it won’t pay those who wagered on Hillary
