Gambling News
Former NBA Commissioner to Speak at Las Vegas Gambling Conference
NBA Commissioner Emeritus David J. Stern will be a featured speaker at the American Gaming Association’s Global Gaming Expo 2016 (G2E) before more than 25,000 gaming industry professionals in Las Vegas on Thursday, September 29.
Top Bets – August 10 – AM Edition: Giants, USA Men’s Basketball
Gambling911.com has your top bets for Wednesday August 10, those sides or totals seeing the most public love.
Christie Wants Supreme Court to Rule on Sports Betting
These are your latest gambling headlines from around the world, the lead stories on the day.
$2 Million Bond Set for West Palm Beach Mob Suspect
A $2 million bond has been set by a federal judge, the honorable William Matthewman, for a West Palm Beach County man, one of six in that county charged in a wide-ranging organized crime indictment out of New York last week.
Lifelong Republican and Birthday Boy Doyle Brunson Disavows Trump
Legendary poker pro and lifelong Republican Doyle Brunson on Tuesday night announced he will not be voting for either US Presidential candidate this November.
British Bookie William Hill Turns Down 3.16 Billion Bid
William Hill (L:WMH) rejected a 3.16 billion pound bid by smaller rivals Rank Group (L:RNK) and 888 Holdings (L:888) on Tuesday.
Bets.ag Joins the G911 Family
Gambling911.com is thrilled to announce that Bets.ag has joined the family of endorsed online gambling websites.
VR could spark renaissance of classic casino games
Online casinos are leading the way in the gambling industry, as technology makes it possible for them to storm ahead of their land-based counterparts with developments and innovations.
Live casino games in the online environment
Although online casino sites have dramatically overhauled the current gambling landscape by allowing gamers unparalleled convenience in accessing a virtually limitless range of table and slots games, it’s still the live casino environment that provides the most stimulating gaming experience.
Top Bets – August 9 – Afternoon: Rangers, Red Sox
The Rangers and Red Sox were coming in among the top bet sides on the day Tuesday afternoon. Both were seeing some solid action during the morning hours as well.
Celebrity Big Brother Mob Wife ‘Michael Jordan of Blow J**s’, Talks Mobster Dad
Renee Graziano opened up Monday night on “Celebrity Big Brother” about her mobster dad’s criminal past, claiming she never knew the details of those crimes.
Federal Court Rejects New Jersey Bid to Legalize Sports Betting
A 12-judge U.S. Third Circuit Court of Appeals panel ruled on Tuesday to reject New Jersey’s bid to allow legalized sports betting in the Garden State.
Top Bets – August 9 – Morning: Rangers, Red Sox, Real Madrid, Women’s Basketball
Gambling911.com has your AM action report for Tuesday that includes a number of Major League Baseball games and the Women’s Basketball.
Trump in Slump but Odds Still Not Crossing Over 4-1 Mark
Gambling911.com has your latest US Presidential betting news with updated odds on Clinton vs. Trump.
Twitch to go After Pokémon Go Cheaters
The popular social media streaming site Twitch has announced its intention to go after Pokémon Go cheating suspects.
NRL Rocked by Gambling Match Fixing Scandal
Controversial gambling figure Eddie Hayson has scoffed at claims he and Foran brothers Kieran and Liam are linked to the latest NRL game being investigated for match-fixing.
2016 Battle of Malta This Nov 2-7: Poker in the Mediterranean: Online Qualifiers
Last year’s Battle of Malta shattered records and the 2016 event is likely to continue that trend as over 2000 players are set to compete in beautiful Malta, home of the world’s largest online gambling industry.
Bail Upped for Attorney Who Tried to Mow Down Sports Handicapper
A Lehigh County district judge has set bail at $200,000 for an area attorney who tried to run down a prominent sports handicapper.
Sports Betting Could Keep Casino Revenue Rolling in, AGA Chief Says
The president of the American Gaming Association says while casino revenue has leveled off in Mississippi and other states, sports betting could be that new amenity consumers want, which will keep tax money rolling in.
California Mayor Arrested for Hosting Creepy Underage Strip Poker Game at Summer Camp
Stockton, California Mayor Anthony Silva was arrested on Thursday on charges related to a game of underage strip poker at a summer camp he hosts.
Canadian Law That Blocks Access to Gambling Sites Against the Law
Gambling911.com speaks to Trade Group spokesperson, who is now fighting measure on behalf of his member firms, some of the largest in Canada
Hillary Clinton Shortest Odds Yet: Boyle Sports Has Democratic Nominee at 1-4
With national and battleground state polls showing US Presidential Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton with nearly a double digit lead, bookmakers across the globe have slashed her odds to 1-4.
LA Times: East Coast Mob Sweeps Like Something Out of Scorsese Film
Vera Haller of the LA Times described the sweeping mob associated takedowns Thursday morning and the accompanying indictment accurately: Like something out of a Martin Scorsese movie.
Former NFL Star Sentenced to 21 Months Prison for Stealing From Charities
Former Cleveland Browns wide receiver Reggie Rucker was sentenced Wednesday to 21 months in prison for stealing from two charities, a crime his attorney blamed on a gambling addiction caused by football-related brain injuries.
Massive Morning East Coast Enterprise Mob Sweeps Net 46: Read Full Complaint
A series of early morning sweeps across the US have netted 46 alleged mobsters with charges that include gambling and extortion.
Early AM ‘Springfield Crew’ Sweep Nets Four Mobsters for Gambling, Extortion
State and federal investigators nabbed four men Springfield, Massachusetts men tied to New York’s Genovese Crime Family during the early morning hours Thursday.
Cuomo Legalizes Daily Fantasy Sports in New York State
Governor Andrew Cuomo was fast to sign into law a bill that would legalize Daily Fantasy Sports in the state of New York.
Mob Capo to Feds: ‘Your Plea Bargain is Garbage’
Carmine Avellino, a Luchese capo involved in illegal gambling, waste management racketeering, and extortion - has told the feds their plea deal is garbage.
Trump Taj Mahal Casino Closing; Carl Icahn Says He Lost $100M
Donald Trump has been gone from Atlantic City for years, but his name has lived on in glowing neon on the facade of a casino he no longer owned.
Troubled Matt Marafioti Turns Up Alive After Missing for Nearly 2 Months
Troubled poker pro Matt Marafioti has re-emerged on social media with a new video following reports that he had gone missing. Marafioti has not been heard from since June 12.
