Gambling News
Phil Mickelson’s Nightmare Continues: Gambling Connection Sentenced for Money Laundering
A California man was sentenced Monday to 12 months and one day in prison for transferring nearly $3 million of pro golfer Phil Mickelson’s money to "an illegal offshore gambling operation."
Sports Handicapper Philly Prince Victim of Double Attempted Hit and Run
A popular sports handicapper, Dale Stickel, better known as “The Philly Prince” was nearly twice run over by a vehicle driven by his neighbor in what police believe was an attempted hit and run.
Brunswick, Waycross GA Bookies, Pay Per Head Services
Gambling911.com continues to examine the Peachtree State of Georgia and its bookies.
Atlantic City Showboat Hotel to Reopen as Non-Gambling Property
The shuttered Showboat casino hotel will reopen next month - this time as a non-gambling hotel, a developer said Friday.
Macon-Bibb County Bookies
Bookies are prevalent within the Macon-Bibb County region of Georgia. In a 2012 referendum, voters approved the consolidation of Macon and Bibb County.
Valdosta Georgia Area Bookies, Pay Per Head Services
Bookies are prevalent within the Valdosta area, encompassing all of Lowndes County, just as they are the entire state of Georgia.
Gambling, Porn, Drug Usage, Shaking Cherry Trees Will Get Chinese Tourists Banned
Gambling ranked among the infractions that will get tourists banned from visiting China....So is shaking and climbing a cherry blossom tree.
WSOP Main Event Will Resume in October, Not November: Hello October Octet?
Gambling911.com sits down with the WSOP official spokesperson to get the full scoop.
The Power of Relentless: Obama Mocks Wayne Allyn Root at Commencement Speech
A Donald Trump surrogate and special contributor to the Gambling911.com website was referenced and mocked by US President Barack Obama during a commencement speech at the US Air Force Academy.
Lobbyist in Illegal Gambling Case May Have Worn Wire for Feds
Once dubbed “The King of Hollywood”, for the power he wielded over the South Florida city (not Hollywood, California), mega lobbyist Alan Koslow pleaded not guilty to money laundering Thursday morning.
Professional Gambler Billy Walters Bail Set at $25 Mil in Case Tied to Phil Mickelson
A Las Vegas professional gambler and golf course developer, Billy Walters, was ordered to post a $25 million bond, to be secured by $10 million in cash or property, after he pleaded not guilty in New York Wednesday.
Daniel Negreanu Documentary ‘Kid Poker’ Now Airing on Netflix
Fans of poker can rejoice with the Daniel Negreanu feature-length documentary “Kid Poker” now airing on Netflix.
Great casino tips and strategies
Many people often dream about waving goodbye to their 9 to 5 job and trying their luck at a casino.
BetOwi, TonyBet Complaints Continue to File in
More complaints have come in against Costa Rica-based BetOWI and Slovenia-based TonyBet as detailed at the SportsBookReview.com website.
WSOP 2016 Kicks Off: Colossus II Highlights First Weekend
The 47th annual World Series of Poker begins today, as the doors of the Rio Convention Center open to poker players for cash games and satellites. The first of this year’s 69 bracelet events begins Wednesday.
Macau Revenue Dips Nearly 10 Percent in May
Macau, the world’s biggest casino hub, posted a drop of 9.6 percent in gambling revenue for May, with the pace of decline accelerating from the previous month, as wealthy gamblers continued to steer clear of the southern Chinese territory.
Las Vegas Sands Settles Dispute With Former CEO for $75 Million
Sands China Ltd, the Macau casino company controlled by U.S. billionaire and prominent Republican donor Sheldon Adelson, said its parent Las Vegas Sands Corp has settled a lawsuit filed by a former chief executive, bringing an end to a near six-year legal battle.
Poker Game Robbed by Man in Horse Mask
Police are on the lookout for an armed robber who donned a horse mask while holding up a Boulder, Colorado card game.
MGM Gets 50 Percent Stake in Atlantic City’s Borgata Hotel
Boyd Gaming said Tuesday it's selling its 50 percent stake in Atlantic City's top casino to MGM Resorts International, which owns the other half.
UGA Bookie Pleads Guilty: Ran Betting Business From Campus Apartment
A University of Georgia student has plead guilty for bookmaking on the college’s Athens campus.
Choose your poker paradise with WSOP PCPC Satellites every Sunday
What’s your ideal poker vacation? If you’re like a lot of people, you dream of winning the World Series of Poker Main Event, claiming millions in prize money, and donning that coveted gold bracelet.
Online Sales Result in Record Lottery Sales
The internet is driving up ticket sales across the world according to a recent report in the UK. Despite being a relatively new addition to the iGaming world, online lottery sites are gradually winning over players and that's created a renewed sense of interest in the game.
11 States Could Legalize Daily Fantasy Sports By Year’s End
As many as 11 states may adopt regulations permitting and regulating daily fantasy sports by the end of the year, according to an analyst who closely tracks the issue.
First Laundering Case Involving Bitcoin: Digital Currency Not Money
Bitcoin has become a popular method of moving money in and out of one’s online wagering account over the past year but now the anonymous digit currency has come under fire by law enforcement.
Man Loses Wife as Part of Bizarre Bet
A man bet away his wife as part of an Indian Premier League (IPL) wager with another man.
‘Real Time’ Host Maher Calls Root’s Cited Climate Change Study ‘Bull****’
Vegas sports handicapper and one time Libertarian Vice Presidential nominee Wayne Allyn Root appeared on “Real Time With Bill Maher” in order to defend presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump.
Nevada Gambling Revenue Down 2 Percent in April
LAS VEGAS (Associated Press) — Nevada gambling revenue was down more than 2 percent in April compared with last year, in part due to a quirk in how the state counts slot revenue.
PaySafe Shareholder Revolt Over Executive Pay Surfaces
Shareholders at alternative online payment provider, Paysafe Group Plc, have revolted against the company’s current executive payment structure.
Root on ‘Bill Maher’: Illegal Mexicans are ‘Pouring Over the Border’
Vegas sports handicapper and one time Libertarian Vice Presidential running mate Wayne Allyn Root got into a testy debate with fellow guests of the HBO show live broadcast of “Real Time With Bill Maher” Friday night. The show’s host, Maher himself, didn’t let Root off easy either.
Evolution of Sports Gambling in the 21st Century
There is sufficient evidence that humans have been gambling since the dawn of time to make the assumption that gambling is in fact instinctual.
