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G911 Responds to Haley Hintze Hit Piece: Calls Her Out on Past Dealings
Gambling 911 owner and publisher Chris Costigan has responded to a personal attack made by a poker news website that blames him in part for the fiasco involving Lock Poker, an online poker site that went out of business and stiffed its customers out of their winnings.
Adelson Lawsuit to be Heard in Nevada
LAS VEGAS (Associated Press) — A Nevada judge has decided a wrongful termination case against Macau-based Sands China Ltd. and Sands Chairman Sheldon Adelson can stay in Nevada largely because of the influence Adelson wielded over the company, often from several thousand miles away.
Clark County District Court Judge Elizabeth Gonzalez issued her ruling Friday afternoon after hearing several days of testimony in April and May to determine if Nevada has jurisdiction over the lawsuit filed by the former CEO of Sands China, Steven Jacobs.
Abbas Pahlewani Leads Eureka Hamburg High Roller After Day 1
Abbas Pahlewani is leading the record-breaking Eureka Hamburg €2k High Roller after Day 1. There were 81 participants, making it the biggest stand-alone Eureka High Roller. Eleven players will share the prizes of a €157,140 prize pool with the eventual winner taking €43,210.
Lay Betting a Concern for Gamblers With 2015 Belmont Amidst Zayat Claims
In light of American Pharoah owner Ahmed Zayat’s admission to the New York Observer this past weekend that he routinely bet on horses, there are questions lingering as to whether Zayat - or other horse owners, trainers and the like for that matter – could opt to engage in lay betting at this year’s Belmont Stakes.
What is lay betting?
58-Year-Old Gaming Exec Dies Suddenly From Apparent Infection
The 58-year-old managing director of German gaming device maker, Merkur Gaming, died suddenly from an apparent chest infection late last week, the company reported.
Zayat a ‘Very Generous Man’ Say Defenders Amidst G911 Groundbreaking Reports
American Pharoah owner Ahmed Zayat may be a “welcher, perjurer and resume padder” according to his detractors, but Gambling911.com sought to locate those who are supportive of the outspoken Zayat. It seems they were not hard to find.
Swedish Media Goes Gaga Over Gambling911 Jacobson Scoop
Aftonbladet, one of Sweden’s largest newspapers, celebrated this weekend following news that its native son, Martin Jacobson, will be taking part in the 2015 World Series of Poker Main Event.
Three More Found Guilty in Legends Sports Billion Dollar Sportsbook Case
Three other individuals tied to what authorities call a billion dollar sports betting business were found guilty in an Oklahoma City federal court.
Rodger Bramley, 73, of Plano, Texas; Kelley Diebner, 43, of Houston; and Leon Moran Jr. 54, of Kingsburg, Calif., were found guilty in Oklahoma City federal court of racketeering conspiracy, conducting an illegal gambling business and money laundering conspiracy.
Ahmed Zayat Sued Racing Authority Because His Horse Was Hurt While Racing
In the Monday version of What Do We Know About American Pharoah Owner Ahmed Zayat, we learn that he once sued the New York Racing Authority (NYRA). He did so because his horse got hurt while racing.
Imad Fakhro Gets Over 200K Mark at Eureka Hamburg Main Event
Imad Fakhro bagged 206,600 to finish Day 1b of the €1,100 Eureka 5 Hamburg Main Event in chip lead. Although the German couldn't match Day 1a leader Kadir Uzunoglu, he was the only player in today's 111-entry field who managed to get over the 200k mark. The German wasn't comfortable to reveal any information about himself, being shy even to pose during the chip leader photo shooting.
Ahmed Zayat: Presidential Consultant, Inventor of Heineken Light, Raised $1 Bil In 7 Days
Amazing Claims Made Under Oath of Perjury Include Harvard Attendance and To Have Been Offered the Job of CEO of Heineken
The saga surrounding Ahmed Zayat continues as part of Gambling911.com’s riveting coverage
Ahmed Zayat Accuser Howard Rubinsky Issues Statement to G911
As the Ahmed Zayat story continues to develop, there are similarities between his gambling debt to Costa Rican bookmakers and previous issues which were revealed in 2013.
Ahmed Zayat to New York Observer: ‘I Have Never in My Life Bet on Sports’
American Pharoah owner Ahmed Zayat denied Gamblng911.com Publisher Chris Costigan assertion, courtesy of the offshore sportsbook operators, that he was betting both sports and horse racing. The bookmakers and an agent claim Zayat owed approximately $2 million in gambling debts.
Question: Did American Pharoah Owner Ahmed Zayat Commit Perjury?
In exclusive documents obtained by Gambling911.com late Friday, Ahmed Zayat in 2014 testimony under oath claimed to have attended Harvard University. The attached transcript (Download PDF here) shows Zayat claiming to have attended Harvard.
$100K Jackpot Hits Friday at Americas Cardroom
San Jose, Costa Rica – Talk about an incredible start to the Memorial Day Weekend. Three online poker players who created their poker accounts this month at Americas Cardroom are collectively $100,000 richer after popping the biggest possible Jackpot Poker pot on Friday morning.
Media Outlets Digging for More in Ahmet Zayat Gambling Debt Allegations
A number of media outlets, mostly from the New York area, have been digging for more information related to the explosive allegations that American Pharoah owner Ahmed Zayat owes over $2 million to offshore sportsbooks.
Ahmedzayat.Com Goes Live: Parties Behind Site Unknown
He owns American Pharoah, the horse competing for the Triple Crown, but Ahmed Zayat does not own the website for his own name. Ahmedzayat.com is now live.
G911 World Exclusive: Martin Jacboson Will Defend WSOP Main Event Title
LONDON -- 2014 World Series of Poker Main Event champion Martin Jacobson of Sweden will be at this year's WSOP to defend his title, Gambling 911 can reveal in a world exclusive report!
Ahmet Zayad: Horse Owner, Active Off-Shore Gambler and Harvard ‘Mistruths’
Thursday night, Gambling911 has learned exclusively that Ahmed Zayat remains an active gambler with offshore gaming sites, despite racking up alleged millions in debts.
Straight From The Horse’s Mouth: Ahmed Zayat Accusations Primer
Over the next few days, Gambling911.com will be providing its readers with exclusives related to the accusations lodged against American Pharoah owner Ahmed Zayat.
American Pharoah Owner Ahmed Zayat Active Offshore Gambler – ahmedzayat.com
In a Gambling911.com world exclusive, we can reveal that Ahmed Zayat is still an active offshore gambler following reports he owes over $1 million.
Gambling911 learned Thursday evening from a long-time source deeply entrenched in the gaming industry that Zayat has extensive debts and players at the highest levels of the gambling industry maintain that Zayat “is not trustworthy”.
American Pharoah Owner Reportedly Fails to Pay $1.65 Mil Debt at Online Casino
The owner of Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes winner American Pharoah owes $1.65 million to an online casino, at least that is what one man is claiming, and he has filed suit.
Reigning WSOP Main Event Champ Martin Jacobson Back to Defend Title? G911 Knows
The big question on everybody’s mind heading into this year’s World Series of Poker, will the reigning 2014 WSOP Main Event champ Martin Jacobson be back to defend his title?
Gambling911.com knows the answer to this question as our own Thomas Somach just finished interviewing him.
Viktor Blom Joins Twitch Revolution: Will Represent Unibet
One of the bigger names in online poker, Viktor Blom, revealed this week that he will be the latest poker celebrity to join what is being called the Twitch Revolution.
The Swedish poker phenom is set to take to Twitch for the first time ever at 11:00 BST on Wednesday, May 27 for a 10-hour long session at Unibet's cash tables.
Italy PM Infuriated Over Match-Fixing Scandal That Netted Around 50
ROME - (Reuters) - Prime Minister Matteo Renzi said on Wednesday he was embarrassed and disgusted by the latest match-fixing scandal to hit Italian soccer and called for sweeping changes to clean up the game and attract families to stadiums.
Renzi had already promised to make radical changes to professional soccer a year ago after a supporter was shot dead by a rival fan at the Italian Cup final, but these reforms never materialised.
Arrest Warrant Issued for ‘Girls Gone Wild’ Founder Over Gambling Debts
Joe Francis, founder of the notorious “Girls Gone Wild” video franchise, has failed to turn over two cars in a bankruptcy case and now there is a warrant out for his arrest.
Football Players, Coaches, Owners Implicated in Mafia Match-Fixing Scheme
Italian police have detained more than 50 individuals, including football players, coaches and club owners in a series of raids in 21 provinces.
Kansas Governor Signs Bill Legalizing Fantasy Sports
TOPEKA, Kansas (Associated Press) – Republican Gov. Sam Brownback has signed a bill clarifying the legality of fantasy leagues.
Brownback’s office announced he signed the bill into law Tuesday, along with seven other measures.
2015 WSOP Gets Underway Next Week With Plenty of Changes
LAS VEGAS -- The 2015 World Series of Poker (WSOP) gets underway May 27 here and there are lots of changes in store for the 46th annual event, which is to be held at the historic Rio All-Suites Hotel & Casino, just off the famed Vegas Strip.
Best Pay Per Heads for Football – 2015
Gambling911.com has your best pay per heads for the upcoming football season, in no particular order so be sure to check each of them out as their offerings vary and can be customized to fit your own personal needs.
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