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Bookmaker Ordered to Serve an Additional Four Month Sentence
FARGO, N.D. – (Associated Press) - A judge says a 69-year-old man convicted of running an illegal bookmaking operation in North Dakota must serve an additional four months in prison on top of a current sentence he is serving in Minnesota.
Fears Mount as 666Bet.com Players Not Getting Paid
Officials at beleaguered online gambling firm 666Bet.com sought to calm customer fears Monday that they will not be getting paid. The company shut down abruptly last night after its Director was arrested on money laundering charges.
Since that time, 666Bet.com customers have had little success accessing their funds.
The company issued this statement Monday:
Louisiana Mulls Over Daily Fantasy Sports Legislation
Louisiana has become the latest state to consider a measure fully legalizing daily fantasy sports for real money.
While not explicitly illegal in Louisiana, State Representative Joseph Lopinto wants his bill to clarify that daily fantasy sports is not gambling.
“We’re not betting on the outcome of a game or a point spread. Fantasy football is a game of skill,” Lopinto said.
FBI Probe San Francisco Sheriff’s Deputies for Gambling on Fights Between Inmates
SAN FRANCISCO — (Associated Press) - The FBI is investigating allegations that San Francisco sheriff’s deputies arranged and gambled on fights between jail inmates and told the inmates to lie if they needed medical attention.
Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi announced the independent probe Friday, and a representative from the FBI confirmed the investigation in an email to The Associated Press. The department’s internal affairs unit and the U.S. Department of Justice are investigating as well.
Retired NYPD Sergeant Convicted of Running Illegal Poker Games
A retired NYPD sergeant, Ralph Mastrantonio, 55, has been convicted of running illegal poker games in Staten Island, New York and faces up to five years behind bars.
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Hillary Clinton Presidential Odds: Pays $160 for Every $100 Bet
With news that former Senator and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will finally announce her bid for U.S. Presidency, Gambling911.com anticipates a slight surge in betting over the coming days.
Judge Again Sides With Golden Nugget in Card Shuffling Flap
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — (Associated Press) - Luck appears to have run out for a group of gamblers who won $1.5 million from an Atlantic City casino that was using unshuffled cards.
A judge has again sided with the Golden Nugget against 14 gamblers who say they won the money through no fault of their own playing mini-baccarat in April 2012.
Bookmakers Could Take a Bath With Jordan Spieth Masters Win
Don’t look now but Jordan Spieth sits atop the Masters leaderboard after Day 2. This could prove to be a killer for bookmakers who offered Spieth at 9-1 odds early on.
Sports Tout Adam Meyer Sees Bail Revoked: Accused of Multi-Million Dollar Fraud
A Fort Lauderdale, Florida man charged with running an elaborate sports handicapping fraud scheme has had his bail revoked by a judge.
Adam Meyer, 43, was arrested last October for trying to extort $25 million from a Wisconsin businessman.
Tournament Directors Association Summit Forced Out of Adelson-Owned Venetian
The 2015 Tournament Directors Association Summit has abruptly relocated from the Venetian to the Aria following a public backlash.
In British Vote Too Tight to Call, Gamblers Seek the $150 Million Answer
(Reuters) - If Prime Minister David Cameron forms Britain's next government after the tightest election in a generation, it will not just be the Conservative Party leader who will be smiling. Scott Moorhead will be laughing all the way to the bank.
As part of a record 100 million pounds expected to be gambled on the British election, Moorhead stands to win 250 pounds on a 500 pound bet that the Conservatives will win most parliamentary seats in the May 7 election.
PokerStars Parent Company Amaya Trading Probe Details Emerge
Parent company to the world’s largest online poker site PokerStars, Amaya Gaming has reportedly been the subject of a probe by the Quebec securities regulator Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF).
Atlantic City’s Revel Casino Gets Second Life
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — (Associated Press) - Revel, the multibillion-dollar resort bust that was once widely viewed as the potential savior of Atlantic City’s struggling casino industry, is getting a second chance as part of a Florida developer’s ambitious plan to remake the East Coast gambling resort into a destination for bettors and tourists alike.
No Resort Casinos Coming to Florida as Bid to do so Ends
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — (Associated Press) - A push to bring Las Vegas-styled resort casinos to South Florida is once again being rejected by the state Legislature.
The idea was a long shot from the start, but a top House Republican on Tuesday filed a revamped gambling proposal that drops any mention of casinos.
Breaking News: Americas Cardroom Takes Over No. 2 Spot in Traffic
In an exclusive to Gambling911.com, Americas Cardroom has unveiled a press release it is sending out Wednesday confirming it has taken over the number two spot in terms of North American-facing traffic.
Americas Cardroom CEO Phil Nagy Live Chat Now - Watch Here
Americas Cardroom CEO Phil Nagy will be appearing live on Twitch this evening. If you don’t have a Twitch account, have no fear, you’ll be able to catch Phil right here on G911.
Among the hot topics to be discussed will no doubt be the just announced High Five tournament series, a 5-day online poker tournament series featuring 25 big events and $1,420,000 in guaranteed prize money.
$1.4 Million in Guarantees as Part of 5-Day High Five Tournament Series
San Jose, Costa Rica – Expect to see a lot of American poker players high-fiving each other in public on April 13th after winning a record amount of cash.
PokerStars to Enter Daily Fantasy Sports Market by Start of NFL Season
It may be one of the worst kept secrets that online poker sites in recent months have been looking to expand their product base by offering daily fantasy sports contests.
Hence, it shouldn’t come as a shock that PokerStars, the world’s largest real money Web card room, has announced its plans to begin offering daily fantasy sports by the start of the 2015 NFL season.
Rand Paul Announces U.S. Presidential Run in 2016: Latest Odds
Kentucky Republican Senator Rand Paul has announced he is running for U.S. President in 2016. Sportsbook.ag had Paul listed with odds of 30-1.
The son of former Republican Congressman and U.S. Presidential candidate Ron Paul, Rand Paul wrote on his website Tuesday morning:
Poker Pro David “Devilfish” Ulliott Succumbs to Cancer
Just days after declaring he would fight his bowel cancer, legendary British poker pro David “Devilfish” Ulliott passed away Monday at the age of 61.
Connecticut Casinos Stand to Lose $570 Million
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — The Native American tribes proposing to build new casinos in Connecticut released a report Monday that says new facilities in New York and Massachusetts, if left unchecked, will siphon away $570 million annually in gambling revenue.
The leaders of the Mohegan Tribe and the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation said they were not surprised by the forecast, but they hope the report they commissioned will help inform others including the governor, who has been noncommittal about his position on opening more casinos.
Shooting at Las Vegas M Resort Casino Leaves One Man Dead
A self-inflicted gun wound has left one man dead at the Las Vegas M Resort Casino.
The incident occurred at 4:50 pm Sunday near the casino’s buffet.
Police said one adult who fell while escaping the scene was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. Another person was checked out on scene. A car fire in the casino garage at the exact time of the shooting was also being investigated.
How to Play Daily Fantasy Baseball – Strategies, Scoring
Major League Baseball kicks off this week and we here at Gambling911.com are especially excited with a monster season anticipated for daily fantasy Baseball. This is because so many folks will be dipping their toes in these contests for the very first time. The strategies and scoring opportunities are relatively easy to understand.
Chairs Go Flying as Dozens Brawl at Resorts World Casino in Queens (Shock Video)
A melee involving dozens of casino patrons turned into an epic brawl at the Resorts World Casino at the Aqueduct Race Track in Queens, New York, all of which was caught on cell phone videos.
The incident occurred at the opening of a Fat Tuesday daiquiri bar within the establishment and quickly escalated into the neighboring food court.
Harry Reid Now Wants Ban on Internet Gambling
One-time Senator Majority Leader Harry Reid has said he will make banning Internet gambling a number one priority during his final years in Congress.
Reid announced he will be retiring at the end of his term in 2016.
The Democrat had previously pushed to have online poker legalized at the federal level.
“Online gaming is not good for our country,” Reid told a Vegas radio show last week.
World Exclusive: Indiana Drops Efforts to Legalize Sports Betting, Fantasy Sports
The State of Indiana is dealing with plenty of issues these days, but two things it won't be dealing with any time soon are sports betting and fantasy sports wagering at the state's casinos.
Poker Villain Russ Hamilton Spotted in Aruba
One of the rare Russ Hamilton sightings has occurred this week.
Arguably one of the most hated men in poker, Hamilton was seen playing poker at the Holiday Inn Resort Aruba in recent nights, Gambling911.com advise.
Did Mobsters Really Beat Down Harry Reid
An accident using an exercise machine, such was the explanation provided to the public for Senator Harry Reid’s (D-Nevada) injured eye.
Jarred Cosart Emphatic Amidst Probe: ‘I Never Have, Never Will Bet on Baseball
JUPITER, Fla. (Associated Press) — Speaking directly about the topic for the first time since gambling-related tweets appeared on his Twitter account last week, Miami pitcher Jarred Cosart denied ever betting on baseball.
"I never have, never will bet on baseball," Cosart said Wednesday.
Tweets that appeared on Cosart's account discussed gambling advice received from a gambling expert. They did not appear to involve baseball bets.
Cosart briefly addressed the situation last week, stating he was cooperating with Major League Baseball’s investigation.
