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Online Casino Guaranteed Payouts - $200 Every Day
BetPhoenix.ag has now promised online casino guaranteed payouts of $200 every day with more big wins possible.
Poker Staking Could Be in Trouble in Nevada With New Bill Introduced
A new bill in Nevada could threaten staking deals in poker.
SB 40 aims to reduce money laundering in sports betting but the impact could be felt among poker players who depend on the deals to hedge high variances experienced during live tournaments.
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FantasyAces.com Review – Featuring Ground Breaking SalaryPro Flex Salary Cap
Gambling911.com has your FantasyAces.com review including the pros and cons and what differentiates FantasyAces.com from the rest of the Daily Fantasy Sports pack. You can visit their website here.
2015 Miss Universe Odds – Where Can I Bet the Pageant Online?
2015 Miss Universe odds could be bet online at BetDSI.com, the name you have trusted since 1997. Eligible new signups can receive up to $2500 in FREE CASH here.
The event will be held Sunday January 25 at 8 pm EST.
How To Bet On Miss Universe
FanWars.com Review – Daily Fantasy Sports Sites – Affiliate Program Review
Gambling911.com has your FanWars.com review where we point out the pros and cons of this site, which is gaining popularity amongst Fantasy players. You can view their website here.
2016 Republican Party Presidential Nomination Odds to Win: Jeb Bush Favored
This weekend the Republican Party is holding a summit in Iowa as the Iowa caucus is exactly one year from today and Sportsbook.ag has just released its 2016 Republican Party Presidential Nomination odds.
No question, Hilary Clinton (+150) is still the frontrunner to win the 2016 Presidential Election; we don’t see anyone in her party challenging her for the nomination. So the democratic nomination is somewhat decided, what isn’t is the Republican Nomination.
BallR.com Review – Daily Fantasy Sports
Gambling911.com has your BallR.com review below as we point out the pros and cons of this nearly one-year-old Daily Fantasy Sports site that, on the surface, appears to be going down the right path of success and has mustered up some good feedback within the Fantasy Sports community to date. The site is based out of Las Vegas. You can check out the site here.
AllInFantasy.com Review – Daily Fantasy Sports
Gambling911.com has your AllInFantasy.com review below for this Daily Fantasy Sports site that launched over the past NFL season. You can learn more here.
RaceDayScore.com Review – First Fantasy Website Exclusively for Motorsports
Gambling911.com has your RaceDayScore.com review below. This site promotes itself as the first Fantasy website exclusively for Motorsports where one can open leagues every race day. The concept is unique, to say the least. The site can be found here.
Will 2015 Finally be the Year for Online Poker in California? Bill Introduced
They are trying again in California as yet another online poker bill has been introduced in the Golden State, which just happens to be the world’s eighth largest economy.
It’s a new set of characters behind the wheel this time. On Thursday, Assemblyman Reggie Jones-Sawyer unveiled his version of past bills calling it the Internet Consumer Protection Act of 2015.
Malaise in Malaysia as Government Officials Clash Over Phua FBI Letters
It just keeps getting uglier in the world of Malaysian politics as it pertains to millionaire businessman and poker pro Paul Phua.
U.S. Treasury Issues Warning to Casinos Over Illegal Sports Betting
ST. LOUIS — (Reuters) - U.S. casinos must take steps to combat illegal sports gambling, the Treasury Department has told an industry group in a letter that came just weeks before the Super Bowl, one of the biggest betting events of the year.
Langston Galloway Fantasy Profile – January 23
While the Knicks suck this season (there is no better way to put it), Langston Galloway remains a bright spot on this team and priced right at $4600.
PA Drilling Exec Faces 7 Years Behind Bars for Embezzling $9 Mil to Gamble
A one-time chief operating officer for a Western Pennsylvania drilling company is facing more than seven years behind bars when he is sentenced for embezzlement Friday.
Fifty-four-year-old Larry Dean Winckler pleaded guilty to conspiracy, mail fraud and income tax fraud in February and was to be sentenced in July but the sentencing was then delayed for more than six months.
All In Star-Studded Super Bowl Party to Feature Phil Ivey, Phil Hellmuth, The Roots
The stars will be out in full force at the All In Super Bowl Oasis & Ultimate Tailgate Party, a three-day star-studded event featuring the likes of George Clooney, John Elway, Phil Hellmuth and Phil Ivey among others. All In Media House has partnered with Rolling Stone to deliver this magnificent event.
The event will take place at a private estate in Paradise Valley, far from the chaos you’ll find in other locales like the Las Vegas Strip.
2015 Super Bowl $25000 GTD Tournament Exclusive to Gambling911.com Readers
While the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots polish their gameplans on the road to Arizona, at Full Flush Poker they’re gearing up for the “Big Game” with some throwdown Super Bowl Sunday poker action. That means kicking up the prize money on offer to a supersized $25,000 GTD tournament on Super Bowl Sunday.
Judge Drafts Decision in Phau Case Involving FBI ‘Cable Repair’ Ruse: Appeal Likely
A federal judge says she will issue a ruling over the next few days as to whether it was illegal for undercover FBI agents to shut off Internet service and pose as cable repairmen in an effort infiltrate a global World Cup betting ring.
Macau Outperforms World’s Other Cities Economically
WASHINGTON (Associated Press) — Macau, the Chinese territory known for casino gambling, outperformed the rest of the world's major cities economically last year, according to a report out Thursday.
Cities in the developing world, especially China, dominated the top of the annual economic rankings of 300 cities worldwide by the Brookings Institution and JPMorgan Chase. One exception: Bangkok, Thailand, came in last, its economy wrecked by political strife.
DraftKings 4th Quarter Revenue in 2014 Best Ever: From $2.5 Mil to $17 Mil
Daily Fantasy Sports second biggest site, DraftKings, reported a dramatic increase in revenues during the 2014 4th quarter. Revenues came in at just over $17 million compared to $2.5 million during the same period last year.
It gets even better.
Sports Agent Drew Rosenhaus’ Wife Partied Hard With Dan Bilzerian Before Fight
A Sunday night altercation between sports mega agent Drew Rosenhaus and his estranged wife Lisa Thompson may have been spurred on by her hard partying with poker and Instagram Playboy Dan Bilzerian.
Police were called to the Rosenhaus Miami Beach residence Sunday night to calm the situation.
The New York Daily News obtained a copy of the police report.
Las Vegas Ticket Drive Shows NHL Team Viable: Daniel Negreanu Pushing Hard
Efforts to bring a National Hockey League (NHL) team to Las Vegas gained support in recent days following an “unofficial” ticket drive campaign that was met with great success.
The actual ticket drive to determine whether a hockey team in Sin City to be feasible is set to begin February 10 but potential owners Bill Foley and members of the Maloof family (owners of the Palms Casino) have already hosted two receptions over the past week to identify business and civic leaders placed in charge of making sure word gets out about the ticket drive.
Gambler Now Asking for $1 Million in Lawsuit Against Casino for Gambling Losses
A Los Angeles man is asking for more than $1 million plus attorney fees from a Las Vegas casino, claiming he was permitted to keep drinking in the establishment last February despite being noticeably inebriated. He went on to lose $500,000 that day betting the Super Bowl.
Mark Johnston, of Los Angeles, admits he had plenty of drinks before stepping foot into the Downtown Grand casino.
Motorcycle Gang’s Existence Revolved Around Meth, Gambling, Prosecutors Claim
A Mount Clemens, Michigan national motorcycle gang, the Devil’s Diciples, is accused of running an elaborate meth, gambling, theft and violence ring. Six individuals have been charged and are currently standing trial in connection with the scheme. 35 others are named in a federal indictment and all are in custody.
VICTIV.com Review – Daily Fantasy Sports
Gambling911.com, a site you have trusted since 1999 to bring you the latest news pertaining to the gaming and Fantasy Sports sector, has its VICTIV.com review. This is one of the newest and cleanest of the Daily Fantasy Sports sites to emerge during the final months of 2014. VICTIV.com, developed by Ruckus Gaming LLC, is based out of the epicenter of creativity in the United States: Austin, Texas. The website can be found here.
FanDuel Revenues Hit $37 Mil in 4th Qtr, Up From $7.4 Mil the Same Period Last Year
The world’s largest Fantasy sports site, FanDuel.com, has seen its revenues reach $37 million for the 4th quarter ending 2014. That’s quite an increase from $7.4 million the same period last year.
DOJ Settles in Fake Facebook Case: All Eyes on Paul Phua Cable Tech Ruse
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department has reached a $134,000 settlement with a New York woman after federal drug agents used information from her cellphone to set up a fake Facebook page in her identity, a tactic that raised privacy concerns and led to a federal government review of the ruse, according to court papers filed Tuesday.
New Credit Card Code for Online Gambling in New Jersey Should Reduce Decline Rate
A new credit card code is set to be introduced for online gambling in New Jersey come Springtime, thus helping to reduce decline rates.
Reports suggest that the approval rate for Visa cards has been around 73% on average for Visa with a dismal 44% for Mastercard. American Express does not allow transactions for online gambling at this time.
While online gambling is legal in New Jersey, many credit card issuing banks, including Wells Fargo, have refused to allow transactions for Web gambling due to federal legislation.
William Hill Shares Sent Spiraling After Bookies Loses Millions
A series of Premiere League favorites winning this past weekend has cost bookmakers - including the UK’s largest, William Hill – millions of dollars.
ReverseFantasyFootball.com Review – Daily Fantasy Sports
Gambling911.com, a site you have trusted since 1999 to bring you the latest news pertaining to the gaming and Fantasy Sports sector, has its ReverseFantasyFootball.com review, one of the latest “race to the bottom” platforms currently available. Their website can be found here.
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Mortgage Scammer Pleads Guilty for Operating Illegal Sports Betting Ring
FARGO, North Dakota — (Associated Press) - A Minnesota man accused of running an illegal gambling operation in North Dakota has reached a plea agreement with federal prosecutors.
Court documents show Gerald Greenfield, of Bloomington, Minnesota, plans to plead guilty to transmitting wager information and money laundering. KFGO-AM reports that details of the plea agreement have not been released.
Greenfield is charged in federal court with three counts, including conducting a sports betting business and conspiracy to commit money laundering.
