Gambling
Former Amaya CEO Accused of Insider Trading Wants to Buy Company Back
Amaya Inc's (AYA.TO) former chief executive, David Baazov, has offered to buy the Canadian online gambling company in a deal valued at about C$3.48 billion ($2.56 billion).
Sands Bethlehem Plans $90 Million Expansion, to Include Larger Poker Room
Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem is planning a massive $90 million expansion that will included added restaurants, slot machines and a much larger poker room.
Casino Rama Resort in Canada Hacked
A major Canadian casino has been hit by a cyberattack in which sensitive customer, employee and vendor data was stolen, its management said on Thursday, warning there is a risk the information will be published.
One of 18 Crown Resort Employees Released by Chinese Authorities
One of 18 employees of Australia's largest casino operator detained in China a month ago for suspected gambling crimes has been released on bail, the company said on Saturday.
Macau Former Chief Prosecutor Charged With Nearly 2000 Crimes
The one-time chief prosecutor of the Chinese gambling enclave of Macau has been charged with nearly 2000 crimes including setting up a criminal syndicate, abuse of power, and money laundering.
Australia Cracks Down on Internet Gambling Operators
The federal government is introducing new laws to help curb illegal online gambling services based overseas.
Online Gambling Websites Under Fire by UK Regulators for Text Spam
The UK Information Commissioner’s Office has given notice to some 400 online gambling firms that they must explain how customer personal data is being used.
Seminoles Score Big Victory in Gambling Case
The Seminole Tribe of Florida, which runs some of the state's best known and most profitable casinos, scored a major victory Wednesday after a federal judge ruled the tribe can keep blackjack tables at its gambling operations.
Federal Agents Arrest Nine Members of Brooklyn Organized Crime Syndicate
US federal agents arrested nine reputed members of a Brooklyn-based Russian organized crime syndicate they allege to be engaged in racketeering, extortion, loansharking, drug trafficking and illegal gambling charges.
New Jersey Voters Reject Gambling Expansion in State
New Jersey voters Tuesday emphatically rejected expanding casino gambling beyond Atlantic City, giving the economically battered seaside resort a brief respite from a long losing streak.
Banker Gets 4 Years Prison Time for $95Mil Scheme to Feed Gambling Addiction
The Department of Justice said Friday that Andrew Caspersen received four years in prison from a Manhattan federal court judge.
Old School Bookie ‘The Saint’ Dies Just Days After Prison Release
New England mobster Anthony “The Saint” St. Laurent, who was convicted of trying to hire someone to kill a rival mafia member, died Monday, two weeks after being released from federal prison. He was 75.
Determining the Best Online Casino Bonuses
With so many online casino bonuses advertised on the Web it is sometimes hard to determine how to get the best value.
Former Bellagio Craps Dealer Sentenced for $1 Million Scam
Dealer along with three others defied 452-billion-to-1 odds
William Hill Website Down Following Cyber Attack
The United Kingdom’s largest bookmaker, William Hill, saw its site crash this past Tuesday and now the betting firm has confirmed this was all a result of an orchestrated cyber attack.
Half the Nation Approves of Legalized Sports Betting in US
A new poll finds nearly half of Americans approve of legalized sports betting, reasoning that so many people are already doing it.
John Daly Claims He Lost $50 Million Gambling
Golfer John Daly reveals in an ESPN “30 for 30” documentary that he has lost “around $50 million” gambling.
Interesting Trends and New Online Casinos of 2017 and 2018
Being “new” doesn’t automatically mean an online casino is honest or reliable.
How To Buy American Lottery Tickets Online
Jackpots in lotteries played in the USA are usually some of the biggest in the world because of the sheer number of people that play them. People who live in other countries would not usually get the chance to play them because you have to be an American citizen in order to buy a ticket. However, there are companies that run online lottery syndicates that purchase tickets in lotteries all over the world which means you can buy tickets from lotteries with the biggest jackpots.
Report Claims Paddy Power, Other Bookmakers Spying on Punters
UK’s third largest bookmaker, Paddy Power, and others have been spying on customers by using intrusive online trackers and social media background checks.
NY Approves Final Regulations for New Upstate Casinos
The first of four new casinos planned for upstate New York could be open by the end of the month after state gambling regulators gave final approval to regulations for table games.
Bookies Make Up Ground Monday Night With Bears Win, Cover
The bookies struggled Sunday with an early cover and outright win by New England, followed by the Raiders overtime win in Tampa Bay capped off by the Cowboys come-from-behind victory Sunday night against the Eagles.
Resorts World Casino Refuses to Pay Woman $43Mil From Slot Machine Win
A woman from New York who won nearly $43 million from a slot machine at Resorts World Casino in August will not be paid after being told by casino representatives she hadn’t actually won.
Report: Eve Online Confiscates Around $620,000
Eve Online may have confiscated $620,000 in currency from two skins for violations involving multi-accounts.
MGM Resorts Ready to Bet up to $10 Billion on Japan Casino
Las Vegas-based MGM Resorts International (MGM.N) could plow almost $10 billion into a Japanese casino via a publicly traded real estate investment trust, its chief executive said on Monday, as Tokyo inches closer to legalizing the industry.
Kansas City Woman Found Guilty of Stealing $441K From Lottery Winner
A federal court jury in Kansas City on Thursday found 43-year-old Freya Pearson guilty of tax evasion and defrauding a local lottery winner out of more than $440,000.
Bookies Take a Hit With Titans Shock Win Thursday Night
The Titans may be turning a page as they defied the top trends in the NFL Thursday night with a big home win against a division rival.
‘Saint’ Mobster Gets Release From Prison
A notorious Rhode Island mobster has been released from prison after serving seven years for attempting to hire a hitman to murder a rival mobster.
DraftKings, FanDuel Agree to $12M Settlement With New York
DraftKings and FanDuel will pay $6 million apiece to New York state to resolve lawsuits alleging the daily fantasy sports companies engaged in false advertising under a legal settlement announced Tuesday
Breaking News: Probe Into Sheldon Adelson’s Las Vegas Sands
Nevada's state gambling regulator is investigating allegations that Las Vegas Sands Corp casinos allowed high-stakes Chinese players to bet millions of dollars in other people's names
