Gambling
Bill Would Bar Icahn From Keeping Trump Taj Mahal Casino License
Billionaire Carl Icahn would not be able to retain the casino license for his now-shuttered Trump Taj Mahal under a measure making its way through the state Legislature.
Mobster’s Son Claims Warner Bros Stole His Script
The son of the late Sicilian mob boss Francesco “Ciccio” Gambino has sued Warner Bros claiming its 2014 movie “The Judge” is “eerily similar” to his screen treatment that he submitted to the studio six years prior.
Trump Taj Mahal Closes for Good Following Bitter Dispute With Union
Trump Taj Mahal, the Atlantic City casino-hotel Donald Trump once suggested was proof of his deal-making mastery, closed for good on Monday, putting 3,000 people out of work and further eroding the Republican’s message that he is an unmatched business success.
William Hill and PokerStars Parent Company Amaya in Merger Talks
Canadian online gambling company Amaya Inc (AYA.TO) (AYA.O) and British bookmaker William Hill Plc (WMH.L) said they were in talks to combine in a merger of equals, confirming a Reuters report about the discussions earlier on Friday.
William Hill, PokerStars Merger in the Works?
Stocks in the UK’s largest bookmaker surged Monday on news that William Hill was considering a merger with the world’s largest real money online poker room, PokerStars.
New Jersey Group Presses Supreme Court for Sports Betting
New Jersey’s horse racing industry is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to consider whether the state can allow sports betting at its racetracks and casinos.
Bookies Slaughtered With Pats Win But Dallas Helps
The bookies were hurting with a strong appearance by New England covering against Cleveland. That said, Dallas more than covered against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Clinton Gets $100K Bet Ahead of Trump ‘Predator’ Scandal
GOP nominee Donald Trump was caught on tape over ten years saying he can grope a woman by her p**** and just minutes before a $100,000 bet was placed on Hillary Clinton to become the next US President.
NCAA Week 6 Odds and Picks for Online Bookies
NCAA College Football Week 6 is just about here. See below for 3 games in which football handicappers are showing interest.
Brooklyn Judge Keeps Mobster 'Monkey Man' Filocomo's Caged
Brooklyn Federal Judge Nicholas Garaufis has rejected Bonanno associate Ronald “Monkey Man Filocomo’s bid for compassionate release from prison.
Anti-Gambling Group Files Suit to Stop DraftKings, FanDuel in NY
An anti-gambling group called Stop Predatory Gambling has filed a lawsuit this week claiming that New York lawmakers violated the state constitution in allowing Daily Fantasy Sports sites DraftKings and FanDuel to re-enter the market.
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Valve Ordered to Stop Allowing Online Gambling
The Washington State Gambling Commission has ordered Bellevue game maker Valve to stop allowing black market online gambling on its respective skins.
Federal Judge Critical of Florida Gambling Regulators as Seminole Tribe Trial Ends
A skeptical federal judge Wednesday criticized the agency under Florida Gov. Rick Scott that oversees gambling and signaled he's going to rule the Seminole Tribe of Florida can keep blackjack tables at its casinos.
Top Legal Journal Features G911’s Somach Talking Rogue World Sports Exchange
The latest issue of the prestigious legal journal "Gaming Law Review and Economics" features an article by Gambling911.com's own Tom Somach.
Adelson-Backed Vegas Stadium Pan Going to Nevada Lawmakers Next Week
Nevada lawmakers will meet next week to consider raising a hotel tax for an NFL stadium, convention center expansion and more police officers in the Las Vegas area.
Under the B: BingoBilly.com welcomes players from the USA
When it comes to looking for a trustworthy place to play online Bingo for real, BingoBilly.com sets the bar high. Online for over 11 years, the online Bingo site is famous for going above and beyond for their thriving Bingo community.
Former Japanese Baseball Player to be Given Suspended Sentence Over Gambling
The Tokyo District Court on Wednesday sentenced a former Yomiuri Giants pitcher to 14 months in jail after he was found to be betting on baseball games and assisting with the operation of an illegal gambling ring.
Closings Set for Wednesday to Determine if Seminoles Can Still Offer Blackjack in FLA
TALLAHASSEE — (Associated Press) - Attorneys for the Seminole Tribe of Florida and the state will give their closing statements in a federal trial that could shape of the future of gambling in Florida.
The closings are set for Wednesday.
IGT Files Claim Against Maryland Lottery Director
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — (Associated Press) - A company already protesting the Maryland lottery’s recommendation on a $262 million contract has filed a second protest specifically aimed at the lottery director.
Serial Fraudster Banned From Casinos
A Court order has banned a serial swindler from gambling, not just at UK land-based casinos, but also online.
Bookies in Atlanta – Fulton County: Worst Fan Base in the U.S.
Let’s face it, Atlanta and Fulton County typically ranks among the worst fan bases in the United States despite having some decent professional sports teams.
Pedophile Bookmaker has Sentence Revoked
A 52-year-old former bookie charged with visiting a 13-year-old he groomed over the Internet for sex has had his sentence revoked.
Cantor Fitzgerald Gambling Affiliate Settles Investigation With Ties to Pinnacle Sports
Authorities on Monday announced that Cantor Fitzgerald’s gambling arm has agreed to pay out $22.5 million to settle allegations of illegal gambling and money laundering
Accused Mobster in Largest US Art Heist Near Death
An accused mobster on what may be his death bed once again denied knowing anything about the whereabouts of paintings stolen from a Boston museum in the largest art heist in U.S. history, his lawyer said on Saturday.
Will Blackjack Tables Still be Permitted in Florida: Seminoles Fight State
It’s battleground Florida as the Seminole Tribe of Florida and the state go to trial on Monday to determine whether the tribe can continue offering blackjack tables at their casinos
Former Mayor, Wife Sentenced in Gambling Scheme
The former mayor of Lake Station will serve four years in prison and pay tens of thousands of dollars in fines for using campaign money and city food pantry funds to gamble.
Boxing Federation to Develop Olympic Anti-Betting Program
The international boxing association says it is developing a new anti-betting education program after three boxers were sanctioned by the IOC for gambling on fights at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics.
G911 World Exclusive: Visa Confirms Banning of Americans for Binary Options Trading
Visa vice-president for corporate media relations Connie Lee Kim provided Gambling 911 an exclusive statement about the matter.
Bookies Behaving Badly Part 1: Wife Shot 13 Times
Regular readers of Gambling911.com have been exposed to the stories of bookies whose wives suddenly turn up dead of unnatural causes (i.e. brutally murdered).
