Gambling

Man Dismembered Victim, Then Planned to Have Limbs Reattached at a Nearby Casino

Hoped a casino patron would assist in putting body back together.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jun/16/2024

Betting Market: 7-2 SCOTUS Split on Trump Immunity

According to the Manifold betting market, a 7-2 vote in favor of Trump is currently the favorite at +156.

Submitted by t c jackson on, Jun/15/2024

Michigan Regulators 'No Comment' Regarding Bovada Cease and Desist

Regulators in Michigan said Bovada had 14 days to take steps to prevent Michigan residents from gaming on their sites before further legal action is taken and those 14 days are now up. 

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jun/14/2024

MLB Umpire Disciplined for Violating Gambling Policy

Major League Baseball announced Friday it has disciplined umpire Pat Hoberg for violating the league's gambling rules. 

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jun/14/2024

News as it Happens - June 14, 2024 4 pm: Philippines Crackdown, Gambling.com Group Hit

Philippines Cracks Down on Illegal Offshore Gambling Firms and Gambling.com's Group hit hard by Google update per Forbes.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jun/14/2024

How the West Flagler Matter and Michigan Attempt to Ban Bovada Intertwine

Entering June we reported on how the popular online sportsbook Bovada was sent a cease and desist letter by Michigan regulators demanding they stop taking bets from residents of that state. 

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jun/13/2024

New Jersey Continuing to Lead the Way in USA iGaming Market

New Jersey Continuing to Lead the Way in USA iGaming Market

Las Vegas may be the most famous gambling hub in the USA, but it doesn’t have anything on New Jersey when it comes to the iGaming market.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jun/13/2024

HRWager Confiscates $15k From Gambler, Players Can't Log Into Accounts

HR Wager was kicked off its prior platform for failing to pay its fees and players.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/13/2024

Bernie Kosar Sues Media Company Claiming That Bet Got Him Fired From Browns Job

The NFL fired Kosar for violating its gambling policy.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jun/13/2024

US Open Golf 5 Most Backed Golfers - Betting Odds 2024

Bookies aren't rooting against Tiger at Pinehurst either.

Submitted by Press Release on, Jun/12/2024

Investors in BetMGM Parent Company Entain Demand £100million in Compensation

Legal firm, Fox Williams, announced intentions to lodge a substantial group litigation claim against Entain, which is the parent company of Ladbrokes.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/12/2024

Connecticut Plans to Send Cease and Desist Letter to Bovada

"The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection Gaming Division has confirmed with @SBD that it will be sending a cease-and-desist letter to Bovada within the week."

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/11/2024

San Francisco Giants Players Harassed By Sports Bettors Speak Out

Matt Chapman said, “Fans used to just say normal things like, ‘You’re a bum.’ Now, that they have all that money on us, fans will talk a lot of [expletive] to us.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jun/11/2024

Australia Bans Online Gambling With Crypto

Australia placed a ban on betting with credit cards and cryptos late last year but allowed for a 6-month period to comply with the deadline arriving this week.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jun/11/2024

Gambling News as It Happens June 10 - 10 am

Jontay Porter attorney says player was "over his head" with gambling addiction, a really bad week for the leagues in terms of gambling scandals, William Hill enters into agreement with EPIC Global Solutions.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jun/10/2024

Poker Pro Daniel Cates Proposes Outing of Noncompliant Debtors

"If anyone would like to out their debtors that are not compliant I am willing to do so if I can verify the debt and the lack of compliancy (sic) or confront them directly.

Submitted by Ace King on, Jun/10/2024

Former Assistant School Principal Charged With Running Illegal Online Gambling Site

Indiana targeting illegal poker ventures over past year.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jun/09/2024

Maryland’s MGM National Harbor Casino Dealer Charged in Cheating Plot

A former blackjack dealer at Maryland's MGM National Harbor casino has been charged after she allegedly took part in a $43,000 cheating plot.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jun/09/2024

Gambling News as it Happens June 9 11 AM - MLB Gambling Hypocrisy, More

Plus Robert Mizrachi wins WSOP bracelet No. 5 and man hits poker jackpot twice at same casino in less than six months.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jun/09/2024

Did DraftKings Really Lose $6 Billion Since March?

"As of March 31, 24, #draftkings has incurred over $6 billion in loses, management reward themselves above the average means."

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/07/2024

Punta Del Este Uruguay Satellites Coming Soon

The Enjoy Poker Series returns to stunning Uruguay this August with a supersized $1 Million Main Event.  ACR Poker announced satellites to this grand event. 

Submitted by Ace King on, Jun/06/2024

Disgraced NBA Player Accused of 'Fixing' Games Accomplice Arrested Trying to Flee Country

"Poker shark" Long Phi Pham, better known by his nickname "Bruce," was arrested Monday at John F. Kennedy Airport as he attempted to board a flight to Australia with a one-way ticket.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/06/2024

What We Can Learn From The Finnish Betting Market

The Finnish betting market, its state-regulated and state-owned nature, and the role of social welfare in shaping the legalized betting industry provide a rich case study of the challenges and potentialities of the interaction between national policy, gambling, and social wellbeing.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Jun/06/2024

Gambling Bust Tied to Gambino Crime Family Results in 17 Arrests: One a Former NYPD Officer

The charges — detailed in an 84-count indictment — alleges the enterprise raked in $22.7 million in illegal bets along with half a million dollars in usurious loans.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/06/2024

Gambling News as it Happens: June 6 8:30 AM

What a dramatic way to pop the bubble in Event 16: $5,000 8-Handed NLH!, co-conspirator tied to Jontay Porter gambling scandal arrested trying to leave country.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/06/2024

Matt Savage: Time to Ditch the Hoodie

Poker players have turned post-Covid pandemic masking into an art form.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jun/05/2024

Gambling News as it Happens: June 4 5 PM

Legendary Vegas hotel selling off everything that's not bolted down, Phillies infielder banned for betting, attorney believes Bally's tampered with machine to conceal evidence of $2.5 million win.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jun/04/2024

Shohei Ohtani Officially Clear in Gambling Scandal

Ohtani’s ex-interpreter and close friend, Ippei Mizuhara, 39, was fired by the Los Angeles Dodgers following allegations of illegal gambling and "massive theft" of the Japanese baseball superstar's funds back in March.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/04/2024

Tucupita Marcano Gets Lifetime MLB Ban for Betting on Baseball

Marcano was found to have placed 387 baseball bets, including 231 MLB-related wagers, between Oct. 16, 2022 and Nov. 1, 2023, totaling over $150,000.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/04/2024

San Diego Padres Infielder Tucupita Marcano Faces Ban for Sports Betting

San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano, 24, is facing a potential lifetime ban for betting on baseball after Major League Baseball received information that he wagered on games involving the Pittsburgh Pirates when he was with the team last season.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/03/2024

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