Gambling
California Cops Arrest 180 in Takedown of Violent Gang, Seize Gambling Devices
Authorities on Thursday announced the takedown of a Southern California street gang that included 180 arrests and the seizure of illegal gambling machines, drugs and guns.
Esports Entertainment Group Partnering with Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City for First Sanctioned Esports Skill-Based Wagering Event in NJ
The launch will include a two-day 256-player in-person tournament, the first skill-based gaming event approved by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement where participants will be permitted to wager on themselves in each round of the event.
2021 Now the Highest-Winning Year Ever for US Casinos Plus Ohio Sports Betting Close
The American Gaming Association said U.S. casinos have already broken the record for most money won in a single year at $44.15 billion.
Ohio Gambling Revenue Breaks Record Even Before End of 2021
Before the end of the calendar year, Ohio’s casinos and racinos have already broken revenue records, bringing in $2.11 billion in gambling revenue going into December.
New Watch Out Florida Gambling Ads Target Seniors, College Age Individuals
The new slickly produced airings come as Judge Angela Dempsey denied an emergency restraining order against Seminole-backed entities to stop airing the Watch Out Florida ads filed by Las Vegas Sands.
Insurance Agent Sentenced to 2 years in Wire Fraud Case: Used Funds to Feed Gambling Habit
A Snohomish, Washington, insurance agent was sentenced to two years in prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud in the theft of premium payments from clients.
Spread on the Texas vs. Seton Hall Game - December 9
Gambling911.com has the Texas Longhorns vs. Seton Hall Pirates game spread at Pirates -1.5.
TIME Person of Year 2021 Odds Show Clear Favorite
While the TIME Person of the Year as voted on by the readers was announced today, the TIME Editors' selection (the one that matters) won't be revealed until December 13.
Upset Hindus Urge Amazon UK to Withdraw Lord Ganesha Playing Card Decks and Apologize
Upset Hindus are urging Amazon UK for immediate withdrawal of two playing card decks carrying images of Hindu deity Lord Ganesha; calling it highly inappropriate.
4-Star QB Nick Evers Decommits From Florida
4-star QB Nick Evers decommitted from Florida Tuesday night.
WBC Orders Tyson Fury to Defend Heavyweight Title vs. Dillian Whyte
The WBC on Tuesday ordered Tyson Fury to defend his heavyweight championship against Dillian Whyte, who was the organization's No. 1 contender after becoming interim WBC heavyweight champion in July 2019.
Macau Kills Gambling: Stops China High Stakes Junkets
Macau's gaming regulator has ordered junket operators in the world's largest gambling hub to stop offering credit to customers, according to brokerage firm Bernstein.
Chicago Sports Betting to Tack on Another 2 Percent
Illinois has a 15% tax rate on sports betting, Cook County imposes a 2% rate and now the city of Chicago wants to tack on another 2%.
Virginia Judge Issues Injunction in Skill Games Lawsuit
A Virginia judge issued a temporary injunction Monday blocking the enforcement of a law that banned a type of electronic betting machine that had proliferated in gas stations, bars and other locations around the state.
Lawmaker: 4 Atlantic City Casinos May Close Without Tax Aid
Four of Atlantic City’s nine casinos are in danger of closing if the state does not pass a bill giving tax breaks to the casinos, New Jersey’s outgoing state Senate president said Monday.
Santa Anita a Death Trap for Horses? Why So Many Have Died There
20 horses have so far died at that California race track....in just this past year. 37 died in 2019, prepandemic as there wasn't much action in 2020.
76% of Bets Come in on Jake Paul in Rematch With Tyron Woodley
Well, the Jake Paul and Tommy Fury fight fever didn’t last too long as the latter has pulled out due to an injury.
Oregon's Mario Cristobal is Leaving Ducks to Coach Miami Hurricanes
BetOnline had Manny Diaz favored to be the next head coach fired in College Football but did not even have time to post odds on his replacement as the Cristobal move came so fast.
2021 Kentucky Derby "Winner" Medina Spirit Dead
Medina Spirit, the horse that won the 2021 Kentucky Derby but was later found to have failed a drug test, has died.
Jake Paul vs. Tyron Woodley Rematch Odds as Fury Set to Pull Out
Tommy Fury will not be fighting YouTuber Jake Paul on December 18. BetOnline's Dave Mason was the first to release odds on the new fight scheduled for that day, a rematch with Paul a -200 favorite and Tyron Woodley +160 paying $160 for every $100 bet.
Bama and Georgia Open as Large Favorites Against Cincy and Michigan in CFP Semis
For the committee, this year was easier than ever to decide the College Football Playoff semifinal participants.
Seminole Tribe Suspends Florida Online Sports Betting App
The Seminole Tribe of Florida shut down its online sports betting app Saturday after being dealt its latest legal defeat in a case that has halted a massive expansion of gambling throughout Florida.
2021 Conference Championship Betting Action Revealed
No team is seeing more heavy action than San Diego -6 (70%).
Las Vegas Sands Files Suit in Latest Development Involving Florida Gambling Expansion Saga
The Las Vegas Sands has filed suit against a lobbying group representing the Seminoles in Florida. The suit, filed in Leon County on Wednesday, claims a “tortious interference with business relationships.”
Tonight's Betting Action Report - Friday December 3, 2021
Western Kentucky at UTSA (+3.5, 73) 72.1% of $ on WKU -3.5
Sports Betting Ads: Industry Weighs How Much is Too Much?
If you’ve turned on a television in the last three years, chances are you’ve been inundated with advertisements for sports betting, and not only during game broadcasts.
Gambling 911 World Exclusive: Gambling-Themed TV Network to Debut in 2022
The network is the brainchild of David W. Brunner, a talent agent and television executive in Pennsylvania who last year started another streaming television network called DB&A TV (dbandatelevision.tv), which features variety programming.
Which NBA Team Has The Whiniest Fan Bases
LeBron James, Russell Westbrook and Rajon Rondo have been known to express just a little bit of frustration towards NBA officials in the past
Dramatic Moves in 2022 World Series Futures
To say there was a free agent frenzy before the MLB transaction freeze would be an understatement.
Thursday Night Football Betting Action - December 2, 2021
The Cowboys...almost always the most wagered on team every week, is getting the majority of the spread action tonight.
