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10 Worst Regions to be a Bookie Right Now – November 2016
Gambling911.com has your 10 Worst Regions to be a Bookie this month.
New Police Taskforce Established to Tackle Underworld Crime Networks in Australia
Following the execution style death of organized crime figure Pasquale Barbaro Monday night near Sydney, Australia, a new police task force has been placed in charge of targeting underworld criminal activity.
Internet Gambling Prohibition RAWA Could be Inserted in Spending Bill
Casino magnate and GOP mega donor Sheldon Adelson has been pushing for online gambling prohibition for the last few years and now he may have an opportunity to get legislation passed
2016 Thanksgiving Day Sportsbook Bonuses, Promos
Thanksgiving Day means sportsbooks will start offering their unique turkey day bonuses, including our friends at BetPhoenix.
Montreal Mafia: Defense Attorney Gerardo Nicolo Attempted to Bribe Officers
The Montreal Gazette report on what it calls the “bar of gold” to “fool’s gold” and the downfall of Mob defense attorney Gerardo Nicolo, 48.
Names of Those Indicted in Rhode Island Gambling Case Released
The names of some 20 individuals indicted as part of a grand jury case tied to illegal gambling in Rhode Island have been released.
Chilling Last Words of Gunned Down Mobster: 'Open the f***ing door'
“Open the f***ing door” were the last words uttered by mobster Pasquale Barbaro before being gunned down Monday night just outside of Sydney Australia.
Man Who Beat Girlfriend at Casino Sues Over Excessive Drinks
A Pennsylvania man imprisoned for four years after beating his girlfriend at the Sands Bethlehem Casino is now suing the establishment claiming they served him too many free drinks.
20 Indicted for Running Illegal Multimillion Dollar Sports Betting Ring
Authorities in Rhode Island say 20 people have been indicted by a grand jury on charges connected to an organized multimillion dollar criminal gambling conspiracy.
PA Sobering Fiscal News as Legalized Online Gambling Remains on Back Burner
Pennsylvania state government received sobering fiscal news Tuesday, as the Legislature’s independent budget analyst projected more big deficits are looming, including a shortfall this year.
Casino Video of Slain Pasquale Barbaro Appears in Court Trial Just Hours After Murder
Casino video footage featuring Pasquale Barbaro speaking with Brothers 4 Life boss played in court as evidence of a murder trial just hours after Barbaro’s execution west of Sydney Monday night.
Slain ‘Informant’ Mobster Had ‘Lots of Enemies’, Wore Bulletproof Vest on Streets
Victim, Pasquale Barbaro, had previous survived being shot six times last year
Sports Bettor Stiffed Out of $11K by Rogue Sportsbook
A sports bettor from Missouri tells Gambling 911 that he is owed approximately $11,000 by an offshore sportsbook and the book won't pay him his winnings.
Police Hunt Down Robber Involved in Vegas Casino Heist
Authorities are looking for a robber who wore a stocking-type mask and displayed a handgun during a heist last week at the Tuscany casino.
Australian Crime Figure Shot Dead
A member Australia’s Barbaro crime family was found shot to death near his car on a Sydney street Monday night.
Two Gamblers Suing Casino Over Cyber Hack
Two gamblers who allege their privacy was breached are spearheading a proposed class action against an Ontario casino whose databases were hacked.
Bonanno Mobster Vinny Gorgeous New Prison a ‘Cleaner Version of Hell’
Vincent Basciano has spent 11 years in solitary confinement “under conditions usually reserved for terrorists”
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.
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