Gambling
Massive Morning East Coast Enterprise Mob Sweeps Net 46: Read Full Complaint
A series of early morning sweeps across the US have netted 46 alleged mobsters with charges that include gambling and extortion.
Early AM ‘Springfield Crew’ Sweep Nets Four Mobsters for Gambling, Extortion
State and federal investigators nabbed four men Springfield, Massachusetts men tied to New York’s Genovese Crime Family during the early morning hours Thursday.
Cuomo Legalizes Daily Fantasy Sports in New York State
Governor Andrew Cuomo was fast to sign into law a bill that would legalize Daily Fantasy Sports in the state of New York.
Mob Capo to Feds: ‘Your Plea Bargain is Garbage’
Carmine Avellino, a Luchese capo involved in illegal gambling, waste management racketeering, and extortion - has told the feds their plea deal is garbage.
Trump Taj Mahal Casino Closing; Carl Icahn Says He Lost $100M
Donald Trump has been gone from Atlantic City for years, but his name has lived on in glowing neon on the facade of a casino he no longer owned.
Why the UK Age-Old Bingo stereotype is no more
Years ago, when the local bingo hall scene was thriving, there were two key observations that could be made about the core playing demographic.
Surge in online gambling sees Brits hit record losses
More people than ever are now online, and with it, a whole host of new ventures are now accessible.
Idiot Conned Disabled Dad Out of £1.2m Then Blew Cash Gambling, Partying
Geovonne Oliver, 21, fooled Barclays Bank into thinking he was his father Derrick to take £1.265 million from a medical negligence compensation payment, the Daily Star reports, and he didn’t stop there.
Football is coming! Is it time to ditch your current bookie?
The NFL season is soon approaching, and with it comes the anxiety and panic attacks that every agent experiences at this time of year.
2016 NFL Betting Just Got Better with PremierPerHead.com
A new season of football in the NFL is right around the corner.
E-Sports Explosion Leads to E-sports Wagering
Many North American sports gambling fans have a notion stuck in their head that the NFL season is basically the only time of the year worth wild to make wagers.
The Sun Newspaper to Launch new UK Sportsbook - Sun Bets
UK based tabloid giant The Sun Newspaper have announced their intention to launch a brand new online sportsbook. Competing with Giants such as Bet365 and Ladbrokes, The sun Newspaper are hoping to take their share of a market worth billions with the launch of Sun Bet.
‘Goodfellas’ Mobster Drops Dead in Florida Bar
Eugene Gesuale, 73, better known as “Nick the Blade” was having his usual glass of Pinot Grigio at Past Times Restaurant and Bar in Ormond Beach, Florida when he literally fell off his stool and died.
Controversial Card Games in Violation of Florida Law Judge Rules
An administrative law judge ruled against the way in which “designated-player” card games are being operated at the Jacksonville Kennel Club, asserting that such games are in violation of Florida’s ban on so-called banked card games.
‘F*** The Police’ Tank Top Prevents Man From Re-Entering Casino
Jack Casino in Cleveland refused entry to an individual wearing a “F*** The Police” tank top two weeks ago.
G911 World Exclusive: Sports Handicapper Reveals Why Lawyer is Trying to Kill Him
Beef goes back to October 2015 and a Halloween party gone awry....
Man Loses Wife in Gambling Match: She Commits Suicide
After having lost all his money, a man from the Barabanki region of India gambled away his wife, who later hung herself.
New Group Steps in to Oppose North Jersey Casinos
A mishmash of union officials, business and community leaders have stepped in to oppose a referendum that would bring two casinos to North Jersey, the first in the state outside of Atlantic City.
Lawyer Charged With Attempting to Mow Down Sports Capper, Oddsmaker 3rd Time
A Whitehall, Pennsylvania attorney has been charged with trying to run down his neighbor, a famed sports handicapper and one-time offshore oddsmaker, for the second time in less than two months.
Quebec’s Controversial Online Gambling Website Blocking Law Challenged
A Quebec law that would likely have blocked most online gambling sites (and presumably those that even promote the activity) has now been challenged by The Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association.
FreeSpins.com Revamped and Offering New Casino Gamers
Freespins.com has just been revamped and now offers casino gamers an unbeatable, unique resource to make sure they get the best from their online sessions
Gambling Addict Bludgeons Wife Over Elvis Tickets
A West Midlands, UK man has been jailed for life after fatally bludgeoning his estranged wife with a hammer in December.
Intercasino Parent Company to List on London Stock Exchange
The parent company of one of the oldest online casinos, Intercasino.com, seeks to get listed on the London Stock Exchange, a move it says will boost its valuation.
Most popular online gambling games
Gambling has been around since ages past. Where we might have needed to organize a tavern meeting with a group of village acquaintances and friends 3,000 years ago, or taken a family vacation to Las Vegas or Macau (whichever is closer) 30 years ago, we now enjoy the convenience of modern technology to power our jackpot hitting fantasies.
Monk Gets 30 Months in Prison for Gambling Away $260K of Temple Money
A Buddhist monk was sentenced Monday to 30 months in prison after pleading guilty to embezzling more than $260,000 from the Louisiana temple he led and gambling most of the money at a casino.
William Hill Gives Frosty Reception to Merger Talks
British bookmaker William Hill (WMH.L) gave a frosty response to a proposed takeover bid from 888 Holdings (888.L) and Rank Group (RNK.L) on Monday, saying it saw little merit in the merger.
CSGOPot Still Operating: Says Cease and Desist From Valve ‘Not Received’
CSGOPot claims it is yet to receive cease and desist letter from video developer Valve, which has demanded said site stop engaging in online gambling
PokerStars Posts Strong First Quarter in New Jersey
Gambling911.com has all your latest gambling business news including the latest stock and acquisition reports.
23 CSGO Online Gambling Websites Ordered to Shut Down
The eSports world is reeling from scandals involving popular YouTubers undisclosed ownership arrangements in Counter Strike: Global Offensive online gambling sites and now that platform’s video gaming developer, Valve, has ordered said sites shut down.
Sands Table Supervisor Stole $3K in Chips Hidden in Bra, Police Say
A Whitehall Township, Pennsylvania woman has been charged with stealing $3000 in casino chips that she stuffed in her bra.
