Gambling
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.
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.
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.
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.
Former Assistant School Principal Charged With Running Illegal Online Gambling Site

Indiana targeting illegal poker ventures over past year.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Matt Savage: Time to Ditch the Hoodie

Poker players have turned post-Covid pandemic masking into an art form.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fast Track to Vegas Main Event: Win a $12,500 Package to Play

"We are guaranteeing 40 total packages in our Vegas Main Event Satellites on June 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th!," ACR Poker revealed on Monday.
Gambling News as it Happens: June 3 3 PM

FanDuel nears deal for naming rights to Diamond Sports channels, Ron "Cigar" Sacco to be inducted into Bookie Hall of Fame, UK suspends cricket athlete & soccer official over illegal bets
Gambling News as it Happens: June 3 11:30 AM

Evolution Gaming accuses lawfirm of defamation, Pritzger bets DraftKings, FanDuel won't leave Illinois over hefty tax hike, Justin Jefferson, Vikings Agree to 4-year, $140M Deal and latest WSOP reports.
Alan Keating & Neymar Jr Coming to Hustler Casino Live Blockbuster Streaming Event

Poker pro Peter becomes biggest HCL winner ever Friday night. Alan Keating has the second biggest pot ever at HCL.
Qualify to Play Chris Moneymaker Heads Up

World Series $10K Main Event: Entry included
Israel Palastine Conflict Spills Over Into Poker Forum

Mike "The Mouth" Matusow tells Dan Bilzerian to "go suck d***" while Bilzerian says "F*** Israel", then there is a more heated, but civilized, dialog between Daniel Negreanu and Justin Bonomo on the subject.
Bovada Betting Accounts in Michigan Closing?

Ignition Casino accounts expected to close as well after gambling firm sent a cease and desist letter.
Crypto Casinos: The Future of Secure and Anonymous Betting

The world of online gambling is rapidly evolving, and crypto casinos are at the forefront of this revolution. These innovative platforms leverage blockchain technology to offer a level of security and anonymity that traditional online casinos can't match.
Bet the Biggest Loser - Hustler Casino Live Million Dollar Game

Biggest loser odds for this event had Alan Keating coming in at +525, Santosh at +488, Stanley Tang at +488, Brandon Steven at +525 and Peter at +525.
POT-ty Break: Player Bolts for Bathroom in Middle of Hand at WSOP

Connor Richards was playing in the Event #2: $500 Casino Employees No-Limit Hold'em when one of those at his table apparently couldn't hold it.
Will Any Player Lose All Their Chips? - Million Dollar Game Day 4: Bet On It

This betting market is for Day 4, scheduled to start at 5 PM ET this Friday, and is available at Polymarket.
ACR Poker Pro Tom Dwan Down Nearly $1 Million at Million Dollar Game After Day 1

This year's Million Dollar Game, which can be watched live below, is being played May 28-31. It features an astonishing $1 Million Buy in.