Gambling
Bill to Prevent Gambling Expansion in Florida Sails Through House
Bill passes with an 11-7 vote in subcommittee but future remains uncertain
Star Witness Tells of Giving Insider Tips to Betting Pro Billy Walters
The former chairman of Dean Foods told jurors at a criminal trial Tuesday that he fed secrets about the company to a professional gambler for over seven years
Did the FBI Wiretap Russian Poker Pro in Trump Tower?
Almost completely forgotten is what happened to Trump’s tenants in Apartments 63A and B, reportedly just below the president’s three-story penthouse
Police Officer Guns Down Knife Wielding Assailant at Casino
Suspect refused to obey orders according to police
Billy Walters Insider Trading Trial Revelations: Tipster Bet $150K on Blackjack Hand
Walters is accused of profiting from inside tips he got from former Dean Foods chairman
Florida Drops Charges Against Attorney Accused of Leading Gambling Ring
Florida is dropping all charges against an attorney accused of leading a $300 million gambling ring that led to the 2013 resignation of Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll.
Lawyer Sentenced to Prison for Trying to Kill Sports Handicapper
A lawyer who tried to kill a noted sports handicapper three times has been sentenced to prison, Gambling 911 can exclusively report.
What Killed the Mob in Western New York?
The Buffalo News features a story this weekend on whatever became of Western New York State’s crime families.
Is Owning a Sportsbook Worth It Anymore?
A bookie agent is what is known as an independent bookmaker, you have your player list, you collect and pay them directly, but you sub-contract the rest.
79-Year-Old Woman Embezzled Over $1.2 Million for Gambling
Police say a 79-year-old Omaha woman embezzled more than $1.2 million from her employer and blew it gambling at casinos.
Two Casinos Rejected on Mississippi Coast
Applications from RW Development for a site in Biloxi and Jacobs Entertainment for one in Diamondhead rejected
365Action.com Ring Leaders Get Off With a Misdemeanor
Billed at the time as an epic takedown of a multi-nation crackdown on illegal gambling, the men charged with running 365Action.com back in 2015 got off this week with a slap on the wrist.
Coral Wins Gambling Case
A judge this week sided with British bookmaker Coral in a long-running gambling dispute.
Ring Leader in Dafabet.com Online Gambling Case Sentenced
Defendant sentenced to just under 15 months but most of that was already time served.
Woman Leaves Infant in Running Car While She Gambles Inside Casino
Baby was left in running unlocked vehicle for over an hour
Online Gambling Continues to Boost Atlantic City
Once again, internet gambling has made the difference between an up month and a down one for Atlantic City casinos.
San Antonio Area Bookies: Betting on the Aggies
Bookies are plentiful in the San Antonio, Texas area as are sports bars where they typically congregate. Think the Ticket Sports Pub, Freetail Brewing Company and the Lion and the Rose franchise. Need a bookie in this region? PayPerHead can help
LiveSports.ag Complaints: Promises Payouts by March 24
Livesports.ag claims it has been hit by processing issues, which Gambling911.com can confirm have occurred since the Super Bowl.
Fugitive Mobster Detained Following Facebook Posting
An Italian mobster wanted for nearly 20 years was put behind bars Saturday after being tracked down via Facebook.
Topbet.eu Complaints March 13 Update
Gambling911.com continues to monitor the concerns over TopBet.eu, a good number of which have been resolved but issues do continue.
PA Lawmakers Must Fill Budget Hole: Web Gambling Still on Table
With three weeks of budget hearings behind them, Pennsylvania's big Republican legislative majorities now have months of budget-making ahead of them
Bookies in Orange County, California: Vietnamese Gamblers Plentiful
Local bookies in the Orange County, California region enjoy an added incentive to conduct business there.
21 Charged in Vegas Casino Money Laundering Scheme
Defendants used counterfeit cards and stolen credit card numbers and the services of employees from high end Brazilian steak houses
Money is Behind Las Vegas Becoming NASCAR’s Hottest Market
The signature event remains in Florida and most race teams call North Carolina home, but the nation's gambling mecca is about to become NASCAR's busiest market.
Steve Wynn’s Relationship with Online Gambling: It’s Complicated
Once again, Wynn Resorts has a different stance on legalized online gambling....but this one is good for the industry
Casino Sector Wants Congress to Include Gambling Disorders in New Health Care Act
Industry representatives sent a letter Tuesday to congressional leaders and U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price
Sentencing Delayed for Man Who Tried to Kill Handicapper
Victim tells G911 he’s obtained “Dirty Harry” gun for protection
Florida, Illinois Latest Gambling Initiatives Face Tough Hurdles
Both Florida and Illinois are looking to expand gambling in their respective states.
Improved Handicapping for Sports Bettors: Should Bookies Fear Cardiff ‘Big Data’ Project?
”Big data” collected from thousands of previous results could more accurately predict game results
Is Sheldon Adelson Cozying Up to Legalize Sports Betting?
Adelson is a major donor to the GOP party and big backer of newly elected US President Donald Trump
