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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.

Submitted by Guest on, Mar/13/2017

Topbet.eu Complaints March 13 Update

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.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mar/12/2017

PA Lawmakers Must Fill Budget Hole: Web Gambling Still on Table

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

Submitted by Guest on, Mar/12/2017

Bookies in Orange County, California: Vietnamese Gamblers Plentiful

Bookies in Orange County, California: Vietnamese Gamblers Plentiful

Local bookies in the Orange County, California region enjoy an added incentive to conduct business there.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mar/12/2017

21 Charged in Vegas Casino Money Laundering Scheme

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

Submitted by Guest on, Mar/10/2017

Money is Behind Las Vegas Becoming NASCAR’s Hottest Market

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.

Submitted by Guest on, Mar/10/2017

Steve Wynn’s Relationship with Online Gambling: It’s Complicated

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

Submitted by Guest on, Mar/10/2017

Casino Sector Wants Congress to Include Gambling Disorders in New Health Care Act

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

Submitted by Guest on, Mar/08/2017

Sentencing Delayed for Man Who Tried to Kill Handicapper

Sentencing Delayed for Man Who Tried to Kill Handicapper

Victim tells G911 he’s obtained “Dirty Harry” gun for protection

Submitted by Guest on, Mar/06/2017

Florida, Illinois Latest Gambling Initiatives Face Tough Hurdles

Florida, Illinois Latest Gambling Initiatives Face Tough Hurdles

Both Florida and Illinois are looking to expand gambling in their respective states.

Submitted by Guest on, Mar/06/2017

Improved Handicapping for Sports Bettors: Should Bookies Fear Cardiff ‘Big Data’ Project?

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

Submitted by Guest on, Mar/06/2017

Is Sheldon Adelson Cozying Up to Legalize Sports Betting?

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

Submitted by Guest on, Mar/03/2017

Sands Bethlehem May be Sold to MGM

Sands Bethlehem May be Sold to MGM

Pennsylvania’s biggest casino, Sands Bethlehem, may be sold to MGM, sources told the Morning Call late Thursday.

Submitted by Guest on, Mar/03/2017

Man Who Left Casino, Robbed Bank, Then Returned to Gamble Gets Sentenced

Man Who Left Casino to Go Rob Bank Then Returned to Gamble Gets Sentenced

Drug addicted gambler was sentenced to 18 years in prison

Submitted by Guest on, Mar/03/2017

Bodog Founder Calvin Ayre Backs Bitcoin Founder to Patent Technology

Bodog Founder Calvin Ayre Backs Bitcoin Founder to Patent Technology

The two have filed 63 blockchain-related patents last year and 27 this year

Submitted by Guest on, Mar/02/2017

Virtual casino: VR-industry pioneers made a successful bid?

Virtual casino: VR-industry pioneers made a successful bid?

Virtual reality can play a significant role in the evolution of online casinos. While some in the industry believe that it is too early to bet on the VR-casino, others believe that it is a matter of time when this type of gambling will become a mass trend.

Submitted by Payton on, Mar/02/2017

Gifts for casinos fans

Gifts for casinos fans

The year is full of different holidays and anniversaries.  Each of them you can celebrate with buying gifts for people you care about! And when you are choosing a gift for a loved one it is very important to take seriously all the hobbies and wishes that person has, even if they like to spend all the time in internet casino. You must consider not only the gender of your friend but also the special features of his personality, interests.

Submitted by Payton on, Mar/02/2017

Virtual reality in the online casino

Online casinos in VR mode, you can already play in the casino with the use of VR headset and get those crazy feeling when you play immersive VR game. SlotsMillion company few years ago, made  a demo operation of the casino and the results pleased the developers.

Submitted by Payton on, Mar/02/2017

Taj Mahal Sold to Hard Rock

Taj Mahal Sold to Hard Rock

Billionaire investor Carl Icahn reached a deal Wednesday to sell the shuttered Trump Taj Mahal casino in Atlantic City to Hard Rock International and two New Jersey investors.

Submitted by Guest on, Mar/01/2017

Macau Shows Signs of Rebound With 18 Percent Revenue Surge

Macau Shows Signs of Rebound With 18 Percent Revenue Surge

Gambling revenue in the Chinese territory of Macau surged almost 18 percent in February, after dropping over the past three years

Submitted by Guest on, Mar/01/2017

The Best Real Money Poker Apps For iPhone

The Best Real Money Poker Apps For iPhone

There aren't many rushes on par with playing poker for real money, with the chance to use pure skill to pull in huge profits.

Submitted by Payton on, Mar/01/2017

Feds Seek Pension of Former NFL Player Reggie Rucker Related to Gambling Theft

Feds Seek Pension of Former NFL Player Reggie Rucker Related to Gambling Theft

Federal prosecutors say former Cleveland Browns wide receiver Reggie Rucker owes more than $110,000 for stealing from two charities,

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mar/01/2017

Legal Sports Betting May Happen Soon Due to Potential Trump Nominee

Next Likely Solicitor General Worked With NJ to Try and Legalize Sports Betting

Leading candidate Miguel Estrada is a partner with a law firm that represented New Jersey's quest for legalized sports gambling

Submitted by Guest on, Feb/28/2017

Mob Boss Sentenced in Online Gambling Case: Once Threatened to Shoot Reporter

Mob Boss Sentenced in Online Gambling Case: Once Threatened to Shoot Reporter

Femia was already serving time in prison for operating an online poker network

Submitted by Guest on, Feb/28/2017

Slain Brother of North Korean Leader Spent Years in Exile Gambling and Drinking

Slain Brother of North Korean Leader Spent Years in Exile Gambling and Drinking

It wasn't what you'd expect of a man once tipped to be the next dictator of North Korea.

Submitted by Guest on, Feb/28/2017

Proposed Casino Would Be Just 13 Miles From Springfield MGM

Proposed Casino Would Be Just 13 Miles From Springfield MGM

No accident as CT tribes are looking to compete directly with MGM

Submitted by C Costigan on, Feb/28/2017

New 15000-Square Foot eSports Arena to Open in Vegas

New 1500-Square Foot eSports Arena to Open in Vegas

The arena has all the features that a professional sports venue needs: stands

Submitted by Guest on, Feb/27/2017

Georgia Casino Bill Dead for Year

Georgia Casino Bill Dead for Year

The sponsor of legislation to allow casino gambling in Georgia says the effort is dead for the year.

Submitted by Guest on, Feb/27/2017

Pie-Jinks: Fat Chance Roly-Poly Goalie Stayed Out of Spotlight Over Weekend

Pie-Jinks: Fat Change Roly-Poly Goalie Stayed Out of Spotlight Over Weekend

Shaw can be seen lapping up fans' chants, with songs such as "It weren't a pie it was a pasty"

Submitted by Guest on, Feb/26/2017

Man Who Robbed Elderly Woman of $400 at Casino Caught on Video

Man allegedly swiped woman's casino credits while she was looking away.

Submitted by Guest on, Feb/26/2017

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