Gambling

Brent Musburger Leaves ESPN to Create Sports Betting Network in Vegas

Brent Musburger Leaves ESPN to Create Sports Betting Network in Vegas

The South Point sports book is set to be the hub for Brent Musburger’s new sports betting network. 

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/30/2017

Mobster Wanted to Wait Until After Super Bowl to Turn Himself In

Mobster Wanted to Wait Until After Super Bowl to Turn Himself In

Anthony “The Kid” Camisa was one of 46 charged last August as part of East Coast mobster syndicate

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/30/2017

MGM National Harbor Drives Record Revenue to Maryland’s Casinos

MGM National Harbor Drives Record Revenue to Maryland’s Casinos

State gaming officials say the opening of MGM National Harbor helped Maryland’s six casinos bring in record revenue.

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/30/2017

Once Gambling Shy NFL Plans Move to Las Vegas

Once Gambling Shy NFL Plans Move to Las Vegas

Once upon a time, the thought of gambling on a pro football game brought gasps of indignation from the NFL offices. And swift action if it was a player who actually placed a bet.

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/30/2017

Second Trial Set for Alleged Staten Island Bonanno Mobster

Anthony "Skinny" Santoro, of Great Kills, and his three co-defendants -- Vito Badamo, Nicholas Santora and Ernest Aiello – will be tried again following a mistrial. 

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/28/2017

Three Men Charged With Illegal Sports Betting

Three Men Charged With Illegal Sports Betting

Three men have been charged for their alleged role in an illegal sports betting ring for more than six years.

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/28/2017

Dân Việt Nam bây giờ được chơi cờ bạc hợp pháp ở Casino

Dân Việt Nam bây giờ được chơi cờ bạc hợp pháp ở Casino

Chính quyền Việt Nam sẽ bắt đầu cho phép người dân được đánh bạc tại các sòng bạc quốc gia, nhưng với một số hạn chế.

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/28/2017

Man Loses at Casino, Robs Bank, Then Returns to Gamble With Stolen Funds

Man Loses at Casino, Robs Bank, Then Returns to Gamble With Stolen Funds

A 52-year-old Charleston, West Virginia man has plead guilty to robbing a bank and using the stolen money to gamble at a casino where he had just lost all his funds.

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/27/2017

New Jersey Asks Trump Not to Ban Internet Gambling

New Jersey Asks Trump Not to Ban Internet Gambling

A New Jersey legislator is asking President Trump and Congress not to ban internet gambling.

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/27/2017

Online Gambling Affiliate CPA Deals vs. Revenue Sharing: Which is Best?

Online Gambling Affiliate CPA Deals vs. Revenue Sharing: Which is Best?

Gaming Entrepreneur Adam Small of AdamSmall.com asks the question which is best for online gambling affiliates: CPA deals vs. revenue sharing? 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jan/26/2017

British Bookmakers Likely to be Embraced by Trump Administration

British Bookmakers Likely to be Embraced by Trump Administration

What was deemed inconceivable just a few months ago stands to become a very real possibility in the coming months: British bookmakers that once flooded the US online gambling landscape could re-enter the market without the bureaucratic Congressional standoffs and lagging legislative efforts that have hampered the industry for more than a decade.

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/26/2017

Florida Senate Moves Ahead With Major Gambling Expansion

Florida Senate Moves Ahead With Major Gambling Expansion

A dramatic expansion of gambling in Florida is moving ahead in the Florida Senate.

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/26/2017

Man Wins $290,687 in Seminole Hard Rock Lucky Hearts Poker Open

Man Wins $290,687 in Seminole Hard Rock Lucky Hearts Poker Open

Michael Graffeo of Boca Raton, Fla. walked away with $290,687 after winning first place in the Seminole Hard Rock Lucky Hearts Poker Open (LHPO)  WPTDeepStacks Main Event on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017 at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood.

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/25/2017

Colorado Enacts Bonding Requirement for Fantasy Sports Operators

Colorado Enacts Bonding Requirement for Fantasy Sports Operators

On June 10, 2016, Colorado governor John Hickenlooper signed House Bill 16-1404, a bill to regulate fantasy contests and fantasy contest operators in the state.

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/25/2017

Man Who Got ‘Mafia’ Mention Out of ‘Godfather’ Film has Died

Man Who Got ‘Mafia’ Mention Out of ‘Godfather’ Film has Died

The son of a legendary New York Mafia boss has died of complications from diabetes at the age of 71.

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/25/2017

Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady Announces Grand Opening Details

Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady Announces Grand Opening Details

Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady announced today details of the grand opening of the first Las Vegas-style casino in the Capital Region.

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/25/2017

Judge Compares Texas Teacher Pot Consumption in Colorado to Gambling in Vegas

Judge Compares Texas Teacher Pot Consumption in Colorado to Gambling in Vegas

A Texas judge has ruled that a former teacher should not be punished for consuming marijuana while in Colorado. 

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/25/2017

State of Georgia Could be Getting Two Casinos

State of Georgia Could be Getting Two Casinos

Supporters of casino gambling hope to legalize the industry in Georgia after several failed attempts in recent legislative sessions.

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/24/2017

MGM National Harbor Celebrates the Year of the Rooster

MGM National Harbor Celebrates the Year of the Rooster

MGM National Harbor, the region’s hottest new destination resort casino, is celebrating Lunar New Year with festive entertainment, a vibrant Conservatory display and authentic culinary specials.

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/24/2017

Western Union Fined $586 million for Colluding With Organized Crime

Western Union Fined $586 million for Colluding With Organized Crime

The popular money transfer service Western Union has been fined $586 million for allegedly colluding with organized criminal elements in an effort to circumvent money laundering laws.

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/24/2017

Three Casinos Fight for Adele With Potential of £400,000 a Night Payout

Three Casinos Fight for Adele With Potential of £400,000 a Night Payout

Recording artist Adele is being courted by three big Vegas Strip casinos: MGM, the Venetian and Caesars Resorts with what is being called the “biggest deals ever put together”. 

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/23/2017

Naked Man Gunned Down at Casino Identified

Naked Man Gunned Down at Casino Identified

Authorities are identifying a 57-year-old Arizona man who died and the Las Vegas police officer who shot him

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/23/2017

Skin in the Game Looks at How Counter-Strike Spawned Multi-Billion Dollar Gambling Sector

ESPN.com featured an excellent piece on how Counter-Strike helped to create a multibillion-dollar world of online casino gambling

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/23/2017

China Continues its Crackdown on Internet Gambling

China Continues its Crackdown on Internet Gambling

China is reinforcing its censorship of the internet with a campaign to crack down on unauthorised connections....

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/23/2017

Knife Wielding Naked Man Gunned Down in Gambling Hall by Police

Knife Wielding Naked Man Gunned Down in Gambling Hall by Police

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department says one of its officers fatally shot a knife-wielding naked man when he charged the officer after not complying with the officer's commands

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/22/2017

Bad Place to be a Bookie Right Now: Houston Texas

Bad Place to be a Bookie Right Now: Houston Texas

Houston bookies have not fared particularly well with the Rockets going on a complete tear this season. 

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/22/2017

No Deal as Florida Appeals Seminole Tribe Blackjack Ruling

Florida is pushing ahead in its legal tussle with the Seminole Tribe of Florida over the tribe's estimated $2 billion a year gambling operation.

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/20/2017

Vegas 24 Votes Away From Snatching the Raiders

First the NHL’s Vegas Golden Knights. Soon, maybe, the Las Vegas Raiders.

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/20/2017

Las Vegas Sands Settles Bribery Case

Las Vegas Sands Settles Bribery Case

Las Vegas Sands Corp agreed to pay a $6.96 million criminal penalty to end the U.S. Department of Justice probe

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/19/2017

Police Arrest Armed Man at Casino: Barricaded Himself in Bathroom

Police Arrest Armed Man at Casino: Barricaded Himself in Bathroom

Sparks police have arrested an armed man after a standoff with a SWAT team at a hotel-casino where two floors briefly were evacuated.

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/19/2017

Breaking News

Odds on TJ Watt Next Team

BetOnline.ag opened lines for the next TJ Watt and Trey Hendrickson teams before the NFL Draft as well as before the June 1st salary cap relief cuts.