Gambling
Mike Francesa Loses His Mind Arguing With Assemblyman Dean Murray Over DFS Bill
Radio host Mike Francesa went off on New York State Assemblyman Dean Murray for proposing legislation that would make Daily Fantasy Sports a “game of skill”.
"Why would you do that?" Francesa said. "It is not a game of skill, it's a game of chance."
A New York judge was in the process of determining just that as of Wednesday when this was being published.
This would ultimately turn into a heated back and forth between the two.
"I know, I know, you know it all," Murray said. "You have no concept."
Restore Americas Wire Act: Does House Oversight Committee Have Nothing Better to Do?
SPRINGFIELD, Virginia- Today, Campaign for Liberty President Norm Singleton issued the following statement regarding the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee’s hearing on the “Restoration of America’s Wire Act”:
Key NY Lawmakers Throw Daily Fantasy Sports a Lifeline
(Associated Press) - Key Lawmakers Say Daily Fantasy Sports Will be Legal in NY No Matter What Court Decides - The chairman of a state legislative committee with authority over gambling predicts New York will legalize and regulate daily fantasy sports, no matter how a court fight centered on the lucrative industry turns out.
World’s First Food Casino Lets You Bet With Burgers
Leave your money at home. A new casino actually let’s you place bets with burgers and other food items.
Say what?
You’ll find The Dinner in London “Raise the Steaks” new pop-up a throwback to a bygone era of the 1950’s.
Participants will be provided with a free burger and chips with which they can use to gamble and hopefully win even more food.
Player Hits 21 Team $63 Parlay
Tons of big winners yesterday at BetOnline.ag. None bigger than this guy. 21 team $63 parlay hits for $86,796. Yup, 21 teamer. Nearly all were on College Football spreads and money lines (outright wins)
It's not unusual for BetOnline to post its big winning parlay players and the final results. The popular online sportsbook has had a few wins totalling over $100,000 this year alone through parlays.
British Teen Given Suspended Jail Sentence for Online Gambling Cyber Attack
Max Dean Whitehouse was 17-years-old at the time he launched a cyber-attack on an unnamed large online gambling site two years ago. The British teenager was given a 12-month jail sentence last week.
Judge Throws Out Inmate Lawsuit Claiming USA Today Ruined Gambling Biz
A Pennsylvania Superior Court panel has thrown out what a judge referred to as an “utterly frivolous” lawsuit by a prison inmate claiming USA Today ruined his illegal jailhouse gambling business after it decided to stop publishing Las Vegas odds.
Jason Chaffetz Announces Hearing Date for Online Poker
Utah Republican Congressman Jason Chaffetz has announced a hearing date to determine the status of his co-authored legislation, Restore America’s Wire Act or RAWA for short.
Hearing Date: December 9, 2015 1:00 pm 2154 Rayburn House Office Building
Judge Transfers State Lawsuit Against Seminoles
(Associated Press) - A federal lawsuit filed by the state against the Seminole Tribe of Florida has been transferred to Tallahassee, where it will join another pending lawsuit about gambling at Seminole casinos.
Planned Parenthood Shooter Was God-Loving Gambler
(Associated Press) - The man accused of killing three people at a Colorado Planned Parenthood clinic left a decades-long trail of broken marriages, scant social connections and a reputation for religious zealotry that didn’t match his yen for gambling and extramarital affairs.
Ex-Exotic Dancer Accused of Misusing Animal Shelter Funds for Online Gambling
Australia’s Consumer and Business Services (CBS) has revoked the license for Help Save Furry Ones, a charity that was supposed to help find homes and provide shelter for cats but instead has been accused for misappropriating funds at various online gambling websites.
Macau Revenues Continue to Plunge
[HONG KONG] Gambling revenue in Macau plunged 32.3 per cent in November from a year earlier, extending a decline from the previous month and hovering near five-year lows as the world's biggest gambling hub struggled to attract wealthy Chinese punters.
British Bookmakers – Latest News: Paddy Power Job Cuts Loom
These are the latest headlines from the British bookmaking industry.
Nevada Gaming Revenue Drops Nearly 2.9 Percent
LAS VEGAS — (Associated Press) - Nevada’s casinos earned less in October than they did a year ago, dropping nearly 2.9 percent to $887.6 million for the month despite gamblers spending more money to play.
SFL to Focus on Offering Daily Fantasy Sports Software to State Lotteries
State lotteries looking for Daily Fantasy Sports software should look no further than Rochester, New York-based Star Fantasy Leagues.
The company, which offers Daily Fantasy Sports, primarily focuses on development of DFS white label software for other companies. State lotteries such as the one found in Georgia, serve as a perfect target client base for the three-year-old firm.
Thief Disguised as Security Guard Steals $500K Outside Casino
(Associated Press) - A Detroit thief armed with nothing more than a convincing costume stole over half a million dollars from an armored truck Friday — and is still on the run, police said, NBC News reported.
Caesars Appealing Decision That Put It On Hook For Nearly $364 Million
LAS VEGAS - (Associated Press) - Casino giant Caesars Entertainment is appealing a bankruptcy court ruling that could put it on the hook for nearly $364 million.
Reuters Wins Defamation Suit Against Gaming Firm
(Reuters ) - A Japanese court rejected a defamation lawsuit by Universal Entertainment Corp against Thomson Reuters Corp and three Reuters journalists, ruling that the articles about the gaming company were true.
Legal to Play Daily Fantasy Sports, DraftKings, FanDuel in Oklahoma
At least one state says it is legal to play on Daily Fantasy Sports sites the likes of DraftKings, FanDuel and DFS white label software provider Star Fantasy Leagues. That would be Oklahoma.
Thanksgiving Blood Bath For Bookies as Gamblers Give Thanks
The gambling public was certainly thankful this Thanksgiving Day as bookies handed them two big wins.
Close to 70% of the betting action was on Detroit to cover a very small spread against Philadelphia in the early game. That came to fruition.
Online Sportsbook Thanksgiving Day Bonuses From BetPhoenix
BetPhoenix, the name you have trusted since 2005, is giving away tons of free cash as part of their fabulous Thanksgiving Day online sportsbook bonus specials (2015).
Vegas Palm Casino Review: What You Need to Know
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Judge Appears Dumbfounded by Traditional Fantasy vs. DFS Rationale
What looked to be a slam dunk for the New York Attorney General’s Office in the first half of Wednesday’s hearing completely shifted in favor of the Daily Fantasy Sports industry after the one hour lunch break.
Live Coverage on NY Hearing to Determine Fate of DraftKings, FanDuel
Throughout the years, Gambling911.com has been live at court hearings involving the gambling industry. On Wednesday November 25, 2015 we were present covering a hearing to determine the operating status of Daily Fantasy Sports companies DraftKings and FanDuel in the state of New York.
We were among the first news outlets to report that Judge Manuel Mendez would require one to two weeks to make his final decision.
Live Coverage from NY Court on Decision to Allow DraftKings, FanDuel to Operate in State - Wednesday November 25, 2015
NY AG vs. DraftKings and FanDuel: A Review of All Court Filings
Our sister site DFS911.com and Legal Reporter Jeff Williams have provided us with all related Court filings pertaining to the New York State Attorney General vs. DraftKings and FanDuel. Other Daily Fantasy Sports companies have been subpoenaed as well.
US, Switzerland to Split $50 Million in Assets From BetOnSports Shutdown
GENEVA, (Associated Press) - Switzerland and the United States have split the take of nearly $50 million following the break-up of an illegal online gambling service.
Pay Per Head Player Monitoring Report Tool Introduced by AcePerHead
Gambling911.com is proud to announced the new state of the art Pay Per Head monitoring report tool ‘Player Watch’ available at AcePerHead.com. Below is a breakdown on how to use this player monitoring service.
Celebrities Spreading Their Love of Blackjack
Blackjack has regularly been one of the most popular casino games since the activity became widespread about 100 years ago, but the game has been getting a lot of free publicity lately thanks to some A list celebrities who have been seen playing the games or pushing branded versions of it.
Ladbrokes Shareholders Back Merger With Coral
(Reuters) - Shareholders in British bookmaker Ladbrokes (LAD.L) strongly backed its planned merger with rival Gala Coral on Tuesday but rebel investor Dermot Desmond vowed to fight on.
DraftKings, FanDuel in ‘Deep Doodoo’ But Lawyers With Shovels Can Dig Them Out
One of the premier attorneys in the world of gambling, I. Nelson Rose, was kind enough to send DFS911.com his latest piece on the next steps both DraftKings and FanDuel will need to undertake in getting them out of the “deep doodoo” they are currently in.