Gambling
Legalized Pot, Not More Gambling, Could Save Atlantic City
Forget gambling, nightclubs or spas. One New Jersey lawmaker believes the future of Atlantic City may lie in pot.
Lawyer for Jerry Sandusky Charged With Attempted Tax Evasion: Used Money for Gambling
A lawyer who represented former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky at his child sex abuse trial faces new tax-related charges.
Man in Sports Handicapper Extortion Case Indicted for Threatening Businessman
A Florida man accused for sticking a head to a Fond du Lac, Wisconsin liquor magnate has been indicted on three felony charges this week.
Albany GA Bookies Follow Local Gambling Case With Interest
A high profile Albany Georgia illegal gambling case has many local bookies cringing. Criminal charges against Albany businessman Bob Brooks are being sought.
BetFred to Pay £800,000 After Failing to Comply With Anti-Money Laundering Rules
British bookmaker BetFred will be required to pay £800,000 following an investigation whereby it was determined the business failed to comply with the UK Gambling Commission’s anti-money laundering and social responsibilities.
FanDuel and DraftKings in Merger Talks
The two largest daily fantasy sports companies, FanDuel Inc. and DraftKings Inc., are in early-stage talks to merge, people familiar with the matter said on Monday, as the industry faces a crackdown by U.S. states over whether it runs illegal gambling.
Shanghai Airport Blast Culprit was Indebted Gambler, Say Police
The man responsible for a weekend blast at Shanghai's Pudong International Airport that injured five people, including himself, was an indebted gambler who warned on Chinese social media that he intended to kill, police said on Monday.
Pete Rose Back in Gambling: Will Shill for Daily Fantasy Sports Site
It was inevitable. The professional athlete most closely identified with gambling--Pete Rose--and the nation's newest form of sports gambling--daily fantasy sports--have joined forces with Rose becoming the face of dfs site fanDaction.com.
Can’t Bet the Belmont Stakes at TVG, TwinSpires From My State
There are a number of state restrictions when it comes to placing a bet on the Belmont Stakes online at either TVG or TwinSpires. Hundreds of thousands of bets on Saturday’s race will be placed with the few dozen offshore racebooks that do accept customers from these states.
Remains Found in Providence Those of Mobbed Up Nightclub Owner Missing Since ‘93
DNA has concluded the remains found behind a Providence, RI mill are those of a nightclub owner missing since 1993.
A University Taken Over By Prostitutes and Gamblers: Where in the World?
Professor and Vice Chancellor Chigozie Asiabaka has expressed shock after learning that the university he helps oversee is being overrun by prostitutes and gambling entities.
Casino Magnate Steve Wynn on Millennials: Too Much “Dim-Witted” Time on Social Media
Casino magnate Steve Wynn mocked his millennial customers as he emphasized nightclubs and other non-casino parts of his business as the driving force for revenue at his resorts.
Gambling Addict Charged With Killing Bartender, Setting Bar on Fire
A northern Wisconsin man has been charged in the stabbing death of a bartender, then setting said tavern ablaze.
They’re Back! PerHead.com Rejoins the Gambling911 Family
Two years ago we had the opportunity to visit one of the largest and most established Pay Per Head companies, PerHead.com. It was one of the most state-of-the-art offices in the industry that G911 has ever seen.
Ohio Mayor Under Investigation After Wife Facing 20 Years in Gambling Case
The wife of Lancaster, Ohio Mayor Brian Kuhn is facing up to 20 years prison time after entering a guilty plea on Monday to 11 felony counts, and now it has been revealed that the Mayor himself is under investigation.
Betting on Sports Makes us Part of the Game
Let’s face it, there’s a very small percentage of the world population that manage to become a professional sportsman and depend financially of that particular sport; the majority of us, much to our dismay, don’t have the talent, luck or discipline.
Not Everything That Shines is Gold – Don’t be Stuck With Hidden Costs From Your Pay Per Head
Every sportsbook seems to be offering pay per head services these days, you see it all over the internet. They all claim to have the best service and a lot of them seem legit but as the saying goes not everything that shines is gold.
Enjoy Your Hobbies to the Fullest With Online Wagering
There are some passions that come together like milk and cookies; one of them is sports and gambling.
Phil Mickelson’s Nightmare Continues: Gambling Connection Sentenced for Money Laundering
A California man was sentenced Monday to 12 months and one day in prison for transferring nearly $3 million of pro golfer Phil Mickelson’s money to "an illegal offshore gambling operation."
Sports Handicapper Philly Prince Victim of Double Attempted Hit and Run
A popular sports handicapper, Dale Stickel, better known as “The Philly Prince” was nearly twice run over by a vehicle driven by his neighbor in what police believe was an attempted hit and run.
Atlantic City Showboat Hotel to Reopen as Non-Gambling Property
The shuttered Showboat casino hotel will reopen next month - this time as a non-gambling hotel, a developer said Friday.
Macon-Bibb County Bookies
Bookies are prevalent within the Macon-Bibb County region of Georgia. In a 2012 referendum, voters approved the consolidation of Macon and Bibb County.
Gambling, Porn, Drug Usage, Shaking Cherry Trees Will Get Chinese Tourists Banned
Gambling ranked among the infractions that will get tourists banned from visiting China....So is shaking and climbing a cherry blossom tree.
Lobbyist in Illegal Gambling Case May Have Worn Wire for Feds
Once dubbed “The King of Hollywood”, for the power he wielded over the South Florida city (not Hollywood, California), mega lobbyist Alan Koslow pleaded not guilty to money laundering Thursday morning.
Professional Gambler Billy Walters Bail Set at $25 Mil in Case Tied to Phil Mickelson
A Las Vegas professional gambler and golf course developer, Billy Walters, was ordered to post a $25 million bond, to be secured by $10 million in cash or property, after he pleaded not guilty in New York Wednesday.
BetOwi, TonyBet Complaints Continue to File in
More complaints have come in against Costa Rica-based BetOWI and Slovenia-based TonyBet as detailed at the SportsBookReview.com website.
Macau Revenue Dips Nearly 10 Percent in May
Macau, the world’s biggest casino hub, posted a drop of 9.6 percent in gambling revenue for May, with the pace of decline accelerating from the previous month, as wealthy gamblers continued to steer clear of the southern Chinese territory.
Las Vegas Sands Settles Dispute With Former CEO for $75 Million
Sands China Ltd, the Macau casino company controlled by U.S. billionaire and prominent Republican donor Sheldon Adelson, said its parent Las Vegas Sands Corp has settled a lawsuit filed by a former chief executive, bringing an end to a near six-year legal battle.
MGM Gets 50 Percent Stake in Atlantic City’s Borgata Hotel
Boyd Gaming said Tuesday it's selling its 50 percent stake in Atlantic City's top casino to MGM Resorts International, which owns the other half.
UGA Bookie Pleads Guilty: Ran Betting Business From Campus Apartment
A University of Georgia student has plead guilty for bookmaking on the college’s Athens campus.
