Gambling
‘Operation Shark Bait’: Gambino-Tied Bookie Pleads Guilty to a Usury Charge
Joseph Tommasino, 52, of Staten Island, New York, has plead guilty to a usury charge.
Deputy Gets 15 Months for Extortion in Illegal Gambling Case
A former sheriff’s deputy in West Texas must serve 15 months in prison for extorting money from illegal gambling operations and tipping the businesses off to investigations.
Attorney Who Tried to Kill Handicapper Violates Parole, May Go Back to Prison
In another Gambling911.com World Exclusive, intrepid reporter Thomas Somach learns enraged neighbor still wants a piece of capper
Hammer-Wielding Gambling Addict Goes on Rampage at Bookmakers
“I’m sick of losing money!” the distressed gambler shouted while destroying the fixed odds terminals.
Gambling Addicted Newspaper Publisher Arrested in Matter Tied to Mobster Bagel Shop ‘Sex Assault’
Publisher tried to intimidate the father of accuser
PokerStars Hopes to Mend Fences With Poker Community
PokerStars, after being purchased by Amaya Gaming in 2014, has turned its back on its professional player customer base in hopes of building more recreational patronage.
Lawmaker Pleads Guilty in Case Linked to Illegal Gambling
A lawmaker accused of using his political influence to benefit an illegal gambling ring pleaded guilty Tuesday to two misdemeanor charges.
Atlantic City Gambling Revenue Down in July
Casino revenue in Atlantic City was down last month 2.7 percent over last year, yet the seven remaining casinos saw a slight increase.
Casino Bosses Sue High Stakes International Gambler
Bosses at London's Les Ambassadeurs Club told a High Court that an international high stakes gambler’s checks had bounced to the tune of £470,000.
Disney Throws Down Another $500K to Stop Gambling Expansion
Disney is doubling down on its push to prevent gambling expansion in the Sunshine State.
Maloofs Bet $880K on Mayweather; Will Give All of Winnings to Charity
Gavin and Joe Maloof are so confident Floyd Mayweather Jr. will beat Conor McGregor that they bet $880,000 on it.
England Bans Betting in Soccer but Not for ‘The Lizard’
They call Tony Bloom “The Lizard” in poker circles. But the Lizard is more than just a gambler, the New York Times writes.
Crown Casino Boss to be Released From Chinese Prison
Crown Resorts’ head of VIP operations, Jason O’Connor, was set to be released from a Shanghai, China prison following a 10-month sentence for promotion of gambling.
TopBet Running on Fumes Ahead of Football Season
Whether TopBet.com / TopBet.eu can make it into this football season remains to be seen as SportBookReview.com continues to report complaints coming into their website.
Stabbing at Vegas Strip Casino Leaves One Man in Critical Condition
A transient man has been taken into custody after stabbing a security guard on the casino floor at the Las Vegas Strip Palazzo Casino.
Casino, Soccer Team Sanction by US for Alleged Ties to Drug Trafficking
Legendary Mexican soccer player Rafael Marquez Alvarez and a well-known band leader are among 22 people sanctioned for alleged ties to a drug trafficking organization
Vegas Casino Attempted Robbery Suspect Blames Gambling Losses
A man who attempted but failed to rob an off-Strip casino cashier’s cage says he lost $5000 while gambling.
Picking a Sportsbook for Football Season
With so many sportsbooks online today sometimes it can hard to find the best one for the football season.
The Future of Automation is Today for Bookies
Traditional bookies are going the way of the dodo bird
BetKing Re-launches With 4 Week ICO
ICO kicked off Monday and will last until relaunch on September 4 with no cap on funds that can be raised
Reno Police Seek Casino Shooting Suspect: Vegas Naked Gunman Shot
Reno police are searching for a suspect in a shooting over the weekend at a casino south of downtown.
Head Count Services – Who Offers the Best
Looking for head count services? Look no further than PremierPerHead.com
Meet Alex, The Russian Mathematician Turned Casino Hacker
Wired.com always presents some excellent pieces and this weekend is no different.
‘Crack Cocaine of Gambling’ Fixed Odds Terminals to Stay Put in UK
British Chancellor Philip Hammond has blocked government attempts to curb the high-stakes gambling machines
Gambling Addict Bludgeons Man With Hammer, Chopped Up Body Receives 22 Years Prison
Victim was 70-years old best friend of killer
First Ever Cash-Out Slots Introduced in NJ
Colossus Fracpot is the latest slot product from New Jersey-licensed online gambling firm Betfair.
Man Guilty of Robbing Casino Twice
A Jury in Bozeman, Montana has found Duane Burchill guilty of robbing a local casino on two different occasions.
Gambling Addict Attorney Who Conned Thousands Disbarred
An disgraced attorney who stole thousands from clients to fund his gambling addiction has been disbarred.
Local Prison Known for Gambling, Weapons, Drugs and Dancing Inmates?
Police in this city seized illegal drugs, gambling paraphernalia, money and weapons from, of all places, a prison.
New Jersey Wants to be Worldwide Mecca of Online Gambling
A New Jersey lawmaker wants to let other countries and states get in on his state’s growing internet gambling market.
