Gambling
James Packer Loses Nearly $700 million of Value in Crown Resorts
Australian gambling magnate James Packer reportedly lost almost $700 million of the value of his stake in Crown Resorts this week alone.
Sportsbooks Get Off to Dismal Start for Week 7 NFL
The sportsbooks endured a double whammy Thursday night with Green Bay’s big win over Chicago.
Australia's Crown Says No Charges Laid Against Staff Held in China
Australia's top casino operator Crown Resorts said on Thursday no charges had been laid against 18 of its staff held in China for alleged gambling crimes.
Raiders Owner Mark Davis Makes Presentation to NFL Owners re: Vegas Move
His eyes on Las Vegas, Raiders owner Mark Davis says he hasn’t shut the door on anything. Oakland, though, might have shut the door on itself as home for his team.
Assault Charges Against Former Browns Player, Gambling Addict Dropped
An Ohio judge has dismissed assault and menacing charges against former Cleveland Browns wide receiver Reggie Rucker, who police had said grabbed a man's throat and threatened to shoot him in a dispute over golf course etiquette.
Sleazy CA Mayor Accused of Hosting Strip Poker Game for Minors Get Charges Reduced
Anthony Silva was arrested in August after authorities seized the 42-year-old Republican mayor’s cellphone and discovered four videos and 23 photos.
Australia Seeks Access to Crown Resorts Exec Held in China: Macau Fears Grow
Australia Consular officials on Tuesday visited two of the Crown Resorts executives being held by Chinese authorities, including Crowns’ VIP International executive vice-president, Jason O’Connor.
Crown Resorts Casino Staff Facing 16 Months Prison Time in China
Chinese authorities have detained 18 Crown Resorts on suspicion of gambling offenses. Each is facing up to 16 months prison time, it was revealed on Tuesday.
Valve Tells Washington State Regulators it Does Not Engage in Gambling
Following a stern warning issued by the Washington State Gaming Commission, game developer Valve, which is based in the state, dismissed the allegations that claim it engages in illegal gambling.
Australia's Crown Resorts 'Deeply Concerned' About Employees Detained in China
Billionaire James Packer, the majority owner of Australian Crown Resorts Ltd, said on Tuesday he was very concerned for 18 company employees detained in China for suspected "gambling crimes."
China Detention of Casino Officials Sees Gambling Companies Stocks Plummet
On Sunday, Gambling911.com reported on how Chinese officials had detained a number of employees of Australian casino firm Crown, owned by gambling magnate James Packer.
Crown Resorts Employees Detained in China
An undisclosed number of Crown Resorts employees have been detained by the Chinese government for suspicion of gambling crimes.
Bookie Blood Bath as Pats Crush Bengals: Spread, Money Line Bets Brutal
Based on the Bookies reaction to the action on this game and their willingness to push money the Bengals way, Gambling911.com had given Cincinnati an 80 percent chance of covering in their game at Foxboro Sunday. That was not to happen.
Court Orders New Trial for Lawyer Convicted in Gambling Ring
An attorney convicted of leading a $300 million gambling ring that used a veterans charity as a front and led to the resignation of Florida’s lieutenant governor is getting a new trial.
Eve Online in Chaos as Developer CCP Bans Gambling
Game developer CCP has announced that gambling on its popular Eve Online game will become illegal effective November 8.
Mobster, Informant Charles ‘Chucky’ Porter Dead
The highest ranking mobster in Pittsburgh, Charles “Chucky” Porter, has died at the age of 82.
Skill-Based Slot Machines Approved in Atlantic City Casinos
New Jersey gambling regulators have approved a New York firm to become the first in the United States to deploy skill-based slot machines on casino floors in which payout is determined by the player's ability.
Casino Expansion Question in North Jersey Shatters Records for Most Spent
Groups supporting and opposing casino expansion to northern New Jersey have spent a record sum of nearly $20 million to persuade voters ahead of the November ballot question, according to records obtained by The Associated Press.
PayPerHead Premium Platform New Feature - Mass Edits
There are two important signs that a pay per head platform is premium and worth making your partner: if they offer advanced online bookie features and if they keep their bookie software up-to-date.
Bill Would Bar Icahn From Keeping Trump Taj Mahal Casino License
Billionaire Carl Icahn would not be able to retain the casino license for his now-shuttered Trump Taj Mahal under a measure making its way through the state Legislature.
Mobster’s Son Claims Warner Bros Stole His Script
The son of the late Sicilian mob boss Francesco “Ciccio” Gambino has sued Warner Bros claiming its 2014 movie “The Judge” is “eerily similar” to his screen treatment that he submitted to the studio six years prior.
Trump Taj Mahal Closes for Good Following Bitter Dispute With Union
Trump Taj Mahal, the Atlantic City casino-hotel Donald Trump once suggested was proof of his deal-making mastery, closed for good on Monday, putting 3,000 people out of work and further eroding the Republican’s message that he is an unmatched business success.
William Hill and PokerStars Parent Company Amaya in Merger Talks
Canadian online gambling company Amaya Inc (AYA.TO) (AYA.O) and British bookmaker William Hill Plc (WMH.L) said they were in talks to combine in a merger of equals, confirming a Reuters report about the discussions earlier on Friday.
William Hill, PokerStars Merger in the Works?
Stocks in the UK’s largest bookmaker surged Monday on news that William Hill was considering a merger with the world’s largest real money online poker room, PokerStars.
New Jersey Group Presses Supreme Court for Sports Betting
New Jersey’s horse racing industry is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to consider whether the state can allow sports betting at its racetracks and casinos.
Bookies Slaughtered With Pats Win But Dallas Helps
The bookies were hurting with a strong appearance by New England covering against Cleveland. That said, Dallas more than covered against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Clinton Gets $100K Bet Ahead of Trump ‘Predator’ Scandal
GOP nominee Donald Trump was caught on tape over ten years saying he can grope a woman by her p**** and just minutes before a $100,000 bet was placed on Hillary Clinton to become the next US President.
NCAA Week 6 Odds and Picks for Online Bookies
NCAA College Football Week 6 is just about here. See below for 3 games in which football handicappers are showing interest.
Brooklyn Judge Keeps Mobster 'Monkey Man' Filocomo's Caged
Brooklyn Federal Judge Nicholas Garaufis has rejected Bonanno associate Ronald “Monkey Man Filocomo’s bid for compassionate release from prison.
Anti-Gambling Group Files Suit to Stop DraftKings, FanDuel in NY
An anti-gambling group called Stop Predatory Gambling has filed a lawsuit this week claiming that New York lawmakers violated the state constitution in allowing Daily Fantasy Sports sites DraftKings and FanDuel to re-enter the market.
