Gambling
Weitzner Suicide Choice an Epidemic in Hong Kong
When Gambling911.com first revealed last week the macabre way in which online gambling posting forum founder, Kenneth Weitzner, killed himself, many in the gaming community were stunned.
Match Fixing a “Cancer” Killing Snooker: BetFred Hurt Cred?
In the midst of perhaps snooker's biggest scandal of all time, the online bookmaker BetFred.com has found itself caught in the middle.
BetFred sponsors snooker world champion John Higgins, who this weekend it was revealed had shook hands on a disgraceful deal to fix a string of high-profile matches after demanding a £300,000 kickback.
Gambino Crime Figure Commits Suicide
81-year old Gambino crime soldier, Anthony Anastasio, fatally shot himself this weekend, just days before he was set to serve a 2 ½ year prison term.
Snooker Scandal Latest in Series of Sports Gambling Shockers
Straight on the heels of a Melbourne Storm NRL scandal down under and the alleged betting syndi
Australian Pokies Link To Melbourne Storm Footy
Punters er readers, we told you the embattled Melbourne Storm had more hard news elements to come out, as is the case with a number of Australian Rugby League clubs.
We learn that that Storm had a significantly bigger connection with club pokies that most, if not all, of the NRL clubs. It's more than a connection, its a sponsorship deal. Storm put the 'Business' in 'Show Business', but legalities of deals are being questioned, and it extends well above NRL or News Limited level. Media Man and Gambling911 continue to probe...
Betting on the Kentucky Derby 2010: 8 Percent Back a Win-Win
When it comes to betting on the Kentucky Derby 2010, Bookmaker.com, the oldest established North American-facing online bookmak
Professional Wrestling Legend Ric Flair Expands Gambling Biz
Professional wrestling living legend, 'The Nature Boy' Ric Flair, has expanded on his gambling and gaming deals. Enter South Carolina Education Lottery.
Kentucky Derby 2010 Odds: BetUS.com Sees Betting Surge
The Kentucky Derby 2010 odds have been updated at BetUS.com. The race is set for May 1 and fans have really caught the fever. The
Gambling911.com Connects Dots in Ken Weitzner Case
A news report by Gambling911.com publisher-editor-writer Christopher "Sting" Costigan yesterday revealed that Federal authorities have seized the hard drive from the computer of decease
The Sin City Sydney Gambling On Vice Exhibition
Australia's can't get enough of crime, vice and the like, be it on television, on display at expos, or otherwise.
Devlin-Brown: Tzvetkoff Left US on Private Jet Minus Passport
US District Attorney Arlo Devlin-Brown convinced the Court not to allow payment processor Daniel Tzvetkoff out on bail despite last week's ruling to the contrary. Tzvetkoff is alleged to have lau
Kentucky Derby 2010: Betting Off to Brisk Start
Kentucky Derby 2010 betting officially kicked off Wednesday following the noon time post position announcements. Trafficwise, Gambling911.com reported a few thousand more unique visitors over las
Georgia on my Mind: BettorsWorld Founder Released
Bettorsworld.com co-founder Brian Georgia has been released from a Connecticut hospital where he has been recovering from a heart attack, Gambling911.com has learned.
Suicides Nothing New in Ken Weitzner Neighborhood
The alleged double suicide of online gambling news portal website owner Ken Weitzner and his wife Jackie is not the first to occur in this elite Chesapeake, Virginia neighborhood, Gambling911.com h
Australia Internet Filtering Likely Won’t Be Introduced Now
The prospect of Internet filtering in Australia is highly unlikely in either the May or June sittings of Federal Parliament. Online gambling websites were among those that appeared on a leaked li
Daniel Tzvetkoff Processed For Porn Too: Faces 75 Year Jail Term
Disgraced online gambling payment processor, Daniel Tzvetkoff, also processed for the adult entertainment industry.
Feds Got Ken Weitzner’s Hard Drives: He Burned His Genitals
More is being learned about the alleged double suicide of online gambling portal website owner Kenneth Weitzner and his wife Jackie.
Sources close to the investigation reveal to Gambling911.com that the deaths were a combination of overdosing with pills (believed to be Valium) and carbon monoxide. All the windows and doors of an apartment above the couple's garage where the bodies were found had been sealed off with tape. A charcoal grill was used, resulting in the carbon monoxide poisoning.
Gambling Ring Leader Pleads Guilty
The leader of a Kansas City-based gambling ring with ties to the online sports betting haven of Costa Rica has plead guilty.
US Marshalls to Transport Daniel Tzvetkoff
As first reported by Gambling911.com Wednesday morning, online gambling payment processor Daniel Tzvetkoff will remain in jail
Australian Casino Employees May Get Probed
Probing of Aussie casino employees hey... sounds a bit sinister...the sort of thing you might except on TV smash hits 'Underbelly', 'Sea Patrol', 'V' and 'Border Patrol'.
Media Man and Gambling911 take their probe to the latest to borrow our expressions. No imitators will be tolerated, Gambling911... often imitated, never duplicated... recent example being our massive story on Australian Internet Devices... we know who you are, and you're next to be probed...
Daniel Tzvetkoff Not Free Yet: Bail Denied After All
(Breaking News) Disgraced online poker payment processor Daniel Tzvetkoff has been denied bail in New York.
Casino Affiliate Programs Dirty Little Secrets Vol. 2
Insiders, punters, media and online casino entrepreneurs, journos and everyone else...
888 Holdings 2nd Quarter Disappointing
(Bloomberg) -- 888 Holdings Plc, the online gambling company that supplies services for Harrah's Entertainment Inc., fell the most in a year in London trading after saying the second quarter has be
Son Loses Dad’s $1.5 Million Through Online Gambling
A father in China gave his son $1.5 million to have his relationship with his son severed after finding out the son was an online gambler.
Australian Rednecks Jailed in Casino Attack on Indigenous
Australian casinos remain in the news, unfortunately sometimes for the wrong reasons.
Media Man and Gambling911 take racism and violence seriously, as loyal readers would be well aware.
GOP and a Democrat: Resist Overturning UIGEA
A letter is circulating around Washington urging constraint when it comes to repealing the Unlawful Internet Gaming Enforcement Act (UIGEA), which essentially outlaws most forms of online gambling
Ken Weitzner Home Now on Real Estate Market
The home owned by online gambling portal founder Ken Weitzner and his wife Jackie is now for sale, Gambling911.com can reveal. The couple died in what was initially ruled a double suicide though
Paddy Power Sin Bin: First Confessional Box Sponsorship
Yes it's true. Ireland's leading bookmaker has entered into the very first confessional box sponsorship in a Catholic church in England.
Australia’s Burswood Casino Back to Business After Attack
Things are returning to normal at Western Australia's Burswood Casino, and for one of the security team, after a court heard of their security staff ("bouncer") put the hurt on a patron.<
A Good Day In Court for Full Tilt Poker
Full Tilt Poker enjoyed a welcome bit of good news on Monday.
