Gambling
Macau Eases Gambling Crackdown Concerns After Casino Shares Plummet
Macau, the world's biggest gambling hub, moved on Friday to clarify it had not tightened daily cash withdrawal limits for Chinese gamblers
Oulala clinches the Best Fantasy Sports Product Award
Oulala.com, the daily fantasy sports (DFS) operator and B2B provider, won the award for 'Best Fantasy Sports Product' at SBC Awards ceremony in London.
John Glenn: Patriot and Hero But a Foe of Gambling
John Glenn, who died Thursday at age 95, was an American patriot. He was also no friend of gambling as this Thomas Somach expose reveals.
JPMorgan Employee Charged in Stealing $5 Mil From Bank to Pay Off Gambling Debts
A former JPMorgan Chase & Co employee who has been ordered to attend counseling for gambling is facing criminal charges that he engaged in a scheme to defraud the bank out of $5 million in order to pay personal debts.
Casino Stocks in US and Australia Plummet as Crackdown Continues
Crown Resorts in Australia dropped as much as 8 percent in trading Thursday as a crackdown on gambling continues with a shock move announced heading into the weekend.
PMs Crack Down on ‘Crack Cocaine’ of Gambling, Stocks Plummet
British bookmakers fear the worst is yet to come as a group of MPs have called for a tougher stance on fixed odds betting terminals, referred to as the “crack cocaine of gambling”.
Reputed Mobster and Brothel Owner Pleads Guilty in Plot to Kill Rival
A Nevada man said to be part of a New Jersey mob family for which HBO’s “The Sopranos” was modeled after has admitted to plotting the death of an organized crime rival.
Ohio Mayor Pleads Guilty to Illegal Gambling, Racketeering
A former longtime northeast Ohio mayor accused of taking bribes in exchange for jobs and running an illegal gambling house has pleaded not guilty to numerous charges.
Lam Still on Lam as Philippines President Takes Aim at Casino Tycoon
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered the arrest of Jack Lam, one of Asia's top casino kingpins, on charges of economic sabotage and bribery, according to the country's police chief.
Sordid Lifestyle of Slain Aussie Mobster Revealed by Ex-wife
The ex-wife of slain Aussie mobster Pasquale Barbaro says he would read Bible verses to his children during the day and film naked escorts in the evenings.
Boston Attorney Swindled Thousands From Clients for Drugs, Gambling
Authorities say a Boston attorney swindled tens of thousands of dollars from clients and associates and used the money to lease a Mercedes-Benz and rent an $11,000 penthouse apartment.
Pete Rose Ex-Bookie Found Dead: Was Once Shot in Head
A man found dead in his Ohio apartment last month has been identified as a former bookie for baseball hits leader Pete Rose.
Philippines Gambling Czar on the Lam, Fears Duterte Police Squads
The Philippines Department of Justice has issued a “Be on the Lookout” bulletin for Macau casino tycoon Yin Lok Lam, better known as Jack Lam. The Government has revoked his investor’s visa.
Regulators Look at Possible Impact of Legalized Marijuana on Casino Sector
Gambling regulators in Massachusetts are looking into the possible impact of legalized marijuana on the state’s emerging casino industry.
Paddy Power Co-Founder Says ‘Ban Crack Cocaine of Gambling
Fixed odds gambling terminals allow one to place a €120 every 20 seconds
First of Four Casinos Opens in Upstate New York: Hope to End Decades of Decline
The first of four planned casinos opened with a flurry of balloons, confetti and uncertain visions of economic resurgence on Friday as New York ushered in a new era of state-sanctioned gambling aimed at reversing decades of upstate decline.
Books Get Off to Strong Start 2016 NFL Week 13 With Vikings Cover
They didn’t win but the Minnesota Vikings still managed to cover in Thursday night’s heartbreaker.
Man Shot Over Gambling Debt
A Palm Beach Gardens, Florida man was shot over an apparent gambling debt this week according to CBS 12.
Girlfriend of Slain Australian Mobster Bombarded With Threats, Hitman Speaks Out
Hitman testifies Barbaro offered hefty sum to kill debt collector as slain mobster's girlfriend continues to be tormented by Internet troll
Bookies Behaving Badly, Part 13: The Curious Case of the Clueless Culosi
Police say Dr. Salvatore J. "Sal" Culosi Jr. was a bookie behaving badly. Behaving so badly, in fact, that they shot him dead.
President-Elect Trump Meets With Man Who Brought Down Online Poker in US
Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara indicted executives of three online poker rooms in April 2011
Interview with Legendary Sports Handicapper Jon Price of Sports Information Traders
Today we are interviewing the legendary handicapper Jon Price who's already secured his place in history as one of the best sports handicappers of all time. Jon Price started off as a reclusive and underground handicapper who's ability to pick sports winners quickly gained him acclaim around the sports world and put him on the same level as all time great sports gamblers like Jimmy the Greek & Billy Walters. If it wasn't for Jon's low-key lifestyle, 60 Minutes, ESPN, and Cigar Aficionado would have featured him over the years.
This Online Gambling Billionaire Just Made Another £329 million Selling Small Stake in Co
One in a small group of online gambling billionaires just got a little richer this week by selling a mere 12 percent stake in his FTSE 250 trading company and gaining £329 million as a result.
Four Men Charged With Execution of Mobster Pasquale Barbaro
Following the arrests of nine individuals on Tuesday, four have been charged directly with the execution of mobster Pasquale Barbaro on a Sydney, Australia street just over two weeks ago.
Bookies Behaving Badly Part 12: How a Blackjack Pro Took Down a Drug, Gambling Empire
Gambling911.com has some excerpts from this week’s Rolling Stone magazine’s powerful piece on a gambler, Robert J. Cipriani, who helped take down an alleged crime boss.
Former Revel Casino Owner Files Suit
The owner of New Jersey’s former Revel casino is channeling his inner Donald Trump, hoping to follow the President-elect as an Atlantic City casino mogul.
Otobet Online Sportsbook Complaints Mount
Online sportsbook grading website SportsBookReview is reporting yet another complaint against Otobet Sportsbook and follows a series of previous complaints alleging nonpayment.
Arrests Made Across Australia Amidst Probe of Pasquale Barbaro Murder
Arrests as part of massive raid with charges including murder, Mobster gunned down outside his car two weeks ago.
Former PokerStars Employee Avoids Prison Time
A former employee of online gambling company PokerStars pleading guilty Monday in connection with a long-running U.S. criminal case
Pokemon Go Game Linked to 105 Crimes Including Robberies, Sex Offenses
Stats collected over just a one-month period included 6 sexual offenses, 3 drug crimes and 37 robberies
