Lam Still on Lam as Philippines President Takes Aim at Casino Tycoon

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.

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Sordid Lifestyle of Slain Aussie Mobster Revealed by Ex-wife

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. 

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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.

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The Demise of Tourney Poker, Pro Proclaims

The Demise of Tourney Poker, Pro Proclaims

This poker pro has declared the end of tourney poker as we know it today.

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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.

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Patrik Antonius Wants to be the Next Dan Bilzerian

Patrik Antonius Wants to be the Next Dan Bilzerian

Finnish poker pro Patrik Antonius may have a tough time dethroning the self-proclaimed King of Instagram Dan Bilzerian, though he'll give it a try

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If US Election Result is Reversed, Clinton Bettors Out of Luck

William Hill says Trump bettors can keep winnings, but implies it won’t pay those who wagered on Hillary

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Philippines Gambling Czar on the Lam, Fears Duterte Police Squads

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.  

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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.

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10 AGs Want Online Poker Banned

10 AGs Want Online Poker Banned

Ten US state Attorney Generals have signed onto a letter asking that online poker be banned.

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Paddy Power Co-Founder Says ‘Ban Crack Cocaine of Gambling

Paddy Power Co-Founder Says ‘Ban Crack Cocaine of Gambling

Fixed odds gambling terminals allow one to place a €120 every 20 seconds

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Holy S*%@ Part 2: Poker Playing Pedophile Priest in Jail on $1 Million Bail

Holy S*%@ Part 2: Poker Playing Pedophile Priest in Jail on $1 Million Bail

When Father Kevin Gugliotta wasn’t uploading images of little Johnny being fondled, you could find this holy man playing in poker tournaments.... and winning.

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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.

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Not a Good Day for Bookies Following Solid Results Saturday

Not a Good Day for Bookies Following Solid Results Saturday

The books did not fare well in early NFL Week 13 games though the exposures were somewhat limited.

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President-Elect Donald Trump Blocks Doyle Brunson on Twitter

President-Elect Donald Trump Blocks Doyle Brunson on Twitter

In a shock move, US President-Elect Donald Trump (or someone who manages his account) blocked lifelong 82-year-old Republican poker icon Doyle Brunson on Twitter.

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A Bad Place to be a Bookie Right Now: Boulder, Colorado

A Bad Place to be a Bookie Right Now: Boulder, Colorado

Boulder, Colorado and the area around it is no place to be a bookie this College Football season.

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Winning Poker, Americas Cardroom to Soon Crack Top 5 Biggest Online Poker Sites

Winning Poker, Americas Cardroom to Soon Crack Top 5 Biggest Online Poker Sites

Good things come to those who wait and the waiting is just about over as the Winning Poker Network and its marquee brand, Americas Cardroom..

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New exciting casino games from Thunderkick

The most famous Swedish casino game developer is, without a doubt, NetEnt. NetEnt has more than a 1000 employees and are registered on the stock market NASDAQ Stockholm, Large Cap. While NetEnt currently is leading the race among casino game developers in Sweden, there are other companies in the casino game developing space that are rapidly catching up. One of the smaller and most promising firms in the field is Thunderkick. 

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Books Get Off to Strong Start 2016 NFL Week 13 With Vikings Cover

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. 

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Macau Reports Revenue Increase for 4th Straight Month

The world’s biggest casino hub of Macau posted a 14.4 percent rise in gambling revenue in November, a fourth month of growth after more than two years of decline

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Man Shot Over Gambling Debt

Man Shot Over Gambling Debt

A Palm Beach Gardens, Florida man was shot over an apparent gambling debt this week according to CBS 12.

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Patrick Mahoney Wins $564,227 at Rock ‘N’ Roll Poker Open Championship

Patrick Mahoney from Winona, Minn. walked away with $564,227 after winning first place in the $3,500 buy-in Seminole Hard Rock “Rock ‘n’ Roll” Poker Open

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Girlfriend of Slain Australian Mobster Bombarded With Threats, Hitman Speaks Out

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

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Bookies Behaving Badly, Part 13: The Curious Case of the Clueless Culosi

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.

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President-Elect Trump Meets With Man Who Brought Down Online Poker in US

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

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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.

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Paddy Power Prosecuted but Spared Criminal Convictions

Paddy Power Prosecuted but Spared Criminal Convictions

Ireland’s biggest bookmaker appeared in court in recent days charged along with four other companies for violating anti-spam regulations.

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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.

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Americas Cardroom Biggest Online Super Series Yet Drops This December

Americas Cardroom Biggest Online Super Series Yet Drops This December

You read a little about Americas Cardroom and their unprecedented upcoming Online Super Series the other day here on Gambling911.com. 

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Brian Hastings Retires From Poker

Brian Hastings Retires From Poker

Big name poker pro Brian Hastings, who has earned over $6 million in live tournaments and online poker play, says he is leaving the game of poker for good to focus full time on his new business venture UniTea.

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