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‘Degenerate Gambler’ Busted in 15 Mil Cross-Country Pot Ring

An elderly Gambino family captain was among those busted for running a $15 million cross-country pot-distribution operation, prosecutors announced Tuesday.

Submitted by on, Wed, 07/20/2016 - 09:30

Donald Trump RNC Speech: ‘Build The Wall’, ‘Crooked Hillary’ Betting Odds

You can now bet how many times GOP presumptive nominee Donald J. Trump will utter the phrase “Build The Wall” and “Crooked Hillary” courtesy of Gambling911.com-endorsed BetOnline here.

Submitted by on, Tue, 07/19/2016 - 19:18

Bet the Total Number of Boo Breaks Taken by Trump During RNC Speech

You can bet the total number of boo breaks presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump will need to take during periods in which he gets booed (assuming he gets booed) during his Thursday RNC speech in Cleveland.

Submitted by on, Tue, 07/19/2016 - 18:52

Oddsmakers: Trump Not Likely to Mention ‘Black Lives Matter’ at RNC Cleveland

If you think presumptive GOP nominee Donald J. Trump will utter the words “Black Lives Matter”, bet it here and win $26 for every $10 bet.

Submitted by on, Tue, 07/19/2016 - 18:31

GOP Convention Betting Odds: Will Trump Mention Bernie Sanders?

Our good friends at Gambling911.com-endorsed BetOnline are offering GOP Convention betting odds on whether presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump mentions Bernie Sanders.

Submitted by on, Tue, 07/19/2016 - 17:21

RNC Cleveland Trump Speech Betting Odds: Will He Say ‘All Lives Matter’

Our good friends at Gambling911.com-endorsed BetOnline are offering odds on possible Donald Trump catchphrases at this week’s RNC Cleveland with one being Will He Say “All Lives Matter”.

Submitted by on, Tue, 07/19/2016 - 16:54

Twitch Shuts Down Phantoml0rd Channel After Allegations of CSGOShuffle Odds Rigging

The popular social media video streaming website Twitch has shut down a channel belonging to eSports star James Varga (aka Phantom0rd) amidst allegations of odds rigging.

Submitted by on, Tue, 07/19/2016 - 15:56

Are Daily Fantasy Sports Legal in Colorado: Can I Play DraftKings, FanDuel?

Colorado is one of the few states that have specifically legalized Daily Fantasy Sports. As such, the likes of DraftKings and FanDuel are permitted.

Submitted by on, Tue, 07/19/2016 - 12:16

Thomas Fuller Wins Title and $116K on HPT

Thomas Fuller, former poker pro turned teacher, added $116,242 to his career earnings total Monday evening by winning the Heartland Poker Tour (HPT) Main Event at Golden Gates Casino & Poker Parlour.

Submitted by on, Tue, 07/19/2016 - 10:09

Al Ross, Busted in 1998, is Back in the Game With a New DFS Site

It won't be long before you will be able to go into your local sports bar and, utilizing a small betting kiosk there, legally wager on daily fantasy sports.

Submitted by on, Mon, 07/18/2016 - 22:23

At Least 6 States Adopt Fantasy Sports Laws; 21 Others Don't

The daily fantasy sports industry notched some wins but failed to capture a majority of states after an all-out push this year to preserve its legality amid concerns the online games amount to illegal sports betting operations.

Submitted by on, Mon, 07/18/2016 - 21:00

Cliff Josephy Headlines Final 27 In 2016 World Series of Poker Main Event

Gambling911.com has your latest World Series of Poker news and results including some of the sideline stories our readers have come to enjoy.

Submitted by on, Mon, 07/18/2016 - 19:12

PA Casinos Rake in Record Revenue

Revenue from Pennsylvania’s 12 casinos hit a record high in the just-completed fiscal year, as dollars lost by gamblers rose 3.6 percent.

Submitted by on, Mon, 07/18/2016 - 16:57

Manipulation of Odds Accusation in CS:GO Shuffle Skin

Reports that another CS:GO skin owner was allegedly manipulating odds on his respective gambling skin while failing to disclose his ownership interest.

Submitted by on, Mon, 07/18/2016 - 10:37

Mentally Ill Man Who Dragged Woman Around Bookie Shop Gets Suspended Sentence

A man with physical and mental issues who dragged a woman around a bookmaking shop by her coat has received a suspended prison sentence.

Submitted by on, Mon, 07/18/2016 - 00:17

Great Britain Reaffirms Commitment to Gibraltar, Online Gambling Sector Post-Brexit

Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson reaffirmed Britain's commitment to Gibraltar on Saturday and said it would fully involve the territory in its discussions with the European Union following last month's vote to leave the bloc.

Submitted by on, Sun, 07/17/2016 - 20:33

South Carolina Coastal Plain Bookies, Pay Per Heads: Florence, Orangeburg

For many who reside in the Northeast and travel to and from South Florida by automobile, Florence in the South Carolina Coastal Plain is known as the midway point along Highway I-95 with its barrage of chain hotels scattered across a handful of exits.

Submitted by on, Sun, 07/17/2016 - 17:55

Fox News ‘Terrorism Expert’ Lied About Being in CIA: Was Actually a Bookie

A regular on Fox News since 2002, Wayne Simmons was sentenced to 33 months in prison Friday for lying about being in the CIA and frequently appearing on that channel under the guise of a “terrorism expert”.

Submitted by on, Sun, 07/17/2016 - 16:57

New eSports Gambling Platform Launches Out of Costa Rica

Breakout Gaming, the online gaming entertainment company offering poker, sports wagering, casino games, fantasy sports and other gaming options from Costa Rica will soon be launching two new platforms powered by the company’s own Breakout Coin.

Submitted by on, Sun, 07/17/2016 - 12:44

Spartanburg, Greenville SC Bookies, Pay Per Heads

There are countless numbers of bookies catering to those in the Spartanburg and Greenville areas of South Carolina. Pay Per Head businesses serving this region will be located outside the US.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sat, 07/16/2016 - 22:34

Piedmont Area Bookies – Pay Per Head Businesses - South Carolina

There are hundreds of bookies residing in the Piedmont area of South Carolina and the Pay Per Head firms are more than happy to serve them.

Submitted by on, Sat, 07/16/2016 - 22:10

SC Bookies, Pay Per Heads

Bookies are plentiful throughout South Carolina (SC), which is comprised of four geographical regions (the Piedmont/Foothills, Mountains, Midlands and the Coastal Plains).

Submitted by on, Sat, 07/16/2016 - 21:22

Get Rid of Gambling, Alcohol Culture at NRL, First Openly Gay Player Says

The first openly gay NRL player, Ian Roberts, says that the rugby league’s close ties to gambling and drinking is upsetting and unacceptable.

Submitted by on, Sat, 07/16/2016 - 11:37

ESPN.com: Can Valve Realign the eSports Gambling Econsystem?

The past few months have seen a meaningful surge in coverage surrounding the betting side of the esports industry, and it hasn't been pretty, remarks Bryce Blum of ESPN.com.

Submitted by on, Fri, 07/15/2016 - 19:00

Bubble Boy Adam Furgatch Gets Entry Into Next Year’s Championship

The biggest news of the day Thursday was reaching the money, somewhat ahead of schedule.

Submitted by on, Fri, 07/15/2016 - 13:23

Feds and Historians Got It Wrong About Jimmy Hoffa Death

Teamster boss Jimmy Hoffa was killed by Detroit mobsters 41 years ago, not those from Philadelphia and New Jersey as previously thought.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Fri, 07/15/2016 - 11:26

Many Sought Refuge in Nice Casinos During Latest Terrorist Attack

The driver of a heavy truck plowed into a crowd watching Bastille Day fireworks in the French Riviera city of Nice late on Thursday, officials said.

Submitted by on, Thu, 07/14/2016 - 23:01

Twitch Pulls Plug on Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Skin Gambling

The social video streaming site Twitch has warned its streamers not to broadcast or promote Counter-Strike: Global Offensive on its service.

Submitted by on, Thu, 07/14/2016 - 21:38

Trump Picks Pence as VP at 1-3 Odds

Presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump has picked Indiana Governor Mike Pence as his running mate for Vice President, sources close to Roll Call revealed early Thursday afternoon.

Submitted by on, Thu, 07/14/2016 - 12:37

Thieves Caught on Video Stealing Safe From Paddy Power Bookie Shop

A group of thieves dressed in black were seen using a wooden plank to load a safe stolen from a Paddy Power shop into a black van.

Submitted by on, Thu, 07/14/2016 - 12:16