High Stakes Gambler Suing Vegas Casino Amends Lawsuit

A high-stakes gambler who is suing a Las Vegas casino and its former president has amended his lawsuit, Gambling 911 can reveal in an exclusive report!

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Mar/13/2024

Sports Betting Film 'Now Place Your Bets' Looks for a Sequel

In an exclusive interview with Gambling 911, Tobler, who is also a longtime sports handicapper and radio/TV host, said the sequel will cover the history of sports betting from the year 2000, where the first film left off, through the present day.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Feb/28/2024

Doyle Brunson Will Be a Clue on JEOPARDY!

The popular TV game show Jeopardy! is to feature a clue about recently-deceased poker great Doyle Brunson in an upcoming episode, Gambling 911 can reveal exclusively!

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Jan/04/2024

New Betting Exchange Gambyl Taking a Gamble on North American Market

Gambling 911 recently sat down with Gambyl’s head honcho, Dan Nedelko, at the company‘s headquarters for a wide-ranging interview about the company and its future.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Dec/20/2023

Unibet Employees Left in Dark About Sportsbook's Impending Closure

Unibet Employees Left in Dark About Sportsbook's Impending Closure

“We were all kept in the dark. I’m shocked to hear this. We all are.”

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Dec/01/2023

The Future is Now for Zetly and Fans of Sports

To get a better understanding of how the future is now for Zetly and its clients, Gambling 911 recently sat down with Zetly Fueling Sports Chief Executive Officer Michal Glijer at the company‘s headquarters in the Polish capital.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Nov/13/2023

Transmira Transforming Gambling Industry

Transmira has been developing new applications for virtual reality, some of which could be used in gambling, specifically online gambling.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Oct/31/2023

ESPN Makes Changes to ‘Daily Wager’ Sports Betting Show: One Co-Host Fired

The show is moving back to the East Coast after being based in Las Vegas since 2020.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Aug/28/2023

Teacher at Center of BetMGM Cancelled $214K Bet Controversy Says He Saw Nothing Wrong With Odds

Also tells Gambling911 he received star treatment first day back to school, including congratulations from the principal.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Aug/23/2023

Billy Walters Tells ESPN: Phil Mickelson Sent Me to Prison!

Billy Walters Tells ESPN: Phil Mickelson Sent Me to Prison!

Sports betting icon Billy Walters threw pro golfer Phil Mickelson under a bus Thursday night on national television, but only because, Walters said, Mickelson threw him under one first.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Aug/20/2023

Pro Sports Bettor Spanky Agrees BetMGM Should Never Have Cancelled Teacher's $214K Bet

One of the world’s most famous professional sports bettors has spoken out on the ongoing controversy involving sportsbook BetMGM refusing to pay out over $200,000 in winning wagers to a Virginia high school special education teacher and agrees with the decision to finally pay him.  Here's his take.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Aug/19/2023

Gambling 911 World Exclusive: Teacher Stiffed by Sportsbook Hires Lawyer to Recover $215K

Blockbuster story goes viral across the Net as Virginia Lottery now in communication with BetMGM and player.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Aug/15/2023

Gambling 911 World Exclusive: Government Agency Investigating BetMGM for Stiffing Special Ed Teacher

Gambling 911 World Exclusive: Government Agency Investigating BetMGM for Stiffing Special Ed Teacher

The Virginia Lottery, a government agency that regulates all gambling in the State of Virginia, is investigating a situation in which a Virginia teacher won $214,500 betting on the women’s World Cup with sportsbook BetMGM.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Aug/09/2023

What is Combat IQ? Just the Next Generation of Sports Wagering

What is Combat IQ?  Just the Next Generation of Sports Wagering

"We use blockchain technology to ensure the data we gather and analyze remains tamper-proof and reliable. Every punch, kick or action recorded is stored in a way that can't be altered retroactively, providing our partners with the utmost confidence in the accuracy and integrity of the information they receive..."

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Jul/24/2023

Gambling911 Confirms Report of Casino Executive's Departure

Gambling911 Confirms Report of Casino Executive's Departure

Gambling 911 has confirmed a report that a high-ranking casino executive who may be linked to an illegal bookmaking operation is out of a job.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Jul/18/2023

Unibet Tells Customers: Clean Up Your Act!!!

Signs at sportsbook warn customers that if they don’t get the smell out, they can get the hell out.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Apr/27/2023

Gambling911 World Exclusive: Las Vegas Agent and Poker Pro Steve Prentky AKA Steve Penny Dead

Penny had been on life support for more than a week and plug was finally pulled early Thursday morning.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Apr/20/2023

Sports Betting Architect Lesniak in Hot Political Feud

Sports Betting Architect Lesniak in Hot Political Feud

Accusations of murder, hired hitmen and "wacko political consultants".... another day in NJ politics.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Mar/20/2023

Architect of US Legal Sports Betting Ray Lesniak Mulls Congressional Bid

He sits down with Gambling911's Thomas Somach to discuss future plans.  "I’ve done what needed to get done to bring legalized sports betting and Internet gaming to America."

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Mar/16/2023

Deadbeat Sports Tout Teddy Covers Now Plying His Trade on TV

Deadbeat Sports Tout Teddy Covers Now Plying His Trade on TV

A sports handicapper who couldn’t pay his bills and lost his house in a foreclosure Is now co-hosting a nationally syndicated sports betting television show, advising viewers who to bet on to make money!

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Feb/10/2023