Gambling News
Prosecutors File Motion to Protect Secret Witness at Aging Mobster's Trial
Prosecutors in Boston filed a motion to protect the identity of a “secret” witness in the murder trial of former 84-year-old mob boss Francis “Cadillac Frank” Salemme. They called it a "matter of life or death".
Online Poker Could be Coming to New York as Early as Next Month
While getting the state of Pennsylvania to legalize online poker was a huge get for the industry, the big Kahuna would most certainly be New York State.
Joe 'The Bookie' Says He Won't Be Impacted by Supreme Court Ruling Legalizing U.S. Sports Betting
Since last Monday's stunning Supreme Court decision that now allows legalized sports betting in states that are open to the activitiy, Gambling911.com has been hearing from bookmakers, agents and Pay Per Heads (not to mention actuual online sportsbook operators). All appear to be in agreement: The Supreme Court ruling will have little if any negative impact upon their businesses, at least not in the short term.
Bet365 Expected to Keep Main Hub in Gibraltar?
Bet365 says it will retain its strong presence in, and commitment to, Gibraltar despite confirming reports this weekend of a move to Malta. The company currently employs some 1000 employees in Gibraltar.
Bet365 Announces Surprise Move to Malta
Bet365 – one of the world’s leading online gambling groups – has finalised plans to relocate its operations to Malta from Gibraltar as soon as the UK exits the European Union next year, The Sunday Times of Malta can reveal.
Jailed Man Claims Vegas Mass Shooter Railed Against Government, Would Be Confiscating Guns
A man who says he met Las Vegas mass shooter Stephen Paddock less than a month before the Oct. 1 attack told authorities that Paddock had ranted against the government and warned that law enforcement and the military would start confiscating guns.
Monster Byte Review
Here Gambling911.com reviews Monster Byte, which claims to have been founded in 2013 and creates white label cryptocasinos, fully optimized for mobile devices.
Poker Pro Mike Matusow 'F*** You All Haters!'
Poker pro Mike "The Mouth Matusow" is telling some of his followers to "f*** off" via Twitter.....but he may have good reason.
BetPhoenix, Skybook Group of Online Sportsbooks to Enhance Cryptocurrency Offerings
Speaking to Gambling911.com exclusively this past week, the BetPhoenix/Skybook Group revealed their plans to offer more cryptocurrency options ahead of the new NFL and College Football seasons.
Nguyen: 'Bitcoin Cash Can Function for Higher Level Technical Programming'
nChain has started working on a proof-of-concept for a high level language and associated compiler that will enable programming with more sophisticated language capabilities, more sophisticated applications on Bitcoin Cash.
Bitcoin Cash 'Sexy' - 'All Other Coins Can Go in the Trash'
Coingeek.com founder Calvin Ayre celebrated his first ever cryptocurrency conference with a boat party in Hong Kong.
What is the Easiest and Fastest Way to Make Money While in College? Become a Bookie
College is a busy time in a young adultís life, and sometimes it can be a bit overwhelming with all the class work and studying. Between going to class, studying and being a part of the campus social scene it also can be a very expensive experience as well. This often makes it very hard for college students to find time for at least a part-time job that can help them earn some money to pay for everything.
Jason Koon Takes $3.6m for the Short Deck Triton Event
Jason Koon had an exciting final table to beat Xuan Tan heads up for the title with high stakes legend Phil Ivey busting in third.
$160k Added to Sit & Crush Rake Race on Americas Cardroom
We’ve got a massive promotion underway here at Americas Cardroom for our tournament, Sit & Go, and Jackpot Poker players. From May 5th - June 1st, we’re adding $40,000 into our Sit & Crush weekly progressive points race ($160,000 total), rewarding huge extra cash to our top 60 finishers every 7 days.
Phil Ivey Survives, One of 13 Still Playing in Triton Super High Roller Series
The Triton Super High Roller Series featured some of the game’s biggest names, with 50 entries (including 18 re-entries) anteing up.
Half of Americans Support Legalized Sports Betting, 37 Percent Oppose
The Fairleigh Dickinson University poll conducted shortly before the U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way for states to legalize sports betting found that 50 percent of Americans favor it, with 37 percent opposed.
Royal Wedding Odds - 1st to Say 'I Do'
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will say "I Do" on Saturday, but who will say it first? You can bet on that!!!
Meghan Markle's Mum's Hat Color Odds - Royal Wedding
There are about a dozen or so prop bets being offered for Saturday's Royal Wedding with lots of wagering action expected throughout the UK, Europe and North America in particular.
Royal Wedding Odds - Harry and Meghan - Color of the Queen's Hat
You will be able to bet on the color of Queen Elizabeth's hat at Saturday's Royal Wedding between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
Royal Wedding Betting Odds - Prince Harry Meghan and Meghan Markle
The Royal Wedding between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will take place on Saturday 19 May, at midday local London Time and morning in North America.
Poker Pro Involved in Fatal Hit and Run Makes Court Appearance
A professional poker player accused of causing a deadly crash then leaving the scene was able to post $100,000 bond Thursday morning.
ACC More Madness, More Betting With 72 Team Proposal
The ACC plans to propose legislation to expand the NCAA tournament field from 68 to 72 teams, commissioner John Swofford said at the conclusion of the league's spring meetings in Amelia Island, Florida.
Study Reveals Most Millennials Find Casinos Depressing
47% of US adults aged 18-34 think casinos are depressing, compared to one-third who disagree with that assessment.
Phil Ivey vs Patrik Antonius - €1million Super High Roller Cash Game (WATCH)
Two big name players stand to take home a piece of the €8million on the table as part of the Super High Roller cash game live from the 2018 Triton series in Montenegro.
Hellmuth Cries Hypocrisy With Court Ruling on Sports Betting
While much of the gambling world was ecstatic over the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that sports betting can now be legalized in all fifty states, one man cried foul.
Jacksonville Race Track Challenges a Florida Decision Banning Slots
The big news this week was a Supreme Court decision that opens the door to legalized sports betting for individual states within their borders. On the undercard of court cases involving the real money gambling industry is a court battle with the state of Florida and the Jacksonville Kennel Club.
Bookmaking for Dummies in Wake of Supreme Court Decision
Even dummies can be bookmakers, especially now that the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled sports betting legal in all 50 states just as long as legislators in those states pass individual laws and regulations allowing such activity.
Study Finds Bitcoin Energy Consumption Off the Charts
An alarming new study has discovered that bitcoin uses up an astonishing amount of energy and it is only getting worse.
NCAA Embraces Supreme Court Ruling on Gambling With Its Own Change in Policy
In the wake of a landmark Supreme Court decision Monday that erased a decades old prohibition on sports wagering in all but a handful of states, the NCAA has changed its policy on where college championships can be held.
UK Cuts Top Stake on Fixed Odds Gambling Terminals From 100 Pounds to 2
Britain will cut the maximum stake on fixed-odds betting terminals to just two pounds after the government opted to try to tackle problem gambling and rejected claims that such a big reduction could cost thousands of jobs.
