Tottenham winger Andros Townsend has received a four-month ban by the Football Association (FA) for match betting on football games. Townsend is not accused of wagering on matches he was a part of, but nevertheless found himself in hot water and fined £18K for breaching the FA’s player betting regulations. Three months of the ban have been suspended until July 1st, 2016 and will be enforced if the footballer gets into any more trouble during that time-frame. An independent regulatory commission imposed the sanctions. The promising 21 year old talent is expected to be available again for the start of…

From iGaming Business British online and land-based gaming operator William Hill is hoping to raise approximately £375 million after announcing a scheme that will see it issue seven-year corporate bonds to institutional investors from tomorrow. London-based William Hill revealed that proceeds from the initiative will be used to repay £275 million in short-term bridge loans that were taken on as part of its acquisition in March of Sportingbet Australia along with April’s purchase from Playtech Limited of the 29 percent stake in its William Hill Online joint venture. “The remainder of the proceeds will be used to clear down outstanding…

From SBR Forum A Bulldog777 (unrated) player has filed a sportsbook complaint. The user joined Bulldog777 in early May and deposited £200. He received a 50% bonus and began wagering, eventually increasing his balance to £817. Bulldog777 allegedly confiscated his balance without word more than two weeks ago. Bulldog777 has since closed their sportsbook while keeping the casino open. Bulldog777 website notice to players: “Technical issues with the sportsbook software provider have forced us to temporarily block player access. All casino games are still available.” SBR is following up with Bulldog777 for comment. Bulldog777 players with feedback are encouraged to…

From RGJ.com Kentucky Derby winner Orb is set to take on Preakness winner Oxbow in the Belmont Stakes on Saturday following a workout that had trainer Shug McGaughey declaring his colt ready for another race. “If he has a good week, he’s a go,” McGaughey said Sunday morning at Belmont Park after Orb worked 4 furlongs in 48.30 seconds with exercise rider Jenn Patterson aboard. “He came off the track playing a little bit. He’s been eating well all week, and if he doesn’t show any ill effects of anything, I see no reason why (he won’t run).” Patterson guided…

From Las Vegas Sun A bill stopping small casinos and slot bars from running sports and race books has been signed into law by Gov. Brian Sandoval. The bill, Senate Bill 416, was sought by the Nevada Resort Association, which represents many of the major casinos in Las Vegas. Bars and small casinos with restricted slot licenses for 15 or less machines will be prohibited from having kiosks in their business where a customer can place a wager on a sporting event or horse race. During testimony at the Legislature, representatives of the small casinos said this would mean the…

From Gambling 911 One lucky customer of BetOnline has just won a 25-team parlay after betting $300.  His total take – an amazing $17,404.51. or those who don’t know, a parlay bet requires all picks within that parlay to win.  As such, because there are multiple teams that must win, the payout odds go up tremendously for each team added. In this case, the customer in question wagered on multi-sports parlays that included both soccer (international football) and the French Open. FULL STORY