Gambling News by House of Odds

Government to get millions in assets under agreement. Inside the illicit gambling network they built in Austin convenience stores and unmarked storefronts, the men were known as Sam, Jimmy and Doctor.Federal convictions for video gambling boss, associates (Austin American-Statesman)

The accused ring leader in one of Austin's largest illegal gambling operations faces up to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty Monday to charges of gambling and conspiracy to commit money laundering.Gambling ring leader pleads guilty to charges (KVUE Austin)

The owner and four employees of Middletown's Club Roosevelt were arrested and charged with illegally selling alcohol, gambling and other crimes Saturday.NEW: Club Roosevelt owner, employees charged with illegal alcohol sales, gambling (Middletown Journal)

Know thyself, Socrates said. Aaron Ross does. The Texas cornerback, one of the top prospects at his position available in this month's NFL draft, fully understands his gambling ways on the field, accurately assesses the risk-reward factors and does not hesitate when asked if he or his girlfriend Sanya Richards, a gold medal winner in the Athens Olympics is the better athlete. "She is," Ross says.Ross heads trio of Texas DBs ready to storm NFL draft (USA Today)

A visiting Australian expert in problem gambling says governments need to shoulder some of the blame for convictions stemming from addictions to pokie machines.Govt must share blame for problem gambling (NZPA via Yahoo!Xtra News)