Lock Poker Signs on Two New Pros
Lock Poker has signed on two new pros and four more are expected to come on board next week.
QuickTender / UseMyWallet Funds Not Going Through in US
QuickTender / UseMyWallet has stopped sending funds to US players.
California Wants Online Poker Legalized Now
California Senator Lou Correa has amended his California bill SB40 in an effort to legalize online poker in the state before federal legislation is passed.
Correa has marked his bill with an “urgency category”, resulting in the bill remaining active to progress at this year’s legislative phase without having to beat committee deadlines.
The only thing needed, a signature from Democratic California Governor Jerry Brown.
Gambling, Tobacco, Firearms and Dairy No Longer Taboo Subjects at Facebook
Facebook, the powerful social media website, has reportedly loosened its policy on promotions around gambling, tobacco, dairy, age, residency and firearms.
Galaxy Casino Opens in Macau: Price Tag $2 Billion
With a price tag of just $2 billion (that’s with a “b”), the extravagant Galaxy Casino opened in Macau, the world’s largest gambling Mecca.
For Las Vegas Sands, the House Edge is Geographical Diversity
The entire article from the Daily Finance can be read here
Doyle Brunson Abrupt Exit from DoylesRoom Like Ronald McDonald Leaving McDonalds
Doyle Brunson Leaves DoylesRoom.com (a Gambling911.com Exclusive)
The legendary poker pro and dear friend of this website, Doyle Brunson, has left DoylesRoom.com, Gambling911.com can report exclusively.
Premiership Matches This Weekend Will Yield 35,000 bets an hour for Sportingbet
UB.com, Absolute Poker Part Ways With Pros
Blanca Games Inc. (“Blanca”), operator of online poker rooms Absolute Poker and UB, issued the following statement today:
“Recently, Absolute Poker and UB ceased their U.S.-facing operations due to legal developments in the United States. To ensure the on-going viability of the business, it has been necessary to downsize certain aspects of Absolute Poker’s and UB’s operations. These efficiency measures have been taken to enable the brands to continue to operate their non-U.S.-facing business.
2011 Kentucky Derby Sets Record: $165.2 Million in Wagers
The 2011 Kentucky Derby brought in a record $165.2 million in wagers, and that is not including bets taken online.
All-sources wagering on the Kentucky Derby card was $165.2 million, the third-highest in Derby history and an increase of 1.5 percent over the prior year's $162.7 million. All-sources handle on the Derby race itself was $112.0 million, flat with 2010's $112.7 million. Churchill Downs returned $135.3 million to bettors, which amounts to 81.9 percent of total wagering on the Derby Day race card.
Somach: Expect Exodus of Online Poker Shills
The announcement Wednesday by poker pro Dusty "Leatherass" Schmidt that he's quitting as paid spokesman for online poker room Poker Stars is likely the start of a trend.
US Feds Seize Home of Playboy Playmate Destiny Davis in Online Poker Crackdown
Breaking: Absolute Poker and UB to focus on Non-U.S Markets and Software Biz
Note: This is the official statement released by UB.com, Absolute Poker and Blanca Games Inc. by their Public Relations Department directly to Gambling911.com.
Macau Casino Revenue up 44.6 Percent
(Reuters) - Casino revenue in Macau, the world's biggest gaming market, rose 44.6 percent in April to 20.5 billion patacas ($2.56 billion).
UB.com Loses More Than Three Quarters of Its Online Poker Traffic
It’s been a hard fall for UB.com and Absolute Poker as the network has lost more than three quarters of its online poker traffic post-indictments.
UB.com and Absolute Poker were caught up in an April 15 crackdown by US law enforcement along with PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker. Each were charged with money laundering and bank fraud. The three sites also had their domain names seized by the US Justice Department.
