Entertainment
AGA Uses ‘Runner, Runner’ Film to Highlight Ills of Current Online Gambling Sector
Executives with the American Gaming Association (AGA) want everyone to know that today’s online gambling industry is unregulated with shady operators who offer paybacks to corrupt Banana republic politicians and routinely throw deadbeat gamblers into alligator infested waters.
‘Money Talks’ Slick but Lacks Substance: Debuts to Poor Ratings
The production value on “Money Talks” didn’t disappoint. The rest of the CNBC Prime new program seemed more staged than reality television, however (as if reality television is really real to begin with).
Mark Wahlberg Wants to Remake ‘The Gambler’
Let’s go from the absurd (“Runner, Runner”) to what could turn out to be the sublime. Mark Wahlberg is looking to reprise the role of Axel Freed as a New York City English professor with a gambling addiction that begins to spiral out of control.
Controversial ‘Money Talks’ Premieres on CNBC Prime Tuesday Night (Video)
A reality show about sports betting that some have argued has little to do with reality at all will make its debut Tuesday night on CNBC Prime. “Money Talks” takes viewers inside the world of Steve Stevens, a sports handicapper who runs VIP Sports out of Las Vegas.
PR Agency Exec Ronn Torossian: ‘Runner, Runner Won’t be Good for Industry’
It doesn’t take a genius to figure out that “Runner, Runner” which will be in movie theatres worldwide in a month staring Justin Timberlake and Ben Affleck won’t bring good news for the off-shore gambling business. The movie, which was produced by Leonardo DiCaprio, and written by Brian Koppelman and David Levien purports to show the insides of Costa Rica and the online gambling business.
Poker Pro Dan Bilzerian Sues ‘Lone Survivor’ Producers for Reduced Acting Role
Colorful poker pro Dan Bilzerian is suing producers of the upcoming film “Lone Survivor”, claiming he loaned the project $1 million in exchange for at least eight minutes of screen time and 80 words of dialogue. Instead, he got less than one minute and one line.
Producer Peter Berg is named in the suit filed Wednesday in Los Angeles Superior Court.
‘Runner, Runner’ Film Paints Online Poker in Bad Light Claim Vegas Bigwigs (Video)
Before he is set to start filming the latest “Batman” installment, Ben Affleck will appear on the big screen in a movie about online poker, “Runner, Runner”.
Online Poker Film ‘Runner Runner’ Opens in September (Video)
A film about the online poker industry opens in September and stars the likes of Justin Timberlake and Ben Affleck.
It remains to be seen how true to form the film actually is. “Runner Runner” does take place in “a remote island location”, though most of the location shooting occurred in Puerto Rico.
Breaking Bad Betting Odds: Will Walter White Sr. Die
“Breaking Bad” betting odds were now available from BetOnline as the final season has begun.
The big question: Will Walter White Sr. die?
Beyonce, Rihanna, Others to be Held Hostage by Online Gambling Trade Dispute
The tiny Caribbean island of Antigua is looking to be compensated by the US as part of its $3.4 billion World Trade Organization victory. The two nations have been immersed in a decade-long dispute over Internet gambling.
Breaking News: Poker Entertainment Network Antes Up and Goes All in on Poker
Los Angeles, CA – All bets are on when the Poker Entertainment Network (PEN) premieres December 2013. PEN, the first network ever of its kind in North America, is designed to bring viewers 24/7 access to exclusive poker-related content. PEN has secured agreements with Cable, Satellite, and Broadband providers to deliver poker entertainment to millions of homes throughout the US and Canada. From the most elite players and passionate fans to the most casual of viewers, everyone tuning in to PEN will rake in the winnings of riveting and compelling content and coverage.
Poker Entertainment Network to Launch in December on Cable
A cable network dedicated to the poker industry, Poker Entertainment Network, is scheduled to launch in December 2013. Gambling911.com is the first media outlet to break this news.
An official release was anticipated later in the day on Monday.
Latest Odds: A-Rod to be Suspended, Sharknado Ratings
Here are your odds on current news stories for A-Rod getting suspended and the OVER/UNDER on Sharknado’s ratings courtesy of Gambling911.com.
The odds of Alex Rodriguez being suspended indefinitely (and perhaps forever) were set at 1/10.
Major League Baseball is determined to suspend A-Rod for violation of a league anti-doping policy. Rodriguez is alleged to have been treated with human growth hormone.
Wayne Root: ‘Every Single Exec at CNBC Should be Fired’ Over ‘Money Talks’
Responding to the controversy over CNBC’s decision to air a sports handicapping reality series “Money Talks” based on something that arguably may not be reality at all, one of the more colorful Vegas sports handicappers blasted the network’s decision.
Wayne Root, who runs the sports handicapping service Winning Edge, tells Gambling911.com, “I'd say every single executive at CNBC should be fired immediately.”
CNBC Comes Under Fire for ‘Money Talks’ Reality Series: Capper Scammed Elderly
CNBC’s announcement that they will be airing a new sports handicapping reality series this fall called “Money Talks” is beginning to cause quite a backlash.
Dying Poker Pro, ‘Simpsons’ Creator Sam Simon Giving Away His Fortune
Sam Simon, creator of “The Simpsons’ animated television series and a fixture on the World Series of Poker scene in past years, disclosed he only has a few months to live.
South Carolina Bookie Brett Parker Murder Case to Be Featured on ‘Dateline’
This Friday (July 26, 2013), ‘Dateline’ on NBC will feature a segment on South Carolina bookie Brett Parker entitled “Mystery at Ascot Estates”.
The show, which will air at 9 pm EST, features interviews with friends and associates of Parker’s wife, Tammy Jo Parker. Brett is currently serving a life sentence for shooting to death Tammy Jo and a sports betting clerk, Bryan Capnerhurst.
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department’s lead investigator is also interviewed by “Dateline”.
Poker Pros Sexting Names a la ‘Carlos Danger’ AKA Anthony Weiner
So a lot of people are wondering, what would their sexting names be in the wake of New York City Mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner being revealed as none other than Carlos Danger.
Royal Baby Name Favorite George Wins Out: Bookies Lose
Prince William and Kate’s new bundle of joy now has a name, and the favorite among oddsmakers has won out.
George Alexander Louis is the birth name given to the Royal Baby. This was the near even-odds favorite amongst bookmakers, who likely took a bit of a hit with this wager.
ESPN 2013 World Series of Poker Schedule Released
ESPN has unveiled its 2013 World Series of Poker broadcast schedule, which kicked off Tuesday night (July 23).
ESPN’s coverage will be broadcast Tuesday nights in two hour blocks from July 23 right through October 29. Airings will start at 9 pm EST.
Norman Chad and Lon McEachern will call the action.
Betting on the Royal Baby Exceeds $1.5 Million
The bookies have at least one more day to keep the bets coming in on the name of Prince William and his wife Kate’s newborn. A name will not be selected on Tuesday, it was revealed following the first appearance of the royal baby.
Royal Baby Name Predictions from Mommy Woo – Latest Odds
For those of you looking to place a bet on the name of the Royal baby, here are a few predictions from Yours Truly, Mommy of a one year old, Jenny Woo.
George at 7/4 was the odds-on favorite and, while conventional, who names their kid George in this day and age? A little too conventional if you ask us. Then again, Princess Diana did name her second child Harry when that name was a little out of vogue.
Royal Baby Name Betting: George, James, Alexander Among Favorites
Thank you Prince William and Kate for helping the online bookmakers fill a void during what is typically a slow betting season as hundreds of thousands of bets are being taken on the Royal baby and what his name might be.
Ladbrokes Takes 50,000 Bets on Royal Baby’s Name: Won’t be Alexandra
One of the UK’s biggest online bookmakers confirms having taken approximately 50,000 bets on the name of the newborn Royal baby.
Prince William and his wife Kate announced the birth of their son Monday evening local time. The name, however, was yet to be disclosed. Most of the early wagers were coming in on Alexandra, however, it can already be assumed punters lost out with that one being that they did not have a little girl.
Ray Romano on Why Comedians Don’t Make Good Poker Players (Video)
The folks from Quadjacks.com compiled 10 of their favorite hallway interviews at this year’s World Series of Poker.
Among those interviews, American comedian Ray Romano talks about why comedians make poor poker players. He’s been entering the WSOP event for the last 6 years now.
As he puts it in this interview, he “looks forward to it all year, and it’s devastating when you bust.”
From Quadjacks.com:
Royal Baby Born: It’s a Boy!
Kate Middleton has given birth. The baby is a boy!
That announcement essentially canceled out the favorite among baby names, which was Alexandra.
For those out there who had bets on the weight of the Royal baby, that number came in at 8 pounds, 6 ounces.
UK bookmakers the likes of Paddy Power have admitted to making a killing on the Royal baby betting options.
Will and Kate’s First Child Baby Odds: UK Bookmakers Cashing In
Any day now and Kate Middleton’s baby should be born. The folks at Paddy Power are offering odds on everything from Will and Kate’s first child’s name, to hair colour to first word spoken.
The date of birth and weight of first child odds were also being offered.
‘Casino Royale’ Actor Paul Bhattacharjee Found Dead Near Cliff
British actor Paul Bhattachariee has been found dead near the cliffs of East Sussix, England.
Bhattachariee played the role of a doctor in the James Bond film “Casino Royale” and is also known for appearing in the film “EastEnders” as the character Inzaman Ahmed.
Bhattachariee disappeared from a theatre on July 10.
The 53-year-old Bhattachariee’s death was not being treated by Scotland Yard as suspicious.
- Jordan Bach, Gambling911.com
2013 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest Betting Odds Online
It’s that time of year and the 2013 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest betting odds are now available online at BetOnline here.
Paddy Power Now Offering NSA Leaker Edward Snowden Betting Odds
The Irish online bookmaker Paddy Power has odds on where NSA leaker Edward Snowden will ultimately flee too.
