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Facebook Friendzy ‘Real Money’ Online Gambling Appears to Target Little Ones
With the “real money” online gambling launch of Bingo & Slots Friendzy on Facebook in Great Britain Tuesday, courtesy of provider Gamesys, mums across the nation have begun condemning the deal.
Indeed, the new app appears to have the look and feel of a child’s game.
"If my child came and asked me for money to play on this, I'd be livid," one mother said, speaking with TechEye.com. "But then I couldn't blame him, it looks like a very simple child's game."
Poker ‘Psycho’ Matt Marafioti Accused of Trying to Hack Into Fellow Players Accounts
In a shocking development first reported on the popular TwoPlusTwo.com posting forums, poker pro Matt Mafafioti has been accused of conspiring to hack into fellow players accounts with the assistance of another player, Samer Rahman. While these allegations cannot independently be confirmed by Gambling911.com, it should be noted that administrators of the TwoPlusTwo.com website have elected to keep the forum post up.
Congressman John Tierney May Face Ethics Probe in Connection to ‘Bookie-Gate’
Eight-term Massachusetts Congressman John Tierney continues to fight for his political career after it was revealed that three nonpartisan open-government groups want the Democrat investigated by the House Committee on Ethics.
Tierney is accused of failing to publicly disclose more than $200,000 that his wife received while managing a bank account with money that came from her brother’s illegal gambling business.
Screwed: Sheldon Adelson’s Sands Corp 'Prostitution Strategy' Docs Under Scrutiny
Former Sands CEO Steven Jacobs alleges that casino billionaire Sheldon Adelson and his company, the Las Vegas Sands, engaged in all kinds of illegal activities in Macau, the most notable being a Chinese “prostitution strategy”.
CNBC: Sheldon Adelson Casino Probed in ‘Prostitution Probe’
Casino billionaire Sheldon Adelson’s Sands Casino in Macau is reportedly under investigation by the local Chinese Government according to a CNBC report.
The company reportedly transferred documents linked to a wrongful dismissal case to the United States from Macau.
Zynga Execs Accused of Insider Trading: Slapped With Lawsuit
Social gaming company Zynga, its executives and bankers were hit with a class action lawsuit Tuesday alleging insider trading.
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Ireland Olympic Athlete Under Investigation for Betting on Rival to Win
Graham Dunbar
The Associated Press
LONDON—The Ireland Olympic team is investigating allegations that one of its athletes cashed in bets on an opponent to win at a pre-London Games event.
The Olympic Council of Ireland confirmed reports Saturday that an athlete made a $4,800 profit on the wagers, and withdrew $4,435 in cash from an account with a gambling operator.
“At the moment, it is between the Olympic Council of Ireland legal department and athlete’s counsel,” team spokesman Jack McGouran told The Associated Press by telephone.
Irish Sailor Peter O'Leary Subject of Gambling Probe
(Reuters) - Peter O'Leary, his face largely obsured by a black-hooded top and dark glasses was whisked past waiting reporters in the mixed zone at the Olympic sailing venue at Portland, close to the English seaside town of Weymouth.
The sailor, still wearing his wetsuit, made no comment when asked about the betting probe, after making a strong start in racing in the heavyweight Star class.
However, James O'Callaghan the Irish sailing team's performance director told reporters shortly afterwards: "The issue is sub-judice so we have no comment to make."
Poker Pro Michael MIzrachi Accuses Giorgio Medici of Welching on WSOP Side Bet
Poker pro Michael Mizrachi has accused fellow player Giorgio Medici of refusing to pay on a World Series of Poker bracelet bet.
Mizrachi posted a series of Twitter messages claiming that Medici has said he is now filing for bankruptcy and is unable to pay the said side bet.
He also noted that Medici has allegedly behaved in such a matter in the past.
Michael Mizrachi @TheGrinder44
Casino Mogul, Political Donor Sheldon Adelson Lashes Out Over Prostitution Claims
(AP) Las Vegas Sands Corp. chief and leading Republican political donor Sheldon Adelson is firing back at his former Macau casino executive's claim that Adelson personally approved prostitution at company properties in the Chinese gambling enclave.
Proponent for Legal Online Poker in US Shelley Berkley Faces Ethics Probe (Video)
One of the online gambling’s biggest supporters, Nevada Congresswoman Shelley Berkley, is facing an ethics probe which threatens her run for Senate.
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Democrats have backed Ms. Berkley while polls show a near dead heat between her and Republican incumbent Dean Heller.
Should Syria Compete in the Olympics?
Should Syria be allowed to compete in the Olympics?
That's the debate that's currently raging in England, where the 2012 Olympics will get underway next month in London.
The government of Syria has been slaughtering its citizens for the past year.
William Hill Shuts Down Australia Website: May be Trying to Appease Nevada Regulators
England’s largest bookmaker, William Hill, has shut down its Australian website this week as a means of protecting its pending application for a Nevada Gaming license.
Cuomo Denies Influences Related to Gambling Expansion Efforts in New York
New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo has denied any outside influences from gambling interests when it comes to his efforts to expand gambling in that state.
The New York Times on Tuesday published a report that The New York Gaming Association donated $2 million from gambling interests to a lobbying group created specifically to support Cuomo.
"Mr. Cuomo’s support for expanded gambling, which he made a centerpiece of his State of the State address in January, had a profound impact," the newspaper noted.
Seth Palansky Removed From WSOP Twitter Duties Following Jon Aguiar Complete Bitch Tweet
Seth Palansky has apologized and will no longer be managing the World Series of Poker Twitter account after admitting to use of foul language.
Gambling Priest Caught on Camera, Suspended
What’s up with the state of Florida: Face eating cannibals, poker players kidnapping one another after losing a card game, Casey Anthony, George Zimmerman, Koran burning nutjob “ministers” and now we have – drum roll please – a Hialeah priest doing – of all sinful acts – gambling!
That’s what Rev. Orlando Molina of Rincón de San Lázaro church is accused of anyway.
Georgia Senate Majority Leader Chip Rogers was Just Acting as a Sports Handicapper (Video)
Gambling911.com’s own Thomas Somach was interviewed for some background information related to Georgia Senate Majority Leader Chip Rogers, who was once known as Will “The Winner” Rogers, a sports handicapper.
I’ll Have Another Trainer Suspended 45 Days
(Associated Press) - - Kentucky Derby-winning trainer Doug O'Neill has been suspended 45 days as a result of one of his horses exceeding the allowable limit for total carbon dioxide. But the punishment won't begin before July 1, ensuring he will be able to saddle I'll Have Another in next month's Belmont Stakes.
The suspension comes in the midst of I'll Have Another's bid to become horse racing's first Triple Crown winner in 34 years. The colt trained by O'Neill won the Derby and then the Preakness last Saturday, and is preparing to run in the Belmont on June 9.
Las Vegas Probe Following Reports of Underage Gambling by Whitney Houston Daughter
Nevada authorities were looking into reports that the daughter of the late recording artist, Whitney Houston, gambled while at a Las Vegas casino. Bobbi Kristina Brown is 19-years-old and underage, according to Nevada state law.
TMZ.com posted the video that appears to show Brown sitting at a slot machine at the MGM Grand Hotel. (See Video Here)
Bettor Says EOG.com’s John Kelly Owes Him $17k for Baseball
Eye on Gaming (EOG.com) general manager John Kelly owes a California man $16,840 in gambling debts for baseball bets gone bad, Gambling911.com can reveal in an exclusive report!
Kelly, also a sports handicapper and radio host, and based in Las Vegas, came under fire last week when a Los Angeles radio host, Roger Stein, said on air that Kelly was a deadbeat who didn't pay his debts.
Senior Monks Quit Over Poker Playing Scandal
Senior monks from South Korea’s largest Buddhist sect, the Jogye Order, have resigned this past week following a shocking scandal in which eight monks were videotaped smoking, drinking and playing poker.
Prosecutors launched a probe into the video footage playing the game in a hotel in southern South Korea on April 23.
Monks Poker Scandal Leaves South Koreans Speechless
Photos of poker playing monks were aired on South Korea television this week, shocking the nation and leading to offers by senior monks of the sect to resign.
The photos show eight monks from the country’s largest Buddhist sect huddled around a poker game at a hotel in Southwest Korea.
EOG.com’s John Kelly Denies Radio Report He’s a Deadbeat
Eye on Gambling (EOG.com) general manager John Kelly, accused earlier this week by a Los Angeles radio host of being a deadbeat who "don't pay the bills too good," has denied the allegations, announcing "I plead not guilty to all charges!"
ESPN, Covers.com's, 'Poker Pro' Sarah Phillips and Beau ‘Bonnie and Clyde of Social Media Ripoffs’
ESPN columnist Sarah Phillips has chosen a real winner (in more ways than one). Deadspin.com doesn’t exactly paint a good picture of his supposed “better half” either, referring to the duo as the “Bonnie and Clyde of Social Media Ripoffs”.
The Bernard Tapie Email Trying to Lure Full Tilt Poker Key Staff has Been Obtained
The buzz around the online poker industry this week was centered on an alleged email sent by former Full Tilt Poker suitor Bernard Tapie to key executives attempting to land them in starting a brand new online poker venture.
Mass Gambling Commission Hires Executive Once Accused of Sexual Assault of Young Boy
The state of Massachusetts is moving right along in its quest to expand legalized gambling, including on the Web. But a recent hire by the state Gambling Commission has certainly raised some eyebrows.
Online Gambling Zealot Spencer Cleared in ‘Insider Trading’ Probe
Alabama GOP Representative Spencer Bachus was cleared of wrongdoing in a Congressional “insider trading” probe.
The investigation followed a “60 Minutes” segment where Bachus was said to have been engaging in insider trading and improperly profiting from the 2008 market meltdown.
The Office of Congressional Ethics unanimously dismissed all of the potential charges.
Manchester City vs. Manchester United Paddy Power Player Heart Attacks Bet Tweet in ‘Poor Taste’
The UK’s third biggest bookmaker, Paddy Power, has apologized Tuesday for retweeting a Twitter user who asked if they could place a wager on the OVER/UNDER number of player heart attacks during Monday’s Manchester City v Manchester United game.
“Can you place bets on player heart attacks at football matches?” the tweet asked.
Public ‘Misled’ Over New York Racing Association Overcharges
The Racing and Wagering Board on Monday released a report that paints New York Racing Association President Charles Hayward as “willfully allowing the take-out violation to continue after it was brought to the NYRA’s attention”.
Purple Lounge Online Poker, Casino Abrupt Weekend Closure Follows Salacious Florida Arrest
No word yet on the reasons behind the abrupt closure of UK-based Purple Lounge, an online poker room and casino operated by Media Corporation (not to be confused with the Rupert Murdock publishing empire). Customers were not provided with any prior warning as to the shutdown. Players had experienced slow payouts in recent months despite Purple Lounge’s operation within a mostly Web poker-friendly environment. Purple Lounge had not accepted business from US players.
