Gambling News
Victoryland Case Gets New Judge
TUSKEGEE, Ala. (Associated Press) -- A new judge has been assigned to the case involving the state attorney general's seizure of electronic gambling machines and cash from VictoryLand casino in Shorter.
Circuit Judge Tom Young has appointed Circuit Judge Ray Martin to replace him in the Macon County case.
The Alabama Supreme Court ordered Young to step aside from the case Friday because he made disparaging remarks about the state's "attempts to enforce Alabama's gambling laws against VictoryLand."
12 Arrested in Multi-State Gambling Dog Fighting Ring
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Associated Press) — A federal and state investigation into dog fighting and gambling has resulted in the arrest of 12 people from Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi and Texas.
U.S. Attorney George Beck said Monday the 12 are charged with conducting an illegal gambling business and multiple dog fighting charges, including promoting dog fights. Additional defendants are being sought.
More Arrests Possible in Billion Dollar Sports Betting Case Tied to Legends
A promised superseding indictment by the US Justice Department’s Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Oklahoma related to a billion dollar sports betting ring was expected to be handed down in the coming days, quite possibly in conjunction with the start of the 2013 NCAA College Football season by week’s end.
Thirty-four individuals and 23 entities from across the US and the country of Panama have already been indicted.
Governor Chris Christie: ‘New Jersey Will Win Sports Betting Case’
Sitting in as a special co-host on the “Boomer and Carton in the Morning” show in New York Monday morning, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie proclaimed that his state will win its case against the professional sports leagues in their effort to prevent sports betting in NJ.
European Poker Tour Awards Half a Billion Euros to Players in First Nine Seasons
ONCHAN, Isle of Man – As the European Poker Tour gears up for the start of its tenth season in Barcelona next week, EPT President Edgar Stuchly revealed today that the EPT is on the brink of a major milestone having paid out almost half a billion euros – €499,908,225 – in tournament prizes to players in just nine years.
High Stake Poker Players Accept Plea Deals in Russian Mob Gambling Probe
Two high stakes poker players have plead guilty to reduced charges in connection to a gambling ring bust that allegedly has ties to the Russian Mob.
Justin Smith, 25, and Edwin Ting, 41, have plead guilty to running an Internet gambling business. They are two of 34 individuals charged.
Two other men plead guilty earlier in the week.
Hollywood Police: Chino Rheem Not Likely to Be Arrested at Hard Rock Poker Open
The Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open $10 Million Guarantee Championship event continues into Day 3 with one of poker’s bad boys among the top 10 chip leaders.
The bad boy in question would be David "Chino" Rheem.
Online Gambling Accounts for More Than Half of Bitcoin Transactions
Bitcoin is becoming big business in the world of online gambling. Earlier in the month, Gambling911.com reported that one of its ad sponsors, SportsBettingOnline.com, had become the first online sportsbook that was not bitcoin exclusive to begin offering the anonymous digital currency.
First Ever 100 Percent Online Poker Reload Bonus Offered at the New WinCake.com
Win Cake is running its very first 100% Reload Bonus today (August 24, 2013) through Monday (August 26, 2013, midnight GMT).
This gives players a bonus of up to $500 cash, and of course, with their new Casino FPPs the opportunity to earn those funds will come even faster by playing blackjack, slots, video poker or Casino Holdem.
Pay Per Head Service for $5 Per Month
PayPerHead.com is offering a price per player for $5 per month to qualified bookies. This is a basic package that is a perfect fit for the guy with just a few clients.
What you get with the $5 package is 24/7/365 online wagering, betting available on 80+ leagues and exceptional online support.
In order to get call center support, bookies will need to upgrade to the $10 per month package.
Still The Only US-Based Regulated Online Poker Room: Ultimate Poker Upgrades
LAS VEGAS – Taking full advantage of having just completed field trial, UltimatePoker.com wastes no time getting new features to market. The software upgrade includes table, lobby and tournament enhancements along with Color UP a new VIP Rewards program and online merchandise store.
‘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”.
Nine Arrested in Philadelphia Bookie Operation: Wielded Hatchets to Collect Debts
Nine individuals were arrested Friday in connection to a Northeast Philadelphia bookmaking operation that used violence to collect debts, authorities claim.
The men, ranging from 26 to 48-years of age, each face racketeering and other charges after a grand jury indictment.
Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open Guarantees $10 Million: Savage Arrives After Scare
The highly anticipated Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open kicked off Thursday and promises a guarantee of $10 million.
The event featured a $5,300 unlimited re-entry until the close of registration.
Jury in Brett Parker Bookmaking Trial Selected: Bookie Already Serving Life Sentence
A jury has been selected in the Brett Parker federal gambling trial. Parker is an admitted South Carolina bookie who was convicted in May on two counts of murder.
The Irmo-based bookie shot and killed his wife, Tammy Jo Parker, and a male employee, Bryan Capnerhurst.
During his trial, Parker tried to pin blame for the shootings on Capnerhurst, claiming that the betting clerk was trying to rob the couple of their gambling income.
Massive Gambling Bust in Penang
GEORGE TOWN - (Bernama) -- Police have busted one of the biggest illegal gambling rings in the state this year with bettings amounting to RM450,000, in Air Itam, early Friday.
A D7 police team from the Northeast district police headquarters raided a 'mini casino' hidden behind a car workshop in Air Itam in an 'Ops Dadu' operation.
The casino was placed in a strategic location suitable to run illegal gambling activities, surrounded by bushes and visitors had to cross a river to reach the place.
Poker Pro Matt Savage Released From Hospital in Wheel Chair: Avoids Paralysis
One of the most recognized faces in poker today, Matt Savage, was released from a hospital Thursday evening and thanked all the well-wishers for their support and prayers.
Savage underwent urgent cervical stenosis surgery after an MRI revealed three severely pinched nerves in his back. If left untreated, Savage would almost certainly have become paralyzed.
Officials: Unsafe Lane Change Caused Casino Bus to Overturn in California
LOS ANGELES (Associated Press) — A tour bus carrying gamblers to an Indian casino overturned along a Southern California freeway after sideswiping a car, injuring more than 50 people on board Thursday, authorities said.
California Online Poker Bill Goes Down in Flames Once Again
It only took around 24 hours for state senator Lou Correa's Senate Bill 678 to legalize online poker in California to be shelved once again.
This was an amended bill introduced this week that would have granted licensing exclusively to card clubs and American Indian tribes that already offer gambling in the state.
Wynn Resorts Applies for Online Gambling License in New Jersey
(Reuters) - Wynn Resorts Ltd said on Thursday it filed an application with New Jersey gaming regulators for an Internet gambling license.
Wynn's application follows dozens of companies that have submitted applications with the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement for Internet gambling licenses ahead of a targeted launch date in late November.
Wynn Resorts operates casinos in Las Vegas and China's Macau, but has no casino operations in Atlantic City.
Americas Cardroom Packs Tournament Schedule with Daily Freerolls for Punta Cana Poker Classic
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic – With less than three months before the start of the Punta Cana Poker Classic, Americas Cardroom is going all out to get more players to the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in the Dominican Republic to play for a piece of $500k. The US-friendly online poker site today announced daily freerolls and nightly satellites to help online poker players win their way to the November 11th tournament for free.
Pittsburgh Casino Denies Racism Charges
PITTSBURGH (Associated Press) — The head of Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh has sent a letter to a black city councilwoman, denying claims of racism she raised after constituents complained to her.
General manager Craig Clark still plans to meet with Councilwoman Amanda Green Hawkins next week, but says in the letter that the casino "has zero tolerance for racism of any kind."
European Poker Tour Partners With Duracell Powermat
ONCHAN, Isle of Man – The European Poker Tour will become the first live poker tour to offer players free wireless mobile device charging, as part of a deal struck with Duracell Powermat for EPT Season 10.
PerHead.co Blames Affiliate for Scam
PerHead.co has released a statement in response to the report featured on the Gambling911.com website citing a scam being perpetrated by someone with ties to that pay per head company.
Vagos Motorcycle Gang Member Gets 7 Years for Fatal Vegas Casino Shooting
RENO, Nev. – (Associated Press) - A former member of the Vagos motorcycle gang has been sentenced to up to seven years in prison for his role in a 2011 shootout at a Nevada casino that killed a rival Hells Angel.
Gary "Jabbers" Rudnick pleaded guilty earlier to second-degree murder as part of a plea deal agreeing to testify against a fellow Vagos convicted Aug. 7 of first-degree murder in the death of Jeffrey "Jethro" Pettigrew, president of the Hells Angels' chapter in San Jose.
Man Who Stole £19million From Company to Fund Gambling Addiction Sentenced
An IT manager who stole £19million from his company to help fund his gambling habit has been sentenced to 7 years jail time.
Jonathan Revill, 38, made a profit of £5.6million from a scam over a three year period. He was employed with a Leeds subsidiary company of GDF Suez – one of the world’s biggest energy companies with a billion pound turnover. It was there that Revill faked signatures to order company equipment worth £18,976,062.
Revill also once bet £300,000 on a single sporting fixture.
Wynn Wants In: New Jersey Online Gambling
Las Vegas Casino mogul Steve Wynn wants a part of New Jersey’s developing online gambling industry, the Press of Atlantic City is reporting.
Pay Per Head Scammers Have Industry on Edge: Leads Investigated
Nearly everyone in the pay per head industry, most of which is based in Costa Rica, are outraged by a group of scammers that have inundated the Net with emails suggesting they have a direct relationship with the likes of respected PPH companies like WagerHome.com and Perhead.com.
Rafa Nadal to Take Part in First Live Poker Tournament
It's no secret that tennis legend Rafa Nadal took up poker in 2012 and became a PokerStars ambassador. It's no secret that he got hurt and had to spend months in recovery. It's no secret he got better and has spent the past eight months racking up title after title.
What was a secret until just a few minutes ago?
Rafa is ready to play live poker.
Word is in today that Rafa is planning to show up and play an event at the EPT Prague festival.
Back in January, Rafa won his first poker tournament. Now, Rafa is looking to put his live poker skills to use.
Poker Icon Matt Savage Hospitalized: Nearly Crippled by Waterslide Head Injury
Poker personality Matt Savage is hoping to avoid paralysis by undergoing urgent cervical stenosis surgery Wednesday morning.
Savage suffered hit his head on a waterslide and for the past few weeks he started to feel pain in his back and chest along with numbness in his arm, according to his Facebook page.
