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Canada May Pass Single Sports Betting Bill This Week: Leagues Not Happy
Canada is looking to pass a bill that would allow for betting on single sports events this week. But it now appears a significant obstacle is standing in the way.
While the House of Commons approved the bill unanimously, the professional sports industry is pressuring the Senate to defeat the measure.
Powerball Jackpot Reaches $425 Million With No Winner Saturday
DES MOINES, Iowa (Associated Press) — Lottery officials say nobody has won the Powerball jackpot and the top prize will now increase to about $425 million for the next drawing, the largest jackpot ever for the game.
Iowa Lottery spokeswoman Mary Neubauer said sales were strong over the holiday week for Saturday's drawing, which was estimated at $325 million before the numbers were picked. That was the fourth-largest jackpot in the game's history.
ANZPT Auckland 2012 Final Table Determined
The ANZPT Auckland 2012 Final Table is now set with Geoff Smith of Christchurch, New Zealand leading the way. The 39-year-old has been playing poker now for the past 6 years after first seeing televised games.
All but two of the Final Table participants reside in New Zealand.
Patrick Healy is a 38-year-old from Perth, Australia who had the second biggest chip count.
Carbon Poker’s Huge $10,000 VIP Freeroll Saturday November 24, 2012
The end of November is around the corner, and although that means the third version of Poker Maximus is just days away, Carbon Poker players can’t forget about the huge $10K freeroll going on Saturday.
Battle of Malta 2012 Poker Tournament Gets Underway
The highly anticipated Battle of Malta 2012 poker tournament has begun with a total of 153 entrants.
Big name poker pros Daniel “Jungleman” Cates and Gaëlle Baumann made it through to Day 2.
Leading the pack of 67 who survived to earn a seat on Day 2 is France’s Michael Agoutborde who bagged 135,500 when all was said and done.
NFL Network Pulling ‘Rich Eisen Thanksgiving Special’ Called 'Censorship'
Claiming it wants no association with Gambling, the NFL Network abruptly pulled the Harvey Weinstein produced “Rich Eisen Thanksgiving Special” just hours before the scheduled airing.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell’s office issued a statement saying that "The segment was pulled because the movie included content related to gambling on NFL games."
New Jersey Motion for Summary Judgment: NFL Offers Contempt, Not Evidence
New Jersey’s Motion for Summary Judgment in the PASPA suit appears below, complete with redactions.
Gambling911.com observes that the NFL and other professional sports leagues appeared to offer contempt rather than any true evidence when they were deposed by New Jersey counsel recently.
“The leagues are going to get pounded,” a source close to the matter tells Gambling911.com.
Brock Parker Wins 2012 Borgata Fall Poker Open
Brock Parker has won the 2012 Borgata Fall Poker Open and the $372k cash prize that comes with that honor.
A total of 644 poker players entered the event.
“It was a really good final table,” Parker told the Borgata blog after the event. “A lot of talented players.”
Parker’s life time earnings of just over $1.8 million include two first place finishes at the 2009 World Series of Poker that totaled nearly $800,000. He won two WSOP bracelets as a result. Parker has cashed out in 44 events to date.
PokerStars 90-Billionth Hand to Reward Up to $1 Million in Road to 100 Billion
LONDON, UK – PokerStars is poised to deal its 90-billionth hand in just over a week, with the world’s most popular online poker site set to award up to $1 million in cash prizes for players dealt into promotional milestone hands.
Pinnacle Sports Closed to All Agents in US
Following a massive sweep resulting in the arrests of more than 30 people betting on behalf of PinnacleSports.com and at least two other websites last month, Pinnacle has effectively shut off its business to all interests operating within the United States.
Murderous Gambling Addict Jailed for Life after Killing Wife in Front of Small Child
A man who brutally stabbed his wife to death over mounting gambling debts in front of their small child has received a life sentence.
Pokertox: Botox for Poker Players…and We’re Not Bluffing
Just when you thought you’ve seen it all, you haven’t. Introducing Pokertox or…Botox for poker players.
A New York doctor who specializes in aesthetic medicine, Dr. Jack Berdy, wants to create the perfect "poker face" using the botulinum toxin.
PokerStars MicroMillions III Halfway Point Passed: $5 Mil Guarantee to be Topped
The halfway point has passed with 53 events completed, and MicroMillions III is on course to demolish the $5 million guarantee, having already paid out more than $4 million to players.
The biggest winner yesterday was ‘Kareke151’ from Kazakhstan, who scooped the first prize of $12,780.72 after triumphing in the $2.20+R NL Hold’em [Ante-Up, Turbo] event.
South Carolina High Court Rules Organized Poker Games Illegal
COLUMBIA, S.C. (Associated Press) - South Carolina's high court says that organized poker games are illegal, even when they happen in a private home.
The state Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that state law prohibits wagering on Texas Hold 'Em, even though it's a game of skill.
During a raid on a home near Charleston in 2006, police seized several thousand dollars in cash and a small amount of marijuana, ticketing about 25 people for illegal gambling.
Mobster Whitey Bulger Claims He Was Given Government Immunity
BOSTON (Associated Press) — Prosecutors have asked a federal judge to force Boston mobster James "Whitey" Bulger to produce proof that he was awarded immunity by federal authorities before his June trial spirals into an "unduly elongated and unmanageable" mess.
In documents filed Friday, prosecutors call Bulger's claim of immunity "frivolous" and "absurd."
World’s Most Dangerous Occupation: Swedish Poker Pro
It’s not easy being a Swedish poker pro these days.
Kimberley Lloyd-Owen Called ‘Bookies Worst Nightmare’: Pretended to be a Man
The so-called “bookies worst nightmare” has been revealed as a 23-year-old woman by the name of Kimberley Lloyd-Owen. She’s the apparent brains behind a website called Goal Adviser.
Justice Department to Appoint Administrator in Full Tilt Poker Matter This January
Those awaiting payment from Full Tilt Poker for more than a year-and-a-half from Full Tilt Poker may have reason to be optimistic.
Federal Internet Poker Bill Could be Challenged in Court if Passed
Opposition to a possible bill to legalize Internet poker at the federal level is growing with the possibility that any law could be challenged in court and potentially be ruled unconstitutional.
A “penalty box” mentioned as part of the draft legislation being pushed by two Nevada Senators would prohibit overseas operators from obtaining licenses over a period of five years.
Greece Gambling Monopoly Hurt by Recession
ATHENS (Reuters) – Greece’s OPAP, one of Europe's biggest betting firms, reported a 16 percent fall in third-quarter profit on Tuesday, weighed down by the recession in its Greek home market.
Cash-strapped Greece’s plans next year to sell almost its entire 34 percent stake in OPAP, its most profitable company, as part of its international bailout agreement. But higher taxes and doubts about OPAP's most precious asset, its gambling monopoly, may undermine the company's value.
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83-Year Old Ex-Hitman Testifies at Philadelphia Mob Boss Trial
PHILADELPHIA (Associated Press) — An aging mob hit man told jurors Monday that he once plotted to kill a Philadelphia mob boss now on trial and two underlings — even though he liked them.
MicroMillions III Reaches Half-Way Point: Already Surpasses $3.5 Mark
As the half-way stage of MicroMillions III approaches, the total prize pool has already surpassed $3.5 million mark, which means it’s on course to smash the series’ $5 million guarantee.
Heartland Poker Tour Wraps Up The Year of Greg “FossilMan’ Raymer
Florence, IN – Season Eight on Heartland Poker Tour will go down in history as the Year of FossilMan. World champion Greg “FossilMan” Raymer went on a winning streak like no one has ever seen in poker. He won three HPT events in three months, and then followed up his hat trick with a spectacular finale at HPT’s Championship Open at Belterra Casino Resort to win the year-end title for $106,030.
“I’m overwhelmed,” said the champ.
J.R.R. Tolkien Estate Files $80 Million Lawsuit Over ‘Rings’ Slots Game
The estate of author J.R.R. Tolkien have filed an $80 million lawsuit in the U.S. District Court in Los Angeles claiming Warner Bros. and its New Line subsidiary and “Rings” rightsholder Saul Zaentz Co. have infringed the copyright in the books and breached a contract by overstepping their rights to merchandising the property of “The Lord of the Rings”.
Danish Poker Pro Gus Hansen Loses $1.5 Million: Durrrr Returns to Full Tilt
Gus Hansen, one of Denmark’s most well known poker pros, reportedly dropped around $1.5 million over the weekend.
Alabama Developer Ronnie Gilley Begins Jail Time After Vote Buying Trial
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Associated Press) — Country Crossing casino developer Ronnie Gilley has reported to the federal penitentiary in Atlanta to begin serving a sentence of six years and eight months for offering bribes to legislators to support pro-gambling legislation.
He was originally scheduled to report Aug. 27. He has received delays to allow him to pay for unspecified surgery and recovery rather than having the federal Bureau of Prisons pay for it.
Federal prisons spokeswoman Traci Billingsley said Gilley reported to the Atlanta prison Monday afternoon as scheduled.
Poker Maximus III Freeroll Giveaway at Carbon Poker
Carbon Poker is excited to announce a brand new promotion in conjunction with the forthcoming Poker Maximus III tournament series and it is coming up quickly (November 29th - December 9th).
3G Studios Invests $20 million in Online Gambling (Video)
James Kosta, CEO of Reno, Nevada based 3G Studio, revealed on Fox Business this past week that his company has invested $20 million in online gambling as it prepares for legalization either on the federal or state front.
In an interview with Gambling911.com back in September, Kosta said that 3G Studio was already forming partnerships with operators to offer its vast suite of casino-oriented games, including a poker product.
Online Gambling Companies Apply Pressure on European Commission
A number of online gambling companies are pushing the European Commission pressure member nations like Belgium and Greece into abiding by EU policy.
