Gambling News
Philadelphia Mobsters Go on Trial Thursday
Opening arguments will begin Thursday in the racketeering trial of reputed mob boss Joseph “Uncle Joe” Ligambi and six others. The trial is expected to last for up to 12 weeks.
A final group of alternative jurors were selected on Wednesday.
From the Philadelphia Inquirer:
Poker Maximus III Announced for November
Poker Maximus III is coming this November.
A full schedule of the uber popular online tournament will be announced shortly. As always, Carbon Poker players will be able to participate in Poker Maximus III
Shares in 888 Holdings Up 18 Per Cent Wednesday
Shares in the world’s 4th largest real money online poker provider, 888 Poker, rose 18 per cent on Wednesday, up to 109p.
The Financial News reports that 888 Holdings revenue in the past three months has risen 7 per cent to $92m, compared with the same period last year. Must of this is the result of a 21 per cent rise in poker revenue to $22m. The company has witnessed strong results in Spain.
Christie Spokesperson Elaborates Further With Response to NCAA Pullout
“Ludicrous,” is what a Governor Chris Christie spokesperson called the decision by the NCAA late Monday to pull 2013 championship games out of New Jersey. The NCAA objects to the state’s intentions to allow legalized sports betting.
Zynga’s Move Into Mobile Not Exactly Smooth
SAN FRANCISCO - (Reuters) - Zynga Inc's inexorable decline over the past six months, capped by a sharp reduction in its 2012 outlook on Thursday, has sharpened interest in what Chief Executive Mark Pincus will do next.
Wall Street's excitement over a game publisher once counted among the stars of the new social Internet has cooled since its December initial public offering. On Friday, analysts slashed their price targets on a stock that dived as much as 22 percent, to $2.21 - more than three-quarters off its $10 debut.
Binders Full of Women and the Latest Romney-Obama Post-Debate Odds
The media pundits seem to believe that US President Barack Obama won the second Presidential debate but the public reaction to a comment made by GOP nominee and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney has been astronomical on Twitter, that being “Binders Full of Women”. (note: There is even a “Binders Full of Women” Facebook page).
Barcode Tops The High Stakes Online Poker Weekly Charts a Second Straight Week
An unidentified Canadian online poker player who goes by the handle of “Barcode” has topped the high stakes charts once again.
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Bitcoin for Online Poker: The Future is Almost Now
Gambling911.com had an opportunity recently to speak to Bryan Micon, who, as we come to find out, now lives and breathes bitcoins and the opportunity to use this new and anonymous online currency to play online poker.
Yes, it’s scary to some. But it’s not nearly as complicated as one might believe….at least not when it comes to the user (that being the poker player).
The main thing players want to know is how to send and receive “real money”…not the virtual stuff that many might equate with Bitcoins.
Christie, Brennan React to NCAA Pulling Games Out of New Jersey: ‘Ludicrous’
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie did not mince words Tuesday when he referred to the NCAA’s decision to pull some championship games out of the Garden State as “ludicrous”.
The NCAA is reacting to New Jersey’s decision to move forward with legalizing sports betting in the state. It will begin accepting application from potential operators on January 6.
New Ruling on Mass. Gambling Tribe
BOSTON, Mass. (Associated Press) - Gov. Deval Patrick calls "very frustrating" the federal government's rejection of a casino compact the state had reached with the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe.
Patrick told reporters on Monday that he planned to reopen negotiations with the tribe but offered no timetable on when a revised compact might be completed.
NJ Schools Express Outrage Over NCAA Decision to Pull Games
New Jersey school officials were fast to react to the NCAA’s decision to pull scheduled championship games because of the state’s pursuit of sports betting.
NCAA Will Not Hold Championship Games in New Jersey Due to Gambling Effort
The NCAA has announced it will be withdrawing a number of 2013 Playoffs and Championship games from the state of New Jersey.
The NCAA has filed a lawsuit in an effort to stop the state from moving forward with plans to allow sports betting.
From USA Today:
Full Tilt Poker Affiliates Out of Luck With PokerStars Takeover
For previous Full Tilt Poker affiliates hopeful they might win out from the recent takeover by PokerStars, that won’t be happening. Stars has decided it will no longer honor existing FTP affiliate agreements.
William Hill and Sportingbet Agree to Takeover Terms
The United Kingdom’s largest bookmaker, William Hill, is one step closer to taking over rival Sportingbet, one of the first successful online bookmakers.
William Hill and takeover partner GVC Holdings said that any deal is contingent upon certain detailed terms and conditions.
The proposed offer is about 20 percent higher than a previous one made last month. This takeover proposal would beworth 61.1p per share to Sportingbet's shareholders, compared with the previous one worth 52.2p a share.
A formal offer would be recommended to Sportingbet’s shareholders.
Crazed California Berkley Law Students Behead Exotic Bird at Las Vegas Flamingo Hotel
California Berkley law students Eric Cuellar and Justin Teixeira, both 24, have been charged with beheading an exotic bird at the famed Flamingo Hotel in Las Vegas.
Video surveillance captured the two crazed individuals cornering then decapitating the rare helmeted guinea fowl at the Casino’s wildlife habitat on the Strip. It was not immediately clear if the men were under the influence of any substances such as alcohol or bath salts.
Casino Table Games Up 15 Percent in PA
PHILADELPHIA — (Associated Press) - Gross revenue from table games rose 15.4 percent last month compared to the same period a year ago, state gambling regulators reported today.
The state's 11 casinos generated $59.3 million in gross revenue from table games in September, an increase from $51.4 million during the same period a year ago, according to Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board revenue figures. Last month's numbers include $2.9 million generated at Valley Forge Casino Resort, the state's newest casino, which opened in March.
New Jersey to Begin Issuing Sports Betting Licenses in January
Despite legal opposition from four professional sports associations, including the National Football Association (NFL), New Jersey is forging ahead with licensing of sports betting operations beginning January, it was revealed on Monday.
1st Anonymous Juror Chosen for Philadelphia Mob Trial
(Associated Press) - The first juror selected for a Philadelphia mob trial is a former Teamsters member who was a crime victim in her teens.
The FBI investigation involves alleged mob activity since about 1999, when former boss Joey Merlino went to prison.
Prosecutors say acting boss Joseph "Uncle Joe" Ligambi has led Philadelphia's La Cosa Nostra since then.
The case mostly involves illegal gambling and loansharking in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and there's little violence alleged.
Tom ‘Durrrr’ Dwan, Vikton ‘Isildur1’ Blom Signed to the New Full Tilt Poker
Two of the biggest names in the modern day of poker, Tom “Durrrr” Dwan and Viktor “Isildur1”, have been announced as the latest signings for the reincarnated Full Tilt Poker.
FTP is scheduled to come back online the first week in November. Dwan had represented the company previously while Blom was signed on with PokerStars, which is currently the world’s largest real money poker site and new parent company of Full Tilt Poker.
Coral Poker Moves to iPoker Network, TLC88.com to Utilize Bodog Poker
Gala Coral, one of the UK’s largest gaming operators, announced plans to move over to the popular iPoker Network following word that it’s previous network, Ongame, will no longer service the European market.
Incentive points offered by Coral Poker will still be honored as part of the move to the world’s second largest poker network.
Sportingbet Rejects Second William Hill Bid
A second bid made by the United Kingdom’s largest bookmaker, William Hill, to acquire Sportingbet has been rejected as a deadline looms this week.
City A.M. reported that William Hill and its partner, GVC Holdings, had made an informal bid last week at over 55p a share, an improvement over the previous 52.5p per share offer rejected by Sportingbet last month.
“They are holding out for an increased offer, they have made some headway but it’s not enough,” one person close to discussions between the companies told City A.M.
Daniel Negreanu: ‘Justice Will be Served if Howard Lederer Goes to Jail’
Disgraced former Full Tilt Poker part owner Howard Lederer has until November 16 to file a Motion to Dismiss a civil action whereby the US Governor claims he was perpetrating an elaborate ponzi scheme.
Ask outspoken poker pro Daniel Negreanu and he’ll make it clear, Lederer deserves prison time.
In a recent tweet, Negreanu writes:
Pro-Gambling Governor Doesn't Ensure New Hampshire Will Get Casino
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Public policy experts estimate that New Hampshire could net more than $50 million a year if it builds a casino in the southern part of the state. Tim Moore puts his share at about $1,500.
Obama Odds of Winning Arizona Improve
It hasn’t exactly been acknowledged across the board as a so-called “Swing State” but Arizona is now becoming more competitive in the upcoming US Presidential elections.
A Democrat has only won the state once in the past 60 years, that being Bill Clinton.
2012 APPT Macau: ACOP - Schedule Unveiled
Taking place from October 26th – November 11th, at the Grand Waldo Entertainment Complex, the APPT Macau: Asia Championship of Poker will feature 18 championship events, ranging from the HKD$4,000 (Approx. US$500) Ladies Asia Championship to theHK$250,000 (Approx. US$30,000) High Rollers Event.
Of course it is the HK$25,000 (approx. US$3,100) HK$5 Million Guaranteed ACOP Warm-Up and the HKD$100,000 (approx. US$13,000) HK$10 Million Guaranteed ACOP Main Event that will have players filing into Macau from all around the world.
Online Gambling Western Union Scam Alert
The Off Shore Gambling Association this week posted a warning about a Western Union scam the online gambling community needs to be aware of.
PokerStars Patent for Rush Poker May Force Out Competitors
Full Tilt Poker owned the patent for a high speed online poker variant it branded as Rush Poker. Following the shutdown of Full Tilt poker last year, a handful of other networks decided to launch their own version of the platform, one that moves players quickly from table to table upon folding a hand rather than wait for that hand to finish.
FTP looked like toast earlier this year, emboldening the competition, including the world’s largest real money online poker firm, PokerStars, to jump into the speed poker race without much concern over patent infringements.
$500,000 Guarantee likely at This Year’s Punta Cana Poker Classic
If the airport in Punta Cana feels a little crowded this week, blame the Punta Cana Poker Classic. The online poker site has confirmed that a total of 82 online poker players have secured packages worth $5,000 apiece through qualifiers online. The Caribbean tournament gets underway on Saturday, October 13th at 3pm local time.
Redskins Players Now Voice Support for Gambling Expansion in Maryland
As reported by Gambling911.com last week, the Washington Redskins have endorsed a plan that would see gambling expansion in the state of Maryland in the form of a new casino Prince George's County. This support comes despite the fact that the National Football League (NFL) expressly condemns any form of gambling promotion associated with the league.
Calling Their Bluff: Enet Won’t Honor Bluff Gaming Accounts for Now
Poker players owed monies from defunct Bluff Gaming are growing increasingly frustrated after Enet Poker pulled the plug on a deal to assume payouts, at least for the time being.
