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2012 EPT Barcelona Champion Mikalai Pobal is August’s Poker Player of the Month
Quadjacks.com has named 2012 EPT Barcelona champion Mikalai Pobal as their August Poker Player of the Month.
The Belarus-born player managed to beat out Finnish online poker phenom Ilari “Ziigmund” Sahamies to take the EPT honor last month.
Zynga Looks at Mobile Gambling and Online Gambling to Diversify
(NASDAQ) - Zynga ( ZNGA ) is expanding into mobile gaming and is looking to enter into real money online gambling. It recently tied up with Nokia to add Draw Something and Zynga Poker to Nokia feature phones such as Nokia Asha Touch and the Nokia Series 40 range. The games will feature in the phones released in Q3 and will cover nearly 100 million users. Zynga game apps are already available for smartphones and the company plans to expand into feature phones to increase its user base and target emerging economies.
Partouche Poker Tour Blames ‘External Media’ for Prize ‘Confusion’ but Will Honor €5 million
The Partouche Poker Tour has decided to honor its initial €5 million guarantee after quietly cutting the guarantee down by €750,000.
Everest Poker Moves to iPoker Network
Everest Poker and its Bet-Click brand have confirmed a move to the world’s number two most trafficked online poker network, iPoker, after weeks of speculation.
Poker Maximus II – Day 3 Recap
Day 3 of the Poker Maximus II Series saw three more winners crowned in Events #7, 8, and 9. Congratulations to all the players that competed and cashed in these events, but here is how the champions earned their trophies. Learn More About Poker Maximus II at Carbon Poker Here
Poker Maximus II – Day 2 Recap
The action was at a break neck pace during Day 2 of the Poker Maximus II series as three more events claimed champions. Here’s how they finished. Remember to take part in Poker Maximus II at Carbon Poker here to take advantage of this massive prize pool.
Poker Room at Gulfstream Casino Now Open Following Fish Tank Fiasco
The poker room at Gulfstream Park Racing & Casino in South Florida has finally reopened after a ruptured 13,000 gallon fish tank caused extensive damage to the facilities last Sunday.
New carpeting, walls, artwork and furniture have been installed since the flooding occurred, according to Mike Couch, Gulfstream's Director of Gaming.
"It's unfortunate we had to close five days, but we're very grateful to our guests for their patience and understanding," Couch said in a Saturday release.
Sheldon Adelson, Las Vegas Sands Select Madrid for ‘EuroVegas’ Casino
By HAROLD HECKLE Associated Press
(Associated Press) - The decision by Las Vegas Sands to choose Madrid for a big "EuroVegas" casino project was welcomed by city officials Saturday, but potential obstacles include the company's decision to fund only 35 percent of the resort and to demand changes in local laws.
Ana Isabel Marino, Madrid's counselor for planning and environment, said the regional government received the news "with contained satisfaction, given that this is the first step."
New Jersey Says Professional Leagues do Not Have Standing in Sports Betting Suit
TRENTON, N.J. — (Associated Press) - A court filing claims sports gambling is so widespread already that New Jersey’s plans to implement it won’t cause any harm to college and pro sports leagues.
The argument is contained in a court filing that seeks to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the four major pro leagues and the NCAA.
Steve Wynn Seeking $12 Million in Slander Case Against Porn Purveyor Joe Francis
LOS ANGELES (Associated Press) — Steve Wynn's attorney says jurors should consider awarding the casino mogul $12 million in his slander trial against "Girls Gone Wild" founder Joe Francis.
Attorney Barry Langberg suggested the multimillion verdict during closing arguments Friday in Wynn's case against Francis. Francis claims the casino creator threatened to kill him over a gambling debt.
Poker Maximus II – Day 1 Recap
The first day of Poker Maximus II was phenomenal as the “can’t miss online poker tournament series” of the fall got underway. There were three great events, all No-limit Hold’em Freezeout tournaments with various buy-ins. Here’s how they finished. Learn More About Poker Maximus II Here
Somach to Appear on Wallin Radio Show to Discuss Betting College and Pro Football
Gambling911.com reporter Tom Somach will be a guest on Saturday, September 8, 2012, on "Morning Brew," one of the most popular radio shows in the Los Angeles market.
The show airs live each Saturday morning on KCAA radio, 1050 on the AM dial, from 8-9 a.m. Pacific Time, and is hosted by Los Angeles sportscaster and Gambling911.com sports handicapper Fred Wallin.
Somach will appear on the show Saturday from 8:30-9 a.m. Pacific Time and will discuss betting college and NFL football, as well as other gambling topics in the news.
Bally Technologies Licenses NASCAR Slot Machine
Players, start your engines! Bally Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BYI) has licensed NASCAR, one of the most sought-after brands in the gaming industry.
NASCAR is the first world-class licensed brand that Bally has carried across its games and systems businesses, in the form of the slot machine game and Elite Bonusing Suite’s Virtual Racing NASCAR. Both the slot and the systems-driven promotional tool take everything racing fans love about the sport and put it into a one-of-a-kind gaming experience.
Belterra Casino Resort to Host HPT 2012 Championship Open
Florence, Indiana - One of the most popular events on Heartland Poker Tour is getting a new home for 2012. The year-end Championship Open will again be centralized in the Midwest, this time at Belterra Casino Resort in Florence, Indiana. HPT champs from throughout Season 8 will descend on Belterra for their final run at the coveted Player of the Year title. The tournament is open to the public and expected to draw poker enthusiasts from around the country, including legend of the game Scotty Nguyen. Players can take their shot at the anticipated six-figure firs
Poker Maximus II Gets Under Way With Top Cash Prizes
Poker Maximus II gets under way today (Friday, September 7, 2012) and continues through the 16th when top cash prizes will be rewarded. Carbon Poker is the flagship brand of the Merge Gaming Network, which is hosting Poker Maximus II.
Quincy Jones Denies Steve Wynn Threatened Porn Purveyor Joe Francis Life in Slander Trial
Music producer Quincy Jones denied ever telling “Girls Gone Wild” porn purveyor Joe Francis that casino mogul Steve Wynn wanted to "bury him in the desert.”
When asked if Wynn had said this to Jones, the Grammy Award winning music icon emphatically said "No. Absolutely not” more than a dozen times during court testimony on Thursday.
Steve Wynn is suing Francis for slander. The two have been embroiled in a bitter war of words for some years now.
Sports Handicapper Wayne Root Quits Libertarian Party
Wayne Root, author and the 2008 Libertarian Vice Presidential nominee, has quit the Libertarian party and plans to run for US Senate as a Republican.
Gambler Who Bet on College Football 34.5 Point Underdog Wins $120k
A sports bettor managed to take full advantage of one of College Football’s biggest upsets in 32 years this past weekend as Texas State went on to beat Houston 30-13 as a +34.5 underdog.
Terror in Costa Rica as More Earthquake Videos Surface (Video)
San Jose, Costa Rica, is, and has been for over 15 years, the epicenter of online gambling. Up until recently even PokerStars, the world’s largest “real money” online poker firm, maintained a base there.
San Jose is an epicenter for something else.....EARTHQUAKES!
WSOP and Punta Cana Classic Staff Fund Rising for Family of Late Poker Dealer Casey Jones
The poker community is still mourning one of its own following the tragic death of 29-year-old father of three-year-old twin daughters, Casey Jones. While traveling with his family in the Southwest USA succumb to a mysterious disease that rendered him unconscious and ultimately took his life.
William “PokerMonkey” South explained Jones role in the poker community on his blog:
Floyd Mayweather Bets $200k Cowboys Second Half: Shoots Down Michigan Rumors
Floyd Mayweather has finally revealed that he never bet $3 million on the Michigan Wolverines to cover against Alabama this past weekend, but he did wager on the Dallas Cowboys to win the second half of the first NFL game of the 2012 regular season.
Partouche Poker Reneges on €5 Million Prize Guarantee: Claim No Such Prize Advertised
Billed as the “biggest poker tournament in Europe,” The Partouche Poker Tour (PPT), now in its 5th year, will no longer be “guaranteeing” a €5 million prize pool but has since altered that “guarantee” to €4.3 million, much to the chagrin of those already playing in the event. This begs the question: “What’s the point of guaranteeing something that you can’t guarantee”?
Lock Poker Premiers Knights of Skill Leaderboard: Win iPads, iPhone 4s, More
As Gambling911.com reported Wednesday night, Lock Poker’s latest September 2012 online poker promotions include two new ramped up leaderboards, one of which is discussed below and players can learn more about here at Lock Poker.
Not only is Lock Poker ranking players on ROI, but they will also be giving away 2 ME seats to the Aussie Millions as well as iPads and much, much more.
Fed Paves Way for Legalized Online Poker in US
Some of the online poker’s foremost experts tell Michael Shapiro of the San Francisco Chronicle that this “game of skill” is well on its way to becoming legalized in the US. But don’t look towards the federal government and a GOP platform that wants extended Web gambling prohibition as the main obstacle getting in the way. The states will have the final say and some just say “No”.
Lock Poker September Promos Include Free iPads, Aussie Millions Packages, 110k GTD, More
One of the more exciting Lock Poker September promos includes leader boards that, will not only be ranking players on ROI, but Lock Poker will be giving away 2 ME seats to the Aussie Millions as well as brand new iPads. Watch Gambling911.com for more details shortly. Currently running promos appear below.
Rake chase
WSOPE 2012 to Include €50,000 re-entry High Roller Non-Bracelet Event
The World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) has announced it will be adding a €50,000 re-entry high roller non-bracelet event.
The WSOPE 2013 kicks off in Cannes, France on September 21 with the €50,000 re-entry High Roller beginning on October 2 and taking place over a three day period.
The WSOPE bracelet events appears below and, as could be expected, Gambling911.com will be bringing its readers regular updates as they come in:
Sept. 21, Six Handed No Limit Hold’em (3 day event), €2,500 + €200
Bookie Pleads Guilty in Philadelphia Mob Case That Will Delve Into City’s Violent Past
PHILADELPHIA (Associated Press) - A sports bookie has pleaded guilty to racketeering charges a month before eight co-defendants go on trial in a mob case.
Louis Barretta became the third person to plead guilty in the case, which focuses on what prosecutors say was gambling and loansharking within Philadelphia's La Cosa Nostra under acting boss Joseph Ligambi.
NFL Hypocrites Go All In for NFL Season Opener With Gambling-Themed Halftime Song
A song whose title is one of the most famous phrases in gambling is to be heard at half-time of tonight's opening game of the NFL--a league which claims to abhor gambling in any form!
Zynga Introduces Sports Betting With Las Vegas Style Sportsbook Game
Zynga has teamed up with developer RocketPlay to deliver a “Vegas-like” sportsbook experience for its customers just in time for the new NFL season.
According to a release, Sports Casino offers "an authentic Las Vegas-style sportsbook experience" wherein players can bet on live sporting events like baseball and football as well as play video poker, slots, and blackjack.
Outdoor Gambling in Atlantic City as Golden Nugget Offers First Exterior Casino
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — (Associated Press) - For the past few years, Atlantic City's casinos have been thinking outside the box when it comes to ways to drum up new business and compete with gambling halls in neighboring states.
But the Golden Nugget Atlantic City is doing so literally by becoming the first casino in New Jersey to offer outdoor gambling.
