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US Government to Begin Regulating Bitcoins as Big Brother Takes Notice
We knew it was going to happen sooner or later, probably just not sooner. The US Government has announced it will begin regulating the popular virtual currency Bitcoin in an effort to curb money laundering activities.
PartyPoker Premier League VI: Jonathan Duhamel, Antonio Esfandiari Hot
The PartyPoker Premier League VI featured some big name poker players among the leaders with Dan Shak, Jennifer Tilly, Phil Laak and Jason Mercier topping the Group B overall standings and Jonathan Duhamel along with Antonio Esfandiari topping the Group A overall standings heading into Friday.
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Gambling911.com Marketing: March Madness Gets Off to Solid Start
It is one of the most pivotal betting periods of the year with March Madness tipping off Thursday. Leading up to Thursday’s first set of games, there was certainly plenty of traffic coming to the G911 site via search.
The most trafficked NCAA Tournament articles for Thursday were:
“NCAA Tournament Betting Lines: Bucknell-Butler, Oregon-Oklahoma State”
“College Basketball Lines – NCAA Tournament: Southern vs. Gonzaga”
“Akron vs. VCU Line at -7: Virginia Commonwealth 11-1 ATS in Tournaments”
Zynga Relaunches Online Gaming Site: Loosens Facebook Ties
(Reuters) - Online game publisher Zynga relaunched its website on Thursday, allowing users to play its games without first signing on to Facebook, a significant step toward establishing its independence from Facebook Inc.
The relaunch of Zynga.com is the latest step in the slow dissolution of a special partnership that once bound two of the most influential players in the social Internet industry.
Atlantic Club Hotel and Casino COO: ‘Caesar’s has Hidden Agenda’ (Video)
Talking exclusively to PokerNews.com, Atlantic Club Hotel and Casino COO Michael Frawley claims that Caesar’s and the American Gaming Association have an “agenda” in their efforts to try and prevent PokerStars from taking over the property.
New Hampshire Kills One Gambling Bill
CONCORD, N.H. (Associated Press) — A week after a gambling bill passed the state Senate, the New Hampshire House killed one casino bill Thursday but kept another alive, leaving open the possibility of passing its own gambling measure.
The House overwhelmingly rejected a bill that would have allowed two casinos to be built in the state while preserving another amid debate over the possibility of legalizing gambling in New Hampshire.
14 Companies Apply for Delaware Online Gambling Licenses
While the state may have less than 1 million people, that hasn’t stopped over a dozen online gambling companies from filing licensing applications to run i-Gaming businesses out of Delaware.
Topping the list is PokerStars, which is looking to purchase a hotel and casino in nearby Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Amaya Gaming, International Games Technology, SHFL Entertainment, Continent 8 Technologies, Stan James PLC, and 888 Holdings have each filed applications.
Four New Omaha Games Unveiled by PokerStars
ONCHAN, ISLE OF MAN –PokerStars today announced the launch of four new Omaha games – 5 Card Omaha, 5 Card Omaha Hi/Lo, Courchevel and Courchevel Hi/Lo – which are being rolled out across PokerStars’ shared liquidity and segregated market sites over the next couple of days and will be available to play for
Poker Pro Greg Raymer Leaves PPA Board Following Hooker Arrest
Poker pro Greg Raymer has announced he will no longer be serving on the Poker Players Alliance (PPA) board following last weekend’s highly publicized arrest for solicitation of a prostitute and attempting to engage in an unnatural sex act.
French Police Raid Christine Lagarde’s, Bernard Tapie Homes
The Telegraph has reported that International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief Christine Lagarde’s Paris flat was raided as part of an investigation into a €285 million payment made to Bernard Tapie. His home was also raided.
Tapie heads up the International Stadiums Poker Tour and the purpose of the raid was to determine if Lagarde acted illegally when approving a €285 Million arbitration payout to Tapie.
RCMP Carries Out More Raids, Arrests in Connection with Platinum SB
The Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of the RCMP Wednesday morning arrested two more individuals in connection with running what it deemed to be an organized crime-linked bookmaking operation that also has ties to the Hell’s Angels.
Police arrested Michael Kriaris, 39, of Toronto, and Augustino Valenzisi, 43, of Vaughan. Both face charges related to engaging in bookmaking and committing an offence to benefit a criminal organization.
IRS Comes After 2007 World Series of Poker Winner Jerry Yang: Seize Bracelet
The IRS has several tax liens against 2007 World Series of Poker winner Jerry Yang including one for $571,894.54.
A federal tax lien is the government’s legal claim against your property when you neglect or fail to pay a tax debt. The lien protects the government’s interest in all your property, including real estate, personal property and financial assets."
Broncos Player Quinton Carter Faces Felony in Alleged Casino Cheating
Denver Broncos safety Quinton Carter is facing felony charges after the Texas Station Casino in Las Vegas accused him of adding a $5 chip to three bets after the dice already rolled. Video surveillance apparently captured the event.
A spokesperson for the team told the Associated Press the Broncos are investigating the matter.
Poker Pro Daniel Cates Calls Tom Dwan Out on Twitter
Poker pro Daniel Cates is not happy with fellow pro Tom “Durrrr” Dwan and his perceived avoidance.
Cates wants to challenge Dwan to another head’s up poker matchup but Dwan has, to date, been nonresponsive. To make matters worse, Dwan has been seen requesting challenges from other players online.
Online Gambling Payment Processor Neteller Plots US Re-Entry
Optimal Payments anticipates at least 10 states legalizing Internet gambling in the US to legalize the activity over the coming year.
Optimal Payments may not ring a bell for gamblers. But this is the former Neteller, a third party payment solutions company that until January 2007 had operated in the USA and was once considered the “PayPal of Online Gambling”.
A Glimpse Into How Interstate Online Gambling Will Work
The Nevada Gaming Commission this week filed a “Request for Comment” as it relates to how “regulations concerning interstate agreements for interactive gaming” should work as the Silver State looks to begin offering online poker to those beyond its borders.
Last month, Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval signed Assembly Bill 114 into law that would allow his state to form compacts with other states utilizing a model similar to that of the Lottery System’s Powerball game.
Here were the primary focus questions:
Taiwan Bookies Take Bets on When Cancer Patients Will Die: Inside Wagering
Talk about sick! Some worldwide bookies have no scruples and will take bets on just about anything.
Case in point.
Taiwan bookies have shockingly begun taking wagers on when cancer patients will ultimately kick the bucket.
Fantasy Sports Betting in Atlantic City Casinos Will Not Constitute Gambling
The Press of Atlantic City’s Hoa Nguyen has confirmed that New Jersey’s allowance of fantasy sports betting in the gambling town’s casinos will not constitute “gambling”.
Caesars Stock Hits All Time High
Caesars Entertainment is up 17 of the late 18 sessions with its stock hitting an all time high.
The initial high occurred the first day of trading in February of last year. After going public, Caesars fell for nine months, bottoming at 4.52 in mid-November. It turned up then and continues on a roll.
No More Internet Cafes in Florida Following Gambling Arrests: Senate OK
(Associated Press) - A Senate panel has cleared its version of a ban on the Florida gambling establishments commonly known as Internet cafes.
The Senate committee on gaming Monday voted 11-0 on the bill (SB 1030) that started as a moratorium and evolved into an outright ban.
The vote follows a House committee's clearing of its own bill banning internet cafes on Friday.
Florida Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll resigned last week in the wake of an investigation into the Allied Veterans of the World charity that was suspected of running illegal gambling.
Louisiana Latest US State to Consider Legalized Online Gambling
Louisiana Rep. Mike Huval wants his state to look further into the prospects of offering legalized online gambling.
Lebron James’ ‘Crooked Rabbi’... Israeli Mafia and Charlie Sheen
While TMZ recently exclusively reported that NBA superstar Lebron James has sent out invites for his wedding and it is set for the holiest Jewish day of the year, Yom Kippur – his Jewish Rabbi wont be able to attend, and maybe that's why he scheduled for that day.
Ruben Visser Wins 2013 EPT London Main Event for £595,000
Dutch pro Ruben Visser has won the £5,250 PokerStars.com EPT London Main Event today for a £595,000 first prize.
The 24-year-old from Rotterdam won his seat for just £320 in a Deep Hyper-Turbo satellite on PokerStars. He beat Lithuanian Mantas Visockis heads-up to take down the tournament which started last Sunday with 647 players and a £3,137,950 prize pool.
Jenny Woo: Greg Raymer One of the Good Guys of Poker Despite Hooker F-Up
Poker pro Greg Raymer does not have an arrest record of any kind, so Friday's shocking revelation that he was nabbed during a hooker sting operation certainly has many in the poker community scratching their heads.
NJ to Let Casinos Accept Bets on Fantasy Teams
(Associated Press) - Peyton Manning's touchdown passes, Adrian Peterson's first downs and Darrelle Revis' interceptions could combine to make someone rich this fall.
New Jersey is allowing casinos in Atlantic City to offer fantasy sports betting in a pilot program that will be announced Monday.
Poker Pro Greg Raymer Arrested in Prostitution Sting
One of poker’s best known players, Greg “Fossilman” Raymer, has been arrested following a North Carolina prostitution sting operation.
Americas Cardroom Unveils New Website Ahead of $200k Guaranteed Event
With its upcoming $200,000 Guaranteed Event in early April, Americas Cardroom is going all out to make serious poker players feel at home. Today, they've gone all-in once again. The US-friendly online poker room has revamped their website with a design that appeals to serious poker players.
Illinois Internet Gambling Bill ‘Bad Actor’ Clause Softened
Illinois in its quest to legalize Internet gambling has soften its “bad actor” clause that would have prevented companies that have accepted wagers in the US over the past six years from obtaining a license in the state.
Previous wording for Senate Bill 1739 contained the following wording:
“No Internet gaming license shall be granted to any applicant who has accepted wagers via the Internet in contravention of this Section or United States law in the 10 years preceding the application date.”
Florida Gambling Arrests May Shut Down Veterans Shelter
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Associated Press) — A former Army cook who fell on hard times, Debbie Bowman has been living at the Allied Veterans Center, a shelter for homeless veterans, since August.
PokerStars MicroMillions 4 Daily Round-Up – March 15
MicroMillions 4 got under way yesterday with six events and nearly $350,000 in guaranteed prizes up for grabs. In the end the actual prize pools easily exceeded that total, with more than $680,000 awarded to thousands of players.
