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Victor Figueroa of Miami Beach Wins WPT Rock 'n' Roll Poker Open Main Event
Miami Beach resident Victor Figueroa enjoyed his first major poker tournament win at the 2012 WPT Rock n’ Roll Poker Open Main Event at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hard Rock Monday, earning $105,000.
Figueroa has cashed in at 7 local tournaments but this is his most notable win to date. All but one of those wins occurred this year.
Millions Chase Record $425 Million Powerball Jackpot
CHICAGO (Associated Press) — Eight months after a trio of ticket buyers split a $656 million Mega Millions jackpot to set a world lottery record, Powerball is offering up a prize that would be the second highest.
The $425 million jackpot, the largest in Powerball's history, represents a potential life-changing fortune. But before shelling out $2 for a ticket, here are some things to consider:
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A GOOD BET: SOMEONE WILL WIN
It's the gambler's mantra: Somebody's gotta win, so why not me?
The first part is true; somebody will win the Powerball jackpot.
CFTC Press Release Regarding Intrade Complaint
Washington, DC – The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) today filed a civil complaint in federal district court in Washington, DC, charging Intrade The Prediction Market Limited (Intrade) and Trade Exchange Network Limited (TEN), Irish companies based in Dublin, Ireland, with offering commodity option contracts to U.S. customers for trading, as well as soliciting, accepting, and confirming the execution of orders from U.S.
Befair Leaving Greek Market Following New Gambling Regs
LONDON (Reuters) - Online gambling exchange Betfair said it would withdraw from the Greek market until there was greater clarity on gaming regulation in the country.
Betfair, which has not yet applied for a permit to operate in Greece, questioned the cost and conditions attached to permits required by gaming firms to trade in the country.
"According to legal advice received, the value of these permits is unclear and we consider the gambling legislation in the country to be inconsistent with European law," Betfair said on Monday.
Jenny Woo Talks Nomophobia
Jenny Woo here! Yes, that’s right I’m back from my long drawn out maternity leave and can’t be happier to come back with a great interview I had with Addiction and Recovery expert, Dr. Elizabeth Waterman, Psy.D, from Morningside Recovery Center in California.
Intrade Sued by Regulators: Stops Taking ‘Real Money’ Bets from US
Dublin, Ireland-based betting exchange Intrade is being sued by regulators and it's not all about the company's wagering services, the Wall Street Journal revealed on Monday.
Las Vegas Sands Board Approves Special Dividend
(Nasdaq) - Las Vegas Sands Corp.'s (LVS) board has approved a special dividend of $2.75 a share, as the casino operator looks to boost shareholder returns.
Shares jumped 4% to $45.77 after-hours Monday.
The dividend will be paid on Dec. 18 to shareholders of record as of Dec. 10 and will cost the company about $2.26 billion. Las Vegas Sands had about $3.75 billion in cash and cash equivalents as of Sept. 30 and 823.4 million shares outstanding as of Nov. 1.
Carbon Poker Offering Reload Bonus of 75 Percent Through November 30
Although it may be the final week in November, that doesn’t mean it’s too late to cash in on Carbon Poker’s great November reload bonus. The poker site is offering a reload bonus of 75% (up to $375) when you make a deposit from now until Nov 30th at 11:59 EST. With the third rendition of Poker Maximus only days away, this is a great opportunity to give your bankroll a boost for those major events.
MicroMillions III Becomes Most Popular Online Poker Series Ever: Russian Player Wins
LONDON, UK – MicroMillions III has set a new record for largest online poker festival, with 1,308,994 entries across the 100 events, beating the previous best of 1,294,889 set in the first MicroMillions series back in March, and the 1,288,221 entries from MicroMillions II in July.
‘Sin City Rules’ to Debut December 9: Stars Poker Pro Jennifer Harman (Video)
A show about Las Vegas’ most powerful women, “Sin City Rules” is set to make its debut on TLC December 9 (10 pm ET). Among those featured in this latest reality series, poker pro and Hollywood starlet Jennifer Harman.
A promo for the upcoming series includes each of the female cast members offering up a brief description of who they are.
“I’m one of the women who runs this town.”
“I’m tough.”
“I’m smart.”
“I’m ruthless.”
We here at Gambling911.com love this show already.
Oh, and did we mention the pet monkey?
Reid Kyl Internet Gambling Bill ‘Not Acceptable’ to Tribes in its Current Form
For years, attempts to pass legislation banning Internet gambling at the federal level were stymied by “carve outs” for various other forms of gaming (i.e. the horse racing sector). For nearly a decade, lobbyists representing the Tribes had been successful in preventing such measures from being signed into law. Their interests were typically in stark contrast to that of other groups like the horse racing industry.
2012 WPT Montreal Sets New Record
The start of this weekend’s 2012 WPT Montreal set a new record for a tournament with over a $1k buy-in taking place in Canada.
1173 entrants were recorded during Day 1 of this event with a previous record set earlier this month at the WSOPC Vancouver (1032 entrants). These figures demonstrate that poker is alive and well in Canada and apparently growing in popularity.
Chip count before day two, top 6:
1. Patrick Lelievre 326,100
2. Kalpesh Raichura 314,200
3. Kerry Shears 299,300
4. Jeff Gross 284,000
5. Jean-Louis Forino 272,000
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.
