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Poker Pro Mike Matusow Denies $700k Full Tilt Poker Debt Accusations
This week, the French suitors who are looking to acquire Full Tilt Poker blame its pros for essentially “holding up the deal”. Those pros include the likes of Mike Matusow.
Mr. Matusow has since gone on the defensive, blasting the Groupe Bernard Tapie (GBT) claims that he personally owes $700,000 while the total debt amongst pros sits at a staggering $16.5 million. Groupe Bernard Tapie says it planned to purchase the now shuttered FTP for $80 million.
Rick Santorum Against Online Gambling: ‘Dangerous for Our Country’ (Video)
Last week when it was learned the US Republican Presidential hopeful Rick Santorum came out against legalized online gambling, this appeared to be a nonissue. After all, candidate Mitt Romney already had the nomination “in the bag” with Newt Gingrich “that other guy” who “might be standing in the way with his Southern states stronghold”.
Lobbyist Claims Harry Reid Poised to Attach Online Poker Bill to Upcoming Payroll Tax Extension
An article discussing plans to legalize online poker and the potential for decreased funding for lottery scholarships makes reference to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid’s plans to attach a measure to the upcoming Unemployment payroll tax bill later this month.
It is widely believed that the Congress is working hard to get something passed prior to the introduction of legislation at the state level.
The Daily Helmsman:
Oversight Hearing on the U.S. Department of Justice Opinion on Internet Gambling Live Webcast
Those wishing to follow today’s Oversight Hearing on the U.S. Department of Justice Opinion on Internet Gambling will be able to do so at 2:15 pm EST via the Web here. *Note: The hearing has commenced as of 2:47 pm EST. This hearing is taking place February 9 2012.
Best Actress Odds 2012 Oscars – Some Great Value This Year
Unlike in past years when the Best Actress category featured a virtual lock with odds to steep to wager on, the 2012 Best Actress category features three nominees with relatively short odds and, as such, great value. You can find all the latest updated Academy Awards betting odds from Bookmaker.eu, the leader in bet taking since 1985.
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Hearing for Internet Gambling in US: Witness List Released
On Thursday February 9, 2012, the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs will hold an oversight hearing entitled, “The U.S. Department of Justice Opinion on Internet Gaming: What's at Stake for Tribes?” The hearing is a third in a series that started late last year to study Internet gambling and its potential impact on U.S. consumers and the overall economy. This particular hearing will focus on the impact of Tribal gambling in the States.
888, Everest, Chilipoker and Titan Blacklisted in Belgium
The Belgium government has blacklisted online gambling firms 888, Everest, Chilipoker and Titan as part of its new regulatory policy.
World Sports Exchange $700k Behind on Payouts (Video)
SBR Forum video analyst Peter Loshak breaks down the latest sportsbook industry news with troubled World Sports Exchange (WSEX.com) at the forefront.
Mobster Michael "The Large Guy" Sarno Gets 25 Years Behind Bars
CHICAGO — (Associated Press) - A reputed mob boss known for his wide girth and reputation for violence was sentenced to 25 years in prison today in a federal court in Chicago.
Michael "The Large Guy" Sarno also was ordered to pay nearly $1.8 million in restitution. A jury convicted Sarno, 54, and four co-defendants in 2010 of racketeering and other charges.
Caesars Begins Trading Wednesday: Goes Public and Floated with 1.4 Million Shares
Casino giant Caesars Entertainment Corp. went public on Wednesday (February 8, 2012), with its stock price surging 71 percent after completing an initial public offering.
The IPO was significantly reduced from its 2010 attempt.
Poker Game Stripper Turned Bank Robber to Enter Plea Deal
Lee Grace Dougherty, one of three siblings charged with robbing a Georgia bank and firing at a police officer, has reached a plea deal agreement with prosecutors on Wednesday.
PokerStars Granted Belgium License
The world’s largest online poker room, PokerStars, will now be able to operate from Belgium.
Sex Offender Michael DeVita Ordered to be Compensated by Palms Casino Resort
The Nevada Gambling Control Board has order the Palms Casino Resort to compensate poker player Michael DeVita $18,500 after he was prevented from playing in the Epic Poker tournament main event.
Organizers learned that DeVita was a registered sex offender. DeVita denied claims made by organizers that he had voluntarily elected to drop out of the main event.
Quadjacks.com, which first broke the story regarding the NGCB ruling, offered DeVita’s side of the story this past September.
Iowa Online Poker Bill to be Introduced Later This Month
The state of Iowa plans to introduce legislation later this month that looks to make online poker legal within its borders.
State Sen. Jeff Danielson, D-Cedar Falls, chairman of the Iowa Senate's State Government Committee, said he plans to introduce the bill this month. Iowans, he claims, were spending close to $100 million outside the state on online poker.
"We essentially right now have a do-nothing policy by default," he said.
Video Poker Kingpin Gets Three Years Behind Bars
Video poker magnate Casey Szaflarski was sentenced on Tuesday to more than three years behind bars for running an illegal gambling operation.
William Hill Becomes Official Sponsor of England Football Team
The United Kingdom’s largest bookmaker, William Hill, has been confirmed as an official sponsor of the England football team.
Peter Daire, the FA's Head of Sponsorship, said:
"We are delighted to have William Hill on board.
Berndsen12 Battles Isildur1: Wins $299k
Online poker player Sander “Berndsen12” Berndsen has been in a heated battle with Swedish sensation Isildur1, whose real name is Viktor Blom.
The Dutch pro Berndsen claimed $299k Monday night.
Here is how it all went down, courtesy of HighStakesDB.com:
PartyPoker has Biggest Cushion Between It and iPoker Network Since Summer
PartyPoker has pulled far ahead of the iPoker Network to take firm control of the number two spot for most trafficked online poker rooms in the world. Since the shut down of Full Tilt Poker last June, Party and iPoker have alternated between the number two and three spot. Until recently, the highest peak difference between the two rooms was around 250 average real cash players.
Federal Judge Won’t Dismiss 'Black Friday' Online Poker Charges
Federal Judge Lewis Kaplan on Tuesday refused requests to dismiss all the government’s counts against John Campos, a former vice-chairman of a St. George, Utah bank that allegedly accepted cash infusions on behalf of three major online poker companies: PokerStars, Full Tilt Poker and UB.com/Absolute Poker. Another payment processor, Chad Elie, is also charged and set to go on trial with Campos next month.
Zynga Rigging Poker Games?
The world’s largest online poker room, Zynga Poker, is being accused of rigging poker games.
The free-to-play poker application came under fire on social news website Reddit.com by a former contractor.
From PokerUpdate.com:
Fox News’ Bob Beckel Admits Big Super Bowl Win
Unlucky in politics, lucky in gambling?
Fox News Channel commentator Bob Beckel, who once ran a presidential campaign that lost in a 49-state landslide, is apparently better at sports betting than presidential politics.
Record Breaking Run Continues at 888
LONDON (SHARECAST) - Online gaming solutions provider 888 said trading in 2012 has continued at record levels, building on the strong performance in the final quarter of 2011.
Fourth quarter revenue was up 28% to $91m from $71m in the corresponding quarter of 2010.
As at 31 December 2011, 888 had 10.6m casino, poker and sport registered customer accounts, excluding those running virtual "try before you buy" accounts, representing an increase of 22% from 31 December 2010.
Carbon Poker Offering Limited Time Only 50 Percent Reload Deposit Bonus
For a limited time only, Carbon Poker is offering a 50 perfect reload deposit bonus for all online poker players.
FEB50 awards 50% up to $250.00. Enter the code "FEB50" in the cashier with any reload deposit.
Unlucky at Poker? Man Gets Piece of Bad Beat Jackpot for Third Time in 3 Months
Americas Cardroom player Word Son has gotten a piece of that online poker room’s Bad Beat Jackpot for a third time in as little as 3 months.
It happened again on Monday (February 6, 2012) when he walked away with $14605.59, finishing with the 5th best cashout.
Lucky Player Hits Americas Cardroom Bad Beat Jackpot for $175,232
One lucky player won the Bad Beat Jackpot at Americas Cardroom for $175232 just one week after opening his online poker account.
The hand was like this:
Odds to Win Minnesota Caucus, Colorado Caucus
The latest odds to win Tuesday’s Minnesota Caucus as well as the Colorado Caucus had Mitt Romney with a 57 percent chance followed by Rick Santorum at 39 percent in Minnesota and Romney at close to 100 percent winning in Colorado.
If there is any type of competition for this Republican race for the US Presidency, it will occur in Minnesota where Santorum is actually leading in one poll.
Gingrich was coming in under 3 percent to win Minnesota.
Vadzim Kursevich Wins the 2012 EPT Deauville Main Event (Video)
Belarus-born Vadzim Kursevich has won the 2012 EPT Deauville Main Event and the €875,000 reward that comes with it.
Prior to this win, Kursevich’s biggest showing was at the PokerStars EPT Berlin Season 7 EPT No Limit Hold’em Championship this past year. He has enjoyed success since that time, coming in 3rd at the Grand Prix de Paris/WPT Event – Season 10 Pot Limit Omaha – Omaha Cup.
Kursevich beat out little known player Paul Guichard, who enjoyed his first serious cashout on the live circuit, €557,000.
Former Singer, Drug Addict Robbie Williams Helps Launch Online Poker Site
Famed pop singer and former drug addict Robbie Williams is lending his face and name to a newly launched online poker site, drawing criticism from Liberal Democrat MP Tessa Munt and others.
Ms. Munt told The Daily Mail: 'I’m outraged by this. It directly targets his fans, including children. The money he makes should go to addiction charities.'
Subject Poker Shut Down
The popular, and sometimes controversial, poker news website SubjectPoker.com has shut down. Reason:
Editor Noah Stephens-Davidowitz and Subject: Poker co-founder, Thomas Bakker are starting their own online poker security firm, it was revealed on Monday.
While not a prolific website, the detailed reports on such things as the status of Full Tilt Poker proved interesting.
Phil Hellmuth’s $21k Super Bowl Loss
Poker pro extraordinaire Phil Hellmuth is also a sports bettor and he was tweeting throughout Super Bowl Sunday about placing wagers on the big game. Sadly, Hellmuth came out a $21,000 loser.
