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Lazio Captain Stefano Mauri Suspended Over Betting Scandal

(Canadian Press) - Lazio captain Stefano Mauri was banned for six months by the Italian football federation on Friday for his part in a match-fixing scandal.

Submitted by Canadian Press on, Fri, 08/02/2013 - 13:46

At Least $8 million up for Grabs During FTOPS xxIII, Starting Sunday

Full Tilt Poker’s flagship series returns with new and exclusive tournament formats

Onchan, Isle of Man – Kicking off this Sunday, August 4th, the latest Full Tilt Online Poker Series (FTOPS) features a combined prize pool of at least $8 million, 39 events and a wider range of tournament formats than ever before.

As well as competing for a cut of the big guaranteed prize pools, players will battle it out for a place in FTOPS history by becoming the first 5-Card Omaha, Courchevel or 6-Card Omaha event winner.

Submitted by Press Release on, Fri, 08/02/2013 - 12:22

Nevada Gaming Revenue Down Nearly 5 Percent in June

CARSON CITY, Nev. — (Associated Press) - State officials say Nevada gambling revenues went down 4.8 percent in June compared with a year earlier.

The Nevada Gaming Control Board released statistics Friday showing casinos won $792 million in June, down from $833 million in June 2012.

Las Vegas Strip winnings of $435 million were down 10 percent year-over-year.

But the situation was the opposite a little further down the road: Downtown Las Vegas winnings of $37 million were up 9 percent.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Fri, 08/02/2013 - 12:12

Full Tilt Poker US Players to be Paid Soon

A US Justice Department Claims Administrator has concluded review of Full Tilt Poker balances and has advised that the payout process should begin shortly.

Submitted by Ace King on, Fri, 08/02/2013 - 11:20

Softer Side of Gangster Whitey Bulger: Cuddling With Animals, Pedophile Priest

BOSTON (Associated Press) -- James "Whitey" Bulger's defense team has released photographs showing his softer side, including images of the reputed Boston gangster cuddling with animals.

The photos were filed late Wednesday.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Thu, 08/01/2013 - 22:35

Woman Who Trips Over Casino Speed Bump Awarded $775K

(Associated Press) - A woman who tripped on a speed bump and injured her shoulder at a U.S. casino has been awarded $775,000.

The Nevada Supreme Court upheld the judgment against Harrah’s casino, the Las Vegas Sun reported.

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Alice Swanson has been seeking compensation since 2007, when she tripped and fell.

She said the bump was too high, and a jury agreed.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Thu, 08/01/2013 - 22:10

Ultimate Poker Deals 10-Millionth Hand

LAS VEGAS, NV - Ultimate Poker dealt its 10-millionth hand of real money online poker at 10:22 a.m. PST on UltimatePoker.com after a little over three months of live play.

Submitted by Press Release on, Thu, 08/01/2013 - 17:38

The Beast Celebrates His Birthday At Americas Cardroom

It looks like August's Beast leaderboard prize is just icing on the cake. Popular online poker site Americas Cardroom today announced that it's giving away an extra $51,000 in celebration of The Beast's 1-year birthday. The $51,000 is being handed out through daily and weekly leaderboard competitions in August.

Submitted by Press Release on, Thu, 08/01/2013 - 17:32

Internet Cafes in Ohio Under Investigation for Alleged Illegal Gambling

MARYSVILLE, Ohio — (Associated Press) - A multi-agency investigation of online gambling targeted Internet cafes and other locations in seven Ohio counties with search warrants Thursday.

The task force has been investigating allegations of Ohio gambling law violations and allegations of illegal bingo and money laundering, authorities said. Marysville police said in a release that they expected to seize gambling machines, as well as financial and other records noted in the warrants.

No arrests were expected Thursday, although charges could be filed later, authorities said.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Thu, 08/01/2013 - 17:20

Man Sentenced for Running Online Gambling Website: FBI Agent was Customer

SHREVEPORT, La. — (Associated Press) - A Bossier City man has been sentenced to three years of probation and fined $50,000 for operating an illegal internet sports gambling site.

U.S. Attorney Stephanie A. Finley said Wednesday that U.S. District Judge S. Maurice Hicks Jr. sentenced 34-year-old Terry Lee Doty Jr., who pleaded guilty in April to one count of transmission of wagering information — a federal felony offense.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Thu, 08/01/2013 - 12:59

Former Arsenal Footballer Kenny Sansom Drunk, Homeless From Gambling Addiction

Former Arsenal player Kenny Sansom admits to being down and out due to his gambling addiction. He is currently homeless and always drunk.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Thu, 08/01/2013 - 12:48

Hartford Pizzeria Owner Sentenced in Gambino-Tied Sports Betting Ring

A U.S. District Judge, Vanessa Bryant, has sentenced Domenico Manchisi, 65, to six months behind bars for his role in operating a Gambino-run gambling business.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Wed, 07/31/2013 - 22:08

Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open Live Streaming Announced

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. - Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino has announced the addition of a Live Updates Team to its Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open (SHRPO) that runs run August 8 - 29 with the $10 Million Guaranteed Championship Event August 22 – 28. The Live Updates Team, comprised of some of the poker industry’s finest in live streaming and reporting, will be bringing all of the action to SHRPO’s reading and viewing audience.

Submitted by Press Release on, Wed, 07/31/2013 - 18:48

CNBC Comes Under Fire for ‘Money Talks’ Reality Series: Capper Scammed Elderly

CNBC’s announcement that they will be airing a new sports handicapping reality series this fall called “Money Talks” is beginning to cause quite a backlash.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Wed, 07/31/2013 - 16:24

Poker Maximus 6 at Carbon Poker Announced: Most Cash Prizes Ever (Schedule)

As promised by Gambling911.com this week, Carbon Poker has announced the unveiling of Poker Maximus 6.

This time, Carbon will be offering over $3Million in guaranteed action, a $250K main event and 85 tourneys.

Poker Maximus is an extremely popular promotion offered on the Merge Network, with Carbon Poker as the flagship brand.

Full Schedule Appears Below…

Poker Maximus VI Tournaments Schedule

Submitted by Ace King on, Wed, 07/31/2013 - 15:34

Facebook Passes $38 Initial IPO Offering Price

NEW YORK – (Associated Press) - Facebook's stock has passed its $38 IPO price for the first time since its rocky public debut last May, crossing a symbolic hurdle that has eluded it for more than a year.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Wed, 07/31/2013 - 10:23

Gambling High Roller Ramon DeSage Accused of Tax Evasion: Defrauded Investors

Las Vegas businessman, Ramon DeSage, who was previously accused of defrauding investors out of $191 million now faces additional allegations that he failed to pay nearly $87 million in federal income taxes.

The U.S. District Court in Las Vegas handed down a four-count indictment against DeSage on Tuesday. It illustrates casino and bank wire transfers totaling $15.1 million.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Wed, 07/31/2013 - 10:15

Las Vegas Sands Wants Second Jury Verdict Thrown Out

LAS VEGAS — (Associated Press) - Las Vegas Sands Corp. asked a Nevada judge Tuesday to throw out a second jury verdict awarding a former consultant a $70 million settlement in a breach-of-contract case.

Attorneys for the largest U.S. casino company presented 12 reasons a district judge should grant a second retrial.

The payroll company ADP says companies hired in July at the fastest pace since December.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Wed, 07/31/2013 - 09:55

Bwin.Party Share Price Rises on Hopes of Company Split

Bwin.Party shares shot up Tuesday on news that the online gambling firm is considering a split.

More specifically, the Financial Times reported that Bwin.party was “working on a plan to spin off its unregulated operations into a separate company.”

Bwin.party is looking to aggressively take on the US market. They have already inked a deal with Boyd Gaming to run Atlantic City’s Borgata’s online poker site.

Bwin.party stock rose 3.9 percent on Tuesday to close at 135.9p. This is the firm’s best performance in nearly three months.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Wed, 07/31/2013 - 09:40

Chow to Take on Macau With T-Rex, Gladiators

(Reuters) - Macau tycoon David Chow is ripping up the fake volcano and Roman amphitheatre that were the show pieces of a failed theme park he built in the Chinese gaming enclave seven years ago.

He is replacing them with something a little less kitsch and more in keeping with the neighbourhood: a casino resort boasting an opera house and dinosaur museum that he hopes will return him to the spotlight of the world's largest gambling hub.

Submitted by Reuters on, Wed, 07/31/2013 - 09:24

Judge Won't Toss $70M Jury Award Against Sands

(Associated Press) - A Hong Kong businessman is one step closer to collecting a multibillion-dollar award from Las Vegas Sands Corp., the largest U.S. casino company.

A Nevada judge on Tuesday denied Sands' request to throw out a jury verdict awarding former consultant Richard Suen $70 million in a breach-of-contract case.

Sands presented 12 reasons the company should be granted a retrial.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Wed, 07/31/2013 - 00:13

Prosecutors Claim Former FBI Agent Exaggerated Whitey Bulger Claims

BOSTON – (Associated Press) - Prosecutors on Tuesday suggested that a former FBI supervisor exaggerated his claim that he tried to end the FBI's corrupt relationship with reputed mobster James "Whitey" Bulger.

Robert Fitzpatrick, a former assistant special agent in charge of the Boston FBI office, testified that he tried to convince the FBI to terminate Bulger as an informant after Bulger was uncooperative and didn't appear to be helping the bureau's mission to gather information on the Mafia.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Tue, 07/30/2013 - 23:45

Poker Babe, Baseball Wife Anna Benson Once Charged With Satanic Murder (Video)

The ex-wife of former Major League Baseball player Kris Benson was once accused of killing a Knoxville, Tennessee man back in 1996.

Anna Benson allegedly attacked her ex during a home invasion earlier in the month.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Tue, 07/30/2013 - 18:47

The Beast is One Year Old: Americas Cardroom Celebrates With Huge Cash Prizes

Get your BEAST on at Americas Cardroom with an additional $51,000 up for grabs during the month of August.

Submitted by Press Release on, Tue, 07/30/2013 - 17:05

Number of Firms Applying for Online Gambling License in NJ Up to 37

A total of 37 online gambling companies have applied to serve the Garden State and its nearly 9 million people.

The New Jersey state Gaming Enforcement Division says it received the applications by Monday's deadline for initial consideration, a major milestone in Atlantic City's development of online betting.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Tue, 07/30/2013 - 15:14

Online Sports Betting Site SportsBettingOnline.com Adds Bitcoin

Gambling911.com sponsor SportsBettingOnline.com has become one of the first established online sportsbooks to incorporate Bitcoin.

More importantly perhaps, SportsBettingOnline.com is the first online sportsbook to begin accepting Bitcoin that also offers other more traditional funding methods.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Tue, 07/30/2013 - 10:41

Bitcoin Online Poker Officially Hits Mainstream With Satoshi Poker

Everyone has been waiting with bated breath to learn what impact, if any, Bitcoin would have on the online poker sector. The time to find out is finally here with the introduction of Satoshi Poker.

Gambling911.com can confirm that the new entry will be pouring millions of dollars into marketing its product across the World Wide Web. And good news for US players, as Satoshi Poker will be accepting players from all jurisdictions.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Tue, 07/30/2013 - 10:21

Casino Developers in Cedar Rapids Allegedly Made ‘Illegal’ Political Contributions

Two casino executives placed in charge of overseeing development of a Cedar Rapids casino allegedly made illegal political contributions in late 2009 to then-Governor Chet Culver’s unsuccessful re-election campaign.

From the Gazette:

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Tue, 07/30/2013 - 09:59

Revel Atlantic City Poker Room to Shut Down in Next Two Weeks

The financially strapped Revel Casino in Atlantic City is ready to close its poker room.

John Brennan of the Bergen Record tweeted Monday:

Sources: Revel AC poker room will close in 2 weeks. Canceling all tournaments. Bad beat jackpots to be paid.

The Revel Casino is expected to shut its poker room down on August 15 though the closure could actually happen sooner.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Tue, 07/30/2013 - 00:42

Caesars' 2Q Misses Expectations

LAS VEGAS (Associated Press) — Casino operator Caesars Entertainment Corp. posted a smaller loss for its fiscal first quarter on Monday, but results still missed expectations as slots and tables drew fewer gamblers.

Caesars owns or manages more than 50 casinos, most of them in the U.S. and Britain.

The company saw casino revenues decline by $116.8 million, or 7.5 percent. CEO Gary Loveman said food and beverage sales may ultimately replace those dollars.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Tue, 07/30/2013 - 00:05