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Chairs Go Flying as Dozens Brawl at Resorts World Casino in Queens (Shock Video)

A melee involving dozens of casino patrons turned into an epic brawl at the Resorts World Casino at the Aqueduct Race Track in Queens, New York, all of which was caught on cell phone videos.

The incident occurred at the opening of a Fat Tuesday daiquiri bar within the establishment and quickly escalated into the neighboring food court.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sat, 04/04/2015 - 10:41

Harry Reid Now Wants Ban on Internet Gambling

One-time Senator Majority Leader Harry Reid has said he will make banning Internet gambling a number one priority during his final years in Congress.

Reid announced he will be retiring at the end of his term in 2016.

The Democrat had previously pushed to have online poker legalized at the federal level.

“Online gaming is not good for our country,” Reid told a Vegas radio show last week.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Sat, 04/04/2015 - 01:37

World Exclusive: Indiana Drops Efforts to Legalize Sports Betting, Fantasy Sports

The State of Indiana is dealing with plenty of issues these days, but two things it won't be dealing with any time soon are sports betting and fantasy sports wagering at the state's casinos.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Thu, 04/02/2015 - 18:07

Poker Villain Russ Hamilton Spotted in Aruba

One of the rare Russ Hamilton sightings has occurred this week.

Arguably one of the most hated men in poker, Hamilton was seen playing poker at the Holiday Inn Resort Aruba in recent nights, Gambling911.com advise.

Submitted by Ace King on, Thu, 04/02/2015 - 14:34

Did Mobsters Really Beat Down Harry Reid

An accident using an exercise machine, such was the explanation provided to the public for Senator Harry Reid’s (D-Nevada) injured eye.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Wed, 04/01/2015 - 19:39

Jarred Cosart Emphatic Amidst Probe: ‘I Never Have, Never Will Bet on Baseball

JUPITER, Fla. (Associated Press) — Speaking directly about the topic for the first time since gambling-related tweets appeared on his Twitter account last week, Miami pitcher Jarred Cosart denied ever betting on baseball.

"I never have, never will bet on baseball," Cosart said Wednesday.

Tweets that appeared on Cosart's account discussed gambling advice received from a gambling expert. They did not appear to involve baseball bets.

Cosart briefly addressed the situation last week, stating he was cooperating with Major League Baseball’s investigation.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Wed, 04/01/2015 - 19:18

Full Tilt Poker Takeover of PokerPages.com Leads to Google Disaster

Full Tilt Poker took over what they probably believed to be an excellent SEO-entrenched vehicle, PokerPages.com. While the purchase reportedly took place over a year ago, PokerPages has remained untouched during that time….and probably with good reason.

Submitted by Ace King on, Wed, 04/01/2015 - 11:53

Doyle Brunson Pushing to Have ‘Devilfish’ Inducted Into Poker Hall of Fame

There are few players in the world of poker who carry more clout than iconic Doyle Brunson.

Submitted by Ace King on, Wed, 04/01/2015 - 11:36

LCB Relaunches GamesandCasino.com

GamesandCasino.com is an online casino guide that launched in 2002. The site provides online gamblers with a wealth of information as proven by the iGB Award of Outstanding Contribution to iGaming Affiliate Industry given to the previous owner in 2011.

Submitted by Payton on, Wed, 04/01/2015 - 11:22

Amaya Outlines Future Plans for PokerStars

(Reuters) - Amaya Inc, which recently acquired online gambling sites PokerStars and Full Tilt, reported a near eight-fold rise in quarterly adjusted earnings on Tuesday, and outlined plans to seek a secondary listing on the Nasdaq.

The Montreal-based company said it plans to win new clients and supplement growth from its core poker business through expansion into other areas such as sportsbetting, social gaming and fantasy sports.

Submitted by Reuters on, Wed, 04/01/2015 - 10:36

Las Vegas Drags Down State Overall Gambling Numbers

LAS VEGAS — (Associated Press) - Nevada's casinos won $916 million in February, but it was less than they won a year ago and still a ways from the state's more than $1 billion winning high-point two years ago.

The Las Vegas Strip lagged, dragging down the state's overall numbers.

The Nevada Gaming Control Board released its latest statistics Tuesday. They showed the amount casinos won from gamblers rose everywhere except the Strip, where winnings declined 4.38 percent to $531 million.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Tue, 03/31/2015 - 22:01

Morgan Stanley Cuts Online Gambling Estimate in Half

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (Associated Press) — Morgan Stanley has cut its estimate of the potential U.S. Internet gambling market by nearly half.

The firm now estimates the nationwide online betting market at $2.7 billion by 2020, down from an initial estimate of $5 billion.

In a report issue Tuesday, the firm predicts no additional states will approve Internet gambling this year, but foresees California, Pennsylvania, New York and Illinois getting into the game within a few years.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Tue, 03/31/2015 - 21:32

Nevada Lawmakers to Soon Decide on Academy Awards, Olympics Betting

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – (Associated Press) - Olympic fans visiting Nevada during the 2016 games in Rio de Janeiro might get to do something that hasn't been done in Sin City for years: Make a wager on who wins a medal.

Whether its archery or synchronized swimming, a casino operator and several sports books are lobbying Nevada gambling officials to allow betting on the Olympics.

They also want a change in the law that could allow bets on nonsporting events such as the Academy Awards, the most valuable player in Major League Baseball, or even "American Idol."

Submitted by Associated Press on, Tue, 03/31/2015 - 10:29

D Las Vegas Owner Bet $1 Million on MSU Spartans

D Las Vegas owner Derek Stevens has $1 million riding on the Michigan State Spartans to win this year’s NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament.

The bet was placed on December 5 prior to MSU’s loss to Texas Southern and before going 4-3 during their Big Ten schedule. The Spartans also lost at home to Illinois and Minnesota.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Tue, 03/31/2015 - 10:15

Casino Gambling in Japan Suffers Another Blow as Bill to be Delayed

(Reuters) - Prospects for legalising casino gambling in Japan suffered another blow on Monday as proponents said they would delay a bill allowing "integrated resorts", as the ruling coalition remains divided on the controversial measure.

Pro-casino lawmakers had said last week they would resubmit a previously failed bill by Tuesday, the end of the fiscal year. But they backed away from that plan on Monday as efforts continued to get the backing of the junior partner in Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's coalition.

Submitted by Reuters on, Mon, 03/30/2015 - 23:43

MGM Blocking Other Vegas Hotels From Showing Mayweather-Pacquiao Fight

The MGM Grand will be hosting the biggest boxing event in more than a decade – Mayweather-Pacquiao – May 2. But if you plan on being in Vegas to watch the fight from another hotel/casino property that does not contain the MGM name, good luck.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Mon, 03/30/2015 - 23:26

Winning Poker Network to Launch Jackpot Poker 3-Max Hyper Sit N Go

Americas Cardroom this week announced the offering of lottery sit and gos to poker players, making ACR the only North American-facing online poker network to do so.

Submitted by Press Release on, Mon, 03/30/2015 - 17:10

Participants, Organizers Talk First Ever Daily Fantasy Sports Expo (Video)

The first ever Daily Fantasy Sports Expo has an entire industry excited. Hundreds of company executives, investors, attorneys and players will be congregating in sunny South Beach this August 6-7 to take part in this event.

Submitted by Payton on, Mon, 03/30/2015 - 10:58

666Bet.com Director Arrested as Part of Fraud Probe: Site Goes Offline

Paul Bell, a director of 666Bet, has been arrested as part of a joint money-laundering investigation by HM Revenue & Customs and the National Crime Agency.

The initial arrest occurred last week at London’s Heathrow Airport. Bell was re-arrested on the Isle of Man upon landing in his private jet.

While the firm’s license has now been suspended and the site remains offline, a spokesperson insists the probe had nothing to do with 666Bet.com.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Mon, 03/30/2015 - 10:29

Duke Last Second Free Throw After Buzzer Sounds Costs Some Books Big Time

(Associated Press) - Think that last free throw was meaningless for Duke as it beat Utah in the Sweet 16? Thousands of gamblers in Las Vegas disagree.

The free throw allowed the top-seeded Blue Devils to cover a 5 1/2-point spread on Friday night, topping the Utes by 6 at 63-57 and flipping wagers on a game many thought was already over.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Sun, 03/29/2015 - 10:18

Jean Montury Wins EPT Malta 2015 for €687,400

Former pool champion Jean Montury has become the first ever EPT Malta champion, taking down the €5,300 event for €687,400. The 40-year-old Frenchman, who runs a hotel and golf complex near Lille, has had numerous results on the tour including three far smaller cashes here in Malta. But his best live result before now was €57,290 for fourth place in the FPS Deauville €2k High Roller.

Submitted by on, Sun, 03/29/2015 - 04:45

David Peters Wins EPT Malta €10K High Roller for €597,000

David Peters took down the EPT Malta €10k High Roller today after beating a 304-entry field. Peters banked €597,000 to secure the biggest cash of his career.

He was also rewarded with an exclusive watch from Swiss brand SLYDE, the Official EPT Season 11 Watch sponsor for Main Events and High Rollers. Peters has been a prolific poker player for many years and today's results puts his lifetime live tournament winnings over the $5 million mark; he has also won more than $3 million online on PokerStars.

Submitted by on, Sat, 03/28/2015 - 21:38

Dzmitry Urbanovich Beats EPT Records in Malta

The inaugural EPT 11 Malta Poker Festival, held in conjunction with Pagano Events and the Italian Poker Tour, is the largest EPT to date with a staggering 69 tournaments at Portomaso Casino from March 17-28, as well as 30+ EPT-run cash game tables running 24 hours a day.

Submitted by on, Sat, 03/28/2015 - 12:32

Valentin Messina Leads for Final Day of EPT Malta Main Event

The elimination of EPT Barcelona finalist Antonin Duda brought Day 5 of the €5,300 EPT Malta event to a close 30 minutes early and we now have just six players returning for the final day.

Submitted by on, Fri, 03/27/2015 - 23:44

Nick Petrangelo Leads Final 18 at EPT Malta €10K High Roller

It’s been only a few days since American pro Nick Petrangelo was on the final table of the first High Roller at the EPT Malta Poker Festival - the special added €25k, finishing fourth for €205,900.

And it’s also only a matter of a few months since he made the final of the PCA $25k High Roller, for a lifetime best cash of $301,500 (and also taking down the $5k NL Turbo in the Bahamas for an extra $113,853). Now the 28-year-old from Rhode Island is back again for the final day of the €10k version in Malta and leading the final 18 in the race for a €597,000 first prize.

Submitted by on, Fri, 03/27/2015 - 23:26

Wizard of Vegas Releases Introductory Advantage Play Guide

Gambling information website Wizard of Vegas has announced the publishing of their latest educational article, Introductory Advantage Play, giving players the information they need to help gain an edge at the casino.

The article is the first in a series of informational articles, which will help spell out exactly what advantage play is, some of the misconceptions behind advantage play, and tackling the various promotions and games that advantage players use to try and make money.

Submitted by Payton on, Fri, 03/27/2015 - 11:35

Just How Big is Daily Fantasy Sports: Researchers, Numbers Crunchers Reveal All

ANAHEIM, Calif. -- There's an explosion of fantasy sports leagues in the USA right now, and with that explosion comes the need to track the trends that fuel it.

That's where Eilers Research, LLC comes in. (They will be appearing at the first ever Daily Fantasy Sports Expo in Miami Beach this August 6-7, 2015.)

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Fri, 03/27/2015 - 10:47

Americas Cardroom Sees 54 Percent Spike in Omaha Traffic This Year

They might do things bigger in Texas, but Omaha is where the money is, at least according to Americas Cardroom's latest numbers.

Submitted by Press Release on, Fri, 03/27/2015 - 03:12

Huffington Post: Adelson-Backed Bill Splits Republican Party

Huffington Post on Thursday night cast doubt on the passage of Restore America’s Wire Act (RAWA), a Sheldon Adelson-backed bill, following a hearing before the House Judiciary subcommittee on Wednesday.

Adelson is one of the GOP’s biggest donors but many Republicans are against the legislation.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Thu, 03/26/2015 - 22:41

Another Suspect Pleads Guilty in 44Wager.com Bookmaking Case

Salvatore Ferraioli, 33, of Staten Island, NY, pleaded guilty Wednesday in Hartford federal court to a federal tax charge stemming from his involvement in a sports betting ring with ties to Costa Rica.