FINRA Investigation Into Amaya, PokerStars Acquisition Could Scare Off US Suitors
PokerStars had hoped to potentially enter the U.S. regulated online poker market through an acquisition by Canadian gaming firm Amaya. Those hopes could soon be dashed with fears over an ongoing investigation into last year’s blockbuster acquisition being conducted by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).
Daily Fantasy Sports Expo to be held August 6-7, 2015 in Miami Beach
First ever trade show and conference covering the daily fantasy sports industry. DFSE plans to bring new faces to the industry, introduce unique methods of thinking and provide the ultimate networking experience for executives.
New York, NY--Ticonderoga Ventures, Inc. announces the Daily Fantasy Sports Expo ( www.fantasysportsexpo.com ) on August 6-7, 2015 at the Miami Beach Convention Center.
What’s Everybody Betting – February 11: Warriors, Hawks, NC State, Mavs
Gambling911.com looks at what the public is betting on February 11, 2015, whether it’s a high volume game or side that is getting some heavy lopsided action.
LCB Exceeds 3,000 Free Games
The best way to test out new game releases is to try them risk free but you don’t necessarily need a casino bonus to play. LatestCasinoBonuses.com features a massive selection of Free Games which has recently exceeded 3,000! This milestone is one that staff is quite proud of and members are making the most of.
Casino, Online Poker Owner Charged With Attempted Murder: Blew Up Attorney’s Car
A Canadian businessman has been charged with attempting to murder an attorney in the Dominican Republic. The Lawyer, Fernando Arturo Baez Guerrero, had been hired by Antonio Carbone to run his troubled casinos on the Caribbean island.
William Hill in Talks to Acquire 888.com: Shares Jump Over 20 Percent on News
(Reuters) - Online gambling company 888 Holdings has received a takeover approach from Britain's biggest bookmaker William Hill, it said on Tuesday,, lifting its share price by more than 20 percent.
The statement from 888 came shortly after The Times newspaper reported that William Hill had held advanced talks over a 750 million pound ($1.14 billion) offer as it looks to accelerate expansion of its online gaming operations.
The report said William Hill had reached a preliminary agreement with the 888 board on an offer at 210 pence a share.
Bellator 133 Fantasy Real Money Tournament First of Its Kind Introduced by Draft Ops
LAS VEGAS - Draft Ops, the newest provider in fantasy sports, announced today the launch of their first ever $10K Fantasy real money tournament for Bellator 133: Manhoef vs. Shlemenko event to be held on Friday, February 13 on SpikeTV.
The kickoff of the $10K Fantasy tournament marks the largest real money tournament offered by Draft Ops to date and will be offered for every Bellator live event broadcast. The tournament is guaranteed with limited entries available.
Poker Love: $50K Full Flush Love Tournament Taking Place Sunday February 15
Daily Fantasy Sports Sites in Hot Water Over Ad Claims Long Allowed by UK Agency
Yet another of the big daily fantasy sports sites, DraftKings.com, has been named in a class action suit claiming false advertising as it pertains to bonus offers. The case was filed in a South Florida court.
Best Bets – February 10, 2015: Notre Dame, LSU, Arsenal and the Bruins
Gambling911.com has the public favorites for February 10, 2015 best bets either with lopsided sides, totals or the games themselves. Essentially, who is everybody betting on today.
Vegas Man Wins HPT Title at Grand Sierra
Reno, NV - Stephen Foutty made his first Heartland Poker Tour (HPT) television experience one to remember Monday night. The army veteran turned poker player from Las Vegas won the Main Event at Grand Sierra Resort and Casino to earn $89,484 along with the HPT Title.
American Conservative Union the Latest to Oppose Online Gambling Ban
Yet another conservative group has come forward to express its opposition to online gambling prohibition introduced by Utah Republican Congressman Jason Chaffetz last week. The legislation is heavily backed by GOP mega donor and casino magnate Sheldon Adelson.
Chinese Casino Operator, Former Mining Exec Executed
Pay Per Head for March Madness, College Basketball Tournament
It’s just around the corner so if you are in need of a Pay Per Head for March Madness and the College Basketball tournament, be sure to check out PayPerHeadAgents.com.
Philly Mobster Anthony Nicodemo Pleads Guilty in Shooting Death
Reputed Philadelphia mobster, Anthony Nicodemo, has plead guilty in the December 2012 shooting death of Gino DiPietro.
"Yes," he told Philadelphia Common Pleas Court Judge Jeffrey P. Minehart. "No," he said. "Guilty," he said three times.
Poker Pro, Instagram King Dan Bilzerian to Record TSA Spot Following Gun Incident
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – (Associated Press) - Poker professional and Internet playboy Dan Bilzerian and a pal capitalized on Bilzerian's substantial Instagram following Friday to avoid prosecution on felony explosives charges in Las Vegas.
Minnesota the Latest State to Push for Legalizing Sports Betting
A Minnesota lawmaker will introduce a bill to legalize sports betting Monday, following in the footsteps of New Jersey.
State Rep. Phyliss Kahn (DFL-Minneapolis) understands the uphill battle she faces especially in light of the professional leagues filing suit against New Jersey in an effort to try and quash that state’s attempts to institute sports betting.
GPI Global Poker Masters 2015 Just Around the Corner: American Awards Feb 27
The Global Poker Index provided an update on the upcoming Global Poker Masters 2015 and GPI American Poker Awards coming up on February 27 in Los Angeles.
Fantasy Site DailyMVP.com Puts Twist on Fantasy Daily Scoring: Lands Tom Brady
Thomas Somach writes that DailyMVP.com uses a unique golf-like handicapping system to equalize performers.
LOS ANGELES -- There are so many fantasy sports leagues out there these days that the leagues have to do something spectacular to garner attention.
One that is doing just that is DailyMVP (www.dailymvp.com), which uses a unique business model that mimics the dynamics of a player's handicap in golf.
Judge Puts Revel Casino Deal on Hold
(Reuters) - A federal judge in New Jersey on Sunday called a temporary halt to the pending sale of bankrupt Revel Casino in Atlantic City and scheduled a hearing on Monday on a motion to block some of the terms of the $94.5 million deal.
U.S. District Court Judge Jerome B. Simandle ordered an emergency hearing for 3 p.m. in the proposed sale of the property to Florida developer Glen Straub, who could lose his $10 million deposit if the deal does not close by Monday's deadline.
Tentative Trial Date Set in FBI Ruse Case Concerning Poker Pro
LAS VEGAS — (Associated Press) - A federal magistrate judge in Nevada set a tentative trial date in a closely watched case alleging that casino high-rollers set up an illegal Internet gambling ring in their Las Vegas Strip suite.
Prosecutors and defense attorneys argued procedural matters Friday, and U.S. Magistrate Judge Peggy Leen acknowledged that an April 13 target date may not stand.
The case is headed to a U.S. District Court judge.
EPT Deauville Final 2015 Winner Ognyan Dimov: Danny Parlafas in 2nd
Ognyan Dimov has won the EPT Deauville Final. WATCH REPLAY BELOW
Nine Players Left in €10k EPT Deauville High Roller
The €10k EPT Deauville High Roller is down to just nine players with Russia’s Nikolay Komcharokov in the lead on 1,145,000. Prior to arriving in Deauville, Komcharokov’s only one live recorded cash was €605 for a tourney in Dublin.
€10k EPT Deauville High Roller Down to 15 Players
The €10k EPT Deauville High Roller is down to just 15 players with Dutch player Tobias Peters in the lead.
Peters, whose best live result to date was runner-up in a tourney in Malta two years ago, eliminated Jonathan Little in 17th place to take the lead and now has 891,000 chips.
Also still in: FPS High Roller champion Vladimir Troyanovskiy, EPT8 Deauville High Roller champion Eric Sfez, Belgian #1 Davidi Kitai (who has already won one event here, the €2k NL Turbo for €45,930) and EPT London champion Robin Ylitalo.
EPT11 Deauville Final Table Set: Player Profiles
We now have the EPT11 Deauville Final Table set with the player profiles appearing below. Four our French, two are Lithuanian, one is Romanian and one is Bulgarian.
But first, here are your seats and chip counts:
US Military Veteran Hopes to Take ReverseFantasyFootball, DraftDawgs to Next Level
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – With the conclusion of the 2014 NFL season the fantasy sports market has without a question of a doubt enjoyed its largest season. The unprecedented popularity of weekly fantasy leagues offering cash prizes without season long commitments has been extraordinary - with many new sites joining the fray at the start of this past football season.
Another Blow to Macau as China Promises to Crack Down on Foreign Casinos
(Reuters) - China will fight attempts by foreign casinos to lure its citizens abroad, a senior police official said on Friday, which could deal a blow to the gaming firms in Macau and Asian countries that rely on these punters for most of their revenue.
Chinese, among the world's most prolific gamblers, often travel to the Chinese territory of Macau, South Korea, the Philippines or Australia, as gambling is illegal in mainland China, except for heavily regulated state-sanctioned lotteries
Winner of 2015 Deauville €10k High Roller to Get €309,170
The winner of the Deauville-record-breaking €10k High Roller will get €309,170. There were 128 entries in total (102 unique players plus 26 re-entries) creating a €1,228,800 prize pool.
DraftKings Partners With LA Clippers: Becomes Official Fantasy Partner
The Los Angeles Clippers and DraftKings announced today a partnership that makes DraftKings the official daily fantasy sports partner of the Los Angeles Clippers. The agreement marks the team’s first-ever partnership with a one-day fantasy sports website. DraftKings is the largest U.S.-based provider of daily fantasy sports contests across a broad range of professional and college sports, including basketball.
FanDuel 2015 World Fantasy Basketball Championship in South Beach April 10
FanDuel.com, the world’s largest Daily Fantasy Sports site, has announced plans for the 2015 World Fantasy Basketball Championship in South Beach April 10.
