Billy Pappas Thrilled With 2014 WSOP Main Event Final Finish
Billy Pappas didn’t win the 2014 WSOP Main Event Final but don’t tell him that. He still walked away with a cool $2.1 million.
Following his elimination, the Lowell, Massachusetts native with just two cashes prior to Tuesday morning’s finish was all smiles.
"This was a real rush for me just to be here," Pappas said. "I wouldn't change anything. Sure, I would loved to have won. But this whole year for me has been amazing. I can't wait to come back again."
William Tonking, Dan Sindelar, Andoni Larrabe, Billy Pappas Out at WSOP Final Table
It’s “Good Bye” Bruno Politano, Dan Sinclair, Andoni Larrabe, Billy Pappas and William Tonking at this year’s World Series of Poker Final Table. All four were eliminated overnight and into the early morning hours of Tuesday following the first elimination of Mark Newhouse.
FBI Defends Ruse to Shut Off to Shut Off Internet in Gambling Case
WASHINGTON – (Associated Press) - An elaborate FBI ruse to shut off the Internet in three luxury Las Vegas suites and then send undercover agents into the rooms to fix the problem was a legitimate law enforcement practice, an assistant U.S. attorney wrote in a court filing defending the practice.
Mark Newhouse Gets Booed Over ‘Softer Field’ Comment: Out at 9th Again
During a break from the 2014 World Series of Poker Final Table Monday night, November Niner Mark Newhouse found himself getting jeered by the crowd.
The reason for the sudden disdain?
"....It's a softer field this year," Newhouse said matter-of-factly when asked to compare this year’s field to last year.
The interview was taped earlier but had been shown during the break in front of some 5000 spectators. Those jeers eventually turned into massive boos.
Daniel Negreanu Poker Hall of Fame: ‘A Combustible Powder Keg of Personality’
40-year-old Poker pro Daniel Negreanu and Bellagio poker room director Jack McClelland, 63, were inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame Sunday night.
FSU Head Coach Jimbo Fisher Addresses Jameis Winston Point Shaving Allegations
For the first time since reports of a possible point shaving scheme involving FSU quarterback Jameis Winston surfaced Thursday, Seminoles head coach Jimbo Fisher responded to the allegations.
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Full Flush Poker Serves Up Over $500,000 in Prize Money This November
San Jose, Costa Rica – FullFlushPoker.com‘s (“FFP”) special $50,000 GTD BIRTHDAY BASH tipped the monthly tournament prize money over the $500,000 mark for the first time in the recreational poker site’s one-year history.
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Bookies Fare Well With Jets, Browns, Ohio State Outright Wins
The three most wagered on sides in Football this past week just happened to all be dogs. Each of these teams also won their respective games, leading to big victories for the bookmakers as well.
By far the biggest of those wins came with the New York Jets beating Pittsburgh at home as a +4.5 underdog.
Australia Cracks Down on Illegal Online Gambling: Easier Said Than Done
Australia is set to become the latest nation to crack down on an Internet gambling sector estimated to be worth upwards of $10 billion ($1.4 billion of which can be made in Australia).
The Sydney Morning Herald reported Thursday that a working group targeting unregulated Web betting firms will be formed as part of the government’s gambling industry advisory council. Premier Denis Napthine and federal Minister for Social Services Kevin Andrews will be assigned to oversee the council.
Dan Bilzerian Plays Poker With Mini Me, a Gorilla
Poker playboy Dan Bilzerian recently teamed up with Mini Me star Verne Troyer (“Austin Powers”) and a tuxedo-wearing gorilla named Gerald to shoot a commercial for the online casino group BGO.com.
Seth Palansky Talks 2014 WSOP Final Table, Phil Ivey Cheating Scandal and Potato Chips
As the 2014 World Series of Poker Main Event resumes Monday, the WSOP’s Seth Palansky talks to Gambling911.com’s Thomas Somach about who will win, why potato chips matter and what’s up with poker pro Phil Ivey losing a casino cheat lawsuit.
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UAB Conducts Its Own Investigation Into Jameis Winston Gambilng Allegations
The University of Alabama-Birmingham is conducting an investigation into one of its players after reports surfaced last week that FSU star Jameis Winston may have taken part in a point-shaving scheme.
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Gambling Industry Spent $14 Million to Defeat Ballot Question in Mass
BOSTON (Associated Press) -- Casino companies and their supporters spent nearly $14 million in their successful campaign to defeat a ballot question on repealing the state's casino law.
Campaign filings submitted this week show more than half of that spending -- $7.6 million -- came in the days leading up to the Nov. 4 election, thanks to major contributions from the state's three licensed casino operators: Wynn Resorts, MGM Resorts International and Penn National Gaming.
Phil Hellmuth Becomes a Rapper: Predicts Mark Newhouse to Win WSOP Main Event
Some lucky folks (or unlucky, depending on how you look at it) got to hear poker pro Phil Hellmuth take to the mic Friday night and start rapping.
Hellmuth performed before a crowd that included nine-time NHL All Star Jeremy Roenick.
The record World Series of Poker bracelet winner was appearing at the Chicago Poker Challenge this weekend.
Courier-Journal on Winston Alleged Point Shaving: ‘Knack for Knucklehead Behavior’
One of the most respected newspapers in the US, the Louisville Courier, has now picked up on the alleged point shaving scheme involving FSU star Jameis Winston.
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United Airlines to End Atlantic City Service
United Airline has announced it will be ending flights to and from the struggling seaside gambling community of Atlantic City just eight months after first offering said flights.
The company issued a statement Friday saying the service between Atlantic City and two of its hubs – Houston and Chicago – were “no longer sustainable”.
ESPN Delving Into Jameis Winston ‘Point Shaving’ Rumors
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The Cage Anticipates Even More Players With Americas Cardroom 2nd Edition
San Jose, Costa Rica – The Cage is opening its doors again in less than one week with expected more players, more money and more ferocity. The Cage takes place on November 12th at 8:00pm EST and will last exactly four hours, up from three for the first go-around. Players can buy in directly for $5,000+100 or qualify via one of the many satellites running now, and costing as little as $1.65.
Subpoena Fight Resolved Over FBI-Caesars Search in Phua Sports Betting Case
LAS VEGAS (Associated Press) — A federal judge in Nevada heard defense attorneys allege Thursday that the FBI improperly enlisted Caesars Palace officials to obtain a crucial search warrant before arresting eight men now charged with setting up an international Internet gambling hub at the Las Vegas Strip resort.
Jameis Winston Alleged Point Shaving Controversy Surfaces
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Online Gambling Site Fined by New Jersey Gaming Enforcement Division
ATLANTIC CITY – (Associated Press) - Authorities have fined an Internet gambling firm $10,000 for soliciting more than 250 people who voluntarily excluded themselves from gambling in New Jersey.
State Gaming Enforcement Division spokeswoman Kerry Langan tells The Press of Atlantic City the fine against Caesars Interactive Entertainment is the first imposed since New Jersey launched online gambling last year.
Casinos and online operations are forbidden from sending promotional materials to gamblers who voluntarily ban themselves.
Vegas Oddsmaker has Most Accurate Prediction in USA: Predicted GOP Landslide
Wayne Allyn Root, Las Vegas oddsmaker and former 2008 Vice Presidential running mate for the Libertarian party, had the most accurate election prediction in country Tuesday night. He has been predicting a "massive, historic" GOP landslide for weeks now. The below opinion piece is from Mr. Root, a Special Contributor to the Gambling911.com website for the past several years now. His views do not necessarily reflect those of Gambling911.com or its Management.
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EPT Prague 2014 Set to be One of PokerStars Biggest Ever Live Poker Festivals
ONCHAN, Isle of Man – The European Poker Tour (EPT) Prague Poker Festival is set to be one of the biggest live events PokerStars has ever held, when it kicks off at the Hilton Prague on December 7, 2014.
Joining forces with the Eureka Poker Tour yet again, this year’s festival will feature 59 separate events including a wide range of new tournament formats. There will be 228 tournament staff working at the event (a PokerStars live event record), more than 140 poker tables, and EPT-run cash games operating around the clock.
Thomas Vanek Reportedly Target of Extortion Attempt by Local Gambling Ring
Reports surfaced this week that National Hockey League star Thomas Vanek may have been the subject of an extortion attempt by a local gambling syndicate.
California Indian Tribe to Offer Online Gambling in New Jersey Through Borgata
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — (Associated Press) - New Jersey gambling regulators have approved a California Indian tribe's request to offer Internet gambling in conjunction with Atlantic City's top casino.
The state's Gaming Enforcement Division has authorized Pala Interactive to team with the Borgata to offer online gambling in New Jersey.
The Pala Band of Mission Indians will be the first Indian tribe to engage in online gambling in New Jersey. The enforcement division signed an order approving the arrangement last Friday.
Backlash Over PokerStars Rake Increase as Pros Speak Out: ‘Will Hurt Bottom Line’
A handful of poker pros offered their opinion of the recent rake increase at the world’s largest online poker site PokerStars.
Speaking to PokerNews.com, the likes of Phil “OMGClayAiken” Galfond, Shannon “basebal1b” Shorr and la “Odd_Oddsen” Amundsgard spoke publicly about the changes now taking place at Stars, all of which seem to be embracing a more “recreational” model similar to that found at Bodog Poker.
Nephew of Online Gambling Pioneer Becomes Newly Elected Arizona Governor
The nephew of a prominent online gambling and sports wagering pioneer Bill Scott has become the new Governor of Arizona.
The former CEO of ice cream chain Cold Stone Creamery and current State Treasurer, Doug Ducey, was voted in as that state’s new Republican Governor. He replaces Jan Brewer, who could no longer run again due to term limits.
Ducey cruised to victory in the typically reliable “red” state, beating out Democrat challenger Fred DuVal.
