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PokerStars Turbo Championship of Online Poker 2013 Sets Records

LONDON, UK –PokerStars player ‘frma1103’ from Sweden became the latest Turbo Championship of Online Poker Main Event champion on Sunday night winning $326,880. He topped a record field of 5,060 players in the $700 buy-in event to scoop the life-changing amount, while six other players at the final table also earned six-figure sums as part of a seven-way deal.

Submitted by Press Release on, Mon, 01/28/2013 - 13:39

Breaking: WTO Authorizes Antigua to Suspend US Copyrights

In Geneva on Monday, the World Trade Organization gave permission to the tiny Caribbean nation of Antigua to suspend US copyrights as a form of relief for the US Government’s failure to abide by a WTO decision on Internet gambling.

Local authorities in Antigua may now move forward with the development of a download portal for pirated movies, television programs, CDs and games.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mon, 01/28/2013 - 12:54

PokerStars Compensates Players for Zoom Debacle

The world’s largest real money online poker room, PokerStars, had a little bit of egg on its face following a 2013 PokerStars Caribbean Adventure "Zoom Challenge" that turned out to be more of a challenge for the company itself after a handful of players were deemed to have received an “unfair advantage”.

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Submitted by Ace King on, Mon, 01/28/2013 - 12:01

US Issues Stern Warning Against Antigua After Threat of ‘Piracy’

(Reuters) - The United States on Monday warned the tiny Caribbean nation of Antigua and Barbuda not to retaliate against U.S. restrictions on Internet gambling by authorizing the "theft" of U.S. intellectual property.

Submitted by Reuters on, Mon, 01/28/2013 - 11:47

Italy has a Billion Dollar Gambling Epidemic

The Daily Beast on Monday reported that the nation of Italy has a billion dollar gambling epidemic, no doubt fueled by the recent explosion of regulated Internet poker.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mon, 01/28/2013 - 11:35

Major US-Facing Online Gambling Site Confirms Bitcoin Implemenation

Sources close to Gambling911.com have confirmed that one of the bigger names in US-facing online gambling is in the process of developing a Bitcoin platform.

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Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Mon, 01/28/2013 - 10:49

Patti Hart Purge: IGT Proxy Fight Makes the Wall Street Journal

An intense proxy fight at online gambling behemoth IGT has made it to the pages of the Wall Street Journal.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mon, 01/28/2013 - 10:22

Mike Matusow Beats Phil Hellmuth in NBC Heads-Up Poker Championship

Mike Matusow beat Phil Hellmuth in the highly anticipated NBC Heads-Up Poker Championship, taking in $750k.

The National Heads Up Championship returned to the Caesars Palace Las Vegas for the period January 24-26, 2013 following a year-long hiatus. This event will be broadcast on NBC.

In a tweet sent out by Matusow, the self-proclaimed “mouth’ pondered his big win.

Mike Matusow ‏@themouthmatusow

Submitted by Ace King on, Sun, 01/27/2013 - 20:06

Dylan Honeyman Wins 2013 Aussie Millions No Limit Holdem Bounty

The transition from online poker to live poker is an interesting one. It may be the same game, but it’s an entirely different beast. Many people in the online poker community would be familiar with the name Dylan Honeyman, or better yet, by his screen name “WhiteRabbito”. In the live poker world however, Honeyman is virtually unknown. That changed today.

Submitted by Press Release on, Sun, 01/27/2013 - 18:53

Adrián Mateos Díaz Wins 2013 Estrellas Poker Tour Madrid

After five intense poker action days, the Estrellas Madrid finished with Spanish player Adrián Mateos Díaz as the winner of the event. Andrián Mateos Díaz won the ESPT Madrid event for € 103.000 after making a three-way deal with runner-up Jose Alvarez Alvarez and third-placed Scotland player Richard Milne.

Submitted by Press Release on, Sun, 01/27/2013 - 17:50

Lock Poker Grind for Glory $1 Million Rake Chase Announced

Lock Poker has announced its Grind For Glory 1 million dollar rake chase Saturday January 26, 2013.

This is a Lock exclusive promotion giving you the chance to win up to $75,000 directly into your account as well as a chance to experience Vegas with the Lock Pros.

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Submitted by Ace King on, Sat, 01/26/2013 - 10:00

Don’t Call It Piracy: Antigua to Begin Copyright-Free US Media Downloads

The tiny Caribbean island of Antigua is set to begin selling copyright-free US movies, DVDs, CDs, games, software a more beginning this coming Monday January 28, 2013.

The move is in response to the USA’s failure to adhere to a World Trade Organization ruling made several years ago in regard to online gambling.

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Fri, 01/25/2013 - 19:37

New Sports Betting Film ‘Life On The Line’ Free Screening at LVH (Video)

A new documentary film about sports betting is set to debut nationwide Sunday. ‘Life On The Line’ will be shown as part of a free screening Saturday January 26, 2013 (that’s tomorrow if you are catching this piece from the Gambling911.com home page) at the LVH Sportsbook’s 1500-seat showroom (5 pm Vegas time).

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Fri, 01/25/2013 - 11:41

Sheldon Adelson’s Venetian Macau Sues Two Gamblers for $4.5 Mil Over Debts

HONG KONG — (Associated Press) - U.S. billionaire Sheldon Adelson’s flagship Macau casino is suing two mainland Chinese high rollers over debts worth millions in a case that provides a rare glimpse into the VIP culture that powers the gambling enclave.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Fri, 01/25/2013 - 11:10

Rafa Nadal Wins First Poker Tournament

There are some people who simply have winning in their blood. Tennis legend Rafa Nadal is one of those people, and he proved it again Wednesday as he won his very first PokerStars tournament.

Nadal beat out 47 other players in a €10 freeze-out tourney on PokerStars.es. It took him just a little more than two hours to beat the field for a €152.40 first prize.

Submitted by Press Release on, Thu, 01/24/2013 - 22:07

Chaos at Philly Mob Trial But Jury Resumes Deliberations

PHILADELPHIA (Associated Press) — A jury weighing mob racketeering charges in Philadelphia is back at work after a chaotic week in which two jurors were replaced and a foreman quit the post.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Thu, 01/24/2013 - 21:21

Judge Shipp Sets Feb 8 as Deadline for Response in NJ Sports Betting Suit

Judge Michael Shipp has granted motions to allow all parties in a New Jersey sports betting suit until February 8 to respond to the federal paperwork filed a week earlier.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Thu, 01/24/2013 - 19:51

Americas Cardroom Sets $200k Guaranteed OSS II Main Event

San Jose, Costa Rica – The Main Event to the biggest Online Super Series Americas Cardroom (ACR) has ever hosted gets underway this Sunday January 27th at 7:00pm ET. The $200,000 GTD Prize Pool caps off the largest online poker tournament series that the US facing network has ever put on. OSS II is guaranteeing $1 million in tournament prize pools this year and it is currently on track to surpass the $1 million mark.

Submitted by Press Release on, Thu, 01/24/2013 - 18:39

Wells Fargo Analysts: Online Gaming Bill Could Save Atlantic City

Could Be a Positive Catalyst for BORGATA, BYD & CZR

Maintaining Existing Recommendations

Submitted by Press Release on, Thu, 01/24/2013 - 13:39

Paddy Power Projects Slot Machine on Milan Stock Exchange

(Reuters) - Irish bookmaker Paddy Power , known for its provocative advertising and innovative gambling products, projected a slot machine on the Milan stock exchange on Wednesday to promote its expansion in the growing online Italian gambling market.

The Dublin-based group said it aims to become one of the top five online bookmakers this year in the growing Italian market, dominated by local operators Lottomatica, privately owned Sisal, and Snai.

Submitted by Reuters on, Thu, 01/24/2013 - 11:49

German Federal Court Suspends Internet Gambling Case

The German Federal Court set down a ruling on Thursday suspending its decision related to the legality of its State Treaty of Gaming.

The current online gambling treaty only allows for 20 licensed operators.

Opposition groups and gaming firms have argued that the German restrictions fail to adhere to European Union trade laws.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Thu, 01/24/2013 - 10:54

Ladbrokes Buys Betdaq for €30m

One of the United Kingdom’s biggest bookmakers, Ladbrokes, has agreed to acquire Betdaq from TBH Ltd. in a deal said to be worth €30m. Ladbrokes will also acquire a 10 percent stake in TBH Guernsey Ltd, which is the technology partner of Betdaq for an additional €4m.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Thu, 01/24/2013 - 10:34

Black Diamond Poker Open is Back at Bodog

The popularity of the 2012 Black Diamond Poker Open (BDPO) meant it was an easy decision for Bodog Poker Network to bring it back and make it even more accessible to recreational players. Traditionally, online tournaments are seen as the domain of the seasoned pro but the BDPO is different. The BDPO is designed specifically with new players in mind but also includes a Series for the more advanced as well.

Submitted by Press Release on, Thu, 01/24/2013 - 04:30

Bitcoin Casino SatoshiDice Results Raise Eyebrows in Online Gambling Sector

The numbers don’t lie. Bitcoin casino SatoshiDice, based out of Dublin, Ireland, has recorded a daily profit of ฿135.96 (£1,527) per day, and those numbers continue to grow as more and more Web gamblers become acquainted with the alternative anonymous online currency.

Not only is Bitcoin a sort of niche currency, SatoshiDice itself falls into the niche category, making these numbers all the more impressive.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Wed, 01/23/2013 - 22:03

Cake Poker Introduces Cake Dice: Will Launch With Games Cee-Lo and 1-4-24

Popular online gaming site, Cake Poker (CakePoker.eu) is introducing Cake Dice, the latest addition to Cake’s growing menu of gaming options including Poker, Casino, Tournament Blackjack, WAR and Russian Roulette. Cake Dice will launch with popular games, Cee-lo and 1-4-24.

Submitted by Press Release on, Wed, 01/23/2013 - 21:14

EPT Barcelona Wins Tournament of the Year at European Poker Awards

EPT Barcelona, the first event of European Poker Tour Season 9, won Tournament of the Year at last night’s prestigious GPI European Poker Awards ceremony in Paris.

Submitted by Press Release on, Wed, 01/23/2013 - 14:52

Atlantic City Casino Billionaire Owner Tilman Fertitta Fined for Gambling

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – (Associated Press) - The Texas billionaire who owns Golden Nugget Atlantic City casino has agreed to pay a $15,000 fine.

New Jersey regulators cited Tilman Fertitta for playing blackjack at two Atlantic City casinos last year. That violates a law that bars holders of a key casino employee license from gambling in Atlantic City.

Golden Nugget general manager Tom Pohlman tells the Press of Atlantic City Fertitta feels bad because he didn't know about the ban. Pohlman says Fertitta can gamble in Nevada except at his own casino.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Wed, 01/23/2013 - 12:09

Christie Speaks on Feds Immersing Themselves in NJ Sports Betting Lawsuit

Following news that the Feds will be joining a suit filed by the professional sports leagues and NCAA to prevent legalized sports betting in the state of New Jersey, Governor Chris Christie reacted late Tuesday evening.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Wed, 01/23/2013 - 11:55

Why Legalized Internet Gambling in New Jersey Will Help Boost Atlantic City

On Tuesday night, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie addressed his concerns over legalized Internet gambling in the state, primarily will Web casinos and poker rooms keep gamblers from going to Atlantic City?

Submitted by C Costigan on, Wed, 01/23/2013 - 11:33

Mississippi Exploring Legalized Online Gambling Once Again

One of the least likely states, conservative Mississippi, is once again exploring options to legalize online gambling.

Mississippi considered seriously flawed legislation last year that called for – among other things – allowing cash and credit as deposits with little oversight and the confiscation of inactive funds by the state.

An almost identical bill is being re-introduced by state Rep. Bobby Moak. He once again asserts that legalized online gambling in the state would result in countless numbers of jobs created.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Wed, 01/23/2013 - 10:25