Gambling News

Macau Says August Gambling Revenue Second Highest on Record

HONG KONG, (Reuters) - Gambling revenue in Macau grew 5.5 percent year-on-year in August, government data showed on Monday, signalling a muted pick up in growth buoyed by demand from mainland gamblers.

Submitted by on, Mon, 09/03/2012 - 16:51

CEO Anthony Tailor Leaves Merge Gaming

Merge Gaming CEO Anthony Tailor has resigned from a position he has held for five years. Details regarding the exit were not immediately known, however, the popular online poker network continues to thrive and, just this week, flagship brand Carbon Poker announced the return of the super popular Poker Maximus promotion (dubbed Poker Maximus II).

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mon, 09/03/2012 - 12:24

Muny Defends Perceived ‘Meekness’ in Poker Players Alliance Response to GOP Platform

Following a scathing report on PokerFuse.com accusing the Poker Players Alliance of not properly reacting to last week’s announced GOP agenda to essentially eradicate online gambling, that grassroots organization’s Director Richard Muny immediately went on the defensive this past weekend.

The GOP platform as it pertains to Internet gambling reads:

Submitted by Ace King on, Mon, 09/03/2012 - 12:09

Lock Poker Introduces ‘Battle of the Knights’: Prizes Over $2 Million

Never one to lack when it comes to innovation, the uber popular Lock Poker has just rolled out “Battle of the Knights” (September 2012).

Calling out to all the knights; sharpen your swords and get your armour ready. The battle is set, time to throw some cards and slice down your opponents stacks.

This is no Medieval fantasy we are talking about. It’s an actual opportunity to win over 17,000 individual prizes, totaling over $2 million.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mon, 09/03/2012 - 09:38

Mayweather Mystery Bet: He May Have Won With Alabama

Reports surfaced this past week that boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. had placed a $3 million bet on the Michigan Wolverines to cover the spread against Alabama Saturday night.

Well, the Crimson Tide destroyed Michigan and presumably Mayweather lost his bet.

But not so fast.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Sun, 09/02/2012 - 20:49

Olympic Swimmers Behaving Badly in Vegas: Michael Phelps Wins $100k in Poker Game

First it was US Olympic medal winning swimmer Ryan Lochte romping naked in Vegas with Prince Harry, now comes word that fellow Olympian (now retired) Michael Phelps just won a huge $100k pot in Sin City playing poker.

The win was reported by TMZ.com and occurred at Caesar’s Palace.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sun, 09/02/2012 - 17:26

9 Seized Online Gambling Domains Put Up For Sale Including DoylesRoom.com

Nine online gambling domain names seized as part of a sting operation by the US Attorney’s Office in Maryland have been put up for sale or license. These include DoylesRoom.com and Bookmaker.com.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Sun, 09/02/2012 - 17:01

Survey Says: PokerStars Could be Preparing to Enter Sports Betting, Casino Sector

Could the world’s largest “real money” online poker company, PokerStars, be looking at entering the sports betting and casino market?

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Sun, 09/02/2012 - 11:10

Stanley Choi Wins Macau High Stakes Challenge and $6.5 Million

Stanley Choi has won the Macau High Stakes Challenge along with $6.5 million in cash.

This was Asia’s biggest tournament ever and indeed the biggest cash tournament outside of the World Series of Poker, ranking number 10 of all live tournaments to date. The buy-in was $1 million and featured 73 high rollers.

Submitted by Patrick Flanigan on, Sat, 09/01/2012 - 20:17

The Beast Goes Live Today!

Get prepared folks as Americas Cardroom is set to unleash The Beast.

You’ve been reading all about him on the pages of Gambling911.com and now you finally get to meet The Beast face-to-face.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Sat, 09/01/2012 - 09:34

Nevada Governor Not in Agreement With GOP Platform on Internet Gambling (Video)

Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval is in sharp disagreement with his party when it comes to online gambling and their platform adopted over the past week that includes a few lines promising to continue prohibition.
News 3 in Las Vegas sent reporter Sergio to talk to the governor, who has been pushing for legalization of online gambling in the state.

Submitted by Patrick Flanigan on, Fri, 08/31/2012 - 21:52

Las Vegas Professional Sports Bettor Billy Walters Files Lawsuit

LAS VEGAS (Associated Press) -- A lawsuit filed by Las Vegas sports betting giant Bill Walters claims people are being tricked into thinking they're buying betting advice from him.

Waters filed suit Wednesday in U.S. District Court for Nevada. He is seeking a temporary restraining order to have websites shut down.

Submitted by on, Fri, 08/31/2012 - 15:12

Zynga Hires Former 888 Poker Exec in Sign They Are Moving Towards ‘Real Money’ Play

Zynga, the world’s largest free-to-play online poker social gaming company, has reportedly hired Maytal Ginzburg Olsha, the former Senior Vice President of Corporate and Regulated Markets at 888 Holdings, the parent company of 888 Poker.

Zynga fouder and CEO Mark Pincus told analysts back in July that the company intended to have “real money” play ready for early 2013.

Zynga has seen its stock price plummet in recent months as a number of high ranking executives have chosen to leave the firm.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Fri, 08/31/2012 - 14:42

Floyd Mayweather Called Out by Reno Gold for $3 Million Michigan Bet

As Gambling911.com and other media outlets reported on Thursday, boxer Floyd Mayweather, Jr. is rumored to have placed a $3 million bet on his beloved Michigan Wolverines in their game against the Alabama Crimson Tide on Saturday. Michigan only needs to cover the 14 point spread currently available at online books the likes of BetOnline.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Fri, 08/31/2012 - 14:32

DOJ to Full Tilt Poker Head Howard Lederer: ‘Cry Me a River (Card)’

The Department of Justice has rejected a request by Howard Lederer’s attorneys to reconsider their client’s case on the grounds that poker was recently ruled a “game of skill” by a respected New York Supreme Court judge.

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Fri, 08/31/2012 - 12:03

Last Man Standing Online Poker Endurance Test Begins September 1, 2012

It is the last day of August and no matter their bankroll size or regular game, players all across the Carbon Poker platform are geared up for the Last Man Standing promotion beginning tomorrow, September 2, 2012.

Submitted by Matt Skinner on, Fri, 08/31/2012 - 11:14

Some Mississippi Gulf Coast Casinos Reopen After Hurricane Isaac

BILOXI — (Associated Press) - Some of the 12 casinos on the Mississippi Gulf Coast started reopening Thursday, just over a day after the most severe weather from Hurricane Isaac pushed through the area.

The two casinos in Hancock County closed Monday, and the 10 in Harrison County were ordered to close Tuesday as Isaac was still in the Gulf of Mexico.

Submitted by on, Fri, 08/31/2012 - 03:48

Floyd Mayweather Reportedly Places $3 Million Bet on Michigan to Beat Alabama

Reports Surfaced Thursday that boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. has placed a $3 million bet on the Michigan Wolverines to beat the Alabama Crimson Tide on Saturday.

That’s a bold move considering most gamblers seem to be backing the Crimson Tide, although Bookmaker.eu customers are on Alabama at just a 55 percent clip. The line on this game is Michigan +14.

Mayweather is a Grand Rapids native, which could have played a factor in this impressive wager.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Thu, 08/30/2012 - 20:09

FBI Files on Joe Paterno Reveals Fear of Organized Crime and Gambling Threats

FBI files on Penn State’s long time former football coach, the late Joe Paterno, make no mention of former assistant coach Jerry Sandusky, who was sentenced in a child abuse case this summer. They do, however, point to the theory that organized criminal factions with gambling interests may have been threatening the head coach and his staff during the late 1970’s and early 80’s via a series of letters.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Thu, 08/30/2012 - 17:09

Four Poker Tells You Can Believe In From Expert Player Mike Caro

The legendary poker pro Mike Caro has published four poker tells he considers critical and almost 100 percent on the money, so to speak.

What are they?

First, those who buy-in with low amounts and are attempting to hide their money will almost always play conservatively. Those who flash their funds will play recklessly.

Second, players who look at their cards and then gaze away from the action are usually intending to bet or raise.

Submitted by Ace King on, Thu, 08/30/2012 - 15:36

New Maine Casino Nets a Whopping $10 Million in First Two Months

By CLARKE CANFIELD

PORTLAND, Maine (Associated Press) — Maine’s newest casino had revenues of nearly $10 million in its first two months of operation, while revenues at the state’s other casino in Bangor have fallen since the new casino opened.

Oxford Casino opened June 5 in the western Maine town of Oxford and had net revenues — the amount lost by gamblers — of $9.8 million in June and July combined. It paid nearly $4.1 million in taxes, according to the Maine Gambling Control Board.

Submitted by on, Thu, 08/30/2012 - 15:08

888 Online Poker is Great, Playtech Good Things Might Come to Those Who Wait

It’s a tale of two cities when discussing recent performances of top five leading online poker ventures, 888 and Playtech.

While 888 Poker, the world’s number four online poker company in terms of overall traffic, claimed this week that poker was the primary reason for its 70 percent increase in revenue for the first half of 2012, Playtech, operator of the world’s second biggest Internet poker network, iPoker, reported less-than-stellar results on the poker side of its business.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Thu, 08/30/2012 - 12:09

Not All Republicans on Same Page When It Comes to Legalizing Online Poker

It emerged this week that the Republican platform features wording that would look to quash the multi-billion dollar online gambling sector, and presumably Internet poker.

Millions of Americans suffer from problem or pathological gambling that can destroy families. We support the prohibition of gambling over the Internet and call for reversal of the Justice Department’s decision distorting the formerly accepted meaning of the Wire Act that could open the door to Internet betting.

Submitted by Ace King on, Thu, 08/30/2012 - 11:46

Josh Hale Wins 2012 WPT Legends of Poker

Josh Hale was declared the winner of the 2012 World Poker Tour Legends of Poker held at the Bicycle Casino outside of Los Angeles. The win yielded $500,000.

Submitted by Ace King on, Thu, 08/30/2012 - 11:32

Saskatchewan Looks to Host Online Gambling Through GEOBet

The GEObet Gambling Network is pleased to announce that it is currently exploring opportunities with Saskatchewan First Nations to develop an online gaming solution that will extend the reach of the Saskatchewan First Nation Gaming network operated in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan.

GEObet has made several presentations, including to the recent Special Indian Gaming Assembly in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. All parties are confident that agreements will meet and exceed Saskatchewan First Nations’ expectations of igaming.

Submitted by on, Thu, 08/30/2012 - 11:22

2012 Punta Cana Poker Classic Online Qualifiers Now Available at Carbon Poker

The winter may not be here yet in the middle of October but who wouldn’t want to go to the Dominican Republic for a week-plus then and play a little poker anyways?

Submitted by Matt Skinner on, Thu, 08/30/2012 - 11:09

Full Tilt Poker’s Howard Lederer Uses ‘Skill vs. Chance’ Decision in Latest Defense

[Defense Request for Status Conference in USA v. PokerStars (Lederer, Ferguson, Furst) SDNY civil forfeiture proceedings:]

Submitted by on, Wed, 08/29/2012 - 20:57

It’s Alive! Four Lucky Online Poker Players Will Go Up Live Against The Beast

In an online poker event unlike anything the game has seen, a quartet of greats will have their webcams flipped on as they compete against one another at the jackpot tables in an Americas Cardroom challenge known as "The Beast Live".

Submitted by on, Wed, 08/29/2012 - 20:34

British Poker Pro Sam Trickett Becomes International Stadiums Poker Tour Ambassador

The International Stadiums Poker Tour has named British poker pro Sam Trickett as its newest ambassador.

The ISPT, conceived by Bernard and Laurent Tapie along with Prosper Masquelier, looks to assemble some 30,000 players at Wembley Stadium next May, all of whom will be competing in the world’s largest poker tournament. The ISPT will kick off on laptops then switch over to a live format once 90 percent of the field is eliminated. There will be a guaranteed prize pool of a guaranteed prize pool of €20,000,000.

Submitted by Patrick Flanigan on, Wed, 08/29/2012 - 18:45