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Casino Magnate Steve Wynn to Become Next GOP Finance Chair

Billionaire casino mogul Steve Wynn was selected to lead the GOP fundraising operation into the 2018 midterm election at a meeting of RNC officials over the weekend

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/30/2017

Sign of the Times: Aussie Millions Cancels $250,000 Challenge

Sign of the Times: Aussie Millions Cancels $250,000 Challenge

No shows from pros and limited recreational player interest to blame

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/30/2017

Once Gambling Shy NFL Plans Move to Las Vegas

Once Gambling Shy NFL Plans Move to Las Vegas

Once upon a time, the thought of gambling on a pro football game brought gasps of indignation from the NFL offices. And swift action if it was a player who actually placed a bet.

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/30/2017

Miss Haiti Raquel Pelissier Would Have Paid Out $15K With Miss Universe Win

Miss Haiti Raquel Pelissier was among the remaining three contestants and came mighty close.  See who won.

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/29/2017

Gambling911 Urges President Trump to Legalize Sports Betting Nationally

Gambling911 Urges President Trump to Legalize Sports Betting Nationally

Thomas Somach did a terrific job along with Wayne Root explaining why Trump should sign sports betting executive order

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/29/2017

Miss Universe 2017 Betting Odds: Favorites Miss Colombia, Miss Peru

Miss Universe 2017 Betting Odds: Favorites Include Miss Colombia, Miss Peru

The Miss Universe 2017 betting odds had Miss Colombia as the 2/1 favorite. 

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/28/2017

Second Trial Set for Alleged Staten Island Bonanno Mobster

Anthony "Skinny" Santoro, of Great Kills, and his three co-defendants -- Vito Badamo, Nicholas Santora and Ernest Aiello – will be tried again following a mistrial. 

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/28/2017

Three Men Charged With Illegal Sports Betting

Three Men Charged With Illegal Sports Betting

Three men have been charged for their alleged role in an illegal sports betting ring for more than six years.

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/28/2017

Dân Việt Nam bây giờ được chơi cờ bạc hợp pháp ở Casino

Dân Việt Nam bây giờ được chơi cờ bạc hợp pháp ở Casino

Chính quyền Việt Nam sẽ bắt đầu cho phép người dân được đánh bạc tại các sòng bạc quốc gia, nhưng với một số hạn chế.

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/28/2017

Million Dollar Jackpots Now Live at Americas Cardroom

It’s not every day you can instantly find yourself playing in a 3-person Hyper Turbo Sit & Go with a $1,000,000 prize pool for an investment of less than a buck. 

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/27/2017

RealBookies.com Launches Tex Messaging Campaign for Bookies, Agents

RealBookies.com Launches Tex Messaging Campaign for Bookies, Agents

Realbookies.com has launched a text messaging campaign using the Jooksms.com platform.

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/27/2017

Man Loses at Casino, Robs Bank, Then Returns to Gamble With Stolen Funds

Man Loses at Casino, Robs Bank, Then Returns to Gamble With Stolen Funds

A 52-year-old Charleston, West Virginia man has plead guilty to robbing a bank and using the stolen money to gamble at a casino where he had just lost all his funds.

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/27/2017

AI Beats Poker Pros, Wins $800,000

An artificial intelligence created by Carnegie Mellon’s Tuomas Sandholm has demolished four top poker pros.  

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/27/2017

New Jersey Asks Trump Not to Ban Internet Gambling

New Jersey Asks Trump Not to Ban Internet Gambling

A New Jersey legislator is asking President Trump and Congress not to ban internet gambling.

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/27/2017

Online Gambling Affiliate CPA Deals vs. Revenue Sharing: Which is Best?

Online Gambling Affiliate CPA Deals vs. Revenue Sharing: Which is Best?

Gaming Entrepreneur Adam Small of AdamSmall.com asks the question which is best for online gambling affiliates: CPA deals vs. revenue sharing? 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jan/26/2017

Father of Most Unethical Gambling Law, Bob Goodlatte, Wanted to Gut Ethics Committee

Father of Most Unethical Gambling Law, Bob Goodlatte, Wanted to Gut Ethics Committee

Rep. Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) kicked off the New Year with a proposal that would have nullified the independent nature of the Office of Congressional Ethics.

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/26/2017

MoneyGram Bought by Chinese Firm

MoneyGram Bought by Chinese Firm

In addition to transferring money for gambling across the globe, MoneyGram is also the most used transfer company for Mexicans living in the US to send funds back home.

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/26/2017

British Bookmakers Likely to be Embraced by Trump Administration

British Bookmakers Likely to be Embraced by Trump Administration

What was deemed inconceivable just a few months ago stands to become a very real possibility in the coming months: British bookmakers that once flooded the US online gambling landscape could re-enter the market without the bureaucratic Congressional standoffs and lagging legislative efforts that have hampered the industry for more than a decade.

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/26/2017

Bet on Lady Gaga Mentioning Donald Trump During Super Bowl 51 Halftime Show

Bet on Lady Gaga Mentioning Donald Trump During Super Bowl 51 Halftime Show

Online gambling sites have released a number of Lady Gaga prop bets including whether she will mention US President Donald Trump.

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/26/2017

Murder Charges Dropped Against Two Poker Players in Christmas Night Casino Killing

Murder Charges Dropped Against Two Poker Players in Christmas Night Casino Killing

Former Army Ranger Fernando Duarte was shot 13 times outside casino by one of two poker players he reportedly threatened

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/26/2017

Florida Senate Moves Ahead With Major Gambling Expansion

Florida Senate Moves Ahead With Major Gambling Expansion

A dramatic expansion of gambling in Florida is moving ahead in the Florida Senate.

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/26/2017

Trump’s Choice for Treasury Secretary, Steven Mnuchin, Has Close Ties to Gambling

Trump’s Choice for Treasury Secretary, Steven Mnuchin, Has Close Ties to Gambling

President Donald J. Trump's choice to be U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, Steven T. Mnuchin, will be in charge of the nation's money supply.

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/25/2017

Man Wins $290,687 in Seminole Hard Rock Lucky Hearts Poker Open

Man Wins $290,687 in Seminole Hard Rock Lucky Hearts Poker Open

Michael Graffeo of Boca Raton, Fla. walked away with $290,687 after winning first place in the Seminole Hard Rock Lucky Hearts Poker Open (LHPO)  WPTDeepStacks Main Event on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017 at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood.

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/25/2017

Colorado Enacts Bonding Requirement for Fantasy Sports Operators

Colorado Enacts Bonding Requirement for Fantasy Sports Operators

On June 10, 2016, Colorado governor John Hickenlooper signed House Bill 16-1404, a bill to regulate fantasy contests and fantasy contest operators in the state.

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/25/2017

Man Who Got ‘Mafia’ Mention Out of ‘Godfather’ Film has Died

Man Who Got ‘Mafia’ Mention Out of ‘Godfather’ Film has Died

The son of a legendary New York Mafia boss has died of complications from diabetes at the age of 71.

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/25/2017

Paddy Power Betfair Ratings Reaffirmed by Advisors

Paddy Power Betfair Ratings Reaffirmed by Advisors

Advisors at both Numis and Shore Capital have reaffirmed their ratings for online gambling powerhouse Paddy Power and Betfair, albeit providing different recommendations.

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/25/2017

Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady Announces Grand Opening Details

Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady Announces Grand Opening Details

Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady announced today details of the grand opening of the first Las Vegas-style casino in the Capital Region.

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/25/2017

Judge Compares Texas Teacher Pot Consumption in Colorado to Gambling in Vegas

Judge Compares Texas Teacher Pot Consumption in Colorado to Gambling in Vegas

A Texas judge has ruled that a former teacher should not be punished for consuming marijuana while in Colorado. 

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/25/2017

Poker Pro Turned Singer, DJ Vanessa Rousso to Release First Single ‘Kiss Face’

Poker Pro Turned Singer, DJ Vanessa Rousso to Release First Single ‘Kiss Face’

One of the most successful women on the live poker circuit and former ambassador for PokerStars, Vanessa Rousso, is set to release her new single “Kiss Face”, on February 5.

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/24/2017

State of Georgia Could be Getting Two Casinos

State of Georgia Could be Getting Two Casinos

Supporters of casino gambling hope to legalize the industry in Georgia after several failed attempts in recent legislative sessions.

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/24/2017

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