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TheScore Acquires Swoopt Daily Fantasy Sports App
While the Daily Fantasy Sports industry may be in its infancy, consolidation continues. Last week it was announced that Toronto-based TheScore.com had acquired a mobile Fantasy sports app called Swoopt.
Pay Per Head for College Basketball
It’s that time of year again when bookies start building up their customer base for the College Basketball season and the search begins for a Pay Per Head company that can assist with all your needs (managing clients, providing Web support, monitoring betting trends, 24/7 phone service, etc).
Paul Phua Trial Delayed Pending Ruling on FBI Tactics
LAS VEGAS — (Associated Press) - Trial has been postponed pending a federal judge's ruling on whether the FBI improperly entered Las Vegas Strip hotel suites without a warrant before arresting and accusing a Malaysian businessman and his son of illegal Internet gambling.
Court records show a Jan. 12 trial date was vacated Monday for Wei Seng "Paul" Phua and his son, Darren Wai Kit Phua. No new date was immediately set.
Mark Wahlberg’s ‘The Gambler’ Draws Modest Opening Box Office Numbers
Gambling aficionados have been waiting for Christmas Day to view “The Gambler”, a remake of a 1974 film of the same name, this one starring Mark Wahlberg.
Christmas opening day box office numbers were modest considering the big name star and decent reviews. The movie is estimated to have brought in just over $4 million.
Thousands Arrested on Charges of Gambling, Porn
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China has detained over 30,000 people during a two-month clamp down on pornography and gambling, state news agency Xinhua reported on Sunday.
In the latest arrests, police in the southern province of Guangdong arrested 3,014 and put more than 8,000 in criminal detention as of Dec. 15, Xinhua reported the Guangdong Provincial Public Security Department as saying.
NJ Governor Chris Christie Accuses NBA Commish of ‘Bait and Switch’ re Gambling
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has accused National Basketball Association (NBA) Commissioner Adam Silver of a “bait and switch” when it comes to sports betting.
The Garden State has been trying to legalize sports betting for over a year now but the NBA and other leagues have filed suit to prevent this. So far they have succeeded in doing so.
Daily Fantasy Sports Operator Sports Tradex CEO Talks About Industry With G911
HOUSTON -- This sprawling Southwestern metropolis, now the country's fourth-largest city, has been home to many historic venues, such as the Astrodome and NASA headquarters.
And now it is the home of a sports fantasy company that is revolutionizing the industry--Sports Tradex (www.sportstradex.com).
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33-Year-Old Turns $35 Into $2 Million at 2014 Fantasy Football Championship
A 33-year-old personal trainer and former teacher last week converted a $35 entry into $2 million at the 2014 FanDuel Fantasy Football Championship in Las Vegas.
Caesars Entertainment to Buy Affiliate in Move to Reduce Debt
LAS VEGAS (Associated Press) — Caesars Entertainment Corporation says it will buy an affiliate as it tries to smooth the reorganization of a struggling division and balance its debt load.
The Las Vegas casino giant says the merger with Caesars Acquisition Company will give it $1.7 billion in cash it needs to guarantee loans in a proposed bankruptcy deal it's pitched to creditors of its debt-heavy operating division.
Bettors, Fantasy Players All Over CJ Anderson in Monday Night Football Matchup
Bettors are expecting a continuation of the Broncos ground and pound game with 98% of the action on OVER 83.5 rushing yards for CJ Anderson, Sportsbook.ag is reporting Monday afternoon.
Wizard of Oz Casino Coming Soon to New York East of Syracuse
Ray Halbritter, chief executive officer of the Oneida Nation, has confirmed in a press release Monday that the Tribe plans to develop a Wizard of Oz themed casino 14 miles East of Syracuse in the town of Chittenango.
‘The Gambler’ Starring Mark Wahlberg Reviews Mostly Positive: Opens Christmas Day
A remake of the 1974 film “The Gambler” arrives in theatres this Christmas Day and the reviews so far have been mostly positive. The Mark Wahlberg starring vehicle has received around a 65% approval rate at movie review aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes.
San Antonio Man Embezzled Nearly $2 Mil on Escorts, Gambling
SAN ANTONIO — (Associated Press) - A man has admitted in federal court in San Antonio to spending most of the $1.7 million he embezzled from his employer on escorts and gambling.
The San Antonio Express-News (http://bit.ly/1wMy7f1 ) reports Bexar Waste employee Michael Dennehy pleaded guilty Wednesday to a single count of bank fraud, admitting he forged numerous company checks over six years. Sentencing is set for March 9. He faces up to 30 years in prison.
Ex Saints Safety Darren Sharper Refused Bail: Co-Defendant a ‘One-Man RICO Case’
One-time New Orleans Saints safety Darren Sharper was denied bail Friday after being indicted in rape-related drug charges.
During three hours of testimony before a federal magistrate judge, two FBI agents testified that the man accused of supplying Sharper with his “rape potion”, Brandon Licciardi ,was a runner for a St. Bernard Parish bookie and drug trafficker for clubs on Bourbon Street.
Poker Playboy Dan Bilzerian Could Face Up to Six Years in Prison
The so-called “King of Instagram” and poker Playboy Dan Bilzerian is facing up to six years behind bars if charges against him hold up.
China to Begin Crackdown on Macau Amidst Dissent in Gambling Mecca
(Reuters) - By night, Ieong Man Teng was dealing baccarat to gamblers at the Wynn Macau casino. By day, he was mobilizing thousands of fellow dealers to protest on the street for better working conditions and higher pay.
That made him one of the people on Beijing's watch list earlier this year in Macau, the world's biggest gambling hub.
Judge to Rule on FBI Ruse Involving Poker Pro Paul Phua and Son
(Associated Press) - It's now up to a federal judge to decide whether the FBI improperly entered suites at a Las Vegas Strip casino in an illegal gambling investigation involving a Malaysian businessman (Paul Phua) and his son.
U.S. Magistrate Judge Peggy Leen said Thursday she'll make a ruling soon.
Americas Cardroom's Spin To Get In Feature a Huge Draw
It turns out online poker players really like the idea of turning a penny into a seat in a major poker tournament. Americas Cardroom today announced that online poker players have won 3,000 seats through the site's new Spin To Get In feature. The slot machine-like feature invites players to spin three reels to win a seat in a poker tournament instead of playing a satellite.
Japan Stick With Javier Aguirre for Asian Cup Despite Match Fixing Claims
(AFP) - Japan will stick with coach Javier Aguirre for next month's Asian Cup, despite the former Mexico coach being involved in a match-fixing scandal which has rocked world football.
Aguirre is due to appear in a Valencia court in February following a probe into match-fixing allegations dating back to 2011 when he was manager of Spanish side Real Zaragoza.
Andrey Zaichenko Wins EPT Prague €10K High Roller
Andrey Zaichenko won the record-breaking EPT11 Prague €10k High Roller, beating a record-breaking 309-strong field. The Russian took home €487,180 after agreeing on a 3-way deal together with Laurynas Levinskas and Francois Billard.
3-way deal in €10k High Roller: Andrey Zaichenko - €448,180 Laurynas Levinskas - €412,910 Francois Billard - €405,200
Manchester United Footballer Ander Herrera Denies Match Fixing Claims
Manchester United footballer Ander Herrera issued a statement this week denying any involvement in a match fixing scandal that has so far netted some 41 individuals.
Herrera denied the allegations via his Facebook page:
7 More Arrested in ‘Mob-Tied’ Gambling Crackdown With Al Sharpton Connections
Seven more individuals were arrested Wednesday on gambling charges stemming from a series of raids in Rockland County, New York last Tuesday that already netted 14 others. The men were charged with promoting gambling, possession of gambling records, money laundering and other offenses
Computer Tech in Paul Phua Gambling Ruse Case Didn’t Know Lapel Camera Used
A computer technician took to the stand Wednesday to testify regarding an FBI ruse to gain access into gambling high roller suites of poker player Paul Phua and his son Darren at Caesars Palace.
The technical consultant Michael Wood told a judge he did not know a Nevada Gaming Control Board agent used a lapel camera to record them delivering a laptop to a suite the government later raided.
FBI agent Minh Pham already acknowledged in court that Internet service to the suites had intentionally been disabled.
Defense attorneys maintain the ruse was unconstitutional.
Stephen Graner Wins EPT 11 Prague Main Event for €969,000
American Stephen Graner flew through the final day of EPT11 Prague to grab a massive €969,000 first prize along with the EPT Prague champion's title, trophy and watch from luxury Swiss brand SLYDE, the Official Watch Sponsor for EPT Season 11 Main Events and High Rollers.
Graner turned a massive chip lead into victory at the 102nd EPT stop in just under five hours of play on the final day. The Hawaii-born 26-year-old beat PokerStars qualifier Anton Bertilsson heads-up after entering the final battle with a huge chip advantage.
CNN Live Twitter Chat Thursday: The Future of Bitcoin
CNN is scheduled to discuss the topic of Bitcoin’s future in a live Twitter chat Thursday December 18, 2014 at 12 PM EST @CNNTech. The anonymous digital currency has finally begun to catch on in the Internet gambling community after a long period of resistance. A number of mainstream outlets are also starting to take notice.
A panel of experts have been assembled to discuss Bitcoin. They include:
Nevada Casino Regulator to Testify in Paul Phua FBI Ruse Case
A Nevada casino regulator was scheduled to testify Wednesday regarding a ruse employed by the FBI to gain access into gambling high roller suites at Caesars Palace.
State Gaming Control Board Agent Ricardo Lopez is expected to take the stand Wednesday.
Poker pro and high roller Paul Phua and his son Darren Phua are accused of running an elaborate World Cup betting ring from the suites in question. Agents dressed up as cable repairmen to gain access after deliberately cutting off Internet access.
Stephen Graner Leads Last 7 Players into EPT Prague Final Day
Stephen Graner leads at the Final Table of EPT 11 Prague after dominating for the past three days.
Oleksii Khoroshenin Leads Final 23 in €10K EPT Prague High Roller
EPT Vienna champion Oleksii Khoroshenin from the Ukraine is chip leader going in to the final day of the €10k EPT Prague High Roller with 2,015,000. EPT Player of the year Ole Schemion is next with 1,752,000.
Đại gia VN bị sát hại Peter Tân Hoàng bị cáo buộc rửa 1 tỉ dollar
Theo các nhà chức trách Úc, đại gia Peter Tan Hoang đã bị cáo buộc tội cờ bạc với tiền rửa khoảng 1 tỉ dollar. Tuy nhiên, Hoàng sẽ không phải ra tòa vì anh ta đã bị sát hại vào tháng 9 vừa qua.
Người tị nạn VN 36 tuổi được biết đến là một con bạc lớn. Anh ta có tiếng là một “cá voi” và là một tay tiêu xài lớn ở các sòng bài ở Úc.
