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Jason Chaffetz Announces Hearing Date for Online Poker
Utah Republican Congressman Jason Chaffetz has announced a hearing date to determine the status of his co-authored legislation, Restore America’s Wire Act or RAWA for short.
Hearing Date: December 9, 2015 1:00 pm 2154 Rayburn House Office Building
Judge Transfers State Lawsuit Against Seminoles
(Associated Press) - A federal lawsuit filed by the state against the Seminole Tribe of Florida has been transferred to Tallahassee, where it will join another pending lawsuit about gambling at Seminole casinos.
Planned Parenthood Shooter Was God-Loving Gambler
(Associated Press) - The man accused of killing three people at a Colorado Planned Parenthood clinic left a decades-long trail of broken marriages, scant social connections and a reputation for religious zealotry that didn’t match his yen for gambling and extramarital affairs.
Kid Poker Documentary Available Soon: Gets Rave Reviews
A documentary on the life of poker icon Daniel Negreanu aired in Canada Tuesday night but not everyone lives there so, as one would expect, folks are inquiring as to when this documentary will air over the Internet.
According to PocketFives Community Manager Kevin Mathers, details of where to watch will be released soon.
The documentary received rave reviews from his peers who were able to watch it.
Poker player Michele Martin tweeted:
Ex-Exotic Dancer Accused of Misusing Animal Shelter Funds for Online Gambling
Australia’s Consumer and Business Services (CBS) has revoked the license for Help Save Furry Ones, a charity that was supposed to help find homes and provide shelter for cats but instead has been accused for misappropriating funds at various online gambling websites.
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Las Vegas Oddsmaker Names Obama ‘Worst Degenerate Gambler in History
Las Vegas oddsmaker and 2008 Vice Presidential candidate for the Libertarian party Wayne Allen Root has named US President Barack Obama the “Worst degenerate gambler in history”.
PokerStars Bounty Builders: A 9-Handed Progressive Knockout Format
On Tuesday December 1, PokerStars introduced its new promotion: “Bounty Hunters”
It is described as a new daily tournament designed for everyone. With buy-ins ranging from $0.55 to $215, and with a 9-handed progressive knockout format (and guaranteed prize pools) you can rely upon them to create some great action.
Macau Revenues Continue to Plunge
[HONG KONG] Gambling revenue in Macau plunged 32.3 per cent in November from a year earlier, extending a decline from the previous month and hovering near five-year lows as the world's biggest gambling hub struggled to attract wealthy Chinese punters.
All Bets Are Off If Ted Cruz Becomes President
Ted Cruz, Republican senator from the State of Texas, wants to be your President. If elected, it will likely be bad news for the gambling industry--both for real casinos and for the nascent online gambling world.
British Bookmakers – Latest News: Paddy Power Job Cuts Loom
These are the latest headlines from the British bookmaking industry.
Nevada Gaming Revenue Drops Nearly 2.9 Percent
LAS VEGAS — (Associated Press) - Nevada’s casinos earned less in October than they did a year ago, dropping nearly 2.9 percent to $887.6 million for the month despite gamblers spending more money to play.
Why Bookie Opinions Matter in Picking Winners
One of the advantages Gambling911.com readers have is the ability to make educated decisions based on sportsbook opinions (found on our bookie landing page here).
Ballooning Prize Pools for Americas Cardroom’s OSS V Results in Mass Appeal
San Jose, Costa Rica – With 23 events now in the bag, the Online Super Series V (OSS V) is proving to be one of the most successful tournament series yet. With 20 of the 23 events seeing bigger than expected prize pools, online poker players across the United States and around the world are gearing up to make the $2.6 million online tournament series the biggest one in Americas Cardroom’s history.
SFL to Focus on Offering Daily Fantasy Sports Software to State Lotteries
State lotteries looking for Daily Fantasy Sports software should look no further than Rochester, New York-based Star Fantasy Leagues.
The company, which offers Daily Fantasy Sports, primarily focuses on development of DFS white label software for other companies. State lotteries such as the one found in Georgia, serve as a perfect target client base for the three-year-old firm.
Bookies Celebrate Banner NFL Sunday With Broncos, Skins Wins
Following a Thanksgiving Day slate of games in which two out of three big public favorites won for gamblers, bookies made out especially well on Sunday in Week 12 with outright wins by both Washington and Denver.
Thief Disguised as Security Guard Steals $500K Outside Casino
(Associated Press) - A Detroit thief armed with nothing more than a convincing costume stole over half a million dollars from an armored truck Friday — and is still on the run, police said, NBC News reported.
Caesars Appealing Decision That Put It On Hook For Nearly $364 Million
LAS VEGAS - (Associated Press) - Casino giant Caesars Entertainment is appealing a bankruptcy court ruling that could put it on the hook for nearly $364 million.
How to Sell Live Betting to Your Pay Per Head Players
Live betting has become one of the hottest new trends in the pay per head industry.
As an online bookie, you need to grow your player list by offering live wagering to attract some new blood.
Trump Drops 12 Percent in Polls, Nearly Two Points in Odds
The first real bad news for Republican candidate Donald Trump arrived Friday evening and it was a powerful blow to be sure.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll showed the real estate mogul had dropped 12 points in under a week. It is the biggest decline Trump has witnessed since rising to the top back in July.
Meanwhile, his odds had gone from 2/1 to +350, actually falling a half point behind fellow GOP candidate Senator Ted Cruz at Sportsbook.
Reuters Wins Defamation Suit Against Gaming Firm
(Reuters ) - A Japanese court rejected a defamation lawsuit by Universal Entertainment Corp against Thomson Reuters Corp and three Reuters journalists, ruling that the articles about the gaming company were true.
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Legal to Play Daily Fantasy Sports, DraftKings, FanDuel in Oklahoma
At least one state says it is legal to play on Daily Fantasy Sports sites the likes of DraftKings, FanDuel and DFS white label software provider Star Fantasy Leagues. That would be Oklahoma.
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Thanksgiving Blood Bath For Bookies as Gamblers Give Thanks
The gambling public was certainly thankful this Thanksgiving Day as bookies handed them two big wins.
Close to 70% of the betting action was on Detroit to cover a very small spread against Philadelphia in the early game. That came to fruition.
Online Sportsbook Thanksgiving Day Bonuses From BetPhoenix
BetPhoenix, the name you have trusted since 2005, is giving away tons of free cash as part of their fabulous Thanksgiving Day online sportsbook bonus specials (2015).
New Game at Wizard of Odds Gives Blackjack Card Counters an Edge
Players looking for an edge against the house can hone their skills online, thanks to a new blackjack game developed exclusively for the Wizard of Odds website. The new software loads directly into your browser and is highly customizable, giving players the chance to learn to adapt for any situation that can be experienced at a land casino.
Judge Appears Dumbfounded by Traditional Fantasy vs. DFS Rationale
What looked to be a slam dunk for the New York Attorney General’s Office in the first half of Wednesday’s hearing completely shifted in favor of the Daily Fantasy Sports industry after the one hour lunch break.
Live Coverage on NY Hearing to Determine Fate of DraftKings, FanDuel
Throughout the years, Gambling911.com has been live at court hearings involving the gambling industry. On Wednesday November 25, 2015 we were present covering a hearing to determine the operating status of Daily Fantasy Sports companies DraftKings and FanDuel in the state of New York.
We were among the first news outlets to report that Judge Manuel Mendez would require one to two weeks to make his final decision.
Live Coverage from NY Court on Decision to Allow DraftKings, FanDuel to Operate in State - Wednesday November 25, 2015
Would President Hillary Clinton Be Good or Bad for Gambling? We Check Her Record
Many people believe that if HIllary Clinton is elected President of the United States, her presidency will be a replay of the presidency of her husband, Bill Clinton, since they have similar views on so many issues.
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