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NY AG vs. DraftKings and FanDuel: A Review of All Court Filings
Our sister site DFS911.com and Legal Reporter Jeff Williams have provided us with all related Court filings pertaining to the New York State Attorney General vs. DraftKings and FanDuel. Other Daily Fantasy Sports companies have been subpoenaed as well.
US, Switzerland to Split $50 Million in Assets From BetOnSports Shutdown
GENEVA, (Associated Press) - Switzerland and the United States have split the take of nearly $50 million following the break-up of an illegal online gambling service.
$13 Million Prize Pool in Upcoming Poker Events at Seminole Hard Rock
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. - Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida, has released its upcoming poker events through August 2016. The AAA Four Diamond-Rated resort will host five series that will pay out over $13 million in guaranteed prize pools. Signature events include the Seminole Hard Rock Lucky Hearts Poker Open (January), Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown (April) and Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open (July/Aug.) In addition to the signature line-up, a $1 Million Escalator Series (February) and Deep Stack Series (May) will be held.
Pay Per Head Player Monitoring Report Tool Introduced by AcePerHead
Gambling911.com is proud to announced the new state of the art Pay Per Head monitoring report tool ‘Player Watch’ available at AcePerHead.com. Below is a breakdown on how to use this player monitoring service.
Ladbrokes Shareholders Back Merger With Coral
(Reuters) - Shareholders in British bookmaker Ladbrokes (LAD.L) strongly backed its planned merger with rival Gala Coral on Tuesday but rebel investor Dermot Desmond vowed to fight on.
DraftKings, FanDuel in ‘Deep Doodoo’ But Lawyers With Shovels Can Dig Them Out
One of the premier attorneys in the world of gambling, I. Nelson Rose, was kind enough to send DFS911.com his latest piece on the next steps both DraftKings and FanDuel will need to undertake in getting them out of the “deep doodoo” they are currently in.
'Mr. HPT' Wins Second Title and $153k
Mt. Pleasant, MI - Craig Casino has seen plenty of success with Heartland Poker Tour (HPT) since he won his first title over four years ago. He's won more money, been to more Final Tables, and cashed in more tournaments than any other player in HPT history. However, that second title has always eluded him. Until now. On Monday, the certified arborist from Winfield, Illinois defeated a star-studded Final Table that included a reality TV star and a former world champion to earn $153,323 at Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort.
Bitcoin Sportsbook Cloudbet Instant Payouts Not So Instant Claims ‘Watchdog’
Sportsbook Review is reporting that a player waiting for a payout via the anonymous digital currency Bitcoin has finally gotten paid after a few days wait despite the book’s claim of “instant payouts”.
Poker Pro Alex Jacob Crowned ‘Jeopardy’ Tournament of Champions 2015 Winner
LOS ANGELES — (Associated Press) - There’s a new "Jeopardy!" champion to add to the quiz show history books.
Alex Jacob, a currency trader from Chicago, won the $250,000 top prize on the syndicated TV show's "Tournament of Champions" finale that aired Friday.
DraftKings, FanDuel NY Hearing: G911 Coverage From the Court
Gambling911.com and sister site DFS911.com will be covering Wednesday’s hearing to determine whether Daily Fantasy Sports sites DraftKings and FanDuel can continue conducting business with New York state residents.
Shift Card Bitcoin Debit Card Availability for Online Gambling Sites Unclear
The Shift Card, a first ever Bitcoin debit card for American customers, will soon be available to those residing in select states and could one day be utilized for gambling online.
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Bitcoin: How it Works for Betting Online
Most online betting sites have now incorporated the anonymous digital currency Bitcoin with great success, however, only about a quarter of the wagering population actually know how it works.
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North American Gambling News: Quebec Looks To Block Online Gambling Sites
Gambling911.com has all your latest North American gambling news including that from the United States and Canada.
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DraftKings CEO Admits Not Always in Compliance With Gambling Laws
DraftKings CEO Jason Robins admitted back in May that his company does not always comply with anti-gambling laws, and more specifically, the Unlawful Internet Gaming Enforcement Act (UIGEA) that exempts fantasy sports.
Rake-Free Six-Handed Texas Hold’em Online Unveiled by TonyBet
The open-face Chinese online poker site Tonybet Poker has upped the ante by unveiling its new rake-free six-handed Texas hold’em and pot-limit Omaha games.
Use Bitcoin to Bet Football Online
While skeptical at first, sportsbooks have found that across the board 20% or more of their customer base use Bitcoin to bet football online.
The phenomenon has only caught on over the past year with companies like BetPhoenix.ag pushing the anonymous digital payment solution hard with special Bitcoin-only bonuses.
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Paddy Power Racist ‘Immigrants Jump in the Back’ Ad Banned
Controversial Irish bookmaker Paddy Power is at it again with yet another ad that has drawn the ire of the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA).
From the Irish Examiner:
Australian Poker Pro Shane Warne Charity Under Investigation for Misspending
Australian poker pro and one-time spin bowler Shane Warne is currently under investigation for alleged inappropriate spending.
Pennsylvania House Committee Pushes Through Online Gambling Bill
The Keystone state is one step closer to passing a measure that would make online gambling legal within its borders.
The Pennsylvania House Gaming Oversight Committee backed a measure that would require land-based casinos in the state to license Web casinos.
In an 18-8 vote, representatives elected to advance the proposition to its chamber’s floor for further discussion and additional voting.
The measure is authored by the Oversight Committee Chairman State Rep. John Payne (R-District 106)
G911 World Exclusive: Turner Sports Tries Shutting Down Sports Capping Site
A sports handicapping website that appears to be affiliated with Turner Sports has no such affiliation, and the real Turner Sports is attempting to have it shut down, Gambling 911 can reveal in a world exclusive report!
Poker Pro Alex Jacob Moves to Final on ‘Jeopardy!, ‘What is Aleve’
Poker pro Alex Jacob is vying to win this year’s Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions and he just moved one step closer with a victory Tuesday night. Now one of the quiz show’s most popular contestants moves onto the finals.
Jacob, a stock trader from Chicago, faced off against Brennan Bushee and Vaughn Winchell on Tuesday.
With the final question and the most money, Alex guessed “What is Aleve” when posed the question in the category “African Countries”: “These 2 6-letter countries rhyming countries derive their names from rivers & were once controlled by rivers”.
Brother of Texas Rangers Pitcher Yu Darvish Charged With Running Gambling Ring
The younger brother of Texas Rangers star pitcher Yu Darvish arrested last month has been charged with running a gambling ring by Osaka, Japan prosecutors.
Charlie Sheen Reveals He is HIV Infected Actor: Oddsmaker Almost Right
An oddsmaker who suggested actor Charlie Sheen would be among those favored as the Hollywood actor with HIV was correct as the act revealed Tuesday morning on NBC's "Today".
During the interview, Sheen insisted he had endangered nobody.
SunBurnt Face Man Sportsbet Ad Deemed ‘Offensive’, Pulled Off the Air
The Advertising Standards Board of Australia has upheld a complaint against bookmaker Sportsbet for its ad promoting racing specials for Cox Plate Day.
Georgia May Be Next to Boot Daily Fantasy Sports Sites
ATLANTA (Associated Press) - Georgia Attorney General Sam Olens says his office is investigating whether daily fantasy sports violate state law.
Olens recently told the Augusta Chronicle that the issue is pending in his office.
Cancelled Big Bet at Del Mar Just Before Race Leads to Probe
An individual who placed five $1000 win bets on Tale of a Champion at Del Mar Race Track Saturday then cancelled said wagers just minutes prior to post time has resulted in a probe by Del Mar officials as well as the California Horse Racing Board, and TVG, through which the wager was placed and then canceled.
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Alex Jacob Advances in ‘Jeopardy’ Tournament of Champions
Poker pro Alex Jacob was brought back on the television quiz show “Jeopardy” to take part in The Tournament of Champions this past Friday following an April run that earned him $151,802.
Now a Chicago currency trader, Jacob has advanced into this week’s semi-final founds.
The winner of the Tournament of Champions will receive a cool $250,000.
Jacob has earned just over $2.5 million in his live poker tournament career to date.
NY Assemblyman: ‘AG has Gone Way Over Line With Daily Fantasy Sports Probe’
In an interview with the Associated Press, New York Republican Assemblyman Dean Murray said of his state’s Democratic Attorney General Eric Schneiderman: "He's gone way over the line" with the fantasy sports probe.
A Republican disagreeing with a Democratic? Unheard of, right?
FanDuel, DraftKings OK With Gambling Label in UK
BOSTON (Associated Press) — Top daily fantasy sports companies are fiercely rejecting the idea that their rapidly growing industry should be considered gambling in the United States.
Bookies Hit Hard by Buckeyes, Spartans Covers
Two of the most wagered on sides, the Ohio State Buckeyes and Michigan State Spartans, came through with flying colors Saturday, thus handing the bookies some big losses in Week 11.
