Gambling News

ACR CEO Talks Decision to Lower GTD for Million Dollar Sundays

We got Americas Cardroom CEO Phil Nagy talking about his decision to reduce the GTD for the Million Dollar Sundays event as well as the decision to extend it into November.  You can chat live as well.

Despite Growing Up in Vegas, Presidential Candidate Marco Rubio Hates Gambling

Things are shaking out in the race for the Republican presidential nomination.

Jeb Bush and Chris Christie have flamed out.

Scott Walker and Rick Perry have dropped out.

But one candidate who has been making out well of late is Florida senator Marco Rubio, whose appearances in recent candidates' debates have elevated his standing in the polls.

ACR Extends $5 Million Guaranteed Promotion Through Nov 8: Smaller Buy-ins

Americas Cardroom today announced that the remaining Sunday tournaments in its $5 Million Guaranteed promo will now come with a smaller buy-in to make them more accessible to more players.

While the tournament guarantee is also being reduced, an additional two tournaments have been added to the schedule.

GOP Mega Donor Adelson Warms Up to RAWA Backer Rubio

Casino magnate and GOP mega donor Sheldon Adelson is about to begin backing Florida Senator Marco Rubio according to a Politico report.

CNBC ‘Money Talks’ to Re-Air First Season

The sports handicapping show “Money Talks”, airing on CNBC Primetime, will re-air the first season in anticipation for a third season pick up. Correction: A third season of the show has not officially been announced at this time.

The reality show follows sports handicapper Steve Stevens (real name Darin Notaro) and his Las Vegas-based crew.  Stevens runs the betting site VIP Sports, which has enjoyed significant growth as a result of the show. 

Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders Face Off at First Democratic Debate: Latest Odds

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was still a -250 favorite to become the Democratic nominee for President of the United States ahead of Tuesday night’s first Democratic debate, one in which she will face a formidable opponent in Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders.

A1phad0ggg Conquers Million Dollar Sunday at Americas Cardroom

Last night’s tournament featured the lowest overlay of the series, a testament to Americas Cardroom’s growing popularity and commitment to squashing DDoS attacks.

Shortly after 5:00am ET, a final table deal was struck between A1phad0ggg and NickYunis, with the former taking $150,000 and the latter $140,000. With $20,000 set aside for the winner, the two played for the first place title and A1phad0ggg came out on top.

Four PokerStars Execs Ordered Terminated for New Jersey Licensing

Amaya Gaming, the parent company of PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker, have been granted permission to operate in the state of New Jersey but, before they can do so, Amaya must fire four executives deemed “unfit’ by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE).

On Friday, the DGE released a report of its investigation of Amaya’s $four.9b acquisition of the PokerStars and Complete Tilt, coming to the conclusion that the four executives could no longer serve on the company’s board.

StarsDraft Pulls Out of Florida Amidst Indictment Fears

News of a grand jury convening in Florida to review possible violations by Daily Fantasy Sports companies has sent PokerStars-backed StarsDraft packing.

Chicago Area Gambling Raid Results in 13 Arrests: Luxury Cars Seized

12 men and one woman were arrested or ticketed Thursday and charged as part of a what authorities deemed to be an illegal gambling operation run from a Naperville strip mall.

Naperville is a suburb of Chicago, Illinois.

Illinois State Police and agents of the DuPage Metropolitan Enforcement Group (MEG) assisted Naperville police in "a five-month-long investigation into an illegal gambling ring".

Police confiscated approximately $25,000 during the raid.  They also seized a 2015 Lamborghini Huracan, a 2014 E63 AMG Mercedes and a 2011 Porsche Panamera.

HPT Returns to Michigan for 2015 Championship Open

Mt. Pleasant, MI Heartland Poker Tour (HPT) has awarded more than $9 million in prize pool money since the beginning of the year. The popular poker tour and television show will look to add to that total when it returns to Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort for its Championship Open event next month.

Kevin McCarthy Withdraws: Opens Door for RAWA Co-Author

It turns out Republican Congressman Jason Chaffetz may have a better shot of becoming the next U.S. President than his colleague, South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham, who is actually running for the position.

Bizarre Twist in DFS Saga: FanDuel NY Registration Just Days Before Big Win

DFS911.com is reporting Wednesday that leading Daily Fantasy Sports company FanDuel only registered with the State of New York Division of Corporations September 25, just days before a DraftKings employee won $350,000 on their website.

Esteemed Gambling Attorney and NJ Sports Betting: ‘Court Wrong Again’

Nelson Rose recently wrote a piece detailing why he believes the Court of Appeal was incorrect in ruling that New Jersey could not regulate sports betting in the state.