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Hearing on Internet Poker Being Held in California Today
(Gambling911.com News Wire) – California officials were set to meet today at 1:30 to discuss the prospects of legalized online poker in the state.
The hearing was titled “The Legality of Internet Poker – How Prepared is California to Regulate it?”
Amaya Silent Over Insider Trading Investigation at Annual Meeting
MONTREAL – (Canadian Press) - Although Amaya is at the centre of an insider trading investigation of a US$4.9 billion acquisition, you wouldn't know it at the online gaming company's annual meeting Monday.
The subject was not broached by management and no shareholder raised a question about it to its chairman and CEO David Baazov, who is among those being investigated by Quebec's securities regulator.
Baazov later told reporters that the investigation makes great headlines but hasn't spooked investors or distracted Amaya officials.
Man Arrested for Urinating in Slot Machine Same Time ‘Slot Crapper” Caught on Cam
A 53-year-old Manalapan, New Jersey man has been identified as the individual caught urinating inside the coin tray of a slot machine.
The incident took place at the Parx Casino in Bensalem, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. William Robert Compton was also charged with resisting arrest.
Doyle Brunson Twitter Account Suspended After Racial Rants, Porn Photos
No 81-year-old poker icon Doyle Brunson is not going senile. One might have thought otherwise had they been following the Doyle Brunson Twitter account these past 24 hours.
Racial rants, pornography, tweets about wanting to hook up with Justin Bieber.
Doyle Brunson Twitter Page Hacked: ‘I Hope All My Followers Die’
82-year-old poker legend Doyle Brunson has one of the largest Twitter followers in the universe but somehow his account managed to get hacked.
The Tweets were ugly, telling his 416K followers he hopes that they all die and that one individual he wishes would die of cancer.
Obviously, none of these tweets were made by Brunson.
There were even pornographic photos posted.
Gambling911.com has obtained screen shots of the tweets.
Warning: Graphic language. Viewer discretion is advised.
Scroll down if you dare.
Tom Holland Replaces ‘Poker Jerk’ Toby Maguire in Popular ‘Spiderman’ Franchise
A relatively unknown actor has been cast to play “Spiderman” in the popular Marvel film franchise. He replaces Toby Maguire, a poker player with a penchant for being a “jerk at the tables”.
That’s how famed poker hostess Molly Blom referred to Maguire in her memoirs “Molly’s Game” posted late last year.
He “was the worst tipper, the best player, and the absolute worst loser,” according to Bloom, who organized high stakes celebrity poker games Maguire played in.
Elderly Mobster Sent Back to Prison for Meeting With Gangster Pals
(Gambling911.com News Wire) – A Brooklyn federal judge has sentenced Jack Palazzolo, 77, to a year and a day behind bars after meeting with fellow mobsters when he was ordered not to as part of his probation arrangement.
“The court is extremely concerned about the behavior that brings us to this day,” Judge Nicholas Garaufis said in a lecture to the geriatric mobster. “It’s rather astonishing that a person in your medical condition, Mr. Palazzolo, would be engaged in meeting with persons who are maybe involved in organized criminal activities.”
Seven Arrested in Match Fixing Scheme
(Reuters) - Catania football club president Antonino Pulvirenti and six others were arrested on Tuesday (Wednesday NZT) on suspicion of fixing matches this year to keep the club from being relegated from Serie B, Italy's second division, investigators said.
Those arrested including Pulvirenti, who also owns dozens of supermarkets and an airline, are accused of sporting fraud and match-fixing, Catania police said in a statement.
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Holy Sh*t: Shameless Gambler Defecates at the Slot Machines…. Twice
(Gambling911.com News Wire) – A shameless UK gambler was caught by security cameras defecating on the floor in front of the slot Machine arcade. And as if that weren’t enough, he did number two twice.
As he gambles away, he clearly becomes agitated and begins making the trademark movements of someone desperate for a number two.
Before long, it all becomes too much for him, so he drops his trousers, squats in a corner of the room and indulges in a public poo.
He goes back to gambling but, repugnantly, he isn't quite finished.
BukBuk.com Next Generation Daily Fantasy Site to Debut August 1: $250K Giveaway
Referring to itself as the “next generation gaming with more transparency, more controls, and more ways to monetize your fantasy sports experience than ever before,” a new Daily Fantasy Sports site BukBuk.com is set to debut August 1, 2015. BukBuk.com will also be giving away $250,000 to coincide with its launch.
Bukbuk says it has pre-registered in excess of 15,000 active daily fantasy players to assist in beta testing the system.
Former NHL Player Pleads Guilty in Wagering Case
A former Buffalo Sabre player, Nathan Paetsch, has plead guilty Monday in a U.S. District Court in Rochester to transmitting wagering information and structuring transactions in such a way to evade reporting requirements. He had been facing up to seven years in prison.
Per the plea agreement, Paetsch will serve probation that involves eight months of home confinement and 400 hours of community service. Paetsch has also agreed to forfeit assets such as a $76,941 BMW X5 and $265,000 cash.
How Easy is it to Become a Bookie?
(Gambling911.com Q&A) – Becoming a bookie in this day and age is so easy even a caveman can do it. And that’s no pun. Bookies existed during the Cavemen era as the second oldest professional after prostitution.
All you really need to get started is a small group of friends (say 10 minimum) who bet on sports and preferably love playing either online poker or casino games.
Hidden Notebook Reveals Pete Rose Gambled on Baseball as a Player Too
(Gambling911.com News Wire) – Shocking revelations surfaced on Monday that disgraced former Major League Baseball player turned manager, Pete Rose, not only bet on Baseball as a manager but also did so as a player.
eSports Online Gambling Site Unikrn About to Close on ‘Major’ 2nd Round of Funding
Speaking to SBC News Sam Cooke on Monday, Rahul Sood, co-founder of eSports online gambling site Unikrn, revealed his firm is about to receive another round of secured funding.
Firefighter Sues Drug Companies: Claims Medication Made Her Gamble
ANDERSON, Ind. (Associated Press) — A former Indianapolis firefighter is suing two drug companies in federal court, saying they knew a medication she was prescribed could cause compulsive gambling but failed to act.
Kathryn Gillette is representing herself in the lawsuit that seeks $42 million in damages from Ridgefield, Connecticut-based Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals and New York-based Pfizer Inc. The lawsuit was filed June 11 in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana.
Latitude360.com Becomes First Chain of Fantasy Sports Restaurants: Buys PlayMLF
Today, Latitude360 (LATX) (www.latitude360.com), the “ultimate upscale multi-dimensional entertainment eatery,” continues to embark on a nationwide expansion by acquiring Major League Fantasy (MLF) (
‘Mafia 3’ Release Tease Comes Via Twitter
(Gambling911.com News Wire) – “Mafia 3” from 2K Games is coming, this according to voice actor Rick Pasqualone. He took to Twitter over the weekend to make the announcement. It has been a long time coming.
From the Master Herald:
Paper Wants ‘Insane’ Indicted ‘Sports Tout to the Stars’ Secret Defense Unsealed
Indicted sports betting tout, Adam Meyer, reportedly has a secret he does not want revealed and the Court will maintain this secrecy, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Bwin.Party Sells World Poker Tour to Ourgame for $35 Million
(Gambling911.com News Wire) – Struggling Bwin.Party has sold its tournament arm, World Poker Tour, to Ourgame for US$35 million, Rueters revealed on Monday. The sale was classified as debt free and payable in cash.
Ourgame is a Hong Kong-listed social gaming company with interests across Asia and a market capitalisation of approximately HK$5.7 billion (US$733m).
Under the terms of the transaction, bwin.party will continue to sponsor various WPT events and television shows in both the United States and Europe until 31 December 2016.
Wall Streets Bookies: Price Per Head Services
Wall Street bookies have the opportunity to be among the wealthiest in the nation, if not the world.
Wall Street is considered the financial capital of the world and those who work there tend to have what may at times seem like unlimited disposable income.
Casey ‘BigDog' Jarzabek Banned From Twitch for Watching Porn During Live Stream
(Gambling911.com News Wire) - Poker pro Casey “BigDog” Jarzabek was caught with his pants down...literally. Jarzabek was banned from the popular social media streaming site Twitch, then had his account reinstated. The offense: Watching porn during a live streaming. Granted he thought his stream was shut off.
The incident occurred early last week and left his couple of thousand viewers dumbfounded.
He later tweeted:
lolol this just in i twitched while checking out porn without realize it lol. Good times. Its true bigdog likes porn
Kahnawake Indians to Take Control of Sports Interaction Amidst Political Torpor
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawake earlier this month announced its intention to begin operating its first online gambling licensee, Sports Interaction. That company was originally founded in Dublin, Ireland and operated for a brief period in the Dominican Republic before relocating to the Kahnawake Reserve in Quebec, Canada.
NBA Assistant General Counsel: Gambling is More Accepted Today
In an article appearing in today’s Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, NBA officials have conceded it is only a matter of time before sports betting becomes legalized in most US states.
Two NYC Police Officers Attacked, Injured Trying to Break Up Gambling Party
(Gambling911.com News Wire) - Three individuals were arrested in the Bronx on charges of felony assault, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct after attacking two police officers early Saturday morning.
The attack occurred at an illegal gambling party. Police responded just before 1 am to break up the event. Upon their arrival, they saw three men gambling and drinking open bottles of Hennessy.
SidePrize.com The Answer to Both Traditional and Daily Fantasy Linkage
With the launch of Atlanta-based SidePrize last week, there is now a way for players to enjoy both worlds of Fantasy Sports: Traditional and Daily.
Russian Bot Ring Wins $1.5 Million at PokerStars, Maybe More
In a shocking report filed by PokerNews.com last week, it was revealed that a bot ring originating from both Russia and Kazakhstan may have infiltrated PokerStars.com, winning an estimated $1.5 million playing Pot-Limit Omaha.
Clinton Portis Facing Six-Figure Tax and Gambling Debts
(Gambling911.com News Wire) - Former NFL running back Clinton Portis is facing a serious tax fine and potentially jail time should he fail to enter into an installment agreement with the IRS. Portis allegedly failed to pay $401,432.18 in federal income taxes in 2006, and he allegedly failed to pay $57,187.61 in federal income taxes in 2010.
The colorful one-time Redskins player also allegedly incurred a debt to the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas of $287,178.56 last month. That’s not exactly going to help with paying off these tax fines.
Daily Fantasy Sports Businesses Must Be Classified as Gambling Sites in UK
(Gambling911.com Fantasy Sports Wire) - An interesting dilemma has arisen with news that Daily Fantasy Sports powerhouse DraftKings recently submitted an application with the United Kingdom Gambling Commission. Their intent was not immediately known but the presumption is that DraftKings will one day like to be regulated in the United Kingdom. After all, rival FanDuel.com was actually founded in the UK.
But this is an industry that is working hard to present itself as providing an activity not deemed to be gambling.
Omaha Bookies: Each Rake in Around $30K a Week in Profits Claim Experts
(Gambling911.com Bookie Wire) - Omaha, Nebraska became a household name prior to the 2014 Super Bowl thanks to Peyton Manning’s play calling, but did you know this city of just over 430,000 is home to some 25 large-size bookmaking businesses, none of which can totally handle the mass demand of sports bettors, especially during College Football season.
Omaha has long been a haven for mobsters, a well-kept secret up until now. Did you know that by mid-century, Omaha had a reputation for more illicit gambling per capita than any other city in the nation? It’s true.
