Gambling News
Las Vegas Sands Revenue Drops but Profit Grows
Las Vegas – (Associated Press) - International gambling destination Macau continued to pose a challenge for casino giant Las Vegas Sands Corp. in the third quarter.
But as high-roller gamblers eased back there, they shelled out at the company’s Marina Bay Sands resort in Singapore where the casino’s win-per-day climbed to $4.82 million.
The company also pointed to increased spending on entertainment, retail shops and hotel rooms beyond the casino floors.
AZ Gubernatorial Candidate Doug Ducey Comes From Mob Family: Uncle Ran WWTS
We’re not sure exactly what if any impact being born into an alleged Mafia family might have but this is the latest headliner coming out of the Arizona gubernatorial race involving Republican Doug Ducey.
His connections may be more interesting to long time diehard readers of Gambling911.com than the actual voters in Arizona.
Phil Hellmuth to Swap His Wife for Another: She Refuses
Poker pro and record World Series of Poker bracelet holder Phil Hellmuth received an offer to swap his wife but his wife it seems turned it down.
Online Bookie Will Serve 2 Years Prison Time for Role in ‘Project Amethyst’
The head of an online sports betting ring has been sentenced to 2 years prison time in Ottawa.
Benedetto Manasseri, 50, took in $842,000 between February and July 2012, court documents claim.
Man Sentenced to Death for Double Murder had Gambling Addiction
An Indian man who committed a 2012 double murder in the US will be sentenced to death by the Montgomery County Court in Pennsylvania.
The 28-year-old IT professional, Raghunandan Yandamuri, was convicted of killing his Satyavathi Venna, 61, and her 10-month-old granddaughter, Saanvi Venna, in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Prosecutors claim the man plotted to kidnap the child for ransom to help pay for his gambling addiction.
How Bookies Settle Up With Customers: Why Tuesday
In the world of bookmaking, one often hears the term “settling up with customers”. What exactly does this mean for the bookie?
Guilderland Murders: First Motivation Passion, Second Gambling
Authorities continue to investigate last week’s quadruple murder of a family in their Guilderland, New York residence, alluding to the idea Monday that illegal gambling could have been a motive.
Taj Mahal to Close if Judge Does Not Approve Cancelation of Union Contract
In what could prove to be yet another blow to Atlantic City's stuggling casino industry, billionaire investor Carl Icahn has warned that the famed Taj Mahal will need to shut its doors should a bankruptcy judge fail to cancel the casino’s lucrative union contract this coming Friday (October 17, 2014).
EPT London: Rugby Player, Poker Enthusiast James Haskell on Preparing for a Game
Felicia Field of PokerNews.com sat down with rugby player James Haskell during this week’s Season 11 EPT London to discuss how he prepares for a game.
And we’re not talking about a rugby match….we are talking about poker. Haskell is a poker player himself.
“I don’t want to risk things too much,” Haskell says, admitting he is not a very good poker player.
Raffaele Sorrentino Leads EPT 11 London Main Event for Day 3
Italian player Raffaele Sorrentino is leading the 127 remaining players heading in to Day 3 of the £4,150 EPT 11 London Main Event. He has 491,400. A whole bunch of team PokerStars Pros are also still in including Johnny Lodden, Jake Cody, Liv Boeree and Team Online's Marc-Andre Ladouceur.
NJ Senate Approves Tax Incentive to Aid in Atlantic City Stability
(Associated Press) - The latest update of New Jersey’s corporate tax incentive programs includes a bid to get more help to Atlantic City, which has been hit hard by the recent closure of several boardwalk casinos.
Negreanu Supports PokerStars Controversial Spin N Go Games: Others Do Not
Approximately 800 players have won up to five figure prizes playing in PokerStars new Spin & Go games since launching earlier this month. So why are some folks up in arms?
2014 EPT London Winner to Receive £499,700
On Tuesday it was revealed that this year’s EPT London winner will receive a sweet £499,700.
Let NY Play: Rallying Cry for Online Gambling in New York
If people in New Jersey can play online poker legally, why can’t they do so in New York? Let NY Play Twitter and Facebook accounts were recently set up asking this very question with the Facebook account amassing around 5000 likes.
Vincent Fiorenza Dominates HPT at Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach, FL - Vincent Fiorenza brought a huge lead into the Heartland Poker Tour Final Table at Daytona Beach Kennel Club & Poker Room on Monday and never looked back. The Oviedo, Florida man led the way from start to finish, single-handedly eliminating five of his eight opponents to win the coveted HPT Title and the $122,353 first-place prize.
When asked his plans for his newfound riches, the new champ Fiorenza replied, "Just put it in the bank like my grandma says."
Georgios Zisimopoulos Leads EPT London After Day 1B
PokerStars player Georgios Zisimopoulos leads the 247 players who made it through Day 1b of the £4,250 EPT 11 London Main Event today. Zisimopoulos has 171,500 in chips, putting him in second place overall behind Day 1a's chip leader Anatoly Filatov from Russia on 173,900 as the tournament heads into Day 2. There were 444 entrants on Day 1b today making a grand total so far of 668. Players have until the start of Day 2 to buy in.
The Gambler Starring Mark Wahlberg to Premiere at AFI Fest
The much-anticipated Mark Wahlberg film “The Gambler” is set to premier during the American Film Institute (AFI) Monday, November 10, 2014.
Already there is Oscar talk surrounding Wahlberg’s performance in which he dropped 60 pounds for the film project.
Wahlberg reprises the role of literature professor, Jim Bennett, whose gambling problems run him afoul of gangsters.
Tennis Pro, Poker Player Rafa Nadal Hit in Head With Stray Golf Ball, Loses Memory
A champion tennis player and the face behind PokerStars.com, Rafa Nadal is also an accomplished golfer. Word spread over the weekend that he had been hit on the head by a stray golf ball, leaving him with amnesia.
True or false?
The Golf News Net reports the scenario did indeed happen.
Atlantic City Casinos for Sale at Deep Discounted Prices
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (Associated Press) -- The meltdown of Atlantic City's casino market has created some stellar bargains for would-be purchasers of some of the city's biggest landmark properties. Here are a few of the recent discount sales:
Gambling May be at Center of Guilderland New York Quadruple Murder
Wednesday’s quadruple murder in Guilderland, New York may be tied to illegal gambling, authorities said this weekend.
Anatoly Filatov Leads at End of EPT 11 London Main Event Day 1A
PT Vienna High Roller runner-up Anatoly Filatov is leading the 123 players who have made it through Day 1a of the EPT 11 London Main Event. The 26-year-old Russian pro has 173,900. The event started at noon with 224 players. Along with Team PokerStars Pro Johnny Lodden (currently fourth on 125,800), all the other Team PokerStars players who competed today also made it through: Fatima Moreira de Melo, Jason Mercier, Leo Margets, Eugene Katchalov, Johnny Lodden, Jake Cody, Team Online's Isaac Haxton plus PokerStars-sponsored 2014 PCA champion Dominik Panka.
Icahn Claims State Senator is ‘Selling Out Atlantic City’
ATLANTIC CITY - Carl Icahn accused New Jersey's Senate president of "selling out" Atlantic City by considering casinos near New York City, while the legislative leader said the state would not give the billionaire investor the tax breaks he is seeking.
Icahn responded Friday to stinging criticism by Stephen Sweeney (D., Gloucester) and others about Icahn's role in a proposed bailout of the struggling Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort. Icahn said he would give the casino $100 million, but only in return for union givebacks and tax credits.
Poker Player Matt Smith Wins $1 Million Playing Fantasy Football
Poker player Matt Smith this past week won $1 million taking part in “DraftKings Millionaire Maker”.
7,162 Chinese Officials Punished for Gambling Offenses
7162 Chinese government officials from more than 30 cities have been punished for offenses stemming from illegal gambling activities since the middle of 2013. East China’s Zhejiang and Guangdong in the south have reported the most cases, according to the Shanghai Daily.
Phil Hellmuth Guns for Record 14th WSOP Bracelet: Did He Win?
On Thursday, Phil Hellmuth, the World Series of Poker's most decorated player, notched his 108th WSOP cash and 51st WSOP final table here in the WSOP APAC Event #7 AU$2,200 Six-Max No-Limit Hold'em. Now, the 1989 WSOP Main Event champ had a chance as his record 14th gold bracelet and looks to become just the third player to win gold bracelets in the US, Europe, and Australia, the others being Daniel Negreanu and Jeff Lisandro.
81-Year-Old Poker Pro Doyle Brunson Surgery a Success: Gall Bladder Removed
81-year-old poker pro Doyle Brunson (AKA “The Texas Dolly”) revealed Friday evening that surgery to remove his gall bladder went off without a hitch. That wasn’t all the doctors fixed, however.
EPT Live Returns to London in 2014
EPT Live is returning to London on October 14th, 2014 for the Season 11.
Court Permits UK to Incorporate Gambling Controls , Licensing, Taxation
LONDON, Oct 10 (Reuters) - Britain's plans to bring licensing and taxation of online gambling companies under UK control got the green light on Friday when a court dismissed a legal challenge to the move.
Bookmakers with big British businesses including William Hill and Ladbrokes have based their online operations offshore in places like Gibraltar in order to take advantage of lower local taxes.
NBC Sports Builds Stronghold in Fantasy Sports Market With RotoGrinders Deal
NBC Sports is making serious inroads into the world of fantasy sports, this week announcing a partnership with Rotogrinders, the leader in fantasy content and website tools.
Mass Regulators See No Wrongdoing in Wynn Land Deal With Alleged Mobsters
BOSTON (Associated Press) — State gambling regulators say they see no wrongdoing by Wynn Resorts following last week’s arrests of three owners of land the company wants to develop into a casino.
The casino company ‘‘clearly’’ had no role in the wrongdoing, acting Massachusetts Gaming Commission Chairman James McHugh said Thursday following a briefing by the commission’s investigative staff and state police.
