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Batman Banned: Ben Affleck Banned From Playing Blackjack at Hard Rock Casino
Hollywood star Ben Affleck has been banned from playing blackjack the Hard Rock Casino in Las Vegas because he is “too good”.
The 41-year-old actor, who has starred in various gambling themed films, was stopped from playing the popular casino table game Friday night and was advised he could continue playing other games.
Steve Wynn Wins $7.5 Mil Judgment Against ‘Girls Gone Wild’ Founder
CARSON CITY, Nev. — (Associated Press) - The Nevada Supreme Court has upheld Steve Wynn's $7.5 million judgment in a civil defamation case against "Girls Gone Wild" founder Joe Francis.
Philipp Gruissem Wins EPT Grand Final €25K High Roller
EPT London High Roller champion Philipp Gruissem has won the €25k High Roller for €993,963 at the PokerStars and Monte-Carlo®Casino EPT Grand Final after beating PCA Super High Roller champion Scott Seiver. After the elimination of Belgian #1 Davidi Kitai in third place, Gruissem, 27, and Seiver, 29, cut a heads-up deal and then went all-in blind in the final hand. Today’s victory puts Gruissem at the top of the German all time money list, ahead of 2011 world champion Pius Heinz.
Boyd Gaming Narrows 1Q loss Thanks to Positive Vegas Results
LAS VEGAS — (Associated Press) - Boyd Gaming reports its first-quarter loss narrowed thanks to improvements in Las Vegas casinos and excitement in the city's redeveloping downtown.
The casino operator reported Wednesday that it lost $6.2 million, or 6 cents per share, for the period ending March 31. A year earlier it lost $7.3 million, or 7 cents per share.
Net revenue of $708.3 million fell nearly 4 percent from $735.6 million during a year ago.
Monte-Carlo EPT Grand Final Main Event 2014 Final Table Determined
Seven of Friday’s eight finalists in the PokerStars and Monte-Carlo®Casino EPT Grand Final Main Event won their seats on PokerStars for just €1,700 between them - and stand to win up to €3.7m.
Man Gets 3 Years in Russian Mob Gambling Case: Penchant for Violence Revealed
An associate of a notorious Russian Mob boss was sentenced this week to three years for his role in a sports betting ring that generated around $100 million. His sentence came just one day prior to the same judge ordering a wealthy art gallery owner to one year behind bars.
Top Horse Trainer Agrees: Boycott Churchill Downs!
Momentum is building for a fan boycott of Churchill Downs, the iconic horse racing track in Louisville, Kentucky, USA, where the world-famous Kentucky Derby is annually run and will be again this Saturday.
UK Tightens Rules on High Street Betting Shops
LONDON - (Reuters) - Britain is tightening controls on the spread of betting shops and the high stakes gambling machines that account for a growing part of their business, the government said on Wednesday.
Britain has a well developed gambling industry and betting shops have been a feature of the high street for more than 50 years after they were legalised in the early 1960s.
However, public concern has been growing over clusters of shops housing machines on which gamblers can stake up to 300 pounds ($510) per minute playing games such roulette.
Liverpool on His Tool: Fan Vows to Go All In With Penis Tattoo Bet
Is it really news when a Liverpool fan vows to have the Live Bird of his football club tattooed on his privates? After all, people do get tattoos there and we don’t read about it in the Mirror.
Tom Pound has promised to do just that if his team wins the Premier League.
How to Fund an Online Betting Account in New Jersey: Firm Claims It’s Been Tough
Wayne Parry, New Jersey-based Associated Press writer, reports that funding an online betting account in the Garden State has not been easy despite the activity being legal for nearly 6 months now.
Funding by credit card has been among the most difficult.
Art Gallery Owner Gets One Year in Jail for Roll in Russian Mafia Gambling Ring
NEW YORK (Associated Press) — A wealthy Manhattan art scion was sentenced to a year and day in prison on Wednesday for illegal gambling after a judge accused him of trying to avoid punishment by offering to use his family's fortune to fund an art appreciation charity for disadvantaged children.
Jenny Woo Baby Rescued From Gulf Breeze Florida Flooding by Kayak
The two-year-old baby girl of Gambling911.com intrepid reporter Jenny Woo became a national sensation Wednesday after film crews from Good Morning America and WeatherNation captured little Lily being rescued from her flooded Gulf Breeze, Florida living room by way of a kayak.
Gulf Breeze and other Florida Panhandle towns were devastated by up to two feet of rain that fell in under 24 hours.
Baby Lily’s dad happened to have a kayak out back and was able to get her to an area that was not flooded.
2014 Kentucky Derby: Odds To Win (Early)
Prior to Wednesday evening’s post position draw, 2014 Kentucky Derby odds to win offered some tremendous value in some cases. The draw positions for some of this year’s contenders were expected to either reduce the odds based on a positive outcome.
Jacksonville Fraternal Order of Police VP Pleads Guilty in Gambling Case
SANFORD, Fla. (Associated Press) — The longtime vice president of the Jacksonville Fraternal Order of Police has pleaded guilty, but won't face any jail time for his role with a veterans' organization that prosecutors say was as a front for a $300 million gambling operation.
Robert Freitas made the plea in court Tuesday and has agreed to testify in other cases, if necessary.
"The state's not seeking any sanction beyond the time he's already served," said attorney Tad Yates, who represented Freitas.
What is the Importance of the Post Position Draw and the 2014 Kentucky Derby?
The post position draw is one of the most important factors when handicapping the Kentucky Derby race. In fact, it is the post position draw that ultimately determines the lines days in advance of Saturday’s race. Betting on the 2014 Kentucky Derby online was available at SportsBetting.ag here.
Floyd Mayweather Wants to Buy LA Clippers: Gambling Rep Could be an Issue
WBC Welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. said Tuesday that he would like to purchase the NBA franchise LA Clippers.
Mayweather, a regular at Clippers games, made the comment during a press conference while in Las Vegas.
Americas Cardroom Adds $20K Guaranteed Weekly High Roller Tournament
The online poker site that's famous for paying grinders extra cash through two generous point races is at it again, this time delivering something big for high rollers. Americas Cardroom today announced the addition of a weekly High Roller tournament with a $500+$30 buyin to its already packed lineup of big weekly guarantees.
Nevada Gambling Revenue Up 7.6 Percent in March
Nevada gambling revenue up 7.6 percent in March; nearly 11 percent on Las Vegas Strip
CARSON CITY, Nev. (Associated Press) -- Nevada casinos won $982 million from gamblers in March, an increase of 7.6 percent from the same month a year ago with most casino games — from baccarat and craps to slot machines — posting better revenue numbers, state regulators reported Tuesday.
Malte Moennig Leads at EPT Grand Final 2014
EPT and PokerStars online regular Malte Moennig, who won his seat to the PokerStars and Monte-Carlo®Casino EPT Grand Final in a PokerStars 25,000 Frequent Player Point VIP Bash, is chip leader going in to Day 4. The 27-year-old from Cologne has 1,150,000, ahead of German player Sebastian von Toperczer who has 996,000. There are 41 players still left in the event which attracted 650 entries, generating a prize pool of €6.5 million.
Traders Betting on Bookies: Shares Climb
(Reuters) - Bid talk and relief about 'less draconian' Government measures lift the bookmakers
Traders were betting on the bookmakers amid a revival of bid gossip and relief that a clampdown on the gambling industry was likely to be less severe than feared.
Equity Poker Room Shuts Down Accounts Due to 'Growing Pains'
The newly formed online poker network Equity Poker has begun to shut down player accounts of those it deems to be “too aggressive”.
Florida and Seminole Tribe Near New Deal
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Associated Press) – Florida Gov. Rick Scott and the Seminole Tribe of Florida are close to reaching a new deal that could force legislators to once again consider the future of gambling in the state.
So far there haven’t been any details released, but legislative leaders have confirmed that Lt. Gov. Carlos Lopez-Cantera met with them this week to let them know a deal with the Hard Rock hotel and casino owner could be reached soon.
HPT Adds Two More Stops to Season X Schedule
Fargo, ND – Building off a record year, Heartland Poker Tour (HPT) is raising the bar with even more tour stops in 2014. With two more nationally-televised tournaments added to the schedule, HPT’s Season X will now extend into December. Prairie Meadows Racetrack Casino Hotel in Altoona, Iowa will host HPT for the fourth time with a ten-day series starting on November 28th. From there, the tour will wrap up the year with a ten-day series at Indigo Sky Casino in Wyandotte, Oklahoma. Play at Indigo Sky will kick off on December 5th with the M
Vladimir Troyanovskiy Leads EPT Grand Final 2014 After Day 3
PCA High Roller runner-up Vladimir Troyanovskiy is chip leader going in to Day 3 of the PokerStars and Monte-Carlo®Casino EPT Grand Final. There were 650 players this season (compared to 56 last year) generating a prize pool of €6.5 million. As well as a gigantic €1,240,000 first prize, the winner will also receive the coveted champion’s trophy as well a stunning watch from luxury Swiss brand SLYDE, the Official Watch Sponsor for EPT10 Main Events and High Rollers.
68 Percent of Californians Want Online Poker
A recent survey conducted by the Coalition for Consumer & Online Protection (C4COP) has found that 68% of California residents are in favor of online poker legalization.
Massachusetts Attorney General Hopeful has Ties to Online Gambling
Massachusetts Attorney General hopeful Warren Tolman reportedly promoted technology that would make online betting more appealing to young people.
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Couple Will Forfeit $2 Million From Illegal Gambling Operation
A defendant in an illegal gambling case out of Oklahoma has agreed to forfeit $2 million in cash and property to the federal government as part of a plea deal.
Poker Player, Former Stock Broker Does Not Have to Pay Child Support
A United Kingdom appeal judge, Lord Justice Longmore, has ruled that a professional poker player and former stock broker will not have to pay child support since his income is not from ‘gainful employment’.
Online Gambling in New Jersey: Toms River, Jersey City Top List of Registrants
This week we learned that Toms River ranked number one on the list of Most Registrants signing up and playing on licensed New Jersey online gambling websites. The state’s second largest city, Jersey City, ranked 2nd.
Keven Stammen Wins the WPT Championship 2014
There are few soft spots in a field as talented as the 328 that entered the World Poker Tour World Championship sponsored by partypoker at the Borgata Hotel and Casino, and so it is fitting that there were no soft spots at the final table of six.
The table included Keven Stammen, Byron Kaverman, Tony Dunst, Ryan D'Angelo, Curt Kohlberg, and Abe Korotki, and in the end a large starting stack proved to be the difference in a relatively even collection of top poker talent.
