Gambling News
‘Mob Wives’ Star Ex-Hubby Testifies Against Gambino Associate in Murder Trial
The ex-hubby of “Mob Wives” reality star Renee Graziano took to the stand Tuesday to testify against former buddy and Gambino mob associate Luigi Grasso.
Admitted killer Hector Pagan says he pulled the trigger and killed Luchese associate James Donovan outside a Gravesend body shop in 2010. But Pagan knew enough about Graziano that he agreed to become a Mob turncoat in return for a reduced sentence.
Massachusetts Weighs in on Web Gambling
BOSTON — (Associated Press) - The head of the state's gambling commission suggested on Tuesday that lawmakers hold off on key decisions about Internet gambling until after the panel completes the process of awarding casino licenses in Massachusetts.
The commission convened an all-day hearing to examine the potential impact of online gambling should it be legalized in the state. Lawmakers and gambling regulators worry that it could take a bite out of revenues currently produced by the state lottery and that are expected to be generated by taxes on casinos in the future.
Online Poker Room TigerGaming.com Now Offering 24 Hour Payout Guarantee
The management of the Chico Poker Network are once again thrilled to announce that, after their acquisition of the network, they can now put out a very strong and positive message to all players at TigerGaming.com! They are offering 24 hour payouts, guaranteed - via Skrill, Neteller and EcoPayz, to all their players online!
PokerStars Launches 2nd WCOOP Challenge Series with $9 million Guaranteed
ONCHAN, Isle of Man – PokerStars today unveiled the schedule for a second WCOOP Challenge Series that will take place at the end of March. The World Championship of Online Poker spin-off series is scheduled for the weekend of March 28-30 and consists of nine tournaments, with a total guaranteed prize pool of $9 million.
Mark Jones Picks Up $90k, HPT Title
Rancho Mirage, CA - Canyon Lake, California business owner Mark Jones had his work cut out for him at HPT’s latest stop at Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa. The recreational player faced a tough field including many top pros such as Phil Hellmuth, Greg Raymer, and HPT’s Player of the Year Allen Kessler. Advancing to his first Final Table, Jones faced accomplished players with millions in career winnings to his $150k.
Van der Sloot to be Extradited to US in 2038: Killed Woman During Poker Tour
A citizen of Aruba who killed a young Peruvian woman while attending the Latin American Poker Tour in 2010 will be extradited to the US in 2038.
British Poker Pro Sam Trickett Teams Up With Everest Poker
Having won nearly $20 million during his live poker career, British pro Sam Trickett has teamed up with Everest Poker as its new ambassador.
Trickett will be playing in Everest Poker tournaments and provide coaching for customers of the online poker site.
Bad Weather Hits Casino Revenue in Snow States
Arctic winter weather continue to chill the gambling business across the midwest and eastern states.
Tribes Position Themselves Ahead of New York Casino Expansion
BUFFALO — (Associated Press) - With New York state about to take bids for its first non-Indian casinos, tribes have been upgrading their existing casinos and exploring new ones.
The Seneca Indian Nation, which operates three casinos in Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and Salamanca under a 2002 compact with the state, bought 32 acres outside Rochester last week for a potential fourth location.
Poker Tournament Shot Clocks Could be Introduced Soon
The World Poker Tour has announced that it plans to introduce shot clocks to its tournaments similar to that which appear during NBA games.
The WPT began polling players at last week’s LA Poker Classic in order to determine if the shot clocks were a viable option. 80% of those asked liked the idea of a shot clock.
Dan Gosling Admits to FA Misconduct: Broke Gambling Rules
LONDON (Associated Press) — Newcastle midfielder Dan Gosling has admitted to a Football Association misconduct charge related to multiple breaches of betting rules.
The FA says Gosling has requested a personal hearing and a date had not been set.
No details of the case have been revealed publicly. Players are prohibited from betting on matches in competitions they are involved in or have any influence over.
Lead Investigator Into Pete Rose Still Believes He Should Not be in Hall of Fame
The lead investigator in the 1989 Pete Rose Major League Baseball gambling matter tells the Washington Post he still believes Rose does not deserve to be entered into Baseball’s Hall of Fame.
John M. Dowd led the investigation, later dubbed the “Dowd Report”.
Mayweather Late for Maidana Promotional Press Conference Due to Gambling
LAS VEGAS (Associated Press) — Floyd Mayweather took his time selecting an opponent for his May 3 fight, then took some more time to formally announce it.
At least he had a Vegas kind of excuse for showing up an hour late for a Saturday news conference promoting the bout with Marcos Maidana.
Sands Casino Guest Credit Card Information Hacked Into
If you have stayed at the Sands Bethlehem Casino or any of the other Sands Las Vegas affiliated casinos, including the Venetian, you may want to double check your credit card bill. It turns out that customer credit cards have been compromised as part of a hacking that took down all of Sands site an entire week last month.
Satoshi Nakamoto Claims Not to Have Been Creator of Bitcoin (Video)
LOS ANGELES (Associated Press) - Dorian Prentice Satoshi Nakamoto said Thursday that he is not the creator of bitcoin, adding further mystery to the story of how the world's most popular digital currency came to be.
The denial came after Newsweek published a 4,500-word cover story claiming Nakamoto is the person who wrote the computer code underpinnings of bitcoin.
Ontario Police Take Down ‘Major’ Online Gambling, Weapons Ring
Eleven individuals, aged 21 to 43, face charges ranging from illegal online gambling, bookmaking to illicit drug distribution. The Ontario, Toronto-based ring is also said to have organized crime ties.
Of the 42 charges, 17 are connected to illegal gambling, 17 related to drugs and the rest connected to weapons and possession of property obtained by crime.
‘I’m Not a Sore Loser’ Says Man Suing Casino That Let Him Lose $500k Drunk (Video)
"Just picture a drunk walking the street and he's drunk, and someone pickpockets and takes his money from him. That's how I characterize it," Mark A. Johnston said in an interview with CNN. "I feel like it's the days of old Vegas, the way they've been extorting me with letters and attorneys."
Casino Gambling Can Reduce Childhood Obesity
It turns out you can lose more than just cash in a casino, the Los Angeles Times reports.
Paddy Power Stops Pistorius Bet: 1000 Wagers Taken, Over 5000 Complaints
Irish bookmaker Paddy Power has finally caved in and ceased taking wagers on the Oscar Pistorius murder trial in South Africa. Pistorius shot his wife dead last year, mistaking her for an intruder. The paraplegic runner insists the shooting was an accident.
‘Sopranos’ Star Breaks Silence About Crime, Prison Sentence
Former “Sopranos” star Lillo Brancato shared his remorse for the death of officer Daniel Enchautegui. Brancato served eight years for his role in the fatal shooting during a burglary attempt gone terribly wrong. He was recently released.
Some Payment Processors to Block Unlicensed Online Gambling Sites in UK
Some of the UK-based payment processors have agreed to block money transactions to and from unlicensed online gambling sites.
Ultimate Gaming Joins Forces With Peppermill Resort Spa Casino
LAS VEGAS - Ultimate Gaming, America’s first regulated online gaming operator, and Peppermill Resort Spa Casino, Reno’s premier AAA Four-Diamond resort, have agreed to terms in a joint marketing partnership.
5000 Plus Complaints Lodged Against Paddy Power Pistorius Bet Ad
As Gambling911.com reported yesterday, Irish bookmaker Paddy Power was forced to remove an ad promoting wagering on the Oscar Pistorius murder trial following some 5000 complaints filed with the Advertising Standards Authority.
Paddy Power in Hot Water With ASA Over Pistorius Advertisement
“It’s Oscar Time” – such read an advert from the controversial Ireland-based bookmaker PaddyPower.com.
Oh yes, punters love to bet on the Oscars, and they did in droves this past Sunday.
There’s just one small problem. Paddy Power’s ad had nothing to do with the Academy Awards, although it certainly looked to capitalize on them.
Was 1995 Penn State – Rutgers Game Fixed in Light of McQueary Claims?
ESPN The Magazine broke the shocking details that former Penn State Football Assistant Coach and one time backup quarterback Mike McQueary claims to have been a victim of sexual abuse as a child in addition to being a degenerate gambling. Now one has to wonder if McQueary’s betting on games translated into throwing one specific showdown, that wasn't much of a showdown when all was said and done.
60 Minutes Sports, New Jersey Online Sports Betting and the Mob (Video)
“60 Minutes Sports” featured a segment asking the question whether legalized online sports betting in the state of New Jersey might actually serve to eradicate the Mob.
Bookmakers and organized crime members have long profited in the high-stakes world of illegal sports gambling, CBS News notes.
Sportech Looks to Profit From Connecticut Online Horse Racing
(Reuters) - Gambling company Sportech is aiming to expand further in the United States by offering Internet betting on horse racing in Connecticut and opening sports bars there and in California.
Although based in Britain and a relatively small player in the sector, the company has been expanding in America where gambling legislation has been liberalised in a number of states.
Gambler Sues Casino After Losing $200k While Playing Drunk
LAS VEGAS (Associated Press) — Nevada gamblers lost nearly $20 million on Super Bowl bets last month. But one man, who was playing table games while others were focused on the football championship, is trying to get back $500,000 he lost at a Las Vegas casino that weekend.
Southern California retiree Mark Johnston is suing the Downtown Grand for loaning him money and allowing him to play while he was blackout drunk.
Nevada law bars casinos from allowing visibly drunk patrons to gamble and from serving them comped drinks.
Phil Hellmuth Squares Off Against Global Poker Index Head Alexandre Dreyfus
Poker pro Phil Hellmuth and Global Poker Index (GPI) head man Alexandre Dreyfus duked it out last night while attending the LA Poker Classic.
It was all in good fun.
Two weeks ago, Hellmuth criticized the GPI for not being “egalitarian” enough.
Tennis Legend Boris Becker Stands Behind the Global Poker Index
The Global Poker Index is proud to announce that former World #1 tennis professional, and poker enthusiast Boris Becker has become the newest voice of support on behalf of the GPI.
