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Dan Colman Says Phil Hellmuth ‘Spineless Cancer to the World’
Seemingly out of nowhere, this year’s One Drop winner, Dan Colman, lambasted 13-time World Series of Poker record bracelet winner Phil Hellmuth on the TwoPlusTwo.com forum.
More Atlantic City Woes as Revenues Drop
ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey — (Associated Press) - Atlantic City's casino revenue fell by 4.4 percent in October compared with a year ago.
The casinos took in $207 million, compared to $216 million in October 2013.
But when casinos that have recently shut down are excluded, the surviving casinos saw their revenue increase by more than 19 percent compared to last October, the figures Thursday showed.
Americas Cardroom Adds $32,500 to Sit & Crush Leaderboard
The industry's top Sit & Go points race is getting a serious injection of cash once again. Americas Cardroom today announced Sit & Crush Reloaded, a 90-day promo that will see an extra $2,500 in cash added to each weekly Sit & Crush leaderboard for a total of $32,500 in extra money.
China’s Ban on ‘Lewd TV Content’ to Include Gambling, Infidelity and Maybe Harry Potter
Scenes involving murder, one-night stands and extra-marital affairs must now be cut out of live streaming television programs shown in China, most of which originate from the West.
Many foreign TV shows, including American dramas and South Korean soaps, are streamed online in China, the BBC notes. Now the hosting sites are being told to, not only remove any scenes depicting infidelity or murder, but also those involving gambling activity.
Bwin.Party Shares Plunge Thursday in Late Day Trading
Bwin.Party witnessed more than a 12 percent decrease in its share price following a 10 percent rise Wednesday on news that it was in early takeover talks. The price rose slightly Thursday morning peaking at 121.82 before the late afternoon plunge just shy of 104.
The statement issued Wednesday to the London Stock Exchange entitled "media speculation" said:
PokerStars Introduces The Billionth Tournament Carnival
ONCHAN, Isle of Man – PokerStars today announced the Billionth Tournament Carnival – a series of promotions to celebrate Tournament Number One Billion on the world’s largest poker site – that will take place from November 17-30.
Connecticut Could See Third Casino
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (Associated Press) — The tribal authority that runs the Mohegan Sun and rival Foxwoods Resort Casino could join forces to operate a third Connecticut casino near the Massachusetts state line to compete with new casinos opening in the Bay State, its chief executive said.
Mitchell Etess, chief executive officer of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authory, told The Day of New London it's "very easy" to see a solution drawn up by the Connecticut legislature.
Al Michaels Opens Up About Gambling References During Sportscasts
We all know how much the NFL hates gambling. Don’t tell that to one of America’s top sports broadcasters, Al Michaels.
The NBC sports commentator frequently incorporates gambling references when covering sporting events.
iPoker New Rake Structure Yet Another Deterrent to Grinders
Online poker grinders may be an extinct breed if the current trend of scaring them off is to continue. The world’s third largest poker network, iPoker, has decided to follow in the footsteps of PokerStars by restructuring its rake formula as a means of attracting strictly recreational players. Ahem fellow grinders: Americas Cardroom still we
Atlantic City Showboat Casino Sold, Will be Turned Into College Campus
Atlantic City’s famed and now shuttered Showboat Casino has been sold to Stockton College, which plans to convert the property into a satellite campus.
Caesars Entertainment and the college announced the purchase plan on Wednesday. The sale price was not announced, nor was a target closing date released.
Martin Jacobson on Winning 2014 WSOP Main Event: ‘Feels Really Surreal Right Now’
The newest World Series of Poker Main Event winner Martin Jacobson told PokerNews.com immediately following his big win “it feels really surreal right now”.
Bwin.Party Confirms Takeover Talks
(Reuters) - Online gambling company Bwin.Party said on Wednesday it was in early talks with a number of parties over a "variety of potential business combinations", which could result in an offer being made for the firm.
Shares in Bwin.party, which made the statement in response to recent media speculation, jumped almost 17 percent on the news to 126 pence.
The company has faced pressure from U.S. activist investor Jason Ader's Spring Owl vehicle to shake-up its board, improve its growth strategy and reduce infrastructure costs.
Who Won the 2014 World Series of Poker Main Event?
Jorryt Van Hoof was eliminated in 3rd place leaving Felix Stephensen going up against Martin Jacobson at this year’s World Series of Poker Main Event. And the winner is.......Martin Jacobson.
Mark Wahlberg Talks His Own Gambling and Losing Weight for ‘The Gambler’
“The Gambler” is coming and Mark Wahlberg has begun to push the film, due out December 19, that some say may result in an Oscar nomination.
Wahlberg lost 60 pounds for the role.
Tribes Starting to Come Together to Offer PokerStars Online Poker in California
Sacramento, CA, and Montreal, Canada - The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians and Amaya Gaming Group (TSX: AYA) announced today that the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians has agreed to join the existing business agreement between the Morongo Band of Mission Indians, California’s three largest card clubs – the Commerce Club, the Hawaiian Gardens Casino and the Bicycle Casino – and Amaya which owns and operates PokerStars, the world’s largest online poker site.
Caesars Shares Plunge on News of 3Q Losses
Caesars Entertainment Corp. on Monday reported a wider 3rd quarter loss than what had previously been expected. The Las Vegas-based company has not been profitable since 2009.
Caesars reported a loss of $908.1 million, or $6.29 per share, for the July-September period. It posted a loss of $761.4 million, or $6.03 per share, in the same months last year.
2014 World Series of Poker Main Event Final Table Down to Three
The 2014 World Series of Poker Main Event Final Table had dwindled down to three individuals with Jorryt Van Hoof leading the pack. One thing is certain heading into Tuesday night’s action: There will be a European WSOP Main Event champion this year.
Van Hoof, a poker pro and online instructor from Eindhoven (The Netherlands), has high hopes of becoming the first Dutch world poker champion in history.
Billy Pappas Thrilled With 2014 WSOP Main Event Final Finish
Billy Pappas didn’t win the 2014 WSOP Main Event Final but don’t tell him that. He still walked away with a cool $2.1 million.
Following his elimination, the Lowell, Massachusetts native with just two cashes prior to Tuesday morning’s finish was all smiles.
"This was a real rush for me just to be here," Pappas said. "I wouldn't change anything. Sure, I would loved to have won. But this whole year for me has been amazing. I can't wait to come back again."
William Tonking, Dan Sindelar, Andoni Larrabe, Billy Pappas Out at WSOP Final Table
It’s “Good Bye” Bruno Politano, Dan Sinclair, Andoni Larrabe, Billy Pappas and William Tonking at this year’s World Series of Poker Final Table. All four were eliminated overnight and into the early morning hours of Tuesday following the first elimination of Mark Newhouse.
FBI Defends Ruse to Shut Off to Shut Off Internet in Gambling Case
WASHINGTON – (Associated Press) - An elaborate FBI ruse to shut off the Internet in three luxury Las Vegas suites and then send undercover agents into the rooms to fix the problem was a legitimate law enforcement practice, an assistant U.S. attorney wrote in a court filing defending the practice.
Mark Newhouse Gets Booed Over ‘Softer Field’ Comment: Out at 9th Again
During a break from the 2014 World Series of Poker Final Table Monday night, November Niner Mark Newhouse found himself getting jeered by the crowd.
The reason for the sudden disdain?
"....It's a softer field this year," Newhouse said matter-of-factly when asked to compare this year’s field to last year.
The interview was taped earlier but had been shown during the break in front of some 5000 spectators. Those jeers eventually turned into massive boos.
Daniel Negreanu Poker Hall of Fame: ‘A Combustible Powder Keg of Personality’
40-year-old Poker pro Daniel Negreanu and Bellagio poker room director Jack McClelland, 63, were inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame Sunday night.
FSU Head Coach Jimbo Fisher Addresses Jameis Winston Point Shaving Allegations
For the first time since reports of a possible point shaving scheme involving FSU quarterback Jameis Winston surfaced Thursday, Seminoles head coach Jimbo Fisher responded to the allegations.
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Full Flush Poker Serves Up Over $500,000 in Prize Money This November
San Jose, Costa Rica – FullFlushPoker.com‘s (“FFP”) special $50,000 GTD BIRTHDAY BASH tipped the monthly tournament prize money over the $500,000 mark for the first time in the recreational poker site’s one-year history.
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Bookies Fare Well With Jets, Browns, Ohio State Outright Wins
The three most wagered on sides in Football this past week just happened to all be dogs. Each of these teams also won their respective games, leading to big victories for the bookmakers as well.
By far the biggest of those wins came with the New York Jets beating Pittsburgh at home as a +4.5 underdog.
Australia Cracks Down on Illegal Online Gambling: Easier Said Than Done
Australia is set to become the latest nation to crack down on an Internet gambling sector estimated to be worth upwards of $10 billion ($1.4 billion of which can be made in Australia).
The Sydney Morning Herald reported Thursday that a working group targeting unregulated Web betting firms will be formed as part of the government’s gambling industry advisory council. Premier Denis Napthine and federal Minister for Social Services Kevin Andrews will be assigned to oversee the council.
Dan Bilzerian Plays Poker With Mini Me, a Gorilla
Poker playboy Dan Bilzerian recently teamed up with Mini Me star Verne Troyer (“Austin Powers”) and a tuxedo-wearing gorilla named Gerald to shoot a commercial for the online casino group BGO.com.
Seth Palansky Talks 2014 WSOP Final Table, Phil Ivey Cheating Scandal and Potato Chips
As the 2014 World Series of Poker Main Event resumes Monday, the WSOP’s Seth Palansky talks to Gambling911.com’s Thomas Somach about who will win, why potato chips matter and what’s up with poker pro Phil Ivey losing a casino cheat lawsuit.
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