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Phil Hellmuth Becomes a Rapper: Predicts Mark Newhouse to Win WSOP Main Event
Some lucky folks (or unlucky, depending on how you look at it) got to hear poker pro Phil Hellmuth take to the mic Friday night and start rapping.
Hellmuth performed before a crowd that included nine-time NHL All Star Jeremy Roenick.
The record World Series of Poker bracelet winner was appearing at the Chicago Poker Challenge this weekend.
Courier-Journal on Winston Alleged Point Shaving: ‘Knack for Knucklehead Behavior’
One of the most respected newspapers in the US, the Louisville Courier, has now picked up on the alleged point shaving scheme involving FSU star Jameis Winston.
Bookies in Oakland, California Area: Where to Find Them
If you are looking for local bookies in the Oakland, California area, they are in total abundance. Chances are PayPerHeadAgents.com services these bookies as they are fluent in Chinese and Oakland encompasses the third largest Chinese-American population. PayPerHeadAgents.com can be reached via phone at 888-328-6957 國/粤语: 888-328-6957.
United Airlines to End Atlantic City Service
United Airline has announced it will be ending flights to and from the struggling seaside gambling community of Atlantic City just eight months after first offering said flights.
The company issued a statement Friday saying the service between Atlantic City and two of its hubs – Houston and Chicago – were “no longer sustainable”.
ESPN Delving Into Jameis Winston ‘Point Shaving’ Rumors
While yet to be confirmed as true, Gambling911.com has learned that the world’s sports authority ESPN is looking into rumors that FSU star quarterback Jameis Winston engaged in point shaving on the first half of the FSU-Louisville game. Claim Your FREE $250 Here (use bonus code G911).
The Cage Anticipates Even More Players With Americas Cardroom 2nd Edition
San Jose, Costa Rica – The Cage is opening its doors again in less than one week with expected more players, more money and more ferocity. The Cage takes place on November 12th at 8:00pm EST and will last exactly four hours, up from three for the first go-around. Players can buy in directly for $5,000+100 or qualify via one of the many satellites running now, and costing as little as $1.65.
Subpoena Fight Resolved Over FBI-Caesars Search in Phua Sports Betting Case
LAS VEGAS (Associated Press) — A federal judge in Nevada heard defense attorneys allege Thursday that the FBI improperly enlisted Caesars Palace officials to obtain a crucial search warrant before arresting eight men now charged with setting up an international Internet gambling hub at the Las Vegas Strip resort.
Jameis Winston Alleged Point Shaving Controversy Surfaces
Shocking revelations emerged Thursday that Gambling911.com will be following closely surrounding reports that FSU star quarterback Jameis Wilson may have engaged in point shaving during the first half of the game against Louisville. Claim Your FREE $250 Here (use bonus code G911).
Online Gambling Site Fined by New Jersey Gaming Enforcement Division
ATLANTIC CITY – (Associated Press) - Authorities have fined an Internet gambling firm $10,000 for soliciting more than 250 people who voluntarily excluded themselves from gambling in New Jersey.
State Gaming Enforcement Division spokeswoman Kerry Langan tells The Press of Atlantic City the fine against Caesars Interactive Entertainment is the first imposed since New Jersey launched online gambling last year.
Casinos and online operations are forbidden from sending promotional materials to gamblers who voluntarily ban themselves.
Vegas Oddsmaker has Most Accurate Prediction in USA: Predicted GOP Landslide
Wayne Allyn Root, Las Vegas oddsmaker and former 2008 Vice Presidential running mate for the Libertarian party, had the most accurate election prediction in country Tuesday night. He has been predicting a "massive, historic" GOP landslide for weeks now. The below opinion piece is from Mr. Root, a Special Contributor to the Gambling911.com website for the past several years now. His views do not necessarily reflect those of Gambling911.com or its Management.
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EPT Prague 2014 Set to be One of PokerStars Biggest Ever Live Poker Festivals
ONCHAN, Isle of Man – The European Poker Tour (EPT) Prague Poker Festival is set to be one of the biggest live events PokerStars has ever held, when it kicks off at the Hilton Prague on December 7, 2014.
Joining forces with the Eureka Poker Tour yet again, this year’s festival will feature 59 separate events including a wide range of new tournament formats. There will be 228 tournament staff working at the event (a PokerStars live event record), more than 140 poker tables, and EPT-run cash games operating around the clock.
Thomas Vanek Reportedly Target of Extortion Attempt by Local Gambling Ring
Reports surfaced this week that National Hockey League star Thomas Vanek may have been the subject of an extortion attempt by a local gambling syndicate.
California Indian Tribe to Offer Online Gambling in New Jersey Through Borgata
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — (Associated Press) - New Jersey gambling regulators have approved a California Indian tribe's request to offer Internet gambling in conjunction with Atlantic City's top casino.
The state's Gaming Enforcement Division has authorized Pala Interactive to team with the Borgata to offer online gambling in New Jersey.
The Pala Band of Mission Indians will be the first Indian tribe to engage in online gambling in New Jersey. The enforcement division signed an order approving the arrangement last Friday.
Backlash Over PokerStars Rake Increase as Pros Speak Out: ‘Will Hurt Bottom Line’
A handful of poker pros offered their opinion of the recent rake increase at the world’s largest online poker site PokerStars.
Speaking to PokerNews.com, the likes of Phil “OMGClayAiken” Galfond, Shannon “basebal1b” Shorr and la “Odd_Oddsen” Amundsgard spoke publicly about the changes now taking place at Stars, all of which seem to be embracing a more “recreational” model similar to that found at Bodog Poker.
Nephew of Online Gambling Pioneer Becomes Newly Elected Arizona Governor
The nephew of a prominent online gambling and sports wagering pioneer Bill Scott has become the new Governor of Arizona.
The former CEO of ice cream chain Cold Stone Creamery and current State Treasurer, Doug Ducey, was voted in as that state’s new Republican Governor. He replaces Jan Brewer, who could no longer run again due to term limits.
Ducey cruised to victory in the typically reliable “red” state, beating out Democrat challenger Fred DuVal.
Casino Expansion Plans Get Voter Approval in Three States
Five states featured amendments to expand casino gambling within their borders during Tuesday’s midterm elections and three of those initiatives received better than 50 percent of the required vote.
888 Sees 22 Per Cent Jump in Q3 Revenue
(Reuters) - 888 Holdings Plc shares rise as much as 5.4 pct, among the top performers among UK midcaps, after issuing an upbeat outlook.
** Online gambling company says expects full year adjusted EBITDA ahead of current analyst consensus.
** 888 posted a 22 pct jump in Q3 revenue driven by a strong performance in its casino games.
** Investec Securities, which rates stock a "buy" , says all areas are performing well, but casino, in particular is way ahead, with Q3 revenue up 23 pct.
** Up to Monday's close, the stock had fallen about 25 pct this year.
Yahoo Real Money Online Poker Site?
A new Yahoo free-to-play online poker site could become a serious contender in the realm of real money online poker in the foreseeable future.
Adelson Hates Pot Almost as Much as He Hates Online Gambling
Amendment 2 as part of Tuesday’s midterm elections in the state of Florida would legalize marijuana in the Sunshine State.
For those of you who live here as we do, you might have noticed that campaign ads asking Florida residents to vote NO for Amendment 2 were about the third most plentiful after campaign ads for both Gubernatorial candidates Rick Scott and Charlie Crist.
NetWest Bank Manager Who Used Pensioners Funds to Play Online Poker Sentenced
A Natwest manager who skimmed £185,000 from pensioners' funds to help fuel his online poker addiction has been sentenced to 15 months prison time.
Glenn Mason managed a bank branch in Kent for many years before the improprieties were uncovered.
Macau Gambling Revenue Falls 23 Per Cent in October: Worst Ever
(Reuters) - October was the worst month on record for casino revenues in the world's biggest gambling hub Macau as China's pervasive war on corruption, combined with fewer tourists and slowing economic growth, dampen the appetite to wager.
Gambling revenues for the month fell some 23 percent year-on-year, the sharpest drop since the former Portuguese colony started keeping records, government data showed on Tuesday.
Poker Pro Phil Ivey Approved to Operate Medical Marijuana Dispensary in Vegas
Las Vegas City Council members approved 26 medical marijuana dispensaries, one of which will be operated by poker phenom Phil Ivey.
They approved 26 pot dispensaries, more than double the number set aside for the city by Nevada regulators, the Las Vegas Review Journal reported. Ivey and the others await a final go-ahead from the state health department.
Van der Sloot Stabbed in Lima Prison, Seriously Injured
Convicted killer Joran van der Sloot has reportedly been stabbed in a Lima, Peru prison and is seriously injured.
The 27-year-old Van der Sloot is serving a 28-year sentence for the murder of a local girl he met at a Lima casino in 2010. At the time, van der Sloot was attending the Latin American Poker Tour. He was previously a suspect in the 2005 disappearance of an Alabama High School graduate who had been vacationing in Aruba.
William Hill Bookmaker Under Investigation: Denies Unlawful Activity
Britain’s biggest bookmaker, William Hill, has voluntarily suspended one of its call centers following the launch of an investigation into alleged unlawful activity.
The Philippines National Bureau of Investigation will conduct the probe at the Manila center.
The bookmaker insists it has not engaged in any unlawful activities.
Bout of Bad Luck, Boosted Revenues Cause Betfair Share Price to Rise
A 22 percent revenue increase to £119m helped share prices rise nearly 3 per cent to £12.46 in early trading on strong second-quarter results.
Much of the rise in revenue directly correlated with strong World Cup results favoring the bookmaker though its active customer base also rose 30 per cent.
Breon Corcoran, Betfair's chief executive, suggested the firm’s focus during the second quarter had been on "maintaining this momentum".
Monmouth Racetrack Hopes for Legalized Sports Betting in NJ by Month’s End
OCEANPORT, N.J. (Associated Press) — Monmouth Park Racetrack is hoping sports gambling will save itself from the slow extinction facing much of the horse racing industry — a wager that could have a big payoff if New Jersey can successfully fend off the opposition of the Justice Department, the four major pro sports leagues and the NCAA.
Equity Poker Network Cuts Ties With 5Dimes.com
San Jose, Costa Rica - As EquityPokerNetwork.com (“EPN”) is only days away from its first anniversary of real-money gaming, it is also enjoying a phase of new maturity, as it better understands its own recreational player base and what makes for a great union between Network and Operator. This self-awareness brings today’s announcement that the EPN and the 5Dimes Group have ended their business relationship, effective immediately.
Bookmaker Pleads Guilty: Claims Gambling Debt Tied to NHL Team, Thomas Vanek
A Rochester, New York area bookmaker plead guilty Thursday to laundering $230,000 in monies derived from gambling, a debt his attorney claims was made with a New York Islanders NHL team check.
Borgata Revenue Increases Nearly 5 Percent in Third Quarter
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (Associated Press) — The Borgata's revenue increased by nearly 5 percent in the third quarter of this year, and it increased its share of Atlantic City's gambling market to 24 percent.
The figures were released Thursday by the casino's parent company, Boyd Gaming.
Company president Keith Smith says earnings before interest, taxes and other charges were $56.9 million in the third quarter, up more than 22 percent from a year ago.
The Borgata benefited from a tax settlement with the city of Atlantic City that contributed $8.1 million to earnings.
MGM Posts Narrower Losses
(Reuters) - MGM Resorts International posted weaker-than-expected bottom-line results for the third quarter, injure by lower revenue at its China operations.
Shares fell 3.9% to $22 in recent premarket trading. The company has seen traffic increase at its Las Vegas hotels and casinos and has generally done well in Macau. Beyond these core markets, MGM Resorts, like its rivals, is looking to broaden its market in to Japan following momentum in the country toward legalized gambling.
