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London Affiliate Conference 2014 a Monster Event (Video)
The London Affiliate Conference 2014 attracted hundreds of people in Day 1 with this year’s event having outgrown itself from previous years. It was forced to move to London’s biggest conference venue, Earl’s Court.
One of the attendees took a cue from last month’s NYC shock stunt marketing the film “Devil’s Due” in which a remote controlled baby was left in its carriage to terrorize unsuspecting pedestrians with Hell raising screams and even vomit.
MadAboutSlots.co.uk and Probability joined forces to unleash a giant dinosaur onto the LAC crowd.
Miami Beach Police Make What Could be First Ever Bitcoin Vendor Arrests
Police in Miami Beach in conjunction with the U.S. Secret Service’s Miami Electronic Crimes Task have arrested two men moving a large amounts of cash in and out of the Bitcoin virtual currency. Experts believe this could be the first case that bitcoin vendors have been charged with a crime.
Bitcoin Price Down Nearly 7 Percent Friday: Volatility Declining, BitBet.com Debuts
The price of bitcoin had dropped approximately 7 percent Friday, quite likely on news that one of the biggest exchanges, Mt.Gox, had stopped processing withdrawals temporarily.
The price of bitcoin had fallen to $686 but rebounded later in the evening to $703, matching the day’s opening price.
Johnny Depp Slated to Play Boston Mobster Whitey Bulger in Upcoming Film
Actor Johnny Depp will be playing notorious Boston mobster Whitey Bulger in a film currently titled “Black Mass”.
The film project will center around the rise and fall of Bulger including his arrest three years ago following years on the run and his ultimate conviction.
Bitcoin Community May Give Up on Mt. Gox Exchange
Following yet another currency withdrawal halt at bitcoin’s most famous exchange, Mt. Gox, traders in the anonymous digital currency may finally be willing to give up on the mysterious Japanese-based operation.
Man Who Claimed to Have $700k in Gambling Debts Ordered to Pay Back Wife $10 Mil
A Manhattan judge ordered a default judgment against Steven Lalicata for failing to respond to his wife’s $1 million suit against him.
Apple Removes Blockchain Bitcoin Wallet Service App
(Reuters) - Bitcoin wallet service Blockchain was removed from Apple devices.
Apple has removed popular bitcoin wallet app Blockchain from its app stores in a major setback for the popular digital currency.
As a result, iPhone and iPad users do not have any bitcoin wallet options for their devices at present.
Archie Karas Hearing on Tap: Accused of Cheated Casino With Card-Making Device
A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for Anargyros Karabourniotis, better known as Archie Karas, on February 27. He is accused with cheating a San Diego, California area casino through the use of an alleged card-making device. Karas has won and lost millions of dollars over the years.
WinCake.com Enters Into Partnership With Goal.com: Strong Investment Backing
Cake Entertainment N.V. announced today that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Free Web Holding Ltd. to form Cake Next Entertainment Ltd. The partnership brings new investment and successful industry professionals to strengthen the company‘s efforts in building its B2B and consumer businesses, positioning the company as a major force within the international gaming entertainment space.
Paris Hilton Wins $50k in Blackjack at Atlantic City Casino Following DJ Gig
Socialite, reality TV star, pop singer and now….DJ, Paris Hilton, reportedly won $50,000 playing blackjack at an Atlantic City casino immediately following a DJ Gig in the seaside gambling resort that paid out $100,000.
Hilton won the money Saturday night according to TMZ.com.
Paris kicked off her residency at Harrah's "Pool After Dark" with a blowout -- DJ'ing for a sold out crowd -- and sources tell TMZ, she got paid $100,000 for the job.
NJ Gamblers May Have Self-Ban From Casinos Without Admitting Problem
(Associated Press) — New Jersey is considering letting people ban themselves from casino or Internet gambling without having to admit they have a gambling problem.
The state's voluntary self-exclusion lists permit people to sign up and request that they not be admitted to casinos or allowed to gamble online. But the law currently requires them to attest that they have a gambling problem.
A bill that cleared a state Assembly committee on Thursday would let people sign up for the lists without having to admit they are compulsive gamblers.
Turkey Tightens Restrictions On Internet Gambling, Prostitution in Wake of Scandal
(Reuters) - Turkey's parliament has approved internet controls enabling web pages to be blocked within hours in what the opposition decried as part of a government bid to stifle a corruption scandal with methods more suited to "times of coups".
High Stakes Poker: Why Michelle Monaghan had to Pass Up on Pot-Filled Invite (Video)
Woody Harrelson, Matthew McConaughey and Willie Nelson recently invited actress Michelle Monaghan to a game of poker, but Michelle was pregnant and had to pass.
So no playing poker when prego by doctor’s orders?
Poker Legend Doyle Brunson Becomes a Victim of Identity Theft
Legendary poker pro Doyle Brunson, now 80, tweeted Wednesday that he was a victim of identity theft.
The following tweets were made by the Texas Dolly:
Attention banks, lending institutions, stores, etc. Some imposter is out there using my name. He has my social# and mycredit card#.#stopit
Root: Super Bowl Would Have Been Nothing Without Gamblers
After days of anticipation for the NFL’s grandest and greatest event of the year, the Super Bowl (or as it is called in Vegas, “The Game”) was ready, set and bet by millions of fans across the nation. The best two teams were in the spotlight — with a matchup featuring the best offense and best defense to ever face off on a field in NFL history. Then the Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks took the field.
‘Cold Case’: Canadian Gambler Indicted for Stiffing Casinos Out of $12.9 Mil
A Canadian gamblers has been indicted by a grand jury for failing to pay back $7.9 million in markers to the Venetian resort and $5 million to the Green Valley Ranch resort, both in Las Vegas.
Real estate magnate Semion Kronenfeld faces 12 counts, including theft and obtaining money under false pretenses, for failing to pay the two casino establishments.
Kronenfeld was first charged in 2008, making this somewhat of a cold case.
10 US States Explore Internet Gambling
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — (Associated Press) - At least 10 U.S. states are considering bills to legalize or expand Internet gambling this year, according to a group that tracks gambling-related legislation worldwide. But the Gambling Compliance survey also finds slim chances for a national law to regulate Internet poker, predicting a major effort by online gambling opponents to block it in Congress.
Guardian Newspaper Launches Sports Betting Site GoWager.co.uk
Move over Ladbrokes, William Hill and Paddy Power. Here comes some stiff competition from a branding concept we all know, the Guardian Newspaper. And they just entered the sports betting business with GoWager.co.uk.
Swedish Poker Player Falls From Roof in Macau: Homicide Investigation Underway
An unidentified Swedish poker player has fallen from a roof in the gambling mecca of Macau. Interpol police have begun conducting a homicide investigation.
Sports Betting Ring Taken Down in Rhode Island: 13 Arrested
Thirteen individuals were arrested as part of a crackdown on illegal sports betting in Northern Rhode Island Tuesday. All were arraigned in District Court Providence during the afternoon.
Sportsbook Promos - February 2014: WagerWeb.com Bonus Code
With Super Bowl 48 now history, we have new sportsbook promos and bonuses being offered for February 2014. WagerWeb.com has slightly altered its sportsbook bonus offerings for the remainder of February, post Super Bowl. Your WagerWeb.com bonus code is AF6067 for February (write it down).
Former Philadelphia Mayor’s Daughter Spared in Mob Gambling Case
PHILADELPHIA - (Associated Press) — The daughter of a former Philadelphia mayor is likely to go free in the latest gambling prosecution of her husband, who admits running a global sports betting ring.
Joanna Mastronardo, daughter of the late Mayor Frank Rizzo, will have a banking charge dropped if other defendants plead guilty to racketeering and gambling charges.
Her husband, Joseph "Joe Vito" Mastronardo Sr., and son, Joseph F. "Joey" Mastronardo, pleaded guilty on Friday.
A federal judge said Tuesday that he will drop her case when they are sentenced.
Zynga Shares Rise With UBS Upgrade to ‘Buy’
Social gaming giant Zynga witnessed its biggest share price surge in nearly a year Tuesday thanks to a positive upgrade.
UBS raised its rating on the game maker's stock to "buy" from "neutral," saying Zynga's core operations had begun to stabilize under the new management team and that its $527 million acquisition of mobile game developer NaturalMotion would result in more scale and innovation at Zynga.
Rumors Abound: Zynga and BWin.Party to Join Forces in New Jersey
With Bwin.party’s social sports betting product nearing an initial beta-launch ahead of a full launch planned before the end of Q1, some stock forecasting sites are suggesting a possible partnership between both these big name firms in the state of New Jersey.
Bwin.Party is already the market leader in real time online gambling in the state of New Jersey since its launch in late November. The company enjoyed a head start over much of its competition.
Companies That Accept Bitcoin – Including Online Gambling
This week, NASDAQ.com released a listing of companies that accept bitcoin and these mainstream (some not-so-mainstream like Virgin Galactic perhaps) are listed below. But we also list online gambling companies that currently accept the anonymous digital currency as of February 1, 2014.
2014 Black Diamond Poker Open Promises $3 Million Guarantee
The 2013 Black Diamond Poker Open (BDPO), sponsored by Bodog Poker, reached record levels with $1,200,000 in prize money and, this, 3rd year of the event is set to see prize money more than double with $3,000,000 up for grabs. Qualifying starts on Tuesday, 9th February.
Wynn Approved for Online Gambling License in New Jersey: Uncertain of Plans
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (Associated Press) - In the decades since he left Atlantic City for the more prosperous sands of Las Vegas, casino mogul Steve Wynn has repeatedly considered a return here, only to decide against it.
This may be another one of those instances.
New Jersey gambling regulators have approved Wynn to offer an Internet gambling site in the state where he once ruled the roost. But a Wynn spokesman said plans by Wynn Interactive to offer online gambling in New Jersey are on hold as it studies the fledgling market.
Super Bowl 48 a Success for Vegas, Bookmakers
The final tallies are out and Super Bowl 48 turned out to be a big win for Las Vegas sportsbooks and offshore bookies.
Gambling911.com had already discussed how the largest bets had money coming in on the Denver spread and UNDER 47.5, both of which went in favor of the bookies.
Poll Finds More New Jersey Residents Prefer Pot Over Online Gambling
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (Associated Press) - A new poll finds more New Jersey residents want to smoke pot than gamble over the Internet.
A Fairleigh Dickinson University PublicMind poll finds 41 percent of respondents would support smoking marijuana recreationally if it became legal.
That compares to only 32 percent who support gambling over the Internet, which is legal in New Jersey now.
The poll finds support for online gambling has fallen, even as it enters its third full month and more than 150,000 online gambling accounts have been set up in the state.
WagerHome Tools Make Customer Management Easier For ALL Pay Per Head Agents
Anyone who is running a sports betting service, or is aspiring to do so, and wants to enter the 21st-Century way of doing business is going to want his or her players to have access to a genuine sportsbook interface, just like the "pros" use. That is possible through the phenomenon of "Price Per Head," or "PPH," and nobody in this business does it quite like WagerHome.com.
