Gambling News
John McCain iPhone Poker Playing Spoofs on Jon Stewart, Conan (Video)
As Gambling911.com has been reporting on all week, Arizona Senator John McCain was photographed playing poker on his iPhone during a 3-plus hour Senate Subcommittee hearing on the looming US attack on Syria.
The media has been all over this story….and now, so too are the late night comedians.
Welcome to One of the Most Impressive Per Head Businesses for Bookies
When it comes to per head businesses this Football season, few come close to PerHead.com, one of the first operators in the offshore gambling scene (previously operating as EagleDP.com).
First off, they operate from their own three story building (can you say “IMPRESSIVE”).
Second, they have been operating offshore since 1999 but the current owner’s dad started the business way back in 1952.
Poker Diva Daniel Negreanu Throws Tantrum at EPT Barcelona
One of poker’s most outspoken characters, Daniel Negreanu, had a temper tantrum Thursday at the European Poker Tour €10k High Roller event.
Negreanu revolted against a new so-called “first card” rule, leading to him quitting the event.
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Golden Nugget Casino to Offer Online Gambling
The latest casino property to embrace online gambling is none other than the iconic Golden Nugget casino brands.
Landry’s Inc. is the owner of Golden Nugget. They have hired Thomas Winter, a former head of European-based Betclic Ltd. to run its online business. They will also be partnering with Bally Technologies Inc. to provide the Internet platform.
Boston, Everett Told to End Border Dispute Over Proposed Wynn Casino
BOSTON — (Associated Press) - The state’s top gambling regulator told representatives from the cities of Boston and Everett on Wednesday that they needed to resolve by week’s end a dispute over how much say, if any, Boston should have on a resort casino proposed by Las Vegas casino developer Steve Wynn.
Equity Poker Network Launches First Non-Profit Poker Network
Unique Business Model to Deliver More Profits to Operators
San Jose, Costa Rica - The EquityPokerNetwork.com (“EPN”) is set to revolutionize the Network-Operator dynamic with the launch of the world’s first ‘non-profit’ online poker network. When EPN opened its doors for business, online poker operators around the world (including the U.S.) finally have a smarter Network alternative that guarantees a level playing field for all, and more profits back to the actual Operators.
Borgata Poker Open 2013: Big Stack No Limit Hold’em Payouts
The Borgata Poker Open 2013 payouts schedule has been announced for the $60 Big Stack No Limit Hold’em event. The winner will be taking home a cool $363,091 and the top five spots each winning six figures.
The Borgata Poker Open 2013 concludes with the televised World Poker Tour ® (WPT) Borgata Poker Open Championship (September 15–20). The $3,500 buy-in Championship No Limit Hold’em event features a guaranteed $3 Million prize pool.
John McCain iPhone Poker Gaffe Goes Viral on G911
It’s one of the most talked about articles to ever appear on the Gambling911.com website – Arizona Republican Senator John McCain caught playing online poker on his iPhone during a Senate Subcommittee Hearing on Syria.
Robert McGuigan: How Gambling Addiction Killed My Son (a Jenny Woo Exclusive)
Jenny Woo here switching things up a bit to bring you the other side of gambling. All of us who are successful in the gaming world have seen the great things that come with that success. However, what happens when the gambling takes a hold even when the success has run out or never took place. I had the chance to do an interview with Robert McGuigan, the father of Jason McGuigan, who’s life was taken too early all because of a bet.
Online Bookmaker Paddy Power Sponsors Dennis Rodman 2nd North Korea Trip
Paddy Power, the UK’s third largest bookmaker, is sponsoring former NBA star Dennis Rodman’s trip to North Korea. It is Rodman’s second trip to the “Hermit Kingdom” in so many months.
No Contest Pleas From 2 Outlaws Motorcycle Club in Gambling, Extortion Case
A federal judge has accepted the no contest pleas from two Outlaws Motorcycle Club members charged with illegal gambling, extortion and wire fraud. Both men will avoid a trial as a result of their pleas.
“By accepting this, she (Walton-Pratt) has saved the government probably about $400,000 for a seven-week trial,” said Monica Foster, a federal defender for the Indiana Federal Community Defenders Inc.
New Book 'The Quiet Don' Claims Pennsylvania Gambling Mob Ties
EASTON, Pa. (Associated Press) — A new book says Pennsylvania state police ran a top-secret investigation into whether then-Gov. Ed Rendell and his administration rigged the outcome of the casino licensing process to benefit favored applicants, including a politically connected businessman suspected of having mob ties.
John McCain Caught Playing Online Poker On His iPhone During Syria Hearing
Arizona Republican Senator John McCain was caught playing online poker on his smartphone during a Senate Subcommittee hearing to discuss possible military intervention in Syria.
“I lost thousands of dollars, “ Senator John McCain said during an interview on CNN.
He then clarified it was actually “free money”, although it took a few seconds to elaborate further.
LAPT Champ Tavitian Leads EPT 10 Barcelona at End of Day 2
LAPT Chile champion Pablo Tavitian is leading the €5,300 EPT Barcelona Main Event with 465,000 at the end of Day 2. There are 235 players remaining from the 697 who started at noon.
Using ‘Big Data’ to Help People Bet Smarter this Soccer Season
With powerful new offering from Bet Smart Media, soccer bettors can now use statistics to look for historical trends that help predict upcoming match results
VICTORIA, Canada - Bet Smart Media is giving soccer bettors across Britain a new, must-have weapon for their arsenal this season.
PokerStars Unveils 2013 Asia Championship of Poker Schedule
MACAU, China -- "PokerStars LIVE Macau" has officially released its schedule for the Second Annual Asia Championship of Poker (ACOP), which takes place in Macau from Oct. 18-Nov. 3.
The ACOP is the flagship poker series for the Asia Pacific Poker Tour (APPT) and acts as the grand finale for APPT Season 7.
The 17-day schedule has 18 cash tournaments and more than HK$27 million (US$3.5 million) in guaranteed prize money.
Anti-Terrorism Police Question 60 in Connection to Online Gambling Ring
60 Cambodians were being held in connection with running an online gambling ring that authorities believe could have ties to terrorism, though no specifics were given.
Out of Work Smoking Casino Chimp Undergoes Nicotine Rehab
A chimpanzee that once worked as a smoking mascot for a Moscow casino is now out of work and undergoing nicotine rehab.
John was the mascot of Space, one of Moscow’s biggest casinos. He was let go in 2009 and, since that time, his owners have attempted to find John a new home. Also they have placed him in rehabilitation for nicotine and alcohol addiction.
Brazilian Football Legend Ronaldo in Barcelona For EPT Main Event
Brazilian football legend Ronaldo was in Barcelona today to take part in an invitational poker tournament as part of Spain’s biggest annual poker festival, the PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT).
Fox 1 Sports to Focus on Betting the Races
Fox 1 Sports promises to be a different kind of sports network and this is already taking shape with news that FS1 will begin to incorporate sports betting into broadcasts.
More specifically, they will be emphasizing the wagering aspect during ten slated graded horse races beginning in 2014.
Dragan Kostic Leads After Day 1a of EPT Barcelona Main Event 2013
Jovial Mallorcan Dragan Kostic, who was runner-up in Barcelona in Season 8, is chip leader at the end of Day 1a of the EPT Barcelona Main Event. Kostic, who was born in Serbia but has lived in Spain for the last 20 odd years, has 215,000.
PR Agency Exec Ronn Torossian: ‘Runner, Runner Won’t be Good for Industry’
It doesn’t take a genius to figure out that “Runner, Runner” which will be in movie theatres worldwide in a month staring Justin Timberlake and Ben Affleck won’t bring good news for the off-shore gambling business. The movie, which was produced by Leonardo DiCaprio, and written by Brian Koppelman and David Levien purports to show the insides of Costa Rica and the online gambling business.
EPT10 Barcelona Super High Roller Climax: Vitaly Lunkin Beats Erik Seidel
It was a stunner on Sunday at the EPT10 Barcelona Super High Roller as Russian Vitaly Lunkin beat one of poker’s biggest money earners, Erik Seidel, heads-up to take the €771,300 win.
EPT Player of the Year Award Will be Richest Ever
BARCELONA, Spain – The European Poker Tour has today announced that the EPT Season 10 Player of the Year Award will come with the biggest prize for a single player of any “Player of the Year” contest in the poker world.
The EPT will award €50,000 to the Player of the Year, which can be used to enter any main event operated by the Rational Group. This includes the European Poker Tour, the Latin American Poker Tour, the Asia Pacific Poker Tour, and a series of additional regional poker tours throughout the world.
Nevada Strip Gambling Drops 14 Percent in July
CARSON CITY, Nevada — Nevada gambling revenue dropped 8 percent in July, led by a 14.4 percent drop on the Las Vegas Strip that analysts Friday chalked up to a tough comparison to the same month the year before.
Casinos statewide won $925.7 million from gamblers in July, down from July 2012 when casinos surpassed the billion-dollar mark and posted a 17 percent increase. The "win" is what was left in casino coffers after gamblers wagered $11.5 billion. A breakdown shows $8.8 billion was plunked into slot and video machines, while $2.7 billion was bet on card and table games.
Sandor Demjan Leads EPT Barcelona €50,000 Super High Roller Event 2013
Hungarian player Sandor Demjan leads the €50,000 Super High Roller at the end of Day 1.
Registration for the event is open until the start of Day 2, so final numbers are yet to be determined however there were 39 unique players today, with ten re-entries.
Team PokerStars Pros Daniel Negreanu, Bertrand `ElkY` Grospellier, Jason Mercier and Jonathan Duhamel are all still in, as is last season's winner Dan Smith.
Source: www.pokerstars.com
Former Nebraska Lawmaker Faces Ethics Complaint Over Gambling Scandal
LINCOLN, Neb. (Associated Press) — An ethics complaint has been filed against former Omaha state Sen. Brenda Council over her involvement in a gambling scandal.
The Lincoln Journal Star reports that the Nebraska Supreme Court's Counsel for Discipline filed the complaint accusing Council of professional misconduct.
Council pleaded guilty last year to two misdemeanor counts of filing false campaign finance reports. Prosecutors say the reports concealed her misuse of more than $63,000 in campaign donations at casinos. She was fined $500 and ordered to pay court costs.
Americas Cardroom Unleashes Another $10k Sit 'n Go Race for September
San Jose, Costa Rica –The summer might be winding down, but the tables seem to be getting hotter at Americas Cardroom—especially for Sit 'n Go players. The US-friendly online poker site today announced a $10k SnG Race featuring a $1,500 first place prize. The content runs from September 1st through 30th and awards the top 120 points earners with a combined $10,000 in cash.
Poker Pro Dan Bilzerian Sues ‘Lone Survivor’ Producers for Reduced Acting Role
Colorful poker pro Dan Bilzerian is suing producers of the upcoming film “Lone Survivor”, claiming he loaned the project $1 million in exchange for at least eight minutes of screen time and 80 words of dialogue. Instead, he got less than one minute and one line.
Producer Peter Berg is named in the suit filed Wednesday in Los Angeles Superior Court.
Neighbors on Edge as Mob Boss Vito Rizzuto Moves in Next Door
Meet your new neighbor, Mob boss Vito Rizzuto.
One of Canada's best known mobsters was released from a US jail last October after being sentenced to 10 years for various offenses including gambling, racketeering and murder.
He recently settled into the quaint Quebec city of Laval and that has neighbors on edge.
