Gambling News
Head of Online Sports Betting Ring Arrested in Naples
The head of an online sports betting ring with ties to Costa Rica and the Mob was arrested last week according to court documents.
Thomas Welch, 48, of Poinciana Village, near Naples, Florida, was charged with multiple racketeering, extortion and money laundering for his role in running the online website Alydar653.com.
EPT SanRemo Poker Tournament Winner to Get €476,100
The prize pool for this season’s EPT Sanremo Main Event prize pool has now been announced and it’s a €476,100 prize for the winner – along with a trophy and stunning watch worth more than €5,000 from luxury Swiss brand SLYDE, the Official Watch Sponsor for EPT Season 10 Main Events. There were 556 players creating a €2,480,872 prize pool with 79 players paid.
Canadians Will Spend Over $200 Million Betting the NHL Playoffs
Canadians are set to begin spending more than $200 million betting on this year’s NHL Playoffs, according to the Toronto Star.
PokerStars Unveils Biggest Ever SCOOP Championship With $40 Mil Guaranteed
ONCHAN, Isle of Man – PokerStars today released the official schedule for the Spring Championship of Online Poker 2014, which at 45 events – 135 tournaments across Low, Medium and High stakes – will be the biggest ever.
SCOOP 2014 will run from May 4-18 and guarantee $40 million. For the first time ever there will be three events every day of the championship, re-entry tournaments, and Progressive Super-Knockouts, which have proved very popular in recent online championships.
Chicago-Only Casino Option Likely to Face Stiff Opposition
SPRINGIFELD, Ill. (Associated Press) — An Illinois lawmaker’s proposal to expand gambling in Chicago, but not the rest of the state, will be the focus of a day of hearings that could get heated.
One amendment to Rep. Bob Rita’s bill, to be detailed at a House committee Wednesday, would create a Chicago casino with up to 10,000 spots for gamblers and strip the other four new casinos proposed in past measures.
Florida Bookie Tied to Legends Sports Bust Avoids Additional Jail Time
A Florida man tied to what authorities call a billion dollar illegal sports betting ring was sentenced in a New York State district court to time already served.
Atari Enters Real Money Online Gambling Arena
(Associated Press) - Atari, the maker of classic video games like "Pong" and "Centipede," is about to make things a bit more interesting for players.
The company said Tuesday that it is getting into real-money gambling through a partnership with gambling company Pariplay.
Pariplay will launch Atari's brands across a number of social, online and mobile platforms. This includes a website with real-money gambling on some of Atari's arcade classics, like Centipede, Asteroids and Pong.
The launch is slated for the fourth quarter.
G911 World Exclusive - Gambling Law Expert Says Phil Ivey Not a Cheater
The man known as the world's foremost expert on gambling law tells Gambling911.com in an exclusive interview that what Phil Ivey did while playing baccarat at the Borgata casino is not cheating because, "It's up to the casino to make sure that there are no readable markings on the backs of cards."
David Yan Leads for Day 2 of EPT Sanremo 2014
There were 381 entries for Day 1b of the EPT Sanremo Main Event today which, combined with yesterday's 175 Day 1a entries gives a total field of 556 so far - however players have until start of play on Day 2 to buy in.
Leading the 316 players going in to Day 2 is David Yan from New Zealnd with 179,100 chips. The Day 1a chip leader was Cristiano Guerra who had 148,700. EPTLive kicks off at noon with daily coverage from the Main Event from now until the cards-up final table on April 20 (subject to a 1-hour security delay). Watch it live on Facebook or on PokerStars.tv
Borgata to Pay Out $1,721,805 to Affected Players in Chip Scandal
The Borgata Casino will pay out $1,721,805 to those affected by a scandal earlier in the year in which fake chips were detected during the Borgata Winter Open.
Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown Entries Exceed Guarantee
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. - The televised WPT Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown Championship, which kicked off April 10 and continues through April 16 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, has drawn 1,795 entries, surpassing the $5 million guarantee and generating a $5,788,875 prize pool – the largest ever for a $3,500 buy-in tournament. First place will award $1,081,184 plus the coveted WPT Championship trophy. The televised Championship Final Table will take place at Hard Rock Live on Wednesday beginning at 3 p.m.
Why Phil Ivey is Not a Cheater Despite Borgata Claims
This week’s hot story without a doubt has to do with poker pro Phil Ivey’s alleged cheating at the posh Borgata Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City. That establishment has filed a nearly $10 million lawsuit against poker’s biggest money earner.
AirBnB Could be Used for Drugs, Prostitution, Orgies, Gambling Next Store
A New York lawmaker is claiming that a startup allowing New York City residents to rent out their apartments to guests short-term could lead to illicit activities such as drug use, prostitution and even gambling.
New York State Senator Liz Krueger blasted AirBnB on Monday.
Baseball Hall of Famer Brooks Robinson Suing Seminole Hard Rock for $10 Mil
Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Brooks Robinson has filed a lawsuit against the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino for $10 million following a six foot plunge off an unsecured stage at the establishment two years ago.
The 76-year-old former Baltimore Orioles player has suffered permanent injuries as a result of the fall.
Atlantic City Casinos Bring in 15 Percent More From Online Gambling in March
(Associated Press) - New Jersey casinos brought in 15 percent more from online gambling in March over the previous month, but it wasn't nearly enough to offset the diminishing revenue from Atlantic City's long-struggling brick-and-mortar casinos.
Cristiano Guerra Leads at EPT Sanremo 2014
There were 176 entries for Day 1a of the EPT Sanremo Main Event today and 103 remain, led by IPT Venice finalist Cristiano Guerra.
Also through to Day 2 are Team PokerStars Pros Vanessa Selbst and Pier Paolo Fabretti plus PokerStars.fr Team Online member Ronan Monfort as well as EPT Prague winner Julian Track and GPI European Rookie of the Year Adrian Mateos who both qualified online on PokerStars.
Man Accused of Spending $250K on State Credit Card to Fund Gambling
FALLON, Nev. (Associated Press) — A Nevada Department of Transportation employee in Fallon has been charged with using a state credit card to support his gambling habit.
Tal Pierre Smith is accused of using the credit card to buy about $250,000 worth of items he later pawned or sold to pay for the activity.
A six-count indictment was filed against Smith this week in New River Township Justice Court in Fallon, the Nevada Appeal reported.
Why Billionaire Sheldon Adelson Doesn’t Have Enough Money to Stop Online Gambling
Slate featured an article Monday morning suggesting that casino billionaire Sheldon Adelson does not have enough money to stop Internet gambling.
Phil Ivey Gets Support From Poker Community in Wake of Borgata Allegations, Suit
The poker community by and large voiced support for one of the game’s most recognized players, Phil Ivey, following allegations by Atlantic City’s Borgata Hotel and Casino that he had taken advantage of card defects during games of baccarat.
32Red Sign Rangers FC Shirt Sponsorship Deal but Shares Slump on Day’s Trading
Online gambling firm 32Red announced Monday a new shirt sponsorship deal with the Rangers Football Club, which will run the course of three years.
Despite the good news, shares in the company dipped 6% on the day’s trading. It was not immediately clear what caused the slump.
Ed Ware, Chief Executive Officer, said: "We are delighted to be working with Rangers Football Club and look forward to being part of the continued rise and return of the Club.
Marcello Miniucchi Leads Final Nine in EPT SanRemo Main Event IPT High Roller
Marcello Miniucchi is the current chip leader with 4,540,000 in the €770 IPT Sanremo Main Event which has stopped play tonight with an unofficial final table of nine players.
Where Can I Gamble Online From Denmark? ISP’s Ordered to Block Some Sites
Denmark is the latest country to begin blogging what it deems to be “illegal” online gambling sites, essentially those that are not licensed by the Danish government.
Last week, Internet Service Providers were ordered to block access to five suspect sites. The only way Danes can get around this is by playing via an anonymous (masked) ISP.
Is the Tropicana Buying the Sands Casino Bethlehem? Rumors Run Rampant
All of Eastern Pennsylvania is abuzz with the news that the famed Tropicana Hotel and Casino, a staple in Atlantic City, could be about to buy the Sands Casino Resort in Bethlehem.
Principals from both companies have declined comment when approached by the regional paper the Morning Call.
iGame and Plus One Dreams Online Gambling Firms Merge
Two Finnish online gambling firms based out of Malta have announced a merger in an effort to better compete with the likes of fellow Scandinavian wagering companies Betsson and Unibet. The combined company will use the iGame name.
Poker Pro Phil Ivey Sued by Borgata for Nearly $10 Mil Over Playing Card Scam
Poker pro Phil Ivey is being used by Atlantic City’s Borgata Hotel and Casino over an alleged playing card scam.
The suit is asking for $9.8 million claiming fraudulent winnings during a series of visits to the casino in 2012.
Casino Magnate Sheldon Adelson Gives Israel $16.4 million to Go to Moon
Casino billionaire, GOP mega donor and friend to Israel, Sheldon Adelson, has just donated $16.4 million to that country so it could become only the 4th nation to land on the moon.
Which Online Poker Rooms Welcome Grinders: A Look at Americas Cardroom
San Jose, Costa Rica – Poker players who love to grind have suddenly been shunned by recent changes in the poker landscape. Some US-friendly poker sites are reducing the number of tables during multi-table play leaving a bad taste in the mouths of players and drastically affecting their earning potential. One online poker site has responded by letting the world know that it's business as usual.
How Do I Become a Bookie? Build Volume, Love Your Customer and Play Golf
How does one become a bookie, you might be asking? Or do you really want to be a bookie?
It doesn’t matter the time of year, gamblers will always find something to bet on and bookies…well…they will always be lining their pockets (since the house never loses). So, yes, becoming a bookie can be a lucrative business.
Poker Pro Cyril Mouly, Murdered Driver Were on Trial for Fraud
A 38-year-old French poker player who claimed he and his driver were attacked by two masked assailants upon leaving a poker game was arrested in 2011 and charged with fraud.
French Poker Pro Cyril Mouly Attacked by Masked Men: Driver Killed
French poker player Cyril Mouly was brutally attacked after leaving a Paris tournament Tuesday night.
