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PokerStars Caribbean Adventure Announces Mega Path Satellites
ONCHAN, Isle of Man –The PokerStars Caribbean Adventure (PCA) today announced the start of the popular Mega Path satellites for the PCA 2014 festival.
The PCA Mega Path satellites run several times a day and offer PokerStars players the chance to win a Main Event prize package worth $15,560 for as little as 10 Frequent Player Points (FPPs). The PCA Mega Path consists of eight tournament steps, and players can buy-in directly at any step to play for one of six Main Event packages up for grabs in the weekly finals.
From qualifier to PCA champion
M Resort Poker Room Closes in Vegas
The M Resort, operated by Penn National, closed its poker room over the weekend after struggling against stiff completion.
The establishment recently hosted the Hollywood Poker Open.
According to USPoker.com, the M Resort typically only hosted one or two cash games on Saturday nights.
Player comps can be redeemed using the iMagine Rewards card anywhere at the resort.
Where to Bet on Football Online – 2013: SportsBettingOnline.com
If you are looking to find out where to bet on Football online in 2013, as well as the 2014 post season, look no further than SportsBettingOnline.com here.
Sportsbook Agent Service: IDSCA.com
The sportsbook agent service IDSCA.com is examined as part of this article.
IDSCA.com offers 24/7 service that is exclusive to the pay per head business. They do not offer post up sports wagering like some of their competitors. This allows IDSCA.comto focus only on providing you and your clients with the best service on the market.
Here are just a few of the many advantages to utilizing IDSCA.com’s sportsbook agent service:
Jamie Gold World Series of Poker Bracelet Sold for Over $65K
Jamie Gold won the largest cash prize in the history of the World Series of Poker Main Event back in 2006 and today we are learning his bracelet was just auctioned off for $65,725.
Casino Bus Crash Kills One in Colorado
DENVER – (UPI) - Several passengers on a casino bus were injured early Sunday when it collided head-on with a sport utility vehicle outside Denver, police said.
The driver of the Ford Explorer was killed in the 6 a.m. MDT crash on Highway 6 and an unspecified number of people aboard the bus were taken to Denver-area hospitals with minor to moderate injuries, the Colorado State Patrol said in a statement.
Latest Odds: A-Rod to be Suspended, Sharknado Ratings
Here are your odds on current news stories for A-Rod getting suspended and the OVER/UNDER on Sharknado’s ratings courtesy of Gambling911.com.
The odds of Alex Rodriguez being suspended indefinitely (and perhaps forever) were set at 1/10.
Major League Baseball is determined to suspend A-Rod for violation of a league anti-doping policy. Rodriguez is alleged to have been treated with human growth hormone.
Court Tosses Out Cardroom International LLC v. Mark Scheinberg, et al. Suit
PokerNews.com is reporting that Judge Elizabeth White, of the Los Angeles County Superior Court, “has tossed a seemingly spurious – albeit markedly long-lived – lawsuit brought by Cardroom International, LLC, with an array of defendants including Phil Ivey, Chris Ferguson, Pocket Kings, Ltd., Andy Bloch and Erik Seidel.”
Indeed, Cardroom’s claims did appear a bit over the top.
Potential Witness in Whitey Bulger Case Poisoned: Gangster Refuses to Testify
Authorities revealed Friday that a potential witness in the murder and racketeering case of Boston Mobster James “Whitey” Bulger had been poisoned.
William Camuti, 69, has since been charged with attempted murder in the death of Stephen Rakes.
Camuti allegedly laced a cup of McDonald's coffee with two teaspoons of potassium cyanide then gave it to Rakes for him to drink.
It is believed that Rakes owed Camuti money. Police are working on the assumption that Camuti acted alone and that the murder is not tied to the Bulger trial.
Betting Software – Bookie Call Centers: Reviews for 2013 Football Season
Gambling911.com has your betting software and bookie center reviews for the upcoming 2013 Football Season.
Today we look at IDSCA.com, a company Gambling911.com has had a relationship with for the past three Football seasons.
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What a Crock: Thousands of Affiliate Websites Taken Down by HostGator Outage
Online gambling affiliates and other websites were severely impacted by a massive outage at hosting companies HostGator, BlueHost and HostMonster.
All sites on these respective companies servers have effectively been taken offline.
Mashable.com reports that each of the hosting services are part of the Endurance International Group and that the outage appears to be related to server maintenance at the Provo, Utah, data center.
Lazio Captain Stefano Mauri Suspended Over Betting Scandal
(Canadian Press) - Lazio captain Stefano Mauri was banned for six months by the Italian football federation on Friday for his part in a match-fixing scandal.
At Least $8 million up for Grabs During FTOPS xxIII, Starting Sunday
Full Tilt Poker’s flagship series returns with new and exclusive tournament formats
Onchan, Isle of Man – Kicking off this Sunday, August 4th, the latest Full Tilt Online Poker Series (FTOPS) features a combined prize pool of at least $8 million, 39 events and a wider range of tournament formats than ever before.
As well as competing for a cut of the big guaranteed prize pools, players will battle it out for a place in FTOPS history by becoming the first 5-Card Omaha, Courchevel or 6-Card Omaha event winner.
Nevada Gaming Revenue Down Nearly 5 Percent in June
CARSON CITY, Nev. — (Associated Press) - State officials say Nevada gambling revenues went down 4.8 percent in June compared with a year earlier.
The Nevada Gaming Control Board released statistics Friday showing casinos won $792 million in June, down from $833 million in June 2012.
Las Vegas Strip winnings of $435 million were down 10 percent year-over-year.
But the situation was the opposite a little further down the road: Downtown Las Vegas winnings of $37 million were up 9 percent.
Full Tilt Poker US Players to be Paid Soon
A US Justice Department Claims Administrator has concluded review of Full Tilt Poker balances and has advised that the payout process should begin shortly.
Softer Side of Gangster Whitey Bulger: Cuddling With Animals, Pedophile Priest
BOSTON (Associated Press) -- James "Whitey" Bulger's defense team has released photographs showing his softer side, including images of the reputed Boston gangster cuddling with animals.
The photos were filed late Wednesday.
Woman Who Trips Over Casino Speed Bump Awarded $775K
(Associated Press) - A woman who tripped on a speed bump and injured her shoulder at a U.S. casino has been awarded $775,000.
The Nevada Supreme Court upheld the judgment against Harrah’s casino, the Las Vegas Sun reported.
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Alice Swanson has been seeking compensation since 2007, when she tripped and fell.
She said the bump was too high, and a jury agreed.
Ultimate Poker Deals 10-Millionth Hand
LAS VEGAS, NV - Ultimate Poker dealt its 10-millionth hand of real money online poker at 10:22 a.m. PST on UltimatePoker.com after a little over three months of live play.
The Beast Celebrates His Birthday At Americas Cardroom
It looks like August's Beast leaderboard prize is just icing on the cake. Popular online poker site Americas Cardroom today announced that it's giving away an extra $51,000 in celebration of The Beast's 1-year birthday. The $51,000 is being handed out through daily and weekly leaderboard competitions in August.
Internet Cafes in Ohio Under Investigation for Alleged Illegal Gambling
MARYSVILLE, Ohio — (Associated Press) - A multi-agency investigation of online gambling targeted Internet cafes and other locations in seven Ohio counties with search warrants Thursday.
The task force has been investigating allegations of Ohio gambling law violations and allegations of illegal bingo and money laundering, authorities said. Marysville police said in a release that they expected to seize gambling machines, as well as financial and other records noted in the warrants.
No arrests were expected Thursday, although charges could be filed later, authorities said.
Man Sentenced for Running Online Gambling Website: FBI Agent was Customer
SHREVEPORT, La. — (Associated Press) - A Bossier City man has been sentenced to three years of probation and fined $50,000 for operating an illegal internet sports gambling site.
U.S. Attorney Stephanie A. Finley said Wednesday that U.S. District Judge S. Maurice Hicks Jr. sentenced 34-year-old Terry Lee Doty Jr., who pleaded guilty in April to one count of transmission of wagering information — a federal felony offense.
Former Arsenal Footballer Kenny Sansom Drunk, Homeless From Gambling Addiction
Former Arsenal player Kenny Sansom admits to being down and out due to his gambling addiction. He is currently homeless and always drunk.
Hartford Pizzeria Owner Sentenced in Gambino-Tied Sports Betting Ring
A U.S. District Judge, Vanessa Bryant, has sentenced Domenico Manchisi, 65, to six months behind bars for his role in operating a Gambino-run gambling business.
Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open Live Streaming Announced
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. - Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino has announced the addition of a Live Updates Team to its Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open (SHRPO) that runs run August 8 - 29 with the $10 Million Guaranteed Championship Event August 22 – 28. The Live Updates Team, comprised of some of the poker industry’s finest in live streaming and reporting, will be bringing all of the action to SHRPO’s reading and viewing audience.
CNBC Comes Under Fire for ‘Money Talks’ Reality Series: Capper Scammed Elderly
CNBC’s announcement that they will be airing a new sports handicapping reality series this fall called “Money Talks” is beginning to cause quite a backlash.
Poker Maximus 6 at Carbon Poker Announced: Most Cash Prizes Ever (Schedule)
As promised by Gambling911.com this week, Carbon Poker has announced the unveiling of Poker Maximus 6.
This time, Carbon will be offering over $3Million in guaranteed action, a $250K main event and 85 tourneys.
Poker Maximus is an extremely popular promotion offered on the Merge Network, with Carbon Poker as the flagship brand.
Full Schedule Appears Below…
Poker Maximus VI Tournaments Schedule
Facebook Passes $38 Initial IPO Offering Price
NEW YORK – (Associated Press) - Facebook's stock has passed its $38 IPO price for the first time since its rocky public debut last May, crossing a symbolic hurdle that has eluded it for more than a year.
Gambling High Roller Ramon DeSage Accused of Tax Evasion: Defrauded Investors
Las Vegas businessman, Ramon DeSage, who was previously accused of defrauding investors out of $191 million now faces additional allegations that he failed to pay nearly $87 million in federal income taxes.
The U.S. District Court in Las Vegas handed down a four-count indictment against DeSage on Tuesday. It illustrates casino and bank wire transfers totaling $15.1 million.
Las Vegas Sands Wants Second Jury Verdict Thrown Out
LAS VEGAS — (Associated Press) - Las Vegas Sands Corp. asked a Nevada judge Tuesday to throw out a second jury verdict awarding a former consultant a $70 million settlement in a breach-of-contract case.
Attorneys for the largest U.S. casino company presented 12 reasons a district judge should grant a second retrial.
The payroll company ADP says companies hired in July at the fastest pace since December.
Bwin.Party Share Price Rises on Hopes of Company Split
Bwin.Party shares shot up Tuesday on news that the online gambling firm is considering a split.
More specifically, the Financial Times reported that Bwin.party was “working on a plan to spin off its unregulated operations into a separate company.”
Bwin.party is looking to aggressively take on the US market. They have already inked a deal with Boyd Gaming to run Atlantic City’s Borgata’s online poker site.
Bwin.party stock rose 3.9 percent on Tuesday to close at 135.9p. This is the firm’s best performance in nearly three months.
