Gambling News
Mike Britt Joins Ultimate Poker as Vice President of Market Development
LAS VEGAS– Government affairs and gaming professional Mike Britt has joined Ultimate Gaming, America’s first regulated online gaming operator, as vice president of market development and government affairs. He brings 10 years of experience in politics, legislative affairs and market development to the company.
Poker Pros Sexting Names a la ‘Carlos Danger’ AKA Anthony Weiner
So a lot of people are wondering, what would their sexting names be in the wake of New York City Mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner being revealed as none other than Carlos Danger.
Another Man Pleads Guilty in Sports Betting Probe Tied to Legends Sports
A fourth man from the Albany, New York area has plead guilty for his role in a sports betting probe tied to now shuttered Legends Sports out of Panama City, Panama.
Craig Hayner pleaded guilty Tuesday in Albany County Court to promoting gambling, which is a felony.
Ultimate Poker Gives Away Cash on the Road to 10 Million Hands
LAS VEGAS - After less than three months of live play, Ultimate Poker is set to deal its 10-millionth hand of real money online poker at UltimatePoker.com. To celebrate the achievement, Ultimate Poker will award players cash prizes across 21 milestone hands leading up to the 10-millionth.
Sports Handicapper Anthony Boscarino of Mike’s Lock Club Sentenced
TUCSON, AZ — Anthony Mark Boscarino, 47, of Tucson, Arizona, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Cindy K. Jorgenson to 135 months. Boscarino pleaded guilty January 23 and February 27, 2013, to 43 crimes including fraud, money laundering, and tax evasion.
Carlos Danger Odds of Becoming Next NYC Mayor Unchanged in Last 24 Hours
The odds of Carlos Danger (AKA Anthony Weiner) being elected as the next New York City Mayor have remained unchanged since BetOnline released the number nearly 24 hours ago.
2013 WSOP Last Lady Sitting Jackie Glazer Joins PokerStars
Australian female poker pro Jackie Glazier has left Ivey Poker to join the 888 Poker team.
Glazier became the 2013 World Series of Poker Main Event’s “Last Woman Sitting”.
Ms. Glazier finished 31st for $229,281, bringing her total career earnings to almost $1.2 million.
Venetian Boycott Not Working, Adelson Sees Triple Profits as Body Count Rises
Attempts to get poker players to boycott the Venetian Hotel and Casino’s Las Vegas poker room this week have apparently fallen on deaf ears.
The room has been bristling with action each and every day.
Royal Baby Name Favorite George Wins Out: Bookies Lose
Prince William and Kate’s new bundle of joy now has a name, and the favorite among oddsmakers has won out.
George Alexander Louis is the birth name given to the Royal Baby. This was the near even-odds favorite amongst bookmakers, who likely took a bit of a hit with this wager.
Facebook is Bringing Social Gambling to Italy, Spain
Facebook is expanding its real money online social gambling platform to Italy and Spain.
After initial trials in the United Kingdom utilizing the bwin.party network, Facebook will expand the offering to three countries, both of which have been accommodating to real money Web gambling.
Sean Ryan, head of partnerships of the social network, confirmed the news during the World Gaming Executive Summit in Barcelona.
Gilley Asks for Reduced Sentencing in Votes for Sale Gambling Case
DOTHAN, Ala. (Associated Press) — Former Country Crossing developer Ronnie Gilley is asking a federal judge to reduce his federal prison sentence.
The Dothan Eagle reports that Gilley is making the request because he claims that his attorney provided ineffective representation.
It has been nearly a year after Gilley was sentenced to 80 months in federal prison for multiple counts of bribery and money laundering in connection with a wide-ranging investigation into bribery tied to proposed gambling legislation.
South Point Poker to Rebrand as Real Gaming
South Point Poker, which one promised to be the first real money online poker site regulated in the US, will be changing its name.
The site will be rebranded as “Real Gaming” in order to reflect its expanded variety of online games beyond the scope of poker.
Real Gaming will be run by the folks who own the popular South Point Casino and Hotel located off the Las Vegas Strip. They were among the first to receive a license from the Nevada Gaming Commission.
ESPN 2013 World Series of Poker Schedule Released
ESPN has unveiled its 2013 World Series of Poker broadcast schedule, which kicked off Tuesday night (July 23).
ESPN’s coverage will be broadcast Tuesday nights in two hour blocks from July 23 right through October 29. Airings will start at 9 pm EST.
Norman Chad and Lon McEachern will call the action.
Anthony Weiner Odds to Become NYC Mayor Following Latest Scandal
BetOnline has released updated odds on Anthony Weiner’s odds to be elected the next New York City Mayor following news of yet another sexting scandal.
Gambling Activates Dopamine Into Nucleus Accumbens of Brain
What causes some people to become compulsive gamblers?
Dr. Stephen Strakowski, Director of Psychiatry at UC Health, may have the answer.
He tells Cincinnati’s WCPO, “There's a part of the brain, deep inside the brain, the nucleus accumbens, responsible for reward processing."
Ladbrokes Takes 50,000 Bets on Royal Baby’s Name: Won’t be Alexandra
One of the UK’s biggest online bookmakers confirms having taken approximately 50,000 bets on the name of the newborn Royal baby.
Prince William and his wife Kate announced the birth of their son Monday evening local time. The name, however, was yet to be disclosed. Most of the early wagers were coming in on Alexandra, however, it can already be assumed punters lost out with that one being that they did not have a little girl.
Ray Romano on Why Comedians Don’t Make Good Poker Players (Video)
The folks from Quadjacks.com compiled 10 of their favorite hallway interviews at this year’s World Series of Poker.
Among those interviews, American comedian Ray Romano talks about why comedians make poor poker players. He’s been entering the WSOP event for the last 6 years now.
As he puts it in this interview, he “looks forward to it all year, and it’s devastating when you bust.”
From Quadjacks.com:
Men Arrested for Knifepoint Holdup at Maryland Live! Casino
HANOVER, Maryland — (Associated Press) - Anne Arundel County police have arrested a man who confronted women at knifepoint at the Maryland Live! Casino.
Police say about 7:45 a.m. Sunday, a man with a knife approached a woman as she was about to enter an elevator and demanded her purse.
The woman refused to give up her purse, and the man fled.
Officers say while investigating that incident, they learned of another crime, in which a woman was in her car in the casino's garage and was robbed by a man with a knife.
Mississippi Casino Revenue Declines 7 Percent
JACKSON, Miss. — (Associated Press) - Mississippi casino revenue resumed its year-over-year slide in June after showing positive results in May.Statewide casino revenue fell nearly 7 percent from June 2012 to $174.5 million, according to Mississippi Department of revenue figures.
The state's gambling halls eked out a 1 percent gain in 2012, because revenue rebounded after most Mississippi River casinos were affected by the 2011 floods. But year-over-year casino revenue has fallen in 11 of the last 12 months. May was the exception, when revenue rose 3 percent.
Royal Baby Born: It’s a Boy!
Kate Middleton has given birth. The baby is a boy!
That announcement essentially canceled out the favorite among baby names, which was Alexandra.
For those out there who had bets on the weight of the Royal baby, that number came in at 8 pounds, 6 ounces.
UK bookmakers the likes of Paddy Power have admitted to making a killing on the Royal baby betting options.
Poker Princess Molly Bloom to ‘Reveal All’ in Memoire: Matt Damon, A-Rod Secrets
The so-called “Poker Princess”, Molly Bloom, is set to release her memoire.
Bloom was recently indicted for her role in running multi-million dollar high stakes Hollywood poker games.
Some of the secrets she’s likely to reveal could revolve around A-List celebrities and sports stars the likes of Alex Rodriguez, Matt Damon and Leonardo DiCaprio, each of whom reportedly took part in Ms. Bloom’s high stakes games.
The “Poker Princess” is threatening to reveal some of the betting secrets of the big name celebrities.
Macau Revenue Dips: First Time in a Long Time
Macau, the Asian gambling Mecca, has witnessed a rare decline in revenue.
RBC Capital Markets analyst John Kempf said gross gaming revenue for table games and slots last week was $105.5 million, down from $116.3 million the week before, Investors Business Daily noted.
"If we assume that the remainder of the month will come in at last week's rate, then gross gaming revenues for July will increase 13%," Kempf said in the note, which "may give some ammunition to the 'China bears.'"
More Atlantic City Comps: Million Dollar Giveaways, Cash Buried on Beach
ATLANTIC CITY (AP) — Million-dollar giveaways. Cash buried in the beach. Trips to tropical paradise. Shopping sprees. Guarantees that no one loses at the slot machines.
This summer, the casinos are being quite generous with their promotional offers — commonly known as comps” — to draw customers to Atlantic City.
Viktor Blom the Week’s Biggest Loser
Online poker phenom Viktor Blom managed to lose $1,404,756 playing online at Full Tilt Poker, making him the week’s biggest loser.
We wouldn’t shed too many tears for the Swede as he has managed to rack up over $5 million so far online this year.
PKR Poker Announces Changes in Affiliate Program
The online poker network PKR has announced a change in its affiliate program via an email sent out to affiliate partners.
Dear Affiliates,
We would like to notify you of some changes to the PKR Affiliate Terms and Conditions regarding the definitions and the activity of affiliates.
Two Hells Angel Members Go On Trial Two Years After Nevada Casino Shootout
RENO, Nev. (Associated Press) Nearly two years after a gun battle between motorcycle gangs turned a Nevada casino floor into a shooting gallery, two rival gang members go on trial on murder charges in Reno Monday in the death of a high-ranking Hells Angels officer.
Will and Kate’s First Child Baby Odds: UK Bookmakers Cashing In
Any day now and Kate Middleton’s baby should be born. The folks at Paddy Power are offering odds on everything from Will and Kate’s first child’s name, to hair colour to first word spoken.
The date of birth and weight of first child odds were also being offered.
Louisiana Man Wins $2.1 Million Jackpot at Hard Rock Casino Biloxi
BILOXI, Mississippi — A Baton Rouge, Louisiana, man became a millionaire Friday after hitting a $2.1 million jackpot at the Hard Rock Casino in Biloxi.
The man, identified in a casino news release as Aaron K., works as a cook on a riverboat. He says he had been playing the Wheel of Fortune slot machine for less than five minutes when he hit the progressive jackpot.
Full Tilt Poker Payments to US Customers Will Take At Least Another Year
Americans owed money from Full Tilt Poker since April 15, 2011 may have to wait at least another year, according to a claims adjuster overseeing distribution.
Harry Reid Seemingly On Board With Legalized Internet Poker Legislation
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has disclosed he is indeed working with fellow Nevada Senator Dean Heller to draft new Internet poker legislation.
Reid made his comments following a Senate Subcommittee hearing on the subject Wednesday.
