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Accused Mobster Whitey Bulger Attorneys Want Crime Reporters to Testify

BOSTON (Reuters) - Lawyers for James "Whitey" Bulger, the accused gangster whose story inspired the award-winning film "The Departed," are fighting to have a half-dozen veteran Boston journalists listed as potential witnesses at his murder trial, effectively barring them from covering it.

Bulger's lawyers have submitted a list of 82 people including journalists and top officials at the FBI that they may call as witnesses in the trial, which begins next week in U.S. District Court in Boston and is expected to last four months.

Federal Online Gambling Bill Introduced in US by Congressman Peter King

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A Republican congressman on Thursday introduced legislation to allow online gambling on a federal level, which he says will give consumers more uniformity than legalizing it on a state-by-state basis.

The move by Representative Peter King of New York follows industry lobbying for federal legislation to provide a larger, more liquid market across state lines, attracting more gamblers.

Spintec Roulettes –A Foot Print in Macau Market

The Regional Sales Manager of Spintec, Ms. Petra Remec, together with the Managing Director of Asia Pioneer Entertainment (APE), Mr. Herman Ng were happy to announce that Spintec for the first time will participate in the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) Asia in Macau. Ms. Petra has made a presentation concerning the new product at the Show Networking Lounge on May 21.

Jason Mercier Hand Voted ‘Greatest Event in PokerStars History’

ONCHAN, Isle of Man – A hand featuring Team PokerStars Pro Jason Mercier has been voted the ‘Greatest Ever Poker Hand in the History of PokerStars’ by a poll of influential poker media.

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The poll, which enlisted the help of some of the poker industry’s top media voices, was held as an alternative selection to the public vote, which is open until June 10 at the PokerStars YouTube channel.

Top Gambling News: More Sentences and Pleas in Online Gambling Case

These are the top gambling news stories here at Gambling911.com for the overnight and early morning hours of Thursday June 6, 2013 . Follow us on Twitter here.

*One Man Sentenced, Another Pleads Guilty in Illegal Online Gambling Matter – Stanford bookmakers with ties to a Costa Rican based online gambling site appeared in a U.S. District court on Wednesday.

Jakub Michalak Wins 2013 International Stadiums Poker Tour

Polish poker player Jakub Michalak has won the first ever 2013 International Stadiums Poker Tour and the €436,000 cash prize that comes with it.

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Heading into this event, Michalak had 8 cashes with career winnings totaling a mere $142,431.

Top Gambling News: First Winner of WSOP Millionaire Maker Crowned

These are the top gambling news stories here at Gambling911.com for the afternoon of Wednesday June 5, 2013. Follow us on Twitter here.

*Benny Chen Becomes Winner of First Ever WSOP Millionaire Maker - When the day began, Benny Chen of Prince Edward Island, Canada was a restaurant manager. When it ended, he was a millionaire.

Top Gambling News: Gambling Chimps Sore Losers, DOJ Can Sell UB.com Assets

These are the top gambling news stories here at Gambling911.com for the morning hours of Wednesday June 5, 2013. Follow us on Twitter here.

Jury Selection Underway for Whitey Bulger Trial

BOSTON (Associated Press) — As jury selection gets underway in the long-awaited trial of reputed gangster James "Whitey" Bulger, the biggest challenge may be finding 18 people who can spend the next four months hearing the case.

Unlike some other high-profile mob cases, jurors in the Bulger trial won't be sequestered and their identities will be made public after the verdict.

A judge told prospective jurors Tuesday that despite Bulger's notoriety, the approach to picking a jury remain the same.

Mayweather Mum on $5.9 Million Heat Bet Reports: Fertitta Doesn’t Rule it Out

Did boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. really place a $5.9 million bet on the Miami Heat to beat Indiana Monday?

As of Tuesday morning, Mayweather, a braggart in the past, has not tweeted one way or another despite the publicity these reports have generated.

Online Gambling Operators Sentenced to Prison Monday

Two operators of an online gambling website based in Costa Rica have been sentenced to prison Monday.

Thomas Uva IV, aka “Little T,” 32, was sentenced to 21 months, followed by three years of supervised release, and John Colello, 54, was sentenced to six months, followed by two years of supervised release.   Together they ran the website 44wager.com

Online Bookie Sentenced to 2 Years in Prison

David B. Fein, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that PHILLIP JOHN BAUCO, 56, of Bridgeport, was sentenced today by Senior United States District Judge Alfred V. Covello in Hartford to 24 months of imprisonment, followed by two years of supervised release, for participating in an illegal gambling operation. Judge Covello also ordered BAUCO to pay a fine in the amount of $5000. On January 28, 2010, BAUCO pleaded guilty to one count of racketeering conspiracy.

The Floyd Mayweather $6 Million Heat Bet: Expert Casts Doubt

Over the past year, boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. has been known to brag about his various sports bets, even providing tickets as proof.

World Series of Poker 2013 Sets Record: Two More Bracelets Won

The 2013 World Series of Poker has set a new record for a live buy-in tournament.

Just over 6300 players signed up for the newly unveiled Millionaire Maker event, breaking the old record of almost 4000 set back in 2009. 

The individual who wins is guaranteed to walk away with a staggering $1 million with those making the final table also forecast to do well based on the number of entries and massive prize pool.