Gambling News
Three UTEP Men’s Basketball Players Ousted For Betting on Games
The leading scorer for the University of Texas men’s basketball team, McKenzie Moore, has been kicked out of the program along with two other reserves after they were discovered betting on sporting events. The school emphasized that there is so far no evidence of point shaving or betting on Miners games.
PCA 2014 Main Event Kicks Off With 275 Poker Players
There are at least 275 players in seats for the $10k PCA 2014 Main Event which started today at noon.
New Jersey Internet Gambling Accounts Reach 150,000
ATLANTIC CITY — (Associated Press) - The number of Internet gambling accounts created in New Jersey continues to grow and is nearing 150,000.
New Jersey online gambling was authorized last year to give a boost to Atlantic City’s struggling casino industry, which has been beset by increasing competition for the past seven years. It began with a five-day trial period on Nov. 21 and launched publicly on Nov. 25.
Hedge Fund Billionaires Take Stake in Caesars Online Gambling: Take on Adelson
Three billionaires against one: George Soros, John Paulson and Leon Cooperman have reportedly taken a stake in Caesars Acquisition Co, the online gambling spinoff of the Vegas giant. ((Image credit: Steve Brodner)
Nevada Gaming Control Board Files 18-Page Complaint Against Cantor Gaming
The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGC) has filed an 18-page complaint against Cantor Gaming following a lengthy investigation. A former director of the company was indicted by US law enforcement in late 2012 for his role in an illegal sports betting venture and pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy this past summer. Read Complaint Here
Former NFL Player Donald Caldwell Charged With Bookmaking
TAMPA, Fla. – (Associated Press) - Former NFL and University of Florida player Donald “Reche” Caldwell has been arrested by Tampa police on charges of operating an illegal gambling house and bookmaking.
Police say Caldwell was one of three leaders of the operation. Five other men are facing a variety of charges including probation violations, possession of a controlled substance and illegal gambling.
Poker Pro Dan Bilzerian Makes Acting Debut in ‘Lone Survivor’ (Video)
Poker pro and Instagram sensation Dan Bilzerian has made his acting debut in the critically acclaimed “Lone Survivor”.
Biggest Online Poker Room Yet to Begin Offering Bitcoin – G911 Exclusive
Gambling911.com has confirmed that one of the world’s largest online poker networks is set to begin offering the anonymous online currency bitcoin as early as this week.
This room will also convert bitcoins to cash on their end to minimize the risk factor for players, we have been advised. Until now, players have been relegated to online poker rooms that were either new to the seen or only offered bitcoin exclusively as a deposit or withdrawal method.
PCA Super High Roller to Reward $1.6 Million to Winner
The winner of the $100k PCA 2014 Super High Roller will get $1,629,940 with eight players paid. There were 46 entries and ten re-entries for this year’s $100k PCA Super High Roller event, creating a $5,433,120 prize pool.
European Poker Tour Announces 45 Event Deauville Schedule
ONCHAN, Isle of Man – The European Poker Tour today confirmed the schedule for the EPT10 Deauville Festival in January 2014, with the GPI European Poker Awards as part of the 11-day festival.
PartyPoker Borgata to Surpass Merge Poker Network by Mid January
Another sign of just how successful online poker in the state of New Jersey has become: PartyPoker Borgata is set to surpass Merge Gaming and the Chico Poker Network’s traffic in the US.
Both Merge and Chico operate offshore and accept customers from most US states. PartyPoker Borgata has a little ways to go before catching up to surging Winning Poker Network (home to Americas Cardroom) and top 10 traffic site Bodog Poker.
Paddy Power Takes Swipe at ‘Fat, Lazy Footballers’ in ‘Ball of Shame’ Ad (Video)
Ireland’s largest bookmaker, Paddy Power, debuted its latest ad during this past weekend’s Arsenal v Tottenham FA Cup game on ITV. The so-called “Ball of Shame” advertisement takes a swipe at “lazy, fat footballers”.
More specifically, the betting firm seems to take issue with aforementioned “lazy, fat footballers” also making millions of pounds (dollars).
North Korea Leader Feeds Uncle to 120 Dogs: Paddy Power Ends Rodman Deal
Reports surfaced this past weekend that North Korea’s Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un had his uncle stripped naked, thrown into a cage, and eaten alive by a pack of 120 ravenous hounds, this according to a Chinese press report.
Delaware to Review Gambling Sector
DOVER — (Associated Press) - A panel examining challenges facing Delaware’s gambling industry is close to submitting recommendations for state lawmakers to consider.
The lottery and gaming study commission will convene today at Legislative Hall to review its list of options.
The panel also planned to review an accounting firm’s report on economic and financial benchmarks for Delaware’s three casinos.
South African Company First to Assemble Gambling Machines
A South African gaming group (Grand Parade Investments) has announced that they will be the first manufacturer to assemble gambling machines in South Africa.
Zynga Incorporates Digital Currency Bitcoin: Tops $1000
In recent days, social gaming company Zynga announced the adaptation of anonymous digital currency Bitcoin for some of its social games.
Online Poker Affiliate Programs in New Jersey Won’t Allow Rakeback Deals
Many of today’s online poker affiliate programs offer rake back as a means of building a site’s business but rakeback offers will be prohibited in the state of New Jersey.
Such deals on the Web today tend to allow for between 25 percent to 35 percent rakeback and are typically administered by a third party such as poker room affiliates or dedicated rakeback websites. Think of the rakeback system as similar to that of a casino comp program whereby gamblers are rewarded with comped rooms and food based on their volume of play.
Robocoin Bitcoin ATM Arrives in Hong Kong, Taiwan: 50 Machines Sold
Robocoin, the first ever shipping ATM, has arrived in Hong Kong and Taiwan, thus helping to make the alternative payment solution even more mainstream.
Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. Declares a Special Dividend of $11.85 Per Share
$1.05 Billion Represents Accumulated Earnings and Profits Allocated to GLPI In Connection With Spin-Off From Penn National Gaming, Inc.
Candy Ass Piece of S***: Suns Eric Bledsoe Blasts Gambler ‘NotGonnaStop’ in Tweet
Phoenix Suns point guard Eric Bledsoe responded to a gambler who accused the NBA player of being a “candy ass piece of shit” for electing to sit out Thursday night’s game with a knee ailment. The gambler, using the Twitter handle “NotGonnaStop”, claimed Bledsoe’s decision to sit out with little pre-game notice cost him thousands.
Daniel Negreanu Named ‘Poker Player of the Decade’
ONCHAN, Isle of Man – Daniel Negreanu, a member of Team PokerStars.com Pro, has been recognised as the best poker player of the past decade by independent poker ranking service Global Poker Index (GPI). This recognition follows an outstanding performance by Negreanu in 2013, where he won a number of big poker tournaments and received numerous ‘Player of the Year’ awards.
Online Gambling Exceeds Expectations for Borgata in Atlantic City (Video)
Appearing on CNBC's "Squawk Box", Tom Ballance, Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa president and COO, discussed the early success of legalized online gambling in the state of New Jersey for his casino.
Borgata’s managing partner Boyd Gaming utilizes the PartyPoker platform. It was one of two companies to get an early start launching in the Garden State.
Glitches, Bugs Persist With New Jersey Online Gambling, Poker Sites
In just over one month, New Jersey’s launch of real money online gambling has proven a huge success with over 40,000 individuals having signed up to open accounts.
The process hasn’t always gone smoothly, however.
Case in point: One Gambling911.com reader wrote us to discuss his experience signing up with Caesars Online Poker, utilizing the popular 888.com platform.
Ralph P., a resident of Northern New Jersey, writes:
Live Ace Online Poker Room Shuts Down
The short-lived Live Ace online poker room has shut down after a disastrous run utilizing a business model it claimed was within the proper legal framework for operating from the US.
Maryland Live Casino to Hire Atlantic Club Employees Following Closure
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - (Associated Press) -- A Maryland casino will hold a job fair next week for soon-to-be laid-off workers at Atlantic City's Atlantic Club Casino Hotel.
Maryland Live! will interview employees of the Atlantic Club who will lose their jobs when it closes Jan. 13. The casino has more than 100 openings across all departments, and says it will eventually need even more workers than that.
Macau Casinos Hit Jackpot With $45 Billion in Revenues for 2013
HONG KONG — (Associated Press) - The tiny Chinese city of Macau has again smashed its annual record for casino earnings as revenues last year hit a staggering $45 billion, further underlining its position as the world’s biggest gambling market.
You’ve Read the Rest…Now Get the Real Best of 2013 in Gambling
So all the websites have come out with their annual “Best of in Online Gambling” looking back at the eventful year of 2013.
Sands Bethlehem DeepStack Extravaganza Cancellations Announced for Thursday
The 2014 poker tournament schedule is off to a cold start with Sands Bethlehem already announcing the cancellation of Thursday’s flight for the DeepStack Extravaganza.
Event 1B: No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 Guaranteed) will not be taking place due to inclement weather.
PokerStars: Closure of Atlantic Club Casino was Avoidable
This was not the greatest year for the world’s largest online poker room, PokerStars.com.
While it’s true they continue to amass the largest chunk of the Web poker landscape, Stars insistence on operating in the US market post 2006 prohibition has apparently come back to bite them in their respective ass.
‘Sopranos’ Star Tied to Cop’s Murder to be Set Free
“Sopranos” actor Lillo Brancato will be a free man Tuesday (December 31, 2013) after serving less than 10 years for a botched robbery that led to the murder of NYPD cop Daniel Enchautegui.
The 28-year-old officer was fatally shot in the chest on December 10, 2005 upon arriving at the burglary-in-progress at his neighbor’s home.
