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B3W Group to Fix Security Flaw in Online Poker Software
B3W Group, based out of Malta, has announced it plans this week to fix a vulnerability recently discovered by two security experts. The company produces turnkey online casino and poker solutions.
B3W's software updates itself over an insecure HTTP connection. Updated files are stored without digital signatures, and ".exe" files are not verified before installation. They also found issues with how B3W's software stores passwords on a person's computer.
Sam Trickett and Team Europe Win WSOP Asia Pacific Caesars Cup
The greats of poker from three continents went up against one another down under at the 2013 Caesars Cup. Ultimately, Sam Trickett’s Team Europe came up victorious.
The event took place at the World Series of Poker Asia Pacific in Melbourne, Australia.
Trickett’s team consisted of fellow Europeans Marvin Rettenmaier, Phil Gruissem, Dominik Nitsche, Sam Holden.
Online Poker Attorney Jeff Ifrah Sued by Client: Claims He Cooperated With Feds
A big name attorney for the online poker and gambling industry, Jeff Ifrah, is being sued by one of his own clients for allegedly withholding information.
Daniel Negreanu, Antonio Esfandiari Among Chip Leaders at WSOP APAC Main Event
Among the 15 players remaining at the World Series of Poker Asia Pacific (APAC) Main Event were none other than big name pros Antonio Esfandiari and Daniel Negreanu.
Russell Thomas was the overall chip leader after Day 3.
15 of 94 players that started out the day have advanced.
There is a AUD$1,038,825 top prize waiting for the winner of the WSOP APAC Main Event.
Gambling911.com Marketing: Reddit, Bitcoin, Sports Betting Bust Give Traffic Boost
As regular Gambling911.com readers might imagine, this week’s news regarding the indictment against Legends Sports and related sports betting busts have resulted in some significant traffic for the site. Gambling911.com first broke these stories on Wednesday. Additionally, tons of traffic has been coming in from social media behemoth Reddit.com for articles related to both Bitcoin and Morgan Stanley’s forecast for online gambling.
WPT Seminole Hard Rock Showdown 2013: Day 1b Standings
The WPT Seminole Hard Rock Showdown 2013 is well underway with Micah Smith leading in chips followed by Ebony Kenney. Big name pros Paul Volpe and Shawn Deep were among the top 10 chip leaders after Day 1b.
205 players entered Day 1a with 75 remaining. Last year’s Day 1a entries totalled 290 but did not feature a re-entry day. Volpe busted in Day 1a.
This year has single day re-entry, two starting days and a $5,000 buy-in.
Noteable poker player Mike Sexton busted out earlier in the evening.
He tweeted:
PlayOLG.ca Online Gambling Website to Launch in Ontario This Year
The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp (OLG) is set to launch its online gambling website, PlayOLG.ca, later this year.
Casino and lottery type games will be offered to citizens of the province including those in its biggest city of Toronto.
Hearing Delayed for Oklahoma Man Charged in Florida Case
ANADARKO, Okla. (Associated Press) - An extradition hearing has been delayed for an Oklahoma man indicted in Florida over an alleged illegal gambling ring.
Chase Burns is the owner of International Internet Technologies. He faces racketeering and conspiracy charges over several Internet cafes affiliated with Allied Veterans of the World.
Federal prosecutors allege the cafes are illegal casinos - and that those involved have been using the charity as a front for a $300 million gambling operation.
Bitcoin Down 75 Percent: CNN Profiles Currency
The virtual currency Bitcoin was down a whopping 75 percent in just under 48 hours and still falling Friday.
Bitcoins were down to $61.11 as of 9 a.m. ET Friday. Prices reached as high as $266 per Bitcoin around 7:30 a.m. ET Wednesday.
A Dozen Players to Receive $3,500 packages for Latin Series of Poker
If you thought last Sunday's $200,000 Guarantee at Americas Cardroom was big, get ready for another whopper of a tournament. On Sunday, April 14th at 6pm ET, Americas Cardroom is holding a 12-package guaranteed tournament for the Latin Series of Poker. The event costs just $50+5 to get into and awards at least 12 packages for the LSOP Main Event. The land-based tournament runs from May 20th through 25th in Lima, Peru at Casino Atlantic City.
Winklevoss Twins Own 1 Percent of All Bitcoins: $1.3 Billion
The virtual currency Bitcoin may have lost nearly 75 percent of its value in recent days, remarkably bringing it back to last month’s levels, but that hasn’t stopped the Winklevoss twins from owning 1 percent of Bitcoin, equivalent to $1.3 billion.
Business as Un-Usual: Legends Sports Still Paying Out Within Hours
While no official statement has been issued by the betting company following Wednesday’s shocking wave of indictments by US law enforcement, a few customers of Legends.com (also found at www.legends.eu) have reported payouts within just a matter of hours on Thursday.
Poker Pros in Love: Kara Scott to Marry Giovanni Rizzo
Sorry gentlemen, poker pro and hostess Kara Scott is no longer available.
Sorry ladies, Giovanni Rizzo is no longer available.
Rizzo proposed to Scott this week and the beautiful co-host of GSN’s “High Stakes Poker” accepted.
We saw it coming as the couple recently moved into a home in Rizzo’s native Italy.
Readers will be able to learn more about the couple’s engagement when she updates her blog shortly, according to PokerNews.com.
Morgan Stanley: By 2020 Online Gambling Will be Bigger Than Vegas and AC Combined
Morgan Stanley upgraded Boyd Gaming’s stock to Overweight Thursday, sending its share price soaring.
Boyd, which is teaming up with bwin.party to offer online gambling in the US once regulation occurs, saw its shares climb 10.37% to $9.05.
Former Sands Exec Details Deal Making in Macau
LAS VEGAS — (Associated Press) - During his second day of testimony, the former president of casino giant Las Vegas Sands detailed how the company gained its foothold in China.
William Weidner is one of the star witnesses in a breach of contract case brought by Hong Kong businessman Richard Suen.
Suen says he helped Sands win a gambling license in the Chinese gambling enclave of Macau.
Sands says it won entry to Macau on its own merits.
During his first day on the stand, Weidner took a few shots at Sands CEO Sheldon Adelson, who was his boss for 14 years.
Illinois Senators Talk Gambling Expansion: Worries Over Organized Crime
SPRINGFIELD — (Associated Press) - Illinois senators seeking to eliminate a major stumbling block to new casinos and slot machines in the state went toe-to-toe Wednesday with regulators who say expanded gambling could open the door to political corruption and organized crime.
Senate President John Cullerton invited representatives of the Illinois Gaming Board and the Chicago Crime Commission to appear before the Senate Executive Committee, saying he wanted to address criticism from both groups.
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First Ever Online Gambling Affiliate Indicted for Recommending Website
In the first case of its kind, an online gambling affiliate based in the US has been named in an indictment for promoting an online sportsbook by simply recommending them.
Gregory “Patchman” Roberts was among 34 charged in a sweeping investigation into a sports betting operative, Legends Sports, which authorities claim had operatives based in both the US and in Panama. Gambling911.com first broke the story Wednesday afternoon.
Law Enforcement Used Skype Wire Taps in Sports Betting Probe Tied to Legends
Law enforcement utilized wire tapping of Skype conversations in an international offshore gambling probe that resulted in charges against principals of Legends Sports in Panama and others.
Legends Sports: ‘All Players Funds Safe Following OKC Indictment’
The US Justice Department out of Oklahoma City filed a 96-page indictment against one of Central America’s oldest US-facing bookmaking operations. Legends Sports and 34 individuals connected to the lucrative wagering business were charged with running an illegal sports betting ring, a story first broke by Gambling911.com.
57 Charged With Operating Illegal Sports Betting Ring
From FBI Oklahoma Division….It is not immediately known if individuals arrested earlier in the day from Albany, New York were tied to this matter. Both men were charged with their role in an extensive sports betting ring with arrests that were taking place thoughout the country Wednesday. This story is very fluid....
Head man of TheGreek.com also named in indictment.
PokerStars Target Acquisition Atlantic Club The Only March Money Maker in AC
Atlantic City reported a sharp decline in revenues of 10.5 percent for the month of March yet its most troubled casino outside of the cash strapped Revel witnessed the only revenue increase.
The Atlantic Club Casino (formerly the Atlantic City Hilton) enjoyed a 33 percent jump in revenues for the month of March.
Breaking News: Sports Betting Agents Being Rounded Up Throughout Florida
Gambling911.com has learned that the Northern District of New York was in the process of rounding up sportsbook agents throughout the state of Florida and elsewhere.
Details were not immediately known, however, the indictments are currently under seal and G911 has been unable to obtain further information.
Man, Woman Found Dead in Revel Casino Hotel Identified
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (Associated Press) - Authorities have identified a man and woman found dead last weekend in a hotel room at Atlantic City's Revel casino.
Vincent Iappelli Jr., 56, of Ringwood, and Clarissa DelCollo, 22, of Hasbrouck Heights, were found Sunday morning by a housekeeper in a seventh-floor room, said Atlantic City Police Sgt. Monica McMenamin.
Police do not suspect foul play, McMenamin said, adding that neither person had signs of trauma or visible signs of injury, but investigators found illegal narcotics in the room.
Phil Ivey Wins 9th World Series of Poker Bracelet
Big name poker pro Phil Ivey managed to win his 9th World Series of Poker bracelet Wednesday World Series of Poker Asia-Pacific Event #3.
The victory yielded $51,840 in cash.
Ivey managed to fend off the likes of Daniel Negreanu to win the $2,200 Mixed Event.
Bodog Zone Features Faster Baccarat, Online Poker Product
The Bodog brand is set to launch a range of new products under the Bodog Zone moniker offering high-speed versions of the most popular online games including Baccarat and poker. In Asia, Baccarat is by far the biggest game played both on and offline but with complicated calculations between hands can be frustratingly slow.
Bodog’s new super-fast Baccarat has recently gone live in Asia via the Bodog brand’s Live Dealer casino. Zone Poker will launch later this year.
Latin Series of Poker 2013: 12 Package Guaranteed Satellites by Americas Cardroom
Americas Cardroom will be hosting a 12-package guaranteed mega satellite to the Latin Series of Poker Peru (LSOP) this Sunday April 14th at 6:00pm ET. The $50+$5 buy-in online poker satellite will guarantee that at least 12 lucky players will walk away with a $3,500 package to play in the $500,000 guaranteed land based Texas hold'em tournament in Lima, Peru from May 20th to 25th.
CakeBet.com Preparing to Launch BitCoin Online Casino
CakeBet.com, not to be confused with CakePoker.eu/Cake Gaming Whose banner appears below, is one of a handful of new BitCoin online casinos preparing to launch.
Adelson Says ‘Zero’ Contributions Made by Suen to Get Macau License
Testifying for a third day Tuesday, billionaire casino mogul Sheldon Adelson, 79, insisted everything was on the up-and-up in obtaining a license in the gambling Mecca of Macau.
Richard Suen, a one-time business associate, claims that he is owed US$328 million for helping the company win a casino operating license from China back in 2002.
When asked what contributions Suen made in getting the Las Vegas Sands license, Adelson responded “Zero”.
WSOP Asia-Pacific Caesars Cup: Phil Ivey, Joe Hachem Make Their Picks
Both Joe Hachem and Phil Ivey have made their selections for the 2013 WSOP Asia-Pacific Caesars Cup, taking place in Melbourne, Australia.
Hachem this week selected five-time WSOP gold bracelet winner Jeff Lisandro along with Jackie Glazier, Australia’s top female money earner in live tournaments.
Gambling911.com Marketing: A Glimpse at Readership Demographics April 9
Gambling911.com routinely pulls up random samplings of traffic stats to get a better feel for who is reading the site and what they are searching for. G911 covers the entire gamut of gambling, everything from odds on sports events to poker tournaments to the latest casino games to casino stocks to entertainment and political wagering odds. This traffic sampling covers the early evening hours of Tuesday April 9, 2013 (US Eastern Standard Time).
