Oregon State Lottery Dependent on Gambling Addicts
PORTLAND, Ore. (Associated Press) — The Oregon Lottery is beginning an aggressive campaign to upgrade video lottery machines and bring in more players, even as research suggests that a relatively small group of problem gamblers supply a huge portion of lottery revenue.
The Oregonian reports that consultants found the biggest chunk of video lottery players park in front of a machine and gamble alone until all their money is gone.
Report: Gamblers in 23 Other States Tried to Play With Online Sites in NJ
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (Associated Press) — Would-be gamblers from at least 23 states tried to log onto casino gambling websites in the first night of New Jersey's test of online betting.
Multi-State Slot Jackpots Could Come to NJ in Wake of NV Decision
LAS VEGAS — (Associated Press) - In a decision being watched by New Jersey and other states, Nevada gambling regulators this week approved regulations to let slot machine makers and keno companies widen prize pools and offer mega-sized jackpots across state lines.
Adelson Pledge: ‘Willing to Spend Whatever it Takes’ to Eradicate Online Gambling
Casino magnate Sheldon Adelson told Forbes.com’s Nathan Vardi Friday, he will spend whatever it takes to eliminate legalized online gambling from the US landscape.
Officials Begin Poker Cheating Probe at Deadwood Casino
DEADWOOD, S.D. (Associated Press) — South Dakota's gambling commission is looking into reports of cheating at poker tables in the western gambling town of Deadwood.
The state Commission on Gaming has received numerous informal complaints in the past couple of years of players working together in poker games to obtain the chips of opponents, Commissioner Dennis Duncan said.
New Jersey Blackout Throws Wrench in Online Gambling Plans: Some Glitches
Just as a number of websites were set to launch an initial trial of online gambling in New Jersey, a blackout shut off power to a number of towns along the Hudson River. Of course, there were questions as to whether the affected area would be able to access these sites considering their close proximity to the border.
Ultimate Gaming and Trump Taj Mahal Bring Real Money Online Casino to NJ
LAS VEGAS - Ultimate Gaming and Trump Taj Mahal Associates LLC announced today that Ultimate Casino will launch real-money online casino games in New Jersey via Ultimate Casino (online at UCasino.com) with an invitation-only trial period commencing on Thursday November 21, 2013.
The trial period will last for a minimum of five days and, subject to the approval of the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement, Ultimate Casino will thereafter be permitted to go fully live in New Jersey.
Deja Woo: Gambling911.com and Bodog Raids, Perfect Together (Video)
One would think that the Philippines government would have more important things to do than conduct a nonsensical raid on Bodog’s offices Thursday evening. After all, that island nation was just hit with the worst typhoon ever recorded and the devastation is something few of us can grasp, not to mention that Bodog’s Founder, Calvin Ayre, just pledged $1 million to Typhoon Yolanda relief efforts.
New Jersey Becomes Third and Biggest State to Begin Offering Online Gambling
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (Associated Press) — For the first time, people in New Jersey will be able to click a mouse or swipe a screen to gamble online.
A five-day trial period of Internet gambling begins at 6 p.m. Thursday when players invited by casinos to test their systems make real-money bets online.
NFL Player Fines Lines: Sports Fans Can Now Bet on Week 12 Fines
Quite an innovation from our friends at SportsBettingOnline.com, the same folks who pay 10 percent cash back weekly on all bets, WIN or LOSE. You can now bet on total fines racked up in Week 12 of NFL play, plus a number of other fine-related prop bets. Be sure to scroll down for important new bonus offers now being offered by SportsBettingOnline.com just in time for the h
Survey Says: NJ Gamblers Know Atlantic City Brands but Nothing About Online Plans
(London) - While Atlantic City casinos have a high prompted recognition rate amongst New Jersey gamblers, over 50% of players know nothing about the casinos’ plans to go online starting next week.
Chavit Singson Gang Allegedly Orchestrates Raid on Bodog in Manila – G911 World Exclusive
Gambling911.com sources in the Philippines have confirmed that offices of Bodog in Manila have been raided and those within the company are pointing the finger at former Philippines "Gangster Governor" Chavit Singson as the mastermind behind this action.
Casino Bigwigs to Battle Billionaire GOP Donor Adelson in War on Internet Gambling
Casino operators gathered in DC on Tuesday evening to develop a strategy against GOP billionaire donor and Chairman of the Las Vegas Sands, Sheldon Adelson.
In recent days, Adelson has threatened to lobby against the multi-billion dollar industry in an effort to prevent legalization within the US. Nevada and Delaware have both started offering real money Web gambling while New Jersey is set to do so by the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
Moooonlighting Mobster-Cattle Rancher Convicted in Racketeering Trial
(Associated Press) - A former mob associate who spent over a decade posing as a cattle rancher in Idaho has been convicted of federal charges including the attempted murder of a man who became the boss of the New England Mafia.
Enrico Ponzo was convicted Wednesday after a month long racketeering trial.
Two More Casinos Approved for Online Gambling in New Jersey
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (Associated Press) - New Jersey approved two additional casinos Wednesday to conduct Internet gambling, bringing the total to seven so far.
But last-minute testing that was to continue late into the night might knock some out of the running for Thursday night's launch of a five-day test period, also called soft play.
David Rebuck, director of the state Division of Gaming Enforcement, said his office was testing the systems of the seven casinos.
HostGator Experiences 2nd Outage in Six Months: Many Gambling Affiliates Down
A number of online gambling affiliate websites were down after 11:15 am EDT Wednesday due to an outage with Web hosting site HostGator.com.
HostGator.com was reporting that at least three of their servers had experienced an outage but countless site operators have been affected.
Robert De Niro's Failed Audition as Sonny Corleone in 'The Godfather' Surfaces (Video)
Robert De Niro didn’t get the part of Sonny Corleone in the classic 1972 film “The Godfather”.
A failed audition tape surfaced this week, which showed De Niro, in his late 20’s, is seen spinning around in front of the cameras wearing a black trilby hat and a buttoned-up grey shirt. While the performance may have been good, it wasn't enough to make the cut.
De Niro would go on to win the part in "The Godfather"'s second installment, a role that would ultimately lead to an Academy Award.
Foreign Online Gambling Bill to be Introduced in New Jersey
New Jersey state Senator Raymond Lesniak (D-Union) is set to introduce new legislation that would allow residents of jurisdictions where online gambling is legal outside the US to play with individuals based inside of New Jersey. The official announcement was slated for 10:30 am EST Thursday.
The move would help create a more expansive pool of players, especially with online poker where volume is most needed.
American Gaming Association Responds to Adelson Anti-Online Gambling Effort
The American Gaming Association (AGA) has issued a statement in the wake of casino magnate and GOP bigwig donor Sheldon Adelson’s threat to launch a media blitz against legalization of online gambling in the USA.
The AGA state:
Philly Mobster Asks Why He Should Go to Prison for Something PA Will Soon Make Legal
With the announcement that the state of Pennsylvania is pushing to legalize gambling in bars, Philly Mobster George Borgesi questioned why he should be going to prison for essentially engaging in the same type of business model.
"So what are we doing here?" he asked a reporter Tuesday during a break from his retrial on racketeering conspiracy charges.
From the Philadelphia Inquirer:
Mobster Frank ‘Bobo’ Marrapese Sentenced to 9 Years for Role in Sports Betting Ring
PROVIDENCE – (Associated Press) - A reputed New England mobster was sentenced to nine years in prison after pleading guilty on Monday in connection with an illegal sports betting ring.
Frank "Bobo" Marrapese, 70, pleaded guilty before Superior Court Judge William E. Carnes Jr. to five counts of extortion conspiracy and one count each of racketeering conspiracy and conspiracy to commit criminal usury.
Latest Federal Internet Gambling Bill Proposes Taxation: Reid Working on Measure
LAS VEGAS — (Associated Press) - If Congress makes no progress on a national framework for online gambling this session, it won’t be for a lack of legislation.
Countdown to Legalized Real Money Online Gambling in New Jersey – Starts Nov
Real money online gambling is set to launch on November 26 in the state of New Jersey following an initial trial. We can only hope this launch goes off better than what we witnessed with the much ballyhooed Affordable Healthcare website kickoff back on October 1, a site that still doesn’t quite work.
Gambling Magnate Sheldon Adelson to Battle Online Gambling as NJ Sites Set to Launch
One of the biggest GOP donors, casino billionaire Sheldon Adelson, is preparing to leverage his power by approaching Congress in an effort to ban Internet gambling in the US.
Purple Gang Mobster Shot Dead in Bronx: Brother Killed Up to 70 People
A violent thug involved in the Harlem and Bronx trade during the 70’s and 80’s was found shot execution-style in his head late Friday night.
Those in New Jersey Border Towns May Not be Able to Gamble Online
ATLANTIC CITY — (Associated Press) - New Jersey is deadly serious about making sure anyone who gambles online once Internet betting begins this week is physically within the state. And the technology designed to ensure it may freeze some bettors out of the action unless they move farther away from the state’s borders.
Bookies in Tears Following 'Miracle in Auburn' (Video)
With Auburn the most wagered on side in this weekend’s College Football slate, bookies were slamming their heads against the wall following an unprecedented 4th quarter come-from-behind 20 points scored by the Georgia Bulldogs that resulted in a one-point lead for Georgia. Bookies were beginning to celebrate.
NJ Loses Another Battle on Sports Betting Front: Supreme Court Unlikely to Take Case
More bad news for the state of New Jersey and its efforts to legalize sports betting as a Third Circuit Court of Appeals denied a bid for a full rehearing.
The Court ruled Friday:
Former Utah AG Mark Shurleff Denies Role in Online Poker Payment Scheme (Video)
In 2009, St. George-based SunFirst Bank began processing payments to online poker players to the tune of $200 million dollars, resulting in what would ultimately become known as “Black Friday”. The US Attorneys Office in the Southern District of New York indicted a number of key executives at three big US-facing online poker rooms including the co-owner of SunFirst Bank, Jeremy Johnson.
Some Visa and Mastercard Credit Card Issuing Banks Won’t Process for US Online Gambling Sites
American Express Co., Wells Fargo & Co (NYSE:WFC), Credit card issuers, Bank of America Corp (NYSE:BAC) and eBay Inc (NASDAQ:EBAY)’s PayPal won't be permitting transactions for online gambling sites located in the United States, at least for now.
