Top Gambling Stories – May 29
These are the top gambling news stories as they happen at Gambling911.com for the overnight period of May 29, 2013 into the AM hours. Follow us on Twitter here.
*Massachusetts Ready to Add Online Gambling Proposal - The Massachusetts Senate Republican four-member group will introduce a proposal to regulate online gambling, as amendment to the 2014-budget plan prepared by the Senate Democrats (Read More)
*Claims Process for Those Seeking Funds From Full Tilt Poker Moving at Snail’s Pace: Update of Sorts – Not exactly anything new on the Full Tilt Poker payout process, however, the Claims Administrator, Garden City Group, did update their website on Wednesday (May 29) with the following notice:
Important Update About the Claims Process
GCG recently received data from Full Tilt Poker with respect to United States players. GCG is reviewing the data with the Asset Forfeiture Unit of the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York (the "USAO") and the Asset Forfeiture and Money Laundering Section of the United States Department of Justice (the "DOJ") to ensure that it is interpreted accurately and to develop an appropriate calculation formula for payments. The data is extensive and it will take some time to complete the review. GCG is working expeditiously with the USAO and DOJ so that the claims process can commence as soon as possible.
Please continue to check this website for updates regarding this administration. Once the claim process begins, claimants will be able to submit Petitions for Remission electronically through this website.
*Internet Cafes Must File New Registration in Ohio - The Attorney General says the more than 600 internet cafes in Ohio must file new affidavits with his office by next month, even as new legislation could put them out of business forever. Read More From WKSU
*Adrian Peterson Says He is Close to 100 Percent: Vikings Now at 6-1 Odds to Win NFC North - Adrian Peterson was back on the practice field Wednesday for the Minnesota Vikings, just three months after having surgery for a sports hernia, and told reporters he's close to 100 percent. Just yesterday the Vikings were listed at +450 odds of winning the NFC North, but the value has gotten even greater with Sportsbook now listing them at 6/1 odds. Minnesota finished 2nd in the NFC North last season.
*Indiana Pacers Will Pay 10-1 Odds With a 2013 NBA Championship Win – With the NBA Eastern Conference Championship series tied at 2-2, there are certainly those who think Indiana can advance and go on to beat the San Antonio Spurs in the 2013 NBA Championship. At press time, Sportsbook.com was offering the potential to pay out $100 on a $10 bet or $1000 on a $100 bet but those Pacers backers better lock this price in now.
*Odds Growing Longer for Chicago Casino - Greg Hinz of Crane’s writes: “As long as lawmakers still are in Springfield, you can't rule anything out for sure. But the odds are getting longer that we'll see a big, new gambling hall down the way from that new DePaul Blue Demons basketball arena by McCormick Place.”
*Short Sellers Retreat From Zynga - Short interest in the San Francisco-based online social games operator pulled back more than 33 percent to 22.20 million shares. That was the lowest level of short interest since January. The number of shares sold short represented about four percent of the float. But days to cover was about one. (Source: BetZynga.com)
- Payton O’Brien, Gambling911.com Senior Reporter
