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What are some of the hottest headlines in the world of poker? Here you will find all the latest juicy stories along with other important news and tournament results. A must read for the poker enthusiast with articles published throughout the day.
Poker Pro Kevin Boudreau Suffers Brain Hemorrhage While at WSOP
Shocking news confirmed Saturday by the poker community that pro Kevin “Phwap” Boudreau was hospitalized last week with severe bleeding in his brain. He suffered a brain hemorrhage while on a dinner break at this year’s World Series of Poker.
Top Gambling News: Zynga Downgrade, Facebook Upgrade, Wynn in Mass
These are the top gambling news stories here at Gambling911.com Sunday June 23, 2013. Follow us on Twitter here.
*Zynga and Facebook Good News, Bad News From Wall Street - Two social media companies looking to enter the real money online poker sector received important analyst updates on Friday, one good, one not so good.
86-Year-Old World Series of Poker Deal Struck by Car, Deceased
A beloved poker dealer at the World Series of Poker has been killed in a pedestrian accident after being struck by an automobile while crossing an intersection.
86-year-old Richard Charles Turnbull of Reno was hit by the car around 9:30 p.m. near Spring Valley Parkway and Rainbow Boulevard in Las Vegas.
The WSOP released the following statement upon learning of Turnbull’s death.
Top Gambling News: More Grizzly Details in Whitey Bulger Trial
These are the top gambling news stories here at Gambling911.com Saturday June 22, 2013 (overnight hours into the morning Eastern Standard Time). Follow us on Twitter here.
Top Gambling News: Bet365 Profits Leap by a Third, Eric Lindgren Wins at WSOP
These are the top gambling news stories here at Gambling911.com Friday June 21, 2013 (Afternoon Hours Eastern Standard Time). Follow us on Twitter here.
*Bet365 Sees Huge Profit Increase - Britain's biggest online bookmaker, Bet365, has seen profits leap by a third to £148m. This is despite the losses realized from their controlling interest in Stoke City FC.
Razer Goes All In With Online Poker
CARLSBAD, Calif.–Razer, one of the world’s pioneering supporters of e-Sports, and Marcel “The Flying Dutchman” Luske, one of the world’s most recognized and respected professional poker players, have formed an exploratory partnership to see how Razer can impact the world of online poker.
More Adelson: ‘Online Poker a Train Wreck, Toxic Cancer and Not a Game of Skill’
If you thought casino billionaire and big time GOP donor Sheldon Adelson was through with his rant regarding legalized online poker in the US, he actually decided to take things up a notch.
Speaking on Bloomberg Television Thursday, Adelson didn’t hold back. He denied any hidden agendas, referring to his initial rant on Forbes.com.
Adelson insists it’s mostly all about the potential harm inflicted on society.
Top Gambling News: Gangland Attack Victim Testifies at Whitey Bulger Trial
These are the top gambling news stories here at Gambling911.com Friday June 21, 2013 (Morning Hours Eastern Standard Time). Follow us on Twitter here.
Chris Christie Inflated Online Gambling Numbers Claims Brennan
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie released his forecast for taxes derived from online gambling over a one-year period, averaged after five years.
He anticipates the sector will take in $160 million.
Those numbers are actually down from $180 million.
But those figures might be inflated based on some other estimates.
Ultimate Poker is Giving Away $1 Million in Cash and Prizes
LAS VEGAS, NV - Ultimate Poker is giving away $1 million in cash and prizes during Million Dollar Summer, happening now at UltimatePoker.com.
2013 World Series of Poker to Set Record for Participation: 44 Year High
LAS VEGAS - The 44th annual World Series of Poker (WSOP) at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino has officially reached the halfway point, eclipsing more than a dozen records along the way and positioning this year’s slate of tournaments to become all-time highs.
Top Gambling News: Angry Reaction to Adelson Online Gambling Stance
These are the top gambling news stories here at Gambling911.com Thursday June 20, 2013 (Afternoon Eastern Standard Time). Follow us on Twitter here.
We’re Not in Kansas Any More: Zynga Acquires Spooky Cool Labs
Zynga has purchased Spooky Cool Labs and the 40-person talent pool that comes with the acquisition.
Spooky Cool Labs consists of the following tech geniuses, a la TechCrunch.com:
Top Gambling News: Kentucky Gets $6 Mil Online Poker Settlement
These are the top gambling news stories here at Gambling911.com Thursday June 20, 2013 (overnight and early morning hours Eastern Standard Time). Follow us on Twitter here.
Top Gambling News: Tom Schneider Eyes WSOP Player of Year Title
These are the top gambling news stories here at Gambling911.com Wednesday June 19, 2013 (afternoon hours Eastern Standard Time). Follow us on Twitter here.
Adelson Says Online Gambling ‘Fool’s Gold’: Wants New Federal Prohibition
One of the few casino giants opposed to legalized online gambling called the prospect of legalization “fool’s gold”.
Billionaire Sheldon Adelson, in an opinion piece on the Forbes.com website, says he “opposes the proliferation of online gambling”.
He writes:
Dan Kelly Doesn’t Care About ‘Silly Record’: 8 WSOP Cashes So Far
Poker pro Dan Kelly says he “doesn’t care about a silly record” when it comes to cashing in eight different World Series of Poker events this year.
The record, for those of you wondering, is 11 in a one summer period.
From CardPlayer.com:
Top Gambling News: Ultimate Poker Growth Stagnant, PokerStars Boosts Growth
These are the top gambling news stories here at Gambling911.com Wednesday June 19, 2013 (early morning hours Eastern Standard Time). Follow us on Twitter here.
Cake Poker Launches Blackjack Leaderboard, Adds Frequent Player Points
Popular online gaming site, Cake Poker has launched a Blackjack leaderboard alongside the introduction of its first casino player reward program. In addition, Cake has added a new Sunday 50 Seat Guaranteed satellite tournament that feeds its $75,000 GTD main event.
Top Gambling News: 7th 2013 WSOP Bracelet Win for Canada
These are the top gambling news stories here at Gambling911.com Tuesday June 18, 2013 (afternoon hours Eastern Standard Time). Follow us on Twitter here.
Top Gambling News: Hitman Tells All in Bulger Case, Treasury Denies Bitcoin ‘Assault’
These are the top gambling news stories here at Gambling911.com Tuesday June 18, 2013 (morning hours Eastern Standard Time). Follow us on Twitter here.
Alexandre Chieng Wins 2013 APPT Macau Main Event
Alexandre Chieng has won the 2013 APPT Macau Main Event and the $278,940 that comes with it.
Chieng also earned himself a seat into the Macau ACOP Main Event this coming October for his efforts.
To date, Chieng has won close to a half million dollars in live tournament play and has 17 cashes.
Kenneth Leong finishes 2nd and takes home $179,088.
Top Gambling News: PokerStars Sets New Record, Macau’s Dark Side
These are the top gambling news stories here at Gambling911.com Monday June 17, 2013 (afternoon Eastern Standard Time). Follow us on Twitter here.
Event #29 $5,000 H.O.R.S.E Controversy Over a Conversation in Russian (Video)
PokerNews.com reported on the controversy at Table 376 over two players speaking Russian to one another.
The problem at Event #29: $5000 H.O.R.S.E had to do with the fact that neither players were involved in the hands when speaking Russian.
Top Gambling News: No Voter Approval Needed for NY Gambling Expansion
These are the top gambling news stories here at Gambling911.com Sunday June 16, 2013. Follow us on Twitter here.
Mike Matusow has ‘Recovered’ After Full Tilt Poker Fiasco
Poker pro Mike “The Mouth” Matusow tells CardPlayer.com he has finally recovered after the Full Tilt Poker shutdown and indictments of April 15, 2011.
Cake Poker Launches Blackjack Leaderboard Introduces Casino Frequent Player Points and New 50 Seat GTD Tournament
Popular online gaming site, Cake Poker (CakePoker.eu) has launched a Blackjack leaderboard alongside the introduction of its first casino player reward program. In addition, Cake has added a new Sunday 50 Seat Guaranteed satellite tournament that feeds its $100,000 GTD main event.
New Jersey Sets Deadline for Online Gambling Partnerships
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — (Associated Press) - Internet gambling isn’t expected to start in New Jersey until around Thanksgiving, but Atlantic City’s 12 casinos must move fast to line up partners for their online operations.
The state Gaming Enforcement Division has told the casinos they have until June 30 to arrange Internet gambling deals.
Top Gambling News: Small Print for New York Gambling Pact Gives Gifts to Unions
These are the top gambling news stories here at Gambling911.com Saturday June 15, 2013. Follow us on Twitter here.
llinois Gambling Expansion, Online Poker Bill Dead Due to ‘Lost House Staffer’
Illinois Governor Pat Quinn may very well have approved a bill expanding gambling in his state and quite possibly allowing Web wagering as well, if not for a “lost House staffer”.
Quinn said he had reached agreement on “language I could live with” with state Rep. Robert Rita (D-Blue Island), the chief House sponsor but…
