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Online Gambling News: Lock Poker Extends 4K Bonus, Battle of Ronin Through July
This is the latest gambling news as published June 29, 2012 during the 11 am EST hour that includes big news regarding Lock Poker’s extension of its uber popular 200 percent signup bonus that pays up to US$4000 into the month of July (2012). Please follow us on Twitter here for up-to-the-minute breaking news.
Additionally, The Battle of Ronin has also been extended.
What exactly is The Battle of Ronin you ask?
The Big One For One Drop – No Limit Hold’em 2012 Kicks Off Sunday
The largest single buy-in poker tournament, The Big One For One Drop – No Limit Hold’em is set to kick off this coming Sunday July 1, 2012 and will conclude on Tuesday.
Approximately four dozen players have already put in $1 million each to take part in this much ballyhooed World Series of Poker event that is actually stealing away some of the Main Event’s thunder.
Online Poker Promotions – July 2012: $100K and 65K Guarantees Extended
As always, Cake Poker has tons of online poker promotions for July 2012 with $100K and 65K guarantees extended. Cake is also starting satellite tournaments for the England Poker Open and Battle of Malta.
Michael Mizrachi Wins The Poker Players Championship at WSOP 2012
Michael Mizrachi has won the 2012 WSOP: The Poker Players Championship and the $1,451,527 that came with it. For Mizrachi, this is his 3rd bracelet in three years.
Mizrachi defeated Chris Klodnicki Thursday night. Andy Bloch finished in 3rd place.
Introducing GoldenNuggetPoker.com
Golden Nugget, Inc. and Landry’s, Inc. have announced the launch of the online poker website GoldenNuggetPoker.com in anticipation of the US market opening up for real cash play across a broad range of states including Nevada and Nevada. Online poker became legal in Delaware today (June 28, 2012).
The Poker Players Championship 2012 Down to 3
The Poker Players Championship 2012 was down to just three players after 5 pm PST including Michael Mizrachi, Andy Bloch and Chris Klodnicki.
These three individuals have won over $19.2 million between them and stand to win another $2 million and some change total when all is said and done.
1st place gets $1,451,527, 2nd gets $896,935, 3rd gets $561,738.
Ladbrokes Share Price Plummets 12 Percent: Weak Margins Cited
Ladbrokes, one of the UK’s largest bookmakers, saw its shares fall almost 12 per cent after issuing a profit warning due to declining revenues in its online business.
From Christopher Thompson of the Financial Times:
Gambling News – Bookies, Bettors Thrilled That Late NFL Games Pushed Back 10 Minutes
This is the latest gambling news as published June 28, 2012 during the 4 pm EST hour. Please follow us on Twitter here for up-to-the-minute breaking news.
Sports Bettors, Bookies Alike Rejoice Over Sunday Late NFL Games Being Pushed Back 10 Minutes
Online Poker Now Legal in Delaware: Governor Signs Bill Into Law
DOVER, Del. (AP) — Gov. Jack Markell has signed a bill authorizing online betting in Delaware and more venues for sports wagering and other gambling.
Markell signed the measure Thursday, less than 24 hours after it narrowly passed the state Senate. The Senate vote was marred by controversy as a Democratic lawmaker who opposed the bill mistakenly voted for it, thinking he was voting for an amendment instead.
Latest Gambling News – Is EU Really Planning to Reign in Offshore Online Gambling Sites
This is the latest gambling news as published June 28, 2012 during the Noon EST hour includes a plan by the EU to crush online gambling businesses...or maybe not. Please follow us on Twitter here for up-to-the-minute breaking news.
The EU Wants to Reign in Illegal Online Gambling Websites
Delaware Online Poker Roll Call Vote Could be Rescinded: ‘Sorry, I Meant to Vote No’
Just when we thought online poker was about to easily become legal in the state of Delaware following yesterday’s vote in the Senate, one of the Senators has come forward to proclaim that he “accidently voted ‘yes’ when he meant to vote ‘no’.”
Say what?
Latest Gambling News – Delaware Online Poker, The Poker Players Championship
This is the latest gambling news as published June 28, 2012 during the 10 am EST hour including Delaware online poker and WSOP updates. Please follow us on Twitter here for up-to-the-minute breaking news.
The Poker Players Championship – WSOP 2012 Final Table Determined
Pam Anderson is Back With BamPoker.com
Pam Anderson got into the online poker game a few years back – courtesy of Doyle Brunson - and that lasted about a month as the Unlawful Internet Gaming Enforcement Act (UIGEA) was passed shortly thereafter.
Now Pamela Anderson is back with BamPoker.com, part of the Facebook social gaming market.
Social casino games are reportedly played by 13 percent of all gamers.
WSOP The Poker Players Championship: Viktor Blom Just Barely All-In
After leading with chips heading into Wednesday’s WSOP The Poker Players Championship, online poker phenom Viktor “Isildur1” Blom was clinging to life just before the dinner break with just 14 players left.
The good news for Blom is that he’s guaranteed at least $105,235, as are the remaining players.
California Resurrecting Online Poker Bill From the Dead
With news that the state of Delaware is on the cusp of legalizing online poker following a measure sailing through the Senate on Wednesday, California is trying desperately to resurrect its own Web poker bill, one fraught with opposition.
Full Tilt Poker Defendant John Campos Gets Sentenced to Three Months Prison
A former Utah banker, John Campos, has been sentenced to three months prison time for his role in an alleged money laundering scheme involving online poker rooms PokerStars, Full Tilt Poker and UB.com.
Campos was sentenced Wednesday in Manhattan. The former vice chairman of SunFirst Bank in St. George pleaded guilty in March to a misdemeanor gambling charge.
Online Poker Bill Passes in Delaware Senate
Amendments attached to a bill that would expand gambling in the state of Delaware while offering online poker for residents of that state have been stricken. The measure itself passed and is widely expected to be signed into law by Governor Markell shortly as his administration is heavily backing said legislation. The Senate passed this bill by a vote of 14-6-1. The bill was passed without amendments.
Online Poker Progressive Rake Race: Introducing The Beast
Dubbed “The Beast”, the online poker room with the fastest payouts on Earth, Americas Cardroom, has just unleashed a new progressive rake race that goes into effect July 1. It promises to be the first ever progressive points race that will continually grow from player’s shared jackpot contribution.
Phil Hellmuth in Bad Shape Coming Into The Poker Players Championship: Viktor Blom Leads
Phil Hellmuth, looking for his 13th record World Series of Poker bracelet, can’t be feeling too confident entering today’s Poker Players Championship.
Out of 26 players, he is number 26 in the chip count.
Hellmuth tweeted soon after the event ended for the day Tuesday:
I'm in my car in the Rio parking lot crying. Blessings all around me, BUT all I can see right now is that "I deserved better today..."
What is Delaware House Bill 333, the Allowance of Legalized Online Poker, Lotteries
[Update: June 27, 2012 - 1:30 pm EST - No vote yet on this bill, still awaiting vote] A number of Gambling911.com readers are wondering what exactly the critical Delaware House Bill 333 allows for. We already know that online poker will be permitted under this measure for residence of the First State.
Online Poker to be Voted on Today in Delaware Senate
Following a delayed vote on Tuesday, a measure to legalize online poker in the state of Delaware will be first on the Senate’s agenda. BREAKING NEWS ON THIS MATTER COULD BE APPEARING ON OUR TWITTER FEED FIRST SO PLEASE FOLLOW HERE.
The online poker measure, House Bill 333, is part of more expansive gambling legislation strongly backed by the Markell administration, which includes offering casino gambling in additional locations as well as widening sports wagering options.
Shuffle Master Terminates Deal With Ongame Poker
(Market Watch) - Shuffle Master, Inc. (nasdaq global select market:SHFL) ("Shuffle Master" or the "Company") today announced that after careful consideration it has decided not to proceed with the acquisition of Ongame Network Limited.
The Poker Players Championship 2012: Andy Bloch, Michael Mizrachi on Top
The Poker Players Championship 2012 WSOP event was down to 37 players at press time with noted pros Andy Bloch and Michael Mizrachi leading the pack.
Other notable names among the remaining 37 were Phil Hellmuth (16th among the chip leaders) and Phil Ivey (30th out of 36).
Winner takes home over $1.4 million. 16 players will cash out at a minimum of $91,549.
The defending champion Brian Rast was all in preflop and up against Ben Yu before he found himself eliminated in 38th place.
- Nagesh Rath, Gambling911.com
Internet Poker Bill Vote Delayed in Delaware
A Senate vote to delay Internet poker in the state of Delaware has been delayed.
The absence of one key Democratic leader raised concerns over whether there would be enough votes to pass the measure through.
The Associated Press reported:
World Series of Poker Twitter Wars Get Ugly
The World Series of Poker Twitter battles are getting mighty ugly with no sign of waning.
Microgaming Terminates Contract with 5050Poker: Issues Statement
As Gambling911.com reported last week, 5050Poker and Microgaming have severed ties, yet oddly enough the 5050Poker site remains up and running with the Microgaming logo appearing at the bottom.
2012 WSOP Updates: Henry Lu, Oleksii Kovalchuk Latest Bracelet Winners
Henry Lu has won his first bracelet at the No Limit Hold’em Event #43 while Oleksii Kovalchuk won his at the Event #42: Omaha/Seven Card Stud Hi-Low 8 or Better.
Lu, a 22-year-old New Yorker, walked away with $654,380.
Delaware Senate to Vote on Internet Poker, Web Gambling Today
A bill to legalize online poker and other forms of Web gambling will be voted on in the state Senate on Tuesday (June 26, 2012). It is widely expected to pass.
The bill cleared a Senate committee Wednesday despite complaints from church leaders who say it is morally wrong. Delaware's harness racing industry also opposes the bill, saying its members wouldn't get a fair share of the gambling proceeds.
Hollywood Poker Closes but Players Funds Appear Safe at RedKings.com
Another one bites the dust as Hollywood Poker has shut its doors for good. But unlike Purple Lounge Poker Room and Casino, which abruptly shut down last month leaving players high and dry, customer funds at Hollywood will be transferred over to RedKings.com.
Online Poker Bad Beat Jackpot Pays Lucky Player $65,072 at Americas Cardroom
Yet another player has hit it big playing the online poker bad beat jackpot at Americas Cardroom.
