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Online Gambling Foe Spencer Bachus Subject of Insider-Trading Probe
One of the online gambling industry’s most outspoken opponents, Republican Spencer Bachus of Alabama, is being investigated as part of an insider-trading probe.
Submitted by Guest on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 00:07
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Wikileaks Exposes Sheldon Adelson: Cable Discusses ‘Missteps’ in China
Shocking Wikipedia cable mentions Sheldon Adelson 'missteps' in China.
Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on Fri, 02/03/2012 - 12:10
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ESPN World Series of Poker Reporter Gets Reprimanded by Judge for Tweeting During Trial
Long time ESPN reporter and sports personality, Norman Chad, was reprimanded by a judge on Wednesday for tweeting during a burglary trial.
Submitted by Ace King on Thu, 02/02/2012 - 11:12
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Atlantic City’s Newest Casino Revel to Impose Term Limits on Employees
If you are thinking about getting a job at the all new Revel Casino in Atlantic City, you might want to think twice.
Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on Tue, 01/31/2012 - 16:51
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Magic KingDOME: Wife of Purple Lounge Casino Director Must Stand Trial After Disney 'Toilet" Incident
The wife of Media Corp PLC Non-Executive Director Chris Gorman will be forced to stand trial after an alleged sexual encounter and assault in Orlando.
Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on Tue, 01/31/2012 - 12:18
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Full Tilt Poker’s Chris Ferguson Allegedly Funneled $45 Million
US Feds allege Full Tilt Poker stakeholder and professional poker player Chris “Jesus” Ferguson was embroiled in an elaborate ponzi scheme.
Submitted by Ace King on Thu, 01/26/2012 - 10:51
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No Misconduct in Washington D.C. Online Poker Vote
The D.C. inspector general has determined that there is insufficient evidence” of any D.C. Council members “acted improperly or violated standards of conduct” as part of their vote to legalize online poker in the district.
Submitted by C Costigan on Mon, 01/23/2012 - 11:02
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Newt Gingrich Ex ‘Open Marriage’ Claims, Rick Perry Out and the Latest South Carolina Primary Odds
Appearing on ABC’s ‘Nightline’, GOP US Presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich’s ex wife claimed the candidate desired an “open marriage”.
Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 12:30
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PokerStars Assembles Panel to Meet With Disgruntled Players: CEO Exit Still a Mystery
You can’ fault PokerStars, the world’s largest real money poker room, for at least trying.
Submitted by Ace King on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 21:44
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Joe Hachem, Shane Warne Among the Finalists at their Own Charity Poker Events
Here is something sort of ironic as it relates to the 2012 Aussie Millions event. Joe Hachem nearly won his own charity event, finishing third.
Submitted by Ace King on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 19:53
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Phil Ivey Ex Not Happy With Divorce Settlement
Despite receiving millions of dollars and a $1.2 million purse collection, Phil Ivey’s ex-wife Luciaetta Ivey does not believe the couple’s divorce settlement to be fair.
Submitted by Ace King on Sat, 12/31/2011 - 13:07
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Fellow Mormon Jon Huntsman Mocks Mitt Romney $10K Bet in Latest Campaign Ad (Video)
GOP candidate for US President and former Utah Governor, Jon Huntsman, was quick to release an ad mocking Mitt Romney’s $10K bet offer to Texas Governor Rick Perry.
Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 12:39
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French Gambler Sues Government Over Poker Sites: Defendant in MGM Suit Uses Condom Defense
A French gambler has sued the Government claiming it failed to prevent him from accessing online poker sites in that country.
Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 11:32
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Romney Flip Flops on 10K Bet
US Presidential candidate Mitt Romney stirred up controversy Saturday evening during a nationally televised GOP debate by offering to bet fellow candidate Rick Perry $10,000
Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on Sun, 12/11/2011 - 20:09
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PokerStars Cracks Down on Tournament Leaderboard Competition Abuse
The world’s largest online poker room, PokerStars, announced this week it will begin cracking down on Tournament Leaderboard Competition abuse. So what exactly is going on?
Submitted by Ace King on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 10:08
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Only Two Customers Follow Through With Account Closures at Bodog Following Controversy
A public outcry from the online poker community regarding Bodog Poker’s implementation of “anonymous software” has resulted in all but two customers actually closing their accounts, according to the CalvinAyre.com website.
Submitted by C Costigan on Thu, 12/08/2011 - 10:24
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PokerFuse.com: Anonymous Poker is No Longer Online Poker
The popular PokerFuse.com website offered up its opinion on the controversy surrounding Bodog Poker’s apparently “not-so-anonymous” tables. It’s no longer poker.
Submitted by Ace King on Wed, 12/07/2011 - 11:51
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CNN Puts More Pressure on Bachus, Pelosi Regarding Insider Trading and Congress
Following a “60 Minutes” report, CNN’s Anderson Cooper on Thursday night made insider trading and Congress his top story of the evening.
Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on Thu, 12/01/2011 - 20:15
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Albert Pujols’s Superagent Called “King of Sleaze Mountain” (Latest Odds)
Albert Pujols prop betting odds were being offered up at Sportsbook.com following reports of alleged misconduct by his superagent Dan Lozano.
Submitted by Dan Shapiro on Fri, 11/25/2011 - 20:58
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The Phil Ivey Porn: Not Quite But Close (Video)
A member of the popular TwoPlusTwo.com posting forum recently stumbled upon a Phil Ivey look-a-like….in none other than a porn.
Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on Mon, 11/21/2011 - 13:15
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World Wide Wagering Does Not Suspend Use of Alleged Rigged Online Casino Software (Correction)
One of three online gambling companies named in a Pittsburgh Tribune-Review report last week that utilized the online casino software platform BLR Technologies as terminated its relationship with the company.
Submitted by C Costigan on Sun, 11/20/2011 - 21:04
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Senate Reacts Following Spencer Bachus Insider Trading Allegations
Bill would prohibit members and White House employees from investing based on private information or from passing that information along to others for investment purposes.
Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on Fri, 11/18/2011 - 22:16
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Barney Frank Urges Spencer Bachus: Take Up Bill On Insider Trading (Video)
Barney Frank urged his fellow Congressman Spencer Bachus to take up a bill regarding politicians being banned from insider trading.
Submitted by C Costigan on Thu, 11/17/2011 - 20:21
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Spencer Bachus: 60 Minutes Segment a Hit Job
Alabama Republican Congressman and strong advocate for online gambling prohibition, Spencer Bachus, denied he engaged in any form of “insider trading”.
Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on Wed, 11/16/2011 - 22:50
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Bachus Back Against The Wall: "I'm not Going to Let People Distort What I Do.”
During the financial crisis, Spencer Bachus was in a closed door meeting with Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke that was so secretive cellphones and blackberries were confiscated.
Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on Wed, 11/16/2011 - 12:22
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