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Man Admits Bringing Counterfeit Chips to Casino Then Flushing Them Down Toilet
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — (Associated Press) - A man admitted Thursday that he brought millions of dollars in counterfeit poker chips to use in a casino's poker tournament, a scheme that was uncovered when he clogged a pipe by flushing the chips down the toilet in his hotel room.
Corner Bookie Could Become Extinct Like the Dodo Bird Thanks to Augur
The local corner bookie may soon be gone thanks to the fall introduction of Augur. And it’s not just the local bookmaker who needs to worry. Vegas and the online operators have something to fear as well.
What’s Augur?
Phil Mickelson, Billy Walters ‘Insider Trading’ Probe Continues
An FBI and SEC investigation is ongoing as to whether golfer Phil Mickelson received insider trading tips from Nevada-based professional sports bettor Billy Walters.
LatestCasinoBonuses.com Lists its 1,000th Online Casino
In the world of online gambling there are those casino affiliates that stand out above the rest and LatestCasinoBonuses.com (LCB) is among them. The site, established in 2006, has grown over the years and is a 2-time winner of iGB’s Best Casino Affiliate award. The last year has been filled with accomplishments for LCB and now the team is proud to announce that it has reached yet another milestone by listing its 1,000th online casino!
Full Tilt Poker Changes Rewards Structure
Leading online poker site Full Tilt Poker announced changes in its rewards structure on the same day its parent company Amaya Gaming revealed it would be diving head first into the Daily Fantasy Sports space with the acquisition of existing brand Victiv.com.
PokerStars Parent Company Amaya Acquires Daily Fantasy Sports Site Victiv
Amaya Gaming announced Friday morning it has acquired Austin, Texas-based Daily Fantasy Sports site Victiv.com, a company that itself was founded by former poker players.
NFL Worst Defenses in 2015 – Daily Fantasy NFL Quarterback Picks
The NFL’s worst defense in 2015 are expected to be the Atlanta Falcons, Jacksonville Jaguars, Tennessee Titans, Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers (not necessarily in that order).
Honorable mentions go out to the Oakland Raiders, who could see improvements, and the New Orleans Saints.
For Daily Fantasy Sports fanatics, you will want to consider the opposing offenses when going up against any of these five teams.
Dan Bilzerian Does Not Have an STD: Sues Website That Claims Otherwise
Poker pro Dan Bilzerian, who got his own Emojis this week, has filed a lawsuit against a website claiming he caught a sexual transmitted disease (also known as an STD).
That website is none other than The Dirty, which some say kicked off the Bilzerian phenomenon. The Dirty has long been known to bust on Bilzerian.
Donald Trump Once Wanted to Go to War With NFL
GOP Presidential candidate and current frontrunner Donald Trump will be featured Thursday on a special “Rachel Maddow” archives show (MSNBC 9 pm EST) that includes footage of the Donald discussing how he wished to go to war with the might National Football League.
That didn’t exactly work out.
Trump is seen in the 1980’s footage discussing his purchase of the New York area's USFL team, the New Jersey Generals.
Poker Playboy, Instagram Sensation Dan Bilzerian Gets Own Emojis
Poker pro Dan Bilzerian, the so-called “King of Instagram”, has gotten his very own Emojis that can be downloaded via one of two apps.
Gambler Hits Two Huge Parlays at BetOnline: Wins Nearly $200K
Talk about a massive win betting on a series of games. One player at BetOnline.ag just won two huge parlays, each with a risk of $1000 and $4810, respectively.
中文代理與玩家刮起比特幣充值浪潮
自從加入了匿名貨幣比特幣轉賬方式，PayPerHeadAgents.com的代理服務業務有所增長。尤其對中文玩家而言更為明顯。
世界最大規模的比特幣交易所BTCChina的首席執行官 Bobby Lee說：“這都是關於貿易，關於波動性，關於盈利 - - 低價買入，高價賣出。”
上週CNN採訪了Lee並報道了比特幣使用現象。PayPerHeadAgent.com的代表Federico Gomez則表示，現在是時候推廣比特幣服務在博彩業的廣泛使用。
他告訴Gambling911.com整體行業是不願意提供比特幣服務。但首次收到有更多玩家使用並增長達百分之十時是由Gambling911.com提供的消息，通過這消息我們能更快整合我們的數據。
Gomez並沒有評論已經使用比特幣的用戶的百分比，但他表示數字非常樂觀。
PayPerHeadAgent’s表示其中一大部分使用者可能是來源於中國玩家或華裔。
CNN指出在中國地區，比特幣已經迅速普及。可能是因為它擁有世界上最高的智能手機普及率。據Goldman公司一份報告稱，大約有80%的比特幣交易量都是人民幣兌換。
Bitcoin Hot With Chinese Gamblers, Bookies, Pay Per Heads
Ever since adding the anonymous digital currency Bitcoin, Pay Per Head service PayPerHeadAgents.com says its business has increased. Nowhere is this more obvious than with the Chinese gambler.
It's all "about trading, about volatility, about making a profit -- buy low, sell high," said Bobby Lee, CEO of BTCChina, the world's largest Bitcoin exchange.
Pay Per Head is All About Lines
There are many moving parts in a successful pay per head business such as software, hardware, infrastructure, backup systems, wagering clerks, payment options… but the MVP at the end of the day is lines.
Casino Revenues Finally Up in Atlantic City
(Associated Press) - Data released Wednesday by New Jersey regulators shows the casinos won $257.5 million from gamblers last month, compared to $238.3 million in July 2014. The numbers were aided by $12.5 million in Internet gambling winnings, an increase of more than 24 percent over July 2014.
But when the four casinos that were operating in July 2014 that have since closed are included in the calculations, the July 2015 casino revenue fell 6.1 percent from a year ago.
China’s Devaluing of Its Currency Leads to Dropping Share Prices at Wynn
Wynn Resorts, which generates more than half its revenue from the Chinese gambling hub of Macau, slipped $2.39 on news Tuesday that the Chinese government would be devaluing its currency.
DeCavalcante Crime Family Boss John Riggi Dies: Was Not Inspiration for ‘Sopranos’
The one time crime boss of a family once believed to have inspired the hit series “The Sopranos” has passed away at the age of 90.
John Riggi of Edison, New Jersey was confirmed dead by the Corsentino Home for Funerals in Elizabeth, N.J. at the age of 90.
Riggi had served 20 years for racketeering with additional terms tacked on for complicity in contract killings. He was released in 2012.
Of All The Presidential Candidates, Chris Christie is the Most Gambling-Friendly
This is one article in an ongoing Gambling 911 series on 2016 Presidential candidates and their views on gambling issues.
Of all the candidates running for the 2016 Republican Presidential nomination, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is by far the most gambling-friendly.
Online Poker: 10 Days of Free Buys as Super Series Returns
San Jose, Costa Rica – When they said the best things in life are free, they were clearly talking about Americas Cardroom's latest offering.
Iowa, New Hampshire Polls Show Surge for Trump, Fiorina, Kasich: Latest GOP Odds
Scott Walker appears to be losing ground in Iowa as Donald Trump picks up the lead according to a new Suffolk University poll conducted August 7-10 immediately following Thursdays first GOP debate. Scott has dropped to second place at 12%. Trump was coming in at 17%.
Donald Trump Would be ‘Whiner in Chief’ as Odds Drop Off a Bit
Appearing on CNN Tuesday morning as part of a media blitz that included Fox News, GOP frontrunner for US President Donald Trump admitted he was the “Biggest Whiner”.
"I do whine because I want to win, and I'm not happy about not winning, and I am a whiner, and I keep whining and whining until I win," he said on CNN.
Bookie Tips: 5 Proven Strategies to Get Your Players Excited for NFL Season
I’m a big fan of per head services. The good providers will give you sharp lines, great customer service and let us do what we do best: manage our players and grow our customer base.
Ladbrokes Shares Fall 0.7 Percent on News of Huge Profit Plunge
Bookmaker Ladbrokes fell 0.7 percent on news of a 44-percent drop in adjusted first-half profit to 24.7 million pounds, reflecting less betting on football and a string of customer-friendly results. Its update was in-line with guidance.
The betting giant had already warned that its revenues were flat at £588.8 million coming into Tuesday's announced financials report.
PA Online Poker Bill Nearly Dead on Arrival
Efforts to legalize online poker will not go through in 2015 due to state budget constraints.
In an interview with CardPlayer, State rep John Payne ((R-District 106) says iPoker potential depends on what bills Governor Wolf and the General Assembly agree to include in the budget, and so far “nobody knows.”
DraftKings Millionaire Maker PGA Championship Contest: Turn $20 Into $1 Mil
It’s another Major golf event and that means Daily Fantasy Sports behemoth DraftKings.com will be featuring its Millionaire Maker PGA Championship contest whereby one lucky player gets to turn $20 million into $1 million.
Michigan Mafia to Blame for State Rep’s Sex With Gay Prostitute Scandal
Michigan State Representative Todd Courser (R-Lapeer) is blaming the East Lansing Mafia for trying to blackmail him because of his political beliefs.
“I see this as the way the establishment machine gets everyone to do what they are told to do and have no one question their authority,” says Courser.
Trump: ‘Megyn Kelly Should Apologize to Me’ After ‘Blood From Wherever’ Flap
GOP Presidential candidate and current frontrunner Donald Trump believes he is owed an apology from Fox News anchor and debate moderator Megyn Kelly after being asked about past disparaging remarks he has made against women, including calling television personality Rosie O’Donnell a “fat slob”.
Double Taxation Leads to Ladbrokes First Half Year Slump: Results Released
Investors are cringing ahead of UK bookmaker Ladbrokes release of first year financials Tuesday.
The betting giant has already warned that its revenues were flat at £588.8 million.
Not only did punters perform favorably during the first half of 2015, Ladbrokes and a number of its competitors were also hit by Chancellor George Osborne’s tax raids in December and March.
Son-In-Law of Late Mobster John Gotti Indicted on Charges of Racketeering
The son-in-law of late Mob kingpin John Gotti was formerly indicted over the weekend for his alleged role in a $4.2 million scrap metal processing fraud.
Paddy Power New Tagline: ‘You’re F***ing Welcome’
Controversial Irish bookmaker Paddy Power has released a new ad campaign with the tagline “You’re F***ing Welcome”. Because Gambling911.com is a family website, we can’ spell out the word featuring a few missing letters, but some of our more savvy readers can figure it out.
