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Online Gambling Firm Paddy Power Sending Dennis Rodman Back to North Korea
Irish online gambling company Paddy Power is sending retired NBA star Dennis Rodman back to North Korea to help coach the national basketball team there.
He'll spend several days helping train the North Korean basketball team, which will play at least one exhibition game against former NBA players in January, according to the company. Paddy Power sponsored Rodman’s last trip to the aptly titled “Hermit Kingdom” and this time will be shooting a documentary on the event.
Mobster was Left to be Eaten Alive by Ravenous Pigs
Reputed mobster Francesco Raccosta was beaten with iron bars by members of the Ndrangheta crime family in the Calabria region of Southern Italy.
They then tossed him inside a pig sty where he was left to be eaten alive by the hungry hogs.
The murder was allegedly carried out by mob boss Simone Pepe, 24, who has since confessed to the murder of Raccosta and three other men.
“It was so satisfying hearing him scream. Mamma Mia, he could scream!” Pepe is heard shouting on recorded wiretaps. “I didn’t see a f–king thing left.
New App Bravo Poker Live Shows Casino Waiting Times
An ingenious new app lets gamblers know the various casino waiting times. The free iOS and Android app is called Bravo Poker Live and has all the makings of a huge hit.
Legal Online Bingo Site Luckity.com Opens to US Customers a la Churchill Downs
Now US players can enjoy online bingo from the comforts of their own home thanks to Luckity.com, a legal US-based website that comes to us courtesy of Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby.
The online bingo industry has changed dramatically in the few past years thanks to the 2007 smoking ban in bingo halls. Due to this ban, many took their bingo games online, with reports showing an 80 percent increase in the number of online bingo players.
12 Ninja Malware Contains PokerGrabber Module Targeting Poker Players
There is a growing fear in the poker community of a new malware being used to hijack information from unsuspecting poker players.
It’s called “12 Ninja” and features a “PokerGrabber” module that targets major online poker sites and, ultimately, the poker players themselves.
Delaware Considers Gambling Expansion
DOVER, Del. (Associated Press) - Members of a state panel looking at Delaware's gambling industry amid increasing competition from neighboring states is reviewing a report on the feasibility of allowing more casinos in Delaware.
Lawmakers established the lottery and gaming commission earlier this year to examine the competitive marketplace facing Delaware's gambling industry. The panel, which meets Wednesday at Legislative Hall, is facing a Jan. 31 deadline for reporting its findings and recommendations to the governor and General Assembly.
Bet on Real Financial Data With TradeFight.com
TradeFight.com is a new social gaming site that allows its players to challenge one another in the live financial market with $1000 in virtual cash.
Here’s how it works:
Atlantic City Showboat Casino Fined for Unshuffled Cards
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (Associated Press) - New Jersey's top casino regulator has fined the Showboat casino hotel $7,000 for playing games with unshuffled cards, and violating rules regarding the money counting room.
State Gaming Enforcement director David Rebuck issued the fines Nov. 25. They were made public this week.
The casino declined comment.
Pennsylvania Wants a Piece of Online Gambling Industry
Following the huge success with the launch of legalized online gambling in the state of New Jersey, neighboring Pennsylvania now wants a piece of the pie.
And why not? After all, it is PA that is responsible for stealing away much of New Jersey’s brick and mortar gambling market.
Proponents of legalized Web gambling in the US were hoping for a domino effect and it appears that is about to happen.
Son of Oklahoma City Bookie Teddy Mitchell Sentenced to Six Months in Prison
OKLAHOMA CITY — (Associated Press) - A former bookie was sentenced Monday to six months in federal prison after pleading guilty to two felony counts.
NH anti-gambling groups to introduce new leaders
CONCORD, N.H. (Associated Press) — Two anti-gambling groups are introducing their new leaders to New Hampshire now that spokesman Jim Rubens has decided to run for U.S. Senate.
The Granite State Coalition Against Expanded Gambling and Casino Free New Hampshire will introduce new leaders at a Concord news conference Tuesday and announce a renewed effort to stop a casino.
The groups represent business, law enforcement, the arts, religious leaders and others.
Dangerous Playboy Lifestyle of Poker Pro Dan Bilzerian: 3 Heart Attacks by Age 30 (Video)
You’ve read about him here on Gambling911.com and on TheDirty.com (in a less flattering way) and now we are seeing him just about everywhere as poker pro Dan Bilzerian begins to revolutionize Instagram by way of highlighting his Playboy lifestyle.
Betfair Share Price Up on Strong Earnings Report and News of Expansion Plan
Betfair, the largest online betting exchange in Europe, has seen its shares rise more than 3 percent on Tuesday following news of its pre-tax profit for the past six months soaring 56 percent year-on-year to £32.5 million. This is welcome news for a company that has widely been viewed as “stagnant” over the years.
Betfair’s share price rose 3.8 percent to £10.69 as of 13:08 UTC.
The company went public in 2010 but its share price fell from the £13 level in which it was floated.
Ex-Wis. Payroll Worker Accused in $1M Embezzlement
A former payroll specialist at Wheaton Franciscan Services is accused of embezzling more than $1 million to support her gambling, according to a complaint released Monday.
Janice Nieman, 49, of Milwaukee is charged with four felonies _ three counts of theft over $10,000 and one count of identity theft for a scheme that dates back to 2004.
According to the complaint, Nieman admitted to the theft and told Glendale police she used much of the money to play the slots at Potawatomi Bingo Casino.
Players Flock to New Jersey Internet Gambling
(Associated Press) - The first week of Internet gambling in New Jersey went well, according to the state's top casino regulator, who says he finally stopped worrying about it.
"I'm pleasantly pleased," said David Rebuck, director of the state Division of Gaming Enforcement. "I'm also very tired because for the last seven days, all I've been doing is worrying this was going to crash."
It didn't.
Web Gambling Won’t Help NJ Credit Rating Much: Christie Still Predicts $1 Bil by July
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie came under heat for claiming that online gambling will bring in some $1 billion to the Garden State. Industry analysts have since said that Christie grossly overestimated the amount that would be generated.
But the outspoken Governor is standing by his original prediction.
“Same as they were before,” Christie said during a press conference when asked about his generous estimate.
Poker Pro Escapes Two Robbery Attempts Just Minutes Apart
New York City police were investigating two attempted robberies of a poker pro who was in possession of $100,000 in cash while attempting to fly out of New York’s JFK Airport.
Use of Credit Cards for Legalized Online Gambling Sites in US Encounter High Failure Rate
Global Gaming Business Magazine released an interesting report a few days back highlighting the challenges of legalized online gambling sites in the US ability to process payments.
“Without the top banks supporting iGaming, we cannot be successful as an industry,” says Tim Richards, manager of interactive solutions at Global Cash Access, in an interview with the industry trade publication.
From Global Gaming Business:
Macau Revenue Jumps an Impressive 21 Percent in November
HONG KONG - (Reuters) - Gambling revenue in the southern Chinese territory of Macau jumped 21.3 percent on year in November after events including an international boxing match and annual Grand Prix motor race led to an increase in high-spending visitors.
China's only legal casino hub is one of the world's fastest-growing economies thanks to the gambling industry, earning most of its income from visitors from nearby Chinese provinces such as Guangdong.
Cantor Gaming Enters China Market With Lottery
LAS VEGAS (Associated Press) — Cantor Gaming is the latest Las Vegas-based gambling company to move into the Chinese market.
The sports betting and mobile gambling company announced this week that it will help operate a lottery club in the large northern city of Tianjin, along with partners Global Entertainment Investment & Management Co. and the Tianjin Welfare Lottery club.
Cantor will provide infrastructure and technological know-how, and will allow the club to offer wireless wagering, as opposed to paper-based betting.
Anna Benson Talks to Dr. Phil Following Home Invasion Guilty Plea (Video)
Poker babe and one-time model, Anna Benson, appeared on the “Dr. Phil Show” last week to discuss her brazen home invasion of ex-hubby Kris Benson’s residence. Kris, a former Major League Baseball player, called 911 at the time telling the dispatcher that his enraged wire brandished a gun and baton. He hid out in the basement until police arrived.
Anna Benson has since plead guilty. In her words, Anna claimed to Dr. Phil she was anticipating having sex with Kris. That apparently wasn’t his intentions.
Americas Cardroom Offers Players Chance to Take Part in 6-Figure Monthly Prize Pool
Up until today, bragging rights for tournament players was all based on how they finished. But that all changes with Americas Cardroom’s Sit & Crush, a new tournament points race that rewards players with cash and tournament prizes just for playing Sit & Go and On Demand tournaments. The new points race is similar to The Beast, Americas Cardroom’s popular points race for cash game fans.
Deadwood Casino to Appeal Unprecedented Punishment
DEADWOOD, S.D. (Associated Press) — Owners of the Four Aces Casino in Deadwood say they plan to appeal to circuit court an unprecedented $25,000 fine and a 15-day suspension of the business’s gambling license.
South Dakota’s Commission on Gaming says the casino has repeatedly failed to provide accurate, complete and legible revenue reports, dating to 2008. The license suspension takes effect Monday.
Commission Executive Secretary Larry Eliason has said it is the largest penalty he can remember in his nearly two decades with the commission.
Two People Charged in Football Match Fixing Scheme
Two individuals have been charged over alleged match-fixing in English football, the National Crime Agency (NCA) told the BBC on Friday.
Singapore national Chann Sankaran, 33, and Krishna Sanjey Ganeshan, 43, were charged with conspiracy to defraud.
They were among six people held earlier this week, and a seventh person has now been arrested.
PartyPoker New Jersey to Become 5th Largest Online Poker Room in US
With an average of just over 350 real money players online, PartyPoker was destined to become the United States’ 5th largest online poker room after Bodog, Winning, Chico and Merge according to stats obtained by traffic monitoring website PokerScout.com.
Odds of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Taking Place: Floats Should Fly
With winds expected to be at the threshold of 34 mph Thanksgiving morning, odds of the famed Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade going according to plan would typically not be very good. But Gambling911.com has placed odds that the parade will go forward at 1-4, good odds and here is why:
Local WCBS weatherman Lonnie Quinn gave his daring prediction Wednesday evening.
“There is a decline in wind speed throughout the day,” he said. “They (the floats) will be a little lower to the ground but I think they will fly.”
Telegraph Exclusive: Footballers Arrested in Biggest English Match Fixing Case
Members of an alleged betting syndicate have been arrested on suspicion of fixing English football games in the biggest match-rigging scandal for decades, The Telegraph newspaper reportedly exclusively heading into the early morning hours of Thursday.
People Are Talking: Gambling911.com Comments November 21 – 27, 2013
Everybody loves readership participation and Gambling911.com now allows its readers to comment on select articles. Approval takes place a few times a day, typically around the time of publication cycles.
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"It has taken some time to get this feature up and running with the recent new site design and launch," noted Gambling911.com Senior Editor, Payton O'Brien. "We had to prevent the large amount of spam coming in."
17,000 Bet During New Jersey Internet Gambling Test: PartyPoker Ads Everywhere
The numbers are in and they are pretty good. A grand total of approximately 17,000 people took advantage of a five-day test period to kick off real money Internet gambling in New Jersey. An average of 3000 new users signed on each of the days.
Nevada Gaming Revenues Down in October
CARSON CITY, Nevada — (Associated Press) - Nevada gambling revenues are down 2.6 percent in October compared with a year earlier.
Officials from the Nevada Gaming Control Board say Wednesday that the state's casinos brought in $954 million last month.
Las Vegas Strip winnings of $551 million were down 5 percent from the same month last year, while downtown Las Vegas revenues of $47 million were down 3 percent.
Reno casinos saw their winnings drop 1 percent to $43 million. South Lake Tahoe saw revenue fall 23 percent to $12 million in October.
