Gambling News
PartyPoker Borgata to Surpass Merge Poker Network by Mid January
Another sign of just how successful online poker in the state of New Jersey has become: PartyPoker Borgata is set to surpass Merge Gaming and the Chico Poker Network’s traffic in the US.
Both Merge and Chico operate offshore and accept customers from most US states. PartyPoker Borgata has a little ways to go before catching up to surging Winning Poker Network (home to Americas Cardroom) and top 10 traffic site Bodog Poker.
Paddy Power Takes Swipe at ‘Fat, Lazy Footballers’ in ‘Ball of Shame’ Ad (Video)
Ireland’s largest bookmaker, Paddy Power, debuted its latest ad during this past weekend’s Arsenal v Tottenham FA Cup game on ITV. The so-called “Ball of Shame” advertisement takes a swipe at “lazy, fat footballers”.
More specifically, the betting firm seems to take issue with aforementioned “lazy, fat footballers” also making millions of pounds (dollars).
North Korea Leader Feeds Uncle to 120 Dogs: Paddy Power Ends Rodman Deal
Reports surfaced this past weekend that North Korea’s Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un had his uncle stripped naked, thrown into a cage, and eaten alive by a pack of 120 ravenous hounds, this according to a Chinese press report.
Delaware to Review Gambling Sector
DOVER — (Associated Press) - A panel examining challenges facing Delaware’s gambling industry is close to submitting recommendations for state lawmakers to consider.
The lottery and gaming study commission will convene today at Legislative Hall to review its list of options.
The panel also planned to review an accounting firm’s report on economic and financial benchmarks for Delaware’s three casinos.
South African Company First to Assemble Gambling Machines
A South African gaming group (Grand Parade Investments) has announced that they will be the first manufacturer to assemble gambling machines in South Africa.
Zynga Incorporates Digital Currency Bitcoin: Tops $1000
In recent days, social gaming company Zynga announced the adaptation of anonymous digital currency Bitcoin for some of its social games.
Online Poker Affiliate Programs in New Jersey Won’t Allow Rakeback Deals
Many of today’s online poker affiliate programs offer rake back as a means of building a site’s business but rakeback offers will be prohibited in the state of New Jersey.
Such deals on the Web today tend to allow for between 25 percent to 35 percent rakeback and are typically administered by a third party such as poker room affiliates or dedicated rakeback websites. Think of the rakeback system as similar to that of a casino comp program whereby gamblers are rewarded with comped rooms and food based on their volume of play.
Robocoin Bitcoin ATM Arrives in Hong Kong, Taiwan: 50 Machines Sold
Robocoin, the first ever shipping ATM, has arrived in Hong Kong and Taiwan, thus helping to make the alternative payment solution even more mainstream.
Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. Declares a Special Dividend of $11.85 Per Share
$1.05 Billion Represents Accumulated Earnings and Profits Allocated to GLPI In Connection With Spin-Off From Penn National Gaming, Inc.
Candy Ass Piece of S***: Suns Eric Bledsoe Blasts Gambler ‘NotGonnaStop’ in Tweet
Phoenix Suns point guard Eric Bledsoe responded to a gambler who accused the NBA player of being a “candy ass piece of shit” for electing to sit out Thursday night’s game with a knee ailment. The gambler, using the Twitter handle “NotGonnaStop”, claimed Bledsoe’s decision to sit out with little pre-game notice cost him thousands.
Daniel Negreanu Named ‘Poker Player of the Decade’
ONCHAN, Isle of Man – Daniel Negreanu, a member of Team PokerStars.com Pro, has been recognised as the best poker player of the past decade by independent poker ranking service Global Poker Index (GPI). This recognition follows an outstanding performance by Negreanu in 2013, where he won a number of big poker tournaments and received numerous ‘Player of the Year’ awards.
Online Gambling Exceeds Expectations for Borgata in Atlantic City (Video)
Appearing on CNBC's "Squawk Box", Tom Ballance, Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa president and COO, discussed the early success of legalized online gambling in the state of New Jersey for his casino.
Borgata’s managing partner Boyd Gaming utilizes the PartyPoker platform. It was one of two companies to get an early start launching in the Garden State.
Glitches, Bugs Persist With New Jersey Online Gambling, Poker Sites
In just over one month, New Jersey’s launch of real money online gambling has proven a huge success with over 40,000 individuals having signed up to open accounts.
The process hasn’t always gone smoothly, however.
Case in point: One Gambling911.com reader wrote us to discuss his experience signing up with Caesars Online Poker, utilizing the popular 888.com platform.
Ralph P., a resident of Northern New Jersey, writes:
Live Ace Online Poker Room Shuts Down
The short-lived Live Ace online poker room has shut down after a disastrous run utilizing a business model it claimed was within the proper legal framework for operating from the US.
Maryland Live Casino to Hire Atlantic Club Employees Following Closure
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - (Associated Press) -- A Maryland casino will hold a job fair next week for soon-to-be laid-off workers at Atlantic City's Atlantic Club Casino Hotel.
Maryland Live! will interview employees of the Atlantic Club who will lose their jobs when it closes Jan. 13. The casino has more than 100 openings across all departments, and says it will eventually need even more workers than that.
Macau Casinos Hit Jackpot With $45 Billion in Revenues for 2013
HONG KONG — (Associated Press) - The tiny Chinese city of Macau has again smashed its annual record for casino earnings as revenues last year hit a staggering $45 billion, further underlining its position as the world’s biggest gambling market.
You’ve Read the Rest…Now Get the Real Best of 2013 in Gambling
So all the websites have come out with their annual “Best of in Online Gambling” looking back at the eventful year of 2013.
Sands Bethlehem DeepStack Extravaganza Cancellations Announced for Thursday
The 2014 poker tournament schedule is off to a cold start with Sands Bethlehem already announcing the cancellation of Thursday’s flight for the DeepStack Extravaganza.
Event 1B: No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 Guaranteed) will not be taking place due to inclement weather.
PokerStars: Closure of Atlantic Club Casino was Avoidable
This was not the greatest year for the world’s largest online poker room, PokerStars.com.
While it’s true they continue to amass the largest chunk of the Web poker landscape, Stars insistence on operating in the US market post 2006 prohibition has apparently come back to bite them in their respective ass.
‘Sopranos’ Star Tied to Cop’s Murder to be Set Free
“Sopranos” actor Lillo Brancato will be a free man Tuesday (December 31, 2013) after serving less than 10 years for a botched robbery that led to the murder of NYPD cop Daniel Enchautegui.
The 28-year-old officer was fatally shot in the chest on December 10, 2005 upon arriving at the burglary-in-progress at his neighbor’s home.
MGM Files Final Application to Build $800 Mil Massachusetts Gambling Complex
BOSTON — (Associated Press) - MGM Resorts International, which hopes to build an $800 million gambling and entertainment complex in Springfield, became the first company in Massachusetts to file a final resort casino application Monday with state regulators.
Wisconsin Lac du Flambeau Chippewa Tribe Looks to Enter Online Gambling Arena
After announcing it was in the process of entering the controversial payday loan business, Wisconsin’s Lac du Flambeau Chippewa tribe may be eyeing more lucrative business ventures, specifically online gambling.
Atlantic City Murder Rate Lowest in 30 Years: Still Ranked Among Most Dangerous
Only three people were murdered in the New Jersey seaside gambling resort of Atlantic City in 2013 with just two more days to go. That’s a steep drop from the 18 murders last year.
Nevada Casino Revenues Up 12 Percent in November
LAS VEGAS (Associated Press) - State officials say Nevada gambling revenues went up nearly 12 percent this November compared with a year earlier.
The state Gaming Control Board released a report Monday showing casinos won $876 million in November.
Revenues jumped almost 23 percent year-over-year on the Las Vegas Strip, which brought in $529 million last month.
Downtown winnings fell 1 percent to $38 million.
Reno casino revenue climbed 17 percent to $43 million, while South Lake Tahoe winnings dropped 2 percent to $17 million.
2014 Starts Ominously With New Jersey Governor Watching Gambling
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (Associated Press) -- The new year is a crucial one for Atlantic City's future, and 2014 won't start auspiciously.
This is the fourth year of a five-year grace period New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has given the seaside gambling resort to turn around its struggling fortunes before considering expanding casinos to other parts of the state - something casino executives fear will decimate the already wobbly market.
Black Monday NFL Coaches to be Fired Betting Odds: Whose on the Hot Seat
Black Monday is here! Falling between Christmas Day and New Years Day this year, one or more NFL head coaches are about to meet their demise. BetOnline.com, one of the world’s largest online sportsbooks, was offering odds on the OVER/UNDER number of head coaches that will be fired.
Latin American Poker Tour Season 7 Schedule Announced
ONCHAN, Isle of Man – PokerStars.net today announced the schedule for the new Latin American Poker Tour (LAPT) season to run throughout 2014. The LAPT’s seventh season will see stops in Chile, Brazil, Peru, Panama and Uruguay, with one more destination to be confirmed at a later date.
It Pays to be Honest: Poker Pro Gives Cabbie $10k for Returning Lost $300k (Video)
An unidentified 28-year-old poker player gave Las Vegas cabbie Gerardo Gamboa $10,000 for returning $300,000 left behind in his taxi. The player, who many in the poker community were attempting to determine through his age and location, is said to be one of the better known players.
Justin Bonomo, Mark Newhouse, Phil Galfond and Ben Lamb are all being mentioned as the possible "Secret Santa" of Vegas.
Laundered Money From Illegal Gambling Used for NC Campaign Contributions
(Associated Press) - A checking account used last year to make $235,000 in donations to the campaigns of dozens of North Carolina politicians contained the laundered proceeds of a criminal gambling enterprise, according to Oklahoma's top law enforcement official.
Chris Christie’s Bloated Estimates but Money for Online Gambling Keeps Flowing
While some critics and those in the media keep coming down on New Jersey Governor Chris Christie for his apparent overestimates of anticipated revenue and taxation derived from real money online gambling, few can say the new industry that kicked off late last month has been anything other than a huge success.
