Gambling
Attorney General Hopeful Gives Up Stake in Online Gambling Firm
Massachusetts Attorney general hopeful Warren Tolman confirmed Sunday he has severed all financial ties with an online gaming company.
Man Who Beheaded Exotic Bird at Flamingo Casino in Las Vegas Gets Probation
A University of California, Berkley law school graduate has been sentenced to probation after beheading an exotic bird at a Las Vegas casino in 2012.
Justin Teixeira received the four years of following a prison boot camp program.
His sentence also includes 16 hours a month of unpaid work at an animal shelter.
Teixeira pleaded guilty to beheading a rare 14-year-old helmeted guinea fowl while at the Flamingo’s Wildlife Habitat.
Alcohol was involved in the crime.
- Gilbert Horowitz, Gambling911.com
Paddy Power CEO to Step Down Amidst Two Worst Weekends Ever in Football
Paddy Power, the United Kingdom’s third largest bookmaker, suffered two of its worst weekends in football on record this year. The company’s stock has dropped 4% and CEO Patrick Kennedy has announced his departure in 2015. Kennedy has been CEO of Paddy Power since 2006 with the betting firm enjoying huge success throughout much of his tenure.
URINE-SANE!!! Paddy Power Handing Out Pure Urine Samples to Giro d' Italia Riders
Perhaps sensing they were being outdone by Stan James and that bookmaker’s infamous defacing of a medieval wall, the king of online gambling marketing, Paddy Power, has announced they will be handing out clean urine samples to riders during the final stage of Giro d' Italia in Ireland.
Michael Sam’s Boyfriend From Mob Family: Grandfather Stuffed Bodies in Sewers
It was the kiss seen around the world that everyone was talking about Monday – Michael Sam selected to the St. Louis Rams, then engaging in a kiss with his boyfriend on national television upon learning of the news.
Sam is officially the first openly gay player in the NFL. There was some question as to whether he would be selected in this year’s NFL Draft and he nearly wasn’t. Sam was one of the last picks.
Casino High Roller Being Sued Over $14.1 Million Debt
Melbourne’s Crown Casino is suing a gambler over $14.1 million they lent out to finance his gambling spree that reportedly left it nearly $8 million in the red.
High-roller Zhao Li is now being sued by the casino after Crown claims he has either refused or otherwise forgot to pay them back.
Caesars Could Close All Four of Its Atlantic City Properties: Harrah’s, Bally’s
In a conference call last week, Caesar’s Entertainment Corp. CEO Gary Loveman said his firm could not rule out closing some or all four of its Atlantic City casino properties as a means to cut costs.
Two Billionaires Place Bets on Japan Casino Sector
OSAKA/TOKYO (Reuters) - Two US billionaires are betting on rival cities, Tokyo and Osaka, to be the first in Japan to open casino resorts - once the government gives the go-ahead to legalize gambling.
Japan is one of the world's last untapped gaming markets and could become the third largest gambling destination after Macau and the United States, with annual revenue of over $40 billion, according to broker CLSA.
Australian Casino Magnate James Packer Receives A$500 Fine for Brawl
Crown Resorts Ltd. Chairman James Packer has been fined A$500 for a May 4 street brawl near Sydney’s Bondi Beach. The other man involved in the altercation, Nine Entertainment’s CEO David Gyngell has also been fined the same amount.
NRL Investigating Top Official Over Ryan Tandy Gambling Scandal
(Associated Press) - The NRL is reportedly investigating allegations its head of football, Todd Greenberg, had knowledge of front-rower Ryan Tandy's gambling on rugby league games while he was chief executive of Canterbury but turned a blind eye to it.
Fairfax Media reports the claims Greenberg was given evidence of Tandy betting on league games but took no action have prompted NRL chief executive Dave Smith to request an investigation.
Bookmaker Stan James Could be Charged With Crime Over Defacing of Heritage Site
The popular British bookmaker Stan James was reported to authorities for stenciled graffiti advertising the betting firm was found on the Roman walls of Chester, a Heritage site that has existed since 40 AD.
The company added the graffiti ahead of this weekend’s Chester Horse Racing Festival. The Chester council has accused Stan James of a “Heritage Crime”.
Another Man Tied to Russian-Mob Connected Gambling Ring Sentenced
NEW YORK — (Associated Press) - A man who ran an illegal sports gambling operation with a Manhattan art gallery owner has been sentenced to six months in prison.
Illya Trincher was ordered to forfeit $6.4 million in illegal profits. The 28-year-old also ordered to six months of house arrest after completing his prison sentence.
The scheme catered to billionaires in New York and Hollywood.
Last week, his father, Adam Trincher, was sentenced to a five-year sentence in a related scheme.
The Manhattan dealer, Hillel Nahmad was sentenced to one year in prison.
Ronn Torossian & 5WPR Continue Winning Awards
Longtime Friends of Gambling911,Ronn Torossian & his New-York based firm 5WPR continue to win awards.
The announcement came today that 5WPR was named a Finalist in The 2014 American Business Awards for four categories, including PR Agency of the Year and PR Executive of the Year for 5W CEO and Founder, Ronn Torossian, and will ultimately be a Gold, Silver, or Bronze Stevie® Award winner in the program. 5WPR was agency of record for 2013 – and Torossian won a silver for 2013 PR exec of the year.
CashBet is Coming to New Jersey: In Talks With Several Atlantic City Casinos
CashBet, a California-based and Alderney-licensed software platform provider and turnkey operator enabling online gambling for social and mobile games, revealed it will be offering its platform in the coveted US market by year’s end, specifically the state of New Jersey.
The company launched its real money online gambling platform in the UK on Thursday (May 8, 2014) with the casino game Casino Island Adventure from leading developer Gamzio, Inc.
Boston Will Not Become a ‘Host Community’ for Neighboring Casino Projects
BOSTON (Associated Press) — Boston Mayor Martin Walsh has lost a bid to give city residents a chance to vote on casinos proposed for neighboring Everett and Revere.
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission agreed in principle Thursday that Boston should not be designated a "host community" for either of the casino projects, which are vying to win the sole gambling license in the state's eastern region.
The status would have mandated voter referendums from neighborhoods impacted by Mohegan Sun's proposal for Revere and Wynn's proposal for Everett.
Poll Finds Americans Favor Legalized Marijuana Over Online Gambling
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (Associated Press) — Americans are split over whether marijuana should be legalized for recreational use, according to a poll released Thursday. But the same poll finds them solidly opposed to online gambling.
The Fairleigh Dickinson University PublicMind poll finds that 50 percent of Americans favor legalizing marijuana use, while 27 percent support legalizing Internet gambling in the 47 states that don't allow it.
New $4 Billion Resort to Begin Development in Las Vegas Later This Year
(Reuters) - Genting Bhd, Southeast Asia's biggest gaming group, will begin construction of a $4 billion gaming resort on the Las Vegas strip in the second half of this year, it said in a statement on Thursday.
Caesars Posts Larger Than Anticipated Loss in 1st Quarter
(Associated Press) - Caesars Entertainment on Wednesday reported a wider first-quarter loss as gambling revenue fell and the company's casinos outside of Las Vegas faced stiffer competition and bad weather.
The Las Vegas-based company, which runs the Caesars, Harrah's, and Horseshoe brands, has struggled since the recession, and has not posted a profit since 2009. It's hobbled by its lack of a presence in the Chinese gambling enclave of Macau, which has been the center of the gambling world for years.
Pennsylvania to Look at Legalizing Online Gambling: Adelson Can’t be Happy
Consultants told Pennsylvania lawmakers Wednesday that legalizing online gambling in the state would lead to more total gambling revenue, approximately $307 million a year to be more precise. Neighboring New Jersey has already legalized Web casinos and poker though, to date, early income figures appear way off the mark.
Washington Post: Adelson Political Beneficiaries Adopting Online Gambling Cause
Tom Hamburger of the Washington Post claims that casino billionaire and GOP megadonr Sheldon Adelson has in the midst of quietly deploying a state-level political network to abolish online gambling at both the state and federal level.
Police Investigate Brawl Involving Australian Casino Magnate James Packer
(Reuters) - Police are investigating a public brawl between James Packer, one of Australia's richest men, and a television executive, which could jeopardise regional expansion plans for Packer's casino business if it leads to a criminal conviction.
The fight on Sunday between Crown Resorts Ltd Executive Chairman Packer and David Gyngell, chief executive of Nine Entertainment Group, left Packer with a black eye and a bruised reputation after photographs of the violence were published around the world.
James Thackston on 'Years Long Revenge Trip to Damage Online Gambling Co’s’
iGaming.org columnist Haley Hintze calls him “a jilted would-be software entrepreneur on a years-long revenge trip to damage companies that wouldn’t purchase his software products or theories.”
She’s referring to one James Thackston, for whom Hintze details the release of public emails exposing his apparent agenda.
Sands Bethlehem Not for Sale After All: Adelson to Invest More in Property
Despite much speculation in recent months, the Allentown Morning Call reported on Tuesday that the Sands Bethlehem Casino is not for sale and that Sands chairman Sheldon Adelson has announced further investment in the property.
Reefer Madness: Nevada Warns Casinos Over Pot Investments
LAS VEGAS (Associated Press) — Nevada gambling regulators issued a notice Tuesday advising casino operators against investing in the state’s nascent medical marijuana industry.
Gaming Control Board member Terry Johnson sent a memo reminding licensees that the state has legalized dispensaries but federal law still prohibits manufacturing and distributing marijuana.
AceSportsbook.com Announces Revamped Affiliate Program: Review
"AceSportsbook.com has announced a revamped affiliate program, with commission percentages up to 25%. They handle everything, just send them players, and they send you money.
Libertarian CEI Blasts Attempt to Revive Online Gambling Prohibition
The Competitive Enterprise Institute, a powerful Libertarian organization that this week sued the White House science and technology office, has attacked efforts to revive online gambling prohibition.
NFL Great Joe Montana Contacted by FBI Over San Francisco Corruption Case
The San Francisco Chronicle reported Monday that former San Francisco 49ers Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana has been contacted by the FBI in connection with a corruption sting.
Adelson to UNLV Students: ‘I Don’t Want a Casino Put on Every Kitchen Table’
LAS VEGAS — (Associated Press) - Casino mogul Sheldon Adelson urged students to challenge the status quo, made a moral case against online gambling and extolled Republican virtues during a talk about leadership Monday at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Adelson, the CEO of Las Vegas Sands and the ninth richest man in the world according to Forbes magazine, was part of the school's "Conversations on Being Successful" series. The company's president and chief operating officer, Michael Leven, also spoke.
Preakness Stakes, Horse Betting Online in Arizona Out: Telephone Wagers In
For those of you who attempted to place bets on this past weekend’s Kentucky Derby online from Arizona, you were plain out of luck unless you did so through international betting sites the likes of Bet Online and SportsBetting.ag.
Former Nuke Commander Reprimanded in Counterfeit Poker Chips Case
WASHINGTON (Associated Press) — The Navy says the admiral who was fired last fall as the No. 2 commander of U.S. nuclear forces has been reprimanded and fined for violating the military's code of conduct but allowed to remain on duty as a Navy staff officer.
A Navy criminal investigation failed to determine with certainty how Rear Adm. Timothy Giardina obtained counterfeit poker chips that he used last summer at a casino in Iowa. At the time, Giardina was serving as deputy commander of U.S. Strategic Command in Omaha, Neb., with responsibility for nuclear forces.
