Gambling
Massachusetts Attorney General Does Not Want Online Gambling in State
Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley on Thursday declared her opposition to legalized online gambling in the state. She fears that legalization will result in credit cards being used to buy Lottery products. State lotteries are exempt from current federal prohibition that bans most other forms of online gambling.
State Treasurer Steve Grossman is the co-sponsor of a bill (S. 101) that would permit real money online gambling in Massachusetts. Both Coakley and Grossman are the leading Democratic candidates for the 2014 gubernatorial race.
Former Cricket Player Lou Vincent Pleads Guilty as Part of ‘Bookie’ Scheme
(Reuters) - Former New Zealand batsman Lou Vincent has pleaded guilty to not reporting an approach by a bookmaker while playing in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) last year.
The 35-year-old Vincent is one of three former New Zealand cricketers under investigation by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for alleged match-fixing.
Vincent, who retired from all cricket last year, had failed to report the approach to the ICC while playing for the Khulna Royal Bengals in the domestic Twenty20 competition in January last year.
Man Sentenced to 15 Months in Jail for Running Online Sportsbook
A Stamford, Connecticut man was sentenced to 15 months in prison for his role in running an illegal online sportsbook that authorities claim had ties to organized crime.
U.S. Attorney Deirdre M. Daly announced Wednesday that Silverio Califano, 53, of Stamford, was sentenced Feb. 26 by U.S. District Judge Vanessa L. Bryant in Hartford followed by three years of supervised release. He must also forfeit $40,000 and was fined another $4000.
Bingo Hall to be Converted to Hindu Temple in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Allentown, Pennsylvania’s third most populous city, will have a Hindu temple in the near future.
A former bingo hall near city airport is to be converted to a Hindu temple by International Swaminarayan Satsang Organisation (ISSO).
Reports suggest that this temple complex, which includes worship and meeting areas and priest’s quarter, is expected to be complete in 4-6 months and zoning approval has been obtained. Currently, area Hindu families drive around 90 minutes one way to reach another temple near Cherry Hill in New Jersey. Project leaders include Mike Patel.
NJ Authorizes Multi-State Slot Jackpots That Will Boost Winnings
ATLANTIC CITY (Associated Press) — New Jersey casino regulators approved a multi-state slots system designed to result in larger jackpots.
The state’s Division of Gaming Enforcement said Wednesday it has authorized a wide-area progressive slots jackpot system involving New Jersey and other jurisdictions, although other participants were not immediately announced.
The goal is to create larger jackpots that will be more appealing to players — some of whom will come to Atlantic City’s casinos for a crack at them.
Teen Gamblers More Likely to Have Risky Sex Than Nongambling Adolescents
A recent study conducted by the Mailman School of Public Health with colleagues at Johns Hopkins University has found that teenage gamblers are more likely to have risky sex compared to those who do not gamble.
FBI Accused Mafia of Fixing Muhammad Ali Fight: Liston Bet Against Himself
Newly released documents have uncovered an investigation by the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) into a supposedly fixed fight between legendary boxer Muhammad Ali and Sonny Liston.
The investigation accuses the Mafia of having fixed the historic 1964 fight.
Crossing the Line? Bookie Taking Bets on Runner Oscar Pistorius Murder Trial
In recent years, bookies across the world have steered clear of taking bets on murder trials. This week it was observed that Irish bookmaker Paddy Power had begun to take bets on the outcome of South African paraplegic runner Oscar Pistorius’ murder trial.
William Hill Warns That Greyhounds and Horses May Need to be Slaughtered
Ralph Topping, the boss of William Hill, Britain’s largest bookmaker, warned that a UK curb on gambling will likely result in the mass killing of defenseless greyhounds and horses.
Dire Warning for Ladbrokes Head: ‘Better Capitalize on World Cup or Else’
Embattled Ladbrokes CEO Richard Glynn faces the axe this coming August if he can’t turn things around at the UK’s second largest bookmaking firm.
Court: Gamblers Can’t Sue Officers in Another State Following Money Seizure
WASHINGTON (Associated Press) — The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that a Georgia police officer could not be sued in Nevada over the seizure of two travelers' money at an Atlanta airport.
In a unanimous decision, the justices said a lawsuit against officer Anthony Walden could not go forward in a Nevada court because none of his conduct connected him to the state.
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Has $2.8 Million Winner
TAMPA, Fla. – A Jackpot Empire slot machine at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa lived up to its name early Sunday morning when one lucky player from Riverview, Fla. (who chose to remain anonymous) claimed a whopping $2.8 million jackpot.
The Bally’s manufactured penny slot machine, located by the Jubao Palace, produced the second largest jackpot ever won at the property.
The high-water jackpot mark at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa was previously set on June 29, 2012 -- $3.6 million.
Canbet Players Owed At Least Half a Million GBP: Screwed Customers Revolt
SBR Forum, a popular sports betting social media outlet, has recorded a total of 255 customers owed in excess of 500,000 GBP by insolvent Canbet.com, one of the first online sportsbooks to burst onto the scene back in the late 1990’s.
Ifrah Law Claims Success With Kentucky Web Gambling Domain Seizure Case
Ifrah Law PLLC, a Washington, D.C.-based law firm focused on complex civil and criminal litigation, secured a major victory for its client, the Interactive Gaming Council (IGC), on Friday when the Kentucky Court of Appeals ruled that the trade association could intervene in a long-standing in rem forfeiture proceeding on behalf its members.
Adelson and Las Vegas Sands Corp to Spend ‘Billions’ on Japan Casino
* CEO Adelson said would spend $10 bln but rather invest $7 bln
* Adelson "wouldn't be happy" with equity partners, but not ruling out possibility
* CLSA estimates Japan gaming market could reach $40 bln a year
TOKYO - (Reuters) - Las Vegas Sands Corp Chief Executive Sheldon Adelson said on Monday his company was willing to spend "whatever it takes" to set up a casino project in Japan, one of the largest untapped gaming markets in the world.
You Can Now Use Your Prepaid Debit Cards in Nevada Casino Slots
LAS VEGAS (Associated Press) - Prepaid debit cards tied to a casino customer's rewards account have been approved for wagering on slot machines in Nevada.
The Nevada Gaming Commission voted 4-0 Thursday to approve amendments in state regulations, paving the way for the use of the cards.
The action was taken with the support of several major gambling companies and Sightline Payments, a Las Vegas-based payment processing business, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported.
The parent Nevada Gaming Control Board must approve the technology before the cards can be used.
Kentucky Court Overturns Seizures of Online Gambling Domain Names
A Kentucky Appeals court ruled Friday (February 21, 2014) that the state cannot seize 132 online gambling domain names. The court determined that a trade organization, the Interactive Gaming Council, can step into the 6-year-old case and represent operators of named websites. An earlier ruling declared that trade organizations such as IGC and the now defunct Interactive Media Entertainment & Gaming Association (iMEGA) lacked standing.
Pay Per Head Tool ‘Push Button Player Analysis’ Helps Determine Player Behavior
Casinos More Likely to Outsource Security to Private Companies
LAS VEGAS (Associated Press) — When Springfield, Mass. needed to choose who would build its first casino, the city hired an outside adviser to help with the process.
The consulting firm Shefsky & Froelich recommended that the deal go to MGM Resorts International. At the same time, the consulting firm was also working as a registered lobbyist in Illinois for MGM Resorts.
Federal Bill Outlawing All Online Gambling Except Poker to be Introduced in March
U.S. Senator Dean Heller (R-Nevada) said he anticipates new federal legislation banning all forms of online gambling except poker to be introduced in the coming months. Such a measure would ban Internet sports betting and online casinos, the later of which are currently permitted in the state of New Jersey.
Heller and others in Congress have attempted to pass similar legislation in recent years without any success.
North vs. South in New Jersey Gambling Expansion Debate
North New Jersey lawmakers want a casino in the Meadowlands, just a minutes drive away from Manhattan (barring rush hour). South Jersey lawmakers want gambling to be inclusive to Atlantic City.
Lawmakers Mull Idea of Having Casino in Meadowlands, Minutes From Manhattan
TRENTON, N.J. — (Associated Press) - Some New Jersey lawmakers want to study whether casino gambling should be expanded to the Meadowlands sports complex in East Rutherford.
A state Assembly committee is scheduled to discuss a bill Thursday that would create a commission to study the issue. But the committee isn’t expected to vote on the measure.
Casino gambling expansion proposals have been hotly opposed by southern New Jersey lawmakers. They fear it would destroy the already-struggling Atlantic City casino market.
Full Tilt Poker Defendant Ira Rubin ‘Faulty’ Indictment Claim Denied by Judge
A U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit judge on Wednesday rejected Ira Rubin's claim that his indictment was faulty because the conduct he was charged with was not a crime under the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006 (UIGEA).
Sands Bethlehem was Main Target of Last Week’s Hacking
LAS VEGAS - (Associated Press) -- Casino giant Las Vegas Sands Corp. said Tuesday that hacking into their websites and internal systems last week went deeper than the company had previously known.
All of the Las Vegas-based company's sites were down for six days after hackers posted images apparently condemning comments CEO Sheldon Adelson made about using nuclear weapons on Iran.
Sands said hackers crashed its email system and stole employees' Social Security numbers.
Can I Play Online Casino Games in My New Jersey Hotel Room: PartyGaming, Virgin
So I am sitting in my hotel room here in New Jersey, back from a conference, wishing I could get to New York City or Philadelphia and this ad pops up on television for PartyGaming. “Wow!” I’m thinking to myself. “I can actually be playing online casino games right here in my hotel room before dinner?”
“Oh wait! I don’t see ads for PartyGaming on TV in my home town so this might just be a New Jersey/New York thing.”
Sands Hackers Got Customer Credit Card Info, Passwords for Slot Machine Systems
LAS VEGAS (Associated Press) — Casino giant Las Vegas Sands Corp. said Tuesday that hacking into their websites and internal systems last week went deeper than the company had previously known.
Christie Appeals New Jersey Sports Betting Ban Ruling
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a 22-year-old federal law that prohibits legalized betting on sports.
The state filed its appeal last week. It was only made public on Tuesday (February 18, 2014).
‘Love Is Love’ $50k Same Sex Wedding Giveaway Offered at Caesars
Caesars Entertainment in Atlantic City is celebrating same sex marriages with a “Love Is Love” $50,000 same sex wedding giveaway.
From the bachelor or bachelorette party all the way through to the "I Do's", this package features the best of the best in Atlantic City.
One lucky couple will receive a lavish wedding, valued at $50,000, for 100 invited guests complete with a cocktail hour, dinner, custom cake designed by celebri-chef Deb Pellegrino, photographers, flowers, entertainment, luxury accommodations, Bachelor & Bachelorette parties, and more!
Man Behind the Curtain of IGT Shakeup Now Looks to Pull Strings at Bwin.Party
For long time readers of Gambling911.com this may all seem like déjà vu. It was reported Tuesday that an activist investor could be looking to shake things up at online gambling giant Bwin.Party.
Breakup of Bwin.Party Possible With Activist Fund Taking Stake in Company
The Financial Times of London is reporting that a New York-based activist hedge fund will be taking a stake in struggling Bwin.Party.
SpringOwl, which is managed by the activist fund Cumberland Associates, has “agreed in principle” to purchase around 6.1 per cent of Bwin.Party from the group’s founders, Ruth Parasol and Russ Deleon.
As part of the deal, SpringOwl will have the right to appoint one director to the board.
