Gambling
Caesars May Bid for Revel Casino
(Bloomberg) - Caesars Entertainment Corp. is considering making a bid for Revel Casino Hotel, the Atlantic City, New Jersey, property that went through bankruptcy last year, according to people with knowledge of the situation.
A bid from Caesars isn't certain, said the people, who asked not to be named because deliberations are private. Offers for the property, which opened in April 2012, are due in two weeks, and no negotiations are under way, they said.
Kentucky Baptists to Fight Gambling Expansion in State
(Associated Press) - The Kentucky Baptist Convention is speaking out against expanded gambling in a new radio ad aimed at stirring grassroots opposition to legalizing casinos.
The ad is debuting today on Christian radio stations. It features the Baptist Convention's executive director, Paul Chitwood. He says casino operators want to "cash in on the misery" of others.
Neteller customers Targeted in Phishing Scheme
Customers of the popular online wallet Neteller were targets of an apparent phishing scheme, it was revealed this week.
Numerous customers received emails over the weekend notifying them that their accounts would be closed if they did not provide pertinent personal details. Those emails turned out to be fake.
The email appeared as such:
Dear [e-mail address]
Gambling Expansion a Hot Topic Tuesday in Illinois: Odds Improve
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (Associated Press) — A state lawmaker believes his latest bid to expand Illinois gambling may finally bear fruit now that the state's thorny pension crisis has been resolved to the satisfaction of the governor who twice spiked measures that would have added casinos.
State Rep. Robert Rita, a Democrat from the Chicago suburb of Blue Island, effectively was to launch his quest Tuesday with a meeting at East St. Louis' Casino Queen, where he was to seek input from the region's casinos, a horse track and local officials.
Singer Susan Boyle Applies for Job With Bookmaker Ladbrokes
Say what?
Could one of the best voices in music today, Susan Boyle, have fallen on hard times?
People Magazine has revealed that Ms. Boyle, 52, recently applied for a part time gig at British bookmaker Ladbrokes.
The 16-hour-a-week job at the Blackburn, Scotland shop pays $10 an hour.
Jessica Bridge of Ladbrokes says, "We were as shocked as Simon, Amanda and Piers when Susan asked about the part-time vacancy. She once applied for a job with us before hitting the big time, so it's good to see she's still dreaming the dream of working for Ladbrokes."
Feds Drop Case Against Reputed Mob Boss Who Twice Beat Gambling Charges
PHILADELPHIA (Associated Press) — Federal prosecutors say they won't seek to retry a reputed Philadelphia mob boss who twice beat charges in a gambling and racketeering case.
Joseph Ligambi could have faced a third trial after jurors acquitted him last week of witness tampering while deadlocking on three other charges. But prosecutors filed a motion Monday seeking to dismiss the remaining counts. A judge still has to sign off.
Floyd Mayweather Jr Bets $10 Million on Broncos to Win Super Bowl: Fact or Fiction
Over the past year there have been numerous stories about boxer Floyd Mayweather wagering insane amounts of money on games including a $5.9 million bet on the Miami Heat to win in Game 7 of the NBA Finals. That story never quite proved to be factual.
Delaware’s Foray Into Online Gambling Arena: Casinos Don’t Have a Clue
Three states entered the world of real money online gambling last year – Nevada, New Jersey and Delaware. Nevada was first, New Jersey has proven the most successful and tiny Delaware, well…..
Pennsylvania Explores Online Gambling, Keno
HARRISBURG — (Associated Press) - With top Pennsylvania state lawmakers and Gov. Tom Corbett seeking ways to plug a projected budget deficit, they are considering expanding lottery gambling and, possibly, legalizing online gambling.
The Senate Finance Committee will hear testimony Wednesday that focuses partly on adding keno to the Pennsylvania Lottery's game lineup.
Ezugi launches Uplay1’s Live Hybrid Black Jack: Allows Unlimited Players at Table
Ezugi, the innovative live dealer gaming system provider, today announced it shall be integrating a Hybrid Black Jack solution to allow unlimited players at a black jack table and increase operator’s revenues.
The agreement with Uplay1™, a gaming intellectual Property Company enables Ezugi’s clients to offer live Black Jack that was previously limited to 7 seats per table to be available to unlimited players with a mix of higher and lower bet minimums and enhanced gaming engagement.
Feds Say Paddy Power Rodman Sponsored North Korea Trip Violated Sanctions
The US Treasury Department contends that former NBA star Dennis Rodman’s recent visits to North Korea may have been in violation of sanctions against the so-called “Hermit Kingdom”.
Royalty Free Video, Music Downloads Set to Cripple Netflix: Antigua Fights Back
The tiny island nation of Antigua is set to launch its royalty free video and music site, Gambling911.com is learning. The move is in response to the US failure to abide by a World Trade Organization decision related to online gambling.
Gambling Addicted Former Morgan Stanley Banker Gets Life for Killing Wife
A former product controller at Morgan Stanley has been sentenced to life imprisonment by a UK court.
Manas Kapoor, 35, strangled his wife to death the same day he was to attend a disciplinary hearing after it was discovered he had gambled away millions of dollars belonging to the firm.
Kapoor admitted he was £8,000 in debt and was borrowing from friends and family to support his gambling addiction.
7Red.com Becomes Latest Online Casino With Live Dealers
7Red.com, which recently named former Heavy Weight Champion Mike Tyson as its brand ambassador, is the latest online casino to incorporate live dealers. And who knows? Maybe you’ll get to play along side Iron Mike.
Hearing Scheduled on Illinois Gambling Expansion
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Associated Press) - The lawmaker seeking approval for expanded gambling in Illinois will conduct several hearings to get public input.
Rep. Bob Rita is a Blue Island Democrat. He said Thursday that the first hearing will be Jan. 28 at the Casino Queen riverboat casino in East St. Louis.
Rita took over the expansion plan last spring after Gov. Pat Quinn vetoed past attempts for lacking ethical and legal safeguards.
Bonanno Crime Family Members Taken Into Custody for Alleged Role in Heist
(Reuters) - Five reported members of a New York crime family were taken into custody on Thursday and charged with crimes including racketeering, murder and the long-unsolved 1978 Lufthansa heist at John F. Kennedy International Airport.
New Jersey Looking at Massive Online Gambling Expansion Beyond its Borders
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — (Associated Press) - Two New Jersey lawmakers have introduced a bill that would drastically expand Internet gambling in the state, allowing it to take bets from other states and countries.
New Jersey Online Gambling: Steve Wynn Wants in and Getting Waiver
John Brennan of the Bergen Record is reporting that casino mogul Steve Wynn is about to get a waiver to enter the New Jersey online gambling marketplace. He was not among the original applicants.
Brennan writes:
Gambling Regulators to Watch for Olympics Gambling Cheats
LAS VEGAS (Associated Press) — Olympics officials have asked Nevada gambling regulators to help watch for cheating at the Winter Games in Sochi.
The Nevada Gaming Control Board announced Wednesday that it was partnering with the International Olympic Committee to help prevent match fixing and other kinds of manipulation.
Gambling, Poker Addiction Causes Man to Rob Bank in His Underwear
73-year-old John A. Dougherty of Fort Pierce, Florida, has been jailed for robbing a local bank. He blames the act on his long time gambling addiction.
And Dougherty didn’t just rob the bank, he did the deed in his underwear, so to speak.
Dougherty wore black briefs over his head to conceal his identity.
Reuters: 'Courtsiders' Court Controversy at Australian Open Tied to ‘Betting’ Arrest
(Reuters) - It's the climax of a grand slam singles match and everyone in the crowd is on their feet clapping and cheering - with the exception of one man who remains firmly rooted to his chair.
His interest in the score is as intense as the other spectators but his priority is to transmit the result of each point to someone often several thousand miles away via an electronic device in his pocket.
Daily Beast: Cantor Gaming CEO Lee Amaitis 'Bromance' With Billy Walters Lead to Probe
Following news last week that CG Technology, formerly Cantor Gaming, having settled with the Nevada Gaming Control Board for $5.5 million following an 18-page complaint lodged against that company, the Daily Beast speculated as to why CEO Lee Amaitis remains at the helm.
PokerStars, Bodog May Be Given Green Light by Feds to Accept US Customers
In a shocking new development, the website CalvinAyre.com is reporting that the US Department of Justice will begin to take on a new approach in dealing with those online gambling operators who once took bets from US citizens. The feds are reportedly now accepting corporate pleas and fines to resolve all outstanding charges.
Lesniak Introduces Bill That Will Permit New Jersey to Offer Interstate Online Gambling
New Jersey State Senator Raymond Lesniak (D-Union) has introduced a new bill that would further expand online gambling beyond the state’s borders.
Those establishments hosting their websites out of Atlantic City would be permitted to take bets from other states and countries permitting Web gambling. It is unclear how tax issues would be worked out should such compacts evolve.
Virgin Launches New Jersey Online Gambling Site This Week
Richard Branson wants a piece of the online gambling market in New Jersey as his Virgin Group is set to launch a real money site there this week.
VirginCasino.com is due to launch on Friday. It was one of 15 approved last fall to operate in the Garden State. Governor Chris Christie signed a bill into law allowing real money online gambling sites offering poker, roulette and blackjack.
The Virgin Group has teamed up with the Tropicana and online game maker Gamesys.
How to Deposit Money With Online Gambling Sites From Canada (2014)
With Skrill gone (effective January 31, 2014), sports bettors from the upper portion of North America are wondering how they can still deposit money with online gambling sites from Canada. Yes folks there are alternatives and who better to guide the way than your good friends here at Alberta-based Gambling911.com.
Problem Gambling a Laughing Matter in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Associated Press) — The Ohio Lottery Commission is trying to draw attention to serious messages about problem gambling by depicting outcomes of some humorous bets.
The characters in the "I Lost a Bet" media campaign include a bearded man dancing atop a table with rhythmic gymnastics ribbons and another guy wearing a dog costume and crouching in a crowded elevator. The billboard and TV ads refer to the campaign website, where funny scenes precede serious messages about damaging effects of problem gambling.
Judge Reschedules Trial for Those Running Illegal Gambling Operation
Jackson, Miss. (Associated Press) - A federal judge has rescheduled the trial for eight people indicted on charges of running illegal gambling operations in east Mississippi.
The defendants in the case had asked for a continuance, which was granted on Friday. The trial is now scheduled in U.S. District Court in Jackson in May.
Federal prosecutors said illegal gambling was taking place in Meridian at The Snack Shack, The Sports Connection, commonly referred to as "the Log Cabin," and The New Place.
Oklahoma Bookie Gets 27 Month Prison for Illegal Sports Betting, Poker Business
OKLAHOMA CITY—On Friday January 17, 2014, Teddy Dryden Mitchell, 59, of Oklahoma City, was sentenced by United States District Judge David L. Russell to serve 27 months in federal prison for running an illegal gambling operation, announced Sanford C. Coats, United States Attorney for the Western District of Oklahoma.
Meet Asia’s Second Richest Man: Lui Che-woo
Head of Macau casino operator Galaxy Entertainment, Lui Che-woo, remains Asia’s second richest man according to Bloomberg’s Billionaires Index. Only Hong Kong multi-billionaire Li Ka-shing, whose fortune stood at $29.5 billion, is richer.
