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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.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Dec/30/2013

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.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Dec/27/2013

Bet on Tokyo as Asia’s Next Gambling Mecca

(Reuters) - Asian countries are lining up to steal gaming business from heavyweight Macau. The tiny enclave on China’s south coast is the world’s gambling mecca: it took $38-billion (U.S.) in gaming revenue in 2012; hotels run at 87 per cent occupancy, according to official data, a shade better than Las Vegas. Yet casino operators are already looking for the next casino capital. Japan may fit the bill.

Submitted by Reuters on, Dec/26/2013

Bally Technologies Gets Chastised by Gaming Board: Could be Fined

LAS VEGAS — (Associated Press) - Nevada gambling regulators say slot machine operator Bally Technologies failed to register some of its employees.

The Nevada Gaming Control Board filed a 28-count complaint against the company this week.

The complaint says that Bally registered its employees weeks, months, and in one case, years late. Nevada law requires gambling companies to register employees before they start work.

The board recommended that Bally be fined for each of the 28 counts. The company now has a chance to contest the complaint.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Dec/26/2013

PokerStars Eyes Online Gambling License in New York State

Following New Jersey’s rejection of a licensing application from the world’s largest online poker company, PokerStars, its parent company is now said to be looking at neighboring New York State.

While New York does not yet allow real money online gambling, that could all change.  PokerStars has reportedly begun hiring lobbyists to push for legalization in a state that this year embraced expansion of its brick and mortar casinos.

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Submitted by Ace King on, Dec/26/2013

New Mexico Gambling Proposal Likely to Face Critics

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (Associated Press) — It doesn't appear that a proposed gambling compact between the Navajo Nation and the state of New Mexico will get any warmer of a reception than it did during the 2013 legislative session when it was met with complaints.

The Albuquerque Journal reports that the proposal that was unveiled in the last days of the 2013 session had run into trouble from the outset and was never voted on by the full Legislature. The Navajos' current compact and those of four other tribes expire on June 30, 2015.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Dec/26/2013

Mobster Baker Sues New York for ‘False Imprisonment’ Tied to Gangland Murder

A Brooklyn bakery owner with alleged mob ties is suing the state of New York for what he claims was false imprisonment.

Mario Fortunato was placed behind bars following two guilty verdicts against him involving a gangland murder.  Both those verdicts were later overturned.

The reputed Genovese Crime Family associated wants to be reimbursed for millions of dollars.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Dec/25/2013

Gambling Expansion Again on the Table in Kentucky

FRANKFORT, Ky. — (Associated Press) - Those who support legalizing casinos in Kentucky are back in the starting gate, mounting another campaign that promotes expanded gambling as a lucrative revenue source during lean times in hopes of a strong stretch run for a proposal mired in defeat.

The latest version will be presented as a proposed constitutional amendment that would go on the 2014 fall ballot in Kentucky if approved by the General Assembly. Proposals have been drafted for introduction in the House and Senate.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Dec/25/2013

Mobster Accused of Trying to Have Daughter’s Boyfriend Killed Won’t be Home for Xmas

(Associated Press) - A REPUTED mob associate will stay in jail over Christmas while a judge weighs charges that he tried to have his daughter's boyfriend and two rivals killed.

Ronald Galati Sr., who has an auto body shop on 20th Street near McKean in South Philadelphia, also is accused of threatening people during a grand-jury investigation focusing on organized crime and insurance fraud.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Dec/24/2013

NJ Judge Approves Atlantic Club Shutdown

CAMDEN, N.J. (Associated Press) — A slowdown brought on by the rapid proliferation of casino gambling in the northeastern United States claimed its first victim in New Jersey on Monday when a federal bankruptcy judge approved the sale and shutdown of Atlantic City's Atlantic Club Casino Hotel.

The casino, which opened in 1980 as the Golden Nugget and featured then-owner Steve Wynn bringing fresh towels to Frank Sinatra in its commercials, will shut its doors Jan. 13.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Dec/24/2013

Canada’s Most Notorious Mobster Vito Rizzuto Dies in Hospital

One of Canada’s most notorious mobsters, Vito Rizzuto, has died of natural causes after being admitted to a Montreal hospital early Monday morning.  He was 67.

Rizzuto reportedly entered the hospital after suffering chest pains.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Dec/23/2013

David Beckham to Promote Casinos in Singapore, Macau

Retired British Football star David Beckham is set to begin promoting casinos in Singapore and Macau in the coming year.

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He’ll be the face behind the Las Vegas Sands in those two markets.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Dec/23/2013

Casinos Take Over Airwaves, Malls in New Jersey Online Gambling Blitz

The Newark Star Ledger’s Ryan Hutchins reports on what Gambling911.com noticed the last time we were in New York City during the launch of New Jersey’s real money online gambling sector in late November: online casino ads are everywhere.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Dec/23/2013

Jessica Lange Set to Join Cast of Upcoming Remake ‘The Gambler’

This weekend it was confirmed that Jessica Lange has signed on for the upcoming Paramount Pictures project “The Gambler”.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Dec/22/2013

Atlantic Club Casino in NJ Closing Jan. 13: Caesars Among Buyers

The Atlantic Club Casino Hotel in Atlantic City says it will close on Jan. 13, reducing the number of casinos in the struggling gambling resort to 11.

It will be the first Atlantic City casino to close since the Sands shut down in 2006 to make way for a new casino project that never got built.

The casino said Friday it reached two sale agreements that will be submitted to a judge Monday for approval. It did not list either buyer, but a bankruptcy court filing identified one as Caesars Entertainment.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Dec/20/2013

Forget Santa Calls – Get Calls From Charlie Sheen, Justin Beiber Or Reggie Bush

In what is clearly a naughty or nice special, a new service, Celebcalls is offering kids of all ages Christmas calls from such charming characters as Justin Bieber, Charlie Sheen, Snoop Dogg, and Ice-T.

With their Send Santa Calls program, for only $4.99 celebs call with a customized, personalized message.

Submitted by Jenny Woo on, Dec/20/2013

Convicted Genovese Crime Family Member Denied Furlough to Attend Rangers Game

Brooklyn Federal Judge Pamela Chen has denied Genovese crime family mobster Felice Masullo an unusual request to attend a New York Rangers game this week with his family.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Dec/20/2013

Net Entertainment Inks Deal With Bet365

Net Entertainment is very proud to announce that it has signed an agreement with Bet365 Group Limited, one of the world’s leading online gambling groups. Under the terms of the agreement, Net Entertainment will deliver a number of its top online games across bet365’s mobile and desktop channels.

Submitted by Press Release on, Dec/20/2013

Online Gambling and World Peace: Bringing Rodman and Kim Together

The Sydney Morning Herald on Friday profiled former NBA star Dennis Rodman’s visits to North Korea and how online gambling – of all things – helped make it happen.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Dec/20/2013

Poll Finds Voters in PA Don’t Want Online Gambling

They are loving it in neighboring New Jersey but Pennsylvania voters have spoken and they say there is no place for legalized online gambling in their state.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Dec/19/2013

Casino Exec With Ties to Online Gambling Rejected as ‘Unsuitable’ by NV Gaming Board

A onetime executive of the Golden Nugget and Wynn Resorts in Las Vegas has lost his bid for a Nevada gambling license after regulators rejected his application. 

Submitted by Ace King on, Dec/19/2013

Philadelphia Whacks Contract With Reputed Mobster Charged With Hiring Hitman

Reputed mob associate Ronald Galati's American Collision & Automotive Center has raked in more than $1.2 million in taxpayer money since 2011.  Now the city of Philadelphia has severed the lucrative contract with the auto body repair shop.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Dec/19/2013

Man Dies Following Altercation in Reno Casino

Reno police are investigating the suspicious death of a man taken by ambulance from Reno’s Eldorado Casino at about 2 am Sunday morning.

“Preliminary investigation has revealed the victim was involved in a physical altercation prior to being transported to the hospital,” police said in a statement Tuesday night.

The victim’s name and age had not yet been released as police await the final results of an autopsy.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Dec/19/2013

Smooth Landing: Dennis Rodman Back in North Korea After Purging, Execution

Former NBA player Dennis Rodman has landed safely in North Korea along with a documentary film crew to help coach the rogue nation’s men’s basketball team. 

Rodman, whose trip is being sponsored by Irish bookmaker Paddy Power, arrives just days after the execution of supreme leader Kim Jong-un's uncle, Jang Song-thaek.

Rodman was met at Pyongyang's airport by Vice Sports Minister Son Kwang Ho.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Dec/19/2013

Director Nick Cassavetes Sues Friend Over Gambling Debt, $72k Bounced Check

Famed film Director Nick Cassavetes is suing his buddy over a $72,000 check that bounced and, according to TMZ.com, it’s for a gambling debt.

The friend, Kevin Washington, reportedly gave Cassavetes a handwritten check for $72,600 and allegedly stopped payment.

Cassavetes is a known gambler who has bet large sums of money at private home games.

Oddly enough, the film director was sued himself in 2011 for nearly an identical amount.  The trustee of a convicted hedge fund manager claimed Cassavetes owed hi a $73,000 poker debt.

Submitted by Ace King on, Dec/18/2013

Bwin Sees World Cup Bringing Growth in 2014

LONDON – (Reuters) - Online gambling company Bwin.Party said on Wednesday the outlook for next year was positive thanks to betting on the soccer World Cup and growth prospects in the United States.

Trading in 11 weeks since the end of September 2013 has been in line with its expectations, the company said.

Bwin is focusing on fewer, better-regulated markets and is expanding in the United States, as gambling rules are relaxed in places like New Jersey.

Submitted by Reuters on, Dec/18/2013

SC Bookie and Convicted Murderer Brett Parker, Dad Sentenced to Five Months

Irmo, South Carolina bookie Brett Parker, his dad Jack Parker and an associate Douglas E. Taylor were sentenced Wednesday morning in a federal court in Columbia following convictions for illegal bookmaking.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Dec/18/2013

First Pot, Now Possibly Legalized Online Gambling in Colorado

A Constitutional amendment would be required to allow real money online gambling in Colorado and voters could ultimately decide whether or not to allow the activity some time in the approaching year (2014).

Submitted by C Costigan on, Dec/18/2013

Tribe Suing New Mexico Over Failed Gambling Compact Negotiations

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (Associated Press) - One of New Mexico's American Indian tribes is suing the state over failed negotiations concerning its gaming compact.

Pojoaque Pueblo Gov. George Rivera says the agreement being sought by Gov. Susana Martinez's administration would further restrict tribal gambling operations and would increase taxes, fees and other charges.

Rivera says such a compact would not help New Mexico's gaming industry compete with other states, especially since casino revenues have been flat since 2008 and government funding for tribes has diminished.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Dec/17/2013

Paddy Power Places Dennis Rodman in the Line of Fire With North Korea Trip

Former NBA star Dennis Rodman is on his way to North Korea where he will meet with his so-called “friend for life”, the Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un.  The timing couldn’t be any better.  Kim Jong-un, it is believed, just had his uncle executed and his aunt, the one believed to be responsible for the purging and subsequent execution, is reportedly missing.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Dec/17/2013

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How to Withdraw Funds From Online Casinos?

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