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Online Gambling Foe Spencer Bachus Subject of Insider-Trading Probe

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:07:37 +0000

One of the online gambling industry’s most outspoken opponents, Republican Spencer Bachus of Alabama, is being investigated as part of an insider-trading probe.

Wikileaks Exposes Sheldon Adelson: Cable Discusses ‘Missteps’ in China

Aaron Goldstein — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:10:36 +0000

Shocking Wikipedia cable mentions Sheldon Adelson 'missteps' in China.

ESPN World Series of Poker Reporter Gets Reprimanded by Judge for Tweeting During Trial

Ace King — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:12:29 +0000

Long time ESPN reporter and sports personality, Norman Chad, was reprimanded by a judge on Wednesday for tweeting during a burglary trial.

Atlantic City’s Newest Casino Revel to Impose Term Limits on Employees

Aaron Goldstein — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:51:11 +0000

If you are thinking about getting a job at the all new Revel Casino in Atlantic City, you might want to think twice.

Magic KingDOME: Wife of Purple Lounge Casino Director Must Stand Trial After Disney 'Toilet" Incident

Jagajeet Chiba — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:18:40 +0000

The wife of Media Corp PLC Non-Executive Director Chris Gorman will be forced to stand trial after an alleged sexual encounter and assault in Orlando.

Full Tilt Poker’s Chris Ferguson Allegedly Funneled $45 Million

Ace King — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:51:26 +0000

US Feds allege Full Tilt Poker stakeholder and professional poker player Chris “Jesus” Ferguson was embroiled in an elaborate ponzi scheme.

No Misconduct in Washington D.C. Online Poker Vote

C Costigan — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:02:15 +0000

The D.C. inspector general has determined that there is insufficient evidence” of any D.C. Council members “acted improperly or violated standards of conduct” as part of their vote to legalize online poker in the district.

Newt Gingrich Ex ‘Open Marriage’ Claims, Rick Perry Out and the Latest South Carolina Primary Odds

Gilbert Horowitz — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:30:28 +0000

Appearing on ABC’s ‘Nightline’, GOP US Presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich’s ex wife claimed the candidate desired an “open marriage”.

PokerStars Assembles Panel to Meet With Disgruntled Players: CEO Exit Still a Mystery

Ace King — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 02:44:27 +0000

You can’ fault PokerStars, the world’s largest real money poker room, for at least trying.

Joe Hachem, Shane Warne Among the Finalists at their Own Charity Poker Events

Ace King — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:53:02 +0000

Here is something sort of ironic as it relates to the 2012 Aussie Millions event. Joe Hachem nearly won his own charity event, finishing third.

Phil Ivey Ex Not Happy With Divorce Settlement

Ace King — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 18:07:19 +0000

Despite receiving millions of dollars and a $1.2 million purse collection, Phil Ivey’s ex-wife Luciaetta Ivey does not believe the couple’s divorce settlement to be fair.

Fellow Mormon Jon Huntsman Mocks Mitt Romney $10K Bet in Latest Campaign Ad (Video)

Jagajeet Chiba — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:39:45 +0000

GOP candidate for US President and former Utah Governor, Jon Huntsman, was quick to release an ad mocking Mitt Romney’s $10K bet offer to Texas Governor Rick Perry.

French Gambler Sues Government Over Poker Sites: Defendant in MGM Suit Uses Condom Defense

Aaron Goldstein — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:32:41 +0000

A French gambler has sued the Government claiming it failed to prevent him from accessing online poker sites in that country.

Romney Flip Flops on 10K Bet

Jagajeet Chiba — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 01:09:00 +0000

US Presidential candidate Mitt Romney stirred up controversy Saturday evening during a nationally televised GOP debate by offering to bet fellow candidate Rick Perry $10,000

PokerStars Cracks Down on Tournament Leaderboard Competition Abuse

Ace King — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 15:08:47 +0000

The world’s largest online poker room, PokerStars, announced this week it will begin cracking down on Tournament Leaderboard Competition abuse. So what exactly is going on?

Only Two Customers Follow Through With Account Closures at Bodog Following Controversy

C Costigan — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 15:24:41 +0000

A public outcry from the online poker community regarding Bodog Poker’s implementation of “anonymous software” has resulted in all but two customers actually closing their accounts, according to the CalvinAyre.com website.

PokerFuse.com: Anonymous Poker is No Longer Online Poker

Ace King — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:51:58 +0000

The popular PokerFuse.com website offered up its opinion on the controversy surrounding Bodog Poker’s apparently “not-so-anonymous” tables. It’s no longer poker.

CNN Puts More Pressure on Bachus, Pelosi Regarding Insider Trading and Congress

Aaron Goldstein — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 01:15:57 +0000

Following a “60 Minutes” report, CNN’s Anderson Cooper on Thursday night made insider trading and Congress his top story of the evening.

Albert Pujols’s Superagent Called “King of Sleaze Mountain” (Latest Odds)

Dan Shapiro — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 01:58:48 +0000

Albert Pujols prop betting odds were being offered up at Sportsbook.com following reports of alleged misconduct by his superagent Dan Lozano.

The Phil Ivey Porn: Not Quite But Close (Video)

Jagajeet Chiba — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 18:15:21 +0000

A member of the popular TwoPlusTwo.com posting forum recently stumbled upon a Phil Ivey look-a-like….in none other than a porn.

World Wide Wagering Does Not Suspend Use of Alleged Rigged Online Casino Software (Correction)

C Costigan — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 02:04:13 +0000

One of three online gambling companies named in a Pittsburgh Tribune-Review report last week that utilized the online casino software platform BLR Technologies as terminated its relationship with the company.

Senate Reacts Following Spencer Bachus Insider Trading Allegations

Gilbert Horowitz — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 03:16:57 +0000

Bill would prohibit members and White House employees from investing based on private information or from passing that information along to others for investment purposes.

Barney Frank Urges Spencer Bachus: Take Up Bill On Insider Trading (Video)

C Costigan — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 01:21:02 +0000

Barney Frank urged his fellow Congressman Spencer Bachus to take up a bill regarding politicians being banned from insider trading.

Spencer Bachus: 60 Minutes Segment a Hit Job

Aaron Goldstein — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 03:50:32 +0000

Alabama Republican Congressman and strong advocate for online gambling prohibition, Spencer Bachus, denied he engaged in any form of “insider trading”.

Bachus Back Against The Wall: "I'm not Going to Let People Distort What I Do.”

Jagajeet Chiba — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:22:19 +0000

During the financial crisis, Spencer Bachus was in a closed door meeting with Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke that was so secretive cellphones and blackberries were confiscated.