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Billionaire Who Blew Millions Gambling Blames the Devil: Won’t Pay Casino
A billionaire who gambled away £2million at London’s Ritz Casino is now refusing to pay his debt, claiming the devil made him do it.
The 52-year-old business mogul Safa Abdulla Al Geabury made that claim to a psychiatrist and it was presented to the High Court.
The frenzied gambling spree occurred in February of last year. Mr. Al Geabury claims the urge to gamble was as if he had been possessed and that the casino should have stopped him instead of continuing to offer a £5million credit line.
Seals With Clubs Bitcoin Poker Site Owner Pleads Guilty
An individual who ran the now shuttered Bitcoin-only online poker room Seals With Clubs from his Las Vegas home, Bryan Micon, has plead guilty to running what authorities say was an illegal and unlicensed site.
It was the first time that action had been taken against a Bitcoin operator in the Internet gambling space.
Columbus Ohio Pay Per Head Services – For Agents, Bookies: Franklin County
Savvy Pay Per Head businesses will most certainly be targeting the Columbus, Ohio area this year with their beloved Buckeyes winning a national Football championship.
AcePerHead.com is one such PPH targeting this region, which includes Dublin, Newark, Westerville and other towns located in Franklin County.
This was a huge sports betting region before the Buckeyes took home the championship so one can only imagine what it will be like this season.
Bookies, Pay Per Heads That Offer UFC Fight Odds
With one of the biggest UFC events upcoming in July we thought it would be a good time to look at bookies and Pay Per Head services that offer UFC fight betting.
Premier Per Head is one such operator. They offer a full slate of UFC and other MMA wagering options at a very affordable price that includes a free two week trial.
What’s a Good Pay Per Head for Pre Season NFL?
Looking for a good Pay per Head for pre season NFL, which is just around the corner. AcePerHead.com may very well fit the bill.
“This is more of a boutique Per Head business model,” notes Gambling911.com’s Payton O’Brien. “They are looking to provide excellent customer service and promise that, once someone joins, they will never leave.”
Macau Gambling Junket Operator Accused in Money Laundering Probe
(Reuters) - A storied Macau junket operator, who has been the focus of a lengthy police investigation, has been accused of laundering HKD1.8 billion (USD232 million) through bank accounts in Hong Kong, according to court documents released this week.
Cheung Chi-tai, a former major shareholder of one of Macau's biggest junket operators the Neptune Group, is facing three separate charges of money laundering.
In November last year, the Hong Kong police launched a money-laundering investigation related to Cheung and had frozen his assets.
Nintendo Steps Back Into eSports Space
(Gambling911.com Sports Wire) – Nintendo was among the first gaming companies to embrace eSports back in 1990. This is when Nintendo introduced the Nintendo World Championships. Soon after, the company abandoned that market. But eSports is more than ready for primetime this go-around and Nintendo has jumped back on the bandwagon effective last year.
DraftKings Loses Disney: Looking to Raise Another $250 Million
(Gambling911.com Fantasy Sports Wire) – DraftKings.com, the Boston-based Daily Fantasy Sports company considered second largest in the world, has entered into a lucrative marketing deal with ESPN, however, that sports channel’s parent company, Disney, has opted not to invest in the company.
Does your Pay Per Head Site Keep You on Hold?
Maybe we need to explore the lingo a little, for purposes of this conversation. When you are "on hold," that means there is some kind of logistical or technical holdup that is keeping you from moving forward. The people from Premier Per Head are very familiar with the horror stories.
Amaya Silent Over Insider Trading Investigation at Annual Meeting
MONTREAL – (Canadian Press) - Although Amaya is at the centre of an insider trading investigation of a US$4.9 billion acquisition, you wouldn't know it at the online gaming company's annual meeting Monday.
The subject was not broached by management and no shareholder raised a question about it to its chairman and CEO David Baazov, who is among those being investigated by Quebec's securities regulator.
Baazov later told reporters that the investigation makes great headlines but hasn't spooked investors or distracted Amaya officials.
Five reasons to use Premier Pay Per Head
What are the five best reasons for you to use Premier Per Head for your needs in the burgeoning Pay Per Head industry?
BukBuk.com Next Generation Daily Fantasy Site to Debut August 1: $250K Giveaway
Referring to itself as the “next generation gaming with more transparency, more controls, and more ways to monetize your fantasy sports experience than ever before,” a new Daily Fantasy Sports site BukBuk.com is set to debut August 1, 2015. BukBuk.com will also be giving away $250,000 to coincide with its launch.
Bukbuk says it has pre-registered in excess of 15,000 active daily fantasy players to assist in beta testing the system.
eSports Online Gambling Site Unikrn About to Close on ‘Major’ 2nd Round of Funding
Speaking to SBC News Sam Cooke on Monday, Rahul Sood, co-founder of eSports online gambling site Unikrn, revealed his firm is about to receive another round of secured funding.
Latitude360.com Becomes First Chain of Fantasy Sports Restaurants: Buys PlayMLF
Today, Latitude360 (LATX) (www.latitude360.com), the “ultimate upscale multi-dimensional entertainment eatery,” continues to embark on a nationwide expansion by acquiring Major League Fantasy (MLF) (
Bwin.Party Sells World Poker Tour to Ourgame for $35 Million
(Gambling911.com News Wire) – Struggling Bwin.Party has sold its tournament arm, World Poker Tour, to Ourgame for US$35 million, Rueters revealed on Monday. The sale was classified as debt free and payable in cash.
Ourgame is a Hong Kong-listed social gaming company with interests across Asia and a market capitalisation of approximately HK$5.7 billion (US$733m).
Under the terms of the transaction, bwin.party will continue to sponsor various WPT events and television shows in both the United States and Europe until 31 December 2016.
Kahnawake Indians to Take Control of Sports Interaction Amidst Political Torpor
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawake earlier this month announced its intention to begin operating its first online gambling licensee, Sports Interaction. That company was originally founded in Dublin, Ireland and operated for a brief period in the Dominican Republic before relocating to the Kahnawake Reserve in Quebec, Canada.
SidePrize.com The Answer to Both Traditional and Daily Fantasy Linkage
With the launch of Atlanta-based SidePrize last week, there is now a way for players to enjoy both worlds of Fantasy Sports: Traditional and Daily.
Are You Happy With Your Price Per Head Service?
If you are a Pay Per Head customer, you may want to evaluate your situation and think about whether you can do better. Are you happy with the service you are getting?
Pay Per Head Poker: Qualify for Sunday Millions and More
When picking a Pay Per Head site that will best accommodate your clients, why not go with one that offers the best poker platform on the planet. That would be Americas Cardroom, now offered at Premier Per Head.
Pay Per Head Poker may end up being just as – if not more important – than the actual bookmaking service being offered.
Daily Fantasy Sports Businesses Must Be Classified as Gambling Sites in UK
(Gambling911.com Fantasy Sports Wire) - An interesting dilemma has arisen with news that Daily Fantasy Sports powerhouse DraftKings recently submitted an application with the United Kingdom Gambling Commission. Their intent was not immediately known but the presumption is that DraftKings will one day like to be regulated in the United Kingdom. After all, rival FanDuel.com was actually founded in the UK.
But this is an industry that is working hard to present itself as providing an activity not deemed to be gambling.
Omaha Bookies: Each Rake in Around $30K a Week in Profits Claim Experts
(Gambling911.com Bookie Wire) - Omaha, Nebraska became a household name prior to the 2014 Super Bowl thanks to Peyton Manning’s play calling, but did you know this city of just over 430,000 is home to some 25 large-size bookmaking businesses, none of which can totally handle the mass demand of sports bettors, especially during College Football season.
Omaha has long been a haven for mobsters, a well-kept secret up until now. Did you know that by mid-century, Omaha had a reputation for more illicit gambling per capita than any other city in the nation? It’s true.
eSports and Online Gambling: The Perfect Marriage
(Gambling911.com Gambling News Wire) – For the first time in its history, the European iGaming & Congress (EiG) will host a panel to discuss the emergence of eSports and its potential in the world of online gambling.
The conference will be held in Berlin on October 20-22 with the panel featuring Unikrn CEO Rahul Sood and Pinnacle Sportsbook Head Marco Blume. Both betting companies currently offer wagering on most major eSports events.
Playtech Raises 227 Million for Acquisition of Forex Trading Platform
(Reuters) - British online gaming company Playtech Plc said on Thursday it had raised 227 million pounds ($361 million) through a share placement to help fund its purchase of forex trading platform owner Plus500 and other potential deals.
The company placed 29.05 million shares, representing about 10 percent of its current share capital, with institutions via an accelerated bookbuild. The shares were priced at 780 pence each.
Shares in the company were down 2.3 percent at 789.50 pence at 1335 GMT on the London Stock Exchange.
Forbes is Speaking at the First Ever Daily Fantasy Sports Expo
(G911 Fantasy Sports Wire) - Joining the likes of CBS Sports, AlphaDraft, Vulcun, Shamrock Investments, FanWars and more, Gambling911.com can reveal that Forbes will be speaking at the first ever Daily Fantasy Sports Expo in Miami Beach this coming August 6-7.
Pennsylvania Online Gambling Won’t Happen for At Least Another Year
(G911 News Wire) - Should Pennsylvania legislators vote to allow online gambling in the state, actual play is not likely for at least another year. This is what gaming official told a Senate panel on Wednesday. The proposal calls for existing land-based casinos, for which there are around a dozen in the state, to license the online gambling sites.
What is the Best Bookie Software Online?
When it comes to the best bookie software online, that is a subjective concept as all Gambling911.com endorsed Pay Per Head companies provide the best software in the industry bar none.
For the purpose of this piece we will examine AcePerHead.com, a site that has been part of the Gambling911.com family going on three years now.
Daily Fantasy Sports Site Without a Salary Cap: DraftPot
(G911 Fantasy Sports Wire) - New York-based DraftPot.com is upping the ante in the world of Daily Fantasy Sports by allowing folks to enter their contests without having to deal with a salary cap. That’s right, you can pick whomever you want.
Betfair Shares Plummet 3 Percent Following Ratings Changes
Online gambling firm Betfair falls c.3 pct, one of the top percentage losers on the FTSE-250 mid-cap index after reporting results.
The company posted a better than expected rise in FY profit, led by strong revenue growth and a big surge in new customers but falls in early trading but a series of downgrades resulted in the share plunge Wednesday.
Panmure Gordon cut its rating to "hold" from "buy" citing higher valuations while Numis Securities also raised concerns over valuations and additional duties in the UK and Ireland downgraded to "sell" on June 5 )
Pay Per Head Solutions – Best for Mobile: Take The Test Drive
When it comes to Pay Per Head solutions, you will need one that offers the best mobile platform.
Man Who Made Vegas Into Gambler’s Paradise Kirk Kerkorian Dead at 98
(G911 News Wire) - Kirk Kerkorian, a billionaire who helped transform Las Vegas into a gambling empire, has died at the age of 98. Kerkorian passed away in Los Angeles Monday from undisclosed causes. Born into an Armenian family in Fresno, California, Kerkorian immersed himself in several industries that include airline travel, Hollywood motion pictures and the auto sector. His fortune last year was estimated to be at $4 billion.
