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‘The Gambler’ Starring Mark Wahlberg Reviews Mostly Positive: Opens Christmas Day
A remake of the 1974 film “The Gambler” arrives in theatres this Christmas Day and the reviews so far have been mostly positive. The Mark Wahlberg starring vehicle has received around a 65% approval rate at movie review aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes.
Flack Over Affleck: ‘Runner, Runner’ Film Sparks Outrage in Costa Rica With Police
We thought this atrocious excuse for a film was behind us, straight to DVD and out of our memories for good but “Runner, Runner” is the gift that keeps on giving this holiday season apparently. For Costa Ricans, this cinematic disaster has sparked outrage with both the police and Minister of Public Security.
Mark Wahlberg Talks His Own Gambling and Losing Weight for ‘The Gambler’
“The Gambler” is coming and Mark Wahlberg has begun to push the film, due out December 19, that some say may result in an Oscar nomination.
Wahlberg lost 60 pounds for the role.
Dan Bilzerian Plays Poker With Mini Me, a Gorilla
Poker playboy Dan Bilzerian recently teamed up with Mini Me star Verne Troyer (“Austin Powers”) and a tuxedo-wearing gorilla named Gerald to shoot a commercial for the online casino group BGO.com.
‘Simpsons’ Sued for $250 Million Over ‘Goodfellas’ Character
Frank Sivero has filed a lawsuit against the long running primetime animated series "The Simpsons" claiming they based the character Louie off of his "Goodfellas" character.
The suit claims that it was Sivero who created the Louie character and, as such, he should be fully compensated.
‘The Gambler’ Trailer Released: Mark Wahlberg Film Due Out December 19
A trailer for the upcoming Mark Wahlberg film “The Gambler” surfaced across the Web on Wednesday with the film set to open in select theatres December 19.
Wahlberg reprises the role of literature professor, Jim Bennett, whose gambling problems run him afoul of gangsters in the 1974 movie of the same name.
The film is directed by Rupert Wyatt, with a screenplay by Academy Award® winner William Monahan, and produced by Academy Award® nominee Mark Wahlberg, It also stars Jessica Lange.
The Gambler Starring Mark Wahlberg to Premiere at AFI Fest
The much-anticipated Mark Wahlberg film “The Gambler” is set to premier during the American Film Institute (AFI) Monday, November 10, 2014.
Already there is Oscar talk surrounding Wahlberg’s performance in which he dropped 60 pounds for the film project.
Wahlberg reprises the role of literature professor, Jim Bennett, whose gambling problems run him afoul of gangsters.
Mark Wahlberg Loses 60 Pounds for ‘The Gambler’ Film
Hollywood star and producer Mark Wahlberg is set to appear in the upcoming remake of “The Gambler”. It was revealed this week that the normally buff actor lost an astonishing 60 pounds for the part.
Wahlberg reprises the role of literature professor, Jim Bennett, whose gambling problems run him afoul of gangsters.
Phil Ivey vs. The Mob: Who Will Come Out on Top
Tuesday night (October 7, 2014) is a poker and sports betting fanatic’s dream when it comes to what’s on television.
‘Playing for the Mob’ Review: ‘A First Class Effort by ESPN’ Says Herald
The Boston Herald seemingly has given “Playing for the Mob” two thumbs up.
The ESPN docu-drama is narrated by Ray Liotta, chronicling the Boston College point-shaving scandal of the late 1970s, carried out by mobster Henry Hill, Liotta's "Goodfellas" character, and his various associates.
‘Son of Sam’ Laws Could be Applied to ‘Real Housewives’ Sentencing
“Real Housewives of New Jersey” stars Joe and Teresa Giudice could be forced to give up any profits derived from their appearances on the popular reality series as well as any future book deals.
Both are heading to prison for fraudulently obtaining millions in loans and for hiding income and assets in their 2009 bankruptcy filing.
Martin Short Talks Awkward Poker Game With Johnny Carson, Clooney Wedding Crasher
On Thursday night’s episode of Conan 11 pm ET/10 pm CT, actor Martin Short talks poker and George Clooney’s wedding.
The video will be live online Friday. Watch for it here.
Martin Short On George Clooney's Wedding
Floyd Mayweather Jr: 'Reality' TV Show Promoting Marcos Maidana Fight was All Fake
Undefeated boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. has confessed that a “reality” television show promoting his fight with Marcos Maidana was not reality. “All Access” featured Mayweather attending pot smoking parties and betting on sports.
From the Daily Mail:
Poker Night in America Episode 11 - Gavin Smith, Bacon Jackets, Bar Fights
“Poker Night in America” Episode 11 can be viewed below with the chief star of this episode being the one and only Gavin Smith.
Actor Ben Affleck Comes Clean About Card Counting Accusations: ‘True Story’
Speaking to Details Magazine, Hollywood actor Ben Affleck confirmed reports that Las Vegas Hard Rock Hotel & Casino security had asked the “Batman” star to step away from a blackjack table following a successful night of gambling while acknowledging he had engaged in card counting.
ESPN ‘Playing for the Mob’ Profiles Boston College Point Shaving Scandal
ESPN will be releasing a documentary next month entitled “Playing for the Mob”, profiling the infamous 1978-1979 Boston College point shaving scandal.
Oscar Pistorius Found Not Guilty: Paddy Power Makes Payouts
Oscar Pistorius has been found Not Guilty of murdering his wife model Reeva Steenkamp in a case that has been widely covered by the gambling world following Irish bookmaker Paddy Power’s decision to take wagers on the outcome.
‘All In, All Night’, ‘Underground Poker’ Debuts on Discovery Channel
Antonio Esfandiari and Phil Laak appear in a new TV show that debuted on the Discovery Network Wednesday night at 10 pm EDT.
The program focuses on the two pros searching for underground poker games with the premier episode set in New Orleans.
Discovery Channel provides the premise for the series:
Poker Princess Molly Bloom Fielding Offers to Turn Book Into Movie
In an interview with PokerNews.com, the so-called “Poker Princess” Molly Bloom discusses how she is currently fielding offers to turn her book “Molly’s Game” into a TV film.
The book takes readers inside the poker matches that Bloom ran in New York, Los Angeles, Miami and Las Vegas featuring big name celebrities and sports figures until it all came crashing down around her when she was indicted and ultimately plead guilty last year.
Remembering Joan Rivers vs. Annie Duke: Poker Pro Mum on Twitter re Death
Doyle Brunson and other poker players have tweeted their respects for the caustic comedian extraordinaire Joan Rivers, who passed away at 81 Thursday afternoon. In the poker community, Rivers is known for appearing along side female poker pro Annie Duke in the 2009 season of “Celebrity Apprentice”, making for one of the better reality feuds on television. She also lashed out at the poker playing community, at one point suggesting they were all tax evaders. But that was just classic Joan.
Comedian Joan Rivers Dead at 81: The Woman Who Beat Up Annie Duke
Perhaps the second most hated female in the world of poker, Joan Rivers, managed to beat arguably the most hated in the world of poker, Annie Duke, in the 2009 installment of “Celebrity Apprentice”.
‘Frontline’ to Profile Macau: How Billions of Dollars Make it to the Gambling Tables
The popular and well produced PBS series “Frontline” this month (September 2014) will profile the Chinese gambling enclave of Macau. Watch It Here
Veteran correspondent Lowell Bergman explores how this former Portuguese colony become the gambling capital of the world. And, yes, Macau is bigger than Vegas….way bigger than Vegas.
Ronn Torossian Says These 3 Were The Real Big Winners At The Emmys
This year’s Emmy’s are now history with trophies awarded and many gamblers making out big on their Emmy bets last week. But Gambling911.com Special Contributor Ronn Torossian points to other big winners, neither of which received actual awards or payouts. Heeeere’s Ronn…..
2014 Emmy Awards Odds – Where to Bet Online: Breaking Bad Huge Favorite
BetDSI.com has your 2014 Emmy Awards odds that you can bet on right from your laptop or mobile device.
ESPN’s ‘Outside The Lines’ to Feature Expose on Fantasy Football Betting This Sunday
ESPN’s popular “Outside the Lines” will feature an expose on Fantasy Football betting this coming Sunday August 17, 2014, Gambling911.com’s Thomas Somach can report exclusively. Airing will occur at 9 am EST on ESPN.
Gambling Mecca of Las Vegas Mourns Pasasing of Robin Williams
Comedian Robin Williams made quite an impact during his long career both on stage and in film/television. Following the news of his untimely passage Monday, a number of fellow comedians who have performed in Las Vegas over the years recounted their own positive relationships with the funny man.
Steven Segal to Star in Poker Movie ‘Gutshot Straight': Watch the Trailer
Hollywood actor Steven Segal is set to star in a new poker flick called “Gutshot Straight”, due to be released September 1, 2014.
The film is directed by Justin Steele and also stars George Eads, best known for his work on “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation”. Eads will be executive producing the project as well.
WSOP Agonizing Defeat Caught on ESPN
ESPN has begun airing segments of the 2014 World Series of Poker, which concluded earlier in the month with the determination of the Final Nine to be held in November.
One of the more agonizing defeats was filmed featuring Connor Drinan, who was eliminated in the $1 million buy-in tournament Big One for One Drop.
Rock N Pole World Championship Brings Betting to New Low With Sex Fueled Contest
The Viper Room in Hollywood, California was the setting for Sam Tripoli’s shock Rock N Pole World Championship last night (July 29) and some oddsmakers were brazen enough to permit betting on the event.
The contest, which began at 8:30 pm Pacific, featured a tag-team karaoke and pole dancing competition that was hosted by comedian Sam Tripoli.
Rick Salomon and Pamela Anderson Back Together Again Two Weeks After Divorce
Third time could be the charm. Just two weeks after “Baywatch” babe Pamela Anderson filed for divorce from her estranged husband Rick Salomon, the two were spotted in a steamy embrace, lips locked, on the island of Sardinia.
