Carolina, Arizona, New England, Denver Success Not a Complete Blow to Local Bookies
The success of Carolina, Arizona, New England and Denver this NFL season might on the surface seem like a painful experience for local bookies who serve each of these teams fan bases. With the exception of the Carolina region, this was not always the case.
Houston Police Officers Tied to Offshore Sports Betting Ring
Two former Houston police sergeants are among those being investigated by federal authorities for allegedly running an illegal online sports gambling business with links to the Dallas area.
The Week's Best: PCA Organizers Pissed at Esfandiari for Urinating at Table
One of the biggest poker earners of all time, Antonio Esfandiari, was disqualified over the weekend from a PCA event after he was caught urinating into an empty bottle at the poker table.
The action was tied to a side bet but deemed "inappropriate" by event organizers. Esfandiari had about 115,000 in chips at the time of the disqualification.
"I am embarrassed of the actions I took to win that bet", Esfandiari admitted later on.
He was interviewed by PokerNews about the incident. Watch below
WSEX Co-Founder Pleads Guilty Following 17 Years of Being a Fugitive
A co-founder of now defunct World Sports Exchange (WSEX) has pleaded guilty to gambling-related charges after remaining a fugitive for over 17 years.
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The High Five Tournament Series starts January 20th
Here at Americas Cardroom, our motto is that you can never have too much of a good thing. That’s why we’re not letting the dust settle after the holidays and we’re jumping right into our first big event of 2016 with the High Five Tournament Series (January 20th-24th).
We know you’re going to love this event, but before we get into the details, let’s take a look back at 2015 – the biggest year in our history. Here are just some of the accomplishments:
ThePOGG.com Approved by UK Gambling Commission to Assist Online Gambling Affiliates
The United Kingdom Gambling Commission has approved ThePOGG.com as an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) service. A spokesperson for ThePOGG.com stated:
Mike Watson Wins 2016 PCA Main Event for $728325
PARADISE ISLAND, BAHAMAS – Mike “SirWatts” Watson has won the 2016 PokerStars Caribbean Adventure $5,300 Main Event for $728,325.
Watson, who hails from St. John's, the capital of Newfoundland in Canada, beat PCA 2009 runner-up Tony Gregg heads-up to seize the title and prestigious Main Event trophy. Gregg was thwarted yet again in his bid to become champion; it was his third appearance on the PCA final table and he is the only player in EPT history to have reached the final of the same event three times. The pair cut a deal heads-up, with Gregg taking $612,175 for second.
Poker Not a Game of Skill Claim Legislators
Legislators in the state of Nebraska have come to the conclusion that poker is not a game of skill as proponents have argued over the past decade.
Lawmakers on Thursday defeated a bill that would have classified poker as skill rather than chance. The change of status would have permitted poker and community card games to be licensed in the state. Poker tournaments would also have been allowed in establishments where alcohol is served.
Bitcoin Betting Online – Latest News: Extortion Group Taken Down
Bitcoin betting online is readily available these days after a long cautious delay.
In Record Powerball Game, a Look at Winners and Losers
DES MOINES, Iowa (Associated Press) - When the largest-ever lottery prize is finally awarded, the winners and losers will extend well beyond the lucky few who hit the jackpot and the multitudes of disappointed ticket buyers. Here's a breakdown of how Powerball affects the players, the public and others.
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Three Winning Powerball Tickets Sold: LA, Melbourne Beach, FL, Tennessee
LOS ANGELES – (Associated Press) - An eye-popping and unprecedented Powerball jackpot whose rise to almost $1.6 billion became a national fascination will be split three ways.
PCA 2016 Main Event Final Table Player Profiles Unveiled
Gambling911.com has your PCA 2016 Main Event Final Table player profiles including seat numbers.
Seat 1: Mike "SirWatts" Watson, 31, St. John's, Canada, PokerStars player
Massachusetts Man Sues DraftKings For Millions After Losing $175
A Massachusetts man is suing Boston-based DraftKings for millions of dollars alleging the company was running an “illegal online sports betting business” in which he lost (drum roll please) $175.
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Powerball Jumps to $1.5 Billion
DES MOINES, Iowa (Associated Press) — The world's largest lottery jackpot has grown to $1.5 billion because of continuing strong Powerball ticket sales.
Wizard of Odds Updates Presentation of Website
Gambling information site Wizard of Odds has updated its website to bring a new browsing experience for those looking for information related to casino games.
The new look and feel for the website brings an easier to read interface, new visual set, and easy to navigate mobile site. The new layout puts less clicks between users and the information they are seeking, giving the Wizard of Odds site a leg up on a lot of their competition.
Three Online Poker Players Pop $100,000 Jackpot at ACR
San Jose, Costa Rica – Who needs a Powerball ticket when you have online poker in the US? Americas Cardroom today announced that three players have shared in a $100,000 prize pool after popping the biggest jackpot possible in the online poker site’s popular Jackpot Poker offering. The $100k jackpot is the second one in a matter of eight months.
This Little Part of Your Brain Made You Buy That Losing Powerball Ticket
Researchers at the Stanford Neurosciences Institute used used diffusion-weighted MRIs to study a tract of neuron connected to regions of the brain associated with risk and reward. The results: That tiny portion of your brain is responsible for the purchase of that losing Powerball ticket. Nobody won the $950 million tied to the current Powerball.
Golden Globes 2016 Predictions: Where to Bet Online
You can bet on the 2016 Golden Globes at BetDSI.com. Check out the latest predictions for this year’s winners below.
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Here are some of my favorite categories and my predictions on who will take home the award:
Golden Globes - Best Picture - Drama Odds
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Brand New Fantasy Sports Option Explained by AceSportsbook
It was only a matter of time before one of the best sportsbooks in the world decided to get in the Fantasy mix and begin offering Fantasy style betting options.
AceSportsbook.com has just unveiled a brand new Fantasy Football player betting option that have over and unders for specific players, and player match ups with a spread and a combined over/under total for the two players.
Lucky Player Hits a $4 Million Progressive Jackpot Payout
One lucky pokies player in Australia managed to hit a $4 million progressive jackpot thanks in no small part to Playtech and NetBet reaching a last minute licensing extension agreement.
Had the agreement not been extended just days before the player, using the handle “Tokoshi”, hit the grand prize, the anonymous online casino gambler would still be some poor sap like the rest of us.
Aaron Sorkin to Adapt Memoir of Molly’s Game for Film About ‘Poker Princess’
Oscar-winning screenwriter Aaron Sorkin has announced plans to adapt the memoir “Molly’s Game” about a former skier who wound up hosting exclusive high stakes poker games for big name stars the likes of Leonardo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire.
“Molly’s Game” will tell the story of Molly Bloom, also known as the “poker princess”. She attracted the A-list celebrities and would later become the subject of an FBI investigation.
High Five Poker Tournament Series Returns With $840K Guaranteed
Get ready for sky-high bankrolls and players who feel like they're on Cloud 9 for five straight days. AmericasCardroom today announced the next edition of the High Five, an online poker tournament series with $840,000 in guaranteed prize pools, spread out through five daily events for five straight days.
Johnny Manziel in More Hot Water
CLEVELAND (Associated Press) — Johnny Manziel's troubles keep piling up.
The embattled Browns quarterback was cited for driving with expired license plates last weekend, when he failed to report to the team's facility for a medical assessment and was seen having some fun in Las Vegas.
Online Sportsbook Now Offering Fantasy Sports Option
Fantasy Sports has exploded into an multi-billion dollar a year business, with FanDuel and DraftKings leading the way with fantasy tournaments and daily games.
Las Vegas Review Journal Goes On Another Tirade Against Itself
Since casino magnate Sheldon Adelson took over the Las Vegas Review Journal last week, you can’t exactly fault the paper for being hard on itself.
Breaking News: Daily Fantasy Sports Regulation Bill in CA Passes Assembly Vote
California, which just happens to be the world’s eighth largest economy, is the latest state to examine the legality of Daily Fantasy Sports.
A bill introduced by Assemblyman Adam Gray went to a committee vote in Sacramento Wednesday (January 6, 2016). Had it failed to pass the Assembly by the end of the month, the process would then need to begin anew.
Missing Poker Pro Burt Boutin Once Exposed Ex-Wife's Defamation Plot
Missing 48-year-old Las Vegas poker pro Burt Boutin once played a critical role in debunking his ex-wife's shocking claims against her off-again-on-again boyfriend, Clark County Commissioner Steve Sisolak, that he had an inappropriate relationship with her then 15-year-old daughter.
Boutin, who has not been seen for at least three weeks, would go public in 2012 to report his daughter confided in him that she had been coerced into making the false allegations.
2016 Golden Globes Betting Odds: Best Musical or Comedy
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Favorites to Win Best Picture at 2016 Oscars: Spotlight Odds-On Favorite at -150
MyBookie.ag is among the first online bookmakers to release odds on the 2016 Oscars with Spotlight among the top favorites to win Best Picture.
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Report: Johnny Manziel Was in Disguise at Vegas Casino
Following reports that Cleveland’s troubled quarterback Johnny Manziel had been spotted over the weekend in a Vegas casino and the Browns organization seeming oblivious to it all, ESPN followed up with a story that Manziel had donned a disguise while at the tables.
More specifically, ESPN says he was wearing a blonde wig, fake mustache and sunglasses.
Fox Sports noted that “as soon as this report came out, a nation collectively got on their computers, fired up Photoshop and quickly went to work on what Billy looked like”.
