The Cage Lowers Buy-In: More Action, More Players
San Jose, Costa Rica – On October 28th, the gloves officially come off. Americas Cardroom today announced The Cage $1k, a $1,050 buy-in cash game where every passing second is a fight to the finish. The time-based cash game takes place each Wednesday starting October 28th and features a new blind structure. It also becomes available to more players with its lower buy-in, previously at $5,000+$100.
Bookies Worst Nightmare: Utes, Falcons, Panthers
Heading into this weekend’s football slate, bookies worried most about covers by the Utah Utes in College Football and the Atlanta Falcons in the NFL.
Alessandro Peciarolo Seizes Lead for IPT7 Malta2 Main Event Day 3
Thirty players remain in contention for the title as the IPT7 Malta2 Main Event goes into Day 3. Alessandro Peciarolo from Italy is holding a massive chip lead after scooping a huge pot in one of the last hands of the day to bring his stack up to 2,625,000. Hailing from Rome, the 42-year-old is a passionate poker player and he's been running really well so far in the tournament. He led the field after Day 1a as well.
A Study Demonstrates that Online Casinos with Poker Rooms Are Safer
The latest research shows that those online casinos that also have a poker room on the same site, i.e. an option to play poker games against real players, are more reliable and trustworthy than sites that only offer casino games. They pay faster, have more language and currency options, lower non-payment risk, higher payout limits, and overall player experiences with them are more positive.
Andreas Chalkiadakis Leads IPT7 Malta2 Main Event into Day 2
Last season, the Greek flag was waving at the end of the IPT Malta Main Event and now it's time to put up the blue-and-white banner again.
Battle of Malta Accounts for 12 Percent of Nation’s GDP
The Battle of Malta, considered the biggest standalone poker tournament in Europe, will contribute an amazing 12 percent to that Mediterranean nation’s GDP. This according to Paul Bugeja, Chief Operating Officer (COO) for the Malta Tourism Authority.
This year could lead to an even greater contribution as it coincides with one of online gambling’s biggest industry conferences, the Summit of iGaming Malta, SIGMA.
Massachusetts Expects to Wrap Up Probe Into Daily Fantasy Sports Within Month
Massachusetts Gaming Commission Chairman Steve Crosby said Thursday that state regulators probing the legality of Daily Fantasy Sports expect to provide advise to state lawmakers and Governor Charlie Baker by month’s end.
Baseball Pitchers Shoki Kasahara, Ryuya Matsumoto Caught Up in Betting Scandal
TOKYO – (Associated Press) - A gambling scandal has hit Japanese professional baseball at the worst possible time.
‘Goodfellas’ Defendant Discusses Why He Turned Informant
NEW YORK — (Associated Press) - An admitted mobster involved in the legendary heist retold in the film "Goodfellas" told a jury on Wednesday he came forward three decades later to sign up to become a paid government informant because a gambling problem left him destitute.
NCAA Says ‘No Thank You’ to DraftKings and FanDuel Ads
There won’t be any DraftKings or FanDuel commercials airing during any of the upcoming NCAA events. That’s music to the ears of those who have grown tired of the market saturation during NFL and College Football games.
76ers End Partnership Deal With PartyPoker Amidst DFS Scandal
The Philadelphia 76ers have cut their ties with PartyPoker following a scandal that erupted two weeks ago within the Daily Fantasy Sports sector.
It remains to be seen whether this will cause a domino effect in the professional sports arena with many of the franchises entered into partnerships with DFS firms DraftKings and FanDuel.
While PartyPoker does not offer a Daily Fantasy Sports platform, the sports leagues have come under fire of late for deals that seemingly embrace gambling.
Ladbrokes Strong Start to Soccer Season: Revenues Up 6.4 Percent
LONDON - (Reuters) - Increasing digital revenue and a strong start to the soccer season helped bookmaker Ladbrokes report its strategy under new boss Jim Mullen was making progress, sending its shares sharply higher.
Alessio Peciarolo Leads IPT7 MALTA2 After Day 1A
Sharing the limelight with the EPT once again, the Italian Poker Tour is celebrating the tour's 50th stop here at the EPT 12 Malta Poker Festival.
The first major event on the 76-event schedule is the €1,100 IPT Main Event, attracting 224 players on Day 1a.
Is Sheldon Adelson Looking to Stop DraftKings, FanDuel From Operating in GA?
Our sister site DFS911.com has raised the question: Is Sheldon Adelson behind Georgia’s recently announced probe into the Daily Fantasy Sports sector?
Vote on Internet Gambling, Daily Fantasy Sports Cancelled in PA
The Pennsylvania Gaming Oversight Committee cancelled a scheduled meeting for Wednesday to discuss the pros and cons of online gambling and Daily Fantasy Sports in the state.
A vote on the gambling bills were put off amid budget negotiations.
$1 Million Guaranteed Every Sunday through November 8th at Americas Cardroom
San Jose, Costa Rica – October 21, 2015 – It’s not just the $500,000 Guaranteed making headlines at popular US-facing online poker site Americas Cardroom.
Books Pull U.S. Democratic Nominee Odds Following Biden Decision Not to Run
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden has decided not to run for President, thus putting an end to speculation that has reached fever pitch in recent weeks.
IPT7 Malta Day 1A Gets Under Way
Half a year ago, the EPT made its debut here on the beautiful island of Malta. Now, the tour is back at Portomaso Casino as the PokerStars.com EPT 12 Malta Poker Festival kicked off today at noon (local time).
It's the €1,100 IPT Malta Main Event which is getting the action under way. Last season, Greek pro Georgios "ZISIMO7" Zisimopoulos triumphed here in the record-breaking 1,285-strong tournament, taking home €142,205 after a five-way deal. The 27-year-old Greek will defend his title here after qualifying online on PokerStars.
Hop to it: Australian Authority Wants Online Gambling Payments Made Instantly
(Australia Associated Press) - Online betting agencies could be banned from offering gamblers unsolicited credit under a proposed crackdown by South Australia's Independent Gambling Authority.
PA Bill to Regulate Online Poker, Daily Fantasy Sports Will be Voted on Wednesday
Daily Fantasy Sports sites would have to partner with the state of Pennsylvania in order to operate there as part of new legislation that will be voted on Wednesday.
$500,000 Guaranteed Tourney Ends with Final Table at ACR
Another Sunday winner has been crowned in Americas Cardroom’s $5 Million Guaranteed promotion.
Tournament play wrapped up early Monday morning in Sunday's $500,000 GTD MDS Main Event with a final table deal struck between two strong online poker players. The next installment of Americas Cardroom’s $5 Million Guaranteed promo gets underway at 5pm ET on Sunday, October 25th.
Atlantic City Casinos Fined for Rule Violations
ATLANTIC CITY – (Associated Press) - Four Atlantic City casinos and an Internet gambling firm must forfeit winnings and pay fines totaling more than $33,000 for various gambling rule violations.
Texas Ranger Wrangles HPT Title
Vicksburg, MS - Chan Pelton has played poker for big money before, but never under the bright lights of a nationally-televised Final Table. Until now, that is.
Pelton steamrolled his way through the Heartland Poker Tour (HPT) Main Event to win $42,560 and the bracelet at Ameristar Casino Hotel Vicksburg Monday. The rancher from College Station, Texas took over the chip lead with seven players left and never looked back.
Unsolved Mysteries of Gambling Part 4: Who Killed PokerListings Boss Andreas Oscarsson?
More than six years after he was found shot to death in his luxury home in Sweden, the murder of 36-year-old Andreas Oscarsson, owner and founder of PokerListings.com, remains an Unsolved Mystery of Gambling.
Mass AG Says Regulation of Daily Fantasy Sports Sector Necessary
BOSTON — (Associated Press) - Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey says there’s little question that fantasy sports websites need to be regulated to protect consumers.
FanDuel Announces Petition Drive: ‘Let Us Play’
One of the leading Daily Fantasy Sports sites, FanDuel, has come out swinging against legislatures who say what it and other DFS sites are doing is simply another form of illegal online gambling.
DraftKings Legal Counsel Probe Claims Employee Did Nothing Wrong
In the course of its investigation, the powerful Miami-based law firm of Greenberg Traurig, LLP (“GT”), issued the following conclusion, which has since been released to the public:
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Georgia State Lottery Demands Answers From DraftKings, FanDuel
ATLANTA (Associated Press) -- Georgia Lottery officials are questioning whether the daily fantasy sports industry can legally operate in the state.
Amaya Halts Operation of StarsDraft in Most States Pending Regulation
MONTREAL, Canada – October 19, 2015 – Amaya Inc. (Nasdaq: AYA, TSX: AYA) (“Amaya”) has announced that it is limiting its daily fantasy sports (“DFS”) brand StarsDraft from operating real money games and tournaments in most U.S. states following a review of recent developments in a number of jurisdictions. The decision is not anticipated to have a negative financial impact on Amaya. StarsDraft players in all jurisdictions will continue to have access to the funds in their online accounts, which are available for withdrawal at any time.
Calvin Ayre Reappears: To Participate on Panel Discussing 'Century of Gaming'
Calvin Ayre, the Canadian entrepreneur and founder of the Bodog entertainment brand, has confirmed that he will participate in the panel discussion “Century of Gaming” on the 17th November at MIGS 15, in Malta at the Corinthia Hotel in St. Julian’s.
Mr. Ayre grew Bodog into one of the global gambling industry’s most recognized and trusted brands, earning him a spot on the cover of Forbes’ 2006 Billionaires issue.
