Bally Technologies One of the Darlings of the NYSE Friday: Share Price Skyrockets
Bally Technologies Inc. was up $17.53 to $77.70 Friday and was one of the biggest movers on the New York Stock Exchange.
The gambling equipment maker is being bought by rival Scientific Games Corp. in a deal worth $5.1 billion, including debt.
Bally shareholders will get $83.30 a share, representing a 38% premium to the stock's closing price on Thursday.
Based in Las Vegas, Bally Technologies makes slot machines, video lottery systems, table games and other products.
Amaya Gaming Completes Acquisition of PokerStars
MONTREAL - Amaya Gaming Group Inc. (TSX: AYA) ("Amaya" or the "Corporation") announced today the completion of its previously announced acquisition of 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of privately held Oldford Group Limited ("Oldford Group"), the parent company of Isle of Man-headquartered Rational Group Ltd.
Borgata Posts Quarterly Loss for Online Poker in New Jersey
The Borgata Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, partnered with bwin.party, has posted a quarterly operating loss of $1.8 million for the period of June 30.
It did, however, reach a “key milestone” by breaking even during the month of July.
The Borgata and bwin.party were widely seen as having gotten off to the strongest start in the newly opened New Jersey online gambling market through aggressive ad campaigns. Ongoing payment processing issues, particularly with a high credit card decline rate, have stymied growth since that time.
How to Choose the Best Binary Options Platforms for Betting
Zvezda Geek on Friday featured a series of useful tips for those looking at choosing the best binary options platforms online to support all your binary betting needs.
Ireland Government Blasts Paddy Power Failure to Expose Breach
Government officials in Ireland have slammed that country’s largest bookmaker for failing to alert the public regarding a massive data breach that occurred in October 2010. News of the breach only became known on Thursday (July 31, 2014), nearly four years later.
Amicus Brief Filed By Bitcoin Foundation in Miami Criminal Case
The Bitcoin Foundation announced Thursday afternoon that they have filed an amicus brief with respect to a criminal case surrounding bitcoin transactions in the state of Florida and more specifically a case involving two subjects arrested last February in Miami Beach.
‘Do Nothing Congress’ Wants to Try to Do Something: Ban Online Gambling Via Holder
A handful of US Senators wrote a letter to Attorney General Eric Holder asking for his support of their bill to reinstate a federal ban on Internet gambling.
Christie Signs Law for Gamblers to Ban Themselves: Like Getting a Vasectomy
On Thursday, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie signed into law a measure that permits residents to ban themselves from playing at any of the state’s casinos or licensed online gambling websites.
Paddy Power Suffers Massive Data Breach: More Than 649,000 Customers Compromised
More than 649,000 customers of the UK’s third largest bookmaker, Paddy Power, have had their personal information stolen, it was revealed on Thursday. Of those, approximately 120,000 are based in Ireland.
No customers who signed up after 2010 are impacted by the breach.
Five Arrested for Brazen Atlantic City Casino Robbery: Former Guard Among Them
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (Associated Press) — Authorities say a former security officer and four other people stole more than $180,000 from security workers during an armed robbery at an Atlantic City casino earlier this month.
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.
‘Hoffa’ Producer Joe Isgro Linked to Mob-Run Gambling Ring: Pleads Not Guilty
(Associated Press) - He's been one of the nation's most influential record promoters, the producer of an Oscar-nominated movie, a defendant who successfully fought racketeering charges in a high-profile payola case, and an admitted loan shark who shook down borrowers in ritzy Beverly Hills.
Now the roller-coaster life of Joe Isgro is taking another plunge, with new charges that he helped run a mob-linked gambling operation.
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.
New Record Set for Biggest Poker Event Held Outside America
Record-breaking Beijing Millions Main Event features 2,732-entrant field to become the biggest live poker tournament ever held outside of USA
BEIJING, CHINA – The inaugural PokerStars.net sponsored 2014 Beijing Millions concluded this past Sunday set a new record for the biggest live poker tournament outside the USA. The event was won by China's Chen Qin (秦辰).
Latin Poker Series Launches New Website With Player of Year Reward
San Jose, Costa Rica - The Latin Poker Series today announced the launch of its brand new website, along with more reasons to play in LPS events in 2014. Coupled with a revamped online portal, the Latin American tournament circuit organization has unveiled two new LPS leaderboards to keep track of player performance, including one that awards an LPS Tour Pass to the top point earner.
Sentencing of Greenville Man Highlights South Carolina Zero Tolerance of Bookies, Gambling
The conviction and subsequent sentencing of a Greenville, South Carolina man this week charged with illegal gambling highlights that state’s policy towards eradicating the activity whether it be in the form of bookmaking, poker or video gaming machines.
Poker Pro Paul Phua Ambassadorship to Montenegro Revoked After Arrest
A poker pro arrested for operating a World Cup betting ring out of a Las Vegas resort was San Marino’s ambassador to the city state of Montenegro for three years before having that status revoked due to the allegations lodged against him.
Pinnacle Sports Alleged Owner Stanley Tomchin Pleads Guilty to Minor Charge
This morning the 29th of July 2014, the criminal prosecution of Stanley Tomchin – featuring an indictment charging Mr. Tomchin with 56 separate felonies – ended quietly with an agreed upon plea to a minor offense with a sentence involving no incarceration or even probation supervision.
John McCain Introduces Legislation to Block Arizona Casino Project
PHOENIX (Associated Press) -- Arizona's two U.S. senators are proposing legislation to block construction of a Phoenix-area casino planned by a southern Arizona tribe.
If enacted, the bill introduced Monday by Republicans John McCain and Jeff Flake would block the casino resort project planned by the Tohono O'odham Nation for a site on unincorporated land adjacent to Glendale.
The senators said in an announcement that their bill is a companion measure to House legislation approved by that chamber and sponsored by Arizona Republican Rep. Trent Franks.
Numis: William Hill, Paddy Power Should Merge
Broker Numis on Monday suggested that two of the UK’s biggest bookmakers should merge in an effort to offset negative regulatory changes.
“This would create a much more attractive investment than either alone,” Numis said.
“Taking the best from each company would result in a business with outstanding technology and marketing. Plus, we really like Will Power as a name for the company.”
Poker Pro Phil Hellmuth Dresses Up as a Baby for ‘Poker Night in America’ Game
Poker pro Phil Hellmuth is once again living up to his nick “The Poker Brat”.
On Monday, he dressed as a baby for “Poker Night in America”.
“I am dressed up as a baby on the set of "Poker Night in America!" W a onesie, a bonnet, a bottle & a rattle,” Hellmuth proudly proclaimed on his Twitter page.
“Poker Night in America” features a two day celebrity event going from July 29-30 and taking place at the Maryland Live! Casino in Hanover, Maryland. The full event started at the beginning of the month.
Pope Hits Out at Mafia Once Again
Pope Francis called for nature to be protected from criminal abuse on Saturday during a visit in the southern Italian town of Caserta, near Naples, in a region long blighted by illegal toxic waste dumps and the pervasive grip of the Camorra mafia.
During a televised open air Mass before around 200,000 people, Pope Francis said that the love of God meant respecting life, the environment and nature.
Phil Ivey, Andrew Robl Post $2.5 Million Bail for Paul and Darren Phua: Still Jailed
Phil Ivey this past weekend posted a portion of the $2.5 million in cash needed to bail out fellow poker pros, the father-and-son tandem of Wei Seng “Paul” Phua and Darren Phua. Both men remained jailed heading into Monday however. Another poker pro, Andrew Robl, contributed $1.5 million of the $2.5 million bail.
State Senator Will Attempt to Get Around Sports Betting Ban in New Jersey
New Jersey State Senator Raymond Lesniak (D-Union) will attempt to get around a sports betting ban by pushing through legislation with strong bipartisan support in hopes that Governor Chris Christie signs the bill into law.
Christie has long supported the legalization of sports betting in New Jersey but the professional sports leagues and NCAA successfully blocked such efforts in the court.
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Fabián Ortiz Wins LAPT7 Panama
The third stop, of the Seventh Season of the Latin American Poker Tour in Panama, has come to an end with a new favorable and double victory for Argentina and Fabián Ortiz. 550 players paid USD $ 1,700 to enter another stage of the regional tournament sponsored by PokerStars.net. Together they managed to make a prize pool of USD $ 826,925 to be distributed among the first 79 players. But it was Fabián Ortiz who took all the glory of the LAPT title again.
2014 World Series of Poker Main Event Odds to Win – Betting Online
BetDSI.com has your 2014 World Series of Poker Main Event betting odds to win here.
The 2014 World Series of Poker main event is down to the November Nine who will come back to decide the champion in early November. Let’s look at the current World Series of Poker odds at Diamond sportsbook.
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.
Man Who Forced Sunwing Flight Back to Toronto had Gambling Problem
A man arrested for making terroristic threats on board a Sunwing flight from Toronto to Panama City, Panama, has been let out on bail on $1000 bond.
Convicted Casino Lobbyist Questions Rick Perry Online Gambling Stance
The biggest casino lobbyist and an individual who served time for that activity, Jack Abramoff, has spoken out regarding Texas Governor Rick Perry’s stance on Internet gambling.
Regulators Approve $100k Fine Against Aria Casino for Shoeing Away Agents
LAS VEGAS — Regulators have approved a $100,000 fine for the Aria casino on the Las Vegas Strip after state agents said they were shooed away from a high-stakes roulette table.
The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports (http://bit.ly/1Ad7H83) twwhe Nevada Gaming Commission approved the settlement with the resort on Thursday.
