Delaware Online Gambling: Only Church Groups, Harness Racing Interests Stand in Way
Delaware appears to have little opposition in its attempt to pass a measure legalizing online gambling, including Web poker, in the state. Delaware is the first state to openly express an interest in forming state compacts. Both Rhode Island and West Virginia have been mentioned at the onset.
First Japanese Poker Player to Win World Series of Poker Bracelet: Naoya Kihara
Naoya Kihara has become the first Japanese poker player to win a World Series of Poker bracelet.
Kihara won the $5,000 buy-in Six-Handed Pot-Limit Hold’em championship and the $512,029 that came with it.
This is the 30-year-old professional’s second time to cash in a WSOP event and the second year he has traveled from Tokyo to Las Vegas to play at the World Series of Poker.
Tennis Star Rafael Nadal Becomes a PokerStars Spokesperson
Olympic gold medallist and multiple Grand Slam tennis champion Rafael Nadal has joined PokerStars, lending his support to the world’s largest online poker site and inviting sports fans to join him in playing the popular game of poker.
Chris Tryba Wins Mixed Hold’em Event at 2012 World Series of Poker
Chris Tryba has won the Mixed Hold’em event at the 2012 WSOP.
Tryba defeated a man who already has a gold bracelet to his credit, Erik Cajelais, with a straight flush. The event came to an abrupt halt when Cajelais shoved all-in on the river holding the nut straight only to have Tryba give a smile and a nod before calling, screaming out to his fans on the rail, "Straight flush, baby!"
Intertops.com Stops Accepting New US Players Unless Invited
While no official statement has been released by Intertops.com, the oldest online gambling site in the world has stopped accepting new US registrants for the time being in all spaces unless invited by other players. This includes sports betting, poker and its online casino.
The decision appears to have been made without much notice as only yesterday the following tweet was made by Intertops:
Nevada Plans to Roll Out Lowest Online Poker Licensing Fees (Video)
SBR analyst Natalie Rydstrom discusses the recent International iGaming News reporting on Nevada beginning to license online poker rooms and Spain's list of "approved operators".
Las Vegas casinos are planning to offer the lowest igaming licensing fees in the US. We are talking just $500,000 for Year One and $250,000 per year to renew.
Win Your Way Into the 2012 Punta Cana Poker Classic – Sunday Super Satellite (Video)
Americas Cardroom is all about sending players to hot destinations. They've got another 4-letter tourney worth talking about—and it's one that you can get into for just a few bucks.
Fertitta Interactive LLC to Release its Real Money Online Poker Site Ultimate Poker
Fertitta Entertainment, owners of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, have announced they are ready to unveil their “real money” and social gaming online poker site, Ultimate Poker, by week’s end.
But there’s a catch.
Intertops Stops Accepting New US Players
Intertops.com, which recently became part of the newly branded Revolution Network, has stopped taking new US customers at this time.
Details of this decision were not immediately known.
Upon attempting to sign up from within the United States, the following message appears.
Thank you for your interest in Intertops! Unfortunately, we are unable to accept new customers from your country or region at this time.If you believe you received this message in error please contact our customer support team.
5050 Poker Closed Following Microgaming Network Rule Change
Microgaming online poker room 5050 Poker closed its doors. They have cited a network policy change that limits two tables per player for the shutdown.
Shulmans are Third Married Couple to Win World Series of Poker Bracelets
Much was made this week about the news that Allyn Shulman, wife of Card Player magazine owner Barry Shulman, had won a World Series of Poker (WSOP) championship gold bracelet.
It wasn't that the win, in WSOP Event #29, a no-limit Texas hold 'em seniors tournament open to those age 50 and over, was that spectacular--it wasn't.
Lock Poker Signs New Pro Felipe Mojave Ramos: Stout Out but Banks Big
With world dominance on its mind in the online poker arena, Lock Poker has signed on its latest pro, Brazilian Felipe Mojave Ramos.
Meanwhile, Lock continues to enjoy success at this year’s World Series of Poker with another one of the card room’s elite players, Matt Stout, finishing 3rd at last night’s No-Limit Hold’em Event #33.
No need to shed any tears for Matt, however. He walks away with $192,813.
Lock Poker Pro Matt Stout Goes Deep at WSOP No-Limit Hold'em: Ivey Eyes 5th Final Table
The irresistible Matt Stout, a Lock Poker Elite Pro, was one of four remaining in the World Series of Poker No-Limit Hold’em Event #33. The Gambling911.com fairies were working overtime to dispense pixy dust over photos of Matt in order to delivery him good luck.
Speed Hold’em is Playtech’s New Fast Folding Online Poker Game
Playtech, parent company to the iPoker Network, is set to debut its own fast folding online poker game, Speed Hold’em.
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Facebook to Allow app Developers to Charge for Subscriptions
NEW YORK, N.Y. – (Associated Press) - Facebook is letting app developers charge subscription fees, in addition to existing one-time payments, for games and other applications on its site.
Facebook Inc. said on its developer blog Tuesday that the subscription feature will be available in July. The changes open up a new revenue stream for developers as well as for Facebook, which takes a 30 per cent cut from all payments on its site.
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Alleged Connecticut Gambling Boss Denied Bond
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — (Associated Press) - A federal magistrate judge in Connecticut has temporarily denied bond to the reputed boss of illegal gambling rings in southwestern Connecticut allegedly connected to the Gambino crime family.
Gambling News: California Online Poker, Frankel World Domination, Latest Euro 2012 Odds
Gambling911.com has a ton of gambling news on tap for Tuesday, June 19, 2012 with a look at the opening day of the Royal Ascot and Frankel’s amazing feat, an update on what is not happening in the world of online poker in California and much, much more….
WSOP Updates: Hellmuth Misses Lucky 13, Shulmans the First Family of Poker
Allyn Jaffrey Shulman bested Dennis Phillips at the Event #29: Seniors No-Limit Hold'em Championship.
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Internet Poker Advances in New Jersey
TRENTON, N.J. — Internet gambling in New Jersey has moved a step closer to reality.
An Assembly panel approved the proposal Monday. The bill now needs to be voted on by the full Assembly and Senate, but those votes have not yet been scheduled.
Cake Poker $100k Tournament Hosted 748 Players
Cake Poker hosted its $100k GTD ($109) Sunday at 8 pm GMT. This past Sunday’s event featured 748 players with a serious overlay value and ended up awarding $18,750 to a player by the name of “makkar”.
Sunday's $65K GTD Super Stack ($530) also offered an overlay with 98
players, awarding $17,875 to player with the handle “Suvaline.4”.
Churchill Downs Looking for Acquisitions
By BRUCE SCHREINER, Associated Press –
The track also has dabbled with night racing since 2009. Attendance for the 15 night racing events since that time has averaged 26,000 fans, more than three times the attendance on equivalent days, the company said.
Night racing features music and other fan-friendly offerings along with racing.
"While the broad thoroughbred racing industry may be in decline, there is still a growing, profitable market for top-flight racing combined with entertainment," Evans said.
New Jersey Online Poker Bill Going for Vote Today
A bill to legalize online poker and casinos in New Jersey will be heading for an Assembly vote a la the Appropriations Committee at 12:30 pm EST today (Monday June 18, 2012).
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Should Syria Compete in the Olympics?
Should Syria be allowed to compete in the Olympics?
That's the debate that's currently raging in England, where the 2012 Olympics will get underway next month in London.
The government of Syria has been slaughtering its citizens for the past year.
Timothy Adams, Larry Wright Latest WSOP Bracelet Winners: Michael Mizrachi Near Miss
Timothy Adams and Larry Wright have won their first World Series of Poker bracelets in separate events while well known poker pro Michael Mizrachi just missed his shot.
Adams won the No Limit Hold’em / Four Handed Event while Adams captured the bracelet in Event 30 of the 2-7 Draw Lowball (No Limit).
Police Arrest 6 in Alleged Female Gambling Ring
DULUTH, Ga. (AP) — Police have arrested six women on gambling-related charges after officers broke up a gambling operation based out of at least two homes in a quiet suburban Atlanta neighborhood.
Gwinnett County police tell WSB-TV they got an anonymous tip from someone who was upset about the amount their spouse was gambling at one of the homes. When officers arrived, they discovered gambling machines.
Gambling News: Ylon Schwartz Enjoys More WSOP Success and First Bracelet
Ylon Schwartz has just won his first World Series of Poker bracelet at Event #27: $1,500 buy-in H.O.R.S.E.. Schwartz was best known for making the final table of the 2008 World Series of Poker, finishing in 4th place and taking home nearly $3.8 million. He also briefly dated Gambling911.com reporter Jenny Woo.
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Brian Meinders, Austin Scott Latest WSOP Bracelet Winners
Brian Meinders and Austin Scott both captured their first World Series of Poker bracelets in separate events.
Meinders won the Event #25: Limit Hold’em Shootout, which paid out $116,118 for first place.
More Delays in UB.com Exec Brent Beckley Sentencing
As reported by PokerFuse.com, attorneys representing an executive from UB.com are seeking to delay sentencing of their client even further.
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Phil Ivey Leads as Current 2012 World Series of Poker Player of the Year
Phil Ivey hasn’t won any of the 2012 World Series of Poker events yet, but he’s already amassed quite a payday of well over $500K, finishing in the money in four different events. He is currently the leader to be named WSOP 2012 Player of the Year.
The breakdown for the top 10 appears below.
