Winning Poker Network to Launch Jackpot Poker 3-Max Hyper Sit N Go
Americas Cardroom this week announced the offering of lottery sit and gos to poker players, making ACR the only North American-facing online poker network to do so.
Participants, Organizers Talk First Ever Daily Fantasy Sports Expo (Video)
The first ever Daily Fantasy Sports Expo has an entire industry excited. Hundreds of company executives, investors, attorneys and players will be congregating in sunny South Beach this August 6-7 to take part in this event.
666Bet.com Director Arrested as Part of Fraud Probe: Site Goes Offline
Paul Bell, a director of 666Bet, has been arrested as part of a joint money-laundering investigation by HM Revenue & Customs and the National Crime Agency.
The initial arrest occurred last week at London’s Heathrow Airport. Bell was re-arrested on the Isle of Man upon landing in his private jet.
While the firm’s license has now been suspended and the site remains offline, a spokesperson insists the probe had nothing to do with 666Bet.com.
Duke Last Second Free Throw After Buzzer Sounds Costs Some Books Big Time
(Associated Press) - Think that last free throw was meaningless for Duke as it beat Utah in the Sweet 16? Thousands of gamblers in Las Vegas disagree.
The free throw allowed the top-seeded Blue Devils to cover a 5 1/2-point spread on Friday night, topping the Utes by 6 at 63-57 and flipping wagers on a game many thought was already over.
Jean Montury Wins EPT Malta 2015 for €687,400
Former pool champion Jean Montury has become the first ever EPT Malta champion, taking down the €5,300 event for €687,400. The 40-year-old Frenchman, who runs a hotel and golf complex near Lille, has had numerous results on the tour including three far smaller cashes here in Malta. But his best live result before now was €57,290 for fourth place in the FPS Deauville €2k High Roller.
David Peters Wins EPT Malta €10K High Roller for €597,000
David Peters took down the EPT Malta €10k High Roller today after beating a 304-entry field. Peters banked €597,000 to secure the biggest cash of his career.
He was also rewarded with an exclusive watch from Swiss brand SLYDE, the Official EPT Season 11 Watch sponsor for Main Events and High Rollers. Peters has been a prolific poker player for many years and today's results puts his lifetime live tournament winnings over the $5 million mark; he has also won more than $3 million online on PokerStars.
Dzmitry Urbanovich Beats EPT Records in Malta
The inaugural EPT 11 Malta Poker Festival, held in conjunction with Pagano Events and the Italian Poker Tour, is the largest EPT to date with a staggering 69 tournaments at Portomaso Casino from March 17-28, as well as 30+ EPT-run cash game tables running 24 hours a day.
Valentin Messina Leads for Final Day of EPT Malta Main Event
Valentin Messina Leads for Final Day of EPT Malta Main Event
The elimination of EPT Barcelona finalist Antonin Duda brought Day 5 of the €5,300 EPT Malta event to a close 30 minutes early and we now have just six players returning for the final day.
Nick Petrangelo Leads Final 18 at EPT Malta €10K High Roller
It’s been only a few days since American pro Nick Petrangelo was on the final table of the first High Roller at the EPT Malta Poker Festival - the special added €25k, finishing fourth for €205,900.
And it’s also only a matter of a few months since he made the final of the PCA $25k High Roller, for a lifetime best cash of $301,500 (and also taking down the $5k NL Turbo in the Bahamas for an extra $113,853). Now the 28-year-old from Rhode Island is back again for the final day of the €10k version in Malta and leading the final 18 in the race for a €597,000 first prize.
Wizard of Vegas Releases Introductory Advantage Play Guide
Gambling information website Wizard of Vegas has announced the publishing of their latest educational article, Introductory Advantage Play, giving players the information they need to help gain an edge at the casino.
The article is the first in a series of informational articles, which will help spell out exactly what advantage play is, some of the misconceptions behind advantage play, and tackling the various promotions and games that advantage players use to try and make money.
Just How Big is Daily Fantasy Sports: Researchers, Numbers Crunchers Reveal All
ANAHEIM, Calif. -- There's an explosion of fantasy sports leagues in the USA right now, and with that explosion comes the need to track the trends that fuel it.
That's where Eilers Research, LLC comes in. (They will be appearing at the first ever Daily Fantasy Sports Expo in Miami Beach this August 6-7, 2015.)
Americas Cardroom Sees 54 Percent Spike in Omaha Traffic This Year
They might do things bigger in Texas, but Omaha is where the money is, at least according to Americas Cardroom's latest numbers.
Huffington Post: Adelson-Backed Bill Splits Republican Party
Huffington Post on Thursday night cast doubt on the passage of Restore America’s Wire Act (RAWA), a Sheldon Adelson-backed bill, following a hearing before the House Judiciary subcommittee on Wednesday.
Adelson is one of the GOP’s biggest donors but many Republicans are against the legislation.
Another Suspect Pleads Guilty in 44Wager.com Bookmaking Case
Salvatore Ferraioli, 33, of Staten Island, NY, pleaded guilty Wednesday in Hartford federal court to a federal tax charge stemming from his involvement in a sports betting ring with ties to Costa Rica.
Marlins Jarred Cosart Stunned by Gambling Probe: Twitter Account Analyzed
JUPITER, Fla. (Associated Press) — Miami Marlins pitcher Jarred Cosart said Major League Baseball is reviewing his deleted Twitter account as part of an investigation into gambling-related tweets posted there and he is cooperating with the investigation.
EPT Malta €10K High Roller Currently Under Way
More than 150 players are already in seats for the EPT Malta €10k High Roller, which started at 1pm today.
As expected, it is a star-studded field including a lot of poker heavyweights. Team PokerStars Pro Eugene Katchalov is taking part after his runner-up finish in the €2k event yesterday. Katchalov made a heads-up deal with Stephen Chidwick to secure €92,400.
Ifrah Law Wins Dismissal With Prejudice in PokerStars Illinois Class Actions
WASHINGTON — Ifrah Law PLLC, a Washington, D.C.-based law firm focused on complex civil and criminal litigation, won dismissals yesterday in two attempted class actions against PokerStars, the world’s largest publicly traded gaming company.
Judge David R. Herndon granted the motion to dismiss a second amended complaint filed by Kelly Sonneberg and Casey Sonnenberg, while simultaneously dismissing a companion claim brought by the same law firm by plaintiff Daniel and Judy Fahrner against PokerStars’ sister operator Full Tilt.
BetOnline Becomes The Latest Big Online Sportsbook to Introduce Bitcoin
With the start of the NCAA Tournament last week, online betting giant BetOnline.ag saw more March Madness players in on the action than ever before.
Back to the future for land-based casino revenue
Atlantic City, New Jersey was once an international gambling destination only rivalled in the USA by Las Vegas. However, a slew of the city's casinos have folded in recent years. This is partially due to the worldwide downturn in offline casino profit caused by the emergence of online variants. As a result, New Jersey's once strong land-based casino industry has rapidly declined. This decline is highlighted in the figures revealed recently in the New Jersey Casino Commission’s February report.
Miami Marlins Player Jarred Cosart Under Investigation for Gambling Tweets
MIAMI (Associated Press) — Miami Marlins pitcher Jarred Cosart is being investigated by Major League Baseball for online comments he may have made about gambling.
Marlins spokesman Matt Roebuck confirmed the investigation in a statement Wednesday but declined further comment.
RAWA Hearing: Ignorant Leading the Blind, Ban Fantasy Sports, PPA Funded by Terrorists
A House Judiciary Committee hearing on pending legislation – the Restore Americas Wire Act – has gone according to plan based on the witness list consisting almost entirely of anti-online gambling zealots.
No need for a transcript. The only thing one needs to know is that online gambling is very, very bad. It’s also the crack cocaine of gambling.
Former Republican Congressman Ron Paul Still Fighting for Online Gambling
Retired Texas Republican Congressman and C4L Chairman Ron Paul submitted testimony Wednesday to before the House Judiciary Committee today on H.R. 707, "The Restoration of America's Wire Act".
Daily Fantasy NBA Player Value Watch – March 25: All Eyes On OKC
Gambling911.com has your daily fantasy NBA player value watch for March 25 with some terrific options ahead. This is an easy to follow analysis broken down by date then by individual player. Keep in mind, players are regularly added to these Value Watches so you may wish to come back for updates.
University of Toledo Athletes Get Probation in Point Shaving Scheme
DETROIT (Associated Press) - Two former University of Toledo basketball players have been placed on probation for their role in shaving points for gamblers who bet on games a decade ago.
Sammy Villegas and Anton Currie were sentenced Tuesday in Detroit federal court. They're the first of seven former Rockets who will be sentenced this spring, including three ex-football players.
Federal Judge Denies Phil Ivey Request to Have Borgata Lawsuit Dismissed
A federal judge on Tuesday denied poker pro Phil Ivey’s request for summary judgment and the dismissal of a lawsuit filed against him by Atlantic City’s Borgata Casino.
Sam Chartier Leads for Day 3 of EPT Malta 2015
EPT Barcelona finalist Sam Chartier is leading the 186 remaining players coming back for Day 3 of the €5,300 EPT Malta Main Event. The 30-year-old from Quebec has 455,500. Chartier, a regular on the tour, finished seventh in Spain in Season 5 for €178,000. Other major EPT cashes include third in a Sanremo €10k High Roller and winning a PCA $5k six max in 2011.
Bookie Tied to Hockey Player Thomas Vanek Lawyer: ‘NHL Should Investigate Itself’
The lawyer for a long time Rochester, New York area bookie, Paul Borrelli, tells local media the National Hockey League (NHL) may want to investigate itself in light of one player’s ties to his client.
Many Daily Fantasy Sports, Software Companies Attending Fantasy Sports Expo
The first ever Daily Fantasy Sports Expo in Miami Beach is shaping up for quite an impressive debut.
Marc Lesnick, the conference organizer and someone who has regularly put on top trade shows in the world of online gambling and i-Dating, tells Gambling911.com the initial response for this event has been unprecedented.
“We are getting new inquiries to speak on a daily basis,” Lesnick revealed.
Professional Poker Player, Former Broker Charged With Embezzlement
A professional poker player has been charged with embezzling client funds for the sole purpose of playing online poker, casino gambling and buying football game tickets.
MGM Breaks Ground on $800 Million Springfield Mass Casino
(Associated Press) - With confetti and fanfare, MGM officially broke ground Tuesday on an $800 million casino in western Massachusetts that represents the largest economic development project the region has seen in generations.Hundreds attended the ceremony held on a cold but sunny day in front of an old school the casino plans to raze to make way for a parking lot.
The groundbreaking was largely symbolic: Casino officials say there’s more to be done before construction can start in earnest.
