Gambling News

Casinos Take Over Airwaves, Malls in New Jersey Online Gambling Blitz

The Newark Star Ledger’s Ryan Hutchins reports on what Gambling911.com noticed the last time we were in New York City during the launch of New Jersey’s real money online gambling sector in late November: online casino ads are everywhere.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mon, 12/23/2013 - 11:32

Jessica Lange Set to Join Cast of Upcoming Remake ‘The Gambler’

This weekend it was confirmed that Jessica Lange has signed on for the upcoming Paramount Pictures project “The Gambler”.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sun, 12/22/2013 - 18:14

Atlantic Club Casino in NJ Closing Jan. 13: Caesars Among Buyers

The Atlantic Club Casino Hotel in Atlantic City says it will close on Jan. 13, reducing the number of casinos in the struggling gambling resort to 11.

It will be the first Atlantic City casino to close since the Sands shut down in 2006 to make way for a new casino project that never got built.

The casino said Friday it reached two sale agreements that will be submitted to a judge Monday for approval. It did not list either buyer, but a bankruptcy court filing identified one as Caesars Entertainment.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Fri, 12/20/2013 - 14:21

Online Poker: Last 10-Package Guarantee of Year for LSOP Millions this Sunday

(San Jose, Costa Rica) - Americas Cardroom is making this Sunday the most anticipated day of the month for Hold'em fans that want to take their game offline. The online poker site is announcing 10 packages this Sunday for the $1 million guaranteed LSOP, a land-based poker tournament set to get underway this March in Panama.

Submitted by Press Release on, Fri, 12/20/2013 - 14:11

Forget Santa Calls – Get Calls From Charlie Sheen, Justin Beiber Or Reggie Bush

In what is clearly a naughty or nice special, a new service, Celebcalls is offering kids of all ages Christmas calls from such charming characters as Justin Bieber, Charlie Sheen, Snoop Dogg, and Ice-T.

With their Send Santa Calls program, for only $4.99 celebs call with a customized, personalized message.

Submitted by Jenny Woo on, Fri, 12/20/2013 - 13:45

Convicted Genovese Crime Family Member Denied Furlough to Attend Rangers Game

Brooklyn Federal Judge Pamela Chen has denied Genovese crime family mobster Felice Masullo an unusual request to attend a New York Rangers game this week with his family.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Fri, 12/20/2013 - 12:18

Net Entertainment Inks Deal With Bet365

Net Entertainment is very proud to announce that it has signed an agreement with Bet365 Group Limited, one of the world’s leading online gambling groups. Under the terms of the agreement, Net Entertainment will deliver a number of its top online games across bet365’s mobile and desktop channels.

Submitted by Press Release on, Fri, 12/20/2013 - 11:38

Online Gambling and World Peace: Bringing Rodman and Kim Together

The Sydney Morning Herald on Friday profiled former NBA star Dennis Rodman’s visits to North Korea and how online gambling – of all things – helped make it happen.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Fri, 12/20/2013 - 11:26

Poll Finds Voters in PA Don’t Want Online Gambling

They are loving it in neighboring New Jersey but Pennsylvania voters have spoken and they say there is no place for legalized online gambling in their state.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Thu, 12/19/2013 - 22:14

Casino Exec With Ties to Online Gambling Rejected as ‘Unsuitable’ by NV Gaming Board

A onetime executive of the Golden Nugget and Wynn Resorts in Las Vegas has lost his bid for a Nevada gambling license after regulators rejected his application.

Submitted by Ace King on, Thu, 12/19/2013 - 19:40

Philadelphia Whacks Contract With Reputed Mobster Charged With Hiring Hitman

Reputed mob associate Ronald Galati's American Collision & Automotive Center has raked in more than $1.2 million in taxpayer money since 2011. Now the city of Philadelphia has severed the lucrative contract with the auto body repair shop.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Thu, 12/19/2013 - 18:57

Heartland Poker Tour Expands California Tour With Agua Caliente Event

Rancho Mirage, CA – Heartland Poker Tour (HPT) is expanding to Southern California in 2014 after three successful 2013 stops in the Golden State. Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa near Palm Springs, California will play host to HPT for a 10-day series starting on February 27, 2014, with the crowning of a new HPT champion at a nationally-televised Final Table on March 10.

Submitted by Press Release on, Thu, 12/19/2013 - 15:20

Tough Luck Laak: IRS Places Liens on Poker Pro Unabomber for Unpaid Taxes

Poker pro Phil Laak owes $24,874 in unpaid taxes, according to the IRS. Liens have been placed on Laak's personal property and bank accounts as a result.

Submitted by Ace King on, Thu, 12/19/2013 - 12:20

Man Dies Following Altercation in Reno Casino

Reno police are investigating the suspicious death of a man taken by ambulance from Reno’s Eldorado Casino at about 2 am Sunday morning.

“Preliminary investigation has revealed the victim was involved in a physical altercation prior to being transported to the hospital,” police said in a statement Tuesday night.

The victim’s name and age had not yet been released as police await the final results of an autopsy.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Thu, 12/19/2013 - 11:46

Smooth Landing: Dennis Rodman Back in North Korea After Purging, Execution

Former NBA player Dennis Rodman has landed safely in North Korea along with a documentary film crew to help coach the rogue nation’s men’s basketball team.

Rodman, whose trip is being sponsored by Irish bookmaker Paddy Power, arrives just days after the execution of supreme leader Kim Jong-un's uncle, Jang Song-thaek.

Rodman was met at Pyongyang's airport by Vice Sports Minister Son Kwang Ho.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Thu, 12/19/2013 - 11:10

Director Nick Cassavetes Sues Friend Over Gambling Debt, $72k Bounced Check

Famed film Director Nick Cassavetes is suing his buddy over a $72,000 check that bounced and, according to TMZ.com, it’s for a gambling debt.

The friend, Kevin Washington, reportedly gave Cassavetes a handwritten check for $72,600 and allegedly stopped payment.

Cassavetes is a known gambler who has bet large sums of money at private home games.

Oddly enough, the film director was sued himself in 2011 for nearly an identical amount. The trustee of a convicted hedge fund manager claimed Cassavetes owed hi a $73,000 poker debt.

Submitted by Ace King on, Wed, 12/18/2013 - 23:46

Julian Track Wins EPT Prague 2013 for €725,700

Here were your results for the record breaking EPT Prague 2013: Julian Track, Germany, PokerStars qualifier, €725,700  George Sotiropoulos, Greece, €700,000  - Stephen Chidwick, UK, PokerStars qualifier, €378,000  - Ka Kwan Lau, Spain, PokerStars player, €283,800  - Ole Schemion, Germany, PokerStars qualifier, €218,300  - Max Silver, UK, PokerStars player, €160,200  - Zdravko Duvnjak, Croatia, PokerStars player, €118,200  - Jorma Nuutinen, Finland, PokerStars player, €84,600

Submitted by Press Release on, Wed, 12/18/2013 - 23:17

Bwin Sees World Cup Bringing Growth in 2014

LONDON – (Reuters) - Online gambling company Bwin.Party said on Wednesday the outlook for next year was positive thanks to betting on the soccer World Cup and growth prospects in the United States.

Trading in 11 weeks since the end of September 2013 has been in line with its expectations, the company said.

Bwin is focusing on fewer, better-regulated markets and is expanding in the United States, as gambling rules are relaxed in places like New Jersey.

Submitted by Reuters on, Wed, 12/18/2013 - 15:57

SC Bookie and Convicted Murderer Brett Parker, Dad Sentenced to Five Months

Irmo, South Carolina bookie Brett Parker, his dad Jack Parker and an associate Douglas E. Taylor were sentenced Wednesday morning in a federal court in Columbia following convictions for illegal bookmaking.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Wed, 12/18/2013 - 12:03

First Pot, Now Possibly Legalized Online Gambling in Colorado

A Constitutional amendment would be required to allow real money online gambling in Colorado and voters could ultimately decide whether or not to allow the activity some time in the approaching year (2014).

Submitted by C Costigan on, Wed, 12/18/2013 - 11:28

Bankruptcy Bids Resume for Troubled Atlantic Club Casino

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – (Associated Press) - A bankruptcy auction of a struggling Atlantic City casino has resumed.

The second day of bidding for the Atlantic Club Casino Hotel got underway at 10 a.m. Wednesday.

Eleven hours of bidding Tuesday failed to produce a purchaser for the casino, which filed for Chapter 11 protection last month.

The casino was formerly known as the Atlantic City Hilton. It has struggled to compete with newer, larger casinos and with gambling halls popping up in neighboring states.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Wed, 12/18/2013 - 10:59

Genting to Spend $3-$4 Billion in Vegas

KUALA LUMPUR - (Reuters) - Genting Bhd, Southeast Asia's biggest gaming group, will spend an initial $3 billion to $4 billion to develop an unfinished resort on the Las Vegas strip, as it seeks to build a U.S. empire of casino and leisure assets.

The Malaysian company is seeking to expand in the United States as the world's largest economy starts to recover, and as various states relax restrictions ranging from casino licenses to online gambling.

Submitted by Reuters on, Tue, 12/17/2013 - 22:42

‘Rounders 2’ May Feature DeNiro as Russian Mobster

Poker fans will be excited to learn that Harvey and Bob Weinstein are set to produce “Rounders 2”, a sequel to the wildly successful poker classic “Rounders” made in 1998.

Submitted by Ace King on, Tue, 12/17/2013 - 22:27

Tribe Suing New Mexico Over Failed Gambling Compact Negotiations

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (Associated Press) - One of New Mexico's American Indian tribes is suing the state over failed negotiations concerning its gaming compact.

Pojoaque Pueblo Gov. George Rivera says the agreement being sought by Gov. Susana Martinez's administration would further restrict tribal gambling operations and would increase taxes, fees and other charges.

Rivera says such a compact would not help New Mexico's gaming industry compete with other states, especially since casino revenues have been flat since 2008 and government funding for tribes has diminished.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Tue, 12/17/2013 - 21:49

Paddy Power Places Dennis Rodman in the Line of Fire With North Korea Trip

Former NBA star Dennis Rodman is on his way to North Korea where he will meet with his so-called “friend for life”, the Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un. The timing couldn’t be any better. Kim Jong-un, it is believed, just had his uncle executed and his aunt, the one believed to be responsible for the purging and subsequent execution, is reportedly missing.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Tue, 12/17/2013 - 21:23

Convicted Mobster Whitey Bulger Transferred to Oklahoma Prison

Former Boston crime boss James "Whitey" Bulger has been moved to a federal prison in Oklahoma, although it was not immediately clear if he is there to stay.

The 84-year-old Bulger was being held Tuesday at FTC Oklahoma City, according to the federal Bureau of Prisons website. The facility is a transfer point for many federal prisoners.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Tue, 12/17/2013 - 15:49

Churchill Downs, Wynn, Station Casinos Gets Seats on AGA Board

The American Gaming Association (AGA) announced three new seats to its board on Tuesday. Among the new additions are Wynn Resorts, Station Casinos and Churchill Downs.

Station Casinos is behind the first ever licensed real money online poker site to operate from the US, Ultimate Poker. The company currently operates within both Nevada and New Jersey but does not permit customers to play beyond those respective state borders.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Tue, 12/17/2013 - 15:08

Internet Gaming Expo to be Held in Atlantic City, New Jersey January 25

The first ever Internet Gaming Expo will be held at the Atlantic City Convention Center January 25 (2013). The one-day event is being organized by iGamingPlayer.com.

Submitted by Ace King on, Tue, 12/17/2013 - 11:22

APPT Season 8 Schedule Announced

ONCHAN, Isle of Man – PokerStars today announced the schedule for Season 8 of the Asia Pacific Poker Tour (APPT). The 2014 season will begin at PokerStars LIVE Macau with the 20th celebration of the Macau Poker Cup (MPC20) on January 10 and conclude in New Zealand with APPT Auckland on November 19.

Submitted by Press Release on, Tue, 12/17/2013 - 10:45

Poker Hostess Molly Bloom Pleads Guilty in Russian Mob Linked Gambling Case

NEW YORK (Associated Press) — A former high-stakes poker game hostess pleaded guilty on Thursday to charges she helped run underground games for Wall Street financiers and celebrities in guest rooms at The Plaza hotel.

Molly Bloom was among more than 30 people charged earlier this year in a sprawling scheme by two related Russian-American organized crime enterprises, authorities said. In recent years the operations laundered at least $100 million in proceeds from an illegal sports betting operation that catered largely to superrich Russians, prosecutors said.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Mon, 12/16/2013 - 20:54