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Royal Baby Born: It’s a Boy!

Kate Middleton has given birth. The baby is a boy!

That announcement essentially canceled out the favorite among baby names, which was Alexandra.

For those out there who had bets on the weight of the Royal baby, that number came in at 8 pounds, 6 ounces.

UK bookmakers the likes of Paddy Power have admitted to making a killing on the Royal baby betting options.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Mon, 07/22/2013 - 15:52

Poker Princess Molly Bloom to ‘Reveal All’ in Memoire: Matt Damon, A-Rod Secrets

The so-called “Poker Princess”, Molly Bloom, is set to release her memoire.

Bloom was recently indicted for her role in running multi-million dollar high stakes Hollywood poker games.

Some of the secrets she’s likely to reveal could revolve around A-List celebrities and sports stars the likes of Alex Rodriguez, Matt Damon and Leonardo DiCaprio, each of whom reportedly took part in Ms. Bloom’s high stakes games.

The “Poker Princess” is threatening to reveal some of the betting secrets of the big name celebrities.

Submitted by Ace King on, Mon, 07/22/2013 - 15:17

Macau Revenue Dips: First Time in a Long Time

Macau, the Asian gambling Mecca, has witnessed a rare decline in revenue.

RBC Capital Markets analyst John Kempf said gross gaming revenue for table games and slots last week was $105.5 million, down from $116.3 million the week before, Investors Business Daily noted.

"If we assume that the remainder of the month will come in at last week's rate, then gross gaming revenues for July will increase 13%," Kempf said in the note, which "may give some ammunition to the 'China bears.'"

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mon, 07/22/2013 - 14:03

More Atlantic City Comps: Million Dollar Giveaways, Cash Buried on Beach

ATLANTIC CITY (AP) — Million-dollar giveaways. Cash buried in the beach. Trips to tropical paradise. Shopping sprees. Guarantees that no one loses at the slot machines.

This summer, the casinos are being quite generous with their promotional offers — commonly known as comps” — to draw customers to Atlantic City.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Mon, 07/22/2013 - 10:42

Viktor Blom the Week’s Biggest Loser

Online poker phenom Viktor Blom managed to lose $1,404,756 playing online at Full Tilt Poker, making him the week’s biggest loser.

We wouldn’t shed too many tears for the Swede as he has managed to rack up over $5 million so far online this year.

Submitted by Ace King on, Mon, 07/22/2013 - 10:27

PKR Poker Announces Changes in Affiliate Program

The online poker network PKR has announced a change in its affiliate program via an email sent out to affiliate partners.

Dear Affiliates,

We would like to notify you of some changes to the PKR Affiliate Terms and Conditions regarding the definitions and the activity of affiliates.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mon, 07/22/2013 - 10:16

Two Hells Angel Members Go On Trial Two Years After Nevada Casino Shootout

RENO, Nev. (Associated Press) Nearly two years after a gun battle between motorcycle gangs turned a Nevada casino floor into a shooting gallery, two rival gang members go on trial on murder charges in Reno Monday in the death of a high-ranking Hells Angels officer.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Sun, 07/21/2013 - 18:08

Will and Kate’s First Child Baby Odds: UK Bookmakers Cashing In

Any day now and Kate Middleton’s baby should be born. The folks at Paddy Power are offering odds on everything from Will and Kate’s first child’s name, to hair colour to first word spoken.

The date of birth and weight of first child odds were also being offered.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Sun, 07/21/2013 - 12:23

Louisiana Man Wins $2.1 Million Jackpot at Hard Rock Casino Biloxi

BILOXI, Mississippi — A Baton Rouge, Louisiana, man became a millionaire Friday after hitting a $2.1 million jackpot at the Hard Rock Casino in Biloxi.

The man, identified in a casino news release as Aaron K., works as a cook on a riverboat. He says he had been playing the Wheel of Fortune slot machine for less than five minutes when he hit the progressive jackpot.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Sun, 07/21/2013 - 00:03

Full Tilt Poker Payments to US Customers Will Take At Least Another Year

Americans owed money from Full Tilt Poker since April 15, 2011 may have to wait at least another year, according to a claims adjuster overseeing distribution.

Submitted by Patrick Flanigan on, Sat, 07/20/2013 - 10:33

Harry Reid Seemingly On Board With Legalized Internet Poker Legislation

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has disclosed he is indeed working with fellow Nevada Senator Dean Heller to draft new Internet poker legislation.

Reid made his comments following a Senate Subcommittee hearing on the subject Wednesday.

Submitted by Ace King on, Fri, 07/19/2013 - 15:18

Four Arrested in Boise for Running illegal Poker Houses

BOISE, Idaho (Associated Press) — Boise police say they've flushed out an illegal gambling operation with the arrest of four people, including three from one family.

Timothy J. Lough and his wife, Jo Anne Lough, were arrested on misdemeanor gambling charges on Tuesday along with their son, Travis Jay Lough.

Also taken into custody was David Andrew Deboer.

The law enforcement agency in Idaho's capital city says it had gotten numerous calls pointing to a card house being run at a pair of locations just southwest of downtown.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Fri, 07/19/2013 - 11:48

Heads Up Hogging Prevention Added to iPoker Client

A new feature has been added as part of a recent iPoker Network update.

Heads up hogging prevention is a background tracking system which monitors players sitting inactively at too many tables. Operators will be better positioned to remove these individuals from tables, restricting their access.

Heads up hogging prevention will be utilized in an effort to keep the games running smoothly.

Submitted by Ace King on, Fri, 07/19/2013 - 11:38

Wife of Slain Online Gambling Mogul Adam Anhang Captured, to be Extradited

A woman accused of having her husband stabbed to death at a busy San Juan, Puerto Rico intersection in 2005 is expected to be extradited back to the US.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Fri, 07/19/2013 - 11:01

At Least 25 UKIPT Galway Main Event Seats to be One at Full Tilt Poker

Onchan, Isle of Man – There are at least 25 €1,100 UKIPT Galway Main Event seats to be won in the Full Tilt Poker UKIPT Galway Mega Seat Qualifier, taking place this Sunday, July 21st at 14:30 ET.

The UKIPT Galway Main Event will headline the Full Tilt Poker Galway Festival, set to be Europe’s biggest ever poker festival, and players who win a Main Event seat will play for their share of at least €1,000,000 in prize money.

Submitted by Press Release on, Fri, 07/19/2013 - 10:06

Sisters Leave Kids in Running Car to Play at Casino, Woman Tries to Mow Down Ex

Oh those Florida casino gamblers. Talk about gamblers behaving badly.

First, two sisters were charged with leaving their four kids in a running car while they went inside to gamble at a Hallandale Beach, Florida casino last week.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Thu, 07/18/2013 - 23:49

Americas Cardroom New Software Upgrade Rave Reviews: Beast Gets No Love

Americas Cardroom’s unveiling of their new software upgrade has been met with mostly a positive response from customers.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Thu, 07/18/2013 - 23:22

World Poker Tour to Launch WPT Alpha8 Tournament Series on Fox Sports

Los Angeles, CA - World Poker Tour^®, the world’s leading purveyor of high-quality, high-stakes televised poker tournaments is launching WPT Alpha8™, an all-new, global series of super high-roller poker tournaments broadcast on FOX Sports 1, premiering in March 2014.

Submitted by Press Release on, Thu, 07/18/2013 - 15:03

Potential Witness in Whitey Bulger Murder Trial Found Dead

BOSTON -- (Associated Press) - A man who had hoped to testify in the racketeering trial of reputed mobster James "Whitey" Bulger and vocally criticized him has been found dead, authorities said Thursday.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Thu, 07/18/2013 - 13:58

The Commerce Casino in LA to Host Nationally-Televised Heartland Poker Tour

Los Angeles, CA - After awarding over forty million dollars on national TV, Heartland Poker Tour will finally make its way to the world’s largest poker room for a televised event at The Commerce in Los Angeles September 4-23, 2013. The event is part of HPT’s West Coast expansion that will reach from The Commerce in the LA area to Thunder Valley Casino Resort in the Sacramento area. A stop at Club One Casino in Fresno from September 27-October 6^th will complete the three-week California tour known as HPT’s Gold Rush Series.

Submitted by Press Release on, Thu, 07/18/2013 - 11:18

Bitcoin Online Gambling Website SatoshiDice Sells fo $11.47 Million

Dublin-based Bitcoin online gambling website SatoshiDice has sold for126,315 BTC, which at the time of the sale translated into $11.47 million.

SantoshiDice claimes to be “the most popular Bitcoin betting game in the universe”. It was launched just over one year ago by Erik Voorhees, who confirmed the sale Tuesday morning.
“I believe this to be a solid, desirable, and fair outcome for those who have put their trust in S.DICE.”

This is the first major Bitcoin acquisition to date.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Thu, 07/18/2013 - 11:02

‘Casino Royale’ Actor Paul Bhattacharjee Found Dead Near Cliff

British actor Paul Bhattachariee has been found dead near the cliffs of East Sussix, England.

Bhattachariee played the role of a doctor in the James Bond film “Casino Royale” and is also known for appearing in the film “EastEnders” as the character Inzaman Ahmed.

Bhattachariee disappeared from a theatre on July 10.

The 53-year-old Bhattachariee’s death was not being treated by Scotland Yard as suspicious.

- Jordan Bach, Gambling911.com

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Wed, 07/17/2013 - 22:27

Churchill Downs Completes Purchase of Oxford Casino in Maine

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — (Associated Press) - Churchill Downs Inc. says it has completed the purchase of the Oxford Casino in western Maine in a deal valued at about $160 million.

The Louisville-based company said Wednesday its acquisition of the casino in Oxford won approval from the Maine Gambling Control Board.

Oxford Casino opened in 2012. The property includes a 25,000-square-foot gaming floor with about 800 slot machines and 22 table games. It also includes a restaurant.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Wed, 07/17/2013 - 22:08

Philly Mobster Anthony ‘Ant’ Staino Sentenced to Eight Years

(Associated Press) - A self-described “CFO” of the Philadelphia mob has been sentenced to more than eight years in prison in a racketeering case.

Fifty-seven-year-old Anthony “Ant” Staino was sentenced Wednesday in federal court in Philadelphia to 97 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Wed, 07/17/2013 - 18:44

Americas Cardroom New Online Poker Software Unveiled: Slew of New Features

US-facing Internet poker site Americas Cardroom has completely revamped, enhanced, and re-energized its online poker software. The online poker site today released a major software update, complete with a slew of new features that puts Americas Cardroom in a class of its own.

Submitted by Press Release on, Wed, 07/17/2013 - 16:04

Red-Faced Reuters Says ‘Ignore Alert on SHFL’: Shares Still Surge

Shares in gaming device manufacturer SHFL surged following news of its acquisition by Bally Technologies.

Reuters News agency was later forced to put out a notice Wednesday advising readers to ignore an overnight warning regarding the potential negatives of this deal, claiming said report was issued off a press release from an unrelated law firm, Robbins Arroyo LLP.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Wed, 07/17/2013 - 15:10

Terrorists Using Online Gambling to Launder Funds Claims FOP President

A Senate Subcommittee hearing early Tuesday to discuss the legalization of real money online gambling also addressed fears over terrorism.

“There are indications that terrorists in Afghanistan have been using online gaming to launder their funds,” said Chuck Canterbury, national director of the Fraternal Order of Police. “There is no legal or regulatory framework for law enforcement to shut down this activity.”

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Wed, 07/17/2013 - 14:24

Odds to Win 2013 WSOP Main Event: November Nine

Carrie Stroup here with your odds to win the 2013 World Series of Poker Main Event were available for the November Nine.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Wed, 07/17/2013 - 14:01

Senate Hearing on Regulated Online Gambling (Live Video)

You can watch live streaming of the Senate Subcommittee hearing on regulated online gambling here. Starts July 17, 2013 10:15 am EDT.

Submitted by Press Release on, Wed, 07/17/2013 - 10:17

Witness Testifies in Whitey Bulger Trial: ‘Either Pay Him or Get Killed’

BOSTON (Associated Press) — A businessman testifying in the racketeering trial of reputed gangster James “Whitey” Bulger on Tuesday described terrifying moments in 1982 when, he said, Bulger shoved a machine gun between his legs and threatened to kill him if he didn't pay him $400,000.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Tue, 07/16/2013 - 22:41