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Poker Pro Wins £68,930, Forced to Give it Back to Government

Back in March poker player Adam Lulat won £68,930 in the Grosvenor UK Poker Tour Manchester.  This was by far his biggest live tournament win.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/15/2018

Trump Odds to Get Re-Elected in 2020 Get Even Shorter Despite Omarosa Spat

BetOnline says its odds on Donald Trump to be re-elected in 2020 were now at -130.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/14/2018

Sports Betting Legalization State-by-State: New England

  • Legalization of sports betting in the New England states could be slow process
  • Rhode Island will be the first and only state in New England with sportsbooks
  • Some states not even considering sports betting at this time
Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/14/2018

Robust Numbers for NJ Sports Betting in July

The July numbers are in and legalized sports betting has been a huge success so far in New Jersey.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/14/2018

Disney has Just Dumped Another $5 Million Into Anti Gambling Effort

Disney has Just Dumped Another $5 Million Into Anti Gambling Effort

If Disney had its way, there would be no gambling in the Sunshine State.  The Seminoles, on the other hand, want to control most of it, but the voters could have the ultimate say

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/14/2018

Developments in Live Dealer Online Casinos: Virtual Reality

LiveinLimbo looks at the next big thing in live dealer online casinos, and it's becoming pretty obvious what that might be: Virtual Reality of course.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/14/2018

How a Finnish Millionaire Lost $35M Worth of Bitcoin in a Gambling Scam

Aarni Otava Saarimaa was encouraged to invest in cryptocurrency Dragon Coin

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/14/2018

European Gaming (EG) engages in a strategic partnership with SBC

European Gaming Media and Events, the leading media and boutique gaming events organizer in CEE, Baltics and Balkans, is proud to announce SBC (Sport Business Chain)  as its latest strategic partner.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/14/2018

CG Technologies Fined a Third Time and Ordered to Disband Sports Betting Platform

Sports betting technology provider CG Technology (CGT) was fined a third time and settled to pay $250k for a variety of infractions for a variety of infractions that included allowing those from outside the state of Nevada to place wagers in violation of the law.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/13/2018

Twin River Casino Sportsbook Should Open in Rhode Island Thanksgiving Day

Twin River Casino Sportsbook Should Open in Rhode Island October 1

Twin River Casino likely to open sportsbooks in its two casinos October 1

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/13/2018

Resorts Atlantic City Sportsbook to Open This Week

Resorts Atlantic City Sportsbook to Open This Week

The new sportsbook is slated to open in Atlantic City Wednesday morning

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/13/2018

Doyle Brunson to Get a Grandson as 85th Birthday Gift

Doyle Brunson Grandson

Congrats to poker icon Doyle Brunson, who announced Monday a new addition coming to the Brunson family courtesy of son Todd.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/13/2018

Can I Bet on Draftkings Sportsbook App From Pennsylvania

Can I Bet on Draftkings Sportsbook App From Pennsylvania

You will not be able to bet using the Draftkings sportsbook app from the state of Pennsylvania.  PA residents can, however, set up their sports betting account via the app and place wagers when in New Jersey. 

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/13/2018

Draftkings Sports Betting App Commercial Debuts With Charles Barkley

Charles Barkley has bad case of single game fixatia while on plane with the Draftkings new sportsbook app providing the cure. 

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/13/2018

Justin Bonomo Tops List of Poker Pro Net Worth for 2018

Justin Bonomo Tops List of Poker Pro Net Worth for 2018

At $24.9 million Justin Bonomo has earned more than double that of the number two player on list

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/13/2018

Serbian Online Gambling Market Update With Zoran Puhač

Starting with 2012, the year in which Serbia received associate membership in the European Union, the country started bringing the gambling business out of the shadow economy.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/13/2018

Paddy Power Wants Gambling Ads Banned?

Paddy Power co-founder of Paddy Power Stewart Kenny has claimed that gambling advertising and sponsorship is “normalising” betting for children.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/13/2018

Sports Betting Could Soon be Coming to Kentucky

WAVE reported Sunday that a bipartisan group of lawmakers were working on legislation that would bring sports betting to the state of Kentucky following a May ruling by the US Supreme Court abolishing previous decades long prohibition.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/13/2018

Download the Draftkings Sports Betting App on Android

Download the Draftkings Sports Betting App on Android

Downloading the Draftkings sports betting app to iPhone is fast and easy, however, you will not be able to download using Android at this time.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/12/2018

Online Sports Betting, Poker Via PokerStars in Pennsylvania

Mount Airy Casino Sports Book in Poconos to be Run by PokerStars Group

PokerStars parent company will be offering online poker and sports betting in PA via partnership with Mount Airy Lodge

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/12/2018

Draftkings Sports Book Payout Reviews

Reviews related to Draftkings Sports Book payouts are limited at this time with the app just debuting and checks sent out-of-state New Jersey expected to take up to two weeks to receive. 

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/12/2018

Draftkings Sports Betting App High Juice or Vig

The high juice being charged by the Draftkings sports betting app in New Jersey might not be worth it, so claim some Reddit users.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/12/2018

Draftkings Review Reddit - Sports Betting App

Draftkings Review Reddit - Sports Betting App

The Reddit community in general likes the matching bonus up to $200 being offered by the Draftkings sports betting app on a first wager, but balks at the high price of juice.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/12/2018

Accessing the Draftkings Mobile Sports Betting App From My State

One can access the new DraftKings sports betting app from anywhere within the United States, though actual real money wagering can only take place from within New Jersey's borders.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/12/2018

DraftKings Mobile Sports Betting App Available at a Buffalo Wildwings Near You?

DraftKings Mobile Sports Betting App Available at a Buffalo Wildwings Near You?

The scope of negotiations between Buffalo Wild Wings and DraftKings involving sports betting possibilities is not immediately known but both companies are reportedly in talks.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/12/2018

PokerStars Outage Leads to Tournament Cancellations: What's Their Policy?

PokerStars Outage Leads to Tournament Cancellations: What's Their Policy?

Stars issues this statement regarding outages: "Please accept our apologies as we are currently experiencing technical issues. We are currently working on it and our services should be restored as soon as possible."

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/12/2018

NCAA Injury Debate Pits Player Privacy vs. Gambling Concerns

NCAA Injury Debate Pits Player Privacy vs. Gambling Concerns

The U.S. Supreme Court's decision that allows states to legalize sports gambling has sparked a debate about requiring injury reports in college football.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/12/2018

7 Years Sober Greg Merson Accuses Seacrets Jamaica USA Waiter of Spiking Drink

7 Years Sober Poker Pro Greg Merson ...Waiter Allegedly Spikes Drink

Poker pro Daniel Negreanu expressed outrage Saturday evening after fellow pro Greg Merson made a shocking tweet related to a sobering experience he recently had while dining out.  "Sobering" might not be the right word though.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/11/2018

Vanessa Selbst Tells New York Times Poker 'is a Very Insular World'

Vanessa Selbst Tells New York Times Poker 'is a Very Insular World'

In an interview appearing this weekend in the New York Times, the biggest female money earner in the world of poker says she has no regrets when it comes to "retiring" and joining the prestigious hedge fund, Bridgewater.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/11/2018

Poker Pro Steven Thompson's GoFundMe Account Hits a Snag

As poker pro Steven Thompson fights for his life in a San Jose, Costa Rica hospital, friends and family of the young player have set up a GoFundMe account with a goal of reaching $15,000.  After two days, only $1395 has been donated.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/11/2018

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