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Bachus Proposes “Blind Trust” After Insider Stock Trading Expose
Following a segment on the CBS news magazine “60 Minutes” claiming that Alabama Republican Congressman Spencer Bachus engaged in “insider stock trading” during the height of the financial crisis, Bachus himself has now proposed legislation that would require all members of Congress to place all their stocks, bonds and other securities into a blind trust that would be managed without their consent as long as they are members.
MGM Files Trademark Infringement Suit Against Poker Sites
MGM Resorts International has filed suit in the U.S. District Court in Las Vegas this past Thursday against four individuals and two companies related to websites they claim infringe on their own trademarks.
Website domain names that are part of the suit include:
bellagioonlinepoker.com
circuscircuspoker.com
excaliburpoker.com
luxorpoker.com
mandalaybayonlinepoker.com
mgmpoker.com
ariapoker.com
PokerStars Breaks Guinness World Record for Largest Online Poker Tournament
They’ve done it again. PokerStars has once again broken the Guinness World Record for the largest number of players in a single online poker tournament. An amazing 200,000 players took part.
Five Casino Operators Apply for Licenses to Operate Online Poker Sites in Nevada
Five casino companies have reportedly applied for licenses to operate online poker rooms from the state of Nevada. The state gaming board anticipates licenses to be issued as early as February.
Could Online Poker be on the Agenda as Part of Harry Reid’s Payroll Tax Cut Proposal
With Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid preparing to introduce a proposal Monday as a compromise to extend a popular payroll tax cut, the poker community had its ears perk up, if only for a brief moment.
Reid, who represents the gambling state of Nevada and its casino interests, is reportedly attempting to push through a measure that would legalize online poker as a means of reducing the deficit, creating jobs, and, most importantly, generating millions (if not billions) of dollars in taxable income.
Poonam Pandey Mobile Strip Poker Game Could Become Available in the US
One of India’s hottest models, Poonam Pandey, may be coming to an Android in the US as part of a proposed strip poker game.
Ms. Pandey revealed: "Yes, I have signed a contract with an American company. It is like the famous Teen Patti game. They will first show my video and when the game starts. As the player starts clearing various levels of the game, I will start stripping. I don't mind stripping, but to what stage I will be doing it, I can't say that now.
Ilari Sahamies Hits $1 Million in November
Popular online poker player Ilari Sahamies made out like a bandit in high stakes play during the month of November to the tune of $1 million.
From PokerListings.com:
The aggressive Finn was easily the biggest story of the month as he crushed almost every opponent and stacked his way to nearly $945,000 in profit.
Iowa Says Online Gambling Will Take in At Least $13 Million for State
Iowa is betting online gambling will help boost that state’s economy. The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission will permit a debate by lawmakers next year to determine whether online gambling should be legalized within Iowa’s borders.
March Trial Likely in Connection With Full Tilt Poker, PokerStars “Black Friday” Case
(Associated Press) - NEW YORK — Two men charged in a case that shut down U.S. operations for three Internet poker companies are likely to go on trial in March, a judge told lawyers Thursday.
U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan listened to arguments that included the question of whether poker can be considered gambling before telling the attorneys for former bank executive John Campos and co-defendant Chad Elie that a March 12 trial was almost certain.
“I think it’s extraordinarily unlikely that the entire indictment will be dismissed,” Kaplan said.
Online Poker Holiday Bonuses for 2011 at Cake: 60K Sweet Promo
This December 2011 holiday season popular online poker site, Cake Poker is running a gold theme across several holiday promotions including the $50,000 Gold Card Wrap-up, Turbo Tuesdays and Guaranteed Satellites. Additionally, Aussie Millions and Super Poker satellites continue in December.
Cara de Poker Taken Over by PokerStars
A former iPoker.com network skin, Cara de Poker, has been purchased by the world’s largest online poker room, PokerStars. The following statement was issued:
CNN Puts More Pressure on Bachus, Pelosi Regarding Insider Trading and Congress
Following a “60 Minutes” report, CNN’s Anderson Cooper on Thursday night made insider trading and Congress his top story of the evening. The “violators” were none other than former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, current House Speaker John Boehner and Alabama Republican Congressman Spencer Bachus. Mr. Bachus has been one of the biggest advocates for online gambling prohibition and he is also allegedly one of the biggest of the “violators”.
What they did was not illegal but…
From Wikipedia…
Christmas Gifts for the Poker Player in 2011: Card Room Cash vs. a Book
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Double Trouble at Lock Poker (The Type We Like)
There’s double trouble coming into December for Lock Poker….and we’re not talking about the type caused by Gambling911.com boozing and schmoozing with this group while partaking in their acclaimed South of France castle adventure this past October....or the type of trouble whereby you are sentenced to spend time in the corner or write the same thing on a blackboard 100 times.
This trouble is GOOD...the type of trouble we here at Gambling911.com LOVE.
The $100 Million Poker Tournament in Macau: Wow!
Reports emerged Thursday of possible plans to launch an unprecedented $100 million poker tournament in Macau. Should the plans come to fruition, this would be the richest poker tournament by a long shot.
Epic Poker Partners With USA Today
(Market Watch Business Wire) - With its third live tournament event scheduled in early December, Epic Poker -- the new professional poker league that held its first two events this past summer at Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas -- today announced content partnerships with the USA TODAY Sports Media Group and the largest U.S. independent online sports property, Big Lead Sports.
Joran van der Sloot Sues Chilean Government Over Extradition to Peru
Joran van der Sloot, the Dutch man suspected in the disappearance of Natalee Holloway in 2005, is suing the Chilean government for more than $13 million, alleging his human rights were violated. Chile extradited Van der Sloot to Peru where he is currently being held for the 2010 murder of Peruvian college student Stephany Flores.
Online Poker Tournaments Announced for December 2011: Carbon Poker 75 Percent Reload Bonuses
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Facebook Real Money Online Gambling in the UK: Apps Coming Soon?
Facebook, the social networking behemoth, is considering real money online gambling in the United Kingdom?
Those are the latest rumors.
“We’re always in discussions with companies about lots of different ideas, but we don’t comment on future plans or speculation,” a Facebook spokesperson said in a statement issued to ZDNet.com late Wednesday.
Bad News for Online Gambling: Foe Maxine Waters to Replace Supporter Barney Frank
Bad news for bettors!
It could be rocky Waters ahead!
U.S. Congressman Barney Frank made news this week when he announced he won't seek re-election and will retire at the end of his current two-year term, which expires on December 31, 2012.
The news was of particular interest to those in the online gambling community, as Frank has been the leading proponent among elected government officials for the legalization of online gambling in the U.S.
He wasn't just a proponent though.
Joe Barton on Legalized Internet Poker in the US: “I Think We Have the Votes”
Texas Republican Congressman Joe Barton believes his bill to legalize and fully regulate (not to mention tax) Internet poker in the United States will likely come to fruition by next summer, which, if you are able to keep up with the time, is just about 6 months away.
From Poker News Report:
Bodog.com Releases New Poker Software: Includes Rabbit Cam
Bodog.com has released its much-anticipated upgraded poker software on Wednesday, the same day the company officially began switching its affiliate partners over to a new platform, Betting Partners.
Bodog anticipates a heavy market push in Europe now that the new software has been released.
Bodog Europe CEO Patrik Selin pretty much admitted back in August that the company’s previous poker software platform just wasn’t up to par with competing networks.
Seven of Top 10 Online Poker Sites Lose Ground Last Week
It wasn’t the best week for the global online poker market as traffic rose a meager 1 percent. Most of the rise came at PokerStars while seven of the other top 10 online poker sites lost some ground.
PokerStars is currently celebrating its 10th anniversary with a series of special offerings. That site’s traffic rose 4 percent.
Moneymaker Memorabilia is No Moneymaker on eBay
Sports memorabilia, as many collectors know, can be a very lucrative investment, especially if it's from a big name.
Poker memorabilia, it turns out, not so much, even when it's from a big name.
And one of the biggest names in poker is that of Chris Moneymaker, whose epic win at the 2003 World Series of Poker Main Event sparked a worldwide poker boom after it was revealed he'd won his seat at the WSOP by winning a $39 buy-in online poker tournament.
Suddenly, everyone was playing poker, online and off, and poker was everywhere on TV.
Istadeal Challenges Full Tilt Poker Over Rush Poker Patentability
The Instadeal Poker Network has rolled out its own version of now defunct Full Tilt Poker’s Rush Poker. The innovative concept allows a pool of players to play quickly and to continuously be rushed to a new table upon folding their cards at their previous table.
Sources: Jon Kyl Adamant About Getting UIGEA Retooled
Sources within the online gambling community have advised Gambling911.com that outgoing Arizona Republican Senator Jon Kyl is working hard to re-enforce his Unlawful Internet Gaming Enforcement Act (UIGEA) through amended legislation that would help loosen the grip over licensed online poker sites in the US.
“A lot of his constituents were not pleased with what Kyl did in 2006,” our source tells us.
$150,000 Up For Grabs During Week of Online Poker Tournaments: $50K Grand Prize
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December Bills Could Create Opportunity for Internet Poker Measure
Lawmakers may be planning to attach online poker legislation to upcoming bills, more specifically an omnibus appropriations bill that needs to be passed by December 16.
It’s déjà vu perhaps, harping back to last December when Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid worked feverishly to get his own online poker bill passed by year’s end. That never happened. This year, there is more momentum.
Microgaming Poker Site 24Poker Disappears Without a Trace
A skin of the Microgaming Poker Network, 24Poker.com, has been shut down, the second Microgaming poker site in the past 48 hours to do so.
24Poker.com did not accept US customers but many worldwide are likely to be affected as the brand received approximately 880 search inquiries per month. That is still a far cry from the 40,000 plus who search for Cake Poker on a monthly basis however so Gambling911.com does not anticipate a massive outcry from the online poker community.
Toby Maguire, Gabe Kaplan, Others Settle High Stakes Hollywood Poker Games Lawsuit
Actor Toby Maguire and Gabe Kaplan have reportedly reached a settlement agreement in a highly publicized lawsuit involving high stakes Hollywood poker games.
