Gambling News
College Student Gets 60 Years in Prison for Robbing Poker Game
A Gaithersburg, Maryland man has received a 60 years sentence for robbing a poker game at a College Park apartment.
24-year-old Sergio Hernandez had earned a scholarship to Georgetown University. He was convicted of 52 counts out of 53 back in September. Those charges include robbery with a deadly weapon, first and second-degree assault and use of a handgun in the commission of a crime of violence.
The robbery occurred in August 2011.
5k Points Race for Micro Stakes Players Kicks Off at Americas Cardroom
"No matter what your bankroll is like, the next two weeks at Americas Cardroom are custom built for you," said Americas Cardroom spokesperson Michael Harris. "Our $1 million Guaranteed OSS II series is built for serious tournament players and our $5k Micro Race is designed to reward even the most casual online poker player who sticks to small stakes. No matter what your game is, we've got you covered with big rewards over the next few weeks."
Atlantic City Revenue Expected to See Decline
(Associated Press) - For six years now, Atlantic City's casinos have been taking a beating from gambling halls popping up in neighboring states.
Figures due out Thursday afternoon will show just how far New Jersey's casinos fell in 2012.
Atlantic City's casino revenues have fallen from a high of $5.2 billion in 2006 to $3.3 billion in 2011. The 2012 figures are expected to be lower than that.
Nevada Gambling Revenue Way Down in November
CARSON CITY, Nev. (Associated Press) -- Nevada state gambling revenues have dipped, with officials reporting that casinos won 11 percent less in November compared with the same month a year ago.
The Nevada Gaming Control Board reported Thursday that casinos won about $783 million for the month, and the state collected nearly $46 million based on that amount.
The state's share was down more than 20 percent from the previous year.
November's revenue drop came after two months of climbing win numbers in Nevada.
Black Chip Poker to Host $1 Mil in Guaranteed Tournaments
Black Chip Poker is giving its players two major reasons to be hitting the tables in this month. Starting Sunday January 13th, Black Chip Poker will be hosting the 'Online Super Series II' (OSS II) tournament series in conjunction with their first ever $5k Points Race for micro stakes players. Both events will run consecutively from January 13th through to the 27th.
$10 PokerStars Qualifier Godoy Leads PCA10 Main Event at End of Day 2
$10 PokerStars Qualifier Godoy Leads PCA10 Main Event at End of Day 2.
PokerStars qualifier Nicolas Godoy from Corrientes, Argentina, is leading the PCA10 Main Event with 166 players left. The 19-year-old from Corrientes won his seat in the PCA Tenth Anniversary promotion for just $10. He was fast asleep when a friend rang and said he was coming over to play the satellite but it was Godoy who won the $16,000 package. He is here in the Bahamas with his uncle and aunt. In March he starts college studying Business Administration.
B.C. Judge Certifies Class-Action Lawsuit Against Lottery Corporation
VANCOUVER – (Canadian Press) - Two problem gamblers who enrolled in a program that barred them from government-run casinos can go ahead with a class-action lawsuit to try to get their winnings back, says a B.C. Supreme Court judge.
In a ruling released Wednesday, Judge John Savage said the proceedings could resolve common issues raised by Michael Lee and Hamidreza Haghdust who argue the British Columbia Lottery Corp. "wrongfully withheld" approximately $42,000 and $35,000 they won, respectively, while participating in the voluntary self-exclusion program.
Lance Armstrong Oprah Winfrey Interview Odds: Confess Pays Even Money
Disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong has granted Oprah Winfrey a no-holds bar exclusive interview to air January 17, 2013 and the British bookmakers are all over this one.
Ladbrokes was among the first bookmakers to offer odds.
Lottomatica Group and Golden Gaming Receive Nevada Okay for Web Gaming
Two more online gambling firms have received approval to operate in the already saturated Nevada Web gaming sector.
The Lottomatica Group, which runs subsidiaries GTECH and SPIELO, will go before the Nevada Gaming Commission later in the month to obtain their license. The company operates on the technology side of the industry.
Golden Gaming, a subsidiary of Sartini Synergy Online, was also approved by the Commission Wednesday.
- Aaron Goldstein, Gambling911.com
Cuomo to Expand Gambling in New York State With Three New Casinos
ALBANY, N.Y. — (Associated Press) - Gov. Andrew Cuomo proposes that an expansion of gambling in New York begin with three casinos upstate and none in New York City.
The state Legislature is expected this year to consider final passage of an amendment to the state constitution that would allow up to seven Las Vegas-style casinos beyond Indian land. If approved by lawmakers, voters could make a final decision on the amendment in November.
Major in Online Gambling: Jenny Woo Interviews Ray Davies of Isle of Man
I had the chance to sit down with Isle of Man e-Gaming manager, Ray Davies, to talk about the newest e-Gaming program being offered there at the Isle of Man College of Further and Higher Education starting this month. Read my interview to learn more about this course and who it’s offered to.
Jenny: How long have you been brainstorming on this idea to offer the accredited qualification in e-Gaming program? And what exactly is the course called when someone signs up?
Online Poke Phenom Isildur1 Still on a Sick Roll: Wins $1.33 Mil Tuesday
They don’t get much better than Viktor Blom (AKA Isildur1) in the world of online poker.
On Tuesday January 9, 2013, Blom won an amazing $1.33 million at Full Tilt Poker against top players Phil Galfond and Ben Sulsky.
Ashton Griffin Leads PCA10 Main Event
NAPT High Roller Bounty Shootout champion Ashton Griffin is leading the PCA10 Main Event with 349 players remaining from the 649 who started the day.
Three Bookies Sentenced to Five Years in Prison: One Shot His Wife
COLUMBIA, SC – (Associated Press) - Three men have been sentenced for their role in a Columbia gambling ring authorities say is connected to a double murder suspect.
U.S. Attorney Bill Nettles says Lanny Ray Gunter was sentenced Tuesday to five months in prison and ordered to pay a $10,000 fine. Harry Benenhaley and Ronald Dale Spence were each sentenced to five years probation.
The men pleaded guilty in October to running a gambling operation, taking in thousands of dollars on any given day.
Mystery Solved: Why Parkinson’s Patients Become Compulsive Gamblers
Scientists have learned what turns those with Parkinson’s disease into compulsive gamblers.
It’s all about the drugs.
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Nevada Lawmakers to Decide on Internet Poker State Compacts
With attempts to pass a federal measure legalizing online poker now deemed a failure, the Nevada Assembly Bill 5 will now look to establish multi-state compacts.
Cabot on New Jersey Internet Gambling: ‘They Are Kidding Themselves’
Attorney and Vice President and Board Member at Nevada Council on Problem Gambling, Anthony Cabot, on Tuesday, cast a pessimistic outlook for legalized Internet gambling in the US while taking a specific swipe at New Jersey.
The Garden State legislatures passed a bill that would make online gambling in New Jersey legal should Governor Chris Christie elect to sign the measure into law.
Poker Pro Erick Lindgren Treated for ‘Gambling Problem’
Poker pro Erick Lindgren has confirmed he is working with Morningside Recovery as a means of overcoming his gambling addiction.
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PokerStars Signs Triple Crown Winner Jake Cody as Latest Pro
Paradise Island, BAHAMAS – Jake Cody, poker’s youngest Triple Crown winner, kicks off 2013 as the newest member of Team PokerStars Pro, the world’s largest poker site announced today.
Lock Poker Online Poker Satellites for 2013 International Stadiums Poker Tour
In a major announcement provided to Gambilng911.com Tuesday, Lock Poker has announced it will be offering online satellites for the much ballyhooed 2013 International Stadiums Poker Tour (ISPT) to take place at Wembley Stadium in London May 31 thru June 6.
The schedule is to be announced shortly.
ISPT is the biggest tournament ever : It gathers 30 000 players from all around the world in the mythical stadium of wembley. This tournament is the first tournament combining online and live poker.
Scott Seiver wins $100k PCA 2013 Super High Roller for $2 Million and Change
American poker pro Scott Seiver has won $2,003,480 - one of the biggest prizes in poker - after taking down the $100,000 PCA Super High Roller tournament.
As well as the life-changing cash first prize and prestigious title, Seiver also receives a stunning ‘Steel and Diamond’ design watch worth €14,880 from luxury Swiss brand Slyde, the Official Bracelet Sponsor of PCA10.
Betfair Moves to iPoker Network
Europe’s largest betting exchange, Betfair, will be moving its online poker room off the Ongame Network and on to the world’s 4th largest network, iPoker.
PCA10 Main Event Kicks Off With 320 Players
A total of 320 players competed on Day 1a of PCA10 today including Team PokerStars SportStar Boris Becker, Team PokerStars Pro Barry Greenstein and Ryder Cup golfer Sergio Garcia.
PCA SUPER HIGH ROLLER The Super High Roller final is currently being broadcast live on #PCALive. Three players left - Scott Seiver, David Sands and Nick Schulman (who came fourth two years ago).
CANADA CUP Danny Noseworthy from Newfoundland won the Canada Cup for $40,417. The top three also all won a seat - Noseworthy + Joseph Stiers and Kyle Meyers.
Carbon Poker Sunday Big Ticket Will Feature $215 Buy-In
Carbon Poker this Sunday (January 13, 2013) will feature a $215 buy-in for its Sunday Big Ticket. This is a one-off change this week, and Gambling911.com encourages its readers to try this out.
Tourney Details
Micro Stakes Poker Players to Get $5k Points Race in Americas Cardroom OSS II
As poker tournament players across America get ready for this month's groundbreaking $1 million Online Super Series, Americas Cardroom is upping the ante for small stakes ring game players, too. The US-friendly online poker site today announced its $5k Micro Race, an online poker leaderboard competition for micro stakes ring game players.
American Gaming Association Chief Frank Fahrenkopf to Step Down
LAS VEGAS — (Associated Press) - The executive who has headed the country’s main casino industry lobbying organization since its inception in 1995 announced Monday that he’ll step down June 30.
Internet Gambling: A Threat to Economic and Financial Systems
John Warren Kindt, professor emeritus at the University of Illinois and senior editor to the United States International Gaming Report, warns of Internet gambling’s potential as a threat to economic and financial systems worldwide.
David Sands Massive Lead at $100k Super High Roller PCA10
American David Sands is in the lead for the final of the $100k Super High Roller tourney at PCA10. Others still in contention for the $2,003,480 first prize include EPT London High Roller winner Philipp Gruissem, last year's runner-up Dan Shak, Antonio Esfandiari, David Sands and Nick Schulman, who came fourth at the first PCA Super High Roller.
Read more on the PokerStars blog
Virgin Games Taken Over by Gamesys: Move Into US Market Possible
Virgin Games announced on Monday it will now be under new ownership effective 29 January. Gamesys has taken over the company after eight years of dedicated services as an online casino, bingo and poker operator.
Affiliates of Virgin Games will be migrated into the Gamesys affiliate program.
Gamesys was founded in 2001 by Noel Hayden, Robin Tombs, Andrew Dixon and four developers. They operate the popular online gambling site Jackpotjoy.
PCA10 $100k Super High Roller 2013 Event Will Pay Winner Over $2 Million
The winner of the recording-breaking $100k Super High Roller tourney, the debut event of #PCA10, will be taking home a whopping first prize of $2,003,480. A total of 47 players bought in to the event making it the largest ever turn-out for a $100k tournament. There were 12 re-entries bringing the total number of entries to 59, creating a total prize pool of $5,724,180. Eight places are being paid.
