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Betfair, Paddy Power Reach Agreement on 6 billion Pound Tie-Up
(Reuters) - Betfair (BETF.L) and Irish rival Paddy Power (PLSA.I) have reached agreement on a 6 billion pound combination, first set out last month and designed to secure leadership of Britain's competitive online gambling market.
As in a provisional deal announced in August, Paddy Power shareholders will own 52 percent of the group with Betfair investors owning the rest, if the deal is approved by shareholders, Betfair said on Tuesday.
Kim Jong-un Accused of Attacking South Korea Through Online Gambling?
Forget nukes! It now appears as if North Korea leader Kim Jong-un has another secret weapon against the South Koreans….. online gambling.
ESPN Sports Center to Now Embrace Gambling
In a bold move, 24-7 sports network ESPN will now begin featuring more commentary tied to sports betting as part of its popular “Sports Center” broadcast.
Australia to Begin Cracking Down on Online Gambling Sites
CANBERRA, Sept. 7 (Xinhua) -- Australia is set to crack down on illegal offshore gambling, with Social Services Minister Scott Morrison flagging a review of betting operators conducting business in Australia.
Morrison said on Monday that while online betting and gambling is a 1.1 billions U.S. dollar industry in Australia, more than 60 percent of operators do not pay tax.
Another Daily Fantasy Sports Site Going Under: Swagger Stadium Not Paying
Gambling911.com is receiving reports that another Daily Fantasy Sports site, Swagger Stadium, is having difficulty paying customers while support is nonexistent.
G911 and sister site DFS911.com has previously reported on the closure of SideLeague.com and the slow pay issues at Draftster.com.
2015 King’s Cup Main event Winner Declared: Jindrich Springl Lifts Trophy
The PokerStars.net King's Cup trophy will stay on the home soil as Jindrich Springl from a small town Unhost beat a 493-entry field to seize the title. Along with the silverware, the 26-year-old Czech scooped €22,920. All eight finalists agreed on a deal prior to the final table kick off with €6k left for the eventual winner and another €4k and €2k for the second and third place finishers.
The newly crowned champion was dealt pocket aces several times on the final table and the card distribution paid off with Sprigl's career's best result.
Mobster Son-In-Law of John Gotti $100K Bond Continued
CLEVELAND, Ohio — (Associated Press) - A $100,000 bond was continued today for a reputed mob associate and former son-in-law of mob boss John Gotti who faces charges related to what authorities say is a multi-million dollar scam involving scrap metal and stolen cars.
Fifty-six-year-old Carmine "The Bull" Agnello of Bentleyville was arraigned Friday morning. He's been free on a personal bond since July 17 — two days after his arrest by Cleveland police.
King’s Cup Main Event 2015 Final Table Set
Eight players bagged their chips after Day 2 of the PokerStars.net King's Cup Main Event to set the Final Table. Seven countries will be represented tomorrow with a Dutch flag waving on top of the chip counts as Danny van der Meer emerged as a leader with 2,770,000 chips. Belgium's Pascal Masset follows in second place, bagging 2,435,000. Jindrich Springl is the only player representing the home country, the Czech is currently sitting in third place with 2,020,000.
14 Arrested in Phoenix for Running Illegal Gambling Business
PHOENIX — (Associated Press) - Authorities say 14 people have been arrested after two search warrants were served at illegal gambling businesses in Phoenix.
Hockey Player Gets Home Confinement for Role in Illegal Sports Betting Ring
Rochester, N.Y. — Grand Rapids Griffins player Nathan Paetsch has sentenced to eight months of home confinement for being part of an illegal sports betting business that took wagers from other players.
Paetsch (paytch) also must perform 400 hours of community service and spend five years on probation following his sentencing Friday in federal court in Rochester.
Bookies Behaving Badly Part 5: Shill Edition
When it comes to bookies behaving badly, few were as slimy or sleazy as the one nicknamed "The Shill"--Steve Schillinger.
The nickname was of twofold origin--"Shill" of course was short for Schillinger and was a nickname since youth, but shill is what he did as a bookie and so became just as relevant.
Regnhard Hermansen Leading at 2015 King’s Cup Main Event After Day 1a
Regnhard Hermansen is leading the PokerStars.net King's Cup Main Event after Day 1a. The Dane bagged 162,000 chips to top 83-entry field (created by 78 unique players plus 5 re-entries).
November Nine Player Joshua Beckley to Live Stream All 5 Million Dollar Sunday Events
Poker players looking to catch a glimpse of a member of the November Nine in action don’t have to wait for the world’s richest poker tournament final table to resume this fall.
WSOP final table player Joshua Beckley is slated to play in Americas Cardroom’s Million Dollar Sunday on September 13th and will be streaming his live play on Twitch.
Americas Cardroom More Million Dollar Sundays Coming September 13
We’ve told you about Americas Cardroom’s Million Dollar Sundays. You know, those $1,000,000 GTD tourneys that have shaken things up in the poker industry.
Gaming Commission Dismisses ‘AG Wire Tap Room’ Access Claims Against Steve Wynn
BOSTON — (Associated Press) - The top investigator for the Massachusetts Gaming Commission says allegations that retired members of the State Police working for Wynn Resorts had access to a "wire-tap room" in the state attorney general's office are false.
The Republican reports (http://bit.ly/1OeJWlp) that Karen Wells, the agency's director of investigations and enforcement, said Thursday an investigation found "no factual basis" for the accusations.
FanDuel Outgrows Its Space: To Pay $3.3 Million for New Office
Well we guess they can afford it. Our sister site DFS911.com has a feature up regarding FanDuel’s move to a plush new Madison Avenue address.
Sheldon Adelson Recruits Famed Attorney to Help With Suit
LAS VEGAS – (Associated Press) - Famed attorney Alan Dershowitz was recruited by Sands China Ltd. on Tuesday to argue that Nevada's Supreme Court should dismiss a wrongful termination lawsuit filed by the company's former CEO five years ago.
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Ashton Kutcher Becomes Latest Investor in eSports Betting Site Unikrn
Hollywood celebrity Ashton Kutcher has become the latest investor to put his money into eSports online betting pioneer Unikrn.
Last month, Dallas Mavericks owner and “Shark Tank” investor, Mark Cuban, put $7 million in venture capital into the Seattle-based company.
Irish Gambler John McManus Demands $5.22 Million Tax Refund From IRS
An Irish gambler is demanding a $5.22 million tax refund from the IRS and to that we say “good luck”.
What if you’re an Irish bigwig who won $17.4 million gambling in the U.S., and the payor incorrectly sent $5.22 million to the Internal Revenue Service as withholding?
Jimmy Snuka Charged in Girlfriend’s Murder 32 Years Later: Odds on His Fate?
Oddsmakers may be tempted to pull the trigger on this one. There is definitely a demand for Court outcome wagering though sportsbooks over the years have shown a reluctance to offer bets that have any tie to murder.
Good Lord: Priest Charged With Stealing $151K for Gambling Addiction
WICHITA — (Associated Press) - A Kansas priest has been charged with alleging stealing nearly $151,000 from his two parishes and the Catholic Diocese to fund his extensive gambling.
A criminal information filed Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Kansas charges Father Thomas H. Leland with bank fraud. The court issued a summons for a Sept. 23 initial appearance.
Sportsbook.ag Tuesday MLB Betting Preview
The Orioles will be looking to prevent a six-game losing streak when they host the Rays Tuesday evening.
TAMPA BAY RAYS (65-66) at BALTIMORE ORIOLES (63-68)
Sportsbook.ag Line: Tampa Bay +117, Baltimore -127, Total: 8
Trump Nearly Catches Bush at Sportsbooks: Carson Tied in Iowa Polls
Good news for Republican U.S. Presidential candidate and neurosurgeon Ben Carson as he is now tied with frontrunner real estate mogul Donald Trump in the Iowa polls.
Macau Gambling Revenue Continues to Plunge
Gambling revenue in Macau plunged 35.5 percent in August from a year earlier, sliding for fifteen months in row as China's slowing economic growth exacerbated a slump caused by a broader crackdown on conspicuous spending.
Casino revenues in the world's biggest gambling hub dropped to 18.6 billion patacas ($2.3 billion) a year earlier, matching the 18.6 billion patacas in June, according to data released by the Macau government on Tuesday.
Analysts had forecast a decline of around 36-38 percent.
Battle for Bwin.party Continues With 888 Upping Its Bid
Online gambling firm 888 Holdings Plc (888.L) stepped up the battle for Bwin.party Digital Entertainment Plc (BPTY.L) on Tuesday, submitting a revised takeover proposal as it looks to see off rival interest from GVC Holdings Plc (GVC.L).
‘Black Mass’ Mobster Film to Premier September 18
“Black Mass”, the film starring Johnny Depp as Boston mobster James “Whitey” Bulger, is set to hit theatres September 18.
Set in 1970’s South Boston, the film looks at Bulger’s work as an informant for the FBI in an effort to destroy rival Mob factions.
LCB Forum Community Hits 75K Members
LatestCasinoBonuses.com has accomplished a series of firsts over the years but breaking 75,000 members is among its proudest moments. The casino affiliate site launched in 2006 and has since created a massive amount of content including online casino, software and slot reviews, no deposit codes, banking information, editorials, blogs,guides, free games and much more.
Indicted Gambling Guru Obtains New Attorney: May Ditch ‘Insanity’ Defense
Adam Meyer, the self-professed “Gambling Guru to the Stars”, is seeking a new attorney.
Meyer was charged late last year with running an elaborate sports handicapping fraud scheme whereby he attempted to extort $25 million from a Wisconsin businessman.
Entertainment Odds: Next Mars Sighting After Giant Crab, Ghost Female, Monster Rat
In case you’ve been too caught up following politics, it may have escaped you that life has been discovered on Mars. Everything from a beautiful human-like woman to a crashed space ship to a giant crab of all things. See If Dave Mason of BetOnline Offers Odds on Next Mars Sighting Here
