Gambling News
Irish Bookmaker Paddy Power Comes Out in Favor of Gay Footballers
Paddy Power, the United Kingdom’s third largest bookmaker, will begin working with LGBT charity Stonewall to get behind gay footballers.
Jury Deliberations Begin Today in Brett Parker Bookie Case
The trial lasted no more than two days and the jury will begin deliberations Wednesday in the case of South Carolina bookmaker Brett Parker.
Parker is already convicted and serving a life sentence for the murder of his wife, Tammy Jo, and one of his employees.
Early Success at Full Flush Poker Means More Money Up for Grabs
New online poker site, part of the Equity Poker Network, set to go live with real money gambling by late November
British Players Charged in Australian Match-Fixing Probe
London side Hornchurch players Reiss Noel and Joe Woolley have been charged by Australian police as being part of a match-fixing scheme.
Both men had been transferred to the Southern Stars in Australia over the summer.
The match-fixing investigation was prompted by information provided by the Football Federation of Australia (FFA), according to the BBC.
Man Sentenced 30 Years to Life for Assaulting Poker Pro Ron Wall
A Las Vegas judge has sentenced 34-year-old Edmond Price to 30 years to life for assaulting and robbing poker pro Ron “The Duke of Fremont” Wall.
888-Powered WSOP.com to Launch Real Money Online Poker in US Thursday
(Reuters) - U.S. gaming company Caesars Interactive Entertainment and partner 888 will launch online poker in the American state of Nevada this week following the relaxation of a ban on Internet gambling.
Nevada, home to the famous gambling resort of Las Vegas, is one of a number of tax-hungry American states that have eased the online ban imposed by Congress in 2006. The ban dealt a blow to companies like London-listed 888 which had set up in the United States.
What Happens When Mom and Dad Have a Gambling Addiction
(Reuters) - Donna Zaharevitz began gambling after a birthday visit in her late 40s to the Mohegan Sun casino in Uncasville, Connecticut.
Lonely, with four children in college and her husband busy with a demanding job, Zaharevitz soon returned.
"I had been a caregiver, but all of the sudden, there was nobody to care for," Zaharevitz says.
She spiraled out of control in her early 50s, losing more than $200,000, decimating her family's savings and her retirement funds. Her husband divorced her, and one of her four kids still doesn't talk to her.
Federal Appeals Court Upholds Ban on Sports Betting in New Jersey
NEWARK, N.J. — (Associated Press) - A federal appeals court dealt another blow to A federal appeals court dealt another blow to New Jersey’s efforts to legalize sports gambling Tuesday, upholding a ruling that the state’s betting law conflicts with federal law and shouldn’t be implemented.New Jersey’s efforts to legalize sports gambling Tuesday, upholding a ruling that the state’s betting law conflicts with federal law and shouldn’t be implemented.
Richard Monroe Defeats HPT’s Biggest Field
Fifth Consecutive Million-Dollar Prize Pool at Golden Gates
40 People Indicted in Scheme to Defraud Casino
YAKIMA, Wash. (Associated Press) - More than 40 people have been indicted in Eastern Washington, accused of conspiring to steal more than $100,000 from a Yakama Nation tribal casino through a promotional event.
Witness in Brett Parker Bookie Case Claims he Handled Money for Murdered Wife
Day One of an illegal bookmaking trial involving South Carolina convicted murderer Brett Parker featured testimony from a witness who claimed he handled money for Parker’s wife.
Phil Ivey Admits to ‘Edge Sorting’ Advantage in $12.1 Mil Win at Crockfords
Poker pro Phil Ivey has finally admitted to having an advantage in his $12.1 win at Crockfords Casino just over a year ago. London’s oldest casino has refused to pay Ivey any of his winnings.
Ivey, along with a female acquaintance, had been playing Punto Banco, a skill-free variant of baccarat, when he struck the remarkable win streak.
Price Per Head Betting – College Football, Boxing a Huge Hit With Agents, Bettors
Today we look back at this past weekend’s action from a price per head betting point of view, with College Football (Bama vs. Texas A&M) and a huge boxing match (Alvarez vs. Mayweather Jr) taking center stage.
Price per head bettors using the facilities of WagerHome.com can say what they want about his off-field antics, but Johnny Manziel is truly an artist in cleats.
Poker Players Have Winning Hand in NY Case
(Associated Press) - A handful of professional card players have won permission to play in legal, high-stakes poker games while the case plays out. They include a popular baby-faced player named Justin "Boosted J" Smith.
Lawyers for the pro players have argued their clients make a legitimate living playing poker. They say the players should be able to pursue their careers until the case is resolved _ and a judge has agreed.
Brett Parker Bookie Trial Gets Under Way: Murdered Wife, Clerk
COLUMBIA, S.C. (Associated Press) — Federal prosecutors seek to prove that a South Carolina man already convicted of double murder, his father, and an associate were behind a sports betting ring that moved thousands of dollars.
Macau Casino Shares Soar to Highest Level in More Than 3 Months
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong shares soared to their highest in 17 weeks early Monday, buoyed by Lawrence Summers' withdrawal as a candidate to head the Federal Reserve and by Macau election results that made its gambling sector a standout performer.
News that Lawrence Summers pulled out of the race to head the Fed lifted most Asian markets, which feared that the policy hawk could accelerate tapering of the Fed's aggressive monetary easing.
WSOP.com Launch Date to be Announced
The launch date for Caesars Interactive’s WSOP.com online poker website was to be revealed today (Monday, September 16, 2013).
WSOP.com is expected to be only the second real money online poker site to go live within the state of Nevada following in the footsteps of Station Casinos backed Ultimate Poker.
Jenny Woo Talks Online Gambling Payment Solutions in US With CAMS CEO Matthew Katz
I had the chance to sit down with LA based CAMS CEO, Matthew Katz, who is now affiliated with European powerhouse bwin.party. Read my interview to find out what CAMS has to offer as well as other topics including the UIGEA and their affiliation with bwin.party.
JENNY: Tell our readers a little bit about CAMS (Central Account Management Systems). How did you get started and what sets you aside from others?
Vegas The Real Winner With Mayweather-Canelo Fight: Massive Handle
Las Vegas hotels and restaurants were filled and taxis were hard to find as the Mayweather-Canelo fight Saturday night proved one of Sin City’s biggest economic draws.
Many said they haven't seen buzz around an event like this since Tyson vs. Holyfield over 15 years ago, according to KTNV TV.
Boxing legend Bernard Hopkins told KTNV the line outside went around the corner of the building, "Not since fighting with Tyson have I seen this type of atmosphere."
Argentina Police Arrest Hacker Who Targeted Online Gambling Sites, Processors
A 19-year-old man has been arrested in Argentina for allegedly hacking into online gambling sites and payment processors.
Dubbed "the superhacker", the teenager was making $50,000 (£31,500) a month, working from his bedroom in Buenos Aires, police told the Reuters.
‘Money Talks’ Slick but Lacks Substance: Debuts to Poor Ratings
The production value on “Money Talks” didn’t disappoint. The rest of the CNBC Prime new program seemed more staged than reality television, however (as if reality television is really real to begin with).
Governor Opposed to North Carolina Casino Project
KINGS MOUNTAIN, N.C. — (Associated Press) - Gov. Pat McCrory says he has strong concerns about a Native American tribe's plans to build a gambling casino on land along a busy North Carolina interstate.
The South Carolina-based Catawba Indian Nation has filed an application with federal officials to buy 16 acres near Kings Mountain for a planned gambling casino the tribe says would create thousands of new jobs. That was the first step in a long process to build a casino just across the border from South Carolina in North Carolina.
Could Google Really Be Looking at Buying Bwin.Party: Shares Up Nearly 6 Percent
Shares in Bwin.party rose 5.6 percent Friday following rumors that search engine giant Google could acquire the struggling online gambling firm.
Six Senior Citizens Among Those Arrested for Role in Illegal Gambling Ring
Ten individuals, including six senior citizens, have been busted for running an illegal gambling ring in Indianapolis. An 83-year-old man was among those arrested.
Detectives also confiscated a little over $4,400 in cash. Officers removed pull tab machines, 13 brown boxes, and some suspected cocaine, according to WISH-TV.
Prosecutors have charged the suspects with professional gambling. Police had conducted raids on the same property twice in the past two months.
Full Tilt Poker Remission Process to Commence Monday September 16
Good news for those Full Tilt Poker players owed money in the US. Following an over two year wait, the payout process will begin this coming Monday, September 16 (2013).
Several million dollars is owed to former customers of Full Tilt Poker after that beleaguered company was forced to exit the US market on April 15, 2011 in the wake of a Justice Department indictment.
On Monday, affected players can submit a Petition for Remission. Instructions are available at FullTiltPokerClaims.com.
Gordon Taylor Insists He Can Still Lead PFA Despite Gambling Charges
England's Professional Footballers' Association head Gordon Taylor insists he is still capable of remaining in charge despite gambling allegations lodged against him.
The Sun reportedly last month that Taylor, who has been in the role since 1981, gambled four million pounds in 2000 bets over two-and-half years, and owed a now-defunct telephone betting firm just over 100,000 pounds.
Mark Wahlberg Wants to Remake ‘The Gambler’
Let’s go from the absurd (“Runner, Runner”) to what could turn out to be the sublime. Mark Wahlberg is looking to reprise the role of Axel Freed as a New York City English professor with a gambling addiction that begins to spiral out of control.
French Betting Company PMU Condemned for JFK Assassination Ad (Video)
French betting firm PMU has come under fire for poking fun at the assassination of former US President John F. Kennedy in a recent advertisement.
The ad in question features a 30-second clip of a cheering crowd awaiting the President’s motorcade.
Alderney Gets Another Black Eye: Suspends Sheriff Gaming License Following Raids
The Alderney Gambling Control Commission has finally suspended the license of Sheriff Gaming following a series of highly publicized raids in the Netherlands.
Americas Cardroom Software Upgrade: On Demand Tournaments, Preferred Seating
San Jose, Costa Rica – Who says poker players have to wait forever for the next big tournament to start? Americas Cardroom today announced the launch of On Demand Tournaments, a cross between Sit 'n Go tournaments and multi-table tournaments offering the best of both worlds. The feature is part of a software update that also includes a Preferred Seating feature.
