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James Gandolfini is Dead: Played Tony Soprano
In shocking news Wednesday evening, “Sopranos” star James Gandolfini has passed away.
Gandolfini apparently suffered a massive heart attach, according to reports. Some reports, however, suggest the star could have suffered a stroke.
‘Violent’ Online Gambling Ring With Ties to Norway, Peru Taken Down (Video)
Feds swarmed several residents from San Diego to Los Angeles early Wednesday, arresting individuals tied to what they deemed to be a “violent” international gambling ring.
Son of Gambling Tycoon Paijit Thammarojpinit Charged With Beating Up Girlfriend
The son of Asian gambling businessman Paijit Thammarojpinit has been charged with beating up his model girlfriend.
21-year-old magazine model Nattikarn Asawamongkolpan arrived at a shelter for battered women claiming that her boyfriend, Boonsit Thammarojpinit, had beaten her.
The shelter is attempting to provide protection for the model, whom they say is now paranoid.
Boonsit’s previous wife also accused him of assaulting her. He was convicted of assault in a different case last year.
FBI Arrests 20 With Ties to California, International Sports Betting Ring
San Diego’s ABC 10 is reporting that FBI agents have arrested and served warrants on a La Jolla, California man as part of an investigation into an international gambling ring.
The house swarmed by federal agents at the 5800 block of Soledad Road belongs to Amir Moykaef, who law enforcement authorities confirmed has ties to the gambling ring.
19 others were arrested throughout San Diego and Los Angeles as part of the investigation.
Top Gambling News: Tom Schneider Eyes WSOP Player of Year Title
These are the top gambling news stories here at Gambling911.com Wednesday June 19, 2013 (afternoon hours Eastern Standard Time). Follow us on Twitter here.
Adelson Says Online Gambling ‘Fool’s Gold’: Wants New Federal Prohibition
One of the few casino giants opposed to legalized online gambling called the prospect of legalization “fool’s gold”.
Billionaire Sheldon Adelson, in an opinion piece on the Forbes.com website, says he “opposes the proliferation of online gambling”.
He writes:
Testimony: Ex Whitey Bulger Alleged Hitman ‘Not a Serial Killer’
A former enforcer for James "Whitey" Bulger who admitted killing 20 people insisted Tuesday that he is not a hit man or a serial killer, but instead is a "nice guy" who was only trying to help his family and friends when he pumped bullets into victims while working with Bulger and his gang.
John Martorano made the statements in his second day on the witness stand during an aggressive cross-examination by a lawyer for Bulger, who is charged in a racketeering indictment with participating in 19 killings in the 1970s and `80s as leader of the Winter Hill Gang.
Dan Kelly Doesn’t Care About ‘Silly Record’: 8 WSOP Cashes So Far
Poker pro Dan Kelly says he “doesn’t care about a silly record” when it comes to cashing in eight different World Series of Poker events this year.
The record, for those of you wondering, is 11 in a one summer period.
From CardPlayer.com:
Man Convicted of Killing Wife, Business Partner ‘Sports Betting’ Trial Postponed
A man convicted last month for the murder of his wife and business partner is about to go on trial once again, this time for illegal sports betting.
Federal court officials have postponed the federal gambling trial against South Carolina bookie Brett Parker and two other individuals until September 16 due to a change in public defenders.
The Feds indicted Brett and his father Jack on one-count charge of conduct of running an illegal gambling business this past February.
60-year-old Douglas E. Taylor is also charged with one count of illegal gambling.
Top Gambling News: Ultimate Poker Growth Stagnant, PokerStars Boosts Growth
These are the top gambling news stories here at Gambling911.com Wednesday June 19, 2013 (early morning hours Eastern Standard Time). Follow us on Twitter here.
Cake Poker Launches Blackjack Leaderboard, Adds Frequent Player Points
Popular online gaming site, Cake Poker has launched a Blackjack leaderboard alongside the introduction of its first casino player reward program. In addition, Cake has added a new Sunday 50 Seat Guaranteed satellite tournament that feeds its $75,000 GTD main event.
Top Gambling News: 7th 2013 WSOP Bracelet Win for Canada
These are the top gambling news stories here at Gambling911.com Tuesday June 18, 2013 (afternoon hours Eastern Standard Time). Follow us on Twitter here.
New Jersey Landmark Sports Betting Case Appeal to be Heard June 26
U.S. Third Circuit Court of Appeals judges Julio Fuentes of New Jersey and D. Nichael Fisher and Thomas Vanaskie of Pennsylvania will hear oral arguments in Philadelphia June 26 pertaining to a landmark New Jersey sports betting case.
One Injured in Milwaukee Casino Shooting Monday Morning
MILWAUKEE —(Associated Press) - One person was injured in an early-morning shooting at the Potawatomi Bingo Casino, Milwaukee police said.
Sgt. Mark Stanmeyer said the 23-year-old Milwaukee woman was shot in the leg at about 1:30 a.m. Sunday during a fight inside the casino. Her injuries were not life threatening.
A 27-year-old Wauwatosa man from arrested at the scene, Stanmeyer said. He was not immediately charged.
Police did not disclose either person's name.
Top Gambling News: Hitman Tells All in Bulger Case, Treasury Denies Bitcoin ‘Assault’
These are the top gambling news stories here at Gambling911.com Tuesday June 18, 2013 (morning hours Eastern Standard Time). Follow us on Twitter here.
Alexandre Chieng Wins 2013 APPT Macau Main Event
Alexandre Chieng has won the 2013 APPT Macau Main Event and the $278,940 that comes with it.
Chieng also earned himself a seat into the Macau ACOP Main Event this coming October for his efforts.
To date, Chieng has won close to a half million dollars in live tournament play and has 17 cashes.
Kenneth Leong finishes 2nd and takes home $179,088.
Amaya to `Acquire Diamond Game Enterprises for $25m
Amaya Gaming Group announces that it has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire 100 percent of the issued and outstanding securities of private, arms-length company Diamond Game Enterprises, a designer and manufacturer of gaming-related products for the global gaming and lottery industries.
Top Gambling News: PokerStars Sets New Record, Macau’s Dark Side
These are the top gambling news stories here at Gambling911.com Monday June 17, 2013 (afternoon Eastern Standard Time). Follow us on Twitter here.
Ex-Bookie Testifies Regarding Whitey Bulger’s Alleged Veiled Threat
BOSTON (Reuters) - James "Whitey" Bulger made it clear to Boston bookmakers that murder was among his violent options if they balked at paying thousands of dollars in annual "rent" to the notorious mob boss, two former bookies testified on Friday.
"We have a business beyond bookmaking," Richard O'Brien recalled Bulger telling him in a private meeting decades ago to settle a disagreement. "Killing assholes like you." O'Brien spent decades placing illegal bets on horse-racing and football games.
Event #29 $5,000 H.O.R.S.E Controversy Over a Conversation in Russian (Video)
PokerNews.com reported on the controversy at Table 376 over two players speaking Russian to one another.
The problem at Event #29: $5000 H.O.R.S.E had to do with the fact that neither players were involved in the hands when speaking Russian.
Top Gambling News: No Voter Approval Needed for NY Gambling Expansion
These are the top gambling news stories here at Gambling911.com Sunday June 16, 2013. Follow us on Twitter here.
Mike Matusow has ‘Recovered’ After Full Tilt Poker Fiasco
Poker pro Mike “The Mouth” Matusow tells CardPlayer.com he has finally recovered after the Full Tilt Poker shutdown and indictments of April 15, 2011.
New Jersey Sets Deadline for Online Gambling Partnerships
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — (Associated Press) - Internet gambling isn’t expected to start in New Jersey until around Thanksgiving, but Atlantic City’s 12 casinos must move fast to line up partners for their online operations.
The state Gaming Enforcement Division has told the casinos they have until June 30 to arrange Internet gambling deals.
Top Gambling News: Small Print for New York Gambling Pact Gives Gifts to Unions
These are the top gambling news stories here at Gambling911.com Saturday June 15, 2013. Follow us on Twitter here.
llinois Gambling Expansion, Online Poker Bill Dead Due to ‘Lost House Staffer’
Illinois Governor Pat Quinn may very well have approved a bill expanding gambling in his state and quite possibly allowing Web wagering as well, if not for a “lost House staffer”.
Quinn said he had reached agreement on “language I could live with” with state Rep. Robert Rita (D-Blue Island), the chief House sponsor but…
Top Gambling News: Lock Poker Pro Matt Stout Out, Hacker Owns Gambling Site
These are the top gambling news stories here at Gambling911.com for Friday morning and early afternoon June 14, 2013 (Eastern Standard Time). Follow us on Twitter here
Bodog President Defends Player Anonymity in Wake of Recent DOS Attacks
A recent spate of Denial Of Service (DOS) attacks has Bodog Poker Network President Jonas Odman defending his company’s decision to move towards an “anonymous” online poker model.
Bodog took some heat last year after unveiling the anonymous tables.
PokerStars Deals 100 Billionth Hand
The 100 Billionth Hand has hit! microulis69 from Greece was sat on table Euryalos XI playing some microstakes $0.02/$0.05 action, just another kid with a dream (and probably several tables open). That dream came a little closer to reality when their table froze for The Million Dollar Hand, and closer still when microulis69's J♦5♦ flopped middle pair on a A♣2♣J♣ flop. Mayers666 had a winning flush draw, MoodyMiss had two-pair outs and the other players had over cards.
PokerStars Appeals Ruling That Allows Atlantic Club Casino to Scrap Merger Deal
PokerStars parent company, the Rational Group, has appealed a ruling that allowed the financially strapped Atlantic Club Casino and Hotel to back out of a proposed acquisition.
Blackjack Casino Active User Account on Facebook Increases 5 Times in One Month
From April to May of this year, Facebook game Blackjack Casino grew its active user base fivefold. It now ranks as the number one pure play game on Facebook.
And soon you will be able to play on the go.
The iPad version is due for release in July, with iPhone and Android versions later this Summer.
