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Ohio Gamblers: Big Brother is Watching You

CINCINNATI (Associated Press) — A provision in the Ohio Senate’s budget proposal would let the state collect and save camera images of each casino customer who redeems earnings for cash.

Republican lawmaker Sen. Bill Coley sponsored the amendment. He tells The Cincinnati Enquirer (http://cin.ci/14rOfEX ) it’s intended to help law enforcement crack down on money laundering and people who use gambling to conceal sources of money acquired illegally. In such cases, people might exchange that money for chips and then redeem them as alleged casino winnings.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Jun/10/2013

Top Gambling News: CNN on Internet Gambling, Donkey Bomber’s WSOP Bracelet

These are the top gambling news stories here at Gambling911.com Monday June 10, 2013 heading into the afternoon Eastern Standard Time. Follow us on Twitter here.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/10/2013

Neteller to Sponsor Italian Poker Tour

NETELLER, one of the world’s largest electronic payment organisations, is the new partner of the Italian Poker Tour in 2013.

An agreement has been signed between Optimal Payments Plc, the company which operates NETELLER, and IPT Service, the joint venture between PokerStars and the Pagano Group.

Submitted by Press Release on, Jun/10/2013

Journalists Could Taint Jury Pool in Whitey Bulger Trial

(Reuters) - A lawyer for accused Boston gangster James "Whitey" Bulger said a newspaper column on Friday by a journalist named as a potential witness in his trial for 19 murders was a "scathing attack" that could prejudice jurors.

Bulger's defense this week took the unusual step of listing journalists, including Boston Globe columnist Kevin Cullen and reporter Shelly Murphy, on its list of 82 potential witnesses.

Submitted by Reuters on, Jun/09/2013

PokerStars Rep Rafa Nadal Wins Record Eighth French Open

Tennis pro and PokerStars rep Rafa Nadal has just won his record 8th French Open.

This was his 59th win out of 60 matches at Roland Garros in Paris, France.

PokerStars issued this statement following the big win:

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jun/09/2013

‘Rounders’ Star John Malkovich Saves Life of Man in Toronto: Throat Slashed

A visitor from Ohio was saved from almost certain death on the streets of Toronto, Ontario Canada by “Rounders” star John Malkovich. 

Jim Walpole was walking on a street along with his wife heading back to the King Edward Hotel when Walpole tripped and fell, according to the Canadian News.

Walpole tumbled upon some exposed scaffolding and slashed his throat.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/09/2013

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Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Jun/09/2013

Playboy Poker is Back With PlayboyPoker.com

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Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jun/09/2013

Top Gambling News: Matusow Wins WSOP Bracelet, Canes Gambling Scandal

These are the top gambling news stories here at Gambling911.com Sunday June 9, 2013. Follow us on Twitter here.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/09/2013

Internet Gambling Bill: Don’t be Fooled by Reid’s Bearish Attitude

Former boxer turned Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nevada) came out swinging Friday against online gambling legislation introduced by Congressman Peter King (R-New York).

“(It) basically authorizes everything – 21, poker, everything,” Reid said of King’s bill.

“I felt for several months now that I don’t see any movement on this,” Reid said. “I don’t see anything happening.”

But Reid can ill-afford to anger the casino sector in his home state, the majority of which want legalization at the federal level.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/08/2013

Jason McGuigan Olympic Sports Betting Murder Profiled on HLN This Week

Spiro Athanas, who was recently indicted for his role in allegedly running Legends Sports out of Panama City, once assisted authorities in helping

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The triple homicide occurred in Verona, Wisconsin. 

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jun/08/2013

Harry Reid Down on Congressional Online Gambling Bill

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid believes that a bill proposed by New York Congressman Peter King to legalize online gambling at the federal level undermines the efforts of Web poker advocates.

In an interview with the Las Vegas Sun, Reid says that King’s bill would authorize just about everything with little oversight.

“(It) basically authorizes everything – 21, poker, everything,” Reid said.

“I felt for several months now that I don’t see any movement on this,” Reid said. “I don’t see anything happening.”

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/07/2013

Top Gambling News – Daniel Negreanu Climbs to No. 2 on Global Poker Index

These are the top gambling news stories here at Gambling911.com for Friday June 7 in the morning and afternoon Eastern Standard Time. Follow us on Twitter here.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/07/2013

Top Gambling News: Nevada Will Allow Online Poker Internationa Compacts

These are the top gambling news stories here at Gambling911.com for the overnight and am hours heading into June 7, 2013. Follow us on Twitter here.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/06/2013

Accused Mobster Whitey Bulger Attorneys Want Crime Reporters to Testify

BOSTON (Reuters) - Lawyers for James "Whitey" Bulger, the accused gangster whose story inspired the award-winning film "The Departed," are fighting to have a half-dozen veteran Boston journalists listed as potential witnesses at his murder trial, effectively barring them from covering it.

Bulger's lawyers have submitted a list of 82 people including journalists and top officials at the FBI that they may call as witnesses in the trial, which begins next week in U.S. District Court in Boston and is expected to last four months.

Submitted by Reuters on, Jun/06/2013

Top Gambling News: Online Gambling Film ‘Runner, Runner’ Trailer Release (Video)

These are the top gambling news stories here at Gambling911.com for June 6  and the overnight hours into June 7, 2013. Follow us on Twitter here.

*”Runner, Runner” Film Trailer Released - The official trailer for the upcoming film about online gambling ‘Runner, Runner’ has been released and it looks pretty good.

Submitted by Payton on, Jun/06/2013

Federal Online Gambling Bill Introduced in US by Congressman Peter King

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A Republican congressman on Thursday introduced legislation to allow online gambling on a federal level, which he says will give consumers more uniformity than legalizing it on a state-by-state basis.

The move by Representative Peter King of New York follows industry lobbying for federal legislation to provide a larger, more liquid market across state lines, attracting more gamblers.

Submitted by Reuters on, Jun/06/2013

Punta Cana Poker Classic Packages Available This Sunday at Americas Cardroom

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic – Vegas might be on the minds of online poker players all over the world, but this weekend the attention is shifting to Punta Cana. Americas Cardroom is holding its first big guaranteed tournament for this November's Punta Cana Poker Classic. The online poker site is holding a 10-package guarantee for the Punta Cana Poker Classic on June 9th at 6:00pm ET. The buy-in for the event is only $50+5.

Submitted by Press Release on, Jun/06/2013

Spintec Roulettes –A Foot Print in Macau Market

The Regional Sales Manager of Spintec, Ms. Petra Remec, together with the Managing Director of Asia Pioneer Entertainment (APE), Mr. Herman Ng were happy to announce that Spintec for the first time will participate in the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) Asia in Macau. Ms. Petra has made a presentation concerning the new product at the Show Networking Lounge on May 21.

Submitted by Press Release on, Jun/06/2013

Top Gambling News: Playsino Poker Launched on Facebook, Microgaming Fast Fold

These are the top gambling news stories here at Gambling911.com for Thursday June 6 heading into the afternoon (Eastern Standard Time). Follow us on Twitter here.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/06/2013

Jason Mercier Hand Voted ‘Greatest Event in PokerStars History’

ONCHAN, Isle of Man – A hand featuring Team PokerStars Pro Jason Mercier has been voted the ‘Greatest Ever Poker Hand in the History of PokerStars’ by a poll of influential poker media.

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The poll, which enlisted the help of some of the poker industry’s top media voices, was held as an alternative selection to the public vote, which is open until June 10 at the PokerStars YouTube channel.

Submitted by Press Release on, Jun/06/2013

Cake Poker $100,000 GTD Tournament Schedule Changes

Popular online gaming site, Cake Poker (CakePoker.eu) is updating its guaranteed tournament schedule, starting with its biggest weekly guarantee, the Sunday $100,000 event.

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Submitted by Press Release on, Jun/05/2013

Top Gambling News: More Sentences and Pleas in Online Gambling Case

These are the top gambling news stories here at Gambling911.com for the overnight and early morning hours of Thursday June 6, 2013 . Follow us on Twitter here.

*One Man Sentenced, Another Pleads Guilty in Illegal Online Gambling Matter – Stanford bookmakers with ties to a Costa Rican based online gambling site appeared in a U.S. District court on Wednesday.

Submitted by Payton on, Jun/05/2013

More Casinos Banning Use of Google Glass

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.—(Associated Press) - Casinos in several states are forbidding gamblers from wearing Google Glass, the tiny eyeglasses-mounted device capable of shooting photos, filming video and surfing the Internet.

Regulators say the gadgets could be used to cheat at card games.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Jun/05/2013

Jakub Michalak Wins 2013 International Stadiums Poker Tour

Polish poker player Jakub Michalak has won the first ever 2013 International Stadiums Poker Tour and the €436,000 cash prize that comes with it.

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Heading into this event, Michalak had 8 cashes with career winnings totaling a mere $142,431.

Submitted by Patrick Flanigan on, Jun/05/2013

Aristocrat Technologies Obtains Nevada Online Gambling License

Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Ltd and Aristocrat Technologies Inc. have been granted an interactive gaming license from the Nevada Gaming Commission. The decision was made on the unanimous recommendation of the Nevada Gaming Control Board.

Submitted by Press Release on, Jun/05/2013

Top Gambling News: First Winner of WSOP Millionaire Maker Crowned

These are the top gambling news stories here at Gambling911.com for the afternoon of Wednesday June 5, 2013. Follow us on Twitter here.

*Benny Chen Becomes Winner of First Ever WSOP Millionaire Maker - When the day began, Benny Chen of Prince Edward Island, Canada was a restaurant manager. When it ended, he was a millionaire.

Submitted by Ace King on, Jun/05/2013

Internet Gambling Flick ‘Runner Runner’ to Premier This September

Ben Affleck and Justin Timberlake will star in the September 2013 release of Runner, Runner, a film about an offshore Internet gambling operator (Affleck) and his student gambler (played by Timberlake). 

The film is directed by Brad Furman with Leonardo DiCaprio as producer.

Submitted by Ace King on, Jun/05/2013

Top Gambling News: Gambling Chimps Sore Losers, DOJ Can Sell UB.com Assets

These are the top gambling news stories here at Gambling911.com for the morning hours of Wednesday June 5, 2013. Follow us on Twitter here.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jun/04/2013

‘Alligator Blood’ to Detail Life of Online Poker Processor Turned Rat Daniel Tzvetkoff

A book about online poker payment processor turned US Government informant Daniel Tzvetkoff is due out soon.

The title is “Alligator Blood” and will be published by Simon and Schuster.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jun/04/2013

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