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Online Poker Pro and ‘Bad Boy’ Chad Batista Dead at 34
A Coral Spring, Florida professional poker player, known for his diamond-studded teeth grill, black, baggy clothing, has passed away at the young age of 34.
Malta Changes Online Gambling Policies in Light of Recent Raids, Scandal
The Maltese Government will begin to embrace new policies pertaining to its lucrative online gambling sector following a series of arrests and controversies.
Malta last year requested an opinion from the European Court of Justice pertaining to the Manipulation of Sports Competitions but have now decided to take on a different approach.
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Record Breaking Field of 3292 Players at 2015 Estrellas Barcelona Main Event
A record-breaking field of 3,292 players from 81 countries entered this season's €1,100 Estrellas Barcelona Main Event creating a €3,193,240 prize pool.
The winner will take home €491,000 with 487 finishing in the money and a min-cash worth €1,755. Spain accounts for 18% of the field with 590 players, followed by France with 14% (445 players) and Italy (8%, 251).
The biggest event of this season's EPT Barcelona Poker Festival is under way with 59 players already registered (beating last year's record for this event of 58 unique players)
Hugo Pingray Tops Estrellas Barcelona Coming Into Weekend
French pro Hugo Pingray is leading the 485 players who made it through the final start day of Estrellas Barcelona Friday.
The WSOP bracelet winner has 290,900, but is still behind several of Day 1b's players; the current chip leader is EPT Vienna finalist Pablo Gordillo from Spain who returns for Day 2 with 353,100.
Day 1c attracted at least 1,570 players which, combined with the 1,122 Day 1b entries and 592 on Day 1a, means the event is well over the 3,200 player mark and has easily surpassed last season's record-breaking 2,560-strong field.
Judicial Watch Files Lawsuit Against DOJ Over Wire Act Opinion
The right-wing watchdog group Judicial Watch has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Justice, claiming it has failed to cooperate with a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request filed last year.
Macau Gambling Stocks Plunge 40 Percent First Half of Year: Dow Drop 530 Points
The Macau gambling sector has taken a major hit over the past six months with shares plunging by as much as 40% across the board.
Pablo Gordillo Leads at End of Estrellas Day 1B
Pablo Gordillo is leading the 330 players left at the end of Day 1b of the €1,100 Estrellas Main Event. The 22-years-old spanish player has 353.100 chips.
There were 1,122 entries today which, combined with yesterday’s 592-strong field and the 1,000+ players already registered for Day 1c tomorrow, means Estrellas Barcelona has again beaten its own record. Last season, 2,560 players entered the €1,100 event; this season the total is at least 2,760 and may well be substantially higher than that.
Among those who competed today and will be back for Day 2 on Saturday are:
Oklahoma State Senator Who Stole $1.8 Mil Resigns: Recovering Gambling Addict
TULSA, Okla. (Associated Press) — A two-term Oklahoma state senator admitted in federal court Thursday that he stole $1.8 million from the nonprofit agency where he worked and filed a false tax return.
EPT12 Barcelona – Estrellas Day 1B Field Tops 1122 Players
A huge field of 1,122 players has competed on Day 1b of the €1,100 Estrellas Main Event, not only totally dwarfing Wednesday's 592-strong Day 1a field but also showing a 28% increase on Day 1b last season.
GVC Holdings Once Again Increases Offer for Bwin.party: Talks ‘Very Positive’
(Reuters) - British online gambling company GVC Holdings Plc may increase its offer for rival Bwin.party Digital Entertainment Plc for a third time, a source close to GVC said on Thursday.
The source said GVC and Bwin had been in talks over the past week and that Bwin's response had been "very positive".
The talks centred around synergies between the two companies, according to the source, who declined to be identified because the matter is confidential.
2015 Estrellas Day 1A Breakdown
A huge field turned out for Day 1a of the €1,100 Estrellas Main Event today, the first big tourney of EPT Season 12.
The 592-strong field was a 35% increase on last year's 438 players but, by the end of the day (12 x 45-minute levels), just 166 players remained. Spain's Fernando Heredia is the chip leader with 336,200; he won his seat in a live satellite yesterday.
How Not to Get Screwed by Your Pay Per Head Service
For those bookies and agents looking to avoid being screwed by their Pay Per Head service, there are a number of steps that should be followed prior to the selection process.
Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open 2015 Winner is Omar Zazay: Walks Off With $1 Mil
HOLLYWOOD, Fla – Omar Zazay of Richardson, TX walked away with $1 million after winning first place in the Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open (SHRPO) $5 Million Guaranteed Championship held August 15 - 18, 2015 at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla. The signature series featured The Big 4, a first ever four final table finale.
Jared Fogle Future Betting Off Limits But NFL Player Arrests Wagers are Available
Many folks have been inquiring as to when online gambling sites intend to begin offering betting odds on Jared Fogle, the longtime former Subway spokesperson who plead guilty Wednesday to charges of distributing child pornography and illicit sexual conduct with a minor.
Bookies, Gamblers Not Betting on Trump to Become Republican Nominee
The polls may have real estate tycoon Donald Trump well ahead of the other GOP contenders to become the Republican nominee for US President. Don’t tell that to gamblers or the bookmakers who base their odds on player action.
2015 Estrellas Day 1A Sees 592 Players Enter
The first big tourney of EPT Season 12 is well under way with 592 players competing on Day 1a of the Estrellas Main Event.
Real Time Fantasy Sports Imminent Claims ESPN
ESPN.com this week reveals that real time fantasy sports isn’t just a fantasy, it’s imminent.
They should know. The sports media group last month entered into a multi-million dollar partnership deal with one of the largest Daily Fantasy Sports sites DraftKings.com.
The Goliath 2015 Won by Miikka Toikka: Biggest Poker Tournament Outside of WSOP
Miikka Toikka was declared the winner of the Grosvenor UK Poker Tour (GUKPT) and the Goliath. It is considered the biggest poker tournament ever held outside of Las Vegas and the World Series of Poker.
Toikka, a British-based poker pro, walked away with a cool £70,800. He outlasted 4,119 opponents to claim the £70,800 top prize.
This year's Goliath featured a £120 buy-in and smashed the £250,000 guarantee with a £421,000 prize pool.
Here were your final results:
China Arrests 15,000 on Suspicion of Cybercrimes, Including Gambling
BEIJING (Associated Press) — Chinese police have arrested 15,000 people on suspicion of cybercrimes as the government tightens its control over the Internet, the Ministry of Public Security said Tuesday.
Last Day! 13 Weeks Free Pay Per Head Promo!
(Press Release) - Over the last few weeks - hundreds of bookies have taken their business online and have signed up at PayPerHead.com, one of the most trusted and upfront Pay Per Head services available, through their $3 per head or 2 months free promos.
Ben Affleck Former Nanny Takes Private Jet Trip to Vegas With Boss, Tom Brady
The former nanny of “Batman” star Ben Affleck reportedly took a trip to Las Vegas with her boss and New England starting quarterback Tom Brady.
The proof appears on Christine Ouzounian’s four fingers, each of which is fitted with one of Brady’s Super Bowl championship rings. The photo was obtained exclusively by the New York Post.
New Video Set to Expose Sheldon Adelson, US Presidential Hopeful Lindsey Graham
A new video is set to premier on The Tim James Show which looks to expose the hypocrisy of casino magnate Sheldon Adelson and his push to prohibit online gambling.
Adelson is the brainchild behind legislation introduced by South Carolina Republican Senator and U.S. Presidential hopeful Lindsey Graham as well as Utah Republican Representative Jason Chaffetz.
Dan Colman Headlines 2015 Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open $5 Million Guaranteed
One of poker’s top five biggest money earners has made the final table of the 2015 Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open $5 Million Guaranteed in Hollywood, Florida.
Daniel Colman will enter the final table with 3,655,000 in chips. The 24-year-old made news last year after winning the Big One for One Drop and a cool $15 million.
Colman made even more headlines by fleeing the World Series of Poker host casino, the Rio, within five minutes.
Presidential Candidate John Kasich Involved in Ohio Gambling Controversy
Ohio governor John Kasich was late getting into the race for the Republican nomination for President of the United States, but he's already one of the leaders in the polls.
Add to that the fact that he's governor of a state that's key for the Republicans--no Republican in the history of the U.S. has ever been elected President without winning Ohio--and you realize that Kasich winning the Presidency is a real possibility.
Forbes: How Wall Street Money Transformed Online Gambling
On Monday, Forbes.com put out a report describing how activist Wall Street investor Jason Ader has transformed the face of online gambling in recent years.
Footballer Dominic Matteo Declares Bankruptcy, Amasses £1mil in Gambling Debts
A former Liverpool and Leeds footballer Dominic Matteo has declared bankruptcy after accumulating more than £1million in gambling debts.
The news comes after an insolvency service in Yorkshire obtained an order against Matteo, who admitted to having a gambling problem back in 2011.
Memphis Bookies, Pay Per Head Services
Memphis, Tennessee has plenty going for it. The city boasts of being the birthplace of a king, Elvis Presley. It is also crime-ridden and bookies who choose to conduct their business here are at great risk.
Phil Ivey Strong Case Against Casino: Admits It Destroyed Suspect Cards
ATLANTIC CITY – (Associated Press) - A New Jersey casino destroyed playing cards involved in a lawsuit against a professional gambler it says cheated it out of $9.6 million, but only as part of its routine business practices and before it knew of the alleged scheme, according to a legal filing Friday.
Mob Rat Turns Dog Trainer for Disabled Vets
Mob rat Salvatore (Sammy Bull) Gravano, now serving 20 years in prison on a drug conviction, is attempting to get his sentenced reduced by training dogs for disabled vets.
The former Gambino underboss, now 70, had his attorney Thomas Farinella present papers in Brooklyn Federal Court to demonstrate the good work he has done while in prison.
Poker is Gambling, Not Skill Judge Rules
A Wisconsin judge has ruled that poker is a prohibited form of gambling, not a game of skill as the Poker Players Alliance has long contended.
Madison Circuit Court Judge Richard G. Niess made his decision this week in the case of Steve Verrett et al vs. J B Van Hollen, the later being Wisconsin’s Attorney General at the time the case was filed in August of 2014.
