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Gambling Kingpin Wang Bo Deported Back to China
The Philippines Bureau of Immigration on Thursday confirmed the deportation of Chinese gambling lord Wang Bo.
BI Spokesperson Elaine Tan said that Wang was escorted by four Chinese nationals and boarded a flight back to Guangzhou, China on Thursday at 9 am.
Justice Secretary Leila de Lima issued the summary deportation (SDO) order for Wang last March.
Anyone Offering Betting Odds on First GOP Debate? Trump Odds Now Up
Say what you will about Donald Trump. He’s a bona fide star. Many believe that his mere presence during Thursday night’s first 2016 GOP debate will result in historic ratings for any U.S. Presidential debate.
MGM Files Lawsuit Against Connecticut Governor Over Preferential Treatment
HARTFORD, Conn. (Associated Press) — Casino developer MGM Resorts International filed a lawsuit Tuesday against several top state officials, including Democratic Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, saying a law he signed that could lead to a third tribal casino in the state is unconstitutional because it gives two tribes preferential treatment.
MGM, which plans to open its own $800 million facility in nearby Springfield, Massachusetts, asked the federal court to declare the law “invalid, null, and void in its entirety” and stop officials from abiding by it.
PokerStars to Begin Offering Online Sports Betting: Obtains License From Ireland
PokerStars, the world’s largest real money online poker company, has announced it has obtained a Remote Bookmaker’s License from the Republic of Ireland, making it possible to offer online sports wagering in jurisdictions where the activity is legal.
First Ever Daily Fantasy Sports Expo Forecast – Sunny, Hot and Lots of Dollar Signs
Gambling911.com sister site DFS911.com will be a main sponsor at the first ever Daily Fantasy Sports Expo taking place in Miami Beach Thursday and Friday.
Late last year, Gambling911.com founder Chris Costigan pushed conference organizer and long time colleague Marc Lesnick to host this event and it appears as if it will meet – if not exceed – initial expectations.
The fear all along hasn’t been so much about attracting the top talent and attendees but more so the potential for inclement weather.
Baaaaaad Boys: Mafia Figures ‘Sheep’ Code Broken by Authorities
(Reuters) - Police in Sicily arrested 11 suspected mobsters they believe were helping Sicilian mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro evade capture and spread his orders to the rest of the criminal organisation - via handwritten notes.
The suspects used coded language to communicate with the highest-ranking Sicilian mob boss currently at large, police said in a statement.
Malta Suspends Nine Online Gambling Licenses in Wake of Mafia Scandal
One of the largest online gambling jurisdictions, Malta, has come under extreme scrutiny in recent days following news that a former prime minister’s son had ties to the Italian mafia, more specifically he ‘Ndrangheta crime syndicate.
Last week, Italian authorities €2bn (£1.4bn, $2.2bn) of assets that belonged to the organization.
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Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open Offers a Single-Entry $5 Million Guarantee Championship
Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open Offers a Single-Entry $5 Million Guarantee Championship and The Big 4: A First Ever Four Final Table Finale Televised by Poker Night in America on CBS Sports Network
Charity Series of Poker Tournament Will Kick-Off Championship Weekend on Friday, August 14
Daily Fantasy Sports Land in Gambling Industry Crosshairs
(Reuters) Mike Petta played Internet poker until 2011, when most U.S. poker websites were shut down. Last year, the 31-year-old father of two quit his job as an accountant to play fantasy sports full time, spending thousands of dollars a night entering fantasy sports contests. Now, the gambling industry wants him back.
Presidential Candidate Donald Trump and Gambling: What is His Record?
A dismal failure on all fronts, Gambling911.com can reveal
Four years ago, Gambling 911 profiled the candidates running for President of the United States in regard to their views on gambling issues.
Josh Marvin Earns $166k and Bracelet on HPT
Mt. Pleasant, MI - Poker players often dream of competing against their best friend for a major title. Chris Moon and Josh Marvin got to live that dream on Monday.
The two outlasted over 500 entries to battle each other in a heads up match for $166,565 and the first ever Heartland Poker Tour bracelet at Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort.
Macau Gaming Revenue Drops 34.5 Percent in July
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Gaming revenue in Macau fell 34.5 percent in July from the previous year, hovering around five-year lows as wealthy Chinese punters stayed away from the world's biggest gambling hub.
The decline, however, was narrower than the 36 percent drop in June and in line with analysts estimates for a fall of around 34-35 percent.
Gambling revenue fell year-on-year to 18.6 billion patacas ($2.3 billion), according to data released by the Macau government on Monday. In June, revenues fell to 17.4 billion patacas.
‘Ra1syDa1sy’ Conquers Million Dollar Sunday At Americas Cardroom For $200K
San Jose, Costa Rica – Another landmark weekend at Americas Cardroom is in the books. The US-facing online poker site wrapped up its latest edition of the Million Dollar Sunday with 1,939 total entrants. Poker player ‘Ra1syDa1sy’ conquered the tournament to secure the first place prize of $200,000 and become the third player this year to win a $1 million GTD tournament at Americas Cardroom.
Spring Owl Investor Jason Ader Wants More Than a Billion for Bwin.Party
Following news last week that GVC had stepped in to outbid 888 Holdings in the acquisition of Bwin.party by offering a billion dollars, Spring Owl investor Jason Ader reportedly says that figure is not good enough.
Ader, who serves on the board of Bwin.party, was influential in arranging the 888 Holdings deal.
But a billion dollars and change will most certainly raise some eyebrows.
The current 888 deal is worth 104.09p per share, and the revised GVC offer is 122.5p per share. Ader wants that to rise to 140p per share.
It’s Official: Five Separate $5 Million Online Poker Tournaments Scheduled
Americas Cardroom today announced five separate Million Dollar Sunday tournaments are now on the schedule throughout September and October.
The September 13th tournament will be followed by a $1 million guaranteed tournament every Sunday in October.
Million Dollars Sunday Tournament at 3 PM EST: $5 Mil Tourneys Coming
North American poker players and those across the globe are welcome to play at Americas Cardroom Sunday August 2 at 3 pm EST for a shot of the million dollars at their coveted Million Dollar Sundays tournament.
World Exclusive: ACR Giving Away $5 Million Guaranteed
Gambling911.com has learned that Americas Cardroom will be offering a $5 million guarantee online poker tournament. This will be the most money ever to be awarded by a North American-facing online poker room.
The promo, which was not to be announced publicly, was obtained exclusively by Gambling911.com, which of course will announce it. The $5 million will be rewarded over a 5 week period.
Here are the details:
Gambler Who Blamed Satan Ordered to Pay Over $2 Million to Casino
A gambling addict has been ordered to repay a casino £2.2m.
Safa Abdulla Al Geabury, 52, a Swiss national, was ordered by a UK Court to return the monies to the famed Ritz Casino.
Abdulla had argued that he should not have to pay the debt based on his assertion that the casino knew he was a gambling addict.
The wealthy gambler also claimed he had a “brain problem” and that the “Devil made me gamble”.
BetOnSports Founder Must Pay $36 Mil in Back Taxes: Loses Appeal
ST. LOUIS (Associated Press) - A federal appeals court has rejected attempts by the founder of a former online betting site to avoid paying $36 million in delinquent taxes and penalties, dismissing claims that his plea deal in a related criminal case precluded the government from pursuing the debt.
Foxwoods May be Exploring Daily Fantasy Sports
(Gambling911.com Fantasy Sports Wire) - With the final hours of online registration for the highly anticipated and first ever Daily Fantasy Sports Expo in Miami Beach next week, Gambling911.com can confirm that Foxwoods Casino will be in attendance.
Gambler Sues Casino for $300K After Roulette Ball Hits Him in Face
A Washington, D.C. resident is suing Maryland Live! Casino for $300,000 after a roulette ball hit him in the face in December 2013.
The complaint itself was filed back in November and amended this week. Maryland Live! had previously attempted to have the complaint dismissed.
Investigators Under Investigation in Criminal Casino Case
BOSTON (Associated Press) - A federal judge heard arguments Wednesday over allegations that private investigators working for Wynn Resorts gained unauthorized access to files in a joint state and federal criminal probe that now figures into Massachusetts's biggest casino project.
U.S. District Court Magistrate Marianne Bowler took the arguments under advisement and is expected to decide whether to hold a hearing on the allegations as requested by defense lawyers for former owners of the waterfront property where Wynn wants to develop a $1.7 billion casino.
Las Vegas Attempts to Tame Rowdy Street Performers
LAS VEGAS — (Associated Press) - A bawdy gauntlet of street performers and tip-seeking costumed characters crowding Las Vegas’ Fremont Street have been driving tourists away, city leaders said today as they moved toward imposing new rules to rein in the rowdy atmosphere.
Highly Anticipated Million Dollar Warm-Up With $1.5 Million in Guarantees Begins
San Jose, Costa Rica – Americas Cardroom's $1.5 million poker tournament series kicks off on Thursday July 30th and includes the Million Dollar Sunday, the next installment of Americas Cardroom's popular $1 million guaranteed event.
DFS MLB July 29: This Pitcher has Allowed Just 10 Hits Off of 65 at Bats
(Gambling911.com Fantasy Sports Wire) – Gambling911.com has a great starting pitcher for your Daily Fantasy Sports lineup. He is also taking part in the later games Wednesday.
‘Frankie The Flea’, ‘The Worm’ and Other BetEagle Agents Lead to Owner’s Sentencing
The owner of long established Costa Rica-based online and call center bookmaker BetEagle.com has been sentenced to 18 months behind bars by a U.S. District Court judge.
High Stakes Gamblers Were Allowed to Abuse Dealers, Throw Bananas, Urinate on Walls
Transcripts of a May hearing before the Mohegan Sun tribal gaming commission reveal that high rollers were allowed to abuse dealers, urinate on walls, throw bananas at fellow gamblers and expect rules to be bent at the tables.
Notorious Philly Mobster’s Son Sentenced to 30 Years in Racketeering Conspiracy
The son of notorious Philadelphia mobster Nicodemo Scarfo has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for racketeering.
Nicodemo Scarfo Jr. is accused of stealing $12 million from shareholders of a publicly traded Texas financial firm.
The younger Scarfo allegedly used false SEC filings and made threats to cause economic harm as a form of shaking down existing company management. His father was sentenced to 55 years for a similar crime.
Ifrah, Brennan to Discuss Regulating DFS Sector as Nevada Prepares to Take Action
The American Gaming Association considers Daily Fantasy Sports gambling. As such they believe it should be licensed and regulated….by them of course.
David Payne Purdum of ESPN broke the news via Twitter Monday:
Nevada Gaming Control chairman AG Burnett has begun legal analysis of daily fantasy sports and welcomes communication from DFS operators.
