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No Resort Casinos Coming to Florida as Bid to do so Ends
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — (Associated Press) - A push to bring Las Vegas-styled resort casinos to South Florida is once again being rejected by the state Legislature.
The idea was a long shot from the start, but a top House Republican on Tuesday filed a revamped gambling proposal that drops any mention of casinos.
Breaking News: Americas Cardroom Takes Over No. 2 Spot in Traffic
In an exclusive to Gambling911.com, Americas Cardroom has unveiled a press release it is sending out Wednesday confirming it has taken over the number two spot in terms of North American-facing traffic.
Americas Cardroom CEO Phil Nagy Live Chat Now - Watch Here
Americas Cardroom CEO Phil Nagy will be appearing live on Twitch this evening. If you don’t have a Twitch account, have no fear, you’ll be able to catch Phil right here on G911.
Among the hot topics to be discussed will no doubt be the just announced High Five tournament series, a 5-day online poker tournament series featuring 25 big events and $1,420,000 in guaranteed prize money.
$1.4 Million in Guarantees as Part of 5-Day High Five Tournament Series
San Jose, Costa Rica – Expect to see a lot of American poker players high-fiving each other in public on April 13th after winning a record amount of cash.
PokerStars to Enter Daily Fantasy Sports Market by Start of NFL Season
It may be one of the worst kept secrets that online poker sites in recent months have been looking to expand their product base by offering daily fantasy sports contests.
Hence, it shouldn’t come as a shock that PokerStars, the world’s largest real money Web card room, has announced its plans to begin offering daily fantasy sports by the start of the 2015 NFL season.
Rand Paul Announces U.S. Presidential Run in 2016: Latest Odds
Kentucky Republican Senator Rand Paul has announced he is running for U.S. President in 2016. Sportsbook.ag had Paul listed with odds of 30-1.
The son of former Republican Congressman and U.S. Presidential candidate Ron Paul, Rand Paul wrote on his website Tuesday morning:
Poker Pro David “Devilfish” Ulliott Succumbs to Cancer
Just days after declaring he would fight his bowel cancer, legendary British poker pro David “Devilfish” Ulliott passed away Monday at the age of 61.
Connecticut Casinos Stand to Lose $570 Million
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — The Native American tribes proposing to build new casinos in Connecticut released a report Monday that says new facilities in New York and Massachusetts, if left unchecked, will siphon away $570 million annually in gambling revenue.
The leaders of the Mohegan Tribe and the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation said they were not surprised by the forecast, but they hope the report they commissioned will help inform others including the governor, who has been noncommittal about his position on opening more casinos.
Shooting at Las Vegas M Resort Casino Leaves One Man Dead
A self-inflicted gun wound has left one man dead at the Las Vegas M Resort Casino.
The incident occurred at 4:50 pm Sunday near the casino’s buffet.
Police said one adult who fell while escaping the scene was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. Another person was checked out on scene. A car fire in the casino garage at the exact time of the shooting was also being investigated.
How to Play Daily Fantasy Baseball – Strategies, Scoring
Major League Baseball kicks off this week and we here at Gambling911.com are especially excited with a monster season anticipated for daily fantasy Baseball. This is because so many folks will be dipping their toes in these contests for the very first time. The strategies and scoring opportunities are relatively easy to understand.
Chairs Go Flying as Dozens Brawl at Resorts World Casino in Queens (Shock Video)
A melee involving dozens of casino patrons turned into an epic brawl at the Resorts World Casino at the Aqueduct Race Track in Queens, New York, all of which was caught on cell phone videos.
The incident occurred at the opening of a Fat Tuesday daiquiri bar within the establishment and quickly escalated into the neighboring food court.
Harry Reid Now Wants Ban on Internet Gambling
One-time Senator Majority Leader Harry Reid has said he will make banning Internet gambling a number one priority during his final years in Congress.
Reid announced he will be retiring at the end of his term in 2016.
The Democrat had previously pushed to have online poker legalized at the federal level.
“Online gaming is not good for our country,” Reid told a Vegas radio show last week.
World Exclusive: Indiana Drops Efforts to Legalize Sports Betting, Fantasy Sports
The State of Indiana is dealing with plenty of issues these days, but two things it won't be dealing with any time soon are sports betting and fantasy sports wagering at the state's casinos.
Poker Villain Russ Hamilton Spotted in Aruba
One of the rare Russ Hamilton sightings has occurred this week.
Arguably one of the most hated men in poker, Hamilton was seen playing poker at the Holiday Inn Resort Aruba in recent nights, Gambling911.com advise.
Did Mobsters Really Beat Down Harry Reid
An accident using an exercise machine, such was the explanation provided to the public for Senator Harry Reid’s (D-Nevada) injured eye.
Jarred Cosart Emphatic Amidst Probe: ‘I Never Have, Never Will Bet on Baseball
JUPITER, Fla. (Associated Press) — Speaking directly about the topic for the first time since gambling-related tweets appeared on his Twitter account last week, Miami pitcher Jarred Cosart denied ever betting on baseball.
"I never have, never will bet on baseball," Cosart said Wednesday.
Tweets that appeared on Cosart's account discussed gambling advice received from a gambling expert. They did not appear to involve baseball bets.
Cosart briefly addressed the situation last week, stating he was cooperating with Major League Baseball’s investigation.
Full Tilt Poker Takeover of PokerPages.com Leads to Google Disaster
Full Tilt Poker took over what they probably believed to be an excellent SEO-entrenched vehicle, PokerPages.com. While the purchase reportedly took place over a year ago, PokerPages has remained untouched during that time….and probably with good reason.
Doyle Brunson Pushing to Have ‘Devilfish’ Inducted Into Poker Hall of Fame
There are few players in the world of poker who carry more clout than iconic Doyle Brunson.
LCB Relaunches GamesandCasino.com
GamesandCasino.com is an online casino guide that launched in 2002. The site provides online gamblers with a wealth of information as proven by the iGB Award of Outstanding Contribution to iGaming Affiliate Industry given to the previous owner in 2011.
Amaya Outlines Future Plans for PokerStars
(Reuters) - Amaya Inc, which recently acquired online gambling sites PokerStars and Full Tilt, reported a near eight-fold rise in quarterly adjusted earnings on Tuesday, and outlined plans to seek a secondary listing on the Nasdaq.
The Montreal-based company said it plans to win new clients and supplement growth from its core poker business through expansion into other areas such as sportsbetting, social gaming and fantasy sports.
Las Vegas Drags Down State Overall Gambling Numbers
LAS VEGAS — (Associated Press) - Nevada's casinos won $916 million in February, but it was less than they won a year ago and still a ways from the state's more than $1 billion winning high-point two years ago.
The Las Vegas Strip lagged, dragging down the state's overall numbers.
The Nevada Gaming Control Board released its latest statistics Tuesday. They showed the amount casinos won from gamblers rose everywhere except the Strip, where winnings declined 4.38 percent to $531 million.
Morgan Stanley Cuts Online Gambling Estimate in Half
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (Associated Press) — Morgan Stanley has cut its estimate of the potential U.S. Internet gambling market by nearly half.
The firm now estimates the nationwide online betting market at $2.7 billion by 2020, down from an initial estimate of $5 billion.
In a report issue Tuesday, the firm predicts no additional states will approve Internet gambling this year, but foresees California, Pennsylvania, New York and Illinois getting into the game within a few years.
Nevada Lawmakers to Soon Decide on Academy Awards, Olympics Betting
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – (Associated Press) - Olympic fans visiting Nevada during the 2016 games in Rio de Janeiro might get to do something that hasn't been done in Sin City for years: Make a wager on who wins a medal.
Whether its archery or synchronized swimming, a casino operator and several sports books are lobbying Nevada gambling officials to allow betting on the Olympics.
They also want a change in the law that could allow bets on nonsporting events such as the Academy Awards, the most valuable player in Major League Baseball, or even "American Idol."
D Las Vegas Owner Bet $1 Million on MSU Spartans
D Las Vegas owner Derek Stevens has $1 million riding on the Michigan State Spartans to win this year’s NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament.
The bet was placed on December 5 prior to MSU’s loss to Texas Southern and before going 4-3 during their Big Ten schedule. The Spartans also lost at home to Illinois and Minnesota.
Casino Gambling in Japan Suffers Another Blow as Bill to be Delayed
(Reuters) - Prospects for legalising casino gambling in Japan suffered another blow on Monday as proponents said they would delay a bill allowing "integrated resorts", as the ruling coalition remains divided on the controversial measure.
Pro-casino lawmakers had said last week they would resubmit a previously failed bill by Tuesday, the end of the fiscal year. But they backed away from that plan on Monday as efforts continued to get the backing of the junior partner in Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's coalition.
MGM Blocking Other Vegas Hotels From Showing Mayweather-Pacquiao Fight
The MGM Grand will be hosting the biggest boxing event in more than a decade – Mayweather-Pacquiao – May 2. But if you plan on being in Vegas to watch the fight from another hotel/casino property that does not contain the MGM name, good luck.
Winning Poker Network to Launch Jackpot Poker 3-Max Hyper Sit N Go
Americas Cardroom this week announced the offering of lottery sit and gos to poker players, making ACR the only North American-facing online poker network to do so.
Participants, Organizers Talk First Ever Daily Fantasy Sports Expo (Video)
The first ever Daily Fantasy Sports Expo has an entire industry excited. Hundreds of company executives, investors, attorneys and players will be congregating in sunny South Beach this August 6-7 to take part in this event.
Gambling911.com is a premiere sponsor and promoter for the event with Publisher Chris Costigan discussing the importance of attending for those who have even the slightest interest in Daily Fantasy Sports.
666Bet.com Director Arrested as Part of Fraud Probe: Site Goes Offline
Paul Bell, a director of 666Bet, has been arrested as part of a joint money-laundering investigation by HM Revenue & Customs and the National Crime Agency.
The initial arrest occurred last week at London’s Heathrow Airport. Bell was re-arrested on the Isle of Man upon landing in his private jet.
While the firm’s license has now been suspended and the site remains offline, a spokesperson insists the probe had nothing to do with 666Bet.com.
Duke Last Second Free Throw After Buzzer Sounds Costs Some Books Big Time
(Associated Press) - Think that last free throw was meaningless for Duke as it beat Utah in the Sweet 16? Thousands of gamblers in Las Vegas disagree.
The free throw allowed the top-seeded Blue Devils to cover a 5 1/2-point spread on Friday night, topping the Utes by 6 at 63-57 and flipping wagers on a game many thought was already over.
