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‘The Avengers: Age of Ultron” US Box Office Betting Odds: Favorite to Take in $210 Mil
You can find all of the odds you need concerning The Avengers: Age of Ultron, in your online sportsbook and that is how you know this will be a major event.
Underneath are a list of the main odds you will be able to wager on, and you might be able to find many more props if you look hard enough.
Avengers: Age Of Ultron US Weekend Box Office Odds
Less Than $120 Million: +1100
StockBattle.com Fantasy Trading Site Shuts Its Doors After SEC Threat
StockBattle.com, a fantasy trading site based on the daily fantasy sports contest business model, has been forced to shut down following a warning by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Mississippi Introduces Legislation to Allow Sports Betting
Mississippi has become the latest state to introduce legislation that would permit sports betting.
House Bill 806, introduced Wednesday, is sponsored by Democrat state rep. Chuck Espy.
Currently the Third U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is expected to rule on a New Jersey challenge of the Bradley Act, or PASPA, a federal law banning sports betting in all but a handful of states.
$115K Sunday Special in Danger of Capping at Americas Cardroom
San Jose, Costa Rica – It's not every day that a U.S. online poker site sends out a warning about one of its tournaments, but the very nature of The Sunday Special at Americas Cardroom calls for drastic measures. Americas Cardroom today announced that the $115,000 Sunday Special will not see its guarantee increase by $5k for the first time since launching at the beginning of this year.
Poker Pro Jason Mercier Wins Two Titles in Three Days
ONCHAN, Isle of Man – Team PokerStars Pro Jason Mercier has won two Spring Championship of Online Poker titles in the first three days of the festival on PokerStars, an Amaya Inc. brand.
Phil Gordon on Tom Brady: ‘I Know He Cheats at Blackjack Too, He’s a Card Counter’
In a shocking tweet made by the host of Bravo’s “Celebrity Poker Showdown”, Phil Gordon alleges that New England Patriot starting quarterback Tom Brady routinely cheats at blackjack while playing in casinos.
From Phil Gordon:
Hey, I know for sure #TomBrady "cheats" at Blackjack -- he's a card counter (I taught him). About the same advantage gain - 1-2%?
BetClic.com Players Face Fines: 79 Players Forced to Pay Thousands of Euros
A government crackdown on the European online gambling website BetClic.com has resulted in some 79 individuals having to pay thousands of dollars in fines….and this is just the beginning, authorities have warned.
Caesars Palace Faces Up to $20 Mil in Fines as Part of Money Laundering Probe
Las Vegas (Associated Press) - Caesars Palace could face paying between $12 million and $20 million worth of fines stemming from a federal investigation into how the casino prevents or detects money laundering.
Officials with Las Vegas-based Caesars Entertainment Corp. met with the federal agencies involved in the investigation on April 29 when settlement proposals were discussed.
The company mentioned the meeting under the header "other matters" in its third quarter financial report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Unclaimed Gambling Winnings Could Soon be Used to Fund Rape Exams
The Louisiana House of Representatives on Monday unanimously passed a measure that would fund forensic medical exams for rape victims through the use of unclaimed gambling winnings. This would essentially end the practice of hospitals systematically billing patients for such services.
Global Vices Revealed Per Nation: Aussies Take Most Drugs, Nearly All Gamble
Findings from a study by the University of Adelaide have revealed the world’s vices by country for the first time ever.
The study found that Aussies take the most drugs and just shy of 85% gamble.
Nick Pupillo Captures HPT Title and $120k
East Chicago, IN - Last night, Nick Pupillo was one card away from being eliminated from the Heartland Poker Tour Main Event at Ameristar Casino Hotel East Chicago. Today he was crowned the newest HPT champion to the tune of $120,537. The victory is the largest of the professional poker player's career to date.
Poker Pros vs. Computer: And The Winner Is...
It was being billed as an epic Heads-Up No-limit Texas Hold’em challenge between Man and Computer.
A study conducted by Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh at nearby Rivers Casino had poker pros Doug Polk, Dong Kim, Bjorn Li and Jason Les take on the artificial intelligence.
Reid Renews Push to Fully Ban Online Gambling
Senate Minority Leader, Democrat Harry Reid, announced his renewed push to fully ban online gambling in the U.S. including poker.
Friends With Benefactors: Jon Stewart Lampoons Adelson for ‘Influence Peddling’
Jon Stewart opened up his show this past Thursday night with a look at the influence of money in politics, and Hillary Clinton coming under fire from the folks over at Fox News who have been thrown into a "tizzy" over there might be some conflict of interest over donations to the Clinton Foundation.
More than 60 countries in the world now regulate online gambling
According to the new research, more than 50 percent of the world's population is restricted from accessing online gambling in their own countries. It was found that gambling availability varies greatly from country to country. Some countries prohibit all types of casinos, while others ban local firms from running a gambling business but allow foreign companies to operate.
Jerusalem Post: Adelson Alleged Ties to Chinese Mafia Could Spell Downfall
Casino magnate, GOP megadonor and staunch supporter of the Israeli state, Sheldon Adelson, found himself in a Nevada court last week defending accusations of Chinese Mafia ties. At once point during the testimony, questions were even raised as to whether the casino chairman had knowledge of a failed beheading plot.
Malta The New Hot Spot for European Fantasy Sports: Oulala.com Leads Pack
SLIEMA, Malta -- Fantasy football fever is boiling hot in Europe these days, with new fantasy leagues seemingly poppping up almost every day now.
Football in Europe, of course, is what Americans call soccer.
But no matter what one calls it, one thing is evidently clear--fantasy sports betting is taking off in Europe just the same way it's taking off in America.
Tommy Lasorda: ‘Pete Rose Doesn’t Belong in Hall of Fame’
Longtime LA Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda was adamant in regard to Pete Rose’ plea to have a lifetime ban from Baseball lifted against him.
Lasorda says it should never be lifted and added: "He doesn't belong in the Hall of Fame.”
Daily Fantasy Sports 911 Goes Live: DFS Picks, News, Reviews and More
Gambling911.com is thrilled to announce its first offshoot ever in 15 years as the world leader in gambling-related news. Daily Fantasy Sports 911 (or the easier to remember and type DFS911.com) has gone live as of May 9, 2015. Please don't forget to bookmark the site.
UIGEA Co-Author: ‘Never Intended to Cover Daily Fantasy Sports’
In a riveting piece written this past week on the ThinkProgress.com website, reporters Sacha Friedman and Josh Israel delve into the bold new world of daily fantasy sports.
NHL May Be Closer to Setting Up Team in Vegas
The National Hockey League board of governors are set to hold meetings next month in Las Vegas, an event signaled as the NHL warming up to having a team based in the gambling capital. It is here they will formerly announce the expansion process.
Cameron Victory a Win for UK Gambling Firms, ‘Crack Cocaine’ Fixed-Odds Terminals
UK betting firms can breathe a collective sigh of relief following Thursday’s election results in which PM David Cameron remains in power.
British bank stocks soared, led by Lloyds Banking Group Plc and Barclays Plc, as Cameron’s Conservative party unexpectedly secured a parliamentary majority, Bloomberg Business reported Friday.
Nevada Judge to Decide if Sands Wrongful Termination Case Should Proceed
LAS VEGAS (Associated Press) — A Nevada judge will decide if a wrongful termination case against Las Vegas Sands Corp. can proceed nearly five years after it was first filed.
District Court Judge Elizabeth Gonzalez heard closing arguments Thursday morning from lawyers representing former Sands China Ltd. CEO Steven Jacobs and casino-hotel company Las Vegas Sands.
At issue first is whether the case can be tried in Nevada since Sands China's operations are based in the lucrative Asian gambling enclave of Macau.
Adam LaRoche Daily Fantasy Sports Profile: Five Extra Bases Against Jason Marquis
White Sox first baseman Adam LaRoche should be considered for your daily fantasy roster Friday May 8.
He’ll face off against one Jason Marquis of Cincinnati, a pitcher LaRoche has hit well against over his career.
He’s 11-for-38 against Marquis with two doubles, three homers and five RBIs.
LaRoche comes into this game red hot averaging .357 despite a lackluster April.
Daily Fantasy Baseball - Juan Lagares Profile: 11-for-25 At Bats vs. Hamels May 8
Juan Lagares offers some decent DFS value Friday with a price tag around $2300. That’s a bargain based on Lagares’ past performance versus the Phillies Cole Hamels.
He’s 11-for-25 against Hamels with 4 doubles.
Lagares has an ERA of .364 versus the Phillies and is averaging right around .300 this season.
Mike Trout Daily Fantasy Sports Profile: Solid Against Hernandez May 8
The LA Angels Mike Trout will go up against Houston’s Roberto Hernandez Friday and Trout should have some decent value for Daily Fantasy Sports players despite a steep price.
The 21-year-old was being offered at a $5200 salary and his selection will place limitations on one’s roster.
Trout has gone 4-for-11 versus Hernandez with three homeruns and 4 RBIs.
FantasyAces.com to Pay Out $250K Prize Days After Daily Fantasy Sports Expo
FantasyAces.com, a two-year-old daily fantasy sports website, promises a $250K payday on August 15, just days after the first ever Daily Fantasy Sports Expo in Miami Beach August 6-7.
MLB Commish Rob Manfred on DFS: ‘Need to be Competitive in That Space’
Speaking at Kauffman Stadium, home of the Kansas City Royals, newly appointed Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred spoke candidly about his league’s decision to partner up with daily fantasy sports firm Draftkings. He also discussed the prospects of legalized sports wagering.
Mark Trumbo DFS Profile: .364 vs. Despaigne
Arizona Diamondbacks right-fielder Mark Trumbo has gone .364 vs. Padres Odrisamer Despaigne, making for a decent DFS play with Thursday night’s remaining games.
That past performance includes 4 hits on 11 at bats, a double and three RBIs.
Pentagon Employees Spent Nearly $1 Million on Gambling, Prostitutes
An IRS audit has revealed that Pentagon employees were found to be using their work issued credit cards for more than work-related travel.
Online gambling, casino gambling, prostitutes and strip clubs, to the tune of nearly $1 million, or $952,258 to be exact.
