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What Are the Two Longest Greek Letters When Spelled in English? Alex Knows
Former poker pro Alex Jacob does it again, winning four straight nights on the popular US game show Jeopardy.
He also answered the final question correctly: What Are the Two Longest Greek Letters When Spelled in English?
‘Honey Trap’ Gang Kicked Professional Poker Player to Death
Care assistant Leonie Granger, 25, has been convicted of manslaughter in the brutal murder of a professional poker player.
Granger set up a “honey trap” for 56-year-old Mehmet Hassan, who was kicked to death by her boyfriend, Kyrron Jackson, 28, and another man, Nicholas Chandler, 29.
666Bet.com Back Peddling on Payout Promise: ‘We Can Only Pay When Back Online’
Beleaguered 666Bet.com issued a statement on Tuesday informing its customers they can only pay if back up and running online. This comes after assurances the company would refund customers once its licensing authority gives the green light.
Bookie Forced Man to Rob Churches
Attorneys representing Joseph Grieco, 45, of Methuen, Massachusetts have notified a judge about the possible defense for their client, accused of scamming several area churches out of cash and gift cards. His bookie made him do it!
From the Union Leader:
2006 US Poker Championship Winner Winning Again on ‘Jeopardy!’
Alex Jacob, winner of the 2006 US Poker Championship and its $878,500 cash prize, stopped playing poker after a 2012 World Series appearance.
He resurfaced last week on the popular U.S. game show “Jeopardy!” winning a cool $48,000 heading into Tuesday.
On Tuesday, Jacob went up another $36,000.
Motorcycle Shooting of Sportsbook Operator Outside CR Bakery Was Failed Hit
A man shot four times outside an Escazu, Costa Rica bakery last month was the target of a failed hit, Gambling911.com can now confirm.
Sources close to G911 tell us that a sportsbook operator from California by the name of Jason was the target of this hit though the incident does not appear to have any ties to a bookmaking/Pay Per Head businesses had ties to.
Atlantic City Finally Sees Revenue Increase
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (Associated Press) -- Atlantic City's eight casinos saw their revenue increase by 2.3 percent in March, compared to a year ago.
But when the four casinos that shut down last year are included in the comparison, the city's gambling revenue was down 12.6 percent.
Figures released Tuesday by the state's Gaming Enforcement Division show the eight surviving casinos took in $203.8 million in March, compared to the $199.2 million they won in March 2014.
European Poker Tour Season 11 Concludes With Biggest PokerStars Festival Ever
ONCHAN, Isle of Man – Hundreds of players will be heading to Monaco in just a few weeks after winning packages for flagship events at the Season 11 PokerStars and Monte-Carlo®Casino EPT Grand Final.
Suspected ‘Juice Bar Burglar’ Arrested in Underground Gambling Den
A man suspected in a San Fernando Valley, California crime spree was taken into custody over the weekend inside a local gambling den.
Authorities were able to identify the so-called “Juice Bar Burglar” by a distinctive tattoo.
“His tattoo was his undoing,” LAPD Lt. Paul Vernon said in a statement. “We just needed to get the word and the picture out, and he was done as the Juice Bar Burglar.”
Per CBS LA’s report:
Americas Cardroom Launches Jackpot Poker
Americas Cardroom announced today that they will be launching a new three man hyper turbo Sit & Go game called 'Jackpot Poker' in which players can win up to 2,500 times their initial buy-in in just minutes.
High Five tournament series, a 5-day online poker tournament series featuring 25 big events and $1,420,000 in guaranteed prize money.
Bookmaker Ordered to Serve an Additional Four Month Sentence
FARGO, N.D. – (Associated Press) - A judge says a 69-year-old man convicted of running an illegal bookmaking operation in North Dakota must serve an additional four months in prison on top of a current sentence he is serving in Minnesota.
Fears Mount as 666Bet.com Players Not Getting Paid
Officials at beleaguered online gambling firm 666Bet.com sought to calm customer fears Monday that they will not be getting paid. The company shut down abruptly last night after its Director was arrested on money laundering charges.
Since that time, 666Bet.com customers have had little success accessing their funds.
The company issued this statement Monday:
Louisiana Mulls Over Daily Fantasy Sports Legislation
Louisiana has become the latest state to consider a measure fully legalizing daily fantasy sports for real money.
While not explicitly illegal in Louisiana, State Representative Joseph Lopinto wants his bill to clarify that daily fantasy sports is not gambling.
“We’re not betting on the outcome of a game or a point spread. Fantasy football is a game of skill,” Lopinto said.
FBI Probe San Francisco Sheriff’s Deputies for Gambling on Fights Between Inmates
SAN FRANCISCO — (Associated Press) - The FBI is investigating allegations that San Francisco sheriff’s deputies arranged and gambled on fights between jail inmates and told the inmates to lie if they needed medical attention.
Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi announced the independent probe Friday, and a representative from the FBI confirmed the investigation in an email to The Associated Press. The department’s internal affairs unit and the U.S. Department of Justice are investigating as well.
Retired NYPD Sergeant Convicted of Running Illegal Poker Games
A retired NYPD sergeant, Ralph Mastrantonio, 55, has been convicted of running illegal poker games in Staten Island, New York and faces up to five years behind bars.
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Hillary Clinton Presidential Odds: Pays $160 for Every $100 Bet
With news that former Senator and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will finally announce her bid for U.S. Presidency, Gambling911.com anticipates a slight surge in betting over the coming days.
Judge Again Sides With Golden Nugget in Card Shuffling Flap
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — (Associated Press) - Luck appears to have run out for a group of gamblers who won $1.5 million from an Atlantic City casino that was using unshuffled cards.
A judge has again sided with the Golden Nugget against 14 gamblers who say they won the money through no fault of their own playing mini-baccarat in April 2012.
Bookmakers Could Take a Bath With Jordan Spieth Masters Win
Don’t look now but Jordan Spieth sits atop the Masters leaderboard after Day 2. This could prove to be a killer for bookmakers who offered Spieth at 9-1 odds early on.
Sports Tout Adam Meyer Sees Bail Revoked: Accused of Multi-Million Dollar Fraud
A Fort Lauderdale, Florida man charged with running an elaborate sports handicapping fraud scheme has had his bail revoked by a judge.
Adam Meyer, 43, was arrested last October for trying to extort $25 million from a Wisconsin businessman.
Tournament Directors Association Summit Forced Out of Adelson-Owned Venetian
The 2015 Tournament Directors Association Summit has abruptly relocated from the Venetian to the Aria following a public backlash.
In British Vote Too Tight to Call, Gamblers Seek the $150 Million Answer
(Reuters) - If Prime Minister David Cameron forms Britain's next government after the tightest election in a generation, it will not just be the Conservative Party leader who will be smiling. Scott Moorhead will be laughing all the way to the bank.
As part of a record 100 million pounds expected to be gambled on the British election, Moorhead stands to win 250 pounds on a 500 pound bet that the Conservatives will win most parliamentary seats in the May 7 election.
PokerStars Parent Company Amaya Trading Probe Details Emerge
Parent company to the world’s largest online poker site PokerStars, Amaya Gaming has reportedly been the subject of a probe by the Quebec securities regulator Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF).
Atlantic City’s Revel Casino Gets Second Life
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — (Associated Press) - Revel, the multibillion-dollar resort bust that was once widely viewed as the potential savior of Atlantic City’s struggling casino industry, is getting a second chance as part of a Florida developer’s ambitious plan to remake the East Coast gambling resort into a destination for bettors and tourists alike.
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:
