Gambling News
Rastislav Paleta Leads Eureka Rozvadov for Day 3
Rastislav Paleta will enter day 3 of the €1,100 Eureka 5 Rozvadov as a chip leader. The Czech continues to earn from a great form these days, he already made the final table of the 100 Grand Challenge earlier this week to secure a €10,392 payday for a 5th place finish. Paleta is now on a pace to match this result as he leads last 28 players in to the penultimate day of the Main Event. He bagged 1,194,000 and is followed by starting days chip leaders Langar Oghabian (day 1a) and Roman Blaha (day 1b), who both built on their starting position today.
New CNBC Primetime Program ‘American Vice’ Looks at Bookies, Poker World
A new CNBC Primetime show is set to premiere Wednesday March 4 at 10 pm ET.
Get an inside look at the world of illegal gambling. Follow those who walk the line between big risk and big reward every day.
And some of the names cry out “Not Reality Television”.
There’s Cousin Nicky, Joey Terror and Frankie Flatscreen.
WSJ: Amazon Twitch and Online Poker the Perfect Marriage
The Wall Street Journal on Thursday featured an article about Amazon Twitch and how it is betting on Web poker to give the video uploading platform a nice boost.
What’s Everybody Betting On – February 27: Latest NBA, College Basketball Lines
Today’s betting action mostly centered on the NBA even though there are some College Basketball games on tap.
The Golden State Warriors were seeing the most action against Toronto as a -2 road favorite. 86% of those betting this game were backing the Warriors.
FC Bayern Munchen was attracting 80% of the action in their matchup against FC Koln.
€119,200 Waiting for Eureka’s Rozvadov Winner
A record-breaking stand-alone Eureka Main Event attracted 664-entry field and created a €644,080 prize pool. Day 2 will see the bubble burst as 255 players arrived to continue after surviving first day.
93 players are about to get a piece of the pool. The eventual champion will take home a €119,200 while the min-cash is set for €2k. Last year, Martin Meciar from Slovakia scooped the title worth €87,600 after cutting a heads-up deal with Michael-David Passy.
Eureka Rozvadov Gets Stand-Alone Record Hitting 664 Total Players
664 players (including 4 no-shows) bought in for the €1,100 Eureka 5 Rozvadov Main Event to make it the biggest stand-alone event in tour's history.
The King's Casino got very crowded on Thursday when day 1b kicked-off with a total of 427 attendants. On top of that, the debut of the Turbo Re-Entry flight day 1c added another 135 entries to push the numbers even higher.
Betting on the Olympics Now Allowed in Vegas
LAS VEGAS (Associated Press) — Come summer 2016, when the best of the best athletes climb podiums wearing gold, silver and bronze medals, Las Vegas gamblers could very well be counting their green.
Nevada gambling regulators voted Thursday to allow the state's sports books to offer bets on the Olympics for the first time in years.
It was a move unopposed by anyone in the industry and cheered by the regulators themselves. International sports books in Great Britain, Ireland and Australia and offshore Internet sites already allow such bets.
Lefty Rosenthal Home Vegas Home Sells for $777K
A home once owned by late famed casino exec Frank “Lefty” Rosenthal has sold for a cool $777,000.
Curbed.com refers to the house as “about as groovy a 70s time capsule as you’re likely to find adjacent to the Las Vegas Country Club”.
Crubed.com also notes:
Adelson Camp a No-Show at Online Gaming Debate
Washington, DC - At a forum today to openly debate the issue of a federal online gaming ban, representatives supporting the ban, fueled by billionaire casino magnate Sheldon Adelson, failed to appear.
Ladbrokes Posts 9 Percent Fall in Profits
(Reuters) – Ladbrokes (LAD.L), Britain’s second biggest bookmaker, said it intended to maintain its dividend in 2015, defying some analysts' expectations of a cut to help fund marketing costs, as it posted a 9 percent fall in annual profit.
The firm has struggled to keep pace with rivals such as William Hill (WMH.L) and establish itself in a growing online sector, with investment in marketing and product lagging others.
Latest Joe Francis Lawsuit Supports Wynn Accusations of 'Illegal Spending'
Lawyers who are attempting to collect approximately $2.2 million in debts owed by “Girls Gone Wild” founder Joe Francis claim much of that money was spent on his palatial Puerto Vallarta, Mexico estate.
What’s Everybody Betting On – February 26: Thunder, Liverpool FC
While a slow wagering day overall with limited games in the NBA and nominal matchups for the most part in both College Basketball and Soccer, there are still some good games on the board that are seeing decent action.
The Oklahoma Thunder are seeing the most action of any side Thursday with 85% of spread bets coming in on this game going their way. The Thunder were listed early as a -5 favorite.
Malta Set to Host Biggest European Poker Tour Festival Ever Held
ONCHAN, ISLE OF MAN – The PokerStars.com European Poker Tour (EPT) Malta Poker Festival is set to become the biggest event in the history of the Tour, with a record number of tournaments being held and 24-hour cash games running from March 17-28 at the Portomaso Casino.
Gambling Ring Nets 27 Arrests
27 individuals have been arrested as part of a six-month investigation into an illegal gambling ring in California.
Santa Clara police said they seized firearms, gambling machines and $70,000 in cash. This marks the second time police have attempted to break up the suspected gambling ring.
Internet Gambling Bill Introduced in Pennsylvania House
Pennsylvania State Rep. John Payne introduced a bill Wednesday that would legalize Internet gambling in what is the 6th most populous state in the U.S.
Payne acts as the chairman of the House Gaming Oversight Committee and has already scheduled various hearings to explore ways to expand gambling in the state.
What’s Everybody Betting On – February 25: Wichita State, Wake Forest
There are 12 NBA games on tap this evening that should keep sports bettors and daily fantasy sports enthusiasts glued to their computers and television sets.
Still, it is three College Basketball games that are seeing the most early action among the top five bets of the day.
Microsoft Bing’s Duane Forrester to Speak at Daily Fantasy Sports Expo
Ticonderoga Ventures Inc. has announced that long time Microsoft Bing Webmaster Outreach Manager Duane Forrester will be speaking at the first ever Daily Fantasy Sports Expo in Miami Beach August 6-7.
Just how pivotal is Forrester: Last year he was awarded Top Search Personality at the US Search Awards.
Macau Casino Stocks Tanking as Revenues Continue to Decline
Casino shares in the Chinese gambling enclave of Macau fell Wednesday, a result weak travel expectations for the Lunar New Year holiday period and diminishing high roller activity.
From Bloomberg News:
Fantasy League Meeting With Ray Rice Reps on Wednesday
$1 Million Endorsement Deal is on the Table
VANCOUVER -- Only time will tell which of the many fantasy sports leagues popping up all over North America are destined to survive.
And thrive.
But if marketing savvy is any indication of future success, one new league looks like it has hit a home run (or in this case, scored a touchdown).
Sports Handicapper to the Stars Adam Meyer Ordered Into Rehab
A sports handicapper charged with bilking a Wisconsin man out of $25 million and allegedly threatening him with bodily harm has been ordered into drug rehab after failing four drug tests and skipping on four others.
Oy Vey! ‘Prodfather’ Rabbi Charged in Kidnap Plot Was Mafia Mediator
A New York City rabbi charged with kidnapping and threatening men with cattle prods who refused to grant their wives a divorce claims to have mediated Mafia disputes.
An undercover video was played in a federal court Monday to demonstrate Rabbi Mendel Epstein’s participation in mobster affairs.
The gangsters would reportedly clean guns in front of the rabbi and intimidate him.
DFSE Speaker Jeff Ifrah Appears on ESPN to Talk NBA and Sports Betting
One of the leading online gambling attorneys and a confirmed speaker for the upcoming Daily Fantasy Sports Expo in Miami Beach this coming August, Jeff Ifrah, this week appeared on ESPN discussing NBA Commissioner Adam Silver’s stance regarding legalized sports betting and the National Basketball Association.
Montes Wins $240k on HPT in Black Hawk
Black Hawk, Co. - Jose Montes topped one of the largest fields in Heartland Poker Tour history on Monday to take home $240,523 and the coveted HPT Title. The poker pro from The Bronx outlasted 761 entrants at Golden Gates Casino & Poker Parlour on his way to victory. The stop marked the eighth consecutive million dollar prize pool for HPT in Black Hawk.
‘Red King of Gambling’ Owes $160 Million, Threatened Creditors With Bodily Harm
The so-called “Red King of Gambling” is reportedly under investigation by Chinese authorities. He is one of many high profile individuals in the world’s most populous nation who have come under fire as part of an anti-corruption campaign lodged by Government officials last month.
Underground Hidden Cave Contained Gambling Machines, Ammo
FRESNO, Calif. – (Associated Press) - A domestic violence call at a Central California home led police to a hidden underground cave where two men were hiding from police.
The Fresno Bee reports that late Saturday police responded to a call at a home after someone reported a fight between a man and a woman in southeast Fresno.
Officers found a woman and children crying outside the home.
What’s Everybody Betting On: Louisville vs. Georgia Tech Betting Line
Carrie Stroup here with a special What’s Everybody Betting On for February 23. The most heavily wagered on game was Louisville vs. Georgia Tech in College Basketball with a betting line of Cardinals -7. Both sides were seeing solid action. Kansas vs. Kansas State was also getting decent action.
Next Winning Millions Announced: April 14 Eve of Black Friday
It took America almost 4 years to realize a $1 million guaranteed online poker tournament. But it'll only take another 7 weeks to see its second $1 million prize hit the felt. On the eve of the 4th anniversary of Black Friday, Americas Cardroom is hosting yet another $1 million guaranteed poker tournament. Million Dollar Sunday is set to get underway on Sunday, April 12th at 3pm ET.
Details of Pinnacle Sports Acquisition Limited
Curacao-based Pinnacle Sports, one of the oldest established online bookmakers operating from the Caribbean, has been sold to an undisclosed buyer.
Little details are known regarding the purchase other than that Las Vegas-based Alternative Trading Partners (ATP) is overseeing the deal .
WPN Sees Success With First Ever Winning Millions: More to Come
The first ever Winning Millions is now history and it appears to have gone off without much of a hitch, albeit the initially scheduled event had to be cancelled due to Denial of Service attacks.
Fantasy Sports Industry Pushes for Legalization in All 50 States
The Fantasy Sports Trade Association (FSTA) recently unveiled the Fantasy Sports Freedom initiative with the goal of promoting legalization of fantasy sports in all 50 states.
Right now five states – Arizona, Iowa, Louisiana, Montana and Washington – clearly bar pay-related fantasy sports operations. Some daily fantasy sports sites have also steered clear of states where contests paying cash prizes fall into a grey area.
