Gambling News
Defunct Revel Casino Gets Big Tax Break for 2015
ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey — (Associated Press) - Revel has finally won something. The former Atlantic City casino is getting a big tax break this year under a settlement it reached with the city and will see its property tax assessment for 2015 be reduced from $625 million to $225 million.
Nitrogen Sports Bitcoin Book to Begin Accepting US Dollars
Nitrogen Sports is beginning to distinguish itself from one of those many fly-by-night “Bitcoin-only” books that have come and gone with the drop of a….well, the drop of the anonymous digital currency’s price. A great number of these so-called sportsbooks existed only to take advantage of the dramatic swings in Bitcoin's price, benefitting from upward mobility. Those days appear to be over.
Eureka Poker Tour 2015 Kicks Off in Rozvadov, Czech Republic
The Eureka Poker Tour makes a return to Rozvadov, Czech Republic in February 2015, kicking off the fifth season of Central and Eastern Europe’s premier live poker tour. One of the biggest poker venues in Europe, the popular King’s Casino, will once again play host to the Eureka season opener from February 21 – March 1. It marks the tour’s third visit to the Czech poker hotbed, building on the season 4 stop when Slovakian online qualifier Martin Meciar beat out a 493-strong field to capture the €1,100 Main Event for an €87,600 payday.
Report: Poker Pro Paul Phua Was Convicted in Malaysia
The South China Morning Post is reporting that poker pro Paul Phua was previously convicted in 2004 for his alleged involvement in an illegal betting scheme during the European Championship soccer tournament.
Sheldon Adelson Reboots Efforts to Outlaw Online Gambling: DC Powwow
Casino mogul and GOP mega donor Sheldon Adelson will restart his campaign to outlaw online gambling in the US.
Atlantic City Gets Another Downgrade
(Reuters) - Standard & Poor's Ratings Services cut Atlantic City's rating four notches to junk at 'BB' on Tuesday, the second Wall Street rating agency to issue a super-downgrade in the days before the city plans a $12 million note sale.
On Friday, Moody's Investors Service, which had already rated the city's debt non-investment grade, cut its rating on the financially distressed New Jersey gambling hub six notches deeper into junk.
Online Gambling Sites to be Blocked in UK Thanks to ‘Porn Shields’
The dreaded “porn shields” are coming, at least for those folks in the UK who utilized ISPs from Talk Talk and Sky. Caught in the crosshairs, online gambling websites.
In July 2013, Prime Minister David Cameron revealed plans to order Internet Service Providers to block porn websites and require users to contact the provider in order to have sites unblocked.
Bitcoin Will Explode to Beyond $1 Trillion
The anonymous digital currency known as Bitcoin is set to explode beyond $1 trillion, so says those famous Winklevoss twins.
Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, best known for their legal battle with Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, are both major investors in the crypto currency.
What Are The Best Sportsbook Promotions for Super Bowl 49
Our friends at Skybook.ag are offering some of the best online sportsbook promotions for Super Bowl 49 – Free cash, anywhere between $300 and $500 – all based on an initial deposit.
Germany Targets Online Gamblers: Fines Man €65,000
A 25-year-old German blackjack player has been fined €65,000 for patronizing a Gibraltar-based site that holds a United Kingdom license. The player in question had amassed €201,500 in winnings this past summer.
Steve Wynn Salary Cut Nearly in Half: Plane Privileges Reduced
Casino mogul Steve Wynn has had his salary cut nearly in half and his private plane privileges reduced drastically.
Ryan Reynolds Says He is a ‘Dangerous Poker Player’
PARK CITY, Utah — (Associated Press) - Ryan Reynolds and Ben Mendelsohn ventured deep into the heart of America to film the gambling drama "Mississippi Grind," a gritty, '70s-style road trip movie about two near-strangers travelling from Dubuque, Iowa to New Orleans.
Poker Pro Dan Cates Throws Temper Tantrum Down Under
Poker pro Dan Cates was not a happy camper this weekend.
Paddy Power Funded FIFA Campaign in Jeopardy
LONDON — (Associated Press) - Even if David Ginola gains the nominations required by Thursday's deadline to stand against Sepp Blatter, his improbable bookmaker-funded campaign could be scuppered by FIFA's gambling rules.
Ginola's campaign is being organized by stunt-prone Irish bookmaker Paddy Power, which is paying the former France international 250,000 pounds ($375,000) to seek the FIFA presidency.
What is a Good Online Sportsbook to Bet on the Super Bowl – 2015
Gambling911.com has a great online sportsbook in which to bet on the Super Bowl whether it is 2015 or beyond. That would be AceSportsbook.com, a member of the Gambling911 family for two years now.
FantasyDraft.com Review – Affiliate Referral Program Could be Groundbreaking
Gambling911.com has your FantasyDraft.com review with the pros and cons appearing below. We also take a close look at their affiliate referral program called 6 Degrees of Play. The site can be found here.
Online Casino Guaranteed Payouts - $200 Every Day
BetPhoenix.ag has now promised online casino guaranteed payouts of $200 every day with more big wins possible.
Poker Staking Could Be in Trouble in Nevada With New Bill Introduced
A new bill in Nevada could threaten staking deals in poker.
SB 40 aims to reduce money laundering in sports betting but the impact could be felt among poker players who depend on the deals to hedge high variances experienced during live tournaments.
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FantasyAces.com Review – Featuring Ground Breaking SalaryPro Flex Salary Cap
Gambling911.com has your FantasyAces.com review including the pros and cons and what differentiates FantasyAces.com from the rest of the Daily Fantasy Sports pack. You can visit their website here.
2015 Miss Universe Odds – Where Can I Bet the Pageant Online?
2015 Miss Universe odds could be bet online at BetDSI.com, the name you have trusted since 1997. Eligible new signups can receive up to $2500 in FREE CASH here.
The event will be held Sunday January 25 at 8 pm EST.
How To Bet On Miss Universe
FanWars.com Review – Daily Fantasy Sports Sites – Affiliate Program Review
Gambling911.com has your FanWars.com review where we point out the pros and cons of this site, which is gaining popularity amongst Fantasy players. You can view their website here.
2016 Republican Party Presidential Nomination Odds to Win: Jeb Bush Favored
This weekend the Republican Party is holding a summit in Iowa as the Iowa caucus is exactly one year from today and Sportsbook.ag has just released its 2016 Republican Party Presidential Nomination odds.
No question, Hilary Clinton (+150) is still the frontrunner to win the 2016 Presidential Election; we don’t see anyone in her party challenging her for the nomination. So the democratic nomination is somewhat decided, what isn’t is the Republican Nomination.
BallR.com Review – Daily Fantasy Sports
Gambling911.com has your BallR.com review below as we point out the pros and cons of this nearly one-year-old Daily Fantasy Sports site that, on the surface, appears to be going down the right path of success and has mustered up some good feedback within the Fantasy Sports community to date. The site is based out of Las Vegas. You can check out the site here.
AllInFantasy.com Review – Daily Fantasy Sports
Gambling911.com has your AllInFantasy.com review below for this Daily Fantasy Sports site that launched over the past NFL season. You can learn more here.
RaceDayScore.com Review – First Fantasy Website Exclusively for Motorsports
Gambling911.com has your RaceDayScore.com review below. This site promotes itself as the first Fantasy website exclusively for Motorsports where one can open leagues every race day. The concept is unique, to say the least. The site can be found here.
Will 2015 Finally be the Year for Online Poker in California? Bill Introduced
They are trying again in California as yet another online poker bill has been introduced in the Golden State, which just happens to be the world’s eighth largest economy.
It’s a new set of characters behind the wheel this time. On Thursday, Assemblyman Reggie Jones-Sawyer unveiled his version of past bills calling it the Internet Consumer Protection Act of 2015.
Malaise in Malaysia as Government Officials Clash Over Phua FBI Letters
It just keeps getting uglier in the world of Malaysian politics as it pertains to millionaire businessman and poker pro Paul Phua.
U.S. Treasury Issues Warning to Casinos Over Illegal Sports Betting
ST. LOUIS — (Reuters) - U.S. casinos must take steps to combat illegal sports gambling, the Treasury Department has told an industry group in a letter that came just weeks before the Super Bowl, one of the biggest betting events of the year.
Langston Galloway Fantasy Profile – January 23
While the Knicks suck this season (there is no better way to put it), Langston Galloway remains a bright spot on this team and priced right at $4600.
PA Drilling Exec Faces 7 Years Behind Bars for Embezzling $9 Mil to Gamble
A one-time chief operating officer for a Western Pennsylvania drilling company is facing more than seven years behind bars when he is sentenced for embezzlement Friday.
Fifty-four-year-old Larry Dean Winckler pleaded guilty to conspiracy, mail fraud and income tax fraud in February and was to be sentenced in July but the sentencing was then delayed for more than six months.
