Gambling News
EPT London: Rugby Player, Poker Enthusiast James Haskell on Preparing for a Game
Felicia Field of PokerNews.com sat down with rugby player James Haskell during this week’s Season 11 EPT London to discuss how he prepares for a game.
And we’re not talking about a rugby match….we are talking about poker. Haskell is a poker player himself.
“I don’t want to risk things too much,” Haskell says, admitting he is not a very good poker player.
Raffaele Sorrentino Leads EPT 11 London Main Event for Day 3
Italian player Raffaele Sorrentino is leading the 127 remaining players heading in to Day 3 of the £4,150 EPT 11 London Main Event. He has 491,400. A whole bunch of team PokerStars Pros are also still in including Johnny Lodden, Jake Cody, Liv Boeree and Team Online's Marc-Andre Ladouceur.
NJ Senate Approves Tax Incentive to Aid in Atlantic City Stability
(Associated Press) - The latest update of New Jersey’s corporate tax incentive programs includes a bid to get more help to Atlantic City, which has been hit hard by the recent closure of several boardwalk casinos.
Negreanu Supports PokerStars Controversial Spin N Go Games: Others Do Not
Approximately 800 players have won up to five figure prizes playing in PokerStars new Spin & Go games since launching earlier this month. So why are some folks up in arms?
2014 EPT London Winner to Receive £499,700
On Tuesday it was revealed that this year’s EPT London winner will receive a sweet £499,700.
Let NY Play: Rallying Cry for Online Gambling in New York
If people in New Jersey can play online poker legally, why can’t they do so in New York? Let NY Play Twitter and Facebook accounts were recently set up asking this very question with the Facebook account amassing around 5000 likes.
Vincent Fiorenza Dominates HPT at Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach, FL - Vincent Fiorenza brought a huge lead into the Heartland Poker Tour Final Table at Daytona Beach Kennel Club & Poker Room on Monday and never looked back. The Oviedo, Florida man led the way from start to finish, single-handedly eliminating five of his eight opponents to win the coveted HPT Title and the $122,353 first-place prize.
When asked his plans for his newfound riches, the new champ Fiorenza replied, "Just put it in the bank like my grandma says."
Georgios Zisimopoulos Leads EPT London After Day 1B
PokerStars player Georgios Zisimopoulos leads the 247 players who made it through Day 1b of the £4,250 EPT 11 London Main Event today. Zisimopoulos has 171,500 in chips, putting him in second place overall behind Day 1a's chip leader Anatoly Filatov from Russia on 173,900 as the tournament heads into Day 2. There were 444 entrants on Day 1b today making a grand total so far of 668. Players have until the start of Day 2 to buy in.
The Gambler Starring Mark Wahlberg to Premiere at AFI Fest
The much-anticipated Mark Wahlberg film “The Gambler” is set to premier during the American Film Institute (AFI) Monday, November 10, 2014.
Already there is Oscar talk surrounding Wahlberg’s performance in which he dropped 60 pounds for the film project.
Wahlberg reprises the role of literature professor, Jim Bennett, whose gambling problems run him afoul of gangsters.
Tennis Pro, Poker Player Rafa Nadal Hit in Head With Stray Golf Ball, Loses Memory
A champion tennis player and the face behind PokerStars.com, Rafa Nadal is also an accomplished golfer. Word spread over the weekend that he had been hit on the head by a stray golf ball, leaving him with amnesia.
True or false?
The Golf News Net reports the scenario did indeed happen.
Atlantic City Casinos for Sale at Deep Discounted Prices
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (Associated Press) -- The meltdown of Atlantic City's casino market has created some stellar bargains for would-be purchasers of some of the city's biggest landmark properties. Here are a few of the recent discount sales:
Gambling May be at Center of Guilderland New York Quadruple Murder
Wednesday’s quadruple murder in Guilderland, New York may be tied to illegal gambling, authorities said this weekend.
Anatoly Filatov Leads at End of EPT 11 London Main Event Day 1A
PT Vienna High Roller runner-up Anatoly Filatov is leading the 123 players who have made it through Day 1a of the EPT 11 London Main Event. The 26-year-old Russian pro has 173,900. The event started at noon with 224 players. Along with Team PokerStars Pro Johnny Lodden (currently fourth on 125,800), all the other Team PokerStars players who competed today also made it through: Fatima Moreira de Melo, Jason Mercier, Leo Margets, Eugene Katchalov, Johnny Lodden, Jake Cody, Team Online's Isaac Haxton plus PokerStars-sponsored 2014 PCA champion Dominik Panka.
Icahn Claims State Senator is ‘Selling Out Atlantic City’
ATLANTIC CITY - Carl Icahn accused New Jersey's Senate president of "selling out" Atlantic City by considering casinos near New York City, while the legislative leader said the state would not give the billionaire investor the tax breaks he is seeking.
Icahn responded Friday to stinging criticism by Stephen Sweeney (D., Gloucester) and others about Icahn's role in a proposed bailout of the struggling Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort. Icahn said he would give the casino $100 million, but only in return for union givebacks and tax credits.
Poker Player Matt Smith Wins $1 Million Playing Fantasy Football
Poker player Matt Smith this past week won $1 million taking part in “DraftKings Millionaire Maker”.
7,162 Chinese Officials Punished for Gambling Offenses
7162 Chinese government officials from more than 30 cities have been punished for offenses stemming from illegal gambling activities since the middle of 2013. East China’s Zhejiang and Guangdong in the south have reported the most cases, according to the Shanghai Daily.
Phil Hellmuth Guns for Record 14th WSOP Bracelet: Did He Win?
On Thursday, Phil Hellmuth, the World Series of Poker's most decorated player, notched his 108th WSOP cash and 51st WSOP final table here in the WSOP APAC Event #7 AU$2,200 Six-Max No-Limit Hold'em. Now, the 1989 WSOP Main Event champ had a chance as his record 14th gold bracelet and looks to become just the third player to win gold bracelets in the US, Europe, and Australia, the others being Daniel Negreanu and Jeff Lisandro.
81-Year-Old Poker Pro Doyle Brunson Surgery a Success: Gall Bladder Removed
81-year-old poker pro Doyle Brunson (AKA “The Texas Dolly”) revealed Friday evening that surgery to remove his gall bladder went off without a hitch. That wasn’t all the doctors fixed, however.
EPT Live Returns to London in 2014
EPT Live is returning to London on October 14th, 2014 for the Season 11.
Court Permits UK to Incorporate Gambling Controls , Licensing, Taxation
LONDON, Oct 10 (Reuters) - Britain's plans to bring licensing and taxation of online gambling companies under UK control got the green light on Friday when a court dismissed a legal challenge to the move.
Bookmakers with big British businesses including William Hill and Ladbrokes have based their online operations offshore in places like Gibraltar in order to take advantage of lower local taxes.
NBC Sports Builds Stronghold in Fantasy Sports Market With RotoGrinders Deal
NBC Sports is making serious inroads into the world of fantasy sports, this week announcing a partnership with Rotogrinders, the leader in fantasy content and website tools.
Mass Regulators See No Wrongdoing in Wynn Land Deal With Alleged Mobsters
BOSTON (Associated Press) — State gambling regulators say they see no wrongdoing by Wynn Resorts following last week’s arrests of three owners of land the company wants to develop into a casino.
The casino company ‘‘clearly’’ had no role in the wrongdoing, acting Massachusetts Gaming Commission Chairman James McHugh said Thursday following a briefing by the commission’s investigative staff and state police.
New Jersey Racetracks Form Regulatory Group to Embrace Sports Betting
OCEANPORT, New Jersey — (Associated Press) - A New Jersey racetrack has taken another step toward offering sports betting if it becomes legal in New Jersey.
Monmouth Park Racetrack announced Thursday it has formed a group to regulate sports betting at the track.
The track says the purpose of the Independent Sports Wagering Association is to ensure a secure and reliable wagering environment and to safeguard the integrity of the games being bet on.
Official say the group is modeled after organizations in the financial sector and real estate industry.
Americas Cardroom The Cage is Paying Out Top Dollar: Total Prize Pool $330k
San Jose, Costa Rica – Americas Cardroom has officially broken new ground as poker players from around the world threw punches in The Cage. After the final hand of The Cage tournament was dealt, industry experts and those watching on the major online poker forums agree that the time-based cash game was an enormous success.
$50,000 GTD Birthday Bash Headlines Full Flush Poker’s 1st Anniversary
San Jose, Costa Rica (October 8, 2014) – FullFlushPoker.com (“FFP”) is celebrating its first birthday with two big-money events, including the headliner, FFP’s $50,000 GTD BIRTHDAY BASH on November 9, 2014.
The Internet Gambling 21 Crew – Where Are They Now? Steve Budin Thriving in 2014
MIAMI -- A lot has changed in the Internet gambling industry since the last century.
Gambling online is now legal in a handful of states, with more states looking to join in every day.
Industry observers expect online gambling to be legal eventually in most if not all U.S. states.
Game Makers Look to Attract Kids With Cool Gambling Options Like Futuristic Slots
LAS VEGAS — (Associated Press) - With the gambling industry anxious to attract younger players, some slot machine makers are looking to challenge the generation raised on video games.
Americas Cardroom Poker Cash Game The Cage Exceeds All Expectations
San Jose, Costa Rica – For three hours tonight, Americas Cardroom (ACR) will have the biggest cash game on the Internet. The Cage, a cash game in a time based tournament format is ACR's latest innovation that gets underway tonight at 8:00pm ET. Interest has exceeded all expectations with already a combined prize pool of $175,000 with potential to break the $250,000 mark by the time the event kicks off.
Warren Buffett Hillary Clinton Bet to Become Next US President
Warren Buffet, one of the world’s richest men, said he will bet money on Hillary Clinton becoming the next President of the United States. How much money, he did not disclose.
“Hillary’s going to run,” Buffett boldly predicted during an interview segment with Carol Lommis at Fortune’s “Most Powerful Women Summit”.
Poker Pro Phil Ivey Loses Casino Edge Sorting Case
LONDON (Associated Press) — Ten-time World Series of Poker winner Phil Ivey has lost his case against a British casino he accused of improperly withholding his winnings.
Britain's High Court ruled Wednesday that Genting Casinos UK does not have to pay him the 7.7 million pounds ($12.4 million) he was seeking.
The casino's lawyers convinced the court that Ivey's used of "edge sorting" tactics was not legitimate and that the casino did not have to pay. The casino said he essentially kept track of card values by watching for design imperfections on the backs of the cards.
