Gambling News
PokerStars New Reward Level Announced
The world’s largest real money online poker room, PokerStars, has announced a new reward level for 2013. Unfortunately players in the USA will be unable to take advantage of this reward program as PokerStars does not accept customers from the States (for those looking to play on an American-friendly online poker room go here)
3D Online Slots: Gold Raider Now Available at Camasino (Video)
With Camasino.com introducing its real money Web casino last month, a suite of new online slots games were also released including Gold Raider slots.
What are Gold Raider online slots?
Gold Raider is a non-progressive 5 reel, 20-payline, Sheriff-gaming-casinos 3D Slot with a theme similar to that of the “Indiana Jones” and “Tomb Raider” adventure films with a rain forest army chasing after our hero. The maximum jackpot win is $40,000.
Poker Maximus III – Day 4 Recap
In the first full Sunday of two 10 day Poker Maximus III event, four great tournaments went off, including the first HORSE event of Poker Maximus III. The other three tournaments were all No Limit Hold’em, but with Event #11 having $125K guaranteed and a $500 buy-in, we saw our first huge score of the series. Join Carbon Poker here to take part in Poker Maximus III and have your show at a piece of the $125k!!!
Sportsbook Live Traders Needed for Immediate Hire
An online sportsbook with explosive growth is looking to hire between 7-10 more live remote traders immediately.
These positions are ideal for individual with linesmaking experience.
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Casino Kingpin Sheldon Adelson Spent $150 Million on US Presidential Election
One of the GOP’s biggest donors, Sheldon Adelson, reportedly spent $150 million in an effort to try and get Republican Presidential nominee Mitt Romney elected, it was revealed on Monday.
Black Chip Poker Now on Winning Poker Network
The migration from Merge Gaming to the Winning Poker Network is now complete for Black Chip Poker.
Poker Maximus III – Day 3 Recap
The first Saturday of Poker Maximus III saw quite a bit of action as three different Hold’em tournaments were the story of the day. Poker Maximus III saw its first Limit Hold’em event in Event #8 and 89 players decided to try their hand at it. We also had our first big NL Hold’em event with a $200+15 buy-in tournament that zackbaker was lucky enough to take down. Join Carbon Poker here to take part in Poker Maximus III
Top Bet Checks Bouncing Following Loss of Payment Processor
Concerned sports bettors have taken to the message boards complaining of checks issued by online sportsbook Top Bet bouncing (insufficient funds).
The culprit is a loss of their payment processor, which has also prevented most new depositors from coming on board as well.
Poker Maximus III – Day 2 Recap
Day 2 of Poker Maximus III saw three more great events take place as the tournament series really starts to gather momentum. Join Carbon Poker here to take part in Poker Maximus III.
Event #4: $7,500 Guaranteed PLO8 – ($30+3 buy-in)
429 players entered the first Omaha tournament of Poker Maximus III and with all those participants the final prize pool increased to just under $13,000.
Montreal Poker Hits The Big Time, WPT Event Breaks Record
Last week’s WPT Montreal demonstrated that there is definitely a demand for big time poker events in Canada, home to Gambling911.com.
ESPN’s Andrew Feldman noted that there wasn’t a whole lot of optimism heading into the 2012 WPT Montreal, mainly because a number of other major poker events had flopped throughout the country even after Canadian Jonathan Duhamel won the 2011 World Series of Poker Main Event.
The 2012 WPT Montreal was anything but a flop!
WSOP Circuit 2012 Harrah’s Atlantic City Event 2 Will Pay Top 90 Finishers
The WSOP Circuit 2012 Harrah’s Atlantic City Event 2 is down to the final 90 and each player is now guaranteed $589.
This event was scheduled to play to a winner Sunday night and will award $50,000 to first.
Caufman Talley, who already has two WSOP Circuit rings, had the second largest number of chips behind Charles Moore as of early Sunday evening.
Yossi Azulay, who has 15 cashes in live tournaments to date, was among the top 10 chip leaders.
WSOP Circuit 2013 Caesar’s Palace Las Vegas Giveaways at Camasino
All Year around, Camasino / Snake's Poker Club will be hosting a League where five lucky poker players can win a package to play in the WSOP* Circuit at Caesar's Palace during the month of February. Camasino Poker Club is located outside of Montreal, but if you can’t make it there, visit them online and play via your webcam at Camasino.com. Now offering a new real money suite of casino games. LIGUE WSOP Circuit Las Vegas au Camasino / Snake’s Poker Club
WSOP Circuit 2012 – Harrah’s Atlantic City (Updates)
The WSOP Circuit Harrah's Atlantic City 2012 Event #2A kicked off Friday with 326 registrants. Another 400 players entered in Day 1B of this event, thus creating a hefty prizepool and top ROI for the champion of this $365 event. Players eliminated during the first day of play were permitted to re-enter in Day 1B. Late registration remains open through five levels, or roughly until 2:45 p.m.
The two starting fields combine Sunday to play to a winner.
Alabama Georgia Point Spread Between 7.5 and 8.5
The Alabama Georgia point spread remained somewhat fluid heading into Saturday with the Vegas odds mostly at Crimson Tide -7.5. The lone exception is the Las Vegas Hilton, which had the Alabama line at -8. Online, 5Dimes offered a line of -8.5, encouraging action on the underdog Bulldogs. Most of the online books were holding at -7.5. This game opened at -8.5.
Poker Maximus III – Day 1 Recap
The first day of Poker Maximus III was spectacular as the third installment of this great tournament series got under way. Poker Maximus III opened up with three No Limit Hold’em events on Day 1, with buy-ins ranging from $10 to $200. Here’s how they finished.
Online Poker Promos for December 2012 Include $1.5 Mil in Lock Cash
Lock Poker, North America’s largest online card room, is pleased to have released their latest online poker promos for December 2012.
Throughout the month of December and well into January, Lock Poker will be offering the chance to win 52,000 individual cash prizes totaling over $1.5 million.
It is time to add another level to this challenge. Not only can you earn 58 levels but you can double it up by playing the DOUBLE AGENT tables.
Black Chip Poker Moves to the Winning Poker Network
Black Chip Poker, Merge Gaming and the Winning Poker Network have jointly announced today that effective December 3rd, 2012, Black Chip Poker, its players and affiliates will move off the Merge Gaming poker network. Following that, Black Chip Poker will begin operations on the Winning Poker Network.
Zynga Restructures Agreement With Facebook: Closer to Offering Real Money Poker
The largest social-gaming company, Zynga, depends on the largest social network and vice versa, Facebook, writes Dean Takahashi of Venturebeat. But both appear to be going their separate ways as the two companies have restructured their contracts whereby Zynga can now begin offering its social gaming platforms to other companies. Zynga, as such, is one step closer to offering “real money” online gambling including poker.
Full Tilt Poker Executive Director Accused in Ponzi Scheme Settles With DOJ
Rafe Furst, one of three individuals accused of orchestrating an elaborate ponzi scheme while on the Board of Directors of Full Tilt Poker, has settled with US law enforcement and will now surrender his Swiss bank account and pay a $150,000 fine.
In return the US Government has dropped the civil money laundering penalty of $11,706,323.96. A portion of those funds are contained within the Swiss bank account.
‘Killing Them Softly’ Gambling Flick With Brad Pitt Opens Friday
The long awaited mob gambling flick “Killing Them Softly” finally opens in theatres Friday.
It’s a film about American crime directed by Andrew Dominik based on the 1974 novel Cogan's Trade by George V. Higgins and stars Pitt along with Ray Liotta and James Gandolfini.
“Killing Them Softly” is about a professional enforcer named Jackie Cogan, who investigates a heist that transpired during a mob-protected poker game.
Jury Deliberating in Case of Hitman Who Killed Man in Karaoke Bar Over Gambling Debt
LAS VEGAS (Associated Press) -- A Nevada jury is deliberating whether an accused 25-year-old hit man for a Chinese gang should get the death penalty for brutally stabbing a man to death in a crowded Las Vegas karaoke bar over a $10,000 gambling debt.
Omni Casino Celebrates 15 Years Online: One of the Industry’s First
Omni Casino was established in November 1997 as one of the first online casinos and is the flagship brand of Peak Interactive. Since the beginning, Omni Casino has focused on providing their members a pure casino entertainment experience as the #1 most trusted and secure casino.
Masters in Online Gambling: Isle of Man to Begin Offering Accredited Qualifications
THE Department of Economic Development, in conjunction with the Isle of Man College of Further and Higher Education, has announced that an accredited qualification in e-Gaming will be launched in January 2013. It is to be delivered through a work based higher education framework (WBIS) validated through the University of Chester.
Poker Players Alliance Hosting Town Hall in Greater Boston Area on December 1st
This Saturday, December 1st, the PPA is hosting a free Town Hall event at the Clarion Inn in the greater Boston area to discuss a number of priority issues facing poker players across the nation and various states. John Pappas, PPA’s executive director, will provide an update on the efforts to license and regulate online poker in the U.S. as well as insight into the Full Tilt repayment process for U.S. players.
7 State Lottery Chiefs to Protest Reid-Kyl Internet Poker Bill in DC Next Week
Lottery chiefs from seven states will travel to Washington next week where they will protest a draft bill to legalize Internet poker bill co-authored by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nevada) and Senator Jon Kyl (R-Arizona).
French MPs Caught Playing Online Poker During National Assembly
While France has been among the most draconian nations when it comes to allowing online poker sites to operate, don’t tell that to the MPs.
Recently a number of them were photographed playing online poker and reading adult cartoons during France’s National Assembly, according to Sky News.
There are now calls to scramble wireless signals during sessions.
Sky News reported:
Steve Wynn Wants Casino in Everett, Massachusetts
Casino mogul Steve Wynn toured a proposed new locale for a casino in Everett, Massachusetts, referring to the region as a “natural for a casino”. He should know.
“It seems like a natural place for another great hotel,” said Wynn, whose properties include the Wynn Resort, Bellagio and Mirage in Las Vegas. “We may be a very positive addition to Everett. But we’re very early in this process.”
BlackChip Poker Leaving Merge Gaming Network
As has been rumored in recent weeks, BlackChip Poker, one of the premier Merge Gaming Network brands, will be finding a new home. That announcement is expected in the coming days.
BlackChip Poker confirmed Wednesday it will not be allowing customers to take part in the hugely popular Poker Maximus III that kicks off November 29.
Tulsa Notifies NCAA Regarding Gambling Athletics Director: Probe Launched
As reported earlier in the day Wednesday by Gambling911.com, University of Tulsa Director of Athletics Ross Parmley has been suspended after being linked to a local bookmaker charged with running an illegal gambling operation.
It has since been revealed that the school notified the NCAA, which is expected to begin launching its own probe into the matter.
Trophy Vegas Social Gaming Site Takes Plunge Into Real Money Casino Space
Trophy Vegas, in conjunction with its Facebook application Trophy Slots, is the latest social gaming site to begin offering real money casino play.
Trophy Slots was launched earlier this year as a social slots game, featuring 10 popular slots titles. To date, the Trophy Slots Facebook page had 37,803 likes.
