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PokerStars 90-Billionth Hand to Reward Up to $1 Million in Road to 100 Billion
LONDON, UK – PokerStars is poised to deal its 90-billionth hand in just over a week, with the world’s most popular online poker site set to award up to $1 million in cash prizes for players dealt into promotional milestone hands.
Pinnacle Sports Closed to All Agents in US
Following a massive sweep resulting in the arrests of more than 30 people betting on behalf of PinnacleSports.com and at least two other websites last month, Pinnacle has effectively shut off its business to all interests operating within the United States.
Murderous Gambling Addict Jailed for Life after Killing Wife in Front of Small Child
A man who brutally stabbed his wife to death over mounting gambling debts in front of their small child has received a life sentence.
Pokertox: Botox for Poker Players…and We’re Not Bluffing
Just when you thought you’ve seen it all, you haven’t. Introducing Pokertox or…Botox for poker players.
A New York doctor who specializes in aesthetic medicine, Dr. Jack Berdy, wants to create the perfect "poker face" using the botulinum toxin.
PokerStars MicroMillions III Halfway Point Passed: $5 Mil Guarantee to be Topped
The halfway point has passed with 53 events completed, and MicroMillions III is on course to demolish the $5 million guarantee, having already paid out more than $4 million to players.
The biggest winner yesterday was ‘Kareke151’ from Kazakhstan, who scooped the first prize of $12,780.72 after triumphing in the $2.20+R NL Hold’em [Ante-Up, Turbo] event.
South Carolina High Court Rules Organized Poker Games Illegal
COLUMBIA, S.C. (Associated Press) - South Carolina's high court says that organized poker games are illegal, even when they happen in a private home.
The state Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that state law prohibits wagering on Texas Hold 'Em, even though it's a game of skill.
During a raid on a home near Charleston in 2006, police seized several thousand dollars in cash and a small amount of marijuana, ticketing about 25 people for illegal gambling.
Mobster Whitey Bulger Claims He Was Given Government Immunity
BOSTON (Associated Press) — Prosecutors have asked a federal judge to force Boston mobster James "Whitey" Bulger to produce proof that he was awarded immunity by federal authorities before his June trial spirals into an "unduly elongated and unmanageable" mess.
In documents filed Friday, prosecutors call Bulger's claim of immunity "frivolous" and "absurd."
World’s Most Dangerous Occupation: Swedish Poker Pro
It’s not easy being a Swedish poker pro these days.
Kimberley Lloyd-Owen Called ‘Bookies Worst Nightmare’: Pretended to be a Man
The so-called “bookies worst nightmare” has been revealed as a 23-year-old woman by the name of Kimberley Lloyd-Owen. She’s the apparent brains behind a website called Goal Adviser.
Justice Department to Appoint Administrator in Full Tilt Poker Matter This January
Those awaiting payment from Full Tilt Poker for more than a year-and-a-half from Full Tilt Poker may have reason to be optimistic.
Federal Internet Poker Bill Could be Challenged in Court if Passed
Opposition to a possible bill to legalize Internet poker at the federal level is growing with the possibility that any law could be challenged in court and potentially be ruled unconstitutional.
A “penalty box” mentioned as part of the draft legislation being pushed by two Nevada Senators would prohibit overseas operators from obtaining licenses over a period of five years.
Greece Gambling Monopoly Hurt by Recession
ATHENS (Reuters) – Greece’s OPAP, one of Europe's biggest betting firms, reported a 16 percent fall in third-quarter profit on Tuesday, weighed down by the recession in its Greek home market.
Cash-strapped Greece’s plans next year to sell almost its entire 34 percent stake in OPAP, its most profitable company, as part of its international bailout agreement. But higher taxes and doubts about OPAP's most precious asset, its gambling monopoly, may undermine the company's value.
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83-Year Old Ex-Hitman Testifies at Philadelphia Mob Boss Trial
PHILADELPHIA (Associated Press) — An aging mob hit man told jurors Monday that he once plotted to kill a Philadelphia mob boss now on trial and two underlings — even though he liked them.
MicroMillions III Reaches Half-Way Point: Already Surpasses $3.5 Mark
As the half-way stage of MicroMillions III approaches, the total prize pool has already surpassed $3.5 million mark, which means it’s on course to smash the series’ $5 million guarantee.
Heartland Poker Tour Wraps Up The Year of Greg “FossilMan’ Raymer
Florence, IN – Season Eight on Heartland Poker Tour will go down in history as the Year of FossilMan. World champion Greg “FossilMan” Raymer went on a winning streak like no one has ever seen in poker. He won three HPT events in three months, and then followed up his hat trick with a spectacular finale at HPT’s Championship Open at Belterra Casino Resort to win the year-end title for $106,030.
“I’m overwhelmed,” said the champ.
J.R.R. Tolkien Estate Files $80 Million Lawsuit Over ‘Rings’ Slots Game
The estate of author J.R.R. Tolkien have filed an $80 million lawsuit in the U.S. District Court in Los Angeles claiming Warner Bros. and its New Line subsidiary and “Rings” rightsholder Saul Zaentz Co. have infringed the copyright in the books and breached a contract by overstepping their rights to merchandising the property of “The Lord of the Rings”.
Danish Poker Pro Gus Hansen Loses $1.5 Million: Durrrr Returns to Full Tilt
Gus Hansen, one of Denmark’s most well known poker pros, reportedly dropped around $1.5 million over the weekend.
Alabama Developer Ronnie Gilley Begins Jail Time After Vote Buying Trial
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Associated Press) — Country Crossing casino developer Ronnie Gilley has reported to the federal penitentiary in Atlanta to begin serving a sentence of six years and eight months for offering bribes to legislators to support pro-gambling legislation.
He was originally scheduled to report Aug. 27. He has received delays to allow him to pay for unspecified surgery and recovery rather than having the federal Bureau of Prisons pay for it.
Federal prisons spokeswoman Traci Billingsley said Gilley reported to the Atlanta prison Monday afternoon as scheduled.
Poker Maximus III Freeroll Giveaway at Carbon Poker
Carbon Poker is excited to announce a brand new promotion in conjunction with the forthcoming Poker Maximus III tournament series and it is coming up quickly (November 29th - December 9th).
3G Studios Invests $20 million in Online Gambling (Video)
James Kosta, CEO of Reno, Nevada based 3G Studio, revealed on Fox Business this past week that his company has invested $20 million in online gambling as it prepares for legalization either on the federal or state front.
In an interview with Gambling911.com back in September, Kosta said that 3G Studio was already forming partnerships with operators to offer its vast suite of casino-oriented games, including a poker product.
Online Gambling Companies Apply Pressure on European Commission
A number of online gambling companies are pushing the European Commission pressure member nations like Belgium and Greece into abiding by EU policy.
Marketing Spend Lifts Paddy Power Q3 Revenues
DUBLIN - (Reuters) – Increased marketing spending helped Irish bookmaker Paddy Power to third-quarter revenues up 23 percent on last year, while favourable results boosted its returns on sports betting.
The Dublin-based group has been more adept than larger rivals at reacting to punters moving to online gambling and saw internet sports betting activity climb by 28 percent in the three months to Nov. 14.
Baylor Bears Upset of Number One Kansas State Huge for Books: Ducks Loss Too
With the Kansas State Wildcats the single most wagered on team in Week 12 of the regular College Football season, the bookmakers made out like bandits.
Kansas State was a -12 favorite visiting Baylor and got crushed 24-52 by a Bears team that had a losing record coming into Saturday.
Online Poker Phenom Takes in Ilari ‘Ilari FIN’ Sahamies Wins Nearly $1 Mil Past Week
Finnish high stakes poker phenom Ilari ‘Ilari FIN’ Sahamies managed to win close to $1 million this past week alone.
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Facebook Exec Niranjan Nagar to Speak at Social Gambling Conference
Niranjan Nagar, the Head of Games & Apps for Global Vertical Marketing at Facebook, is slated as the keynote speaker at next months’ Social Gaming & Gambling Summit in Los Angeles (taking place December 13-14).
Nagar is responsible for managing Facebook's marketing strategy for the vertical and for architecting programs to build the category globally. He was most recently the COO at Outspark, a publisher and operator of free to play RPGs.
Booby-Trapped Denver Home Once Belonged to Mobsters
Renovations on an 1891 Victorian home in Denver turned up something shocking this week. The home, once owned by the Smaldone Crime Family, was apparently booby-trapped.
Matt Feeney bought the old home on Osage Street and knew it needed some TLC. So upon knocking down walls, he made the shocking discovery.
GOP Senate Candidates Received Over $200k in Laundered Gambling Money
Reports have surfaced that gambling money linked to a 2010 GOP takeover of the Alabama Senate allegedly was laundered.
From the Alabama Political Reporter:
Lock Poker Pro Annette Obrestad Booked for Aussie Millions 2013
Lock Poker, which will be offering online satellites for the Aussie Millions 2013, already had one of its pros confirmed for the big event.
Annette Obrestad revealed on Saturday she has booked her tickets for Aussie Millions. Obrestad won the first ever World Series of Poker Europe in 2007.
The Aussie Millions (also known as the Crown Australian Poker Championship) is considered the Southern Hemisphere’s richest poker tournament and one of the most prestigious in the world. Last year, the first prize award paid out $1.6 million.
Penn National Gaming to Split Into Two
NEW YORK - (Associated Press) -- Shares of Penn National Gaming Inc. hit their highest price since early 2008 on Friday, after the casino and racetrack operator said it plans to split its business into two separate public companies.
It will complete the separation by spinning off its real estate assets into a real estate investment trust. Its gaming business will then stand alone. The split is subject to gaming regulatory approval, which Penn expects to receive in the next nine to 12 months. It expects to complete the spinoff of the REIT in the second half of 2013.
