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Poker Pro Robert Hoff Passes Away Unexpectedly
Poker player Robert “Bobby” Hoff has passed away unexpectedly at the age of 73.
He was a regular fixture on the poker scene with the likes of Doyle Brunson and Brian “Sailor” Roberts.
Hoff was best known for his 2nd place finish at the 1979 World Series of Poker.
80-year-old poker icon Doyle Brunson expressed his condolences via Twitter.
Report: Billie Jean King’s ‘Battle of the Sexes’ Win Rigged Due to Mob Gambling Debt
A report surfaced Tuesday that Billie Jean King’s “Battle of the Sexes” win in 1973 may have been fixed.
Scores Strip Club Opening Inside Atlantic City Taj Mahal Casino
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – (Associated Press) - What if, after seven years of plunging casino revenues and fleeing customers, Atlantic City's real problem was this: People are wearing too much clothing?
Scores, the famous New York strip club, will open a satellite establishment inside the Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort next month -- the first strip club inside an Atlantic City casino in the 35 years of legal gambling here.
CNBC: ‘Seismic Shift’ Coming for UK Bookmakers as Government Imposes Tax
CNBC on Monday reported that UK-based bookmakers and other online gambling websites will be scrambling to move into the Asian and Australian markets following news that Great Britain plans to impose a 15 per cent levy on remote betting firms.
This will hit major U.K. bookmakers like William Hill and Ladbrokes, which operate from Gibraltar, where taxes are currently levied at 1 per cent and capped at £425,000, CNBC notes.
Smaller bookmakers are likely to be forced out of the market.
21 Players Remain at Hard Rock Poker Open
David “Doc” Sands was among the big names still alive at the 2013 Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open in Hollywood, Florida.
21 players remain with Mukul Pahuja leading the pack. Pahuja has $375,900 in total winnings on the live circuit. The New York State native also has 38 cashes.
Allied Veterans Lawyer Wants Charges Tossed
SANFORD, Fla. (Associated Press) - A Jacksonville attorney who prosecutors claim was the mastermind of a veterans' charity that actually was a $300 million gambling operation was in court asking that some of his criminal charges be tossed out.
Kelly Mathis was in a Seminole County courtroom Monday, trying to convince a Florida judge to dismiss money laundering charges he faces.
Circuit Judge Kenneth Lester didn't immediately rule.
Victoryland Case Gets New Judge
TUSKEGEE, Ala. (Associated Press) -- A new judge has been assigned to the case involving the state attorney general's seizure of electronic gambling machines and cash from VictoryLand casino in Shorter.
Circuit Judge Tom Young has appointed Circuit Judge Ray Martin to replace him in the Macon County case.
The Alabama Supreme Court ordered Young to step aside from the case Friday because he made disparaging remarks about the state's "attempts to enforce Alabama's gambling laws against VictoryLand."
12 Arrested in Multi-State Gambling Dog Fighting Ring
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Associated Press) — A federal and state investigation into dog fighting and gambling has resulted in the arrest of 12 people from Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi and Texas.
U.S. Attorney George Beck said Monday the 12 are charged with conducting an illegal gambling business and multiple dog fighting charges, including promoting dog fights. Additional defendants are being sought.
More Arrests Possible in Billion Dollar Sports Betting Case Tied to Legends
A promised superseding indictment by the US Justice Department’s Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Oklahoma related to a billion dollar sports betting ring was expected to be handed down in the coming days, quite possibly in conjunction with the start of the 2013 NCAA College Football season by week’s end.
Thirty-four individuals and 23 entities from across the US and the country of Panama have already been indicted.
Governor Chris Christie: ‘New Jersey Will Win Sports Betting Case’
Sitting in as a special co-host on the “Boomer and Carton in the Morning” show in New York Monday morning, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie proclaimed that his state will win its case against the professional sports leagues in their effort to prevent sports betting in NJ.
European Poker Tour Awards Half a Billion Euros to Players in First Nine Seasons
ONCHAN, Isle of Man – As the European Poker Tour gears up for the start of its tenth season in Barcelona next week, EPT President Edgar Stuchly revealed today that the EPT is on the brink of a major milestone having paid out almost half a billion euros – €499,908,225 – in tournament prizes to players in just nine years.
High Stake Poker Players Accept Plea Deals in Russian Mob Gambling Probe
Two high stakes poker players have plead guilty to reduced charges in connection to a gambling ring bust that allegedly has ties to the Russian Mob.
Justin Smith, 25, and Edwin Ting, 41, have plead guilty to running an Internet gambling business. They are two of 34 individuals charged.
Two other men plead guilty earlier in the week.
Hollywood Police: Chino Rheem Not Likely to Be Arrested at Hard Rock Poker Open
The Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open $10 Million Guarantee Championship event continues into Day 3 with one of poker’s bad boys among the top 10 chip leaders.
The bad boy in question would be David "Chino" Rheem.
Online Gambling Accounts for More Than Half of Bitcoin Transactions
Bitcoin is becoming big business in the world of online gambling. Earlier in the month, Gambling911.com reported that one of its ad sponsors, SportsBettingOnline.com, had become the first online sportsbook that was not bitcoin exclusive to begin offering the anonymous digital currency.
First Ever 100 Percent Online Poker Reload Bonus Offered at the New WinCake.com
Win Cake is running its very first 100% Reload Bonus today (August 24, 2013) through Monday (August 26, 2013, midnight GMT).
This gives players a bonus of up to $500 cash, and of course, with their new Casino FPPs the opportunity to earn those funds will come even faster by playing blackjack, slots, video poker or Casino Holdem.
Pay Per Head Service for $5 Per Month
PayPerHead.com is offering a price per player for $5 per month to qualified bookies. This is a basic package that is a perfect fit for the guy with just a few clients.
What you get with the $5 package is 24/7/365 online wagering, betting available on 80+ leagues and exceptional online support.
In order to get call center support, bookies will need to upgrade to the $10 per month package.
Still The Only US-Based Regulated Online Poker Room: Ultimate Poker Upgrades
LAS VEGAS – Taking full advantage of having just completed field trial, UltimatePoker.com wastes no time getting new features to market. The software upgrade includes table, lobby and tournament enhancements along with Color UP a new VIP Rewards program and online merchandise store.
‘Runner, Runner’ Film Paints Online Poker in Bad Light Claim Vegas Bigwigs (Video)
Before he is set to start filming the latest “Batman” installment, Ben Affleck will appear on the big screen in a movie about online poker, “Runner, Runner”.
Nine Arrested in Philadelphia Bookie Operation: Wielded Hatchets to Collect Debts
Nine individuals were arrested Friday in connection to a Northeast Philadelphia bookmaking operation that used violence to collect debts, authorities claim.
The men, ranging from 26 to 48-years of age, each face racketeering and other charges after a grand jury indictment.
Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open Guarantees $10 Million: Savage Arrives After Scare
The highly anticipated Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open kicked off Thursday and promises a guarantee of $10 million.
The event featured a $5,300 unlimited re-entry until the close of registration.
Jury in Brett Parker Bookmaking Trial Selected: Bookie Already Serving Life Sentence
A jury has been selected in the Brett Parker federal gambling trial. Parker is an admitted South Carolina bookie who was convicted in May on two counts of murder.
The Irmo-based bookie shot and killed his wife, Tammy Jo Parker, and a male employee, Bryan Capnerhurst.
During his trial, Parker tried to pin blame for the shootings on Capnerhurst, claiming that the betting clerk was trying to rob the couple of their gambling income.
Massive Gambling Bust in Penang
GEORGE TOWN - (Bernama) -- Police have busted one of the biggest illegal gambling rings in the state this year with bettings amounting to RM450,000, in Air Itam, early Friday.
A D7 police team from the Northeast district police headquarters raided a 'mini casino' hidden behind a car workshop in Air Itam in an 'Ops Dadu' operation.
The casino was placed in a strategic location suitable to run illegal gambling activities, surrounded by bushes and visitors had to cross a river to reach the place.
Poker Pro Matt Savage Released From Hospital in Wheel Chair: Avoids Paralysis
One of the most recognized faces in poker today, Matt Savage, was released from a hospital Thursday evening and thanked all the well-wishers for their support and prayers.
Savage underwent urgent cervical stenosis surgery after an MRI revealed three severely pinched nerves in his back. If left untreated, Savage would almost certainly have become paralyzed.
Officials: Unsafe Lane Change Caused Casino Bus to Overturn in California
LOS ANGELES (Associated Press) — A tour bus carrying gamblers to an Indian casino overturned along a Southern California freeway after sideswiping a car, injuring more than 50 people on board Thursday, authorities said.
California Online Poker Bill Goes Down in Flames Once Again
It only took around 24 hours for state senator Lou Correa's Senate Bill 678 to legalize online poker in California to be shelved once again.
This was an amended bill introduced this week that would have granted licensing exclusively to card clubs and American Indian tribes that already offer gambling in the state.
Wynn Resorts Applies for Online Gambling License in New Jersey
(Reuters) - Wynn Resorts Ltd said on Thursday it filed an application with New Jersey gaming regulators for an Internet gambling license.
Wynn's application follows dozens of companies that have submitted applications with the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement for Internet gambling licenses ahead of a targeted launch date in late November.
Wynn Resorts operates casinos in Las Vegas and China's Macau, but has no casino operations in Atlantic City.
Americas Cardroom Packs Tournament Schedule with Daily Freerolls for Punta Cana Poker Classic
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic – With less than three months before the start of the Punta Cana Poker Classic, Americas Cardroom is going all out to get more players to the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in the Dominican Republic to play for a piece of $500k. The US-friendly online poker site today announced daily freerolls and nightly satellites to help online poker players win their way to the November 11th tournament for free.
Pittsburgh Casino Denies Racism Charges
PITTSBURGH (Associated Press) — The head of Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh has sent a letter to a black city councilwoman, denying claims of racism she raised after constituents complained to her.
General manager Craig Clark still plans to meet with Councilwoman Amanda Green Hawkins next week, but says in the letter that the casino "has zero tolerance for racism of any kind."
European Poker Tour Partners With Duracell Powermat
ONCHAN, Isle of Man – The European Poker Tour will become the first live poker tour to offer players free wireless mobile device charging, as part of a deal struck with Duracell Powermat for EPT Season 10.
PerHead.co Blames Affiliate for Scam
PerHead.co has released a statement in response to the report featured on the Gambling911.com website citing a scam being perpetrated by someone with ties to that pay per head company.
