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PokerStars World Championship of Online Poker 2013 Prize Pool Surpasses $62 million
The PokerStars World Championship of Online Poker 2013 concludes later today with the $5,200 No Limit Hold’em Main Event and $215 No Limit Hold’em [8-Max] tournaments playing to a finish.
‘Breaking Bad’ Pays Out: Bet Online Talks Action With Esquire
Bet Online reported some decent business related to its “Breaking Bad” finale betting odds, re-issued last week. This is a spoiler alert so you may not wish to continue reading below.
Robert McGuigan Talks of How Gambling Killed His Son – Part III of This Woo Report
Gambling911.com International Correspondent Jenny Woo concludes her riveting report on Robert McGuigan and how gambling addiction ultimately lead to his son’s untimely death. This is Part III of the series.
Prosecutor: Mobster Claims he has Bladder Cancer to Get Lighter Sentence
An 86-year-old mobster got a lighter sentence than the two years in prison he had previously been facing after claiming a series of ailments, including bladder cancer.
Explosive Revelations in Nuke Boss Gambling Probe
A vice admiral and the second in command of the US nuke program at the United States Strategic Command outside of Omaha, Nebraska, has been suspended for his alleged role in a counterfeit casino chip probe.
Line Change in Redskins Raiders Game With Terrelle Pryor Not Starting
The line on the Redskins-Raiders game has shifted a half point from +3 to +3.5 Oakland on news that Raiders starting quarterback Terrelle Pryor will be sidelined.
The last minute decision was announced late Sunday morning following concerns over Pryor’s condition after suffering a concussion last weekend. Pryor reportedly still showed concussion symptoms Saturday night.
Colts, Broncos, Seahawks Parlay has Vegas Sportsbooks on Edge
The Sporting News Linesmakers bring up an interesting little factoid regarding the young 2013 regular NFL season. A $10 3-team parlay on the Denver Broncos, Seattle Seahawks and whomever is playing the Jacksonville Jaguars would have paid out $2,520 heading into to Week 4.
Number 2 Nuke Commander Tim Giardina Suspended Amidst Gambling Probe (Updated)
A senior defense official has confirmed that Vice Admiral Tim Giardina was suspended from his duties earlier this month following a probe into gambling offenses. The U.S. Navy vice admiral is second in command of U.S. Strategic Command.
Melco-Crown Entertainment to Invest USD 5 Billion in Japan Casino
Melco-Crown Entertainment, a joint venture between Macau casino tycoon Lawrence Ho and Australian gambling billionaire, James Packer, has announced plans to invest US$5 billion into a new casino resort in Japan.
Speaking to Bloomberg News, Ho state: "If Japan opens up and allows integrated resorts in Tokyo, Osaka, the market could easily be in excess of $10 billion to $15 billion or more."
US-based casino operators Wynn Resorts and MGM are also seeking to expand its casino empire in Japan.
Slot Cheat Added to Nevada Black Book
(Associated Press) - A convicted Las Vegas slot cheat has been added to Nevada's Black Book of people barred from entering casinos.
The Nevada Gaming Control Board on Thursday added Larry Green to what's officially known as Nevada's Excluded Person List.
The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports Green did not attend the Nevada Gaming Commission meeting.
Denver Broncos Odds to Win All 2013 Regular Season Games: Jags to Lose Them All
Carrie Stroup here with word that Sportsbook.com has just released odds on whether the Denver Broncos will win all of their regular season games in 2013.
Famed Gambler Archie Karas Arrested for Cheating at Casino
A world famous gambler was arrested in his Las Vegas home Tuesday, charged with cheating at the Barona Casino in San Diego.
Anargyros Karabourniotis, known better as Archie Karas, was charged with burglary and winning blackjack by fraudulent means. It is anticipated he will be extradited back to San Diego to face those charges.
Ladbrokes Chief Head on Chopping Block: Shares Plunge 10 Per Cent
Ladbrokes shares fell nearly 10 per cent Thursday amidst news the UK’s second largest bookmaker’s operating profit would come nowhere near that of last year’s numbers.
Forecasts now call for between £10million to £14million this year compared with market forecasts of £27.5million.
Film ‘Runner, Runner’ Could Help to Make Costa Rica Croc Bridge Famous (Video)
Sure, much of the online gambling film “Runner, Runner” is a fictitious account of what really occurs in the mysterious multi-billion dollar industry. Set in the real world online gambling Mecca of San Jose, Costa Rica but filmed almost entirely in Puerto Rico, “Runner, Runner” goes a bit overboard in its depiction of the Web gambling world (literally in some cases).
2013 Poker Hall of Fame Inductee Finalists Revealed
The 2013 Poker Hall of Fame finalists have been announced.
They are, in alphabetical order: Chris Bjorin, Humberto Brenes, David Chiu, Thor Hansen, Jennifer Harman, Mike Matusow, Tom McEvoy, Carlos Mortensen, Scotty Nguyen and Huckleberry Seed.
Six of these finalists were nominated last year.
Washington Campaign Director Charged With Embezzlement: Gambled Away Funds
(Reuters) - The former head of a Democratic Party fundraising committee in Washington state has been charged with embezzling up to $300,000 in campaign contributions to feed a gambling habit, prosecutors said on Wednesday.
‘Runner, Runner’ Reviews Are All In: ‘Uncompelling, Sketchy, Charmless, Limp’
The reviews are in for the online gambling thriller “Runner, Runner” and they aren’t very good. In fact, to date, just 20 percent of critics at movie review aggregator site RottenTomatoes.com have given the film a thumb’s up. Audience reviews were equally as harsh, though somewhat limited.
Former Manchester United Winger: ‘Gambling Plunged Me Into Serious Debt’
Excerpts have been released from ex-Manchester United winger Keith Gillespie’s new book “How Not to be a Football Millionaire”.
AGA Uses ‘Runner, Runner’ Film to Highlight Ills of Current Online Gambling Sector
Executives with the American Gaming Association (AGA) want everyone to know that today’s online gambling industry is unregulated with shady operators who offer paybacks to corrupt Banana republic politicians and routinely throw deadbeat gamblers into alligator infested waters.
Mass Congressman Owes Attorneys After Fighting Offshore Gambling Claims
US Representative John F. Tierney of Massachusetts has set up a legal defense fund to help pay for attorneys utilized while defending himself from allegations that he failed to disclose funds derived from his brother-in-law’s offshore gambling business.
US Online Gamblers Spent US$2.6 Billion in 2012
WASHINGTON—(AFP) - Americans spent US$2.6 billion on gambling websites in 2012, according to a study released Tuesday by the casino industry as it renewed a push for Congress to regulate online betting.
The American Gaming Association, which released the study, said it highlights the need for federal legislation to end the state of “ambiguity” on Internet wagering.
Long Time Chicago Politician Sentenced for Gambling With Campaign Funds
CHICAGO - (UPI) -- A longtime Chicago politician will serve 6 months in jail after being convicted of tax evasion and mishandling campaign funds, prosecutors said.
William Beavers, 78, a Democratic Cook County commissioner since 2007 and before that Chicago's 7th ward alderman since 1983, was convicted of tax evasion in March for concealing his under-reporting of income, U.S. Attorney Gary S. Shapiro said Wednesday.
European Poker Tour Horror Stories Emerge as More Laptops Potentially Hacked
After two weeks of initial reports that laptops had been compromised during this year’s EPT Barcelona event, more poker players have come forward to reveal they, too, were apparent victims of hackings during additional stops of the prestigious European Poker Tour.
Full Tilt Poker Montreal Festival Gears Up to Go Live
Montreal, Canada - The Full Tilt Poker Montreal Festival is expected to be one of the largest poker events ever to be held on Canadian soil.
Man Received $250k Penalty, No Jail Time in Legends Sports Case
A New York State man has received a $250,000 penalty and no jail time in connection with a billion dollar international sports betting ring that shut down popular online site Legends.com.
Craig Hayner, 44, became the fourth defendant based out of the Albany area to receive a sentence with no jail time.
World’s Biggest Gambling Conference Kicks Off in Vegas
LAS VEGAS -- The world's largest gambling conference got underway in Las Vegas on Tuesday with flashing slot machines, chain smoking businessmen, and glittery performers dressed as characters from "Avatar" and the "Walking Dead."
The Beast Doubles Payout Frequency at Americas Cardroom
It looks like The Beast might need a bigger cage. Leading online poker site Americas Cardroom today announced that beginning October 1st, The Beast progressive points race is moving from a monthly race to a twice-monthly event.
Defense Attorneys in South Carolina Bookie Case Want New Trial
The defense attorneys in a federal gambling case against an Irmo, South Carolina bookie, his father and an associate are calling for a new trial. The Trio was found guilty last week.
Daniel Negreanu Won’t Shut His Trap Over ‘First Card Off’ Rule (Video)
One of poker’s most outspoken pros, Canadian Daniel Negreanu, continues to rant on regarding the new “first card off” rule that had him throwing a temper tantrum two weeks ago.
Texas Claims HPT’s Commerce Title
Kris Tong Takes $165K Home to the Lone Star State
Commerce, CA - Hundreds of players from Southern California tried out Heartland Poker Tour for the first time this month when the nationally-televised tour made its first stop at The Commerce Hotel & Casino. In the end, the title, the glory, and the cash left the state with 28-year-old Kris Tong of Richardson, Texas.
