Gambling News
Woman Who Trips Over Casino Speed Bump Awarded $775K
(Associated Press) - A woman who tripped on a speed bump and injured her shoulder at a U.S. casino has been awarded $775,000.
The Nevada Supreme Court upheld the judgment against Harrah’s casino, the Las Vegas Sun reported.
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Alice Swanson has been seeking compensation since 2007, when she tripped and fell.
She said the bump was too high, and a jury agreed.
Ultimate Poker Deals 10-Millionth Hand
LAS VEGAS, NV - Ultimate Poker dealt its 10-millionth hand of real money online poker at 10:22 a.m. PST on UltimatePoker.com after a little over three months of live play.
The Beast Celebrates His Birthday At Americas Cardroom
It looks like August's Beast leaderboard prize is just icing on the cake. Popular online poker site Americas Cardroom today announced that it's giving away an extra $51,000 in celebration of The Beast's 1-year birthday. The $51,000 is being handed out through daily and weekly leaderboard competitions in August.
Internet Cafes in Ohio Under Investigation for Alleged Illegal Gambling
MARYSVILLE, Ohio — (Associated Press) - A multi-agency investigation of online gambling targeted Internet cafes and other locations in seven Ohio counties with search warrants Thursday.
The task force has been investigating allegations of Ohio gambling law violations and allegations of illegal bingo and money laundering, authorities said. Marysville police said in a release that they expected to seize gambling machines, as well as financial and other records noted in the warrants.
No arrests were expected Thursday, although charges could be filed later, authorities said.
Man Sentenced for Running Online Gambling Website: FBI Agent was Customer
SHREVEPORT, La. — (Associated Press) - A Bossier City man has been sentenced to three years of probation and fined $50,000 for operating an illegal internet sports gambling site.
U.S. Attorney Stephanie A. Finley said Wednesday that U.S. District Judge S. Maurice Hicks Jr. sentenced 34-year-old Terry Lee Doty Jr., who pleaded guilty in April to one count of transmission of wagering information — a federal felony offense.
Former Arsenal Footballer Kenny Sansom Drunk, Homeless From Gambling Addiction
Former Arsenal player Kenny Sansom admits to being down and out due to his gambling addiction. He is currently homeless and always drunk.
Hartford Pizzeria Owner Sentenced in Gambino-Tied Sports Betting Ring
A U.S. District Judge, Vanessa Bryant, has sentenced Domenico Manchisi, 65, to six months behind bars for his role in operating a Gambino-run gambling business.
Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open Live Streaming Announced
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. - Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino has announced the addition of a Live Updates Team to its Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open (SHRPO) that runs run August 8 - 29 with the $10 Million Guaranteed Championship Event August 22 – 28. The Live Updates Team, comprised of some of the poker industry’s finest in live streaming and reporting, will be bringing all of the action to SHRPO’s reading and viewing audience.
CNBC Comes Under Fire for ‘Money Talks’ Reality Series: Capper Scammed Elderly
CNBC’s announcement that they will be airing a new sports handicapping reality series this fall called “Money Talks” is beginning to cause quite a backlash.
Poker Maximus 6 at Carbon Poker Announced: Most Cash Prizes Ever (Schedule)
As promised by Gambling911.com this week, Carbon Poker has announced the unveiling of Poker Maximus 6.
This time, Carbon will be offering over $3Million in guaranteed action, a $250K main event and 85 tourneys.
Poker Maximus is an extremely popular promotion offered on the Merge Network, with Carbon Poker as the flagship brand.
Full Schedule Appears Below…
Poker Maximus VI Tournaments Schedule
Facebook Passes $38 Initial IPO Offering Price
NEW YORK – (Associated Press) - Facebook's stock has passed its $38 IPO price for the first time since its rocky public debut last May, crossing a symbolic hurdle that has eluded it for more than a year.
Gambling High Roller Ramon DeSage Accused of Tax Evasion: Defrauded Investors
Las Vegas businessman, Ramon DeSage, who was previously accused of defrauding investors out of $191 million now faces additional allegations that he failed to pay nearly $87 million in federal income taxes.
The U.S. District Court in Las Vegas handed down a four-count indictment against DeSage on Tuesday. It illustrates casino and bank wire transfers totaling $15.1 million.
Las Vegas Sands Wants Second Jury Verdict Thrown Out
LAS VEGAS — (Associated Press) - Las Vegas Sands Corp. asked a Nevada judge Tuesday to throw out a second jury verdict awarding a former consultant a $70 million settlement in a breach-of-contract case.
Attorneys for the largest U.S. casino company presented 12 reasons a district judge should grant a second retrial.
The payroll company ADP says companies hired in July at the fastest pace since December.
Bwin.Party Share Price Rises on Hopes of Company Split
Bwin.Party shares shot up Tuesday on news that the online gambling firm is considering a split.
More specifically, the Financial Times reported that Bwin.party was “working on a plan to spin off its unregulated operations into a separate company.”
Bwin.party is looking to aggressively take on the US market. They have already inked a deal with Boyd Gaming to run Atlantic City’s Borgata’s online poker site.
Bwin.party stock rose 3.9 percent on Tuesday to close at 135.9p. This is the firm’s best performance in nearly three months.
Chow to Take on Macau With T-Rex, Gladiators
(Reuters) - Macau tycoon David Chow is ripping up the fake volcano and Roman amphitheatre that were the show pieces of a failed theme park he built in the Chinese gaming enclave seven years ago.
He is replacing them with something a little less kitsch and more in keeping with the neighbourhood: a casino resort boasting an opera house and dinosaur museum that he hopes will return him to the spotlight of the world's largest gambling hub.
Judge Won't Toss $70M Jury Award Against Sands
(Associated Press) - A Hong Kong businessman is one step closer to collecting a multibillion-dollar award from Las Vegas Sands Corp., the largest U.S. casino company.
A Nevada judge on Tuesday denied Sands' request to throw out a jury verdict awarding former consultant Richard Suen $70 million in a breach-of-contract case.
Sands presented 12 reasons the company should be granted a retrial.
Prosecutors Claim Former FBI Agent Exaggerated Whitey Bulger Claims
BOSTON – (Associated Press) - Prosecutors on Tuesday suggested that a former FBI supervisor exaggerated his claim that he tried to end the FBI's corrupt relationship with reputed mobster James "Whitey" Bulger.
Robert Fitzpatrick, a former assistant special agent in charge of the Boston FBI office, testified that he tried to convince the FBI to terminate Bulger as an informant after Bulger was uncooperative and didn't appear to be helping the bureau's mission to gather information on the Mafia.
Poker Babe, Baseball Wife Anna Benson Once Charged With Satanic Murder (Video)
The ex-wife of former Major League Baseball player Kris Benson was once accused of killing a Knoxville, Tennessee man back in 1996.
Anna Benson allegedly attacked her ex during a home invasion earlier in the month.
The Beast is One Year Old: Americas Cardroom Celebrates With Huge Cash Prizes
Get your BEAST on at Americas Cardroom with an additional $51,000 up for grabs during the month of August.
Number of Firms Applying for Online Gambling License in NJ Up to 37
A total of 37 online gambling companies have applied to serve the Garden State and its nearly 9 million people.
The New Jersey state Gaming Enforcement Division says it received the applications by Monday's deadline for initial consideration, a major milestone in Atlantic City's development of online betting.
Online Sports Betting Site SportsBettingOnline.com Adds Bitcoin
Gambling911.com sponsor SportsBettingOnline.com has become one of the first established online sportsbooks to incorporate Bitcoin.
More importantly perhaps, SportsBettingOnline.com is the first online sportsbook to begin accepting Bitcoin that also offers other more traditional funding methods.
Bitcoin Online Poker Officially Hits Mainstream With Satoshi Poker
Everyone has been waiting with bated breath to learn what impact, if any, Bitcoin would have on the online poker sector. The time to find out is finally here with the introduction of Satoshi Poker.
Gambling911.com can confirm that the new entry will be pouring millions of dollars into marketing its product across the World Wide Web. And good news for US players, as Satoshi Poker will be accepting players from all jurisdictions.
Casino Developers in Cedar Rapids Allegedly Made ‘Illegal’ Political Contributions
Two casino executives placed in charge of overseeing development of a Cedar Rapids casino allegedly made illegal political contributions in late 2009 to then-Governor Chet Culver’s unsuccessful re-election campaign.
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Revel Atlantic City Poker Room to Shut Down in Next Two Weeks
The financially strapped Revel Casino in Atlantic City is ready to close its poker room.
John Brennan of the Bergen Record tweeted Monday:
Sources: Revel AC poker room will close in 2 weeks. Canceling all tournaments. Bad beat jackpots to be paid.
The Revel Casino is expected to shut its poker room down on August 15 though the closure could actually happen sooner.
Caesars' 2Q Misses Expectations
LAS VEGAS (Associated Press) — Casino operator Caesars Entertainment Corp. posted a smaller loss for its fiscal first quarter on Monday, but results still missed expectations as slots and tables drew fewer gamblers.
Caesars owns or manages more than 50 casinos, most of them in the U.S. and Britain.
The company saw casino revenues decline by $116.8 million, or 7.5 percent. CEO Gary Loveman said food and beverage sales may ultimately replace those dollars.
Boston Mobster Whitey Bulger May Testify at His Own Trial
BOSTON — (Associated Press) - As lawyers for James "Whitey" Bulger begin to defend him against a massive racketeering indictment charging him in 19 killings, one big question remains: Will he testify?
Some lawyers not connected to the case say Bulger has too much baggage to testify, including a prior criminal record and a long reputation as an organized crime figure.
But others say Bulger's case is different because, at age 83, he knows he is likely to spend the rest of his life in prison and may be more interested in settling scores than being acquitted.
Wynn Macau Q2 Revenues Not Entirely Impressive
LAS VEGAS — (Associated Press) - Wynn Resorts Ltd. said Monday that it made less money than expected in the Chinese gambling enclave of Macau, and its second quarter missed analysts' forecasts.
Excluding special items, Wynn made $1.51 per share on revenue of $1.33 billion in the latest quarter.
Analysts polled by FactSet forecast, on average, earnings of $1.57 per share on revenue of $1.34 billion
PokerStars Parent Company Files Motion to Dismiss Domain Case
PokerStars parent company, the Rational Group, has filed a motion to dismiss in a 2008 case brought by the commonwealth of Kentucky to seize 141 online gambling domains.
CNBC Prime Delves Into Life of Sports Bettor With ‘Money Talks’ (Video)
CNBC is expanding its primetime lineup this fall with a series about sports betting entitled “Money Talks”.
The series, which premieres Tuesday September 10 at 10 pm EDT, a docu-soap that follows Steve Stevens, his stable of agents and the clients who risk big dollars in the hope these guys have the expertise to consistently deliver winners.
MicroMillions 5 Main Event Awards Record First Prize
Lithuanian player ‘stygher’ won the MicroMillions 5 $22 NL Hold’em Main Event yesterday, topping a field of 59,213 players to win the first prize of $160,726.14. It is the biggest individual prize for a MicroMillions champion, beating the previous record of $157,218.68, which was won by ‘SoyDelGlobo’ in the MicroMillions II Main Event.
Perhaps surprisingly, no final table deal was done, so the result looked like this:
