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Oldman Leaves Bodog: Hints at Setting Up B2B Software Provider in US
The following is commentary from Bodog President Jodas Oldman, who announces he is leaving that company.
Poker is an American game, and it is heartening to see a regulated online poker market emerging in some states.
Poker Pro Kevin Boudreau Opens His Eyes, Footballers Robbed During Strip Poker
These are the top gambling news stories here at Gambling911.com Tuesday June 25, 2013 (AM EDT). Follow us on Twitter here.
*Kevin Boudreau Making Some Progress – Family members of poker pro Kevin Boudreau revealed he had opened his eyes for a few seconds while they were present.
Whitey Bulger Denies He Was an FBI Informant
BOSTON — (Associated Press) - Excerpts from James “Whitey” Bulger’s FBI informant file presented to the jury at his racketeering trial Monday show Bulger secretly provided information on a variety of criminals, from members of the Italian Mafia to people in his own South Boston neighborhood.
Macau Casinos Exposed to China’s Credit Woes
China’s credit crunch resulted in a number of Macau casino stocks getting hammered on Monday.ntee, rendering most non-nut draws essentially useless.
Possible Human Remains Found in ‘Goodfellas’ Gangster James Burke Home
The FBI has said they have found possible human remains in the Queens home formerly occupied by gangster James Burke.
The Lucchese Crime family associate was alleged to have engaged in activities ranging from illegal gambling to extortion to loansharking and even hijacking of planes (Burke was widely believed to have orchestrated the notorious Lufthansa heist in 1978).
Atlantic Club Counters PokerStars Appeal in Ugly Failed Acquisition Case
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (Associated Press) — The PokerStars website entered into a contract to buy an Atlantic City casino with "their eyes wide open," and now has to live with the consequences of the failed deal, the casino said in court papers.
Massive Bingo Arrests in Portugal, Canada Gets 9th WSOP Win, One Drop News
These are the top gambling news stories here at Gambling911.com Monday June 24, 2013 (Afternoon EDT). Follow us on Twitter here.
Proposed Ban on Casino Lobbyists Defeated in New York State
Albany, N.Y. (Associated Press) - As New York moves to expand gambling, Gov. Andrew Cuomo and legislative leaders have quietly deleted a proposed ban on accepting campaign contributions from casino operators vying for one of New York's four proposed casinos.
Cuomo had proposed the measure months ago, saying he wanted nothing to do with a mix of politics and gambling that has resulted in some of Albany's biggest corruption scandals.
UltimatePoker.com Begins Accepting Visa Credit Cards
In a sign that banks are beginning to embrace the online poker sector, it was revealed over the weekend that UltimatePoker.com has begun to accept Visa cards.
UltimatePoker.com to date is the first and only US-based online poker site licensed out of Nevada.
Bitcoin Cease and Desist, Kara Scott Engaged, Vegas CEO Fired
These are the top gambling news stories here at Gambling911.com Monday June 24, 2013 (AM EDT). Follow us on Twitter here.
Lock Poker Pro Melanie Weisner Loves Bouncing Around in Vegas (Video)
Lock Poker pro Melanie Weisner has managed to thus far cash out in two of this year’s World Series of Poker events, including a 15th place finish in Event #16 for just over $26,000.
When not at the tables, Weisner likes to wind down at some of the best Vegas hot spots.
PokerNews.com recently sat down with Weisner to ask what she’s been up to off the felt.
Well….she’s actually been hiking… at Red Rock.
Simeon Naydenov of Bulgaria Wins WSOP Bracelet
Bulgarian-born Simeon Naydenov came out firing in the $1,500 No-Limit Hold'em Shootout tournament at the 44th Annual World Series of Poker Saturday night. The poker pro wasted little time making his way through the 10-handed final table, besting the field in about five hours.
He earned $326,440 as well as a WSOP gold bracelet for his efforts.
Poker Pro Kevin Boudreau Suffers Brain Hemorrhage While at WSOP
Shocking news confirmed Saturday by the poker community that pro Kevin “Phwap” Boudreau was hospitalized last week with severe bleeding in his brain. He suffered a brain hemorrhage while on a dinner break at this year’s World Series of Poker.
Powerball Winning Numbers Saturday June 22: Cash Five Night Game, More
The Powerball winning numbers for Saturday June 23, 2013 were 13-19-23-33-57, Powerball: 28.
Virginia Lottery -
The winning numbers in Saturday evening’s drawing of the Virginia Lottery’s “Cash 5 Night” game were:
07-12-27-28-32
Washington State Lottery -
The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Hit 5" game were:
Bitcoin Exchange Mt.Gox: US Consumers Can Put Cash In But Not Take Cash Out
Virtual currency Bitcoin’s largest exchange, Mt.Gox, has suspended transfer withdrawals in US Dollars for the next two weeks citing unmanageable volume.
Mt.Gox controls nearly 70 percent of the Bitcoin exchange market.
Paula Deen Controversy Hits Casinos: Buffet Boycott (Video)
The controversy surrounding celebrity chef Paula Deen and her admission of using a racial slur to describe African Americans several years ago has began to have wide reaching ramifications.
Reports of Deen wanting Black staff members to dress up as slaves for her brother Bubba’s “Old Fashion Southern Wedding” haven't helped matters either.
Top Gambling News: Zynga Downgrade, Facebook Upgrade, Wynn in Mass
These are the top gambling news stories here at Gambling911.com Sunday June 23, 2013. Follow us on Twitter here.
*Zynga and Facebook Good News, Bad News From Wall Street - Two social media companies looking to enter the real money online poker sector received important analyst updates on Friday, one good, one not so good.
'Gambino Connected’ Online Sports Bookie Pleads Guilty
Douglas Corbin (AKA “Chubby” and “Fat Doug”) has plead guilty for his involvement in a Connecticut-based online sports betting site with ties to Costa Rica.
Corbin plead guilty Thursday to violating federal racketeering laws.
Connecticut State Police and the FBI contend that the 44Wager.com was headed by Dean DePreta, an associate of the Gambino Crime Family from Stanford who previously plead guilty to a RICO conspiracy.
86-Year-Old World Series of Poker Deal Struck by Car, Deceased
A beloved poker dealer at the World Series of Poker has been killed in a pedestrian accident after being struck by an automobile while crossing an intersection.
86-year-old Richard Charles Turnbull of Reno was hit by the car around 9:30 p.m. near Spring Valley Parkway and Rainbow Boulevard in Las Vegas.
The WSOP released the following statement upon learning of Turnbull’s death.
Top Gambling News: More Grizzly Details in Whitey Bulger Trial
These are the top gambling news stories here at Gambling911.com Saturday June 22, 2013 (overnight hours into the morning Eastern Standard Time). Follow us on Twitter here.
Top Gambling News: Bet365 Profits Leap by a Third, Eric Lindgren Wins at WSOP
These are the top gambling news stories here at Gambling911.com Friday June 21, 2013 (Afternoon Hours Eastern Standard Time). Follow us on Twitter here.
*Bet365 Sees Huge Profit Increase - Britain's biggest online bookmaker, Bet365, has seen profits leap by a third to £148m. This is despite the losses realized from their controlling interest in Stoke City FC.
Razer Goes All In With Online Poker
CARLSBAD, Calif.–Razer, one of the world’s pioneering supporters of e-Sports, and Marcel “The Flying Dutchman” Luske, one of the world’s most recognized and respected professional poker players, have formed an exploratory partnership to see how Razer can impact the world of online poker.
Defendants Tied to California Online Sports Betting Ring Enter Pleas, Released
Some of the 18 people indicted and arrested for running an online sports betting website out of California and Lima, Peru have entered pleas and were released.
More Adelson: ‘Online Poker a Train Wreck, Toxic Cancer and Not a Game of Skill’
If you thought casino billionaire and big time GOP donor Sheldon Adelson was through with his rant regarding legalized online poker in the US, he actually decided to take things up a notch.
Speaking on Bloomberg Television Thursday, Adelson didn’t hold back. He denied any hidden agendas, referring to his initial rant on Forbes.com.
Adelson insists it’s mostly all about the potential harm inflicted on society.
Top Gambling News: Gangland Attack Victim Testifies at Whitey Bulger Trial
These are the top gambling news stories here at Gambling911.com Friday June 21, 2013 (Morning Hours Eastern Standard Time). Follow us on Twitter here.
Mississippi Approves Ameristar Casinos Acquisition by Pinnacle Entertainment
Pinnacle Entertainment (NYSE:PNK) announced today that the Mississippi Gaming Commission unanimously approved the Company's proposed acquisition of Ameristar Casinos.
Chris Christie Inflated Online Gambling Numbers Claims Brennan
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie released his forecast for taxes derived from online gambling over a one-year period, averaged after five years.
He anticipates the sector will take in $160 million.
Those numbers are actually down from $180 million.
But those figures might be inflated based on some other estimates.
Casino Shares Get a Haircut: Boyd Gaming Down Nearly 9 Percent
Wall Street had its single worst day of the year today (June 20, 2013) with the Dow down 350 points at closing.
The gambling sector overall saw similar declines with Boyd Gaming down nearly 9 percent on the day closing at $10.84.
Las Vegas Sands fell 4.6 percent to close at $53.88.
Ultimate Poker is Giving Away $1 Million in Cash and Prizes
LAS VEGAS, NV - Ultimate Poker is giving away $1 million in cash and prizes during Million Dollar Summer, happening now at UltimatePoker.com.
2013 World Series of Poker to Set Record for Participation: 44 Year High
LAS VEGAS - The 44th annual World Series of Poker (WSOP) at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino has officially reached the halfway point, eclipsing more than a dozen records along the way and positioning this year’s slate of tournaments to become all-time highs.
