Gambling News
WBO Final Decision Could Result in More Sportsbooks Refunding Pacquiao Bets
With the highly controversial Manny Pacquiao vs. Timothy Bradley fight currently under review by the WBO, many are left wondering if their Pacquiao bets will ultimately be refunded.
Bradley was declared the winner by split decision Saturday night, however, nearly everybody else seemed to feel they were watching a different fight whereby Pacquiao was the victor. Most boxing experts tend to agree as well.
PokerStars.es Debuts in Number 9 Position
Just as Revolution Gaming, Microgaming and the Merge Gaming Network had been fighting for the coveted number 9 position of most trafficked online poker networks, along comes PokerStars.es.
The Spain licensed online poker rooms/networks will now be counted separately following that nation’s new regulations.
888Poker.es bragged of being number two in the market but rank all the way down at number 27 worldwide.
Joe Cassidy vs. Scotty Nguyen Heads-Up: 6th World Series of Poker Bracelet Sought
Phil Ivey was out in 3rd place, denied of getting his 9th bracelet at the World Series of Poker Event 24: Omaha Hi-Low Split-8 or Better. Instead it was Joe Cassidy vs. Scotty Nguyen heads up with Nguyen looking for his 6th WSOP bracelet.
Phil Ivey Hungry for World Series of Poker Bracelet Number 9: Leads Event 24
Poker pro Phil Ivey continued to hold the chip lead heading towards Midnight Pacific Time at WSOP Event 24: Omaha Hi-Low Split-8 or Better. A win would mean Ivey’s 9th World Series of Poker bracelet.
Connecticut Gambling Ring Busted
NEW HAVEN — (Associated Press) - Federal prosecutors say twenty people have been charged with crimes related to alleged involvement in illegal Internet sports bookmaking and card gambling clubs in Stamford and Hamden. The U.S. Attorney’s office for Connecticut says the defendants include alleged associates of the Gambino crime family.
World Exclusive: Former PA Governor Ed Rendell Tells Gambling911 State Should Add Sports Betting
Former Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell, who brought casinos to the Keystone State in 2004, says the state should now allow its eight casinos to offer sports betting.
Rendell, who served as Pennsylvania governor from 2003-2011, made the comments Tuesday in an exclusive interview with Gambling911.com.
Sheldon Adelson Just Gave $10 Mil to Pro-Romney Super PAC: Obama Now Even Odds
Las Vegas billionaire and gambling guru Sheldon Adelson is at it again, supporting pro-GOP super PACs. On Wednesday it was revealed that he had given $10 million to a pro-Mitt Romney super PAC.
Should Romney get elected, you can probably forget about online poker becoming legalized at the federal level. Adelson doesn’t want it!
The First State Delaware Wants to Lead the Way in US Online Poker Market
Delaware was the first state to join the union in the US and now they are looking to become the first state to offer online poker via multi-state compacts. On Tuesday, they moved one step closer to that reality.
The state House on Tuesday approved a bill authorizing online betting in Delaware and more venues for sports wagering and other gambling.
OnGame Gets Serious Foothold in Nevada Online Poker Market
Aristocrat Technologies and Bally Technologies have combined forces with Shuffle Master in an effort to gain a foothold in the lucrative US online poker market, via Nevada. The beneficiary of this arrangement will no doubt be Ongame poker. Its software platform is being utilized as part of the deal.
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All Eyes on Phil Ivey at WSOP Event 24: Omaha Hi-Low Split-8 or Better
Excitement was brewing at the 2012 World Series of Poker heading into Wednesday as poker great Phil Ivey led with chips at the Event #24: Omaha Hi-Low Split-8 or Better.
A total of 27 players were returning to this event Wednesday afternoon.
2012 WSOP Results: Michael Gathy Wins Event #21: No-Limit Hold'em
Belgium’s own, Michael Gathy, has won the 2012 World Series of Poker Event #21: No-Limit Hold’em along with the $440,829 grand prize.
Gathy managed to beat out 2798 other players to win his first ever WSOP bracelet.
California Dreaming: Internet Poker Bill Dead in the Water
Sen. Rod Wright yanked his Internet poker bill from a committee agenda just prior to its scheduled vote on Tuesday in the Senate Governmental Organization Committee.
That bill has been sinking since it set sail requiring numerous amendments in an effort to please the state’s powerful Tribal casinos.
From the Sacramento Bee:
Poker Pro Adam Friedman Denies Being Crybaby at 2005 WSOP…OH REALLY (Video)
Real men don’t cry….they just get a little emotional. Just ask poker pro Adam Friedman.
He tells Quadjacks.com that there were no tears at the 2005 World Series of Poker following his deep run and brutal bust out.
“I was 23 back then, fairly emotional. I didn’t know how to keep my emotions in check,” he told Quadjacks. “I will say this officially, I never cried on TV.”
Hmmmmm…You decide below.
GOP Veepstakes Odds: Kelly Ayotte Would Pay Out $2000
GOP nominee Mitt Romney needs the woman’s vote if he is going to become US President in November. Enter Kelly Ayotte, who would pay 20/1 odds or $2000 for every $100 bet at Sportsbook.
The National Journal had this to say about New Hampshire Sen. Kelly Ayotte:
Phil Hellmuth Paid Out 4 to 1 Odds With 12th Bracelet Win (Video)
Gambling911.com’s own Thomas Somach noted that a number of online bookmakers were offering betting odds on Phil Hellmuth winning another bracelet at this year’s World Series of Poker.
That happened late Sunday night, with the self-proclaimed “Poker Brat” breaking his own record with a 12th bracelet. Those betting Hellmuth received $400 for every $100 wagered.
If there’s anything Hellmuth is not, it’s modest.
That said, the “Poker Brat” insisted he’s still the same man he was prior to winning number 12.
WSOP No-Limit Hold’em, Limit Hold’em: Shulman Tandem Falls Short
The father and son tandem of Barry and Jeff Shulman failed to capture bracelets in their individual World Series of Poker events.
Father Barry finished 8th in the WSOP Event #19 – No Limit Hold’em where he walked off with a cool $53,669.
Barry Shulman Among 10 Remaining at WSOP Event #19: No-Limit Hold'em
Card Player Magazine publisher Barry Shulman was among those still remaining at the 2012 World Series of Poker Event #19 – No-Limit Hold’em.
Shulman already has one WSOP bracelet under his belt along with 96 cashes, 13 first place finishes and winnings that total nearly $4.4 million in live career play.
Cliff Goldkind was leading Event #19 Monday evening with 10 players remaining.
Phil Hellmuth’s 12 WSOP Bracelet was First in Non-Texas Hold’em Event (Video)
In addition to earning his 12th World Series of Poker bracelet and thus extending his own world record, Phil Hellmuth also silenced critics who suggested the self-proclaimed “poker brat” could not win beyond Texas Hold’em.
Wynn Resorts Applies for Nevada Online Poker License: In Talks With Zynga
Wynn Resorts has applied for an online poker license in the state of Nevada this week, possibly signaling the entry of Zynga into the real money poker arena in the United States.
Wynn had entered into a partnership with PokerStars just weeks before that company was indicted by the US Justice Department last year. It immediately pulled out of that arrangement.
Entraction Poker Network Seeks Nevada Approval Despite Purple Lounge Debacle
Despite its hosting a now failed online poker room, the Entraction Poker Network is moving full steam ahead to try and obtain a license to operate a Web card room within the state of Nevada. Entraction is owned by Swedish gaming firm International Game Technology (IGT).
Phil Hellmuth Wins 12th World Series of Poker Bracelet
It has finally happened as Phil Hellmuth shattered his own record winning his 12th World Series of Poker bracelet.
Hellmuth won the $2500 buy-in Seven-Card Razz tournament, which concluded late on a Sunday night.
From the WSOP.com website:
Michael The Punter Nugent Wins First Ever Latin Series of Poker
As expected, the opening $500,000 guaranteed main event was epic. It exceeded all expectations. The LSOP introduced Re-Entry Tournaments to Latin America, a new type of tournament that lets hopefuls re-register for the same tournament after they’ve busted out. Thus, getting another chance of taking down the tournament and today the gunslinger was Michael "The Punter" Nugent.
WSOP $1m Tourney is 7/8 Filled
Top pros Negreanu, Chan lead $1 million WSOP field. Event gets underway July 1
The field for the World Series of Poker's richest buy-in tournament ever is seven-eighths filled, the WSOP has reported.
The tourney, which will be the 55th of 61 separate events at this year's WSOP, is a no-limit Texas hold 'em tournament with an unprecedented buy-in of $1 million.
The event will be held on July 1, 2 and 3, 2012, at the site of the WSOP, the Rio All-Suites Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.
Phil Ivey, Phil Hellmuth WSOP Watch at Pot-Limit Hold’em, Seven Card Razz
One of the 17 poker players remaining at Event #17 of the World Series of Poker Pot-Limit Hold’em was Phil Ivey. One of the most recognized names in all of poker returned to the WSOP after a one-year absence. Ivey’s ties to now defunct Full Tilt Poker continue to leave a bad taste in some people’s mouths. FTP owes millions of dollars to customers following their abrupt closure more than a year ago.
451 Poker Players Take Part in 2012 LSOP
A total of 451 players came to play Day 1A and 1B and only 69 players made it to day 2 of the 2012 Latin American Poker Series (LSOP) in beautiful Lima, Peru. The action was fast and in less than 120 minutes the bubble burst.
After 19 levels of play, 28 players remained late Saturday.
Mike The Mouth Matusow Going Strong at WSOP No-Limit Hold'em Six Handed Event
Colorful poker pro Mike “The Mouth” Matusow was among the finalists at the WSOP Event #16: No-Limit Hold’em / Six Handed Saturday afternoon.
Matusow, who has won just shy of $7 million in live tournament play to date, has already collected three World Series of Poker bracelets.
William Hill Finally Receives Approval to Operate in Nevada
After an excruciating process, the United Kingdom’s largest bookmaker William Hill has finally gained access into the US market after Nevada regulators approved its application to run a handful of sports betting enterprises.
Phil Ivey Mounts Comeback With Final Table Finish in First 2012 WSOP Event
Poker elite Phil Ivey managed to make it to the final table of the WSOP Seven Card Stud Hi-Low Split-8 or Better event before going busto.
This marked his first World Series of Poker appearance in two years following a much publicized ugly divorce settlement and the shutdown of Full Tilt Poker, a company Ivey was closely aligned with.
Revolution Gaming Now the Biggest US-Facing Online Poker Network: WSOP Updates
The rebranded Cake Network, now featuring Lock Poker and calling itself Revolution Gaming, has overtaken Merge to become the most trafficked US-facing online poker network.
Its 24 hour peak Saturday morning was 1947 compared to Merge at 1767. Microgaming, meanwhile, managed to inch up a notch to number 9. Revolution was expected to surpass Microgaming in terms of overall traffic by the end of the weekend, however.
Brandon Schaefer Wins Event #14: No-Limit Hold'em Shootout (2,000 player max)
World Series of Poker Events Have Phil Ivey, Phil Hellmuth With Strong Showing Friday
The 2012 World Series of Poker events were in full force with a total of 5 in progress on Friday. Among the top performers in events that were starting to wind down included Phil Ivey, Phil Hellmuth, Todd Brunson, David Arsht, Layne Flack and Brandon Schaefer.
WSOP Event 13 Limit Hold’em Winner is David Arsht
David Arsht has won Event 13 of the 2012 World Series of Poker – Limit Hold’em. Arsht takes home $211,921 and his first ever bracelet.
