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Commission Account to Stop Making Affiliate Payments June 2016

After announcing they would stop accepting new customers from affiliates nearly one year ago, Commission Account has now confirmed they will no longer make payments towards existing customers effective June 2016.

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Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Apr/05/2016

Quebec is Looking to Ban Online Gambling With Bill 74

The Canadian province of Quebec has proposed a ban on Internet gambling through a newly introduced Bill 74. 

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Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Apr/05/2016

Planetwin365 Online Casino Says No Ties to Mafia, Rigged Gambling

The online casino group Planetwin365 says it has been wrongly implicated as part of a crackdown on organized crime and a network of rigged online casinos being run out of Italy.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Apr/05/2016

Bryan Micon and Seals With Clubs Make Top 10 Bitcoin Fail List

CoinTelegraph.com has come up with its Top 10 Bitcoin Fails, and there are plenty of them.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Apr/04/2016

USA Online Casinos Offer Huge Vegas Mobile Slots Bonuses

If you have ever gambled in Las Vegas, then you already know that casinos are more than happy to kick-back some lucrative bonuses to attract bettors to their games as well as a reward a customer’s loyalty for their overall play.

Submitted by Matt Skinner on, Apr/04/2016

Blackjack Variations

 

Blackjack is an intriguing card game, one that seems simple on the surface, yet it hides a complex set of intricacies hidden within its core. This is something every seasoned Blackjack player will know, and of course – we’re looking at the main reason of its popularity.

Submitted by Payton on, Apr/04/2016

Where Can I Bet on the Wisconsin Primaries Online?

You can bet on both the Republican and Democratic Wisconsin Primaries online at BetOnline.

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Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Apr/04/2016

BetFred Pays Player £40,000 winnings from £20 bet at 2000-1 for Leicester Title Win

Leicester hasn’t officially won the Premier League Championship but punters are already being paid out by bookmakers the likes of BetFred.com, which just paid £40,000 on a future wager made at 2000/1 odds at just £20.

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Betfred believe Tottenham can no longer catch Leicester in the title race, according to the Daily Mail.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Apr/03/2016

Mobile Casino Gaming: An Iceberg Full of Promise

The mobile casino world is growing in both size and stature, but what does the future hold for an industry where technology can change almost overnight?

As it stands, today's mobile casino market is a huge. Although still not quite the size of its older online brother, the mobile gaming industry is now generates billions of dollars each year. In fact, even beyond the confines of the real money gaming world, social casino apps are also filling up the storage space of mobiles around the world.

Submitted by Payton on, Apr/02/2016

Boxing Promoter Bob Arum Accuses Trump of AC ‘Swindling’

Boxing promoter Bob Arum this week recounted a time GOP front runner Donald Trump allegedly swindled him and another promoter, along with that promoter’s wife, out of $2.5 million more than two decades ago.  The other promoter was Dan Duva, who passed away in 1996.  His wife, Kathy, was intimately involved in the deal.


 

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Apr/01/2016

Don't Ask Where Money Came From, says Manila Casino Boss in Heist Probe

MANILA (Reuters) - For Kim Wong, the Chinese casino owner in the Philippines entangled in one of the world's largest bank heists, there are two golden rules for dealing with wealthy punters: always demand to see their money, but never ask where it came from.

That seems to be what happened when he took millions of dollars from two Chinese high-rollers in February. He told a Senate hearing earlier this week the two men were responsible for transferring $81 million stolen from the Bangladesh central bank's U.S. account into the Philippines.

Submitted by Reuters on, Apr/01/2016

Dan Bilzerian Wins Bike Bet: Vegas to LA in Under 48 Hours

Poker pro and Instagram Playboy Dan Bilzerian was able to bike from Las Vegas to his Hollywood, California home in under 48 hours, winning a cool $1.2 million.

The 35-year-old placed the wager with trader Bill Perkins. 

Bilzerian set off on the 160 mile trek Tuesday.

Submitted by Ace King on, Apr/01/2016

Super Bowl Sports Betting Helps Boost Nevada Revenues

LAS VEGAS (Associated Press) — February was a lucky month for Nevada casinos, thanks to excitement over the Super Bowl and an extra day on the calendar for leap year.

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Submitted by Associated Press on, Mar/30/2016

Televised Poker Series Returns to Ameristar Kansas City

Kansas City, MO - Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City will host the nationally televised Heartland Poker Tour (HPT) April 8-18. Hundreds of hopeful players will check, raise and fold their way toward life-changing money when HPT visits the property for the fourth time since 2014.

Submitted by Press Release on, Mar/30/2016

Ulterior Motives Speculation in David Baazov Insider Trading Case

A number of online gambling experts are wondering if the Amaya insider-trading case, which names founder David Baazov, might be a referendum on Québec regulators abilities (or inabilities) when it comes to proving such matters.

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Could it be that these same Québec regulators have ulterior motives in David Baazov insider-trading case?

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Mar/30/2016

Dan Bilzerian Teams Up With Lance Armstrong Ahead of LA to Vegas 48 Hour Bike Bet

Poker Playboy Dan Bilzerian is preparing to trek from Los Angeles to Las Vegas in under 48 hours as part of a bet made with trader Bill Perkins.

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Submitted by Ace King on, Mar/30/2016

Enjoy Some Free iPhone Casino Bonus Money with PlaySlots4RealMoney.com

Playing online slots for real money is a great way to try and strike it big especially if you are playing high limit slots or progressive jackpots. However, another great way to extend your playing time in hopes of spinning the reels to a big cash payout is to take full advantage of online casino bonuses.

Submitted by Matt Skinner on, Mar/30/2016

Trial Over Seminole Gambling Pushed Back to Fall

(Associated Press) - A federal judge is pushing back the start of a crucial trial over the future of gambling in Florida.

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Submitted by Associated Press on, Mar/29/2016

Bernie Sanders Now Favored to Win Wisconsin Primary by Oddsmakers

Oddsmakers at BetOnline have priced Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders at -185 to win the Wisconsin Democratic Primary versus former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. 

Sanders will enter next week’s Wisconsin Primary following landslide caucus wins in Washington, Alaska and Hawaii.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mar/29/2016

ACR’s Online Super Series Returns on April 15th

Huge things are happening here at Americas Cardroom. We announced in February that we are part of the No. 12 poker network in the entire world, passing Full Tilt Poker. Then in early March came the news that we’re up to No. 10!

How do we do it? There is no easy formula, relying on a huge dose of hard work from our staff and the most dedicated player base in the industry. Oh, and running big promotions on a constant basis also doesn’t hurt!

Submitted by Guest on, Mar/29/2016

Amaya Chairman David Baazov to Step Down Amidst Insider Trading Probe

Montreal - Amaya Inc. (NASDAQ: AYA; TSX: AYA) today announced that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, David Baazov, is taking an indefinite paid leave of absence from the company, effective yesterday. Mr. Baazov is taking this leave voluntarily to focus on preparing an offer to acquire Amaya and to avoid a distraction for the company while he responds to certain allegations made against him by the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF), the securities regulatory authority in Quebec. Mr. Baazov will remain a member of Amaya’s board of directors.

Submitted by Press Release on, Mar/29/2016

Poker Debt Led Coach of Top World Tennis Player to Kill

The tennis world is stunned following the arrest of player coach Mark de Jong in Amsterdam this past week.

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De Jong is the coach of world No 59 Dutch player Robin Haase.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Mar/28/2016

Where Can I Play the Best Progressive Jackpot Slots for Real Money & Bet Sports Online

Online casino slots and sports betting are two of the fastest growing virtual activities for anyone who considers themselves an avid gambler. The trick to making the most of your time spent on the Internet is to be armed beforehand with all the information you need about both of the exciting betting opportunities.

Submitted by Matt Skinner on, Mar/28/2016

Odds to Win Republican Primary in Wisconsin: Cruz Now Favored at -160

BetOnline has given Texas Senator Ted Cruz odds of -160 to win the Republican Primary in Wisconsin.  For those of you new to online betting, a $16 wager pays $10 and, assuming Cruz does win, you would receive $10 and keep that $16 that was being bet (in other words, you profit $10 for every $16 wagered). 

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mar/28/2016

Adelson to Scrap RAWA Online Gambling Prohibition Bill

Billionaire casino magnate Sheldon Adelson has said he will be abandoning efforts to oppose attempts at legalizing state-by-state online gambling in the US, claiming he now has other more important priorities to focus on. 

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Submitted by Ace King on, Mar/28/2016

Wisconsin GOP Primary Betting Odds Have Ted Cruz, Donald Trump Neck and Neck

The upcoming Wisconsin Republican Primary has Texas Senator as a slim favorite to win at 4/6 odds compared to real estate mogul Donald Trump at 5/4.  Ohio Governor John Kasich would pay as much as $370 on a $10 bet with a win.

A recent poll from the conservative Washington Free Beacon have Cruz up 36 percent and Trump at 31 percent.  Kasich was trailing at 21 percent. 

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mar/26/2016

PinnacleSports.com is Finally Pinnacle.com

PinnacleSports.com has finally obtained the highly coveted Pinnacle.com domain name.

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Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mar/25/2016

Goodell Might be Okay With Raiders Move to Vegas After All

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has not dismissed the idea of the Raiders relocating to Las Vegas, this despite some NFL team owners saying such a move would be a nonstarter to even consider.

The National Football League has long been opposed to gambling in any form, including InstaCasino online casino.  Over the past year, the league has embraced Daily Fantasy Sports, which many, including a handful of state Attorney Generals, consider a form of sports betting.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Mar/25/2016

Dan Bilzerian Throws in G4 Jet as Part of $600K Bike Bet

Poker pro and Instagram phenom Dan Bilzerian already has a $600K prop bet going with trader Bill Perkins in which Bilzerian will have to bike 293 miles in rough terrain from Los Angeles to Las Vegas in under 48 hours.

Now Bilzerian has upped the ante by offering his G4 jet against $250,000 in another prop wager with Pamela Anderson ex and online poker player Rick Solomon.    

The wager is expected to take place some time next week though a specific date was yet to be obtained by Gambling911.com.

Submitted by Ace King on, Mar/25/2016

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