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Curfew for Crime Boss Tied to Two Homicides Relaxed As Wife is Set to Get New Kidney
Crime boss Rocco Arico has had his strict curfew relaxed from 9 pm to 6 am to 1 am to 5 am following news that his wife is about to undergo a kidney transplant.
Phil Ivey Knocked Out of 2015 WSOP Main Event
One of the greatest modern day poker players, Phil Ivey, has busted out of the 2015 World Series of Poker Main Event.
Ivey's pair of nines were no match for another player's kings Thursday.
Third Time’s a Charm for ACR’s Million Dollar Sundays
Early last year when I was told that we’d be hosting a $1,000,000 GTD tournament, I had mixed feelings. It was a healthy mix of excitement and sheer terror.
Man Accused of Bringing Counterfeit Chips to Poker Tournament Indicted on Theft
TRENTON, NJ (Associated Press) - A North Carolina man accused of bringing millions of dollars in counterfeit poker chips to a tournament in New Jersey has been indicted on theft charges.
Yahoo Launches Daily Fantasy Sports Site: Will Take on DraftKings, FanDuel
Yahoo, long a leader in the season-long Fantasy Sports space, began offering Daily Fantasy Sports contests effective Wednesday (July 9, 2015). Yahoo has now positioned itself to compete with DFS juggernauts DraftKings and FanDuel.com, both of which have partnered with professional sports leagues and franchises.
Yahoo will first offer Major League Baseball Daily Fantasy contests then will expand into other sports such as the NFL.
Breaking News: Vulcun, AlphaDraft eSports Fantasy Sites Confirmed for DFSE
(Gambling911.com Fantasy Sports Wire) - Two of the biggest names in eSports Fantasy Sports – Vulcun and AlphaDraft – have now confirmed they will be speaking at next month’s Daily Fantasy Sports Expo (DFSE) in Miami Beach (August 6-7).
Six Reps From CBS Sports Fantasy on Hand at Daily Fantasy Sports Expo
(Gambling911.com Fantasy Sports Wire) - Jeffrey Koors, Manager of Project Management for Fantasy Products at CBS Sports will speak on project management as it applies to Daily Fantasy Sports affiliate programs. The session will be at the Daily Fantasy Sports Expo, taking place Aug 6-7, 2015 at the Miami Beach Convention Center.
Blackjack Remains a Hot Game Among Celebrities
Over the years online blackjack has proven to be a popular casino game among punters, and it appears that celebrities are not immune to the draw of one of Las Vegas’ most popular table games. Online blackjack information site OnlineBlackjack.com has been reporting on various celebrity encounters for the game over the past year, with washed up golfers and big screen superheroes getting in on the action.
Aaron Paul the Next Hans Solo? He’s Mum at World Series of Poker
“Breaking Bad” star Aaron Paul is rumored to be playing Hans Solo in an upcoming “Star Wars” spinoff. Paul is currently participating in the World Series of Poker Main Event and has yet to respond to said rumors.
He did, however, provide a hint on his Instagram page of the official “Star Wars” handle.
Gambino Crime Family Captain Appeals Guilty Verdict in Murder Over Spilled Drink
A Gambino crime family captain convicted in 2013 for the murder of two bar owners over a spilled drink is appealing the guilty verdict.
Bartolomeo “Bobby Glasses” Vernace was convicted of racketeering conspiracy spanning 1978 through 2011. Charges included heroin trafficking, robbery, loansharking, illegal gambling and the 1981 double homicide of bar owners Richard Godkin and John D’Agnese.
Italian Authorities Seize $1.7 Billion in Real Life ‘Godfather’ Case
Italian authorities have taken control of $1.76 billion from a Sicilian construction company believed to have ties to organized crime in Corleone.
The Corleone name became synonymous with the Italian Mafia thanks to the Francis Ford Coppola classic film “The Godfather” and its two sequels.
Unlike the “Godfather” fictional Coleones, the real-life Mafia family appears less interested in gambling enterprises and more interested in winning contracts of – drum roll please – honest businessmen.
Phil Mickelson Comments on Money Laundering Allegations… Sort of
GULLANE, Scotland (Associated Press) — Five-time major champion Phil Mickelson refused to comment on allegations linking him to an illegal gambling operation, saying Wednesday he is used to being an "object to be discussed."
2015 WSOP Main Event Payouts Announced: 1st Place Prize Lowest in Ten Years
World Series of Poker officials announced the payouts for this year’s Main event as a total of 6,420 have entered to create a prize pool of $60,348,000.
The first place prize of $7,680,021 may seem like a lot but it is the lowest since 2005.
Forbes: Why Daily Fantasy Sports is Taking Over
Forbes.com on Wednesday featured a piece on why Daily Fantasy Sports is taking over, and it sure seems that way.
Bernie Sanders US Presidential Odds: Creeps Up Five Points in Last 24 Hours
Democratic Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders campaign for President of the United States continues to gain momentum with a 5 point slashing of his odds over the past 24 hours at Sportsbook.ag. He was now listed at 20-1 odds of becoming the new U.S. President. Only Democratic frontrunner Hillary Clinton (+105), Republicans Jeb Bush (4-1), Scott Walker (10-1) and Marco Rubio (12-1) had shorter odds of winning.
Conor McGregor Says He Will Knock Out Chad Mendes in 2nd Round: Latest UFC 189 Odds
(Gambling911.com Sports Wire) - UFC President Dana White is claiming that fighter Conor McGregor tried to bet him $3 million he could knock out Chad Mendes.
McGregor is a -160 favorite to beat Mendes Saturday night at the highly anticipated UFC 189.
Man Accused of Cheating at Poker Game Now Charged With Murdering Accuser
A Minnesota man accused of cheating during a poker game Thursday night has now been charged with murder.
Police were called to the scene of Willy’s Bar in Coon Rapids around 12:41 am Thursday after a reported shooting. 29-year-old Rayontra Raydell McCall was found with gunshot wounds to his hand and chest. McCall was transported to Mercy Hospital where he later died.
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New Jersey Online Gambling Sites Hit by Cyber Attack: Bitcoin Ransom Demanded
New Jersey online gambling sites are not immune to cyber attacks that have long plagued offshore wagering companies and those based out of Europe. That was demonstrated this past weekend after four of the state’s Web casino sites were hit.
Man Who Blew Up Home Over Gambling Debts Wanted to Buy Ferrari Afterwards
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (Associated Press) — A man accused of blowing up his Indianapolis home for the insurance money, killing two neighbors and devastating a neighborhood in the process, told a former friend some days before the explosion that his house had blown up and that he wanted to buy a luxury car, the ex-friend testified Monday.
Mark Duckworth said Mark Leonard told him that strong winds had caused the explosion, but that the story didn't ring true.
US Presidential Odds Updated: Hillary Clinton Loses Ground, Bernie Sanders 25-1
Sportsbook.ag has released updated US Presidential odds with front runner Hillary Clinton now under EVEN odds for the first time and Democrat Bernie Sanders gaining some serious ground at 25-1.
What’s an Overlay in Daily Fantasy Sports Contests?
Occasionally you may come across Daily Fantasy Sports sites touting so-called “Overlay Alerts” in promoting one of their many contests.
An overlay in Daily Fantasy Sports is the difference between the total guaranteed prize pool being offered by a website and the actual number of paid entries. Said site has to put the money into the prize pool itself to make up for the difference.
Poker Players Continue to be Questioned in Slain Tycoon’s Death
Four poker players who remain suspects in the murder of a wealthy nightclub owner have been brought back for questioning.
The individuals reportedly owed a Bt4-million gambling debt to Thai tycoon Somyot Suthangkool.
The suspect list is not limited to just these poker players, however. Somyot's office had been handling 10 lawsuits, most of which were drug-related.
Women’s World Cup Final Costs Sportsbook a Fortune: Handle More than Doubled
Okay so Sportsbook.ag got slaughtered by Sunday’s Women’s World Cup Final, but the numbers still left a lasting impression.
Atlanta Could be Getting its First Casino
MGM Grand has its sights set on building a casino in downtown Atlanta.
Clark Dumont, a spokesperson for the company, confirmed to FOX 5 News that they have a "extremely preliminary" interest in developing a property in the downtown area.
"We have no active discussions on any sites," he said via e-mail. "The legislative and voter deliberation and voting process, for which we have deep respect, need to occur first."
Paddy Power: Greek Referendum ‘Wildly Wrong’
Online gambling website Paddy Power was so sure that the Greek people would vote in favor of austerity that they made early payouts to those who wagered on this likelihood.
Paddy Power was wrong as 61 percent of the Greek population overwhelmingly voted “no” for austerity.
PlayMLF.com to Become 360FantasyLive.com
Recently acquired PlayMLF.com is soon to be rebranded as 360FantasyLive.com.
Pay Per Head Poker Sites
When it comes to Pay Per Head and poker sites, one of the better offerings comes from our friends at payperhead.com. They offer an online poker site that is part of the Chico Poker Network.
'Crack Cocaine' Machines Help Make Bookies £1.6bn
Try as they might, those opposed to the so-called “crack cocaine of gambling fixed-odds betting terminals in the UK have had little luck getting rid of the machines….and with good reason.
Vanessa Selbst Favorite to Win 2015 World Series of Poker Main Event Top Female
Sportsbook.ag has Vanessa Selbst as the one to beat among the women at this year’s World Series of Poker Main Event, which kicked off Sunday. Her odds were set at 10-1.
