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Jay Farber and Tatjana Pasalic Get Dirty in Pickup Before WSOP Main Event
What does Jay Farber do when he is not at the poker table or in the club? He gets dirty with poker babe Tatiana Pasalic….real dirty. And this happens in the desert outside of Vegas. …in a pickup no less. Here were were thinking Croatian Pasalic was a real “clean” girl. Now we know otherwise.
Tory MP Zac Goldsmith Backed Bookie Fitzdares Limited Near Going Bust
An upstart bookie firm baked by Tory MP Zac Goldsmith is on the verge of going bust after losing £115,000 in the 12 months to June 30 last year.
Man Once Charged With Possession of 20,000 LSD Hits Wins WSOP Event
The first ever WSOP.com Online Championship has been won by Long Island City, New York resident Anthony Spinella, who long time Gambling911.com readers may recall was arrested back in October 2012 for possession of 20,000 LSD hits with intent to sell. The arrest occurred in Framingham, Massachusetts. Hopefully Spinella has turned his life around especially now that he has won $197,743.
“It feels good to win this,” Spinella said of the gold bracelet victory. “I’ve been playing for a long time now and always want to win one, so this really feels great.”
Investigation to be Launched Into Bet365 Skirting Around Live Betting Law
The online sports betting site Bet365 is forbidden from taking live bets over the Internet but that hasn’t stopped them from doing so using an interesting loophole, one that could ultimately get them into hot water.
The restrictions are in place in Australia.
PokerStars Launches Let California Play Pro Tour in the Golden State
ONCHAN, Isle of Man –PokerStars, the Amaya Inc. (Nasdaq: AYA; TSX: AYA) brand has announced that some of the world’s best-known poker players will tour around California this summer meeting with fans, playing in tournaments and games and raising money for charity as part of a campaign to create awareness and support for legislation to authorize and regulate online poker in California.
Police Chief Blows Funds From DEA Gambling at Casino: Faces Charges
WASHINGTON, Pennsylvania — (Associated Press) - A police chief who resigned after nearly 40 years as an officer in a southwestern Pennsylvania township faces an October non-jury trial on charges he blew $10,000 from a federal Drug Enforcement Administration fund at a casino.
Former Cecil Township chief John Pushak waived his right to be tried by a jury at a pretrial conference Thursday in Washington County, where he's now scheduled to stand trial starting Oct. 1.
Asian Tycoon Shot Dead Monday: Motive May Have Been Poker Debt
Thai former night-entertainment tycoon Somyot Suthangkool was shot dead Monday night with the motive likely stemming from a Bt4-million gambling debt four poker players owed him.
Other possible motives included his line of work as the owner of a lawyer's office and conflict over the purchase of a plot of land on which Rama IX Cafe was located.
Feds Won’t Appeal Poker Pro Paul Phua Gambling Case After Rights Violation
Federal prosecutors have confirmed they will not be appealing a judge’s dismissal of an illegal gambling case against wealthy businessman Paul Phua. Daniel Bogden, Nevada U.S. Attorney, confirmed this news to the Las Vegas Review Journal on Thursday.
LCB Brings Awareness to Gamblers with 2 New News Sections
Educating players is one of the main focuses of LCB. A smart gambler is a happy gambler and bringing the latest developments in the Casino industry is an important aspect of the site. Casino Warnings and Predatory Terms.
Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest Betting Odds 2015: How Many Will Chestnut Eat
(Gambling911.com Sports Betting Wire) – We already know reigning champion Joey Chestnut is going to win the legendary Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest this 4th of July. So instead of offering an unappetizing line on the winning, our friends at AceSportsbook.com have released odds on the OVER/UNDER number of hotdogs Chestnut will end up eating.
Philadelphia Mob Boss Set to Tell His Story in ‘Lost Lives and Forgotten Vows’
90’s Mob boss Ralph Natale will tell his story in “Lost Lives and Forgotten Vows”, due to be published in the Fall of 2016.
Natale ran the Philadelphia Mob during the mid-1990’s and would later serve 11 years behind bars for financing drug deals.
Witness Testifies Ex Blew Up Home That Killed Two to Pay Off Gambling Debts
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (Associated Press) — An Indianapolis woman whose house exploded, killing two people, testified Wednesday during her former boyfriend's trial that he was determined to burn the home down for insurance money and became angry when the first two attempts failed.
History is Made Today as WSOP Holds First-Ever Online Poker Tournament
LAS VEGAS -- Today is an historic day for Internet gambling.
For the first time ever, an online poker tournament will be an official bracelet event at the World Series of Poker (WSOP).
Officially 2015 WSOP Event #64, the three-day tourney, whick kicks off at noon local time today, Thursday, July 2, 2015, is a no-limit Texas hold 'em tournament with a buy-in of $1,000.
Odds of a Donald Trump Apology for Calling Mexicans ‘Rapists’: Pretty Good
Will businessman and now US Presidential candidate Donald Trump apologize for making disparaging comments about Mexicans? Gambling911.com believes an official apology will come before July 10 with odds of an apology at -115.
League of Legends Online Betting for US Customers Premiers July 4
The first US facing online sportsbook, appropriately named Sportsbook.ag (.com if you prefer) will be debuting eSports betting this weekend. League of Legends betting will now be a regular offering at Sportsbook.
Sportsbook.ag First US-Facing Sports Betting Site to Offer eSports Gambling
Sportsbook.ag has revealed it will begin offering betting on eSports following increasing demand to do so.
They will become the first US-facing online sports betting site to do so.
Gambino Crime Family 'Made Man' Guilty in Murder of Miami Subs Founder
After two days of deliberations, jurors have found alleged Gambino Family mobster Anthony “Big Tony” Moscatiello guilty in the murder of South Florida businessman and Miami Subs restaurant franchise founder Gus Boulis.
Moscatiello was found guilty of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit first-degree murder. He is facing the death penalty when sentenced on September 15.
Prosecutors claim that the Gambino Crime Family ordered Boulis killed over a dispute related to control over his SunCruz Casinos boat fleet.
Lawsuits Claim Abuse at Tribal Casinos: Card Counters Take Action
MASHANTUCKET, Conn. (Associated Press) — For gamblers skilled at counting cards, it can be especially risky to play at America's tribal casinos: Those who have gotten caught tell stories of seized winnings, wrongful detentions, or worse.
Casino bosses everywhere have ways of making so-called "advantage players" feel unwelcome, regularly tossing and blacklisting them. But gamblers have limited options to press claims of mistreatment at Native American-owned properties, which generally are shielded from lawsuits in outside courts by laws recognizing tribes' sovereignty.
Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open to Hold Four-Event Final: $7.5 Mil
HOLLYWOOD, Fla - The Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open (SHRPO) will return to the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla. July 30 – August 19, 2015. The series schedule, available on www.SHRPO.com, features an exciting line-up of tournament play, including the Big Four – a first ever four-event finale.
Attorney Who Led $300 Million Gambling Ring Wants Case Thrown Out
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Associated Press) - An attorney convicted of leading a $300 million gambling ring that used a veterans charity as a front is asking an appeals court to throw out his 6-year prison sentence.
'No Agenda' in Marco Rubio Backing of Adelson Web Gambling Bill, Candidate Says
Florida Senator and U.S. Presidential hopeful Republican Marco Rubio insists his recent support of a measure to ban most forms of online gambling at the federal level has nothing to do with the man who is pushing said legislation, GOP mega donor and casino magnate Sheldon Adelson.
The Restoration of America’s Wire Act, drafted by another Republican Presidential hopeful South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham and Utah Congressman Jason Chaffetz, was introduced in the U.S. Senate last week. Rubio brings much higher name recognition to that piece of legislation.
Sex, Drugs and Gambling: How to Pay for Your College Tuition
A shocking survey conducted by Save the Student revealed this week that one fifth of university students have had to resort to gambling, the drug trade and even prostitution to pay their skyrocketing tuition bills.
It’s Official: Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner Divorcing… Gambling to Blame
Compulsive gambling has destroyed yet another marriage: This time that of celebrity power couple Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner.
The two are splitting after 10 years of marriage but Gambling911.com had already reported the couple was toast earlier this month.
Casino Stocks Rise as on Good Macau News: Market Bloodbath Wednesday?
Tuesday we had the first good news surrounding the Macau gaming sector in quite some time as a number of casino companies with exposure there saw their stock prices rise.
Las Vegas Sands Corp, Wynn and MGM all witnessed upward momentum on Tuesday following news that the Chinese gambling enclave will start to relax visa requirements.
Betting in Macau has been in steep decline amid a government crackdown on corruption, with gambling revenue slipping 24% in the 12 months through May.
PokerStars Announces MicroMillions Championship 11
ONCHAN, Isle of Man –The 11th MicroMillions championship will take place from July 16-26 on PokerStars, the Amaya Inc. (Nasdaq: AYA; TSX: AYA) brand announced today. The popular micro stakes tournament series will feature $5 million in guaranteed prize money across 100 events.
Since the first ever event in 2012, MicroMillions has seen more than 13 million tournament entries, and paid out over $82 million from stakes as little as $0.11, making it the world’s most popular tournament poker series.
Dallas Mavs Owner, ‘Shark Tank’ Investor Takes a Chance With eSports Gambling
Dallas Mavericks owner and “Shark Tank” star Mark Cuban announced he has invested in Seattle-based eSports online gambling site UNIKRN, injecting a cool $7 million into the firm. The company’s total secured funding is now at $10 million.
In Remembrance of Jonathan Duhamel’s Psychotic Ex-Girlfriend
With Jonathan Duhamel winning the 2015 WSOP High Roller for One Drop event and nearly $4 million to go along with yet another bracelet, we can only hope that the 2010 World Series of Poker champ invests in a better home security system.
Phil Hellmuth Deprived of Bracelet 15 at High Roller for ONE DROP Final
Looking to win his record 15th World Series of Poker bracelet, Phil Hellmuth was leading the pack heading into Monday evening’s play at the Event #58: $111,111 High Roller for ONE DROP with only eight players remaining.
But it was not to be as he bowed out in 6th place taking home nearly $700,000 more and upping his 2015 World Series of Poker winnings to over $1 million thus far.
Hellmuth had already broken his own record for bracelet wins at a previous event at this year’s World Series of Poker.
Bitcoin Online Gambling Site Primedice Hacked for One Million Dollars
Bitcoin online gambling website Primedice.com claims it was hacked out of $1 million and has offered a reward to anyone who can locate the culprit and all stolen funds. The player reportedly exploited its random number generator last year. The site identified the alleged Bitcoin thief as one Hufflepuff. This individual was said to be betting upwards of $8,000 in bitcoin every second for hours.
“Our entire team was shocked that Hufflepuff continued to beat the house edge (1%) and stack up more and more profit over time,” a Primedice.com spokesperson said.
High Roller for ONE DROP to Pay Out Just Shy of $4 Million to Winner
It was determined on Monday that the 2015 WSOP High Roller for ONE DROP event will pay out $3,989,985 to the winner and just over $2.4 million to the 2nd place finisher.
As of Monday 5 pm local time, only 16 players were remaining. Among them: Daniel Coleman, winner of last year’s Big One for One Drop for $15,306,668 and self-proclaimed “hater of poker”.
