Gambling News
iDate 2013 in Las Vegas to Feature Google, CBS News, Federal Trade Commission
Those in the gambling sector might be interested in attending iDate 2013 in Las Vegas this coming month (January 16-19, 2013). Don’t be fooled by the name. One of the best presentations at their recent Miami event was from search engine giant Bing.com. Anyone who is even slightly involved in SEO or affiliate marketing should consider attending. And, yes, Google will be there.
Is Joey Porter Really a Degenerate Gambler Deadbeat
TMZ.com this week posted a story on NFL superstar Joey Porter being a degenerate gambler and a deadbeat to boot.
Astrologer Enlisted to Help Poker Pro Daniel Negreanu Find Love (Video)
One of the most famous poker players, Daniel Negreanu, is set to appear on the Bravo reality series “Millionaire Matchmaker”.
Patti Stanger founded the Beverly Hills-based "Millionaire's Club" in 2000 to cater to wealthy men looking for partners. In the episode featuring the Canadian poker icon, Stanger enlists a psychic to help find Daniel true love.
And Negreanu may have been tapping into his inner Nostradamus last month.
The poker pro tweeted in November:
Americas Cardroom Tops Online Poker Payment Processing Report
The $1 million in guaranteed money that's on the line in Americas Cardroom's Online Super Series this January will be paid out in record time, if this month's payment processing report is any indication.
New Jersey Potential for Legalized Online Poker Causes Zynga Shares to Slide
Zynga’s shares fell 3 percent as lawmakers almost unanimously voted for a bill that would allow online gambling in New Jersey. Next stop, Governor Chris Christie’s desk where there appears to be a better than 50 percent chance he will sign off on the measure.
Leagues, NCAA Can Move Forward With New Jersey Sports Betting Suit
NEWARK, N.J. - Four major professional sports leagues and the NCAA are poised to move forward with their legal fight over New Jersey's plans to allow sports gambling.
That comes after a judge on Friday rejected arguments that the leagues couldn't prove they would be harmed if the state proceeds with the plans.
Poker Maximus IV Announced by Carbon Poker
As part of Carbon Poker’s exciting new MTT schedule, Poker Maximus IV will be running this coming February 7th - 17th, incorporating 37 events, with over $1.2m in GTD prizes!
Online Poker Bill Reintroduced in California
A bill to legalize online poker in the state of California was reintroduced by State Sen. Roderick Wright (D-Los Angeles).
SB 51 would allow for five year licenses to be handed out to Indian Tribes, poker clubs, horse racing associations and others.
Wright has presented similar bills since 2009, none of which made it through to the Senate committee.
Tribal casino operators still expressed frustration over the current draft legislation.
PokerStars Becomes One of First Regulated Online Poker Companies in Germany
ONCHAN, ISLE OF MAN – PokerStars announced today that it has become one of the first regulated online poker operators in Germany, having been granted a license from the German state of Schleswig-Holstein.
PokerStars will soon offer real money cash games and tournaments under the new license, enabling players to test their poker skills against the global community of online poker players for fun and for profit.
Playtech May Complicate William Hill Takeover of Sportingbet
LONDON (Reuters) - British bookmaker William Hill has rejected a claim by joint venture partner Playtech that it should share in the benefits of a planned takeover of online gambling group Sportingbet.
The intervention by software group Playtech has complicated a deals seen as pivotal in the overseas expansion of William Hill, Britain's largest bookmaker.
William Hill is spending 454 million pounds to acquire Sportingbet's Australian operations and an option to buy its business in Spain.
Hero Poker Eyeing New Networks: Temporarily Closes and Transfers Accounts
Hero Poker doesn’t appear to be completely done as the company’s CEO claims he will at some point move his website to another poker network.
7Red Sports Alive and Kicking Despite Reported BetIslands Purchase
A representative for 7Red Sports insists his company has nothing to do with beleaguered BetIsland and it is business as usual.
An individual representing himself as the owner of now defunct BetIslands.com announced earlier in the month that his sportsbook had just purchased 7Red Sports.
Pros Could Start Buying Up Condos in NYC, Philly With NJ Online Poker
With news Thursday that the New Jersey Senate had passed a bill to legalize online gambling by a margin of 33-3, one has to wonder about a positive economic impact that may not have initially been entered into the equation: a real estate boom!
New Jersey Senate Gives Final Approval to Internet Gambling Bill
As was to be expected, the New Jersey Senate voted in favor of a bill legalizing Internet gambling in the Garden State.
S1565, an act authorizing Internet wagering at Atlantic City casinos under certain circumstances and amending and supplementing the "Casino Control Act", P.L.1977, c.110 (C.5:12-1 et seq.). passed in the Senate almost unanimously, 33-3.
William Hill Acquires Sportingbet: Expands Into Australia
LONDON - (Reuters) - William Hill, Britain's largest bookmaker, expanded into the large Australian gambling market when it and partner GVC Holdings agreed a 485 million pound ($789 million) deal for Sportingbet on Thursday.
William Hill is paying 454 million pounds for its share of the deal - giving it Sportingbet's Australian operation and an option to acquire its Spanish business.
Smaller partner GVC will take on the remaining businesses, which are in countries where regulation is less clear cut and investment risks are higher as a consequence.
Breaking News: Online Gambling Bill to Receive Final Approval Today
ATLANTIC CITY — (Associated Press) - New Jersey lawmakers are expected to give final approval Thursday (December 20, 2012) to a bill legalizing Internet gambling within the state's borders.
Hero Poker Latest to Leave Merge Network: Player Accounts to be Transferred
As the Merge Gaming Network continues its consolidation process as a means of becoming more lean and stronger, the latest skin to make an exit in so many weeks is the boutique online poker room, Hero Poker.
PokerStars and Casino Gran Madrid to Open New Poker Room
Onchan, Isle of Man - PokerStars, the world’s largest online poker site, has reached an agreement with Casino Gran Madrid, the biggest casino in Spain, for a new state-of-the-art PokerStars-branded poker room at Casino Gran Madrid, which will deliver the highest-quality live poker experience.
Bodog Poker Announces Anonymous Poker Series
To celebrate the Bodog Poker Network’s (BPN) creation of the first network made in Asia for Asia, Bodog will embark on a year-long poker series in 2013. The Anonymous Poker Series will comprise of both live and online events, to showcase the BPN’s unique product offering. January 2013 will also see the BPN’s newest B2B partners join the network.
WSOP Europe Moving to Paris in 2013
The WSOPE announced this week that it will have a new venue in 2013 – beautiful Paris, France. The World Series of Poker Europe had been hosted in Cannes, France over the past two seasons.
Defense Rests in High Profile Philadelphia Mob Trial
PHILADELPHIA (Associated Press) — They won’t be going home for Christmas, but several accused mobsters appeared upbeat Wednesday as their racketeering trial in Philadelphia nears an end.
Black Chip Poker Announces New Time Bank Feature
The latest online poker site to join the Winning Poker Network is letting everyone slow things down when facing a difficult decision. Black Chip Poker has just announced its new Time Bank feature, available in all tournaments and at all cash tables. The Time Bank gives players extra time to decide whether to fold, call, raise, or go all in, and it's available at all poker tables—including cash tables and tournaments.
Full Tilt Poker Head Howard Lederer Forfeits $1.25 Mil, Several Properties
Howard Lederer, the one time part owner of Full Tilt Poker, has settled with the US Government, agreeing to forfeit $1.25 million in bank accounts and a number of real estate properties.
BetCRIS.com Announces Major Acquisition
San Jose, Costa Rica -- BetCRIS.com, one of the leaders in the online gaming industry, announced the acquisition of all BookMaker.eu non-US accounts.
Cash Transfers to be Reinstated at Lock Poker at Start of January
Lock Poker announced on Tuesday it was in the final stages of re-implementing its popular cash transfer deposit and withdrawal methods with a target date two weeks from today (or early January 2013).
888Sport Stops Taking Sports Bets From Australia
888Sports.com announced on Tuesday it will no longer be taking sports bets from those customers residing in Australia. The company will continue to offer online poker to those living in Australia.
Affiliates of 888Sport.com received the following email:
PartyPoker Now 2nd Most Trafficked Poker Network with Bwin Transition Complete
Following the completed integration of Bwin on the PartyPoker network, Party has now surpassed Full Tilt Poker as the 2nd most trafficked online poker network in the world, according to tracking site PokerScout.com.
Federal Judge Wants Leagues to Show Potential for ‘Damage’ by NJ Sports Betting
A Federal judge will decide Friday (December 21, 2012) whether the professional sports leagues and NCAA have legal standing to bring a suit against the state of New Jersey, which has announced its intention to begin licensing sports betting operations the early part of next month. New Jersey. Governor Chris Christie earlier in the year signed into law a measure that would legalize sports betting in the Garden State.
Antigua Disappointed with WTO ‘Nonaction’ Against US re Online Gambling Dispute
GENEVA, Switzerland – Antigua and Barbuda has told the World Trade Organization (WTO) that it is disappointed that it has not been allowed to raise its ongoing dispute with the United States on Internet gambling, despite the matter being before the world body for many years.
Antigua and Barbuda’s High Commissioner to London, Carl Roberts, addressing the WTO Dispute Settlement Body on Monday, said that the Baldwin Spencer administration had submitted to the WTO Secretariat a request for the matter to be included on the agenda for deliberation.
BetIslands.com, EZ Street and 7RedSports.com to Shut Down: 'Money Man' Pulls Out
SBRForum.com confirmed Tuesday morning what many hard core sports bettors already feared, that BetIslands.com will be shutting down and stiffing its relatively small but high end customer base.
