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Massachusetts State Senate Considers Gambling Compact With Tribe
BOSTON -- (Associated Press) - The state Senate is expected to vote soon on a casino compact signed by Gov. Deval Patrick and the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe.
Absolute Poker Exec Brent Beckley Gets 14 Month Prison Sentence
NEW YORK (Reuters) - An owner of Absolute Poker, one of the three largest Internet poker companies, was sentenced to 14 months in prison on Monday after admitting to deceiving banks over the processing of gambling proceeds.
Brent Beckley, 32, joined Costa Rica-based Absolute Poker in 2003 and became its head of payment processing. Last December, he pleaded guilty in Manhattan federal court to conspiring to break U.S. laws against gambling on the Internet. He also pleaded guilty to a charge of conspiracy to commit bank fraud and wire fraud.
First Family of Poker’s Barry Shulman Talks WSOP, Blasts Dealers and Rival Jamie Gold
Are the Shulmans the First Family of Poker?
At the recent World Series of Poker (WSOP) in Las Vegas, three members of the Shulman family each made the final table of a WSOP tournament--in the same week!
That's never been done before in the history of the WSOP.
In the same week, Barry Shulman, his wife Allyn and their son Jeff all made final tables, with Allyn the only one in the family to go on to win a tournament.
In her case it was the WSOP seniors tournament, which was open to men and women aged 50 or older.
South Point Poker Would Move Away From Zen Gaming Network: Launch Planned for Fall
South Point Poker anticipates being the first “real money” intrastate online poker site in the US with a launch expected by fall.
Maine Newest Casino’s Future in Doubt following Development Permit Nullification
PORTLAND, Maine (Associated Press) - The immediate future of Maine's newest casino is in doubt.
Department of Environmental Protection officials and the Attorney General's Office were meeting Monday and discussing what course of action to take after a judge nullified a development permit for the Oxford Casino less than two months after the casino opened in the western Maine town of Oxford.
Zynga Gets Bids to Offer ‘Real Cash’ Online Poker
GTECH G2 and Playtech confirmed to have submitted bids to provide the social giant Zynga Poker with a real cash online poker platform, according to eGaming Review Magazine Monday.
Last week, Zynga founder Mark Pincus (pictured) confirmed the social media firm was exploring “real money” online poker ventures.
John Tierney Claims Challenged Court Order Comforted Him re Relative’s Gambling Biz
Massachusetts Congressman John Tierney continues to insist he had no idea his relatives were involved in an illegal gambling ring, citing a court order allowing his brother-in-law Robert Eremian to return to the Caribbean in 2002 to serve as a software consultant to a legal offshore betting operation.
London Olympics 2012 Betting Odds – Bookmaker Offers 315 Options
Bookmaker.eu was offering 315 plus different betting options on the upcoming London Olympics 2012 with odds on such events as Men’s Basketball, Men’s and Women’s Volleyball, Water Polo, Badminton, the Triathlon, Soccer, just to name a few. Bets can be placed here with qualified new customers receiving up to US$500 in FREE CASH.
Macau Murder Spate Worrisome as Growth Slows in Casino Mecca
HONG KONG (Reuters) - In Macau, three murders in the past two weeks have raised fears that violent crime is growing more common at the same time as the island's casino operators are struggling with slower growth.
Revenues Way Up at 32Red: Will Enter Italy Market
Shares at 32Red have risen 3.3 percent, valuing the company at £30 million following an upbeat forecast of full year revenues.
Its first half revenues rose 50 percent to to £16.5 million. The Gibraltar-based betting firm, backed by Gervais Williams’ Diverse Income Trust, says it plans to launch online gambling websites in the lucrative Italian market.
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie: Meadowlands Casino Talk a ‘Waste of Time’
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (Associated Pres) While New Jersey lawmakers heard pros and cons Thursday on the prospect of casino gambling at the Meadowlands, Gov. Chris Christie, who opposes the idea, called the discussion futile.
"I think any conversation about extending gaming to the northern part of the state or any place else in the state is a waste of time," Christie said at an unrelated bill-signing in Trenton. "As a practical political matter, it's not going to happen."
Mass Congressman John F. Tierney Under Fire for Dining at Antiguan Bookie’s Home
“Dinner at my wife’s brother’s house. I don’t think that people would think that’s extraordinary,” Massachusetts Congressman John F. Tierney said at a recent news conference.
That is unless your brother-in-law just happens to be Bobby Eremian, one of the first men to set up an offshore sports betting company on the island of Antigua where Tierney and his wife were invited guests.
Nevada Senator: “Online Poker Legislation on the Front Burner”
Nevada Sen. Dean Heller insists that online poker legislation at the federal level is “on the front burner” following reports that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid had already drafted a measure along with Arizona Republican Senator Jon Kyl.
South Carolina Man Arrested for Killing Wife, Gambling Associate
Columbia, S.C. – (Associated Press) - Investigators say they have charged a man with killing his wife and his colleague in a gambling business in his upscale suburban Columbia home.
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said 42-year-old Brett Parker turned himself in Friday after two murder charges were filed more than three months after the killings.
Lott says Parker shot his 44-year-old wife, Tammy, then picked up another gun and shot 46-year-old Brian Capnerhurst on April 13. Arrest warrants say Parker then tried to make it look like he was being robbed.
Poker Pro Michael MIzrachi Accuses Giorgio Medici of Welching on WSOP Side Bet
Poker pro Michael Mizrachi has accused fellow player Giorgio Medici of refusing to pay on a World Series of Poker bracelet bet.
Mizrachi posted a series of Twitter messages claiming that Medici has said he is now filing for bankruptcy and is unable to pay the said side bet.
He also noted that Medici has allegedly behaved in such a matter in the past.
Michael Mizrachi @TheGrinder44
Dark Knight Rises Box Office Odds Scrapped in Wake of Mass Shooting
Oddsmakers at Bookmaker.eu have cancelled further betting on the weekend opening box office receipts for “Dark Knight Rises” following a shooting rampage at an Aurora, Colorado movie theatre late Thursday night during a screening of the film.
A gunman identified as James Holmes, 24, of Aurora, Colorado, killed 12 and injured 38 during the shooting rampage. A 3-month old baby was among those sustaining an injury during the attack.
Many theatres have since yanked screenings of the film following the incident.
PokerStars Macau Announces Final Two Special Asia “Player of the Year” Festivals in 2012
MACAU, CHINA – July 20 – PokerStars Macau today announced that it has added two more special events to the 2012 Asia Player of the Year season. The Macau Poker Cup Championship (MPCC) will take place from September 7-16, while the inaugural APPT: Asia Championship of Poker (ACOP) is scheduled for October 26 to November 11. Both events will be held at the Grand Waldo Entertainment Complex.
The Macau Poker Cup Championship (MPCC) is the annual finale for Asia’s premier poker series and will feature a HKD $20,000 buy-in Main Event that has a HKD $4.5 million guarantee.
BetED.com Head Gets 2 Years Probation in ‘Blue Monday’ Online Gambling Conviction
Darren Wright, the 43-year-old head of now defunct online gambling outfit BetED.com, has been given two years probation for his role in running the establishment.
Wright was charged with bank fraud and aiding and abetting in regard to running an illegal gambling operation.
Meadowlands Casino ‘Inevitable’
Meadowlands Racetrack Operator Jeff Gural appeared on 'NJ Today' with host Mike Schneider and explained that he has been in talks with an established gaming company in regard to the topic of expanded gaming at the Meadowlands.
"I think it is inevitable that you will see casino gambling (at the Meadowlands)," Gural said. "I would be lying if I [didn't say] one of my motivations for doing this (taking over the Meadowlands Racetrack) was that I think there will be casino gambling at some point."
Former Arizona Legislator Convicted in Casino Gambling Scheme Charged with Impersonating Son
SAN DIEGO – (Associated Press) - California prosecutors say a former Arizona legislator who went to prison in a 1990 corruption scandal used his son's identity to get a California ID card and real estate license so he could work as a broker and teach a real estate class.
U-T San Diego reported Thursday that Don Kenney has been charged with five felonies including perjury, forgery and impersonating his son, a Washington state attorney.
Betting on the London Olympics 2012: Go Offshore, As Vegas Wimps Out
Looking to place a bet on the upcoming Olympic Games in London?
You'll have to go offshore to do so.
The gambling capital of the world--Las Vegas--won't allow its sportsbooks to accept wagers on the Olympics.
Never fear, however.
Bookmakers May Become Extinct Like the Dinosaurs
The Ice Age killed off the dinosaurs and it appears the Internet may soon kill off the bookmakers.
What is widely considered the second oldest industry in the world after prostitution, bookies throughout Ireland have had to contend with the Internet and turnover numbers that have seen a massive 19 per cent decline during the first half of 2012.
Talks Regarding Gambling Expansion in Maryland Continue
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — (Associated Press) - Gov. Martin O’Malley and House Speaker Michael Busch on Wednesday proposed allocating some gambling revenue in a way to help offset losses that a Prince George’s County casino could cause for Baltimore and Anne Arundel County.
Estrellas Poker Tour is Coming to San Sebastian
The fourth stop of the Estrellas Poker Tour is in one of Spain’s most beautiful cities, San Sebastian, in the heart of the Basque country. This new penultimate event of the third season of the Estrellas Poker Tour will be taking place take place from July 23 -29 in the installations of the at Casino Kursaal.
Ring Fencing Policy at iPoker Network Clarified
The world’s 3rd largest online poker network (and sometimes 2nd as a result of alternating positions with rival PartyPoker), iPoker, has attempted to clarify its policy on ring-fencing for its dozens of online poker skins.
Individual skins will be subject to “partial” ring-fencing should they fail to meet predetermined performance criteria.
Barack Obama to be Re-Elected as US President Chances at 58 Percent
Intrade.com, an online betting prediction market, has Barack Obama at just over 58 percent to be reelected as President of the US.
Churchill Downs Applies for Online Poker License
Kentucky’s Churchill Downs is the latest entity to apply for an online poker license in the state of Nevada.
The Silver State became the first to legalize online poker late last year and has been accepting applications over the past few months.
Churchill Downs, which currently offers legalized horse betting on the Web, already signaled its interest in offering Internet poker after purchasing the media venture Bluff Magazine earlier in the year.
If approved, Churchill Downs would be permitted to offer legal “real money” online poker within the state of Nevada.
78-Year-Old Poker Icon Doyle Brunson Loses Third Scooter, Flies Off Escalade
Poker legend Doyle Brunson continues to be as reckless as ever and we here at Gambling911.com love him for it.
This time the 78-year-old 10-time World Series of Poker bracelet winner lost a third scooter after it broke loose and flew off his Escalade into heavy traffic.
Casino Mogul, Political Donor Sheldon Adelson Lashes Out Over Prostitution Claims
(AP) Las Vegas Sands Corp. chief and leading Republican political donor Sheldon Adelson is firing back at his former Macau casino executive's claim that Adelson personally approved prostitution at company properties in the Chinese gambling enclave.
Jesse Silvia the WSOP October Nine Chip Leader: Talks Phil Ivey (Video)
Jesse Silvia, who leads in chips coming into the World Series of Poker Final this October, sat down with PokerNews.com to talk about life before and after “Black Friday” and what makes Phil Ivey the “greatest poker player” out there.
