Gambling News
Gambling Industry Could Get Burned if Bernie Sanders is Elected President
Followers of Bernie Sanders, the Vermont senator running for the Democratic nomination for President of the United States, show their support with the slogan "Feel the Bern."
Patchwork of Laws Poses Legal Quicksand for DraftKings, Other DFS Sites
SEATTLE (Associated Press) — The New York attorney general's decision that daily fantasy sports betting sites FanDuel and DraftKings are illegal gambling operations in his state is a blow to the companies, but the multibillion-dollar industry could have more legal headaches yet to come.
Online Casino Operators Await Extradition From Israel: Behind ‘Biggest’ Hacking
Online casino operators - Gery Shalon and Ziv Orenstein – await extradition following news of further charges in a hacking scheme that affected both JP Morgan and the Dow Jones Industrial.
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Joe McKeehen Wins 2015 World Series of Poker Main Event
LAS VEGAS (Aassociated Press) — Pennsylvania poker pro Joe McKeehen never gave up his lead in the World Series of Poker's championship event, and took home $7.68 million Tuesday night as the victor.
DraftKings, FanDuel Ordered to Shut Down
NEW YORK (AP) — New York's attorney general on Tuesday ordered the daily fantasy sports companies DraftKings and FanDuel to stop accepting bets in the state, saying their operations amount to illegal gambling.
American Gaming Association and FBI Team Up to Help Catch Some Bad Guys
The American Gaming Association, high off its chest pumping move to have powerhouse Daily Fantasy Sports companies kicked out of Nevada, has announced a joint collaboration with the FBI to go after illegal gambling operators.
MLB Commissioner on track for Pete Rose decision before end of year
(AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred remains on track to decide Pete Rose's application for reinstatement by the end of next month.
Then Cincinnati's manager, Rose agreed in 1989 to a lifetime ban from baseball after an MLB investigation concluded he bet on games involving the Reds while managing and playing. Rose applied for reinstatement in September 1997 and met with Commissioner Bud Selig in November 2002, but Selig never ruled on Rose's application.
Manfred succeeded Selig in January, and Rose again applied to end the ban. Manfred met with Rose on Sept. 24.
Nightlife Mogul Sam Nazarian Gives Up on Gambling License
LAS VEGAS (Associated Press) — Nevada gambling regulators won't have Los Angeles nightlife mogul Sam Nazarian to scrutinize anymore.
The Nevada Gaming Control Board recommended Wednesday to allow the entrepreneur to sell his 10 percent stake in the SLS Las Vegas casino-hotel on the Las Vegas Strip and withdraw his application for a gambling license. The recommendation would need separate Gaming Commission approval.
New Director of eBusiness Appointed on Isle of Man
Jonathan Mills has been appointed the Isle of Man’s new Director of e-Business with immediate effect. He has over 30 years of experience within e-Business and is already familiar with the Isle of Man.
‘Shrimp Boy’ at Center of Mob Gambling Ring Say Prosecutors
The trial of Raymond “Shrimp Boy” Chow,55, in a racketeering and murder-for-hire case began in San Francisco Monday.
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Software Exec Neil Blumenfield Tells G911 He is Computing a Way to Win WSOP Main Event
LAS VEGAS -- If it wasn't for the presence of 72-year-old Pierre Neuville of Belgium at the final table of the World Series of Poker Main Event--which resumes Sunday--the oldest player at the table would be 61-year-old Neil Blumenfield of San Francisco.
Blumenfield, a Silicon Valley software company executive, is no stranger to the WSOP Main Event. Three years ago, he finished in 285th place in the WSOP's signature event, earning nearly $35,000.
Three Remaining at WSOP Final: Max Steinberg Eliminated
LAS VEGAS — (Associated Press) - Well-heeled Max Steinberg who has made tailored suits his trademark at poker tables populated with hoodies and sneakers won't need to find another suit for day three of the World Series of Poker finale.
And the 2015 Battle of Malta Winner Is....
Nicolas Proust has won the 2015 Battle of Malta and a cool €165,000 that comes with it. That low €550 really paid off.
The only drawback to winning, Proust couldn’t participate in all the great parties associated with BOM as the poker continued way into the early morning hours, beyond the time we were even out partying.
The 29-year-old former tennis coach from France is now etched in the Maltese history books for claiming the title at the biggest live poker tournament ever held on Malta.
Battle of Malta Final Table Dwindling Down With Three Remaining
The Battle of Malta Final table is starting to dwindle down with just three players left.
Hendrik Koops Henrik Jacobsen and Nicolas Proust
Nicolas Proust has won around $20,000 on the live circuit to date. The other two players have barely registered in live tournaments. Each is guaranteed to win at least €70,200 from this tournament.
Restore Americas Wire Act Gets Another Hearing for December
Gambling magnate Sheldon Adelson’s pet project, Restore Americas Wire Act or RAWA, will receive a second hearing in December.
World Series of Poker Down to Six Players
LAS VEGAS (Associated Press) — The man to beat at the World Series of Poker Main Event had an unrivaled tower of chips by night's end and luck on his side.
WSOP 2015 Final Table Dwindling Down
LAS VEGAS (Associated Press) — Call him the dream-slayer. Joe McKeehen, the 24-year-old poker pro from Pennsylvania who held an enormous lead going into the final World Series of Poker matchup, ousted Italy's Federico Butteroni late Sunday leaving seven players left to battle for a $7.6 million top prize.
First Female to Ever Make Battle of Malta Final Table is Finland's Anne Meri
Add Finland’s Anne Meri among poker’s female players to watch as she has landed a spot at the final table of Battle of Malta 2015. She is the first female poker player to do so since the event’s inception four years ago.
The country makeup for this year’s final has five Scandinavians (two Norwegians, one from Denmark and Meri from Finland). What happened to all those Swedes?
The rest of the Final Table is made up of an Italian, Israeli, a Frenchman and Bulgarian.
The BOM2015 Final Table is…
Uri Gilboa: 8,520,000
Henrik Jacobsen: 6,640,000
Bookies Fare Well for Week 9 NFL But Miss With Patriots Cover
Bookies made out well in Week 9 of the NFL despite a New England cover with 75 percent of the backing.
New England had to cover a rather lofty number of 14 and managed to win by 17. Most books had the Patriots as the single most wagered on side.
Others had Green Bay, who not only failed to cover, they lost outright versus Carolina.
Battle of Malta After Parties - Sky Club Lounge Photos
Talk about a fabulous party, our good friend Ivonne from PokerListings.com helped organize one of the best parties we have been to at the just reopened Sky Club Lounge (and by "just reopened" we are talking the night we were there).
We will have so many photos below from this great party so enjoy and be sure to register for Battle of Malta 2016 here
Bookie Beat Down: Packers, Patriots, Steelers Could Provide the Dagger
Yesterday’s bookie beat down was more of a beat down of the gambler as Alabama came through with a decisive win over underdog LSU. The Tigers had amassed around 75% to 80% of the public love coming into this game.
Today it’s the Packers, Patriots and Steelers that will have bookies sweating.
Day 5 Coverage of Battle of Malta 2015: Final Table Determined
It's the "final" day of Battle of Malta with a Final Table possibly decided as early as dinner time but more likely before midnight.
Depending on the time it is determined, there could be a final table played out on Monday as casino rules in Malta dictate closure at 5 am.
The folks from PokerListings.com outdid themselves with another fabulous party Saturday night as the Sky Club Lounge reopened its doors just for the Battle of Malta.
Battle of Malta 2015: The Best Parties on the Tournament Circuit
Our Day 4 coverage of Battle of Malta CONTINUES HERE but away from the tables the folks from PokerListings.com are doing things up right with some of the hottest parties we have ever been to. We have tons of great photos from one of those parties at Malta's fabulous Club 22 below.
Battle of Malta Live Coverage Day 4: Meet This Year's Bubble Boy
Our Day 4 live coverage from the Battle of Malta has just kicked off. Be sure to check out these useful links below for all the previous action and party photos. This event is organized and run by our friends at PokerListings.com
Check Out Day Three Action of BOM2015 Here
Punta Cana Poker Classic 2015 to Pay Out $185,615 to First Place Winner
San Jose, Costa Rica – Cards are flying at the Punta Cana Poker Classic as players in Day 2 look to stack their chips to the final table on Sunday.
Battle of Malta Day 3 Live: Ho No! Maria Busts Out
Our Day 3 coverage of Battle of Malta will be appearing below.
Check Out Day Two Action of BOM2015 Here
Check Out Day One Action of BOM2015 Here
Where to Stay While in Malta for BOM2016 as 2015 Event Shatters Records
Battle of Malta 2015 has already shattered all records – including becoming the biggest poker tournament in Malta history - so it is time to start thinking about BOM2016 and what to look forward to while here. Battle of Malta is considered the leading low buy-in stand alone poker tournament in the world. You can learn more about this fabulous tournament and register here.
Day 1B of Punta Cana Poker Classic Now Underway in Dominican Republic
San Jose, Costa Rica – Action is now underway on the poker tournament floor of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in the Dominican Republic as the 2015 Punta Cana Poker Classic resumed play today at 3pm local time.
All players from yesterday that made it to Day 2 can take advantage of a dozen pools, a spectacular beach, a world-class golf course, and more. Day 1B continues all day, with those who survive joining the 84 players who made it through Day 1A.
Poker Pro Dwyte Pilgrim Accused of Hustling Players
A poker pro, Dwyte Pilgrim, has been publicly accused of defaulting on a loan and vehemently refusing to pay.
New Jersey Resorts Casino Online Scratch Cards and a Chance to Win $2 Million
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The only catch is that you must be physically located in the state of New Jersey in order to obtain your scratch cards. Those visiting or traveling through the state can get theirs. It’s all about being able to access the site, which cannot be done for real money if your IP is detected outside of New Jersey’s borders.
