Gambling
Morningside Recovery Center: Stop Watching Woo and Put Away Sock Puppet!
Morningside Recovery Center, the national renowned rehab center that Gambling 911 revealed treated Poker pro Erick Lindgren to overcome his gambling addiction with a specified program for him allowing him to stay in control of the gambling which he does for a living has recently completed a survey which makes us think too many out there are thinking about resident MILF Jenny Woo (pictured).
Ashton Kutcher: ‘I Once Ran Nation's Biggest Sports Syndicate’
“Two and a Half Men” star Ashton Kutcher confessed in an interview with Esquire Magazine that he once ran the largest sports betting syndicate in the US.
Kutcher claimed he used his “dumb” persona to his advantage.
Ex-San Diego Mayor $1 Billion in Gambling Losses
Former San Diego Mayor Maureen O’Connor took $2 million from a nonprofit foundation to feed a gambling addiction in which she lost more than $1 billion over an eight-year period, federal prosecutors said Thursday.
Bitcoin Cryptocurrency Technology has Just Been Released.
BitMillions.com is the first fully automated and cheat-proof lottery system that features provably fair technology based on the Bitcoin Blockchain. It promises to revolutionize the online gambling industry.
US Feds, New Jersey to Argue Before Judge About Sports Betting in State
TRENTON (Associated Press) — New Jersey’s efforts to offer legal sports gambling are being put to the test in federal court.
Attorneys for the state and the U.S. Department of Justice are scheduled to argue Thursday in Trenton over whether a federal law restricting sports betting to four states is unconstitutional.
New Nevada Online Gambling Bill Gets Introduced in Assembly
(Associated Press) - A bill before the Nevada Assembly removes the final restrictions preventing online gambling’s full arrival.
Democratic Las Vegas Assemblyman William C. Horne introduced AB114 during the floor session Wednesday.
Horne says the bill eliminates a provision from last session’s online gambling bill requiring Nevada to wait for federal legalization.
Over the Topps: Pete Rose Stripped of All Time Hits Record
Topps Baseball Cards has stripped Pete Rose of his all-time hits record on Wednesday.
Rose hit 4,256 during his career but Topps will no longer acknowledge this accomplishment on the back of cards labeled “Career Chase”.
Baccarat Side-bets Approved by the Nevada Gaming Control Board
Baccarat is becoming the most popular casino table game worldwide with revenues well surpassing all other casino games.
The company who bought you Racing Card Derby has recently had their Baccarat sided bets, known as “Knockout Baccarat (KOB)” approved for use in Nevada by the Nevada Gaming Control Board. KOB has many benefits and introduces Ante & Wager bets to the regular game without changing the rules.
Nevada Senate Wants to Tax Profits of Internet Poker
CARSON CITY, Nev. (Associated Press) — The Nevada State Gaming Control Board is pushing for legislation in the Nevada Senate to tax the net profits of Internet poker tournaments.
Gaming Control Board Chairman A.G. Burnett presented the bill, SB9, to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary Tuesday.
Soccer Faces Epic Fight Against Match Fixing
(Associated Press) - The fortunes of popular soccer teams like Manchester United and showered millions in TV revenue on clubs that get into tournaments like Europe's Champions League.
Online Poker Akin to Pedophilia in Washington State: Lawmaker Wants Change
Class C felonies in the state of Washington include child molestation, multiple DWI offenses and drug dealing and – drum roll please – playing poker online.
That’s right. The state that just legalized marijuana usage criminalizes those who are caught playing poker on their computers and smartphones. It’s been this way for over 6 years now and you can thank former Governor Christine Gregoire for that one as part of her overzealous attempt to protect Tribal casinos in the state.
New Jersey Online Gambling Bill to be Voted on February 26
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (Associated Press) — New Jersey lawmakers plan to move quickly to adopt an Internet gambling bill now that Gov. Chris Christie has laid his cards on the table.
Zynga Shares Shoot Up Another 5 Percent Monday Morning
Zynga shares rose for a 5th straight session Monday in the wake of positive financial numbers and news that New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is willing to sign a bill into law this spring allowing Web gambling within that state’s borders.
Zynga’s stock has been bouncing back because of a short squeeze.
The stock was up over 12 percent by Friday’s closing bell.
Borgata to Offer Gambling on In-Room Televisions
Atlantic City – (Associated Press) - An Atlantic City casino says it will become the first casino in the United States to let hotel guests gamble from their rooms over the TV set.
The Borgata will offer its E-Casino to hotel guests starting Feb. 18.
It lets guests with player's cards set up electronic accounts and risk up to $2,500 a day. Slots and four kinds of video poker will be the first games offered.
Singapore Gets Black Eye in Wake of Football Match Fixing Scandal
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore has long cultivated a reputation as a clean, safe and regimented place to live and do business in a turbulent region, but the apparently major role of Singaporeans in a global football match-fixing scandal shows a seamy underside often out of view.
Mob Slayings Up in Montreal With Return of Vito Rizzuto
With mobster Vito Rizzuto out of prison for a mere four months, mob slaying are up in Montreal.
Nevada Governor Pushes for Interstate Online Gambling: NJ Rivalry
LAS VEGAS — (Associated Press) - Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval is using the low-grade rivalry between Las Vegas and Atlantic City to encourage lawmakers to pass a bill that could expand the state’s online gambling market nationwide.
The day after Republican New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie suggested that he’d be open to legalizing some form of Internet gambling, the Nevada Republican released a statement asking lawmakers to act quickly to ensure the state maintains its place as the nation’s leader in gambling regulation.
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¿por quá?Nevada Gaming Revenue Up 10 Percent
CARSON CITY, Nev. — (Associated Press) - December was a good month for Nevada casinos.
State gambling regulators reported Friday that casinos statewide took in a little over 10 percent more in gambling revenues during the month than they did in the same period a year ago.
The Nevada Gaming Control Board says casinos won about $943 million during the month, and the state collected more than $39 million based on that amount.
The state's share represents a more than 23.5 percent increase from the previous year.
Is Patti Hart Prepared to Step Down as IGT CEO for Jason Ader
Will Patty Hart Step Down From IGT For Team Jason Ader? That is the million dollar – or in this case, potentially multi-million dollar question – being asked as we are about to enter the middle part of February.
Christie Move on Internet Gambling Creates Huge Impact for Markets
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s move to conditionally approve legalizing Internet gambling in the state has resulted in a surge in share prices of publicly traded European i-Gaming companies.
PokerStars Content With Christie Decision on Internet Gambling
PokerStars, the world’s largest real money online poker site, expressed satisfaction with New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s conditional veto of an Internet gambling measure. PokerStars parent company has confirmed it is in negotiations to acquire the troubled Atlantic Club Casino and Hotel in Atlantic City.
IGT Proxy Fight: First Time Major Customers Enter Any Proxy Fight
In the July 16th, 1999 edition of Business Journal of San Jose Patty Hart of IGT claimed “Wringing more efficiency out of the organization is not what I do best. I’m a problem solver and team builder. I love talking to customers, employees, and engaging the outside world, not going to meeting after meeting to find out where we can take three seconds off our call times”.
Lesniak Expects Revised NJ Online Gambling Bill to be Passed by March 18
New Jersey state senator Raymond Lesniak, co-author of bill number 2578 to legalize online gambling within the state’s borders, was expected to act fast to address Governor Chris Christie’s concerns. The Governor enacted a conditional veto on Thursday whereby the bill is being sent back to the Assembly.
Chris Christie Conditional Veto of New Jersey Online Gambling Bill
(Associated Press) - Gov. Chris Christie has vetoed a bill that would have made New Jersey the third state to legalize gambling over the Internet, but he says he will support such a law if it were put on a 10-year trial period. (*Gambling911.com note: This is a conditional veto, meaning that Governor Christie will sign once amended)
IGT Urged to Immediately Commence ‘Dutch Auction’ Tender Offer
Orange Capital, LLC issued an open letter to the Chairman of the Board of International Game Technology (IGT). *Note that Jason Ader is being represented by top PR FIRM 5WPR (www.5wpr.com)
Orange Capital, LLC, a New York based investment firm, has issued the following open letter (text below) to the Board of Directors of International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) in response to the Company’s recent share price performance and election contest with the Ader Group:
All Eyes on Chris Christie as D-Day is Here
Today, February 7, 2013, is D-Day for online gambling in New Jersey.
Will Governor Chris Christie sign off on a bill legalizing what is currently a multi-billion dollar industry worldwide but technically remains “illegal” in the States?
Nevada has passed an intrastate law allowing for Web cardrooms. New Jersey neighbor Pennsylvania is considering doing the same.
Chris Christie to Turn in ‘Homework’ Assignment re Online Gambling Bill
Talk about keeping everyone on edge.
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has once again waited until the final minute to make a decision regarding Internet gambling.
It was almost two years ago that Christie vetoed a bill that would have allowed New Jersey residents to place bets online within the state’s borders.
Chris Christie has Under 24 Hours to Decide on Internet Gambling
Regulated online gambling in the state of New Jersey will help protect children, so says the Poker Players Alliance.
Various groups have come out to express support for Web gambling in the state including Atlantic City’s biggest union.
Asia Soccer Match-Fixing Investigation Intensifies
Singapore - (Reuters) - Gambling houses in Southeast Asia form the foundation for organized crime gangs to generate huge profits from sports match-fixing, according to Chris Eaton, ex-FIFA head of security and director of Qatar's International Centre for Sport Security.
