Gambling
Gambling News: Did Congressman John F. Tierney Knew about Sports Betting Business
This is the latest gambling news as published June 29, 2012 during the overnight and early morning hours including breaking news that Massachusetts Representative John F. Tierney may have known about his brother-in-law’s offshore sports betting business. Wife Patricia was convicted of aiding her brothers in running the Antigua-based operation. Please follow us on Twitter here for up-to-the-minute breaking news.
Gambling News – Bookies, Bettors Thrilled That Late NFL Games Pushed Back 10 Minutes
This is the latest gambling news as published June 28, 2012 during the 4 pm EST hour. Please follow us on Twitter here for up-to-the-minute breaking news.
Sports Bettors, Bookies Alike Rejoice Over Sunday Late NFL Games Being Pushed Back 10 Minutes
Top Macau Casino Tycoon Bludgeoned With Sticks, Hammer
(UPI) - A top casino magnate was bludgeoned by six men in his own casino in Macau, China, an attack police say is reminiscent of Macau's violent history.
Casino hotel investor Ng Man-sun was dining in the restaurant of the New Century Hotel Saturday with a female guest when six men rushed in and beat them with hammers and sticks. The New York Times reported Ng's legs and arms were badly injured; however, the assailants avoided striking him in the head.
Latest Gambling News – Is EU Really Planning to Reign in Offshore Online Gambling Sites
This is the latest gambling news as published June 28, 2012 during the Noon EST hour includes a plan by the EU to crush online gambling businesses...or maybe not. Please follow us on Twitter here for up-to-the-minute breaking news.
The EU Wants to Reign in Illegal Online Gambling Websites
Delaware Online Poker Roll Call Vote Could be Rescinded: ‘Sorry, I Meant to Vote No’
Just when we thought online poker was about to easily become legal in the state of Delaware following yesterday’s vote in the Senate, one of the Senators has come forward to proclaim that he “accidently voted ‘yes’ when he meant to vote ‘no’.”
Say what?
Latest Gambling News – Delaware Online Poker, The Poker Players Championship
This is the latest gambling news as published June 28, 2012 during the 10 am EST hour including Delaware online poker and WSOP updates. Please follow us on Twitter here for up-to-the-minute breaking news.
The Poker Players Championship – WSOP 2012 Final Table Determined
Like Elvis, Lefty Rosenthal Generates Money From the Grave
The ghost of Frank "Lefty" Rosenthal lives on.
The Mob-connected Las Vegas sportsbook operator, whose life was made into the movie "Casino" and who died in 2008, still has a website that's up and running--despite being dead for four years!
Online Poker Bill Passes in Delaware Senate
Amendments attached to a bill that would expand gambling in the state of Delaware while offering online poker for residents of that state have been stricken. The measure itself passed and is widely expected to be signed into law by Governor Markell shortly as his administration is heavily backing said legislation. The Senate passed this bill by a vote of 14-6-1. The bill was passed without amendments.
What is Delaware House Bill 333, the Allowance of Legalized Online Poker, Lotteries
[Update: June 27, 2012 - 1:30 pm EST - No vote yet on this bill, still awaiting vote] A number of Gambling911.com readers are wondering what exactly the critical Delaware House Bill 333 allows for. We already know that online poker will be permitted under this measure for residence of the First State.
Online Poker to be Voted on Today in Delaware Senate
Following a delayed vote on Tuesday, a measure to legalize online poker in the state of Delaware will be first on the Senate’s agenda. BREAKING NEWS ON THIS MATTER COULD BE APPEARING ON OUR TWITTER FEED FIRST SO PLEASE FOLLOW HERE.
The online poker measure, House Bill 333, is part of more expansive gambling legislation strongly backed by the Markell administration, which includes offering casino gambling in additional locations as well as widening sports wagering options.
Shuffle Master Terminates Deal With Ongame Poker
(Market Watch) - Shuffle Master, Inc. (nasdaq global select market:SHFL) ("Shuffle Master" or the "Company") today announced that after careful consideration it has decided not to proceed with the acquisition of Ongame Network Limited.
Internet Poker Bill Vote Delayed in Delaware
A Senate vote to delay Internet poker in the state of Delaware has been delayed.
The absence of one key Democratic leader raised concerns over whether there would be enough votes to pass the measure through.
The Associated Press reported:
Delaware Senate to Vote on Internet Poker, Web Gambling Today
A bill to legalize online poker and other forms of Web gambling will be voted on in the state Senate on Tuesday (June 26, 2012). It is widely expected to pass.
The bill cleared a Senate committee Wednesday despite complaints from church leaders who say it is morally wrong. Delaware's harness racing industry also opposes the bill, saying its members wouldn't get a fair share of the gambling proceeds.
Hollywood Poker Closes but Players Funds Appear Safe at RedKings.com
Another one bites the dust as Hollywood Poker has shut its doors for good. But unlike Purple Lounge Poker Room and Casino, which abruptly shut down last month leaving players high and dry, customer funds at Hollywood will be transferred over to RedKings.com.
BetOnline.ag Investors Acquire Majority Ownership of SportsBetting.ag
A group of investors, consisting of shareholders from BetOnline.ag, are excited to announce a sizeable investment into online gaming site SportsBetting.ag.
With the transition come significant improvements to the SportsBetting.ag brand; including bigger bonuses, faster software, better odds and most importantly – reliable payouts.
A representative from SportsBetting.ag touched upon the upgrades:
The Ramifications of Legalized Online Poker in Delaware Could Prove Significant
On the surface, the potential for legalized online poker in The First State of Delaware doesn’t look like it will have much of an impact. After all, Delaware barely has a population of 800,000. Unless there’s highway construction, it only takes a few blinks of the eye before one is in and out of Delaware driving along I-95 between New Jersey and Maryland/Washington, DC. Be sure to FOLLOW GAMBLING911.COM ON TWITTER as we will be monitoring developments on the Delaware front throughout the coming week.
Nevada Gives Final Approval to William Hill, Others
The Nevada Gaming Commission has officially granted licenses to William Hill, Bally Technologies and International Game Technology to operate online gambling and, in the case of Hill, sports betting operations within the Silver State.
Delaware Online Gambling: Only Church Groups, Harness Racing Interests Stand in Way
Delaware appears to have little opposition in its attempt to pass a measure legalizing online gambling, including Web poker, in the state. Delaware is the first state to openly express an interest in forming state compacts. Both Rhode Island and West Virginia have been mentioned at the onset.
Intertops.com Stops Accepting New US Players Unless Invited
While no official statement has been released by Intertops.com, the oldest online gambling site in the world has stopped accepting new US registrants for the time being in all spaces unless invited by other players. This includes sports betting, poker and its online casino.
The decision appears to have been made without much notice as only yesterday the following tweet was made by Intertops:
Nevada Plans to Roll Out Lowest Online Poker Licensing Fees (Video)
SBR analyst Natalie Rydstrom discusses the recent International iGaming News reporting on Nevada beginning to license online poker rooms and Spain's list of "approved operators".
Las Vegas casinos are planning to offer the lowest igaming licensing fees in the US. We are talking just $500,000 for Year One and $250,000 per year to renew.
Fertitta Interactive LLC to Release its Real Money Online Poker Site Ultimate Poker
Fertitta Entertainment, owners of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, have announced they are ready to unveil their “real money” and social gaming online poker site, Ultimate Poker, by week’s end.
But there’s a catch.
Intertops Stops Accepting New US Players
Intertops.com, which recently became part of the newly branded Revolution Network, has stopped taking new US customers at this time.
Details of this decision were not immediately known.
Upon attempting to sign up from within the United States, the following message appears.
Thank you for your interest in Intertops! Unfortunately, we are unable to accept new customers from your country or region at this time.If you believe you received this message in error please contact our customer support team.
Alleged Connecticut Gambling Boss Denied Bond
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — (Associated Press) - A federal magistrate judge in Connecticut has temporarily denied bond to the reputed boss of illegal gambling rings in southwestern Connecticut allegedly connected to the Gambino crime family.
Gambling News: California Online Poker, Frankel World Domination, Latest Euro 2012 Odds
Gambling911.com has a ton of gambling news on tap for Tuesday, June 19, 2012 with a look at the opening day of the Royal Ascot and Frankel’s amazing feat, an update on what is not happening in the world of online poker in California and much, much more….
New Jersey Online Poker Bill Going for Vote Today
A bill to legalize online poker and casinos in New Jersey will be heading for an Assembly vote a la the Appropriations Committee at 12:30 pm EST today (Monday June 18, 2012).
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Police Arrest 6 in Alleged Female Gambling Ring
DULUTH, Ga. (AP) — Police have arrested six women on gambling-related charges after officers broke up a gambling operation based out of at least two homes in a quiet suburban Atlanta neighborhood.
Gwinnett County police tell WSB-TV they got an anonymous tip from someone who was upset about the amount their spouse was gambling at one of the homes. When officers arrived, they discovered gambling machines.
Gambling News: Ylon Schwartz Enjoys More WSOP Success and First Bracelet
Ylon Schwartz has just won his first World Series of Poker bracelet at Event #27: $1,500 buy-in H.O.R.S.E.. Schwartz was best known for making the final table of the 2008 World Series of Poker, finishing in 4th place and taking home nearly $3.8 million. He also briefly dated Gambling911.com reporter Jenny Woo.
NBA Finals Game 3 odds and the latest odds to win the Euro 2012 are also covered below.
Blue Monday Online Gambling Defendant Must Pay $100 Fine
On June 8, 2012, software professional David Parchomchuk appeared in Maryland Court to face charges stemming from last year's Blue Monday indictments. He accepted a DOJ plea bargain which saw him plead guilty to conspiracy to conduct an illegal gambling business for which Judge Catherine Blake fined Parchomchuk $100, along with 2 years of unsupervised probation. Prior charges of money laundering were dropped by the DOJ.
Pinnacle Entertainment Acquires Heartland Poker Tour
LAS VEGAS — (Associated Press) - Casino operator Pinnacle Entertainment Inc. is buying the owners of a televised poker tournament, the Heartland Poker Tour, so it can work the poker matches more closely into its casinos and expand the tournament.
Internet Gambling to be Approved State by State Over Next Two Years Predict Panelists
(Associated Press) - The U.S. Congress is too badly divided to act on Internet gambling, so individual states will start approving it on their own within the next two years, panelists at a major casino conference predicted Thursday.
