Gambling

$338.3 million Powerball Ticket Purchased in New Jersey

PASSAIC, N.J. — No one has come forward yet in New Jersey to claim the winning Powerball ticket worth $338.3 million.

The owner of the liquor store where the ticket was sold says a couple of people have told the store they have the winner. But Sunil Sethi (SOO’-neel SET’-tee) of Eagle Liquors in Passaic, 15 miles northwest of New York City, says nothing has been confirmed.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Mar/25/2013

3 in 10 People Believe College Basketball Players Have Gambling Links

(Associated Press) - An increasing number of Americans believe college basketball players influence the outcome of games because of gambling interests, according to a Seton Hall University poll.

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Submitted by Associated Press on, Mar/22/2013

US Government to Begin Regulating Bitcoins as Big Brother Takes Notice

We knew it was going to happen sooner or later, probably just not sooner.  The US Government has announced it will begin regulating the popular virtual currency Bitcoin in an effort to curb money laundering activities.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mar/22/2013

888, Treasure Island Receive Nevada Online Gambling License

LONDON (Reuters) - 888 could launch an online gaming  offering in Nevada,  home to gambling center Las Vegas, as soon as May, a source said after the group won the first ever U.S. license to be awarded to an internet betting firm.

The license to operate in Nevada granted to London-listed 888 Holdings Plc  is the first time an internet gambling company has been licensed in the United States, which banned online gambling in 2006.

Submitted by Reuters on, Mar/22/2013

New Hampshire Kills One Gambling Bill

CONCORD, N.H. (Associated Press) — A week after a gambling bill passed the state Senate, the New Hampshire House killed one casino bill Thursday but kept another alive, leaving open the possibility of passing its own gambling measure.

The House overwhelmingly rejected a bill that would have allowed two casinos to be built in the state while preserving another amid debate over the possibility of legalizing gambling in New Hampshire.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Mar/21/2013

32Red Ends Shirt Sponsorship Deal With Swansea

Gambling company 32Red and England football club Swansea have ended their shirt sponsorship deal after four years. 

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Vice-chairman, Leigh Dineen, said: "I'd like to place on record the club's enormous thanks for the support that 32Red has given us over the last four years.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mar/21/2013

14 Companies Apply for Delaware Online Gambling Licenses

While the state may have less than 1 million people, that hasn’t stopped over a dozen online gambling companies from filing licensing applications to run i-Gaming businesses out of Delaware.

Topping the list is PokerStars, which is looking to purchase a hotel and casino in nearby Atlantic City, New Jersey. 

Amaya Gaming, International Games Technology, SHFL Entertainment, Continent 8 Technologies, Stan James PLC, and 888 Holdings have each filed applications. 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mar/21/2013

RCMP Carries Out More Raids, Arrests in Connection with Platinum SB

The Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of the RCMP Wednesday morning arrested two more individuals in connection with running what it deemed to be an organized crime-linked bookmaking operation that also has ties to the Hell’s Angels. 

Police arrested Michael Kriaris, 39, of Toronto, and Augustino Valenzisi, 43, of Vaughan. Both face charges related to engaging in bookmaking and committing an offence to benefit a criminal organization.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mar/20/2013

Broncos Player Quinton Carter Faces Felony in Alleged Casino Cheating

Denver Broncos safety Quinton Carter is facing felony charges after the Texas Station Casino in Las Vegas accused him of adding a $5 chip to three bets after the dice already rolled.  Video surveillance apparently captured the event.

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A spokesperson for the team told the Associated Press the Broncos are investigating the matter.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Mar/20/2013

Online Gambling Payment Processor Neteller Plots US Re-Entry

Optimal Payments anticipates at least 10 states legalizing Internet gambling in the US to legalize the activity over the coming year.

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Optimal Payments may not ring a bell for gamblers.  But this is the former Neteller, a third party payment solutions company that until January 2007 had operated in the USA and was once considered the “PayPal of Online Gambling”.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mar/19/2013

A Glimpse Into How Interstate Online Gambling Will Work

The Nevada Gaming Commission this week filed a “Request for Comment” as it relates to how “regulations concerning interstate agreements for interactive gaming” should work as the Silver State looks to begin offering online poker to those beyond its borders. 

Last month, Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval signed Assembly Bill 114 into law that would allow his state to form compacts with other states utilizing a model similar to that of the Lottery System’s Powerball game. 

Here were the primary focus questions:

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mar/19/2013

Taiwan Bookies Take Bets on When Cancer Patients Will Die: Inside Wagering

Talk about sick!  Some worldwide bookies have no scruples and will take bets on just about anything.

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Case in point.

Taiwan bookies have shockingly begun taking wagers on when cancer patients will ultimately kick the bucket.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Mar/19/2013

Fantasy Sports Betting in Atlantic City Casinos Will Not Constitute Gambling

The Press of Atlantic City’s Hoa Nguyen has confirmed that New Jersey’s allowance of fantasy sports betting in the gambling town’s casinos will not constitute “gambling”.

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Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mar/18/2013

No More Internet Cafes in Florida Following Gambling Arrests: Senate OK

(Associated Press) - A Senate panel has cleared its version of a ban on the Florida gambling establishments commonly known as Internet cafes.

The Senate committee on gaming Monday voted 11-0 on the bill (SB 1030) that started as a moratorium and evolved into an outright ban.

The vote follows a House committee's clearing of its own bill banning internet cafes on Friday.

Florida Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll resigned last week in the wake of an investigation into the Allied Veterans of the World charity that was suspected of running illegal gambling.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Mar/18/2013

Louisiana Latest US State to Consider Legalized Online Gambling

Louisiana Rep. Mike Huval wants his state to look further into the prospects of offering legalized online gambling.

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Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mar/18/2013

Lebron James’ ‘Crooked Rabbi’... Israeli Mafia and Charlie Sheen

While TMZ recently exclusively reported that NBA superstar Lebron James has sent out invites for his wedding and it is set for the holiest Jewish day of the year, Yom Kippur –  his Jewish Rabbi wont be able to attend, and maybe that's why he scheduled for that day.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Mar/17/2013

NJ to Let Casinos Accept Bets on Fantasy Teams

(Associated Press) - Peyton Manning's touchdown passes, Adrian Peterson's first downs and Darrelle Revis' interceptions could combine to make someone rich this fall.

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New Jersey is allowing casinos in Atlantic City to offer fantasy sports betting in a pilot program that will be announced Monday.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Mar/16/2013

Illinois Internet Gambling Bill ‘Bad Actor’ Clause Softened

Illinois in its quest to legalize Internet gambling has soften its “bad actor” clause that would have prevented companies that have accepted wagers in the US over the past six years from obtaining a license in the state.

Previous wording for Senate Bill 1739 contained the following wording:

“No Internet gaming license shall be granted to any applicant who has accepted wagers via the Internet in contravention of this Section or United States law in the 10 years preceding the application date.”

Submitted by Ace King on, Mar/15/2013

Florida Gambling Arrests May Shut Down Veterans Shelter

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Associated Press) — A former Army cook who fell on hard times, Debbie Bowman  has been living at the Allied Veterans Center,  a shelter for homeless veterans, since August.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Mar/15/2013

Floyd Mayweather Jr Claims NFL Replacement Refs Cost Him $900k Gambling

Floyd Mayweather, Jr. lost around $900,000 gambling on NFL games and he blames the early season replacement referees.

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Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Mar/14/2013

Florida Legislature Move to Ban Internet Cafes Following Gambling Scandal

(Reuters) - The resignation of Florida's lieutenant governor, Jennifer Carroll, and the arrests of 57 people charged with money laundering and racketeering has sparked a stampede in the state legislature to shut down hundreds of "internet cafes," whose online gambling operations have been allowed to skirt the law for several years.

Submitted by Reuters on, Mar/14/2013

Florida Lieutenant Governor Resigns Amidst Internet Cafe Gambling Probe

(Reuters) - Florida Lieutenant Governor Jennifer Carroll abruptly resigned because an Internet cafe company she once consulted for has been linked to illegal gambling, state officials said on Wednesday.

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Carroll sent a brief note to Governor Rick Scott on Tuesday tendering her resignation and saying, "It has been an honor to have served the State of Florida in this capacity."

Submitted by Reuters on, Mar/13/2013

Intrade Irregularities Raise Eyebrows: CEO Paid Millions at Time of Death

Intrade.com’s abrupt closure this week has provided the online gambling industry with yet another black eye.  The darling of mainstream media, Intrade cited “accounting irregularities” for the shutdown.

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Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mar/13/2013

British Footballer Kris Newby Accused of Stealing $17k for Gambling Habit

A British footballer has been accused of stealing $17,000 from his fiancée to fuel his gambling habit.

Lacey Maclean tweeted that 25-year-old Kris Newby, a footballer with East Thurrock United FC, stole money and jewelry less than two months after he proposed.

"The man was I was gonna marry has ---- me…Taken all my money..Savings and jewellery x," she wrote on March 10.

"Kris Newby is a liar --- gambler. He has taken over £12000 of my money n jewellery be aware #itsthetruth."

She wrote on Twitter that Newby "deserves to have nothing".

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Mar/12/2013

Atlantic City Revenue Down 12.5 Percent in February

(Associated Press) - Atlantic City's casinos took in 12.5 percent less from gamblers in February than they did a year ago.

Figures released Monday by the state Division of Gaming Enforcement show the city's 12 casinos took in $212.3 million.

The decline was helped by the fact that 2012 was a leap year in which February had 29 days, compared with the usual 28 this year.

Revel, the city's newest casino which will file a Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition this month, saw revenue rise to $9 million, up from $7.9 million in January.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Mar/11/2013

Intrade Shuts Down: Online Gambling Firm Fell on Bad Times

Troubled Dublin-based betting site Intrade.com has shut its doors.

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Customers Monday were greeted with the following message upon landing on the Intrade.com website:

With sincere regret we must inform you that due to circumstances recently discovered we must immediately cease trading activity on www.intrade.com.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mar/11/2013

Nevada Gambling Revenue Down 12.5 Percent in January

CARSON CITY, Nev. —(Associated Press) - State officials say Nevada gambling revenue was down 12.5 percent in January, while state collections went up that month.

The Nevada Gaming Control Board reports casinos brought in $909 million in January.

The $507 million in winnings on the Las Vegas Strip were down nearly 19 percent in January, while downtown Las Vegas revenues of about $45 million were down 5 percent.

Casinos in Washoe County won nearly $53 million, which is down 2 percent from the same month a year ago.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Mar/08/2013

Malta the Next Macau of the Mediterranean

It is already a major hub for online gambling sites.  Now Seeking Alpha’s Jonathan Yates has pondered the idea of Malta becoming the “Macau of the Mediterranean”. 

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Macua is the largest gambling destination in the world and Yates believes Malta has the potential to some day achieve that coveted position, at least where the Mediterranean region is concerned.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mar/07/2013

RCMP Releases Names of Those Charged in Platinum SB Gambling Probe

As the result of an on-going illegal gaming investigation, the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit (CFSEU) has charged the following individuals with the offences of Commit a Criminal Offence for the Benefit of a Criminal Organization and Conspiracy to Commit the Indictable Offence of Engage in Bookmaking

Submitted by Press Release on, Mar/07/2013

Illinois Latest State to Consider Legalizing Online Gambling

New legislation, approved by the Illinois Senate Subcommittee, is looking to legalize online gambling.

The bill includes expansion of the state’s brick and mortar casinos, including the addition of a casino in Chicago.

Governor Pat Quinn said he would welcome expansion of gambling “under certain conditions”.

Submitted by Ace King on, Mar/07/2013

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