Gambling
What’s Everybody Betting On – February 13: Arizona, Valparaiso, Blackhawks
Gambling911.com looks at what the public is betting on February 13, 2015, whether it’s a high volume game or side that is getting some heavy lopsided action.
Not a ton going on Friday evening as we prepare for Saturday’s huge College Basketball slate and the NBA All Star Break contests.
Bwin.Party Shares Tank as Hopes for Buyer Diminish
Shares in the FTSE 250 online gambling company Bwin.Party lost almost a fifth of their value Friday after reports surfaced that a potential suitor had stopped pursuing the struggling company.
The shares fell 18.95p to close the day at 83.55p.
The gambling firm was in talks to be acquired this past November but discussions reportedly stalled.
Ray Rice Gets $1 Mil Contract Offer From Daily Fantasy Sports Site ProDraftLeague
A daily fantasy sports site has offered NFL player Ray Rice a $1 million sponsorship deal to represent their company. Rice was suspended by the NFL after he was observed punching his then fiancé in an Atlantic City casino elevator. His former team, the Baltimore Ravens, cut the star soon afterwards.
Bookmaker Looks for Boost With Morgan Spurlock ‘Inside Man’ Bitcoin Survival Piece
CNN’s Morgan Spurlock “Inside Man” plans to take us inside the world of anonymous digital currency Bitcoin on Thursday February 19, 2015 at 9 pm EST and online gambling site Bookmaker.eu is hoping to capitalize on what will likely be a mini-surge of sorts on folks trying out the mysterious currency.
Gamblers Must Return $1.5 Mil to Casino: Judge Orders Unshuffled Cards Void Game
ATLANTIC CITY (Associated Press) - Gamblers who won $1.5 million at a casino after realizing the cards hadn't been shuffled have been ordered to return the money.
State Superior Court Judge Donna Taylor has sided with the Golden Nugget casino in its long-running dispute with 14 gamblers who say the fault wasn't theirs and they should be allowed to keep their winnings.
55-Year-Old Becomes First Female to Win Daily Fantasy Sports Championship
A 55-year-old female by the name of PSmiles has become the first woman to ever win a live daily fantasy sports championship.
Criminal Probe of Christie-Adelson Relationship, PokerStars Runaround Possible
New Jersey Republican Governor Chris Christie is being accused of preventing the world’s largest online poker room, PokerStars, from entering into a deal with Atlantic City’s Resorts Hotel and Casino and his relationship with casino mogul and GOP mega donor is being cited as the reason why.
PokerStars made plans to open a $10 million poker room at the Resorts Casino back in June 2013.
What’s Everybody Betting On – February 12: Cavs, Iowa
Gambling911.com looks at what the public is betting on February 12, 2015, whether it’s a high volume game or side that is getting some heavy lopsided action. Not a whole lot of betting activity for this slow day as we head into the All Star Weekend festivities and lack of NBA game betting.
Adelson Crony Push to Ban Internet Gambling a Threat to Gun Owners
Casino billionaire and GOP mega donor Sheldon Adelson’s attempt to pass legislation that would ban most forms of Internet gambling in the U.S. continues to not only frustrate proponents of regulated Web gambling, but has also managed to anger the far right.
Attorney Jeffrey Ifrah to Speak at First Ever Daily Fantasy Sports Expo
One of the most prominent attorneys in the world of fantasy and gaming, Mr. Jeffrey Ifrah, has been slated to speak at the first ever Daily Fantasy Sports Expo in sunny Miami Beach this August 6-7.
FINRA Investigation Into Amaya, PokerStars Acquisition Could Scare Off US Suitors
PokerStars had hoped to potentially enter the U.S. regulated online poker market through an acquisition by Canadian gaming firm Amaya. Those hopes could soon be dashed with fears over an ongoing investigation into last year’s blockbuster acquisition being conducted by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).
Daily Fantasy Sports Expo to be held August 6-7, 2015 in Miami Beach
First ever trade show and conference covering the daily fantasy sports industry. DFSE plans to bring new faces to the industry, introduce unique methods of thinking and provide the ultimate networking experience for executives.
New York, NY--Ticonderoga Ventures, Inc. announces the Daily Fantasy Sports Expo ( www.fantasysportsexpo.com ) on August 6-7, 2015 at the Miami Beach Convention Center.
What’s Everybody Betting – February 11: Warriors, Hawks, NC State, Mavs
Gambling911.com looks at what the public is betting on February 11, 2015, whether it’s a high volume game or side that is getting some heavy lopsided action.
Casino, Online Poker Owner Charged With Attempted Murder: Blew Up Attorney’s Car
A Canadian businessman has been charged with attempting to murder an attorney in the Dominican Republic. The Lawyer, Fernando Arturo Baez Guerrero, had been hired by Antonio Carbone to run his troubled casinos on the Caribbean island.
William Hill in Talks to Acquire 888.com: Shares Jump Over 20 Percent on News
(Reuters) - Online gambling company 888 Holdings has received a takeover approach from Britain's biggest bookmaker William Hill, it said on Tuesday,, lifting its share price by more than 20 percent.
The statement from 888 came shortly after The Times newspaper reported that William Hill had held advanced talks over a 750 million pound ($1.14 billion) offer as it looks to accelerate expansion of its online gaming operations.
The report said William Hill had reached a preliminary agreement with the 888 board on an offer at 210 pence a share.
Bellator 133 Fantasy Real Money Tournament First of Its Kind Introduced by Draft Ops
LAS VEGAS - Draft Ops, the newest provider in fantasy sports, announced today the launch of their first ever $10K Fantasy real money tournament for Bellator 133: Manhoef vs. Shlemenko event to be held on Friday, February 13 on SpikeTV.
The kickoff of the $10K Fantasy tournament marks the largest real money tournament offered by Draft Ops to date and will be offered for every Bellator live event broadcast. The tournament is guaranteed with limited entries available.
Daily Fantasy Sports Sites in Hot Water Over Ad Claims Long Allowed by UK Agency
Yet another of the big daily fantasy sports sites, DraftKings.com, has been named in a class action suit claiming false advertising as it pertains to bonus offers. The case was filed in a South Florida court.
Best Bets – February 10, 2015: Notre Dame, LSU, Arsenal and the Bruins
Gambling911.com has the public favorites for February 10, 2015 best bets either with lopsided sides, totals or the games themselves. Essentially, who is everybody betting on today.
American Conservative Union the Latest to Oppose Online Gambling Ban
Yet another conservative group has come forward to express its opposition to online gambling prohibition introduced by Utah Republican Congressman Jason Chaffetz last week. The legislation is heavily backed by GOP mega donor and casino magnate Sheldon Adelson.
Chinese Casino Operator, Former Mining Exec Executed
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Philly Mobster Anthony Nicodemo Pleads Guilty in Shooting Death
Reputed Philadelphia mobster, Anthony Nicodemo, has plead guilty in the December 2012 shooting death of Gino DiPietro.
"Yes," he told Philadelphia Common Pleas Court Judge Jeffrey P. Minehart. "No," he said. "Guilty," he said three times.
Minnesota the Latest State to Push for Legalizing Sports Betting
A Minnesota lawmaker will introduce a bill to legalize sports betting Monday, following in the footsteps of New Jersey.
State Rep. Phyliss Kahn (DFL-Minneapolis) understands the uphill battle she faces especially in light of the professional leagues filing suit against New Jersey in an effort to try and quash that state’s attempts to institute sports betting.
Fantasy Site DailyMVP.com Puts Twist on Fantasy Daily Scoring: Lands Tom Brady
Thomas Somach writes that DailyMVP.com uses a unique golf-like handicapping system to equalize performers.
LOS ANGELES -- There are so many fantasy sports leagues out there these days that the leagues have to do something spectacular to garner attention.
One that is doing just that is DailyMVP (www.dailymvp.com), which uses a unique business model that mimics the dynamics of a player's handicap in golf.
Judge Puts Revel Casino Deal on Hold
(Reuters) - A federal judge in New Jersey on Sunday called a temporary halt to the pending sale of bankrupt Revel Casino in Atlantic City and scheduled a hearing on Monday on a motion to block some of the terms of the $94.5 million deal.
U.S. District Court Judge Jerome B. Simandle ordered an emergency hearing for 3 p.m. in the proposed sale of the property to Florida developer Glen Straub, who could lose his $10 million deposit if the deal does not close by Monday's deadline.
Tentative Trial Date Set in FBI Ruse Case Concerning Poker Pro
LAS VEGAS — (Associated Press) - A federal magistrate judge in Nevada set a tentative trial date in a closely watched case alleging that casino high-rollers set up an illegal Internet gambling ring in their Las Vegas Strip suite.
Prosecutors and defense attorneys argued procedural matters Friday, and U.S. Magistrate Judge Peggy Leen acknowledged that an April 13 target date may not stand.
The case is headed to a U.S. District Court judge.
US Military Veteran Hopes to Take ReverseFantasyFootball, DraftDawgs to Next Level
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – With the conclusion of the 2014 NFL season the fantasy sports market has without a question of a doubt enjoyed its largest season. The unprecedented popularity of weekly fantasy leagues offering cash prizes without season long commitments has been extraordinary - with many new sites joining the fray at the start of this past football season.
Another Blow to Macau as China Promises to Crack Down on Foreign Casinos
(Reuters) - China will fight attempts by foreign casinos to lure its citizens abroad, a senior police official said on Friday, which could deal a blow to the gaming firms in Macau and Asian countries that rely on these punters for most of their revenue.
Chinese, among the world's most prolific gamblers, often travel to the Chinese territory of Macau, South Korea, the Philippines or Australia, as gambling is illegal in mainland China, except for heavily regulated state-sanctioned lotteries
DraftKings Partners With LA Clippers: Becomes Official Fantasy Partner
The Los Angeles Clippers and DraftKings announced today a partnership that makes DraftKings the official daily fantasy sports partner of the Los Angeles Clippers. The agreement marks the team’s first-ever partnership with a one-day fantasy sports website. DraftKings is the largest U.S.-based provider of daily fantasy sports contests across a broad range of professional and college sports, including basketball.
