Gambling
Cell Phones May Boost Internet Gambling in New Jersey
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – (Associated Press) - Internet gambling analysts and casino executives say the increased use of cellphones to place bets could accelerate the growth of the nascent industry in the state.
“Mobile applications will play an enormous piece of the puzzle in online wagering, which is why we are so positive and see so much upside in months ahead,” said Joe Lupo, senior vice president of the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, which began offering gambling Monday over Android cellphones on 3G and 4G networks.
New Jersey Online Gambling Expected to Triple in 2014
The Daily Record of New Jersey describes how that state’s new online gambling sector is expected to triple by year’s end.
Sands Casino Websites Back Up But Slow to Access
Days after a hacking of its various corporate websites, Sands Casino was back up and operational on the Web Saturday evening. Still, the sites were slow to access at times.
The access time had some initial telltale signs of a Denial of Access (DoS) attack though the slow downloads were more likely attributed to routine maintenance.
A DoS attack sends pockets of useless traffic from compromised servers to a website, thus crippling load ability.
Former Atlantic City Mayor Claims Caesars ‘Meddling in Atlantic Club Future’
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (Associated Press) — A state senator says the company that bought the former Atlantic Club Casino Hotel wants to make sure it never reopens as a casino.
James Whelan, a former mayor of Atlantic City, wrote this week to New Jersey casino regulators complaining about what he says are attempts by Caesars Entertainment to prevent a future buyer from operating the property as a casino. He said the company is seeking a deed restriction to be part of any future sale of the property dictating that it cannot be used as a casino again.
Louisiana Gov Bobby Jindal on the Internet Gambling Jihad: ‘Bad for America’
Current Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal is on a crusade against Internet gambling. His state was one of a handful that cracked down hard on the industry in recent years, prior to his election (arrest warrant issued against a board member of Sportingbet – remember this one?)
New Jersey Approves Revel Co-Owners to Operate Casino
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (Associated Press) — New Jersey casino regulators gave final approval Wednesday to an investment firm to be the largest owner of Revel Casino Hotel.
The state Casino Control Commission granted final approval to Chatham Asset Management, a hedge fund that is part of a lender group that emerged with an ownership stake in Revel following its bankruptcy last year. Chatham owns 28 percent of Revel.
But how long any of this lasts is anyone’s guess. Revel is considering selling itself or making a second bankruptcy filing.
Sands Hacked Casino Page Now Features Images: Still Reports Record Profits
Four days after Sands Las Vegas casino websites were hacked into, the respective sites for nine different properties are yet to be operating in full capacity.
Stanley Ho's SJM Makes Fresh Start With New Macau Casino
(Reuters) - Macau gambling kingpin Stanley Ho helped put the former Portuguese colony on the map 40 years ago with the fluorescent, onion-shaped Casino Lisboa. Now, the pioneer of old Macau is creating a new landmark - a $3.9 billion resort that will be one of the final projects to open on China's booming Las Vegas-style Cotai strip.
Regulators Still Unsure if Sands, Venetian Guest Credit Card Info Compromised
LAS VEGAS – (Associated Press) - A Nevada gambling regulator said Thursday afternoon that it's unclear whether the hackers who knocked down all of Las Vegas Sands Corp.'s websites for three days and counting had stolen patron data, including credit card information.
NJ Online Gambling Operators Hamstrung by Credit Card Authorization Problems
The Financial Times on Thursday noted that New Jersey may not be living up to expectations where its burgeoning online gambling industry is concerned. The main obstacle: getting through the signup process, and that includes getting money on the respective websites.
From the Financial Times:
But operators are hamstrung by teething problems that include getting credit card companies to process deposits and the slow process of website registration.
FBI Confirms Probe of Sands Website Hackings: Credit Card Breach a Concern
Day 3 of the Las Vegas Sands casino websites remaining down following a corporate-wide hacking and it was still unclear as to whether customer credit card information could have been compromised.
At the time of the hacking, employee social security numbers were seen scrolling across the breached website.
CAN’T-Bet: Canbet Freezes $300k: Punters Issue Death Threats, File Lawsuits
Once among the most prestigious Australian online bookmakers, Canbet is now finding itself mired in scandal after freezing approximately $300,000 in player funds.
The reason: Financial restructuring, a gentle way of saying the company is having financial problems.
New Jersey Online Gambling Revenue Numbers Released: 28 Percent Increase
Internet gaming win for January 2014 increased 28% from the $7.4 million reported in December 2013.
As of January 31, 2014, 197,782 Internet gaming accounts have been created since the beginning of soft play on November 21, 2013.
Based upon filings with the Division of Gaming Enforcement, total gaming win from the casino hotels and Internet gaming operations totaled $195.7 million in January 2014,compared to $205.2 million in casino win last January.
- Aaron Goldstein, Gambling911.com
Former Full Tilt Poker Operative ‘Malpractice’ Claim Against Attorney Thrown Out
A Nevada district court has thrown out a claim against noted online gambling industry attorney Jeff Ifrah by which a former client asserted “malpractice”.
Chad Elie, a convicted online poker payment processor who was among those indicted during a sweeping crackdown on the industry April 15, 2011, alleged last April that Ifrah gave him misleading professional advice so that he could continue making millions of dollars in commission.
Rabcat Releases Castle Builder to the International Gaming Community
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Foxwoods Introduces Online Gambling Platform in Connecticut
A new online gambling platform has been introduced at the Foxwoods Casino in Connecticut, but with one catch……you won’t be able to play for real money.
Instead the concept will allow individuals to win discounts to the hotel and casino.
From the Hartford Courant:
Lawyer in Allied Veterans Gambling Case Sentenced: Faces Dozens of Years Jail time
SANFORD, Fla. (Associated Press) - An attorney for a veterans group that prosecutors say was a $300 million gambling operation is being sentenced for his conviction on 103 counts.
Kelly Mathis faces dozens of years in prison during his sentencing hearing Wednesday.
Las Vegas Sands Not Saying If Customer Credit Card Info Compromised (Video)
Las Vegas Sands officials were not responding to inquiries related to customer credit card information following a hacking of its corporate websites Tuesday that continued to leave its digital services in disarray 36 hours later. The site remained out of commission heading into Thursday.
Sands Casino Sites Still Down After Hacking: Social Security Numbers Posted
The Sands Las Vegas casino property websites were down throughout the day Tuesday following what appeared to be a website hacking. At one point during the early part of the day it was reported that staff and executive social security numbers were scrolling on the compromised sites.
US, Italian Authorities Arrest 17 Gambino Crime Family Operatives in Massive Sting
(Associated Press) - U.S. and Italian authorities said Tuesday they had broken up a new heroin-and cocaine-trafficking ring coordinated by Italy's powerful 'ndrangheta organized crime syndicate and New York City's Gambino crime family. Seventeen people were arrested in Italy and another seven in New York, officials said.
Have Sheldon Adelson’s Sands Casino Websites Been Hacked (Update)
While billionaire casino magnate and mega GOP donor Sheldon Adelson has gone on the attack against legalizing Web gambling in the US, he may want to focus on keeping his own casino sites up and running.
Match Fixing Probe Finds ICC Chairman Son-In-Law Guilty
NEW DELHI — (Associated Press) - The son-in-law of Indian cricket board boss and ICC chairman-designate Narainswamy Srinivasan has been found guilty of passing on information to illegal bookmakers by a committee investigating match fixing in the Indian Premier League.
3000 Birds Seized, 9 Arrested in Biggest Cock Fighting Gambling Bust Ever in NY
(Reuters) - Nine people were arrested and some 3,000 fighting roosters and hens rescued when New York authorities busted a cockfighting ring they said was one of the biggest ever uncovered in the United States.
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced the arrests and said in a statement:
Macau Gambling Revenue Up But Misses Estimates
(Reuters) - Macau, the world's casino capital, raked in 28.7 billion patacas ($3.6 billion) in gambling revenues for the first month of 2014, boosted by Chinese visitors flocking to the country's only legal casino hub ahead of a week-long national holiday.
Revenue growth in Macau, a special administrative region of China like neighbouring Hong Kong, was up 7 percent in January, the lowest growth rate since October 2012 and far below analyst estimates of 11-15 percent.
Adelson Launches Online Gambling Opposition Ads: Nation Divided
LAS VEGAS (Associated Press) — Many experts believe online wagering is the future of gambling, but the casino industry is increasingly divided on the issue.
The latest evidence of the split comes Monday as the Coalition to Stop Internet Gambling launches the first commercial in a six-figure campaign warning of the dangers of legalized Internet gambling.
The group is supported by casino mogul Sheldon Adelson, CEO of Las Vegas Sands.
Canadian Gambler Files to Bankruptcy to Avoid Paying $12.9 Mil Casino Debt
Canadian gambler and real estate tycoon Semion Kronenfeld has filed for bankruptcy protection in the US with hopes of avoiding the payment of a $12.9 million debt to MGM Grand and Venetian Hotels in Las Vegas.
The 43-year-old is facing decades in prison following a grand jury decision and an arrest warrant has since been issued.
The case against Kronenfeld has lingered on since 2008.
Aria Hotel and Casino in Vegas Fined for Blocking NGCB Agents
LAS VEGAS (Associated Press) — Nevada gambling regulators says the Aria Hotel-casino on the Las Vegas Strip blocked its agents from watching a high-stakes roulette table.
The Nevada Gaming Control Board filed a two-count complaint against Aria and part-owner MGM Resorts International on Friday.
The complaint said two state agents who had not identified themselves were watching high rollers play roulette last October when a supervisor told them that the players did not want to be watched and threatened to call security.
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The London Affiliate Conference 2014 attracted hundreds of people in Day 1 with this year’s event having outgrown itself from previous years. It was forced to move to London’s biggest conference venue, Earl’s Court.
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Investigation Into Brutal Murder of OKC Bookie’s Wife Ongoing
OKLAHOMA CITY – (Associated Press) - The brutal murder of a bookie's wife remains a mystery more than three years later. Oklahoma City Police will only tell us the investigation is "ongoing." Still, some question if the case has gone cold, including her husband, Teddy Mitchell, who has been considered a suspect in the killing.
