Online Poker Left Out in the Cold Again: Cali, PA Still Some Promise

New York State has just legalized Daily Fantasy Sports while giving online poker the cold shoulder and this continues to be the trend despite some glimmers of hope in 2016.

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Online Gambling Observers Pay Close Attention to PA Spending Plan

Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf and the Senate's top Democrat and Republican are cool to a budget plan being assembled by the House GOP majority.

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MyBet Shuts Down Online Poker Business

Malta-based MyBet has announced the abrupt closure of its online poker business as a result of its efforts to focus on improved betting and casino games.

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Brexit Baffled Punters, Pundits and Fund Managers to the Very End

Nearly everyone, from London gamblers to U.S. money managers got it wrong. Britain's vote to leave the European Union shocked pundits, investors and politicians alike, underscoring the inherent difficulty of forecasting such rare events.

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Chris Ferguson Makes Final Table but Falls Short: Continues to Draw Condemnation

Australian Martin Kozlov poker pro collected $665,709 top prize in Event #39 but it was another figure at the final table that drew most of the attention. 

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Self-Sustaining Local Bookie Goes The Way of the Dodo Bird With Live Betting

With the demand for live in-play betting where one can now wager on plays right up to the final second of a game, the corner bookie can no longer function without the assistance of a full service 24-7 Pay Per Head.

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Brexit Causes Plunge of Ladbrokes, Paddy Power, William Hill Shares

Three of the UK’s biggest online gambling operators saw their shares plunge Friday following news that the Brits had voted to pull out of the European Union (a la the Brexit referendum).

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Odds to Be Named Next Prime Minister of England: Boris Johnson Favorite

Odds to Be Named Next Prime Minister of England: Boris Johnson Favorite

With David Cameron stepping down as British Prime Minister Friday following the historic Brexit vote to leave the European Union, oddsmakers were quick to post odds on the next Prime Minister.

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Brexit: How The Bookmakers Got It Wrong But Made Out Like Bandits

Gambling911.com looks at all the news coming out Friday on Brexit and where the bookmakers went wrong after favoring the “Stay” by as much as 1-4.

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Deadspin: How Randy Bell Turned a Sucker’s Game Into an Industry

Deadspin.com features a story Friday on what it calls “America’s Favorite Sports Betting Expert”.  That would be RJ or Randy Bell of Las Vegas.

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Bookmakers Wrong! BREXIT Wins

The British people have voted to leave the European Union.  David Cameron to step down.  Markets likely to be in turmoil Friday.

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Five Biggest Bookie Mistakes: Business With Bums, The 'Woman Trap'

Our friends at Gambling911.com endorsed RealBookies.com have pointed out the top mistakes to avoid as a bookie and we are thrilled to highlight some of them.

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Ho Ho Ho-rrendous: Bonanno Capo Gets 2 Years Jail for Attending Mob Xmas Party

Ho Ho Ho-rrendous: Bonanno Capo Gets 2 Years Jail for Attending Mob Xmas Party

A Bonanno Crime family capo imprisoned for a 2004 stabbing will receive another two years behind bars due to a “brazen disregard” of Court orders.

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Why PremierPerHead.com is the Leading Sportsbook and Sports Gambling Software Platform

There are a number of reasons why certain companies rise to the top of the list in their designated industry. Many of them revolve around hard work and dedication to their craft, but one of the most important reasons they become the ‘best of the best’ is the high level of expertise....

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PA House Supports Online Gambling, Just Not in Bars: Vote Expected Thursday

In a scramble to find cash just days from the state budget deadline, the Pennsylvania House backed a measure Wednesday to expand legalized gambling to the internet and airports, but rejected a more sweeping expansion of casino-style gambling to bars.

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2016 Punta Cana Poker Classic Schedule Released

Gambling911.com has obtained a copy of the 2016 Punta Cana Poker Classic schedule that kicks off Tuesday October 25th with what should be an amazing Welcome Cocktail session.  The schedule appears below and we highly recommend attending this event.

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‘Ballers’ Star Donovan Carter Hosts $50,000 Invitational Blackjack Tournament

Ballers” star Donovan Carter hosted a $50,000 Invitational Blackjack Tournament last weekend at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek.

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Vegas Distractions Handicapped Into NHL Game Odds? Franchise Lands in Sin City

With Las Vegas likely to welcome an expansion team, a number of players have sounded off about the many distractions that will come with playing in Sin City.  Gambling is just one of a handful of such diversions tied to Vegas.

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Can I Bet on the Brexit Referendum From the US, Worldwide?

Sure the Euro 2016 is getting plenty of attention from gamblers right now but one of the most wagered on events of the week will likely be what transpires with the Brexit Referendum. 

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2016 US Presidential Swing State Betting Odds – Clinton vs. Trump

You can now wager on which party and/or candidate for the 2016 US Presidential race will win a handful of so-called swing states.  Note that the below odds are subject to change if not locked in.  The below summaries were created June 21, 2016.

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DFS One Step Closer to Legalization in New York

Fantasy sports moved a step closer to being legal in New York on Saturday when lawmakers approved the daily and season-long games, clearing a path for FanDuel, DraftKings and others to offer them to millions of players in the state.

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‘Crack Cocaine of Gambling’ Could be Biggest Enemy Facing British Army

In a scathing report filed by the Daily Express, a chorus of serving soldiers and gambling charities have warned about the dangers of gambling machines on bases.

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Bookmaker so Convinced of No BREXIT They Offer Best Odds and Money Back if Vote Leave Loses

Founder Offers €1 Million Charity to Bet on Leave to Nigel Farage 

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BoyleSports Withholds £13,700 From Player: Claims System Error

A North Belfast man has reported the Irish-based bookmaker BoyleSports.com refuses to pay out winnings of £13,700 after he placed £4 across three bets online on the Poland, Croatia and Germany opening games of the Euro 2016 tournament last Sunday.

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Poker Pro, Alleged Ponzi Schemer Chris Ferguson Gets Full Wrath of Poker Community at WSOP

Gambling911.com has reported on how poker pro and alleged ponzi schemer Chris Ferguson has reemerged after a five year absence to take part in this year’s World Series of Poker, much to the dismay of most everybody in the poker community.

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Revel Owner Balks at Having to Get Casino License

The new owner of the former Revel casino in Atlantic City said Friday that he won’t begin reopening the property while state gambling regulators insist that he get a casino license.

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Kiwi Online Gamblers Guide as New Zealand Player Population Expands

While it is illegal to advertise online casinos in New Zealand, the nearly 5 million residents of this beautiful Southwestern Pacific nation can still gamble over the Web with Internet sites based both within New Zealand and outside its jurisdiction.

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‘Maniac’ Who Sexually Mutilated Woman Working at Bookie Shop Sentenced

An unemployed drifter and gambling addict, Vijay Singh, has been sentenced to life for the brutal rape of a 22-year-old cashier at a British bookmaking shop.  The female victim has not been identified in the press due to the nature of the crime.

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Choose Your Poker Paradise With WSOP PCPC Satellites Every Sunday

What’s your ideal poker vacation? If you’re like a lot of people, you dream of winning the World Series of Poker Main Event, claiming millions in prize money, and donning that coveted gold bracelet.

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NFL Commissioner’s NYS Assemblyman Cousin Says DFS is Gambling

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says that Daily Fantasy Sports is not gambling.  The league has entered into partnership deals with both FanDuel and DraftKings through its various franchises.

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Finland’s digital gambling scene is undergoing a transformation. Once dominated by a state monopoly, the market is increasingly embracing international platforms with proven regulatory credentials.

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