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Massachusetts’ Mayors Hope Casinos Remain a Possibility
There were ups and downs for Massachusetts’ gambling industry last week as executives described plans to build billion-dollar casinos in Revere and Everett and the Supreme Judicial Court ruled that voters will have the chance to ban gambling at the polls in November. The two cities are now concerned that they will not have the
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Bwin Party Digital Could Be Preparing for Sale
Bwin.Party Digital Entertainment could be the next online gambling giant to consider a complete or partial sale. The company, which currently partners with Boyd Gaming and MGM Resorts International, reportedly met with Deutsche Bank representatives to discuss its options in a potential sale. Though Bwin hasn’t yet confirmed any sales plans, insider sources suggest that
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Poker Pro Johannes Strassmann Found Dead
German poker pro Johannes Strassmann has been found dead near the Ljublianica River in Slovenia’s capital. The 29 year was reported missing on 21 June in Ljubljana and authorities have been searching for him since. So far it is not clear how Strassmann drowned but local police do not suspect foul play. Strassmann reportedly disappeared
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New Casino Products Launched by CasinoWebScripts
CasinoWebScripts unveiled their new set of casino products which includes five scratch card games,ifteen new video poker options and an innovative dice game “Big or Small 3D”. The online casino provider also confirmed that it has received its certification from iTech Labs in March and will be offering both real-money and crypto-currency powered casino products.
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NRL Integrity Unit Finds Players Gambling on Games
A number of NRL players are facing sanctions after an investigation by the game’s integrity unit found widespread gambling on the outcome of matches. A number of clubs have already been notified of the NRL’s findings and there is speculation that suspensions will follow in the near future. Players and officials are strictly forbidden from
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Longer Opening Hours for New York Racinos
A new proposal could see visitors at New York’s racetrack casinos able to gamble through the night with the venues staying open until 6am. The measure has passed the Legislature and is now awaiting action by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. At present the racinos must close at 4am. It is hoped that the longer hours will
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888poker Drops Suarez Sponsorship
Uruguay’s striker Luis Suarez has lost one of his sponsors after receiving a ban for biting the Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini. The online gambling firm 888poker has said it “decided to terminate its relationship” with “immediate effect”. Suarez was signed by 888poker as a worldwide ambassador just before the World Cup and produced a number
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Analysts Recommend Zynga to Focus on Real-Money Gambling
It is well known that game developer Zynga has been struggling in recent years and now financial experts have recommended that the company focus on real-money gambling in order to improve revenues. The last six months have seen Zynga’s shares drop more than 21%. The company’s COO, Don Mattrick, was hired a year ago and
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Enjoy Jackpot Sit & Go Tournaments with Full Tilt Poker
If you are into some fast action, then Full Tilt Poker has something for you. This brand of Rational Group recently launched Jackpot Sit & Go Tournaments which allows players to take part in rapid tournaments. These tournaments work by matching a player with two opponents. This is done based on the buy-in level which
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Ronda Rousey Takes On Alexis Davis at UFC 175
It seems that Ronda Rousey has something to prove. The current UFC Bantamweight champion will take on Alexis Davis, the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu expert, at the UFC 175 which takes place on the 5th of July at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. While this fight hasn’t created much hype, Rousey has
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