Galfond and Benyamine Return to High Stakes Action
Over the past several weeks, there has been some speculation as to why a couple of well-known high stakes players have been absent from the Full Tilt Poker nosebleed games. Phil "OMGClayAiken" Galfond seemingly took a bit of time off to pursue other interests. However, David Benyamine, who plays under the moniker "MR B 2 U SON", had forum posts speculation that he was either broke or was no longer playing on Full Tilt. The rumors have now subsided as both players returned with impressive winning sessions over the long weekend. Ga (Read the full post about ‘Galfond and Benyamine Return to High Stakes Action’…)
Champions League Final Odds: Barcelona v Manchester United
Many of you have been waiting for this one and it’s promising to live up to all the hype. Champions League final betting odds for Barcelona v Manchester United are available at Sportingbet.com. Both teams are listed with +150 odds (2.50 odds). From Reuters: The last time two outstanding and supremely self-confident teams met in a Champions League final was arguably 1999, when Manchester United faced Bayern Munich. The problem then was that neither side had recent experience of a final. United in particular seemed overawed and it was only the last couple of minutes that rescued what was otherwise a pretty dire match. L (Read the full post about ‘Champions League Final Odds: Barcelona v Manchester United’…)
No Twitter at the World Series of Poker Tables
The World Series of Poker has enacted new stricter "sportsmanship" rules whereby players will not be able to verbally abuse an opponent. Last year, as an example, Phil Hellmuth called his opponent an "idiot" and "the worst player in history" after losing a rather large pot. But an interesting rule that truly stands out at this year’s WSOP will be the banning of Twitter usage. The use of Twitter has become a popular form of keeping fans in the loop on an interactive basis. Several poker pros – most notably Doyle Brunson, Annie Duke, David Williams and Vanessa Rousso – utilize Twitter almost on a daily basis. I (Read the full post about ‘No Twitter at the World Series of Poker Tables’…)
Adam Lambert Lost Because He is Gay Says Poker Pro Annie Duke
Annie Duke lost the Celebrity Apprentice finale because….well….she wasn’t Joan Rivers (the ultimate winner in an event many in the poker world argue was "fixed") It’s only fitting that one in a series of favorites to lose out on titles from popular reality television shows would comment on American Idol favorite, Adam Lambert, failing to win this season. "I am so disappointed," the poker pro and spokesperson for UltimateBet.com said following American Idol’s results show. "I seriously think Adam lost just because he is gay. Bummed. Bummed. Bummed." Throughout the season, news reports surfaced that Lambert might be gay. Photos of the Idol kissing another man were also widely circulated. (Read the full post about ‘Adam Lambert Lost Because He is Gay Says Poker Pro Annie Duke’…)
Let ‘Em Ride Paying Out Consistent Jackpots At Online Casinos
Slots Oasis It has not been the best of years so far for US online casino players. Many casinos are no longer accepting US players, and the ones that do have not had a great year as far as jackpot wins. There is one game, however, that is paying out consistently.Let ‘Em Ride, a popular online poker game, has been the most consistent of all online casino games. On Thursday, the game paid another jackpot winner, the second one is as many weeks.”Because of the nature of the game, it lends itself to frequent jackpot hits,” said online gaming player Harvey Gretskret, “Anytime a player finds a game that pays out as often as Let ‘Em Ride, it is worth it to try and stick with it.”The most recent Let ‘Em Ride jackpot hit paid off $30,290. (Read the full post about ‘Let ‘Em Ride Paying Out Consistent Jackpots At Online Casinos’…)
Online Casino Tops $2 Million
The lives of a few lucky players is soon about to change after they visit Golden Casino. The online casino known for their large jackpots and speedy payouts has a record setting jackpot waiting to be won. Golden Casino is powered by Vegas Technology, an industry leader for innovative games has done it once again. There are several games tied to the large progressive jackpot, including Red White and Win, Pay Dirt and Treasure Trail. In addition, players can try their luck at progressive blackjack and Caribbean Stud games.
The jackpot currently sits at a monstrous $2 million and counting. This is a first for any Vegas Technology powered casino and a milestone for Golden Casino.
GTECH to provide gaming platform for Swiss lottery
Boss Media parent group GTECH Corporation has signed a contract with Société de la Loterie de la Suisse Romande (LoRo) for the implementation of a comprehensive interactive gaming platform, following a competitive procurement process.
A GTECH spokesman said the company will deploy its latest ES New Media solution and provide four years of ongoing support services to LoRo, commencing in the fourth quarter of 2009.
In a multi-phased rollout, the system will offer traditional lottery style games such as EuroMillions, Swiss Lotto, and instant games, as well as fixed odds games, horse racing (PMU) and other sports-betting offerings. <
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Joan Rivers Slight Favorite to Win Celebrity Apprentice
Annie Duke is a gambler and, as such, she knows a thing or two about odds. The good news for Duke heading into the Celebrity Apprentice mind-numbing three hour finale against comedian Joan Rivers is that she’s not too far behind in viewer voting.
A survey conducted by Zap2It had Joan Rivers getting 40 percent of the 680 votes and Annie Duke getting 32 percent.
"Annie Duke is playing the game great," says Payton O’Brien of Gambling911.com. "Based on ability to play the game, I would have to say that she will win this season’s Celebrity Apprentice. But there is another mindset that Rivers might get the sympathy vote being she’s in her 70′s and Donald Trump is obviously respects her."
This season’s finale of Celebrity Apprentice is more about who is going to win. We’ll also be watching to see if either women kill each other. The two have been embroiled in a nasty war of words since the second episode. Rivers has even lashed out at the poker community on a number of occasions, prompting another professional player, Doyle Brunson, to demand an apology. Brunson has been mocking Rivers on his Twitter page.
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ISPs Not Inclined to Comply With Minnesota Online Gambling Order
The Interactive Media Entertainment & Gaming Association (iMEGA.org) has heard back from some of the Internet Service Providers ordered by the state of Minnesota to block a few hundred listed online gambling websites.
"In response to our letters (sent out) yesterday, they are not inclined to comply with the Minnesota order," commented Joe Brennan, Jr., founder of iMEGA. "We filed this to first, get MN DPS to rescind their order to the ISPs, and second, to put any other state on notice that a similar action will be contested in court."
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS), through its Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division (AGED), has ordered Internet service providers to block state residents’ access to 200 Internet gambling Web sites. Minn
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