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Westgate SuperContest on pace to set record, winner will receive 'life-changing money'

Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming Westgate SuperContest on pace to set record, winner will receive 'life-changing money' The Westgate SuperContest, a $1,500 buy-in contest that attracts professional handicappers and amateurs alike, is on pace this season to establish a record for participants. The winner gets 33 percent of the entry money, which projects to be more than $1.5 million this season ... more info...
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NFL Committee Decision Could Allow Hard Rock AC To Step Into NJ Sports Betting

NFL Committee Decision Could Allow Hard Rock AC To Step Into NJ Sports Betting Hard Rock International's naming rights deal on an NFL stadium may be why it has yet to open a sportsbook, but NJ sports betting may still be in the cards. The post NFL Committee Decision Could Allow Hard Rock AC To Step Into NJ Sports Betting appeared first on . more info...
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Doyle Brunson buys Cadillac thanks to winnings at Bobby's Room

BankrollMob News - Poker / Casino / Betting Doyle Brunson buys Cadillac thanks to winnings at Bobby's Room Doyle Brunson may be declared retired in his poker pro career according to his Wiki page, but he still is active in playing the game, and everyone who knows him is that one of his favorite venues to play at is inside the famous Bellagio's Bobby's poker room. The 85-year-old 10-time WSOP bracelet winner, thanks to his recent poker session victories in said Bobby's Room, has now treated himself to a brand-new Cadillac Escalade (ranging from $75k to $100k), and he's thanking the poker players he d[...] more info...
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MGM, Wynn tamp down Boston casino intrigue

Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming MGM, Wynn tamp down Boston casino intrigue Executives for MGM and Wynn are tamping down speculation the companies are quietly in talks over Wynn's Boston-area casino. MGM Resorts International CEO Jim Murren said today it would have to be an "extremely unique situation" for officials to ... more info...
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Ukraine reclassifies Poker as a Sport, exempts Game from Anti-Gambling Laws

BankrollMob News - Poker / Casino / Betting Ukraine reclassifies Poker as a Sport, exempts Game from Anti-Gambling Laws It looks like poker in Ukraine could potentially be able to flourish once again right after the country's Ministry of Youth and Sport decided to re-classify the game as a sport, thus exempting it from the country's anti-gambling laws. Earlier this month, the Ministry of Youth and Sport published document 3780. Written in Ukrainian language, the translation says that "II.119 sport poker" is now included on the country's Register of Recognized Sports. Ministers switch back and forth on [...] more info...
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NJ Sports Betting Will Provide ‘Modest’ Boost To Economy, Agency Says

NJ Sports Betting Will Provide ‘Modest’ Boost To Economy, Agency Says Sports betting in New Jersey won't be the panacea for state coffers that officials are hoping for, says Fitch Ratings. But NJ sports betting is only just getting started. The post NJ Sports Betting Will Provide ‘Modest’ Boost To Economy, Agency Says appeared first on . more info...
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On A Roll: Atlantic City Casinos Handing Out High Number Of Jackpots In 2018

On A Roll: Atlantic City Casinos Handing Out High Number Of Jackpots In 2018 Through Aug. 18, Atlantic City casinos have reported a total of $21.9 million in jackpot wins of more than $50,000, making the first half of 2018 more profitable than each of the previous three full years. The post On A Roll: Atlantic City Casinos Handing Out High Number Of Jackpots In 2018 appeared first on . more info...
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partypoker Caribbean Poker Party to Challenge PokerStars' Caribbean Adventure in Bahamas with $22M in Guarantees

BankrollMob News - Poker / Casino / Betting partypoker Caribbean Poker Party to Challenge PokerStars' Caribbean Adventure in Bahamas with $22M in Guarantees Who wouldn't want to spend a vacation on a warm sunny beach and play poker this November? Hundreds of players are vying to get a spot for the upcoming partypoker Caribbean Poker Party located in Bahamas, where the poker operator is hoping to make a good impression with a live series in a place that for almost 15 years has been the home of PokerStars Caribbean Adventure. This new segment added to partypoker's LIVE MILLIONS series is scheduled from November 9 to 18, 2018. The setting is the brand[...] more info...
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Trio Of Treats: Highlighting What’s What At The Three NJ Online Sports Betting Apps

Trio Of Treats: Highlighting What’s What At The Three NJ Online Sports Betting Apps DraftKings Sportsbook finally has competition from playMGM and SugarHouse Sportsbook. The three NJ online sports betting sites offer a variety of features, and here are the highlights. The post Trio Of Treats: Highlighting What’s What At The Three NJ Online Sports Betting Apps appeared first on . more info...
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MGM, Wynn tamp down Boston casino intrigue

Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming MGM, Wynn tamp down Boston casino intrigue Executives for MGM and Wynn are tamping down speculation the companies are quietly in talks over Wynn's Boston-area casino. MGM Resorts International CEO Jim Murren said today it would have to be an "extremely unique situation" for officials to ... more info...
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WPT Announcer to Star in Upcoming Film �Walk to Vegas'

BankrollMob News - Poker / Casino / Betting WPT Announcer to Star in Upcoming Film �Walk to Vegas' Vince Van Patten, an announcer for the World Poker Tour, who co-wrote and starred in an upcoming poker film. After the movie Molly's Game that was released last year, poker fans have a new movie coming their way very soon and its main cast is the World Poker Tour's Vince Van Patten. According to IMDb.com, "Walk to Vegas" is based on a true story about Hollywood big shots who will bet on anything. The film was written by Van Patten himself and Steve Alper. It was directed by Eric Balfour who ha[...] more info...
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MGM, Wynn tamp down Boston casino intrigue

Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming MGM, Wynn tamp down Boston casino intrigue Executives for MGM and Wynn are tamping down speculation the companies are quietly in talks over Wynn's Boston-area casino. MGM Resorts International CEO Jim Murren said today it would have to be an "extremely unique situation" for officials to ... more info...
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Feeling The Pinch, Monmouth ‘Confident’ It Will Kick Off Online Sports Betting By Football

Feeling The Pinch, Monmouth ‘Confident’ It Will Kick Off Online Sports Betting By Football Monmouth Park was the first venue in New Jersey to accept sports wagers following the repeal of PASPA. Yet, the racetrack is falling behind in the race to launch NJ online sports betting. The post Feeling The Pinch, Monmouth ‘Confident’ It Will Kick Off Online Sports Betting By Football appeared first on . more info...
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Phil Ivey attempts to Delay $10.1M Payment to Borgata from Edge Sorting Dispute

BankrollMob News - Poker / Casino / Betting Phil Ivey attempts to Delay $10.1M Payment to Borgata from Edge Sorting Dispute The Borgata may have been successful in winning their court dispute against poker pro Phil Ivey over the baccarat winnings he earned by using a technique called edge sorting at the casino, but another obstacle reared its head up, and this time it is when exactly the poker pro will be able to pay that money. According to Card Player magazine, court documents reveal that the Borgata legal team is now asking a federal court to deny a motion from Ivey's attorneys that would delay the judgment and a[...] more info...
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MGM, Wynn tamp down Boston casino intrigue

Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming MGM, Wynn tamp down Boston casino intrigue Executives for MGM and Wynn are tamping down speculation the companies are quietly in talks over Wynn's Boston-area casino. MGM Resorts International CEO Jim Murren said today it would have to be an "extremely unique situation" for officials to ... more info...
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NJ Transit Chief: Atlantic City Rail Line Will Return After Five-Month Shutdown

NJ Transit Chief: Atlantic City Rail Line Will Return After Five-Month Shutdown With backlash brewing, NJ Transit exec Kevin Corbett tries to expel fears from worried Atlantic City Rail Line passengers that this is not the end of the line, but a brief five-month closure. The post NJ Transit Chief: Atlantic City Rail Line Will Return After Five-Month Shutdown appeared first on . more info...
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SugarHouse Sportsbook Adds Its Name To NJ Online Sports Betting Market

SugarHouse Sportsbook Adds Its Name To NJ Online Sports Betting Market SugarHouse produces a first for New Jersey by combining its NJ online casino with NJ online sports betting. SugarHouse Sportsbook joins DraftKings and playMGM in the market. The post SugarHouse Sportsbook Adds Its Name To NJ Online Sports Betting Market appeared first on . more info...
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First Half Of 2018 Holds Steady For Atlantic City Casino Revenues

First Half Of 2018 Holds Steady For Atlantic City Casino Revenues Through the first six months of the year, Atlantic City casino net revenues are almost exactly what they were last year with gross operating profit down less than five percent. The post First Half Of 2018 Holds Steady For Atlantic City Casino Revenues appeared first on . more info...
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Atlantic City casino earnings up 1.6 percent in 2nd quarter

Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming Atlantic City casino earnings up 1.6 percent in 2nd quarter Atlantic City's casinos saw their second-quarter earnings increase by 1.6 percent compared with the same period in 2017. Figures released Wednesday by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement show the casinos reported a gross operating profit of $171.4 million in ... more info...
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Finnish Teenager Steals €250,000 From Maltese Online Casino

BankrollMob News - Poker / Casino / Betting Finnish Teenager Steals €250,000 From Maltese Online Casino An online casino based in Malta was robbed a whopping amount of €250,000 by a tech-savvy Finnish teenager. His parents are also in hot water for sharing in on his ill-gotten wealth. On Tuesday, YLE, a media outlet in Finland, reported the teen's case as that of aggravated fraud currently going on its way through the Häme District Court. The teen is a resident of the town of Forssa who apparently discovered a glitch in the software of an unnamed Malta-based online casino. According t[...] more info...
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MGM, Wynn tamp down Boston casino intrigue

Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming MGM, Wynn tamp down Boston casino intrigue Executives for MGM and Wynn are tamping down speculation the companies are quietly in talks over Wynn's Boston-area casino. MGM Resorts International CEO Jim Murren said today it would have to be an "extremely unique situation" for officials to ... more info...
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Variety May Be The Key To NJ Online Gambling’s Booming Live Dealer Lineup

Variety May Be The Key To NJ Online Gambling’s Booming Live Dealer Lineup Are live dealer games a must-have for NJ online casinos? For sure, but it may be that unique live casino games help separate the good from the better in the NJ online gambling pack. The post Variety May Be The Key To NJ Online Gambling’s Booming Live Dealer Lineup appeared first on . more info...
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2018 Poker Masters High Roller Tournament to Kick Off September 8 to 15

BankrollMob News - Poker / Casino / Betting 2018 Poker Masters High Roller Tournament to Kick Off September 8 to 15 The week-long high roller tournament series expands to seven events. This is the second edition of the annual high-stakes tournament series, to be aired by the PokerGO Studio and the venue would be at the ARIA Resort & Casino. According to the Poker Masters' website, "The Poker Masters revolutionizes the high roller landscape with a week of tournament poker at the highest stakes. The series pits the best players in the world against one another in a series of events, each with 7-figure pr[...] more info...
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