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Poker pro Brandon Cantu won the US$1,500 buy-in Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or better event to earn the second bracelet of his young career. He topped veteran pro Lee Watkinson heads-up and took home the top prize of US$228,867. Cantu won his first bracelet in the 2006 US$1,500 No-Limit Hold’em event, his first career WSOP cash. Veteran player Phil “Poker Brat Hellmuth” also cashed in the Omaha 8 tourney to extend his record of WSOP cashes to 73. The final table is set for the US$50,000 buy-in World Championship H.O.R.S.E. event. WSOP money leader Vitaly Lunkin looks to take down  [ Read More ]

Event 51 – the $1,500 buy-in No-Limit Hold’em competition at the World Series of Poker has ended in victory for German poker pro Carsten Joh, who bested a packed entry field of 2,781 to win the lion’s share of the massive $3,796,065 prize pool after three days of tough but exciting poker. Capping a final day that lasted for 13 hours, Joh faced Andrew Chen in the heads up, defeating his last opponent after an hour of heads up action to claim the bracelet – his first – and the main prize of $664,426. From the massive entry field, only  [ Read More ]

While NASCAR fans may not be big on flat track racing, bettors can profit as the best drivers and cars often end up at the front. Luck and strategy don’t play as important of a role, making it the perfect opportunity to take advantage of the available matchup and prop wagering options This makes picking your Sunday bets a little easier heading into this weekend’s race New Hampshire Motor Speedway. With that in mind, Jimmie Johnson, a well-known flat track ace, is the official favorite at a 6-1 price. Still, he has proven to be much better at Phoenix, a  [ Read More ]

The British Columbia Lottery Corporation in Vancouver, Canada has launched a new initiative aimed at promoting responsiblke gambling, branded “Game Sense”. The program will include extensive use of media and public service television advertisements. “These ads represent the first ever responsible gambling TV messages in B.C.,” BCLC president Michael Graydon said at a news conference. GameSense will also promote provincially funded resources such as the problem gambling line and free counselling services available. The initiative is supported by the Responsible Gambling Council, a non-profit organization specialising in prevention strategies since 1983. Last year the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. in  [ Read More ]

A number of fighters names have been thrown out there as possible opponents of Philippines boxing sensation Manny Pacquaio, but it appears now that his camp is currently in negotiations with Miguel Cotto’s people.  According to the LA Times, promoter Bob Arum is negotiating terms, including weight — probably below welterweight — and purse split. Meanwhile, Shane Mosley says he’s the man Pacquiao should be fighting. Both Pacquiao and Cotto say they would like to fight one another next.  The fight is tentatively scheduled for November 14 in Las Vegas. It is widely believed that once the fight is officially  [ Read More ]

LAS VEGAS, Nevada — As reported by Bloomberg: "MGM Mirage Chief Executive Officer Jim Murren doesn’t plan to sell any casinos on the Las Vegas Strip because of low offers. "’As it relatesNew Volcano at the Mirage in Las Vegas  to Strip properties we haven’t engaged in any discussions on those,’ Murren said yesterday in a telephone interview. ‘We don’t feel like we could come close to what we believe the values are worth. The multiples are low, it seems like the wrong time.’ "The company, the largest operator of casinos on the Las Vegas Strip, will probably decide ‘within  [ Read More ]

In America, the Utah Transit Authority has recently adopted an ordinance that will fine passengers who visit gambling and gaming sites using its free wireless Internet service. The ordinance was approved late last month with the Authority revealing that the fine for a first violation would be $300 while subsequent penalties could be as high as $500. Passengers on FrontRunner commuter trains and express buses must be at least 18 years of age to use the Authority’s free Internet service. In addition, users must agree to a set of term and conditions, which include accepting a content filter that restricts  [ Read More ]

WSOP Leading up to the World Series of Poker, many online casinos were running promotional tournaments in which players could win seats at the WSOP. Some of the players who won these seats have had problems entering the tournaments.The US government seized bank accounts last week that were being used to pay out player winnings from online poker sites. The seizure was over $30 million in players winnings, and some of that money was to be used for entry fees at the WSOP.That is why some of these players have been turned away. Checks that were given to pay for  [ Read More ]

  Lenoardo DiCaprio, he sunk down into the ocean at young age in the movie “Titanic”, was dug back up to play the part of master-conman Frank Abagnale Jr., and traded diamonds for blood and other currency in the Oscar-nominated blockbuster “Blood Diamond”. Acting as a Producer Besides many lead roles and other prominent parts in Hollywood’s hottest films, DiCaprio currently runs a production company of his own, called “Appian Way”. The company already filmed countless quality productions, and has quite a stock of work in progress.  Online Casino in Cinemas Appian Way now hits the headlines at no place  [ Read More ]

Last month a casino fire that resulted in 10 casualties drew new criticism in the Ukraine. In an emotional response to the incident, the Ukraine parliament pushed through a blanket ban on all gambling establishments in the country. Just last Friday Ukrainian President Yushchenko exercised his veto and rejected the bill, a move that allowed area betting halls, casinos, and slots vendors to reopen their doors this Monday. Yushchenko’s plan was to allow limited operations while new legislation for better governance of the country’s gambling industry is being developed. The president cited the significant value of the industry in light  [ Read More ]