BankrollMob News: Poker, Casino, Crypto & Betting

Emma Fryer was called the British "Queen of Poker" by friends and players who knew her well. The 42-year old player died instantly in a car crash in the Czech Republic. More than 200 mourners have filled ChristChurch in Alsager to capacity, requiring some well-wishers to stand outside for the morning service.

Read more » Hundreds Mourn Death of UK’s ‘Queen of Poker’

A man from Whitfield, a suburb of Cairns in the Cairns Region, Queensland, Australia, has been allegedly caught on camera while cheating at a poker game in an Australian-based casino.

Read more » Man Caught on Cam Cheating During Poker Game at Casino

Christmas is just around the corner, and it's a great way to share one's blessings by giving back to the community, especially to those who have way less than others and are in need of aid. Take for instance online poker player Billy Vogel, who, for the eighth time in the past eight years, shall be raising money to help support children's hospitals as well as conducting a toy drive to allow children to have a happy and much better holiday this Christmas season.

Read more » Poker Pro Billy Vogel conducts ‘Toys for Kids' Charity in Atlantic City

As expected, high-profile poker professionals are the target market for PokerStars new online high-stakes tournament called High Rollers, and the emerging winners so far are ones that anyone at the poker community know very well about.Read more » PokerStars High Roller $2,100 NLHE won by Fedor Holz for $178,498

A masked man robbed the Bellagio poker room cashier cage Tuesday afternoon and got away with cash of undetermined amount. The cashier complied with the robber's demands as she was held through gunpoint. Although no one was physically harmed, the armed robber managed to get away with his loot. Police have currently released surveillance photos as well as details of the getaway car.

Read more » Bellagio Poker Room Cage Robbed

We are glad to present the 2017 edition of our annual Christmas Calendar! From December 1st until December 24th, 2017, BankrollMob members have 5 doors to open each day (1 door = 1 chance) to win one or several gifts - including Poker Tournament Tickets and Freeroll entries; Mob Points; Freespins for casino; Free Bets for sports betting.

There are over $9,000 total in gifts during the entire Christmas Calendar promotion! If that's not convincing enough, members who open 100 doors or more throughout the Christmas Calendar will get entry to a $1,000 Freeroll at partypoker on January 28th at 20:00 CET.

Read more » BankrollMob Christmas Calendar: Over $9,000 In Prizes!

On November 24, Friday, a couple from Western New York were gambling at the Seneca Niagara Casino when they suddenly passed out while they were playing at the slot machines, and the next thing they knew was that the man was robbed of his cash and casino winnings while he was unconscious.

Read more » Couple of Gamblers Suddenly Pass Out and Got Robbed at Upstate NY Casino

November 26, 2017 definitely was a beautiful day at PokerStars for the famous Swedish online poker player Viktor ‘Isildur1' Blom, when he claimed the top spot on the $2,100 Sunday High Roller $200K GTD event for $63,842.

Read more » PokerStars $2,100 Sunday High Roller $200K GTD won by Viktor ‘Isildur1' Blom

Even though Hard Rock International has withdrawn from the €500-million plan for the construction of the very first casino resort ever in the Republic of Cyprus, their exit has not made any significant dent/problem on the progress of the project, and in fact things are going smoothly, a local gambling regulator has said.

Read more » First Casino Resort Project in Cyprus Still Going Smoothly amidst Hard Rock Exit

Inspired by the beautiful plains of Africa, King Tusk has arrived to take you on a wild adventure in this five-reel, 25 payline online slot. This safari-themed game includes majestic elephants and exciting wild features, realised through stunning artwork to transport you on a thrilling expedition to big rewards!

Read more » Microgaming Game Release: King Tusk

PokerStars is very enthusiastic when it comes to promoting their re-named PokerStars Caribbean Challenge, which is all set to happen next January in the Bahamas, and to keep with the tradition of endorsing the always-popular live tournament series, PokerStars ambassadors Kevin Hart and Usain Bolt shall be doing again their #GameOn challenges.

Read more » PokerStars #GameOn Challenge features Usain Bolt and Kevin Hart

According to TMZ, one of the most controversial personalities in the history of America and professional football Hall of Famer O.J. Simpson, who has just been released from a prison in Nevada this October after being sentenced for armed robbery and assault, has been kicked out of a Las Vegas casino and even banned for life for being belligerent.

Read more » Fresh Out of Prison OJ Simpson banned from Las Vegas Casino

In a continuous effort to catch up to PokerStars, both 888poker and partypoker have been making various steps in the online poker world. Just recently, 888poker announced they were teaming up with the World Poker Tour, and also they have brought in Brazilian poker player Vivian Saliba as their newest brand ambassador.

Read more » Vivian Saliba of Brazil Becomes Latest 888poker Ambassador

PokerStars, the world's biggest online poker site, has apparently added a new online tournament series in their lobby, featuring a high buy-in cost, and will run from November 26 up to December 4, 2017.

Read more » PokerStars adds "High Rollers", a New High-Stakes Online Tournament

Police reports say a man from Ohio was arrested for threatening to commit mass shootings at a huge church and at a Las Vegas casino where his ex-wife works. Wei Li, age 28, was transferred from the custody of police to the federal authorities on Thursday, November 16, after he was charged in a criminal complaint with interstate communications of a threat and destruction of evidence.

Read more » Man Arrested for Threatening to commit Mass Shooting at Church and Las Vegas Casino

Ever wondered what you would do if you hit a rich vein of form and got all the cards you wanted to complete the perfect hands? It sounds like every poker player's dream, but it could easily turn into a nightmare. The pressure of great cards can be as hard as the pressure of the pack working against you, plus success can be as tough to ride as a failure.

Read more » Practice for the Big Time

Based on a recent interview with Reuters on November 14, the parent company of PokerStars is going to raise billions of dollars so that it can fund an acquisition buying spree.

Read more » PokerStars CEO to Raise up to $2.5 Billion to Fund Acquisitions if Needed

After being slammed with a lawsuit in Clark County court over allegedly not paying a $3-million worth of poker debt, Kings Casino owner Leon Tsoukernik had taken a strange move, countersuing high-stakes poker pro Matt Kirk and even the Aria casino in Las Vegas for $10 million.

Read more » Leon Tsoukernik Files Countersuit against Matt Kirk