Business & Financial

Company Files Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against Zynga

With the US Justice Department aggressively seizing domain addresses of companies alleged to be involved in patent infringement, Zynga better be careful.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Aug/17/2011

Manchester United Planning a $1 Billion IPO in Singapore

Manchester United, the England Premier League champions, are reportedly planning a $1 billion Initial Public Offering in Singapore (IPO). 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Aug/17/2011

888Poker Up 128 Percent, PartyPoker.fr Climbs As Well

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/16/2011

CEO of Ceasar’s Gary Loveman: “I do Believe There’s a Will in Congress to Correct This (UIGEA)”

In an interview over the weekend with the Financial Times of London, Ceasar’s CEO Gary Loveman said he feels legalized Internet poker will be inevitable in the very near future. 

“We’ve had in the United States this bizarre situation where it has been legal for Americans over (the age of) 21 to play poker online but illegal for American companies to provide that service.  I can’t think of another example where there is something an American can buy but no American entity can provide.  It’s a very unusual situation and that’s what we’ve been through for some time.

Submitted by Ace King on, Aug/16/2011

Sportingbet Trading on London Stock Exchange Suspended

One of the largest online sports betting firms in the world, Sportingbet, has suspended trading on the London Stock Exchange.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Aug/16/2011

Jockey Club $10 Million Marketing Free-to-Play Horse Racing Mock Betting Site, Social Networking

The free-to-play poker site model has proven huge and now the horse racing sector is looking to capitalize with the Jockey Club’s $10 million marketing commitment.

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Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/15/2011

PartyPoker Wins Battle for Number Two But War Continues

It didn’t take long but PartyPoker has once again claimed the number two spot among the largest online poker rooms.

Submitted by Ace King on, Aug/15/2011

Zynga Poker Makes its Google+ Debut in Battle With Facebook Over Online Gaming

The biggest free poker site online for Texas Hold’em fans, Zynga, has made its Google+ debut along with Angry Birds. 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Aug/11/2011

Las Vegas Hilton Goes Into Default

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Aug/10/2011

Unibet 2011 First Half Numbers Falls 11 Percent

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Aug/10/2011

iPoker Overtakes PartyPoker in World Traffic Rankings: First Time in Second Place

For the first time in its history, the iPoker Network has landed in the second place spot of the world’s most trafficked online poker rooms.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/08/2011

The Party’s Over: Tournament Rake Returns at PartyPoker

Submitted by Ace King on, Aug/07/2011

Deck Media, Slot-O-Cash Online Casinos Leave US Market…And Good Riddance

Yet more dramas for igaming companies who have targeted the US.

Submitted by Greg Tingle on, Aug/05/2011

In-Play Wagering, Mobile Gambling Helps Boost William Hill Numbers

The UK’s biggest bookmaker, William Hill, witnessed a 23 percent year-on-year increase in online net revenues, driven heavily by mobile and in-play wagering.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Aug/05/2011

Stocks Plummet in Online Gambling Sector

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Aug/05/2011

Sports Betting Ireland: Ladbrokes Hit Hard by Cheltenham

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Aug/04/2011

European Poker Tour Season 8 has a New Sponsor

Submitted by Ace King on, Aug/02/2011

Full Tilt Poker Kahnawake License: What Does it Mean?

Many were stunned Monday upon learning that the Kahnawake Gambling Commission had granted disgraced Full Tilt Poker an online gambling license. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/02/2011

Full Tilt Poker Bank SunFirst is Struggling

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/01/2011

Online Poker Fastest Payouts for US Players

Gambling911.com continues to monitor the online poker scene and the fastest payouts for US citizens heading into August 2011.

We reported just the other day that some Americas Cardroom customers were actually in receipt of payouts within three business days, which these days is virtually unheard of.  DoylesRoom and sister site True Poker both advertise payouts in under 14 business days. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/30/2011

Merge Poker Software Upgrade Expected by Summer’s End

Many in the online poker community are anxiously awaiting news on the Merge Poker Network’s huge software upgrade.

Submitted by Ace King on, Jul/29/2011

New Online Poker Network Loves US Players: Joins Gambling911 Family

BetOnline.com Poker has joined the Gambling911.com family and they welcome US players.

Submitted by Ace King on, Jul/28/2011

A Nightmare on Elm Street Online Casino Game: 888 Warner Bros Agreement

888.com has entered into a licensing arrangement with Warner Bros. to develop online casino games around the popular horror film franchise A Nightmare on Elm Street.

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Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Jul/27/2011

Breaking News

Giants Agree to Cut Jones

Giants Agree to Cut Jones

Tommy DeVito will make his first start of the season Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. DeVito won three games as a starter in 2023.  The line has remained at +5.5.