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World Poker Tour Acquisition Offer
Mandalay Media, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: MNDL) today announced that it has
submitted a proposal to the Board of Directors of WPT Enterprises, Inc.
Bodog Europe Could Buy Tote
Victoria Bates of City AM reported exclusively on Thursday that Bodog Europe is lining up to potentially by the Tote, just weeks after the government put the bo
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Betfair, William Hill Going to Enter India
By James Thompson
Tuesday, 27 October 2009
Britain's biggest betting companies are bidding for the first online gambling licence in India to gain a slice of the country's $60bn (£37bn) betting market. The high-street bookie William Hill, along with internet players Betfair and Bwin, are bidding for the internet licence in the Himalayan state of Sikkim in early September. A decision is expected in the next two weeks.
Online Poker: PIC Club Merge Purge
PIC Club has dissolved its relationship with the Merge Poker Network over the past several days according to numerous reports across the Net. Merge is best known for its "pot-friendly"
Government Doesn’t do Much for Wynn … or Does it?
By J. Patrick Coolican, www.lasvegassun.com
PartyGaming Slumps as Founder Dikshit Sells Stake
Jonathan Browning Reporting...
Harrah’s Hires Former Disney Exec
Peter Murphy, a confidante of Michael Eisner while he ran Walt Disney Co. (DIS), has been hired as strategy and development chief for Harrah's Entertainment Inc.
Gary Loveman, chairman and chief executive of the debt-laden casino operator, sees Murphy helping as the company continues "to identify areas for future growth and to explore opportunities created by current economic conditions."
William Hill Profits Unaffected by Football Results
British bookmaker William Hill said profit expectations at its retail business had been unaffected by a run of punter-friendly football results.
Big Stick Media Shuts Its Vegas Office
Big Stick Media Corporation ("BSM" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:BSM) announces today that it has ceased the operations of its wholly-owned subsidiary, National Sports Services
Cryptologic Warns of Revenue Drop
Online gambling software firm Cryptologic has said it expects to report a 31 percent year-on-year fall in the third quarter of 2009 with revenue dropping to US$9.6 million from US$14 million last y
PartyGaming Confident About 3rd Quarter Revenue Rise
LONDON, Oct 15 (Reuters) - Online gambling firm PartyGaming (PRTY.L) said on Thursday it was confident about its full-year prospects, having made a strong start to the fourth quarter.
PartyGaming said its total revenue rose 11 percent to $112.7 million in the third quarter from the previous quarter, despite it normally being a weak period for the industry as players take their summer holidays.
Casino revenue climbed 2 percent to $49.2 million.
Betfair will offer U.S. pools overseas
By Matt Hegarty, Daily Racing Form
Online Gambling Saves Nation During Recession
Want proof of how the online gambling industry helps stimulate local economies? Look no further than the tiny Mediterranean island of Malta.
Impact of Recession Worse on Bookies Than Expected
Much of the news in the world of bookmaking by week's end dealt with the impact of a worldwide recession. It's been said that the gambling industry for the most part is recession-proof. We lear
Rush Limbaugh to Buy the St. Louis Rams: What Are The Odds?
Sportsbook.com has suggested it mig
France Bans Betting Exchanges: Betfair Out!
France has effectively banned betting exchanges such as the wildly popular Betfair. The ban comes as a result to a surprise amendment appearing as part of that country's new gambling laws.
Sportingbet Plans to Join Main London Market
Aim-listed Sportingbet is preparing to move up to the main market, having recovered from the disastrous impact of the effective ban on online gambling in the US in 2006.
Andrew McIver, chief executive, said the move to the main market was prompted by Aim's under-performance over the past year. "In bull markets, Aim does pretty well but if you think the recession is going to last some time, Aim is going to get unduly punished."
Sportingbet hopes to widen its shareholder base when it graduates to the main market within the next six months.
Things Getting Even Worse for Pitbull Poker
When your offices close up shop and your boss is placed under arrest, normally, things can't get much worse for your company. However, things really are getting worse for the newly defunct Pitbull Poker and its operators with the news that after learning that the site was in fact doing shady things against its customer, players are now seriously considering taking legal action against them.
Full Tilt Poker Lawsuit Details Released
The folks from Pokerati.com have obtained the latest lawsuit against Full Tilt Poker in its entirety, all 19 pages of
Phil Hellmuth vs. Harrah’s and the World Series of Poker
World Series of Poker record bracelet holder Phil Hellmuth is not exactly happy with the tournament these days or the folks who run it, Harrah's.
Hellmuth spoke to French media about how Harrah's new online poker website could damage the WSOP. The site will not be available to US customers at the onset. Harrah's announced a partnership agreement with the strong European brand, 888.com earlier last month.
Poker Pages Pulling The Plug
One of the most popular and comprehensive sources on the Internet for news and information about the game of poker is pulling the plug.
On itself.
Poker Pages (www.pokerpages.com), which among other things provides one of the poker world's best online databases of professional poker players' updated tournament earnings, posted a notice on its website Thursday announcing its own demise.
Pitbull Poker Owners Arrested
If you have been following Gambling911.com over the last 24 hours, you would know that the online poker room Pitbull Poker had shut its doors with what appears to be zero intention of payin
US Government Signs Pact with Internet Domain Body
* Pact draws praise from lawmakers companies, governments
* ICANN will be subject to periodic reviews
Online Poker: Pitbull Poker Shuts Down
Struggling online poker room Pitbull Poker has shut its doors according to reports across the Net on Wednesday. The company has been embroiled in
Sport Match Fixing Big Concern With Bookies Offshore Move
RGA boss Clive Hawkswood told eGaming Review Magazine that the claims by some in the UK press that British sport faces an increased threat of match-fixin
888.com Looks to South Africa
Online gambling group, 888.com, is looking to capture the lucrative South Africa market through its Dragonfish division. A joint venture with South Africa's Tsogo Sun Gaming Group and will help t
World Poker Exchange Averaged 35 Players Last Week?
The average "real cash" players at PokerStars this past week: 25400.
The average "real cash" players at the World Poker Exchange this past week: 35
