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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.
BetPhoenix Website Down Down Down... And Out
BetPhoenix.com, an online sportsbook out of Costa Rica, may finally get their online act together come Tuesday of next week. That's when the company is se
Full Tilt Poker, Phil Ivey Face Another Lawsuit
TMZ.com is reporting that two poker players have sued online poker room Full Tilt Poker for $80,000.
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
Pitbull Poker, Action Poker: The Writing Was On The Wall
The sudden demise of Pitbull Poker and the inability of publicly traded Action Poker to get its act together drives home the point that online poker is no safer than online sports betting.
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
Third Party Software No Good on PokerStars, Full Tilt
It was revealed yesterday that PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker, the online poker industry's two largest sites, have both recently updated their operating software.
Joe Sebok Had Reservations About Joining UltimateBet
There are many in the online poker community who simply cannot find it in their hearts to forgive Ultimate Bet, now the 5th largest online poker room in the world, after they were found
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
Macau Seedy Casino Industry a Goldmine
In an article published by the Sydney Morning Herald Tuesday morning, it is revealed how Macau's casino industry has flourished despite a worldwide economic crisis. Gaming revenue has roared abov
BetFair Shock Poker Ad Suggestive 15 Year Old
An advertisement for the online betting exchange BetFair has many eyebrows being raised on Wednesday.
Is Harrah’s Buying Planet Hollywood?
The Las Vegas Review Journal is reporting that Harrah's is buying Planet Hollywood, or at least its debt. Analysts, however, believe that this move could be the precursor to Harrah's outright p
IAS Becomes Part of Paddy Power
A meeting of shareholders in betting company International All Sports yesterday approved a takeover offer from rival Sportsbet and its majority owner, Ireland's Paddy Power.
Loch Ness Monster Curious Museum Bookie Arrangement
The National History Museum will display the remains of the Loch Ness Monster (or "Nessie") on exchange for verifying its existence on behalf of bookmakers, the London Telegraph is report
More Online Gambling Seizures
Authorities have filed seizure warrants for the contents of three bank accounts associated with online gambling companies in recent days according to
UtlimateBet Cheating Scandal Investigation Concludes
Tokwiro Enterprises ENRG ("Tokwiro"), the parent company of UltimateBet ("UB"), yesterday received a decision from the Kahnawake Gaming Commission ("KGC"), UB's regula
888.com Enters Into Deal With Harrah’s
Sept. 11 (Bloomberg) -- 888 Holdings Plc rose the most since May in London trading after signing a contract with a unit of Harrah's Entertainment Inc.
Can’t Bet Canbet Closes Accounts Over Shared Environments
Many people bet from the same household, dormitory, Internet café, office. The online gambling website, Canbet.com, may have gone over the top recently when it comes to these so-called "sha
Planet Hollywood Poker Scam Nets Four Supervisors
Mary Manning, Las Vegas Sun
Online Sportsbooks Have Edge Over Vegas
Here's one advantage the offshore books have over those on the Strip: They can post odds on anything they want to.
Online Gambling Bank to Shut Down?
eGaming Review Magazine is reporting that Ivobank, which deals exclusively with the online gambling sector in Europe, has begun refusing new customers amid
Packer May Target U.S. Casino Assets, Citigroup Says
Sept. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Australian billionaire James Packer may seek new U.S.
Bwin Shares Rise With Move Into Italy
VIENNA, Sept 7 (Reuters) - Austrian Internet betting and gambling operator bwin's plans to raise its market share in the Italian online poker market with an acquisition was cheered by analysts and
William Hill Joint Venture Back on Track
By Roger Blitz, Financial Times of London
Cereus Poker Network Holds Off Competition
The Cereus Poker Network, which includes UltimateBet.com and Absolute Poker, clings on for dear life to the num
Playtech posts 33% rise in H1 EBITDA
LONDON (SHARECAST) - Online gaming technology developer Playtech reported a 33% increase in half year EBITDA as it increases its dividend for the period by 17%.
Smart Live Affiliates No More As They Cut Off Relationship
Yet another online gambling affiliate program has cut ties with its affiliate partners and Gambling911.com now fears this will turn into a growing trend unless there is a cohesive effort to stop th
Online Poker Mac OS X Version for Apple Users Released
This September, UltimateBet ("UB") is set to unleash its new Mac-compatible online poker client, providing Mac players everywhere with unparalleled access to the much-loved games and feat
