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No More OTB in NYC? Last Minute Reprieve Could Happen
OTB or Off Track Betting has announced it will cease to exist in New York City as of this Friday December 3, 2010. But could the troubled 40-year-old betting firm get a last minute reprieve?
Senate Democratic Leader John Sampson of Brooklyn will be calling the Senate back into session on Tuesday in order to consider a bill that would save the OTB. Any shutdown would result in 800 employees losing their jobs.
New York Governor David Paterson has also stepped in to try and find a last minute solution.
Betfair Accused of Robbing Hundreds of People Through “Happy Hour” Promo
The largest betting exchange in Europe, Betfair, has been accused of “robbing” players during a recent online casino “Happy Hour” promotion.
Crown Casino Hammered: 24-Hour Gambling Binges, Machine Urination Alleged
Atlantic City Casino Reform, Internet Gambling Won’t Work Claims Moody’s
Mobile Betting Boosts Sportingbet Profits
(The Press Association) - Online bookmaker Sportingbet said it has seen an increase in punters gambling on-the-go amid the growing popularity of smartphones.
Crown Casino Accused of Allowing Desperate Gamblers to Urinate on Machines
Motley Fool Looks At Potential Players In Legalized US Online Gambling Field
Harrahs IPO Cancelled
Harrahs, the Las Vegas casino operator and sponsor of the World Series of Poker, has cancelled its IPO on Friday, citing declining marketing conditions.
News of the Initial Public Offering being scrapped comes one day after General Motors returned to the stock market surrounded by plenty of hoopla. While the GM shares did not deliver a huge punch over the price of the initial public offering, there was still a 3.6 percent rise in the stock price.
Ladbrokes Abruptly Pulls Out of China, Hong Kong Market
With little notice, the United Kingdom’s largest bookmaker, Ladbrokes, will stop accepting bets online from those living in China and Hong Kong.
Stan James buys stake in online betting firm
Global online gaming operator Stan James Plc has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Racing2day LLC, presided over by Belfast man Vincent Caldwell.
