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Poker Part of Illinois Governor Scandal
Once again, the game of poker has shown itself to be a vital part of American life by being connected to a big story in the news.
Jesse Jackson Jr. Going Down? What Are The Odds?
With Thursday's revelations that Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr.
Libertarian Presidential Candidate Talks Illinois Governor Scandal on Fox
Wayne Root will denounce the $15 Billion bailout of the auto industry and he'll be talking about the Illinois governor corruption scandal.
Paddy Power Next Airline To Go Bust Ad Doesn’t Fly
The Advertising Standards Authority in the United Kingdom has grounded an ad by Internet gambling powerhouse Paddy Power, which it claims discredits the airline industry. Paddy Power, Ireland's largest bookmaker and a sponsor of the Gambling911.com website, had been offering odds on which major commercial airline would go under next.
The Paddy Power press campaign, which ran in national newspapers, used the headline "Next airline to go bust?".
Online Gambling Site Reports on Bratz Dolls?
The soon-to-be extinct Bratz dolls, some of whom look like "retired" Bodog founder Calvin Ayre's hookers, have made their way onto the Bodog Beat website.
The Bratz dolls posting appears on Bodog Beat, a BodogLife.com associated web blog that encourages readers to join the online gambling and poker site. A "Sign In To Bodog" button takes readers directly to a signup page for the Bodog site.
"Why would they have an entry for Bratz dolls?" questioned one industry observer.
Calgary Flames vs. St. Louis Blues Betting Preview
The Calgary Flames opened at -1.5 odds heading into St. Louis Friday. Calgary has 29 points vs. St. Louis at 22 points overall. Calgary is 9-1 vs. St.
Football Association Ends Investigation
The Football Association has ended the investigation launched as a response to reports of unusual betting patterns in Norwich's Coca-Cola Championship game against Derby on 4 October.
Mob Mentality as Poker Community Wants Blood
A 60 Minutes segment on an "insider poker cheating scandal" ended with one of the folks who uncovered the scam suggesting that the same thing may be happening at other online poker rooms.
Did 60 Minutes Story Help Absolute Poker, Online Poker Rooms?
Maybe websites like Gambling911.com are all too caught up in the online poker scene to really understand the true impact of Sunday evening's 60 Minutes segment pertaining to the much talked about A
US Open Stopped Online Gambling By Web Filtering
Few sports over the last year have been rocked harder by "gambling" controversies than tennis.
Poker Cheating Scandal Raises Questions Regarding Big Name Pros
In a very well written report from our friends at AintLuck.com, the spotlight shines on today's big name poker pros - specifically Phil Ivey.
The question: Is it a conflict of interest for a part-owner in an online poker room the likes of Full Tilt Poker to rack up over $8 million in cash games over an 18 month span there?
AintLuck attempts to answer that question.
CBS Was Once Involved In Online Gambling
The following is an editorial piece related to this past weekend's 60 Minutes segment on an Internet poker cheating scandal.
Poker Community Reacts to 60 Minutes Story
The folks at Two Plus Two, a popular posting forum community covering the game of poker, offered their reaction to the 60 Minutes piece that aired Sunday ni
Poker Cheaters Story Airs on 60 Minutes
The much anticipated poker cheaters story aired Sunday night on the most watched news magazine, 60 Minutes. The story was heavily promoted throughout Sunday's NFL games including two marquee late
Online Poker Cheating Scandal: It's Not Joe Norton's Week
An online poker cheating scandal has thrust the most unlikeliest of men into the spotlight.
Industry Disputes 60 Minutes Claim That Online Poker Is Illegal
The much anticipated 60 Minutes segment on a highly publicized "insider cheating scandal" (a la a "super user account") already has the online poker community up in arms before
Top NFL Games Mean Strong Ratings for 60 Minutes Poker Story
Sometimes good stories are missed on 60 Minutes as a result of NFL games being played out past the 7 pm EST hour on Fox.
60 Minutes to Air Absolute Poker Insider Cheating Story Sunday
It's finally here. The much anticipated 60 Minutes segment on insider cheating and online poker. At the center of the investigation, AbsolutePoker.com
Bible Society Paid $5 Mil to Man With Porn, Online Gambling Connections
When former President of the American Bible Society, Dr. Paul Irwin, hired Richard J.
Gambling Not a Huge Problem on College Campuses: Drugs, Booze Is
Mike Bianchi of the Orlando Sentinel has some harsh words for Florida basketball coach Billy Donovan and his reaction to accusations that point guard
NFL Nervous About Controversial Chargers Steelers Game?
Talk continued Wednesday about the controversial call during Sunday's San Diego Chargers vs.
Dallas Mavericks Owner Mark Cuban Charged With Insider Trading
The colorful owner of the Dallas Mavericks, Mark Cuban, has been charged with insider trading.
The Securities and Exchange Commission alleges Cuban in June 2004 sold 600,000 shares of Internet search engine company Mamma.com Inc. on inside information that the company would initiate a stock offering. The charges allege Cuban knew that the offering would be at a discount and it would be dilutive to existing shareholders.
Catholic School Spends Public Money on iPods and Online Gambling
Auditors for a Toronto catholic school discovered that trustees were using public money to purchase iPods and gambling online according to a report in the Canadian Press.
Vitamine Host Kang Byung-kyu Faces Online Gambling Charges
Kang Byung-kyu, baseball player turned host of the South Korean television show Vitamine, is facing charges that he bet billions of dollars gambling online, the Joongang Ilbo reported Wednesday.<
Paddy Power Removes Obama Assassination Odds Following Public Outcry
Irish bookmaker, Paddy Power, has decided to remove odds on P
Federal Prosecutors Won't Charge Disgraced Eliot Spitzer
Former Gov. Eliot Spitzer will not be charged with any crime for his patronage of a prostitution ring, federal prosecutors announced on Thursday.
Bodog Internet Gambling Leads to Money Laundering Charges
As widely feared, reports surfaced on Thursday that charges have been levied against Bodog and its falling Internet gambling empire.
Federal authorities in Maryland have filed money-laundering charges against two men, Edward Courdy and Michael Garone, who have figured in an ongoing investigation into Bodog, according to the Baltimore City Paper.
Puck You! Super Model Weeps Over Ranger Captain Ron Greschner
Supermodel Carol Alt was reduced to tears yesterday during a courtroom face-off against her ex-hubby, former Ranger captain Ron Greschner, according to a report filed by the New York Post.
Isiah Thomas Pill Overdose Fact or Fiction?
Reports continue to suggest that former New York Knicks coach, Isiah Thomas, was out cold when police arrived at his home after a 911 call reporting an overdose on sleeping pills.
Managers For Masters Of The Queen’s Music Stole £450,000 For Online Gambling
Michael and Judith Arnold, former long time managers of the Master of the Queen's Music, have been charged with stealing nearly £450,000 from the composer.
