Gambling News
New York Times: States Addicted to Gambling
The New York Times featuring a report Monday regarding individual states desire to boost their economies through gambling, New Jersey included.
New Jersey governor Chris Christie last week announced a decision for the state to take over struggling gambling destination Atlantic City. Casino revenue there is down almost 30 percent from the same period in 2006. Of course, Atlantic City was hit with a double whammy of sorts. Not only has the town suffered from a downturn in the economy but neighboring states have recently provided stiffer competition.
Australian Gambling News July 25, 2010
Readers er punters, the Australian connection between casinos, gaming and politics had never been so hot. Aussie politicians and campaigners continue to battle for your mind (and vote), headlines and the whole box and dice. Media Man and Gambling911 deliver the uncensored news (full strength caffeine in Google speak) you need to know, not always what you want to hear. Here's your weekend fix my friends...
James Packer Family Spotted In Barcelona...
Pennsylvania Gets Casino Games: Atlantic City's Death Knell?
Legal poker was played for the first time in the State of Pennsylvania this week as table games came to the state's casinos.
William Hill “Worst Ever Royal Ascot” Blamed for Poor Profit Margins
William Hill continues to hint at moving its telephone business offshore following dismal results over the past year compared to its online arm.
"Poor horse racing results" led to a 33% fall in net telephone revenue, with a statement from Hills explicitly pointing out: "The board has previously noted the challenge of competing with UK betting exchanges and Irish offshore telebetting operators, all of whom have benefited from significant tax and cost advantages over UK bookmakers. The situation is under active review."
Gambling Industry Welcomes Atlantic City Plan But Others Skeptical
Donald Wittkowski, Press of Atlantic City
ATLANTIC CITY - Gov. Chris Christie's plan for state oversight of the casino district should boost the gaming industry, but it could take much longer to reverse Atlantic City's national reputation as a dirty and crime-plagued gambling haven, observers say.
Online Poker Bill Markup Scheduled Earlier Than Originally Thought
Federal Agents Order Shutdown of Blogs
Some 73,000 blogs were shut down this past week, reportedly based on an order by US federal agents.
Online Poker Foe Spencer Bachus Likely to be Ousted
Rep. Spencer Bachus could find his role as the senior Republican on the Financial Services Committee concluding if the GOP has anything to do with it post election time.
According to Politico.com, House Republicans are plotting again to oust Bachus from the position of senior Republican on the Financial Services Committee. This time, the challenge is likely to come after the November election from conservatives, including some on the committee.
Annie Duke, Spencer Bachus Go To War Over Online Poker Scandal
Sports Betting Scam Bilked Investors Out of $1 Million
The U.S. Attorney's Office in Nevada has charged Yul Na with 30 counts of wire fraud, 29 counts of money laundering and criminal forfeiture related to a sports betting scam that bilked investors out of nearly $1 million. Na has been charged with money laundering and fraud charges and will have to pay a $250,000 fine on each count as well as the forfeiture of money or property up to $962,350.
Hearing on Internet Gambling: Gamblers Compared to Heroin Addicts
Online Gambling: British Columbia Website Compromised User Information
New Jersey Governor Christie Looks To Take Control of Troubled Atlantic City
Organized Crime Fears Cloud British Columbia Online Gambling Plans
Russian Bookmaker Offers 100,000 Euros for Paul The Octopus
A prognosticating octopus correctly picked all the winners of specified World Cup games including Serbia’s shock win over favored Germany and Spain’s World Cup final win.
Internet Gambling Regulation Bill Hearing Scheduled for Wednesday
Station Casinos Group Not Business As Usual
From the Las Vegas Business Press
Sheikh Deal With Gambling Firm Could Be Seen As Defying Islam
Porn Studio Wants Russian Spy Anna Chapman To Work Undercover
A porn company would like to have the now notorious Russian spy Anna Chapman to star in its films.
Out to Lunch: WSEX.com Vacations As Customers Get Screwed
Troubled online gambling website World Sports Exchange (WSEX.com) has apparently gone on sabbatical, at least for now.
