Gambling News
First Kentucky, Now Australia to Ban Online Poker Sites?
Taking a cue from Kentucky Governor Beshears, it appears that Australia is now looking to ban Internet access to not only porn sites but gambling portals as well.
Bermuda Mulls Online Gambling Option
The Bermuda government has suggested it is interested in entering the multi billion dollar online gambling industry, but at what price?
Why Was Tampa Bay/Philadelphia Game Tie Graded a Phillies Win?
When Monday night's World Series game between the Tampa Bay Rays and Philadelphia Phillies was suspended due to inclement weather, most fans just figured they would catch the rest of the postponed
Poker Company Challenging NY State Gambling Laws
In light of the outlawing of most forms of online and live gaming, a relatively new trend has popped up. Most commonly known as bar poker leagues, these are free to the public and most times host
A Writ of Prohibition Filed In Connection With Kentucky Online Gambling Case
Writs have been filed by the Internet Gaming Council in response to a decision handed down by a Franklin County Circuit Court finding that the Commonwealth of Kentucky can seize some 141 domain nam
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.
Advise Your Online Gambling Clients to Block Kentucky?
Noted online gambling attorney I.
World Series Suspended Graded a Tampa Bay Rays Loss, Phillies Win
There has never been a rain-shortened game in World Series history, and this was the first suspension.
William Hill Price Cut On Gambling Fears
LONDON (SHARECAST) - Concerns over the future of the highly lucrative fixed-odds betting terminals has contributed to US bank slashing its target price for bookie William Hill.
There is evidence to suggest that the betting terminals are a contributory factor in gambling addiction, and with a Gambling Commission report due to be published next year, Citigroup believes there is a danger they may be banned from betting shops.
The Commission could also contemplate an increase in machine gaming duty.
Las Vegas Casinos Go Empty During Tough Economic Times
(Rueters) - LAS VEGAS: With just days to go until the US presidential election, financial gloom hangs like a pall over visitors to Las Vegas.
Push to Censor Online Gambling, Porn in Australia
Australia may be looking to censor or block online gambling and porn websites according to reports that surfaced in local media on Monday.
Online users groups are warning the government's planned multi-million dollar ISP filtering policy could block a wide range of content, despite the initial plans the system would censor only "illegal material", according to The Macquarie News.
The Bet That Blew Up Wall Street
(CBS) The world's financial system teetered on the edge again last week, and anyone with more than a passing interest in their shrinking 401(k) knows it's because of a global credit crisis.
Can Kentucky Kill Online Gambling?
The online poker industry may once again be fundamentally changing in the United States.
Jenny Woo Explores The World of Underground Poker Rooms
In years past Underground Poker Rooms have been given a bad rap. When I think of these gaming facilities, I reference back to the 1998 movie "Rounders" with Matt Damon.
Will the Democrats Really Help Online Gambling?
The online gambling industry is counting on a Democratic administration. After all, it's the Republican party who insisted on having Internet gambling prohibition as part of their platform.
Bookies Make Out Big Again This Weekend
The online sports books won out over the betting public in a big way for a second straight week.
Gaming and the Presidential Election: All in for McCain
Gaming has bet the house on the presidential campaign of Republican John McCain.
Bodog’s Fall From Grace Continues
BodogLife.com - once the envy of online gambling operators everywhere - continues to struggle and perhaps nowhere is this more evident than by checking their stats at
The Problem With Prediction Markets
My knowing little about the ins and outs of online "predictive markets" hasn't kept me from wondering over the years why U.S.
Politician, MMA Fighter Matt Lindland Sits Down With Jenny Woo
Oregon Republican Representative nominee Matt Lindland, discusses the UFC, his problems getting paid by Bodog Fight, and his political career.
What do you think of when you hear UFC or MMA? Fighting, Wrestling and Mixed Martial Arts, right? Well add politics to that. Matt "The Law" Lindland, Olympic Silver Medalist, veteran of UFC, IFL and Bodog Fight, and head coach of the IFL¹s Portland Wolfpack is running for State Representative of Oregon (District 52).
Kentucky Online Gambling Domain Forfeiture Hearing Delayed
Originally scheduled for November 17, 2008, a forfeiture hearing for 141 online gambling domain names has been rescheduled following Judge Thomas Wingate's allowance for a Motion to Stay.
Online Gambling Postmistress Jailed After Stealing £71,000
It may sound salacious. A postmistress stealing thousands of dollars to fuel her online gambling habit.
Boycott the Commonwealth of Kentucky as Foote Loses Ground
Jeffrey Reynolds Ph.D, owner of AmericanFlags.com has set up a site asking people to boycott the state of Kentucky after a circuit court judge decided to allow for the seizure of 141 online gamblin
Former BoS Executive: The Customers Will Receive Some Payment
Gambling911.com reporter Jenny Woo continues her interview with former BetonSports COO, Clive Archer.
Joe Brennan Jr. Rewards Come From Life Rendering Encounters
Clearly The Interactive Media Entertainment & Gaming Association founder Joe Brennan, Jr. won't be up for any eGaming Review Magazine awards this year.
Kentucky Online Gambling Domain Seizure Case: Judge Considers Stay
Franklin County Circuit Court Judge Thomas Wingate has taken into advisement a Motion of Stay during a hearing today that would determine if 141 online gambling domain names are to be seized on Nov
UK Will Not Go Ahead With Sale of State Run Bookmaker
(Reuters) - The British government said on Wednesday it would not go ahead with the planned sale of state-owned bookmaker, the Tote, this autumn due to current market conditions.
'I have now concluded that it is not appropriate to pursue a sale in these market conditions. I have therefore decided that the Tote should be retained in public ownership for the medium-term, and brought to the market when conditions are likely to deliver value for the taxpayer and racing,' Minister for Sport Gerry Sutcliffe said in a statement to Parliament.
New York Charges China Town Gang With Extortion
(Associated Press) - Prosecutors on Wednesday charged 13 members of a Chinatown gang with operating like an organized crime family, accusing them of bullying bus and van companies for a share of ow
Wynn Las Vegas Receives Honor
For the second year in a row, Wynn Las Vegas has been awarded Five Red Pavilions from the 2009 Las Vegas Michelin Guide.
Paddy Power to Open New Online Bookmaking Shops
Despite the downward economy, Ireland's largest bookmaker continues to prosper it seems.
Paddy Power, which recently joined the Gambling911.com family of fine sponsors, has announced plans to open several new betting outlets in the North west region of England.
