Gambling News
California Bill on Exchange Wagering, Takeout Increase Progresses
Victory Poker Confirms Move To Cake Poker: Caging Sara Underwood
Dan Fleyshman, founder and CEO of Victory Poker confirmed to CoinFlip.com Monday that his online poker room will indeed be moving over to the Cake Poker Network.
Rumors first began surfacing over the weekend. Gambling911.com covered the story on Saturday (see Victory Poker Provides Winning Ingredient for Cake Poker).
Online Sportsbooks: Heroes Shuts Down, WSEX Might As Well Too
Australia Casino, Gambling, and Political News With Greg Tingle
Australia continues to pump out some of the world's most interesting and unique casino, gambling, and political news this week. Melbourne remains on real life Underbelly alert, Mildura may start a pro casino political party, Aussie casino wars and more. Media Man and Gambling911 continue to bring you the best. Aussie casino king James Packer still may be sailing the high seas, but the news rolls on regardless. Load up the sniffer dogs, kangaroos, koalas, Tasmanian devils... it's a whale of a hunting time down under.
3D Australian International Movie Convention News and 3D Slots
Australia continues to be a hotbed for the digital entertainment industry, including the much hyped 3D sector. Avatar and the NRL State Of Origin may be the current 3D showcase productions, but that's far from the full story, and no, we're not talking about the exciting 3d porn flicks either. Media Man and Gambling911 swing past Australia's Gold Coast - Surfers Paradise, up Jupiter's Hotel and Casino way with this special 3D report Aussie style. Catch the wave...
New Jersey Is Letting Gambling Dollars Get Away
By Raymond J. Lesniak (NJ.com Editorial)
Reuters: Sportingbet, 888 Must Settle With U.S. Justice Department
Bwin CEO Blasts PokerStars, Full Tilt as Illegal Online Poker Rooms
While Norbert Teufelberger and his Bwin co-CEO Manfred Bodner insist that PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker will be froze out of the U.S.Las Vegas Voted Among Most Stressful Cities
Sin City Las Vegas has been voted the most stressful city by Forbes.com.
“Las Vegas has got its share of stressors," says Kathleen Grace Santor M.Ed., Ed.S., a therapist and yoga instructor who founded the center and has studied stress for 15 years. "The 24-hour day requires employees to work 24 hours a day. They're too busy, they have too much on their plate, and they're always hurried."
Israeli Aggressive Assault on Internet Worse Than China
Israel may be the most Democratic, liberal, free thinking nation in the Middle East.
Online Poker Processor Did Not Stand a Chance Says Industry Expert
Craigslist Killer Used Primitive Scalpel To Kill Himself In Prison
The so-called Craigslist Killer, Philip Markoff, used a “primitive scalpel” to kill himself in a Massachusetts prison over the weekend.
Markoff was awaiting trial in the murder of a 25-year-old New York masseuse Julissa Brisman. Markoff responded to an ad on the popular online bulletin board Craigslist. He allegedly met his victim and shot her dead, then robbed Ms. Brisman. A med student, Markoff was said to owe substantial gambling debts at the time of the murder.
Australian, Asian Gambling and Political News August 18, 2010
PokerStars Online Poker Payment Processor Nailed: Will Forfeit $13 Mil
Card Player Poker Mag Blasts Monogamy: Encourages Sexual Deviance
Jagajeet Chiba: Betfair Marketing Campaign Would be a Tough Sell in States
Jagajeet Chiba discusses Betfair’s latest marketing blitz. His views and opinion do not necessarily reflect that of Gambling911.com Management.
While Betfair has some presence in the United States through its horse racing arm (this form of online betting is deemed “legal” under the Unlawful Internet Gaming Enforcement Act), much of its betting exchange remains off limits to U.S. residents. That is the least of their worries.
Jim Fassel Confessional: “I Have Always Looked At The Spread”
Online Poker: Industry Expert Predicts The Future of Legalization
Former New Jersey Governor Endorses Sports Betting
"The Hanson report commissioned by Christie to consider an overall plan for the state's gaming business does not deal with sports betting. There is a huge market for sports betting; a lot of money is bet illegally on the Super Bowl alone. It would appear that public opposition to legalization is fading and obstacles can be overcome. The activity is already there, and it is pure logic that we take advantage. State Sen Ray Lesniak, D-Union, may lead the way."
Calgary Herald: Joker’s Gone Wild As Provinces Wager on Gambling
