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Recession Hits Sports Tout Business as Sevransky Home Goes Into Foreclosure
Canada Tightens Law on Organized Crime
(UPI) - The Canadian government Wednesday unveiled a new set of rules aimed at countering organized crime.
Barney Frank: Online Poker Bill Will Pass With Help From The People
Best Online Casino Spam Ever: Get A Refund For Any Deposit You Ever Made
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IMEGA vs. Holder - Federal Gov. Motions to Dismiss, August 2, 2010
Cyprus: Gambling Ban Bill Nears Completion
A DRAFT bill designed to ban online gambling will likely be sent to the European Commission next week and should be voted into law before the end of the year.
GoDaddy.com Sued for $100 Million in Aiding Michael Jackson Online Casino
The popular registrar GoDaddy.com is being sued for its allowing a company to register the MichaelJackson.com online casino, according to TMZ.com.
GoDaddy.com is being pursued by Howard Mann, who claims he owns the copyright to photos features on the Internet casino website, which remains up as of press time Tuesday morning. The mystery owner registered through GoDaddy.com, according to the suit.
Las Vegas Sands Corp Booming Asia Business: Shares Rise 2.3 Percent
Shares in Las Vegas Sands Corp (LVS.N) posted a better-than-expected quarterly profit last week thanks to its new Singapore resort and gambling in Macau.
Sands, whose shares rose 2.3 percent in morning trading, earned 17 cents a share in the second quarter after adjusting for one-time items. Analysts on average expected 9 cents a share, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S.
Net revenue rose nearly 51 percent to $1.59 billion.
"They had a monster quarter," said Sanford Bernstein analyst Janet Brashear.
Sen. R. Wright (CA) Supports PASPA Lawsuit for Sports Betting in NJ
California may benefit from legalizing sports betting, state senator says
Japan Police Raid Yakuza Offices as Part of Sumo Gambling Scandal
(AFP) - Japanese police on Monday raided the offices of yakuza gangs in connection with a widening gambling scandal tarnishing the tradition-steeped sport of sumo.
Michael Jackson Online Casino Unauthorized Says Estate
The estate for late pop icon Michael Jackson claims that an online casino named after Jackson and using various trademarks is unauthorized to do so.
The online casino features an image of Michael Jackson and allows customers to play both casino games and bet on sports. A message on the site reads: "The King of Pop is proud to bring you the most exciting Vegas style online casino betting experience on the Net!"
Donald Trump Says He Supports Legalized Online Gambling
Speaking to the New York Post this past week, real estate and casino magnate Donald Trump said that he supported efforts to legalize online gambling.
Online Gambling Bill Disastrous For Families Says Congressman
An Idaho Congressman has lashed out at his opponent for supporting an online gambling legalization initiative.
Australian Political Parties Bet On Self To Lose
Readers, punters, gamers, casino billionaires, entrepreneurs, journos and political pundits, what a week, and what a story have we got for you. You've heard of an own goal in soccer. Well, get this... Australian political parties betting on themselves to loose the upcoming election... no joke folks. Centrebet is enjoying the spoils with the rumour mill saying PartyGaming want in, but the clock is ticking boys. Media Man and Gambling911 play 'Casino Jack' with this most unusual turn of events that is rumoured to bring Paul The Psychic Octopus out of retirement...
Another Ugly Chapter in Disgraced NBA Ref's Tale
Lorri Helfand, Times Staff Writer
LARGO — Former NBA referee Tim Donaghy hoped his book, showing how he became the "central figure in a Mafia-controlled gambling ring," would earn enough to pay off a $200,000 debt. He also hoped it would provide some financial security for himself and four daughters.
To date, he hasn't gotten a dime.
Australia Internet Censor Stephen Conroy Voted “Dumbest Politician”
What’s Next for the Online Gambling Bill HR 2267? It’s Complicated
European Online Gambling Firms Want Into U.S. Market: Hopes Are High
Nearly all European online gambling firms, including the poker sites, have shied away from the U.S. market for the past 3 years following passage of the Unlawful Internet Gaming Enforcement Act (UIGEA) back in October 2006. The first step towards appealing that law took place Wednesday with a markup in a House subcommittee. Now it’s off to the House and Senate where further amendments are likely.
Gambling News for Australia, Asia Pacific (July 30, 2010)
Readers er punters, another huge news week for gambling in the Australian - Asia Pacific including New Zealand region. Aussie's and Kiwi's rejoice at the PartyGaming - bwin deal, Australia's most dangerous casino named, Kiwi in Hong Kong poker sting, Star City Casino gunman awaiting sentencing, under age gambling probe on cards and more. heat. Media Man and Gambling911 play Pink Panther and Cluedo with this exciting and newsy Asia Pacific news round up...
Jupiters Hotel and Casino Gold Coast: Australia's Most Dangerous? World Dangerous List...
Australia’s Most Dangerous Casino: The Conrad Hotel and Casino
Australian land based casino and pubs, clubs and hotels have a bit of a reputation as not exactly totally safe places to hang out. Some of the dangers of land based casinos in Australia were touched on in the Productivity Report into gaming, but new findings further back this up with the Gold's Coast's Jupiters getting the most heat. Media Man and Gambling911 bring in the bodyguards with bullet proof vests, baton sticks and plastic handcuffs at the ready with this special report...
