Gambling News
PartyGaming Bwin Takeover Rumors: Everest Revenue Down 19 Percent
Online poker news for August 19, 2011 has PartyGaming Bwin as a possible takeover target while the online poker network Everest continues to witness a drastic decline in revenues.
Bwin.Party became the world’s largest online gambling company after the two companies merged back in March. Rumors of an entry into the US market have prompted news that Wynn Resorts might be interested in taking over the firm. The UK’s largest bookmaker, William Hill, has also been linked to a potential takeover of Bwin.Party.
California Poker Law Confusing, Antiquated
The state of California, which just happens to be the 8th largest economic powerhouse in the world, has made headlines in the world of poker recently.
Online Poker Measure Could be Tacked Onto Jobs Bill
Industry observers are watching to see if members of Congress will seek to attach a bill legalizing online poker to US President Barack Obama’s jobs creation bill.
Supporters of i-Gaming legislation, including Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, believe that the legalization of online poker will help to stimulate job growth and bring billions of dollars to federal coffers. Opponents to similar proposed legislation in the past such as Arizona Republican Senator Jon Kyl also have expressed support for regulation in recent months.
Lesniak Set to Reintroduce Online Gambling Bill in New Jersey: 13000 Jobs Lost
Says Measure Needed to Protect Casino, Horse-Racing Industries
Oh My God: Priest Possessed by Gambling Addiction Gets 60 Days Prison Sentence
A Catholic priest found guilty of embezzling $295,000 to fuel his gambling habit will spend 60 days in prison. He had been facing 15 years behind bars.
Company Files Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against Zynga
With the US Justice Department aggressively seizing domain addresses of companies alleged to be involved in patent infringement, Zynga better be careful.
Merge Poker Network Cashouts Now Down to Two Weeks
With talk that the Merge Poker Network is about to re-enter the US market any day now, players have reported average cashouts of approximately two weeks.
Poker Refugees Service Seeks to Relocate Displaced Pros
We at Gambling911.com love it and there is a need for it after Fail Tilt Poker (errr Full Tilt Poker) shut down to US players April 15.
Online Gambling News for August 17, 2011: Congress May Okay Web Gambling
G911.co has your online gambling news for August 17, 2011.
Rick Perry for President: Not if You’re a Gambler or Online Poker Player
Texas governor Rick Perry has thrown his (cowboy) hat into the ring, announcing that he's a candidate for President of the United States.
Online Poker in the US Could Resemble Online Horse Betting in the US
Ron Paul Still Gets Little Love From Media, Prediction Market
CEO of Ceasar’s Gary Loveman: “I do Believe There’s a Will in Congress to Correct This (UIGEA)”
In an interview over the weekend with the Financial Times of London, Ceasar’s CEO Gary Loveman said he feels legalized Internet poker will be inevitable in the very near future.
“We’ve had in the United States this bizarre situation where it has been legal for Americans over (the age of) 21 to play poker online but illegal for American companies to provide that service. I can’t think of another example where there is something an American can buy but no American entity can provide. It’s a very unusual situation and that’s what we’ve been through for some time.
Sportingbet Trading on London Stock Exchange Suspended
One of the largest online sports betting firms in the world, Sportingbet, has suspended trading on the London Stock Exchange.
Jockey Club $10 Million Marketing Free-to-Play Horse Racing Mock Betting Site, Social Networking
The free-to-play poker site model has proven huge and now the horse racing sector is looking to capitalize with the Jockey Club’s $10 million marketing commitment.
Forget Italy Cash Games: Online Casinos Generating $2.2 Billion Per Year
With Italy now the biggest online poker market in Europe thanks to 24 hour a day cash games, its online casino sector seems to be getting ignored.
Cash Games Italia 150 Milioni di euro: Sit and Go e Tornei non va Bene
PartyPoker Wins Battle for Number Two But War Continues
It didn’t take long but PartyPoker has once again claimed the number two spot among the largest online poker rooms.
Internet Gambling in Denmark: “High Risk” Players Getting Tax Reform 1 January
Court Won’t Return Seized Domain Names: Says No Hardship Caused
A federal judge has refused to return the domain name of a Spanish company accused of violating copyright law.
Earlier this year US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) seized the domain name Rojadirecta.org owned by Spanish firm Puerto 80 along with several other Web addresses. Puerto 80 was the only defendant to file a petition in the court, claiming the action was seriously damaging its business.
The judge disagreed, claiming the seizure has caused no significant hardship.
Spread No-Limit Poker: Dougherty Gang Bank Robber Stripped Naked for Poker Games
An alleged bank robber, Lee Grace Dougherty, reportedly stripped naked for “modeling gigs” at area poker games, according to reports.
American Gaming Association Spent Over $600K Lobbying for Internet Poker
Australian Online Gambling Affiliates Come Under Scrutiny
Paddy Power-owned Sportsbet is being accused of keeping its affiliate arrangement secret.
Zynga Poker Makes its Google+ Debut in Battle With Facebook Over Online Gaming
The biggest free poker site online for Texas Hold’em fans, Zynga, has made its Google+ debut along with Angry Birds.
Alabama Vote Selling Gambling Trial Ends With Not Guilty Verdicts
Jurors acquitted or failed to reach a verdict on all charges involving a much publicized Alabama gambling political corruption case.
