Gambling News
Chris Krafcik Talks Full Tilt Poker, California Poker and the Federal Legislative Front
PokerStars Traffic Up Well over 5000 Average From Post-Black Friday Low Point
Since the April 15 indictment of its two co-founders in the United States, PokerStars had continued to storm back even without a US customer base.
Full Tilt Poker Hearing to be Covered by Quadjacks Around the Clock
UseMyWallet / Quicktender Payouts Begin Arriving
We were skeptical but, to their credit, UseMyWallet / Quicktender payouts began arriving to players in Europe, Canada and the United States.
Betting Online for the 2011-2012 Football Season: Like Going Back to 1999
People are always going to find ways of betting online, and the 2011-2012 football season is no exception, especially with the NFL lockout now over.
Online Sportsbook Sports Interaction Not Accepting US Customers for Football
The very popular and long established Canadian-based online sportsbook, Sports Interaction, is no longer accepting US customers coming into the new football season.
French Online Poker Site 200 Percent Poker Shuts Down
The French online poker room 200 Percent Poker has shut down. Ce site est fermé.
New Jersey Lawmakers Tell DOJ: Legalized Internet Gambling is Right of State
Best Price Per Head: $5 to $9?
PayPerHead.com recently launched a new “Best Price Per Head” initiative that only charges a mere $5 to $9. As part of the campaign, they hired The Sopranos star Vince Curatola, better known as “Johnny Sack”, to act as official spokesperson.
PayPerHead.com offers premium packages in addition to the $5 to $9 deal.
Here is what the $5 to $9 package provides:
No More TheGreek.com, BetJamaica.com for Football 2011: Where to Bet Online Now
Many of you will be stumbling upon this bit of information as you attempt to access your betting accounts for Football 2011: TheGreek.com and BetJamaica.com are no more.
Dead Man Shows Up Alive in Las Vegas 32 Years Later
A man declared legally dead after disappearing amid gambling and marital problems 32 years ago has turned up alive in Las Vegas.
BetJamaica.com Website has Closed its Doors
Following an announcement Saturday July 23 that parent company, TheGreek.com, will be closing to US customers, its recreational arm, BetJamaica.com, will follow suit.
Greek Tragedy: TheGreek.com, PokerWorld, BetJamaica Closing to US Market
Phil Gordon Dismissed from Full Tilt Poker Class Action Lawsuit
Phil Gordon, a professional poker player named as a defendant in a class action lawsuit against Full Tilt Poker, has voluntarily been dismissed.
Country Music Stars George Jones and Randy Owen Caught up in Alabama Gambling Probe
Country music stars George Jones and Randy Owen are the latest to be caught up in an Alabama “vote buying” political gambling corruption probe.
The two men offered to perform with a former recording artist-turned-state lawmaker in Alabama in exchange for his vote on pro-gambling legislation. Fittingly, Owen is the lead singer for the long established country music group Alabama.
Hard Rock Casino Coming to Atlantic City
The Hard Rock Casino plans to open a small casino in Atlantic City, the US second largest casino destination.
Full Tilt Poker Show The Poker Lounge Unlikely to Air After NonPayment
Full Tilt Poker Investors Want No Part In US Player Acquisitions: UK, Ireland Assets Only
Full Tilt Poker Screwed Me Website Will Present Online Petition to Alderney
888 Poker May Apply for Nevada Gaming License: Second Quarter Revenues Surge
888 Holdings may consider applying for a Nevada gaming license amidst release of “stellar” 2011 2nd quarter revenue numbers.
Bookies Offer Long Odds of Full Tilt Poker Opening Back Up July 27
Italian Revenue Agency Cracks Down on Professional Online Poker Players, Local Tax Cheats
The Italian Revenue Agency has reportedly begun cracking down on poker pros who have entered into sponsorship deals.
Gambling911.com Publisher to be Interviewed on LA Radio Friday re State of Online Gambling
Bookie Call Center, Software Now Brings Live, In-Game Betting to the Streets
$15 Million in Seized Full Tilt Poker Funds Documented so Far and Growing According to Website
Website dedicates itself to displaying the amount of seized funds by US authorities related to online poker rooms like Full Tilt Poker, UB.com
Germany Online Gambling Tax Hike Not Likely: Bwin.Party, Betfair Surge on News
Germany is unlikely to hike taxes by 17 percent on all online gambling stakes after the European Union condemned the idea on Tuesday. This sent Bwin.Party shares surging.
Bwin.Party topped the mid-cap gainers board, up 7¾p to 140p, while online betting exchange Betfair Group gained 16½p to 632p.
William Hill Enters Italian Online Poker Market With WilliamHill.it
William Hill is the latest online poker room to enter the powerful Italian market with its newest domain name WillianHill.it.
William Hillis the United Kingdom’s largest bookmaker and has been in business since 1932.
Italy opened up its market to online poker play from companies outside the nation last year. PokerStars.it is the world’s fifth largest online poker venture.
