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Craigslist Killer Had Gambling Problem Say Authorities
A Boston man accused of slaying a Manhattan woman he met won Craigslist, the popular online classifieds website, may have owed significant gambling debts.
Another Gambling Firm Files for Bankruptcy
Evergreen Gaming has filed for bankruptcy it was reported on Tuesday. The Canadian-based firm did so after
Aristocrat completes capital raising
Aristocrat Leisure Ltd says it has completed an institutional placement of about 61.5 million ordinary shares at $3.25 per share to raise $200 million.
Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear: Bet on Races That Have Already Run
The beleaguered governor of Kentucky, Steve Beshear, has an interesting idea for gambling in his state: Bet on races that have already run.
Station Casinos Sues Internet Company Over Web Sites
Station Casinos Inc. is suing an Internet company based in Panama that it says is infringing on trademarks Station owns for three of its Las Vegas hotel-casinos.
Bodog Gets Its Domain Back
After much chest thumping about how Bodog would never cave into so-called "Patent Trolls", the company has reportedly gotten its much coveted Bodog.com domain name back.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi Won’t Approve Online Gambling Legislation
On the moral front, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will not approve online gambling. She is dead set against legalizing the activity, all for personal and religious reasons. Of course if enough of
Poker Players Alliance to Spend a Paltry $3M on Lobbying
The million plus member strong Poker Players Alliance has announced its intention to spend $3 million on lobbying to overturn the Unlawful Internet Gaming Enforcement Act (UIGEA) or at least carve
PartyGaming in Talks With Rival Gigamedia
ONLINE gambling group Party Gaming is holding talks on a deal with Nasdaq-listed rival Gigamedia.
James Packer Bets $3 Billion on Macau Casino
SOME of the croupiers shuffling cards at James Packer's huge new casino in Macau will don nose rings and wear blue wigs, as part of a punk-rock theme to attract wealthy Asian gamblers and holidayma
Poker Pro Lacy Jones Mom Knocked Out: Daniel Negreanu Busts Grandpa
Poker pros are Twittering and Gambling911.com follows them religiously to see what our favorites are up to each and every day. Be sure to follow our o
Woolworths Biggest Pokie Barron in Australia
WOOLWORTHS is the target of a new anti-pokies campaign following revelations the supermarket chain is Australia's biggest pokie baron, owning 11,000 machines.
Recession Casualty: Elvis Evicted From Las Vegas
The recession is hitting many people and places hard. Las Vegas is among the hardest hit and this week came the shocking news that Elvis Presley (a Vegas icon for years) is now being evicted.
According to the Las Vegas Review Journal, a group of investors who had planned on creating a $475 million Elvis Presley-themed resort on the Strip could be forced to sell the property. The reason:
Poker Pro Doyle Brunson Debuts Twitter Page: Already 86 Followers
Watch out CNN. Poker pro Doyle Brunson, the Texas Dolly, has finally debuted his Twitter page and within only a 24 hour period, Doyle already had 86 foll
CNN the Favorite to Reach One Million Twitter Users First
As the battle to be the first Twitter user to reach 1 million followers, Bookmaker.com, a leading online gaming site issued the
US Appeals Court Action Set for July on Internet Gambling Law
In a letter to counsel for both parties, Marcia M. Waldron, clerk for the appeals court, wrote that iMEGA v.
Buenos Aires Judge Orders 888.com Shut Off
A Buenos Aires judge has ordered the 888.com website to be made inaccessible to city residents because it violates local gambling laws.
Microgaming Online Poker Network Dukes It Out With Cereus
As Cereus brand, UltimateBet, has its spokesperson, Annie Duke, duke it out with comedian Joan Rivers on this season's Celebrity Apprentice, there is another fight transpiring. It's the fight for
Poker Players Are Tax Evaders Implies Rivers
The very charitable Annie Duke has blasted her fellow Celebrity Apprentice colleague, Joan Rivers, on Twitter. The popular poker pro learned that Ms.
Antigua Tightens Regulations on Internet Gambling
The Directorate of Gaming, a branch of the Financial Services Regulatory Commission (FSRC) has announced that regulations for the online gaming industry in Antigua and Barbuda have been tightened-u
Poker Pro Patrik Antonius Up Over $4 Million in 2009
Currently the first player to take on Durrrr in the million dollar challenge, Patrik Antonius has sho
James Packer Sells Family’s Long Term Investment
The Packer family's 26-year involvement in Australia's cattle industry has ended with the finalisation of the sale of its stake in Consolidated Pastoral Company (CPC).
Asteroid Apophis Odds of Hitting Earth Same as Shingo Katayama Golf Win
Asteroid Apophis is slated to come dangerously close to the planet Earth come April 13, 2029. But before we all get too freaked out, scientists have given the odds of this 25-story building sized
Business Groups Back Indian Gambling Deal in Florida
Two Florida business groups have come out in favor of the deal Gov.
Harrah’s Will Not Utilize Online Poker Software From US-Facing Firms
Harrah's, the Las Vegas casino giant, is looking to get into the online poker market. Sources close to the situation tell Gambling911.com that Harrah's will not be accepting bets from those ind
Washington State Forces PRWeb to Stop Taking Online Gambling Clients
Based in Washington State, PRWeb.com, has been ordered to stop promoting online gambling through its press release service this week.
Allen Iverson Banned From Detroit Casino
"Your money is no longer good here"
Frank Costigan Dies: James Packer Dad Never Forgave Him
Australia's casino magnate, James Packer, has been all over the news of late. In the U.S. he's been tied to a potential investment in financially troubled Las Vegas.
Two Men Charged in Australian Casino Brawl
Two men and a woman linked to the Rebels outlaw bikie gang have been charged over a brawl at a Sydney casino, police say.
First Dog Bo Pays Out Zilch
Forget the fact that President Obama decided on adopting a "non shelter" dog. Gamblers were more interested in the name bestowed upon the new First Dog. Unfortunately for these gamble
