Gambling News
Donald Trump to Buy Ground Zero Mosque Property in Cash Deal?
Michael Waxman: Vey Optimistic About Online Poker Legislation Passing
Online Sportsbooks Betfair, Bet365, William Hill Remain On Top World Rankings
Sports Betting Blackberry, iPhone Apps Hot: Online and in Vegas
German Gambling Laws Violate EU Rules
A European Union high court ruled that Germany’s betting restrictions contravened EU law.
The European Court of Justice declared that the rules for the German state betting monopolies were not “consistent and systemic enough” to uphold the argument that restrictions served to protect the public from gambling addiction, the Financial Times of London reported on Wednesday.
In its ruling, the court said the German monopoly advertised extensively to lure customers, undercutting the argument of the states that their monopolies limited addiction.
Republican gambling executives endorse Harry Reid
Three Las Vegas Strip casino executives are among a group of Republicans backing Senate Democratic Majority Leader Harry Reid in his bid for a fifth term.
New iPhone, Blackberry, Android Platform a Hit for Bookmaker
Just in time for football, the oldest established online bookmaker in North America, Bookmaker.com, recently launched its new version of the mobile betting platform that is compatible with iPhone, Blackberry and Android. Traffic has tripled since the introduction just three weeks ago. The new offering is promised to improve customer’s experience while betting on the go.
Betsson Loses Battle With Sweden: Fights Over Svenska Spel Monopoly
The Swedish online gambling firm Betsson has lost a legal battle with the government of Sweden related to its monopoly Svenska Spel.
UIGEA: What Impact If Any?
Dave Behr, Out Of The Storm NewsWagering on a horse to lose in California? You bet!
Ron Dicker, WalletPop.com
Asian Online Gambling Site 12Bet 7th to Get Licensed in Isle of Man This Year
Las Vegas Casino Bomb Threat A Hoax
LAS VEGAS — A man claiming to have a bomb around his chest prompted an evacuation of a Las Vegas casino for several hours.Australian Casino, Betting And Political News September 6, 2010
The Tiger Woods Effect: Could Wayne Rooney Antics Hurt Manchester United?
When Tiger Woods announced plans to play golf in all the Majors tournaments of 2010, oddsmakers offered the prop bet on how many Majors Woods would win. Little did we know that Woods promiscuous sex antics were to eventually result in zero Majors wins. Not only that, he played like an amateur.
Rupert Murdoch News Corp Paper Might Be Banned in Australia As “Porn”
Internal Strife Threatens Future of Online Gambling Legislation
By CHUCK BLOUNT - Express-News
Online Gambling In The US: Ladbrokes, William Hill Likely To Lose Out
With the very real possibility that Congressman Barney Frank could lose his chairmanship position should the Republicans take over the House come November, online poker federal legislation must pass prior to Election Day or else there will likely be no “start over” time come 2011. Ladbrokes, William Hill and other European sports betting ventures itching to get into the U.S. market still may be blocked since Frank’s legislation pertains only to online poker.
Enter the individual states.
Fred Nile Porn Excuse Doesn’t Hold Water: Gambling and Porn Chaos Down Under
Football Betting Frenzy Begins in Earnest This Weekend…Or Not?
It’s the official start of the 2010 College Football weekend and football betting has now commenced.
