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Carrie Stroup Voted Hottest Super Bowl Reporter
Gambling911.com Senior Reporter Carrie Stroup was voted the
Nick Cosmo Gambled Away $370 Mil in Ponzi Scheme
Last week, Gambling911.com was alerted that someone we knew had been burnt for close to $40,000 in an apparent ponzi scheme originating from Long Island, New York. We learned the individual's nam
Latest Agape World Ponzi Scheme Involved Gambling Debts
Another alleged ponzi scheme has wiped people out of millions and this one reportedly has ties to gambling.
Financial Crisis Hits Todd Brunson Investments Hard
It never seems to end and some of us here at Gambling911.com have concerns this is just the tip of the iceberg. Financial problems have reportedly hit the son of poker legend Doyle Brunson.
Cake Poker Welcomes Doyles Room On Board
Gambling911.com has published the DoylesRoom announcement, now let's get a perspective from the Cake Poker Network, which is among the fastest growing of the poker networks out there - already powe
Doyles Room Poker Joins the Cake Network Today
DoylesRoom.com today announced the worldwide launch of their online poker room on the Cake Poker Network.
2009 World Series of Poker Schedule Announced
The 2009 World Series of Poker schedule has been announced. Following magnificent ratings on ESPN for the delayed final table, the 2009 WSOP will once again feature the "November Nine"
Hilton Las Vegas Hopes Super Bowl Betting Boosts Economy
Hilton sports book executive director Jay Kornegay told the Las Vegas Sun that there are more than 300 such wagers on the Hilton's sheets this year.
U.S. Economy: States Can Ill Afford to Lose Their Lotteries
In this time of serious economic crisis in the U.S.
Introducing Jim Jones Jolly… Minus the Poison Cool Aid
In today's installment of the "CAP Follies" (CAP is short for Casino Affiliate Programs) we learn that co-organizer, Warren Jolly, has stepped up to the pulpit and ordered his minions to
Playboy Problems Not Stopping With Online Poker Room
The closure of Playboy's online poker room last week appears to be just the tip of the iceberg.
The famed company warned investors that it will take a write-down of goodwill and other charges amounting to more than $100 million, resulting in a net loss for Q4. The magazine publisher also expects a $4 million charge on cost-reduction initiatives, which will include an unspecified number of job cuts. The company will also fold its New York office according to reports.
"Who knew sex was a bad business to be in?" asks Belinda Luscombe of Time Magazine.
UIGEA: Live Free or Die
According to a report filed by Online Casino Advisory, the state of New Hampshire lottery has become the latest victim of the Unlawful Internet Gaming Enforcement Act, legislation that was drafted
Postcard From Paris as Gambling Lawyer Takes Deserved Break
What can be more romantic than beautiful Paris, France? Having an American couple renew their vows there on the heels of a huge win against the state of Kentucky. While Gambling911.com often pr
CAP Online Gambling Affiliate Group Accused of Hacking
The never ending saga of Casino Affiliate Programs (CAP) is just that - NEVER ENDING - and just when you thought it couldn't get any worse, it just did.
Academy Awards of Online Gambling (2009)
Gambling911.com's International Senior Correspondent and vertical chrome pole dance expert reveals her choices for the 2009 Academy Awards of Online Gambling.
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Hey, the nominations were released on Thursday for each category in the 2009 Academy Awards. A full slate of Oscar betting odds were now available at SBG Global - home of the massive cash bonuses.
Poker Pro Amarillo Slim Beaten and Robbed
News broke Thursday night that 80-year old poker legend Amarillo Slim was robbed and assaulted in his hometown of Amarillo, Texas.
Allegedly, the former World Series of Poker Champion was attempting to obtain collateral on a debt owed to him. The debt he was owed was $3,000 and he was merely trying to collect some kind of down payment on the amount. According to Amarillo Police Lieutenant Jim McKenny, Slim met his assailant at an agreed to location, an open field where he thought he would be picking up some type of 4-wheeler as the collateral.
CasinoMeister Bryan Bailey Boycotts CAP Over CardSpike Flap
Just when you think things couldn't get any worse regarding the Casino Affiliate Programs (CAP)/CardSpike.com flap, they just did.
The most prominent of the online casino watchdogs, Bryan Bailey, also known as the CasinoMeister, has opted not to attend this year's CAP event in London, England. The CAP affiliate festivities were slated to take place the same week as the Internet Gaming Expo Show (better known as ICE).
Casinomeister posted a YouTube video entitled "Chillin' with the Meister" on Friday, January 23, 2009.
Bodog Poker Falls to 19th Spot for Real Cash Players
Bodog Poker's luck continues to wane. A check of Saturday morning's real cash poker activity showed that the once prominent online gambling firm was 19
Porn Poker Room: Latest Casualty of Struggling Economy
Apparently, porn can be sustained, but poker can not.
Bookmaker.com Announces New Loyalty Points
Bookmaker.com announced the launch of BookMaker BetPoints, a new loyalty program designed to reward both recreational bettors and high rollers alike. At each of three different status l
Las Vegas Hedging Their Bets for 2009
LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Long-term bets are always risky in Las Vegas -- a city that prides itself on invention, reinvention and almost constant change.
Doyle Brunson 16th Most Likely to Kick the Bucket in 2009?
Poker pro Doyle Brunson is not all that thrilled to have learned he made the list of the "100 most likely celebs to die in 2009". You read that right, there is actually a "Blend Ce
Why Online Gambling Websites Require So Much Documentation
A lot of people balk at the idea that online gambling websites require various forms of documentation faxed in - often at the time of payout requests. Some would argue that such documentation nee
iMEGA responds to Kentucky Governor’s Appeal
Lawyers representing the Commonwealth of Kentucky filed a notice to appeal in the matter of iMEGA v. Judge Thomas D. Wingate.
Jon Kyl for President in 2012?
Arizona Republican Senator and former US Presidential candidate, John McCain, disclosed on Larry King Live Thursday night that he believed his colleague and "friend", fellow Arizona Senat
Online Gambling Nemesis Jon Kyl Won’t Support Timothy Geithner
Some call him "Enemy Number One" to the online gambling sector. In fact, Arizona Republican Senator Jon Kyl probably considers that a compliment. Kyl, who helped push through legislat
PartyGaming Loses It’s Managing Director
In a blow to the struggling online poker firm, PartyGaming Managing Director, John O'Malia, has quit the job after only 8 months in the position.
J. Todd Calls CAP CardSpike Relationship a “Shell Game”
In the latest APWA video report, J.
PokerStars Pulls Its Players From Poker After Dark: Full Tilt Rift?
Poker Stars is no longer allowing its players to participate on Poker After Dark, the NBC program that featured a one time child predator among its professional pl
Kentucky Governor Files Appeal re: Online Gambling Decision
Kentucky Governor Steven Beshear and his legal counsel have filed an appeal with the state court after losing a case Tuesday to seize 141 online gambling domain names.
In a 2-to-1 majority opinion, The Kentucky Court of Appeals ruled for the Interactive Media Entertainment and Gaming Association (iMEGA) in its suit against Judge Thomas D. Wingate (No. 2008-CA-002000-OA), by blocking the seizure orders issued by the Franklin (KY) circuit court judge for the domain names, all related to Internet gambling (Commonwealth of Kentucky, Franklin Circuit Court, Division II, 08-CI-1409).
