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Sports Handicapper on Affects of Internet Gambling Ban

We all know how the Internet Gambling Ban has affected our industry as a whole, including the handicapping business over the past 3 years.  Your deposits and withdrawals have become a game of cat

Submitted by Tony George on, Feb/27/2009

Marvel Comics a Bright Spot for Scarred Cryptologic

Having been embroiled in a public feud with former CEO and 10 percent shareholder, Javaid Azid, the publicly traded online gambling software firm, Cryptologic, can seek some solace in knowing that

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Feb/27/2009

Possible Super User Poker Scandal on Full Tilt

There is a currently unsubstantiated rumor circulating on the twoplustwo.co

Submitted by Guest on, Feb/26/2009

Scherer Asks for Public Defender at Arraignment

The online poker pro who has been charged in the brutal murder of his own parents has asked Alameda County Superior Court Judge Robert McGuiness for a public defender, stating that he was yet to hi

Submitted by C Costigan on, Feb/26/2009

Foster Care Mums Using Money for Gambling

The Australian on Friday reports that foster carers are taking in abused money in order to collect tax free allowances.  A good portion of those funds are being spent at local pubs for the purpose

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Feb/26/2009

Legalized Sports Betting Would Mean $30.6 Billion for US Economy

There is much talk this week about legalizing online gambling and in particular sports betting, which would account for a $30.6 billion figure as part of a PriceWaterHouseCoopers 2007 industry fore

Submitted by C Costigan on, Feb/26/2009

Poker Pro Arrested in Murder of Parents

A professional poker player suspected of killing his mother and poker pro father last year in California has been arrested and charged in the slayings.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Feb/26/2009

U.S Could Reap Billions in Tax Revenue With Online Gambling

(Reuters) - The United States could raise nearly $52 billion in revenue over the next decade by lifting a three-year-old ban on Internet gambling and taxing the activity instead, according to a stu

Submitted by Guest on, Feb/26/2009

CAP Officials Admit Involvement in CardSpike Online Poker Room

A partner in Casino Affiliate Programs (CAP), Warren Jolly, this week, admitted he was trying to "cover up" his "affiliation with CardSpike", an online poker room that had been

Submitted by C Costigan on, Feb/26/2009

The First Dog: He Won’t be Named After Barney Frank

The White House First Dog is expected by April - a  Portuguese Waterdog (a what?).   The only thing we don't know is his/her name.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Feb/26/2009

Cake Poker Could Soon Dominate With Aggressive Approach

The Cake Poker Network is just reeling them in of late.   Its partnering with major online sportsbetting enterprises could help make Cake one of the top 5 online poker networks by years end.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Feb/25/2009

Cryptologic Dispute Now a Public Affair: Concern to Shareholders

Former Cryptologic CEO, Javaid Aziz, who ran the publicly traded online software company business from April 2007 to February 2008, has been trying to establish a foothold in an effort to gain cont

Submitted by C Costigan on, Feb/25/2009

2009 NBC Heads Up Poker Championship Lineup Announced

Which poker players will be playing in this year's NBC Heads Up Poker Championship?  Gambling911.com has the list below. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Feb/25/2009

The Grasshopper in Amsterdam Does Not Want Americans

 

Each year, hundreds of chirpy online gambling professionals descend upon Amsterdam to participate in the Casino Affiliate Convention.  Gambling911.com of course recognizes that few if anyone will remember anything that was discussed at the conference itself.  The event is more of a networking function where friends can gather and do things they might not normally do at home such as smoke canibus and have sex with women on display behind red lit windows. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Feb/24/2009

Poker Host Joins the Cake Poker Network

PokerHost.com today announced the worldwide launch of their online poker room on the Cake Poker Network. Since their inaugural launch in 2004.

Submitted by Guest on, Feb/24/2009

Bookies Lose £1million After Fans Bet Against Own Team

UK bookies took quite a hit this week after a cash-strapped Weymouth team lost to Rushden and Diamonds a score of 9-0.  Punters anticipated the results after it was learned that their

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Feb/24/2009

California Poker Summit to Take Place in Mid May

Anxious to get into the online poker market, California representatives will take part in a state poker summit to be scheduled some time in Mid May.  The website is expected to debut in the next f

Submitted by C Costigan on, Feb/23/2009

Pennsylvania Fighting Over Video Poker

Top government officials in the State of Pennsylvania are feuding over video poker.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Feb/23/2009

CAP Rift Could Devastate Online Gambling Affiliate Stability

Co-founder of Casino Affiliate Program (CAP), Lou Fabiano, has come out swinging against his business partner in the venture, Warren Jolly.  He accused Jolly on Monday of trying to take over

Submitted by C Costigan on, Feb/23/2009

Oscar Betting a Hit: Ratings Up

The 2009 Oscars provided quite a betting revenue boost for online gambling websites.  The event is traditionally the 3rd most wagered on of the year and that probably won't change in 20

Submitted by C Costigan on, Feb/23/2009

MGM Mirage, Bally’s, Wynn, Harrah’s Lose Out During Tough Times

Las Vegas is hurting during these rough economic times.  Hotels on the strip have drastically slashed room rates in an effort to compete.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Feb/23/2009

Underbelly Series to Continue Says Channel Nine Exec

In its second season, Australia's Underbelly franchise has witnessed massive viewership.  More than 2 million people tune in nightly.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Feb/22/2009

California Legislators Would Speak to 888.com About Online Poker

Sources close to Gambling911.com have reported that legislators in California are so intent on legalizing online poker in that troubled state they are looking to attend an upcoming i-Gaming confere

Submitted by C Costigan on, Feb/21/2009

Theo Jorgensen Wins Boxing Match: Gus Hansen Puts Up Good Fight

While poker pro Theo Jorgensen was declared the winner in Saturday's much ballyhooed Denmark clash with Gus Hansen, many in the poker community who watched the bout online believed that Hansen shou

Submitted by Ace King on, Feb/21/2009

European Union Must Solve Its Own Online Gambling Dilemma

The European Union has launched an investigation into U.S. action related to its clampdown on European online gambling operators, most of whom volunteered to exit the U.S.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Feb/21/2009

NRL Club Launches BunnyBet Bookmaker Website Venture

What's not to like about a site calling itself Bunnybet.com.au?  Actually, the link redirects to the Betezy.com website as part of the latest NRL club joint v

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Feb/21/2009

Jon Kyl Agrees With Barney Frank Regarding Bank Nationalization

Republican Senator Jon Kyl and Democratic House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank remain on opposite sides of the spectrum when it comes to legalizing online gambling.  Kyl calls

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Feb/20/2009

Oscars Vegas Odds – You Will Need to Bet Online

Las Vegas has posted odds on the Oscars.  The one catch:  You can't place actual money bets.  That's right, Oscars Vegas odds are just that, odds rendered useless, especially since they have no

Submitted by C Costigan on, Feb/20/2009

Barney Frank to Push Repeal on Internet Gambling Ban

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A senior Democratic lawmaker will push legislation this year to repeal a U.S.

Submitted by Guest on, Feb/20/2009

Vantis Will be Receivers for Stanford International Bank

The same receivers placed in charge to manage the liquidation of online gambling firm, BetonSports, will now oversee the Stanford International Bank crisis in Antigua. 

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Feb/20/2009

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