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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
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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.
Australia’s Save the Internet Campaign Continues
If you have been reading Gambling911.com over the past couple of months, you're well aware of the precedent that may be set in a country that could be sent into the Dark Age, just behind North Kore
Bodog Faces Civil Contempt Charges in Las Vegas Court
March 5, 2009, exactly 11 years to the date that 21 online gambling operators were indicted for violation of an obscure 1963 "Wire Act" and it is this day that Bodog officers will need to
James Packer Macau Casinos Mentioned in Bribe Case
Two casinos owned by Australian mogul, James Packer, were mentioned in court documents related to bribery allegations against a former Macau government official,
Aubrey O’Day Tells G911 Ex Poker Beau David Williams Nice Guy
She referred to his foot fetish as "weird" and a "little scary" in a radio interview this week but this month's Playboy model and fashionista, Aubrey O'Day, insisted to Gambling
Federal Judge Orders Forfeiture of $10 Mil From Bodog
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Online Gambling Disaster Avoided in Midst of Stanford Bank Debacle
Unscrupulous payment processors, stringent new U.S. banking laws and one man's religious position related to gambling may have been enough to avert a catastrophe in the online gambling sector.
The industry it seems has learned from past mistakes not to keep all its eggs in one basket, a good thing considering Antigua's largest bank may be on the verge of folding. Assets are now frozen in Stanford International Bank following an FBI investigation.
Antigua Freezes Assets in Stanford International Bank
Much as they did when one of the world's largest online gambling firms, BetonSports, shut down under investigation nearly three years ago, the tiny Caribbean nation of Antigua has froze all assets
Another NRL Club Partners Up With Bookmaker
The South Sydney Rabbitohs are pleased to announce a new corporate partnership with Betezy.com.au Thursday.
Antigua Plan of Action to Preserve Financial Stability
ST JOHN'S, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Antigua and Barbuda's minister of finance and economy said on Wednesday the twin-island Caribbean state was scrambling to shore up its banking system after potentially
The iPhone Blackjack Casino Card Counter Gains World Attention
On Tuesday, Gambling911.com reported on how an iPhone application allows Blackjack players to actually count cards
Allen Stanford Fraud Case Could Mar Online Gambling Hub
The tiny Caribbean nation of Antigua has done most things right. They have cooperated with other international governments in order to ensure their banks were in compliance as a means of cracking
Poker Pro David Williams Goes From Grey to Gay
The grannies I've loved before won't go down without a fight...even if their little stud muffin was photographed kissing the latest Playboy model.
iPhones and Casino Blackjack Card Counting
Ten years ago who would have guessed we would be taking photographs with cell phones? Now it seems the iPhone is being used for something quite clever - casino Blackjack card counting.
Trump Taj Mahal Files for Bankruptcy Protection
Atlantic City is reeling from the current economic crisis and the landmark of its casino strip, the Trump Taj Mahal, has filed for bankruptcy protection. It is one of three hotel casino operation
Antigua Sees Opportunity in White Listing
Antigua and Barbuda should take full advantage of the opportunities made available from last year's UK white listing, according to Chief Executive Officer of Technical Systems Testing (TST), Salim
Poker Pro Casts Black Magic Spell Over Aubrey O’Day
One time Danity Kane diva, Aubrey O'Day, was seen partying it up with poker pro David Williams this past weekend, putting to rest rumors that she is bi-sexual.
Poker Pro David Williams Gets It On With Aubrey O’Day
It seems that poker pro David Williams has dumped the old ladies and is starting to "date" girls his own age. Notorious for appearing in a "granny foot fetish" video billed as
BRIT Award Betting Canceled
Paul Weller has won the BRIT Award. Well, not so fast.
Republican Senator Jon Kyl Pork: Good for Port Security
In a briefing with several of his colleagues, Republican Arizona Senator Jon Kyl called the Obama Economic Stimulus bill "a stinking, bloated, quivering pile of liberal pork." Yet amaz
