Gambling News
Australian Gambling News: Tasmania Wants to Force Breaks on Gamblers
The Tasmanian government wants to reduced the number of people addicted to pokie machines by forcing them to take breaks.
Congressman Ron Paul Discusses State Legalization of Online Gambling
Gambling911.com's Senior International Correspondent, Jenny Woo, sat down with Texas Republican Congressman, Ron Paul, this week to discuss the issue of legalized online gambling. Dr. Paul has been one of the most outspoken supporters of legalized Internet gambling, citing "individual rights" as a primary reason for this platform. He has even co-sponsored a bill to legalize online gambling with none other than Democrat Barney Frank, Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee.
One Poor Soul Shows Up For CAP Cancun: Organizers a No Show
No Warren Jolly, no Michael Casselli, no Alex Pratt ...
Obama: No Stimulus Money For Vegas Casinos
A provision related to the federal stimulus bill makes it clear that Las Vegas casinos are not to receive any of the money.
Online Gambling Sites Won’t Touch Timothy Geithner Exit Bets
The online gambling industry is doing everything possible to avoid any missteps with the U.S.
Sport Betting Acquisition Gives Playtech a Strong Hand
By Roger Blitz, Leisure Industries Correspondent
The Financial Times UKPublished: March 20 2009
Layne Flack: I Enjoy Driving Fast and Will Never Take a Breathalyzer
Arrested for DUI just two weeks ago which prompted poker pro Layne Flack to miss his appearance on NBC's National Head's Up Poker Championship, he's now playing in the World Poker Tour Bay 101. T
Betfair Banned: CEO Outraged
Following leakage of an Australian "Ban List", Betfair CEO Andrew Twaits expressed outraged with government officials. Twaits was unaware that his company's website had been blacklisted
Mixed Bag For March Madness Bettors
There were mixed results for sports bettors at the start of the 2009 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, but the gambling public in general was dealt a serious blow by one of the day's most bet on te
Australia Banning Online Poker Sites
In a leaked report obtained by the website WikiLeaks.com, it was revealed that Australia's list of 2395 "banned website" stretched well beyond the realm of child pornography and "how
Jenny Woo Versus President Obama’s Final Four Picks Challenge
It's Jenny Woo versus President Barack Obama in the Final Four. Whose Final Four picks will reign supreme?
Could Full Tilt Poker Buy a Vegas Casino?
Much of the talk over the past few years has related to a Las Vegas casino property such as MGM or Harrah's purchasing an already established online poker firm the likes of
World Series of Poker Sponsor Harrah's Cash Flow a Problem
Earlier in the week, Gambling911.com reported on how MGM was in serious financial peril. Now comes word that World Series of Poker sponsor, Harrah's, may not be able to fund its debt.
March Madness Betting Shatters All Records
The first three days of the 2009 March Madness betting season has broken all traffic records for Gambling911.com, with each day an improvement in the numbers.
Online Gambling Sector Questions John McCain Basketball Bracket
He tried to outlaw betting on College Basketball, which would ultimately have affected the popularity of NCAA tournament brackets and office pools, now Arizona Senator and the former GOP candidat
Italy Will Not Extradite Wife and Murderer of Adam Anhang
In a shocking new development, Italy has refused to extradite the wife of murdered online gambling executive, Adam Anhang.
Vegas Looks to Compete With Online Gambling Sites: American Idol, Oscars
The state of Nevada has come to the realization that they are missing out on some of the biggest betting events of the year. While Las Vegas sportsbooks capitalize on the Super Bowl and the curre
Online Gambling Empire of Gibraltar in Hot Seat Over Bernie Madoff
It's home to some of the biggest online gambling companies in the world, including PartyGaming. Now Gibraltar is being reviewed for its apparent connection to swindler Bernie Madoff.
Paroled Murderer Kills Again After Blowing Money Gambling
A paroled murderer in Australia killed again, this time a 78-year old woman. The motive: He blew his grocery money on the pokies, court documents heard.
Gambling News: Atlantic City Hit Hard By Recession, Sands Exec Quits
Gambling news is not good for Atlantic City. Once considered "recession proof", this latest bust to the national economy has proven that not to be the case.
Poker Pro Annie Duke Discusses Celebrity Apprentice, Joan Rivers With Woo
Gambling911.com's own Jenny Woo sat down to speak with this season's Celebrity Apprentice star, Annie Duke, regarding her experience with the show and how she really feels about Joan Rivers.
Leaked Documents Reveal Dire Plight of Intralot's Lotto Agents
Hundreds of documents show that between the end of September last and January, 204 of the company's 769 agents - who each paid between $8000 and $10,000 for their licences - lost money each week se
Early Bird Gets The Worm Where March Madness Is Concerned
The vast numbers of people - a captive audience carried over from the Selection Show some would say - provided ample opportunity for online bookmakers to capitalize Sunday night. Instead, most of
2009 March Madness Kicks Off With a Bang
The 2009 March Madness betting season officially got underway just after the Selection Sunday show with preliminary traffic numbers suggesting records may once again be broken.
Australia Gambling News: Reports on Playtech, Tabcorp, Bodog
Our man on the scene in Australia reports that business is booming and everyone wants in on the burgeoning online gambling industry. Even with news that certain politicians are trying to block th
PartyGaming Returning to the U.S. Market?
News that PartyGaming, the once largest online poker firm, looks to final settle with the U.S.
2009 March Madness Will Test Vegas Economy, Online Websites
While online sports betting seems to be up over last year, the Las Vegas economy has been hard hit. Vegas like many event-oriented cities is counting on the 2009 March Madness to help give a much
Switzerland and Other Tax Havens Under Intense Scrutiny
(Reuters) - Switzerland, Austria and Luxembourg all sought ways on Friday to fend off a global crackdown on tax evasion by making concessions on bank secrecy.
Lou Fabiano Interviewed by Gaming Portal Webmasters Association
Gambling911.com readers know all too well the public feud that has transpired between one time partners in Casino Affiliate Programs (CAP) - Lou Fabiano and Warren Jolly.
The folks at the Gambling Portal Webmasters Association recently interviewed both men to get to the bottom of the accusations that have been surfacing these last several weeks (some of which were lodged by each other)
The following is an interview with Lou Fabiano.
When did you form CAP?
