Gambling News
Messing With Perfection in NCAA Tournament
(Associated Press) - They've floated the trial balloons and watched as they were punctured one by one.
British Bookmakers Victorious Last Week
The British bookmakers breathed a respective sigh of relief this past week and were £45million richer thanks to Cheltenham and odds-on Kauto Star tumbled out of the Gold Cup.
Berlin Poker Robbery: All-In Custody
Berlin police have now arrest all four suspects in a brazen poker tournament robbery exactly two weeks after it occurred.
Mike Tyson’s Pigeon Show Violates NY Gambling Laws
PETA is accusing Animal Planet and Mike Tyson of violating NY gambling laws related to animal racing.
From TMZ.com:
Online Gambling Can Still Be Saved ….Sort Of
You may have read my article yesterday entitled "ACLU Should Stand Firm in Kentucky Online Gambling I
Virgin Games Hunts for New Ad Agency
LONDON - Virgin Games is on the hunt for an agency to handle its UK advertising business
Barney Frank Has Never Had Sex With Barbara Walters
Democratic Congressman Barney Frank is considered the greatest ally for online gambling. Once healthcare reform goes through this weekend, we should expect to see Frank push his legislation relat
Belgium to Allow Online Gambling Operators in 2011
The European nation of Belgium will soon be permitting online gambling operators on their soil and gr
Jagajeet Chiba to Attend iGaming Super Show
Gambling911.com can reveal that its beat reporter Jagajeet Chiba will be attending the must ballyhooed iGaming Super Show May 25 - 28 in Prague, Czech Republic, along with his lovely wife, Sadhvi.
James Packer, Casino Tycoons Gather to Aid the Indigenous
Tonight's the night!
ACLU Should Stand Firm in Kentucky Online Gambling Issue
The online gambling sector was dealt a serious blow on Thursday with news that the Kentucky Supreme Court reversed a state court of appeals ruling blocking an attempt by the Commonwealth of Kentuck
World Sports Exchange, Jay Cohen Image Tarnished
The once proud World Sports Exchange (WSEX.com), founded in 1996, has fallen on bad times and co-founder Jay Cohen hasn't said much about the matter.
Berlin Poker Robbers at Large Will be Caught Soon
Police have launched a massive manhunt for two remaining suspects in a brazen Berlin poker robbery. Two individuals are now in custody following the March 6 incident at the Grand Hyatt Hotel duri
Online Gambling: KY Supreme Court Questions Standing
The Kentucky supreme court today issued a ruling that it will not lift the freeze by registrars of 141 Internet gambling domain names unless an owner of the names comes forward.
Gambling: MGM Partner Said to Have Organized Crime Ties
The MGM Mirage is trying to sever its ties with MGM Grand Macau, claiming that the later's co-owner, Patsy Ho, is "financially dependent on her father, casino magnate Stanley Ho." Addit
Where to Bet on the NCAA March Madness Tournament
Where to bet on the NCAA March Madness Tournament 2010 if you happen not to be in Vegas?
Gambling911.com endorsed online sportsbooks are offering massive discounts and special bonus offerings with tons of free cash bonuses, some exclusive to the NCAA March Madness Tournament event as well as contests that promise payouts of $1 million dollars and up.
"We have online sportsbooks, as an example, that will match deposits of $300," said Payton O'Brien, Senior Editor of the Gambling911.com website.
March Madness 2010 Record Viewers, Bets Expected
CBS is expecting record number of viewers as the Men's NCAA College Basketball Round One games kick off Thursday and March Madness 2010 gets underway in full force.
Playtech Helped by William Hill
Online casino software powerhouse Playtech reported a 70 per cent rise in full-year profits, boosted by its joint venture with the United Kingdom's second largest bookmaker, William Hill.
Three Suspects Still On Lam in EPT Berlin Poker Robbery
With news Wednesday that two suspects in connection with a brazen poker tournament robbery in Berlin had turned themselves in, the identities of three other individuals still at large have been rel
New Jersey Spending Cuts: Bring on Legalized Sports Betting
With New Jersey Governor Chris Christie proposing deep spending cuts, the subject of legalized sports betting once more comes to the forefront.
2nd Berlin Poker Robbery Suspect Captured: Others Named
It's been a terrific day on the Berlin poker robbery capture front as yet another suspect has been taken into custody.
March Madness Office Pools Costs Employers $1.8 Billion
Most work places this week have partaken in the annual ritual of setting up March Madness office pools while the more savvy employee uses his or her Web-enabled phone to
Dollarization in Costa Rica? Good Bye Beloved Colon
The online gambling hotbed of Costa Rica may want to consider abandoning its much beloved colon in favor of the US Dollar.
Australian Internet Filter Legislation Delayed
Australian Internet filter legislation proposed by what many believe to be an overzealous politician would have blocked a number of online gambling sites. Now comes word that these efforts are no
Bracket Pools for March Madness Could Be Illegal
Reported by: Lindsey Ashcraft, My Fox 34 Lubbock, Texas
Masters Golf Tournament 2010 Odds: Betting Should Sore
Masters Golf Tournament 2010 odds were now updated at BetUS.com (see website here) along with a few special prop bets now that Tiger Wo
Macau Leader Pressures Casino Operators
By KATE O'KEEFFE And JONATHAN CHENG, www.wsj.com
Another Online Casino Affiliate Program Goes Bust
Blue Square is closing its "old affiliate system". The question begs... was it too good, or too bad?
"For my money there's less than a dozen gaming, igaming and sports betting affiliate programs worth joining on a global scale," says Greg Tingle of Media Man Int. "That's why Media Man also does media, PR and other business ventures. There's so much room for improvement in the affiliate sector its not funny."
Here is the notice from Blue Square:
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Man Sentenced for Bilking $7M From Casinos
SAN DIEGO (Associated Press) -- A San Diego man who led a card-cheating ring that bilked dozens of casinos out of $7 million was sentenced Monday to nearly six years in federal prison.
Phuong Quoc Truong has acknowledged leading the ring, known as the "Tran Organization," that targeted 27 casinos across the country, including three American Indian casinos near San Diego. The operation began in 2002.
