Gambling News
Doyle Brunson Says Peter Eastgate Can Kiss His Butt
Poker legend Doyle Brunson isn't exactly happy with last year's World Series of Poker main event winner, Peter Eastgate.
Seized Online Poker Funds Now Up To $40 Million
Gambling911.com can reveal that the total amount of seized monies from the two largest online poker rooms, PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker, has now reached $40 million.
Gambling911 sources informed us that a few banks voluntarily froze another $10 million in funds over the past few days following news that the US Attorney out of New York froze $30 million transferring through payment processors on behalf of PokerStars and Full Tilt.
Opponents of Video Slots Rally in Kentucky
(Associated Press) FRANKFORT, Ky.
Facebook, AlertPay Stop Illegal Gambling Through Apps
Just two weeks ago, Gambling911.com featured a report on the potential for Facebook applications to result in illegal online gambling transactions.
Phil Hellmuth Downward Spiral Has Nearly 14,000 Followers
World Series of Poker bracelet record holder Phil Hellmuth is having a rough time of it at this year's WSOP - at least by his standards. Hellmuth has won a mere $13,000, coming in 29th
US Government Has No Strong Point in Online Gambling Case
Gambling911.com's Jenny Woo continued her sit down interview with iMEGA.org founder, Joe Brennan, Jr.
Utah to Crack Down on Internet Porn, Gambling
The UTA, Utah's equivalent of New York's Metro Transit Agency, will begin cracking down on those accessing online porn websites via the free wi-fi provided. Online poker is next, some speculate.
Leonardo DiCaprio Set to Star in Film About Online Gambling Industry
News broke on Tuesday that Leonardo DiCaprio will be starring in a film dealing with the online gambling industry in Costa Rica. Certainly should be a great flick if they do their homework. We'
Famed Bookmaker Passes Away This Weekend
A beloved Costa Rican bookmaker has passed away over the weekend of an apparent heart attack.
NFL Doesn't Want Your Bets
The Wall Street Journal, page D16
By HANNAH KARP
Some of the National Football League's founders were gamblers. The league draws more wagers in the U.S. than any other sport. It recently authorized its teams to sell their logos to state lotteries. But when it comes letting states expand sports betting, the NFL has made its position clear: Not now, not ever.
Two Plus Two Endorses iMEGA.org
We've been asked again why Two Plus Two does not openly support the PPA.
The Battle to Legalize Online Gambling: July 6 Approaches
Mark your calendars. July 6 is an important date for the online gambling sector. This is when a U.S. 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals is scheduled to render a decision in a case filed by The Interactive Media Entertainment & Gaming Association (iMEGA.org) against the US Justice Department in an effort to have the controversial Unlawful Internet Gaming Enforcement Act (UIGEA) repealed based on the concept that it is "Unconstitutional".
Reaction to Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear’s Gambling Plans
(Associated Press) - Reaction to Gov.
Phil Hellmuth Thrown Out of Harrah’s
11 time World Series of Poker bracelet winner and UltimateBet.com spokesperson, Phil Hellmuth, was thrown out of the Harrah's Hotel this past weekend.
Phil Ivey Making Case As the Best Poker Player Ever
Among his peers, Phil Ivey has been considered the best all around poker player for quite a long time. Ivey doesn't just win, he absolutely dominates in just about every game he plays. Whether
First Poker Player to be Fined for Twitter Usage at WSOP
We here at Gambling911.com thought it would be fun to offer up odds on the first poker player to get in trouble for using Twitter at this year's World Series of Poker (WSOP).
Did Poker Players Alliance Overstep Boundaries in Minnesota?
Prior to last week's big story related to the seizure of $30 million in online poker funds by the US Government, there was an important development in Minnesota. That state had attempted to block
Poker Funds Seizure: Little Agreement on How it Shakes Out
By Liz Benston
LAS VEGAS SUNMon, Jun 15, 2009
Doyle Brunson to Doc: Now I Know How a Muppet Feels
The WSOP makes my schedule a living hell. I try to play as many tournaments as possible but with all the other stuff I have to do, I have to be pretty selective.
I'm trying to do an update on SS/2, getting ready for the seminars with Mike Caro, keeping up with the NBA Finals, taking care of my dogs, keeping dental and doctor appointments, trying to keep the bills caught up, remembering to tweet each day, and trying to get to the cash games! Pretty hectic and would be a lot easier if Louise ever comes home. She must have a boyfriend in Hawaii for her to stay away this long.
More Bounced Checks for Online Poker Room PokerStars
Following news that $32 million of funds were froze by the US Government two weeks ago, PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker appeared to be back up with a new processor and brand new checks. By Sunday,
Online Poker Payment Processor Hit With Lawsuit
By James Mccullough
The Courier-Mail, Australia
Somach Blasted for Linking Museum Killer to Online Gambling
Controversial industry reporter, Thomas Somach, has come under attack for linking Holocaust Museum killer, James von Brunn, to the online casino industry. Somach discovered that von Brunn's hate-
World Exclusive: Holocaust Museum Killer Had Ties to Online Gambling
The man who shot up the U.S.
Eric Holder Stole My Money Claims Poker Player
A writer on the Daily Kos has lashed out at President Obama's Department of Justice Head, Eric Hold
Jose Canseco Finds Trouble at WSOP
Some people just can't stay away from trouble. There have been reports coming out of the Rio Hotel, site of the 2009 WSOP, that disgraced former major league baseball player Jose Canseco was invo
WSOP Leads to Swinger Proposition for Negreanu, But No Bracelets
Never mind that fact that one of poker's biggest names, Daniel Negreanu, is having his fair of good luck at this year's World Series of Poker. Now he's getting sex propositions from women.....and
Microgaming and Intertops Cut Ties
Isle of Man, Microgaming has today announced its agreement with Intertops Casino is drawing to a close, due to Intertops Casino wishing to operate in the US market.
Cryptologic Enters Online Casino Deal With Sportingbet
CryptoLogic Limited, a world leader in Internet casino and branded gaming software, has signed a multi-year agreement to provide at least 10 of its most popular online slot games t
NBA Gambling Ref Tim Donaghy Beat Up In Prison
Reports surfaced Thursday that an NBA referee accused of betting on games he had officiated was apparently beat up in prison.
