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
Stabbing Suspect is Sister of Poker Pro
A Montana woman who was arrested for stabbing a man is the sister of professional poker player Jesse Petrakis, PokerHelper.com has learned exclusively.
TAB Chiefs Under Fire in Bribe Allegations
Reports have surfaced that TAB chiefs could be in some serious trouble over allegations they bribed government officials.
In an extraordinary move, the Department of Internal Affairs has launched an investigation into New Zealand Racing Board figures - which means that the government department charged with policing the pokie industry could prosecute employees of a quasi-government agency, New Zealand's Star Times reported on Sunday.
NHL No Problem With Players Promoting Online Poker
David Banes of the Vancouver Sun on Saturday questioned hockey star Mats Sundin's
Law Enforcement Probe Online Poker Room
An American online poker room that went out of business last year is being investigated by police.
Economic Stimulus Package: What Would Jesus Do?
If Jesus had passed an economic stimulus package similar to the one President Obama has proposed, we would still be paying for it. So says 2012 Libertarian Presidential hopeful, Wayne Allyn Root.
Poker Site Leaders Losing Their Edge
Most online poker players are familiar with online training sites. Sites such as CardRunners and StoxPoker offer online videos for members who pay for the content in hopes of learning from the winning ways of top online poker players. While thousands of customers have learned a great deal from these training sites, it seems that the site's founders have seen their win rates slashed dramatically and the poker forums are buzzing with speculation as to why this is the case.
Duplicate Poker Owes Affiliates $487,500
On November 11,2008, we notified creditors that Duplicate (2007) Inc. (Duplicate or the Company) executed a Trust Mortgage (the Trust) on October 28, 2008, which granted a security interest in all of the Company?s assets to our firm, McTevia & Associates, LLC, as Trustee for the benefit of creditors (the ?Trustee?). The Trust provides that a claims process be established so that all creditors are treated equally under the priorities established in liquidations under the United States Bankruptcy Code.
Underbelly: A Tale of Two Cities to Employ Gambling Theme
Gambling911.com has learned that upcoming episodes of Underbelly: A Tale of Two Cities will feature "some casino and gambling themes". The show's second season was the highest rated lau
FBI Agent Breaks Down Poker Cheat Russ Hamilton Video
WickeChopsPoker.com had former FBI agent and current WSOP Academy instructor Joe Navarro take a look at
Kentucky Wants Fill Up to the Max in Online Gambling Case
The commonwealth of Kentucky and its attorneys refuse to go down without a fight. On Wednesday, they filed a Motion for Leave to File Brief Exceeding Page Limitations.
Las Vegas Mayor Wants Apology From Obama
Las Vegas' colorful mayor, Oscar Goodman, wants President Barack Obama to apologize for saying that companies shouldn't visit Las Vegas using tax payers money.
"What's a better place, as I say, than for them to come here," Goodman told KLAS-TV. "And to change their mind and to go someplace else and to cancel _ and at the suggestion of the president of the United States _ that's outrageous."
Bernard Madoff Scammed Professional Poker Player
A professional poker player who is in the Poker Hall of Fame is among the thousands of investors who were scammed out of money by con man financial manager Bernard Madoff.
South Carolina Will Rule if Poker is a Game of Skill
South Carolina will be the latest state to determine if poker is a game of skill or game of chance. After victories in Pennsylvania and Colorado, the poker community took it on the chin when a We
California Wants Legislation Making Online Poker Legal
California lawmakers are working to pass a measure that would legalize online poker. The state, which has been among the hardest hit by the current recession, would welcome some already existing
GoDaddy.com Now The Friend of Poker?
It seems like only yesterday the online gambling was fighting to keep 141 domain names from being seized by the commonwealth of Kentucky. Thanks to an impressive effort by the The Interactive Med
