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Barney Frank Online Poker Hearing Postponed

Washington, DC - Due to a conflict in the Chairman's schedule, the hearing entitled "H.R. 2266, Reasonable Prudence in Regulation Act and H.R.

Submitted by on, Mon, 04/12/2010 - 17:23

Online Gambling Portal Owner Bizarre Death 2nd in 12 Months

The death of Kenneth Weitzner marks the second time in less than 12 months that an online gambling portal owner has died under mysterious circumstances. Weitzner was confirmed dead shortly after

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mon, 04/12/2010 - 14:20

Kenneth Weitzner Death Confirmed

It's official: Ken "The Shrink" Weitzner is dead.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Mon, 04/12/2010 - 11:59

Costa Rican Sportsbooks Respond to Recent Arrests

By Chrissie Long, Tico Times Staff

Submitted by on, Mon, 04/12/2010 - 11:38

UK Poker Champion Closer to US Extradition for Murder

Marcus Bebb-Jones, a United Kingdom poker champion, could be facing charges of murdering his wife Sabrina in 1997. He is one step closer to being extradited back to the United States according to

Submitted by Ace King on, Mon, 04/12/2010 - 09:50

Barney Frank Hearing on Internet Poker Friday

Congressman Barney Frank has scheduled a hearing this upcoming Friday to discuss legalization of online poker. Two bills will be presented by the House democrat from Massachusetts.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sun, 04/11/2010 - 23:15

Tiger Woods Return Great for Sportsbooks

LAS VEGAS -- Tiger Woods' comeback to golf has not only been good for ratings, but it's also a big hit with Las Vegas sportsbooks.

Submitted by on, Sun, 04/11/2010 - 23:05

Weitzner Son Claims Suicide: Still No Official Reports

The son of online gambling portal owner Kenneth Weitzner revealed on Sunday that both his stepfather and mother died of an apparent lethal dose of pills and carbon monoxide some time late Wednesday

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sun, 04/11/2010 - 17:39

Gambling, Bikies, Drugs, Porn And Vice Inc. Down Under

Underbelly and vice is alive and well down under in Sydney, Australia.

Submitted by Greg Tingle on, Sun, 04/11/2010 - 12:59

Nephew Tells Friends EOG.com Owner Killed in Car Crash

While the online gambling community continued to speculate on the cause of "death" of an industry portal owner, the nephew of the supposedly slain man has told close family friends outsid

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sun, 04/11/2010 - 12:39

Crown Casino Faced With Bad PR as Key Event Approaches

In the land "down under" sometimes hard news is kept quite for a while, but invariably the cat gets out of the bag.

Submitted by Greg Tingle on, Sun, 04/11/2010 - 11:20

EOG.com Owner Kenneth Weitzner Dead?

Speculation was running rampant late Saturday that the founder of theRx.com and later, www.eog.com, had been killed (mysteriously). Nobody has been able to confirm the fate of Kenneth Weitzner, a

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sun, 04/11/2010 - 01:28

Betting on 2010 Masters Breaks Records

Betting on the 2010 Masters traffic has been brisk at Gambling911.com, though it can hardly be seen as rivaling that of the Super Bowl or Oscars (or the upcoming Kentucky Derby for that matter).

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Sat, 04/10/2010 - 13:26

Online Casino Affiliate Marketing Dirty Little Secrets

As Gambling911.com prepares for the Prague Online Casino Affiliate Super Show later this month, our own Greg Tingle reports on the dirty little secrets plaguing the sector.

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Submitted by Greg Tingle on, Sat, 04/10/2010 - 10:43

Macau Should Observe Illegal Online Gambling

Alexandra Lages, Macau Daily Times

Macau is doing well in combatting cybercrime, thanks to its experienced team of experts and recently enacted legislation that is in line with international standards. However, according to visiting cybercrime expert, Marco Gercke, the local authorities must pay more attention to illegal online gambling.

Submitted by on, Thu, 04/08/2010 - 23:39

Cake Poker Network Launches Three New Partner Sites

Popular poker aggregator Cake Network announces three new sites that have joined the Network - JuicyStakes, BeteXpress, and KakuyPoker.

JuicyStakes (juicystakes.com), a casino site popular for its retro design styling and it's unique and copious player promotions, is adding poker to their offerings by joining the Cake Network.

Submitted by on, Thu, 04/08/2010 - 23:21

Wynn Terminates Philadelphia Deal

A Foxwoods Casino in Philadelphia? It's not happening. At least Wynn will no longer be part of the project.

Wynn Resorts, Limited (NASDAQ: WYNN) announced Thursday that Development Associates, LLC, and certain other of its wholly owned subsidiaries have terminated all agreements and negotiations with respect to a potential investment in the Foxwoods Casino project in Philadelphia, PA.

Submitted by on, Thu, 04/08/2010 - 16:45

New Jersey Group Strong Arms Online Gambling Sites?

Online gambling operators have reached out to Gambling911.com advising that a Maywood, New Jersey group is in the process of suing more than a dozen i-Gaming companies for patent infringement.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Thu, 04/08/2010 - 10:05

Casino Cash Rolls in For Australia Political Parties

Australian political parties and land based casino operators remain under the spotlight as more revelations about substantial donations from casinos to politics goes public.

Submitted by Greg Tingle on, Thu, 04/08/2010 - 09:44

Jazz Sportsbook Caught Up in $178M Online Gambling Sting

A popular Costa Rican based online sports betting company, Jazz Sportsbook, has been implicated in an alleged $178M sting led by Queens District Attorney Richard Brown as part of a three year inves

Submitted by C Costigan on, Wed, 04/07/2010 - 22:44

Obama’s Concerns Over Internet Filtering Prompts Conroy Summons

Attempts to filter the Internet in Australia have raised concerns with the Obama Administration. Reports came out on Wednesday that Australia's Communications Minister Stephen Conroy was summoned

Submitted by C Costigan on, Wed, 04/07/2010 - 11:03

Crown Casino Ready for War with Sydney’s Star City

Casino wars are about to explode down under between Sydney (The Blues) and Melbournites (Melbourne).

Submitted by Greg Tingle on, Wed, 04/07/2010 - 10:46

Online Gambling Law in France Approved

A NEW law legalising online gambling in France has finally been approved by parliament after a series of delays.

Submitted by on, Wed, 04/07/2010 - 10:15

Target Full Tilt Poker: Feds, State Aim for Online Poker Room

It's bad enough having the Federal Government breathing down your back. On Monday, the Financial Times of London reported on how

Submitted by C Costigan on, Tue, 04/06/2010 - 22:36

Sportsbook.com Member Wins Over Half Million Dollars

The Duke Blue Devils weren't the only big winners last night. Anthony M.

Submitted by on, Tue, 04/06/2010 - 17:05

Online Gambling: Kentucky Uses Widowed and Orphaned Statue

In the continuing battle between online gambling and the commonwealth of Kentucky, Gambling911.com has learned that the state's attorneys are making one last ditch effort to recoup money under the

Submitted by C Costigan on, Tue, 04/06/2010 - 14:04

UFC President Dana White Owes Vegas Casino $1 Million?

Rumors began surfacing on Tuesday that UFC President Dana White owes

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Tue, 04/06/2010 - 13:05

Lawmakers: NFL Hypocritical for Opposing Betting

ATLANTIC CITY - (Associated Press) - New Jersey lawmakers called the National Football League hypocritical Monday for opposing legalized sports betting while doing business with broadcast network

Submitted by on, Tue, 04/06/2010 - 10:40

Legalized Sports Betting Key to Atlantic City Success

ATLANTIC CITY -- Senator Jeff Van Drew testified before the Senate Economic Growth Committee on legislation he sponsored to permit legalized sports wagering in New Jersey, calling it vital to Atlan

Submitted by on, Tue, 04/06/2010 - 10:35

Poker Players Alliance Approaches Senator Jon Kyl

The man who co-authored a bill to prohibit online poker, Arizona Republican Senator Jon Kyl, has shown time and time again he will remain steadfast in his position that online gambling (Internet po

Submitted by Ace King on, Mon, 04/05/2010 - 21:55

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Top Gambling News Stories for Tuesday July 28, 2026

Why Privacy is Beginning to Matter More to Online Gamblers Than Bonuses

There has been an increase in data breaches and privacy violations, which has exposed millions of people to threats and risks like identity theft, financial fraud, and intrusive monitoring. Online gamblers are no exception. For many of them, the risk has become too costly to manage.

Beyond the Neon Lights: The Soul of Japan

Wander through Tokyo for an afternoon, and you’ll see monks heading to a temple a few streets over from teenagers queuing for the latest gadget, and somehow neither feels out of place. That same restlessness shows up in how people spend their downtime too, whether that’s an arcade, an izakaya, or increasingly, betting apps that have exploded in popularity.

Jury Trial Set in Sports Betting Influencer Manny Cortez Case: Harrah's North Carolina Casino Refused to Pay $500K Bet

It was the most read article last year at Gambling911.com. A sports bettor, later identified as sports gambling influencer Manny Cortez, was filmed complaining that Caesars Sportsbook refused to pay him his $500,000 winnings after he admits to using a beard.