Gambling News

Gaming Companies Rise on Vegas Data

(Associated Press) - Shares of some of the nation's biggest casinos climbed Thursday after preliminary figures showed Las Vegas gamblers spent more money in November.

Submitted by on, Thu, 01/14/2010 - 23:06

Bill Would Allow Internet Gambling in Atlantic City Casinos

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Permits Internet wagering at Atlantic City casinos under certain circumstances.

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Submitted by on, Thu, 01/14/2010 - 16:24

New Jersey vs. Pennsylvania in Gambling War

The state of New Jersey has put the gloves on in its fight with neighboring state, Pennsylvania, to protect its troubled gambling industry.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Thu, 01/14/2010 - 16:08

New Jersey Introduces Online Gambling, Sports Betting Bill

Breaking News from Gambling911.com as New Jersey Senator Raymond Lesniak has authored a bill that would make sports betting legal in the state.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Thu, 01/14/2010 - 15:58

Indian Tribes Oppose Online Gambling in California

PALM SPRINGS - After the California Nations Indian Gaming Association chairman called for unity at the Western Indian Gaming Conference on Wednesday, tribes began to tackle the complicated issue of

Submitted by on, Thu, 01/14/2010 - 15:50

Skybook is Like the Pakistan of Online Sports Betting

Anybody who has followed the online sports betting company Skybook.com over the years knows about this organization's colorful history. The

Submitted by C Costigan on, Thu, 01/14/2010 - 12:48

Missouri Urges Congress to Lift Ban on Sports Betting

A resolution in the Missouri House asking the US Congress to lift PASPA, proposed by Reps. Grill & Colona, both Democrats:

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Submitted by on, Thu, 01/14/2010 - 11:49

Gaming VC Online Casino to Shut Down

A victim of the recession? Perhaps.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Thu, 01/14/2010 - 11:06

More Online Gambling Seizures in Maryland

Additional funds were reportedly seized in an investigation by the U.S.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Wed, 01/13/2010 - 22:54

Online Gambling in Florida?

OPPAGA (Florida's Legislative Office of Program Policy & Government Analysis) will present their review of online gaming to the Senate Regulated Industries Committee next Tuesday, January 19

Submitted by on, Wed, 01/13/2010 - 12:44

Miami Heat Second Team to Ban Gambling

Looks like the Miami Heat has its own Agent Zero - as in zero tolerance for gambling on team flights.

Submitted by on, Tue, 01/12/2010 - 22:05

Recession Over In Las Vegas? 2.9 Percent Hike In Nov. Visitors

It may be too soon to call but the good news for Las Vegas is that Sin City had experienced a 2.9 percent increase in visitors during the month of November.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Tue, 01/12/2010 - 21:55

Jon Kyl Holding Up Appointments for US Treasury

Online gambling foe Jon Kyl is reportedly making things very difficult on the US Treasury by holding up appointments for officials in key

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Tue, 01/12/2010 - 13:37

Ladbrokes CEO to Step Down

By LILLY VITOROVICH

wsj.com

LONDON--Ladbrokes PLC said Tuesday Chief Executive Christopher Bell is leaving after nine years at the helm of the U.K. gambling company.

Mr. Bell, who has agreed to stay on into the summer, has come under fire over the past 12 months "for overseeing a difficult period in the group's history, culminating in a punitive equity raise in October 2009," said Daniel Stewart analyst James Hollins said.

Submitted by on, Tue, 01/12/2010 - 11:32

Former BetonSports CEO Sentenced to Under 3 Years

ST. LOUIS (Bloomberg News) - The former chief executive of an Internet gambling company, BetOnSports, was sentenced to 33 months in prison on Friday.

Submitted by on, Mon, 01/11/2010 - 23:16

NBA Players, Teams Don’t Want Gambling Restrictions

NEW YORK - (Canadian Press) - NBA players aren't ready to turn in their cards.

Submitted by on, Mon, 01/11/2010 - 23:08

Internet Gambling Patent: US Default Judgment Rendered

1^st Technology LLC this past week received Notice of Intent to Issue Reexamination Certificate ("Notice") for 1^st Technology's core Internet gambling patent, U.S.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Mon, 01/11/2010 - 17:59

Online Gambling Bill to be Introduced This Week

Gambling911.com has learned that a new online gambling bill will be introduced in the coming days, paving the way for legalized online gambling for US citizens.

Submitted by on, Mon, 01/11/2010 - 14:08

Pastor, 3 Men Charged in Online Gambling Scheme

A one time Evangelist pastor and three other men were charged for running an elaborate $10 million online gambling scheme on Monday.

The arrests come 11 months after a raid of the Gold Coast offices of Alan Davenport for allegedly bilking investors out of $10 million on a "sports arbitrage" scheme. Davenport, once a pastor for the now defunct Reach Out for Christ Pentecostal church, ran the online gambling enterprise from his Australian home under the name World Trade Systems (WTS).

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Mon, 01/11/2010 - 11:22