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BookMaker.com Pays Out $129,000 To A Single Winner

Lucky customer N.H. -whose identity and location are protected for confidentiality reasons-, just received a US$ 129,000 payout for his 12-team parlay winnings at BookMaker.com.

Submitted by Guest on, Nov/19/2010

Ladbrokes Abruptly Pulls Out of China, Hong Kong Market

With little notice, the United Kingdom’s largest bookmaker, Ladbrokes, will stop accepting bets online from those living in China and Hong Kong.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Nov/18/2010

Eremian Brother Wants To Become Professional Gambler In Vegas

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Nov/17/2010

Who Wants to be a Bookie?

Submitted by Guest on, Nov/15/2010

Roger Federer Speaks Out Regarding Gambling Scandal

Roger Federer is now talking in regard to a gambling scandal that threatened to rock the world of tennis.

Federer said on Tuesday that he had requested a detailed explanation from Ted Forstmann, the head of his management company IMG, after a lawsuit was filed claiming Forstmann had increased a bet on the 2007 French Open based on information provided to him by Federer.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Nov/10/2010

Paul The Octopus Successor Unveiled

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Nov/03/2010

San Francisco Giants World Series Win Odds Pay Out 30/1

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Nov/01/2010

Advice for Agents – Precautions When Using a Cell Phone

 

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Oct/27/2010

Sports Betting Mob Leader Facing Up To 12 Years In Prison

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Oct/26/2010

Betsson Latest Online Gambling Firm Sees Huge 3rd Quarter Results

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Oct/26/2010

Gambling Shares A Beacon in Tough Economy

While there continue to be few bright spots in the world economy, gambling shares both online and in the Asian gaming Mecca of Macau, continued to defy the trends.

3rd quarter results this past week at major online gambling venues and the introduction of betting exchange Betfair to the London Stock Exchange with an IPO of $2.84 billion have many investors excited.  

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Oct/25/2010

PartyGaming Announces 3rd Quarter Results: Poker Sales Fall

 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Oct/22/2010

William Hill 3rd Quarter Revenue for 2010 Way Up

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Oct/21/2010

Ted Forstmann Not An Agent To Tiger Woods or Roger Federer Says Rep

The firm representing Ted Forstmann has advised Gambling911.com that he does not act as an agent for either Tiger Woods or Roger Federer. 

Previous reports have pointed out that Forstmann is named in a lawsuit that alleges improprieties stemming from “insider gambling tips” provided be Federer.  Forstmann had been characterized as “an agent to both sports figures” in the press.

A representative from Sitrick And Company advised:

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Oct/19/2010

Lem Banker Ending Career On Down Note

In the end, it's all about the almighty buck.

Especially in the world of gambling.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Oct/17/2010

Tennis Match Fixing Back In The Spotlight With Roger Federer Allegations

 

Tennis match fixing is in the news again, this time involving allegations lodged against Roger Federer.

A lawsuit filed this week alleges that Federer provided the CEO of IMG Worldwide with supposed “insider information” related to a match he would be participating in.

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Oct/14/2010

Tiger Woods, Roger Federer Management Sued Over Gambling

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Oct/13/2010

Delaware Sports Bettor Loses out On Over $100K

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Oct/12/2010

Delaware Bettor Misses 15-Team Parlay With 49ers Push

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Oct/11/2010

Why Some Politicians Don’t Like Bookies?

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/07/2010

Delaware Gambler Will Win $50,000 If 49ers Cover Spread

Submitted by C Costigan on, Oct/07/2010

Online Sportsbook Rankings: Betfair, Bet365 Close Gap

Submitted by C Costigan on, Oct/06/2010

World Cup Bets Boost Sportingbet Profits

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Oct/06/2010

iMEGA Contests DOJ Motion in Sports Betting Challenge

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/04/2010

Montreal Mafia Sports Betting Ring Guilty Pleas

 

10 men have plead guilty in a Montreal mafia sports betting case Friday.  They will face sentencing in January.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Oct/01/2010

PokerStars Pulls Out of Washington State, Sportingbet Won’t Do France

 

Two online gambling firms in the news a lot last week, PokerStars and Sportingbet, announced they are pulling out of or otherewise not returning to certain markets. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Oct/01/2010

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