Gambling

Online Gambling In The US: Ladbrokes, William Hill Likely To Lose Out

With the very real possibility that Congressman Barney Frank could lose his chairmanship position should the Republicans take over the House come November, online poker federal legislation must pass prior to Election Day or else there will likely be no “start over” time come 2011.  Ladbrokes, William Hill and other European sports betting ventures itching to get into the U.S. market still may be blocked since Frank’s legislation pertains only to online poker.

Enter the individual states.

European Bookies Take No Suspicious Bets On Test

Barney Frank Talks Online Poker Legislation With Jay Leno

The poker industry wondered whether an appearance by chairman of the House Financial Services Committee Barney Frank on the Jay Leno Show Tuesday night would provide an opportunity for him to discuss the legalization of online poker.

He didn’t let the industry down.

Said one industry observer:  “I know when most celebs go on to Leno or prime time talk shows they promote their (own) show, or movie…but didn’t it seem like Barney was there to promote internet gambling?  

“While I know it might not have had a big impact, the fact that he did this is a VERY BIG DEAL!”

Barney Frank On Jay Leno Tuesday Night

Australia Asia Pacific Gambling News (August 31, 2010)

Australian and Asia Pacific gambling, gaming, casino and political news remains all the rage. Aussie James Packer with his Crown, Burswood and City of Dreams Macau remains king of the castle, but what is news is that another couple of Australian politicians have jumped on the anti gambling - anti pokie bandwagon, but it's pretty much a case of a very small but vocal minority.  

Betfair Comes To New Jersey: Wants Piece of Online Gambling Market

With New Jersey looking to legalize online gambling, including sports betting, powerful European-based companies are working on getting a piece of the pie. 

CA: Senate Supports PASPA Challenge Regarding Sports Betting

Couple Jailed For Leaving Newborn in Casino Parking Lot While They Gambled

A Northern California couple who left their newborn daughter in a casino parking garage while they went gambling are heading to jail.

A Placer County Superior Court judge sentenced Thuan Huy Nguyen and Panfila Phu Phan on Wednesday to 60 days. He also ordered them to attend a mandatory parenting class as part of a four-year probation sentence that could result in their regaining custody of the baby.

Las Vegas Casino Fined Over Gambler's Card Table Dance

A Las Vegas casino is to pay a $250,000 (£162,127) fine for allowing a gambler to dance on a card table during a game.

Google Games Could Benefit From Online Poker Law: Pays $100 Mil to Zynga

Australia Casino, Gaming and Media Wars

The Australian casino and gaming wars are taking on a new angle, with marketing and legal eagle X factors playing a bigger role in both the high end of town and at the coal face. Crown Limited and Tabcorp may be 'The Big Two', but Tatts Group is far from standing still, using the iron fist of the law to help protect their turf. Media Man and Gambling911 give you a close up look at the expansion of the Australian casino, gaming, marketing and media wars in the ongoing battle for the entertainment, gambling and internet dollar...

South Australian Govt Missing Millions Thanks To Online Gambling

California Senator Rod Wright Crafts Sports Betting Bill

Two Men Charged in Football-Fixing Fraud