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Australian Casino and Poker News (March 22, 2010)
It's been a huge 24 hours in the Australian casino, employment, poker, media and social and community entrepreneur sectors.
Billionaire Inc Connection...
James Packer's Burswood Casino aka Burswood Entertainment Complex, based in Perth, Western Australia, is on a roll. Poker and online poker continue to do massive numbers, and Crown Limited (Crown Casino and Burswood Casino etc al), PartyGaming's PartyPoker, Media Man and Gambling911 are in the thick of the action.
Former Scottish Football Captain’s Gambling Debts Mount
DESPERATE Colin Hendry begged a friend to lend him thousands of pounds telling him the "vultures are circling".
More Casino Robberies: This Time in The Caribbean
Media Man and Gambling911 are deeply disturbed by the recent increase in casino robberies and heists and poker tournaments.
Gambling Associations Did Disservice to Owners in KY Case
The Kentucky Supreme Court reversed the Kentucky Appeals court's decision that tossed out the seizure order issued on 141 online gambling domain names this past week.
None of the representatives from the betting firms stepped forward to appear in court. Instead they were represented by two industry trade organizations: The Interactive Media Entertainment & Gaming Association (iMEGA) and the Interactive Gaming Council (IGC).
Messing With Perfection in NCAA Tournament
(Associated Press) - They've floated the trial balloons and watched as they were punctured one by one.
Berlin Poker Robbery: All-In Custody
Berlin police have now arrest all four suspects in a brazen poker tournament robbery exactly two weeks after it occurred.
Mike Tyson’s Pigeon Show Violates NY Gambling Laws
PETA is accusing Animal Planet and Mike Tyson of violating NY gambling laws related to animal racing.
From TMZ.com:
Online Gambling Can Still Be Saved ….Sort Of
You may have read my article yesterday entitled "ACLU Should Stand Firm in Kentucky Online Gambling I
Belgium to Allow Online Gambling Operators in 2011
The European nation of Belgium will soon be permitting online gambling operators on their soil and gr
Jagajeet Chiba to Attend iGaming Super Show
Gambling911.com can reveal that its beat reporter Jagajeet Chiba will be attending the must ballyhooed iGaming Super Show May 25 - 28 in Prague, Czech Republic, along with his lovely wife, Sadhvi.
James Packer, Casino Tycoons Gather to Aid the Indigenous
Tonight's the night!
ACLU Should Stand Firm in Kentucky Online Gambling Issue
The online gambling sector was dealt a serious blow on Thursday with news that the Kentucky Supreme Court reversed a state court of appeals ruling blocking an attempt by the Commonwealth of Kentuck
World Sports Exchange, Jay Cohen Image Tarnished
The once proud World Sports Exchange (WSEX.com), founded in 1996, has fallen on bad times and co-founder Jay Cohen hasn't said much about the matter.
Berlin Poker Robbers at Large Will be Caught Soon
Police have launched a massive manhunt for two remaining suspects in a brazen Berlin poker robbery. Two individuals are now in custody following the March 6 incident at the Grand Hyatt Hotel duri
Online Gambling: KY Supreme Court Questions Standing
The Kentucky supreme court today issued a ruling that it will not lift the freeze by registrars of 141 Internet gambling domain names unless an owner of the names comes forward.
Where to Bet on the NCAA March Madness Tournament
Where to bet on the NCAA March Madness Tournament 2010 if you happen not to be in Vegas?
Gambling911.com endorsed online sportsbooks are offering massive discounts and special bonus offerings with tons of free cash bonuses, some exclusive to the NCAA March Madness Tournament event as well as contests that promise payouts of $1 million dollars and up.
"We have online sportsbooks, as an example, that will match deposits of $300," said Payton O'Brien, Senior Editor of the Gambling911.com website.
March Madness 2010 Record Viewers, Bets Expected
CBS is expecting record number of viewers as the Men's NCAA College Basketball Round One games kick off Thursday and March Madness 2010 gets underway in full force.
Three Suspects Still On Lam in EPT Berlin Poker Robbery
With news Wednesday that two suspects in connection with a brazen poker tournament robbery in Berlin had turned themselves in, the identities of three other individuals still at large have been rel
New Jersey Spending Cuts: Bring on Legalized Sports Betting
With New Jersey Governor Chris Christie proposing deep spending cuts, the subject of legalized sports betting once more comes to the forefront.
2nd Berlin Poker Robbery Suspect Captured: Others Named
It's been a terrific day on the Berlin poker robbery capture front as yet another suspect has been taken into custody.
Australian Internet Filter Legislation Delayed
Australian Internet filter legislation proposed by what many believe to be an overzealous politician would have blocked a number of online gambling sites. Now comes word that these efforts are no
Bracket Pools for March Madness Could Be Illegal
Reported by: Lindsey Ashcraft, My Fox 34 Lubbock, Texas
Macau Leader Pressures Casino Operators
By KATE O'KEEFFE And JONATHAN CHENG, www.wsj.com
Another Online Casino Affiliate Program Goes Bust
Blue Square is closing its "old affiliate system". The question begs... was it too good, or too bad?
"For my money there's less than a dozen gaming, igaming and sports betting affiliate programs worth joining on a global scale," says Greg Tingle of Media Man Int. "That's why Media Man also does media, PR and other business ventures. There's so much room for improvement in the affiliate sector its not funny."
Here is the notice from Blue Square:
Hi,
Man Sentenced for Bilking $7M From Casinos
SAN DIEGO (Associated Press) -- A San Diego man who led a card-cheating ring that bilked dozens of casinos out of $7 million was sentenced Monday to nearly six years in federal prison.
Phuong Quoc Truong has acknowledged leading the ring, known as the "Tran Organization," that targeted 27 casinos across the country, including three American Indian casinos near San Diego. The operation began in 2002.
Poker and the NFL: Not a Sustainable Marriage
PokerNews.com questioned the concept of poker players supporting the National Football League (NFL), a professional sp
Super Bowl in New Jersey 2014?
The NFL may be looking at ways to stop New Jersey from moving forward with its attempts to have sports betting legalized in that state. The carrot in this case will be to offer a Super Bowl at th
States Go All In: Expand Gambling to Plug The Budget
By MICHAEL J. CRUMB (AP)
Odds on Papal Resignation: Who Will Be Next Pope?
With the latest Catholic Church sex abuse scandal hitting a little close to home, odds on a Papal resignation have now been released by Ireland's biggest bookmaker,
