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Web Addiction a Clinical Disorder Says China
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2008 WSOP: Peter Eastgate vs. Ivan Demidov
It was down to Dane Peter Eastgate (chip leader) and the fearless Russian Ivan Demidov at the 2008 WSOP heading into Monday's final play. These were the only two players remaining at this year'
Bookies Get Beat Up Badly With Sunday NFL Games
The online bookies were feeling a lot of pain Sunday night following devastating losses in the NFL. The betting public, meanwhile, appeared to be sitting pretty.
Without a doubt, the harshest blow came at the hands of the still undefeated Tennessee Titans who beat Chicago by a touchdown. For whatever reason, Tennessee was only a -3 favorite. The Titans were the most bet on team everywhere.
The New England Patriots 10 point win over the Buffalo Bills was also a knockout punch to the bookies as was the Baltimore Ravens blowout of Houston.
Poker Player Johnny Chan All-In Endorsing Sexual Stamina Drink
Just prior to Sunday night's World Series of Poker dinner break, poker pro Johnny Chan approached the mike to plug to promote his new energy drink, which among other things will help improve one's
David Rheem Out and Ivan Demidov Leads 2008 WSOP
One of the favorites to win the 2008 WSOP was out fast. David Rheem busted out in 7th place around 8:30 pm EST.
Red States Are Now Purple Says Internet Gambling Trade Org Founder
"Those red states that are now blue are really purple," declared Interactive Media Entertainment & Gaming Association founder, Joe Brennan, Jr.
Paddy Power Removes Obama Assassination Odds Following Public Outcry
Irish bookmaker, Paddy Power, has decided to remove odds on P
2008 WSOP Final Table Betting Odds
The 2008 WSOP final table is about to get underway after a three month delay and you can bet which of the professional poker players are going to win the main event.
Ivan Demidov Intimidating After Finishing 2nd at WSOPE? Think Not!
Russian Ivan Demidov managed something pretty amazing this year. He finished 2nd at the World Series of Poker Europe final table (WSOPE) and now he's among the nine that will face off
2008 WSOP Final Table: Jenny Woo Interviews The Players
With the highly anticipated 2008 World Series of Poker about to get underway Tuesday, Gambling911.com's Jenny Woo had an opportunity to sit down with a few of the finalists.
William Hill Won’t Post Obama Assassination Odds
In response to numerous requests asking for US President Barack Obama assassination odds, the United Kingdom's second largest bookmaker on Saturday issued a statement that it would not be offering
Former GOP House Majority Leader Defends Internet Gambling
Dick Armey was the GOP house majority leader (1995-2003) and was one of the architects of the "Republican Revolution" of the 1990s, in which Republicans were elected to majorities of bo
First Poker Player President Since Nixon
With the election this week of Barack Obama as President of the United States, there will be a poker player in the White House for the first time since Richard Nixon was elected President in 1968
Treasury Department Finalizes Online Gambling Regulations
The Treasury Department has finalized regulations that would effectively ban online gambling in the U.S. and is trying to have them implemented in the waning days of the Bush administration.
Microgaming Online Gambling Software Website To Block All US Traffic
Gambling911.com has learned that effective Monday, Microgaming - a leading software provider for online casinos and poker sites based in South Africa and the Isle of Man - will begin blocking all U
Federal Prosecutors Won't Charge Disgraced Eliot Spitzer
Former Gov. Eliot Spitzer will not be charged with any crime for his patronage of a prostitution ring, federal prosecutors announced on Thursday.
2008 WSOP Loses Steam: November Nine Fail To Shine
Not even the possibility of an arrest or showdown between the USA vs. Russia has ignited enough passion as we head into the 2008 WSOP final.
Court Approves $15 Million Settlement in UltimateBet Matter
Tokwiro Claimed Damages As A Result of UltimateBet Cheating Scandal Refunds To Affected Players Completed
Churchill Downs offsets track-betting declines
Churchill Downs Inc.'s account-wagering business and a slot-machine parlor at one track boosted its sagging racetrack business during the July-September quarter.
Earnings before taxes from expanded gambling at Churchill's Fair Grounds track in New Orleans of $4.38 million nearly outpaced the $4.69 million in earnings from racing operations at its four tracks, two of which raced most of the period.
Some Microgaming Online Casinos, Affiliates Cut US Ties
Vegas Affiliates, a Microgaming online casino affiliate group, will no longer be accepting US customers effective November 10, according to C
Internet Gambling: Watch Out For Jon Kyl
A win by Republican Senator Mitch McConnell in Kentucky might not be so bad for the online gambling sector. That tightly contested race was nearly won by his democratic challenger in a state that
Anti-Online Gambling Crusader Chris Gregoire Wins in Washington
In a tightly fought campaign, Republican challenger Dino Rossi conceded to incumbent Democrat Governor of Washington State, Chris Gregoire.
Antigua Online Gambling Companies Can Now Advertise in the UK
In a huge victory for the Caribbean nation of Antigua Wednesday, it was announced online gambling companies based there can now advertise their services in the United Kingdom.
Microgaming Website Down: A Kentucky Casualty?
On Tuesday morning, one of the online gambling industry's largest software providers, Microgaming, was not online. The dreaded "Site Not Available" appeared when anyone tried to type in
Online Poker Players Watch Washington State Governor Race Closely
Will she stay or will she go? The Washington State Governor race is close as Democrat Chris Gregoire is facing a stiff challenge from Dino Rossi, a former state senator. The two restaged their
Poker Writer Tom Somach Upsets Another Country
First it was Denmark.
Jenny Woo’s Interview With Republican Congressman Ron Paul
Gambling911.com Senior Correspondent Jenny Woo had an opportunity to sit down and speak with Republican Texas Congressman Ron Paul. Dr.
Boycott Papa John’s, Pizza Hut? Is Kentucky Really The Pizza Capital?
One interesting "fact" that has come out of the debacle involving Kentucky's decision to seize 141 online gambling domains, we have discovered that the Kentucky - of all places - is the p
No Bloodbath For Bookies… But Close
There were not a whole lot of dominant teams getting lopsided action in the NFL Week 9, but there were two standouts that went the way of the public.
Philadelphia as a -7 road favorite in Seattle had well over 75 percent of the action at most online gambling websites heading into game time. They clobbered Seattle by a score of 26-7. Some books had the Eagles getting as much as 80 percent or higher action. Philadelphia was the most bet on team of the afternoon games.
Legal Documents Obtained Related to ZIP Payment Online Gambling Solutions
Gambling911.com has obtained legal documents filed by the US Government in cases against ZIP Payment Solutions founders, Edward Courdy and Michael Gardone. Both operated a payment processing comp
