Gambling
Lasseters Shuts Down Entirely
Once the premiere sports betting and online casino operation based in Australia, Lasseters has announced it is closing for good.
Chief Operating Officer Brian Gordon advised in an email to Online-Casino.comthe directors had subsequently taken the decision to cease accepting wagers on Lasseters Sportsbook and to close the business.
Wall Street Journal Picks Up On Kentucky Domain Seizure Case
The Wall Street Journal blog offered up the following headline in its coverage of a Kentucky online gambling domain case whereby that commonwealth plans to seize some 141 URLs during a scheduled No
William Hill Acquiring Parts of Playtech
The United Kingdom's second largest bookmaker, William Hill, is reportedly acquiring parts of online casino software giant Playtech according to
Gambling Domain Names 'Designed' to Be Accessed in Kentucky, Judge Rules
The Internet is "still not above the law," at least in Kentucky, Franklin County Judge Thomas Wingate ruled, denying several motions to dismiss the state's motion to seize 141 gambling We
Cryptologic Joins Forces With PartyGaming
CryptoLogic Limited, a leading software developer to the global Internet gaming market, announced today that it is embarking on a focused strategy centred on its highly successful Internet casino b
Google Lifts Gambling Ad Restrictions in UK
Friday it was announced that Google, the world's largest search engine, will allow gambling ads to display alongside organic results within the United Kingdom.
William Hill Biggest Gains Since 2002
(Bloomberg) - William Hill Plc, the U.K.'s second- biggest bookmaker, rose the most since a 2002 initial public offer in London trading after saying a slowing economy hasn't hurt business, and expa
World Poker Tour In Danger of Being De-Listed from NASDAQ
With the market taking a daily beating due to the global economy roller coaster and the pending US Presidential Election, things are not looking good for the beleaguered stock.
Gambling Should be Taught in Schools Says Association
The Australian Hotels Association says lessons on gambling should be taught in schools.
Sunday Bloody Sunday for Sports Bettors
Sunday was by far one of the best NFL weekends the online bookmakers have seen in quite some time while the public suffered a massacre of sorts.
Judge Wingate Online Gambling Domain Decision Lousy
Few if anyone except perhaps Kentucky Democratic Governor Steve Beshear agreed with a Frankfort Circuit Court judge's decision to allow for forfeiture of some 141 online gambling domain names on Th
Kentucky Today: Georgia, Texas Tomorrow
Pat O'Brien, Greenburg-Trauig attorney for i-gaming, had this to say about today's ruling by Judge Wingate, that i-gaming operators must block Kentucky traffic to avoid forfeiture of their domain n
New Law Opens Door for 500,000 New Italian Online Poker Players
PokerStars today announced the launch of PokerStars.it (see website here) which signals a landmark development in building an Italian only version of
Bodog May Lose Domain Name Again
One of the big stories last year was Bodog.com losing its domain name following a much publicized trademark dispute.
Opinion and Order in Kentucky Online Gambling Domain Case (In Its Entirety)
Edward Leyden, President of The Interactive Media Entertainment & Gaming Association, on Thursday declared "We are going to fight like Hell".
Association to Challenge Kentucky Online Gambling Domain Ruling
Kentucky circuit court Judge Thomas Wingate has ordered owners of 141 domain names to appear at a November 17th forfeiture hearing, and demonstrate that they are blocking traffic from Kentucky.
Kahnawake to Show Up in Kentucky for Online Gambling Sites?
A Kentucky judge ruled Thursday that 141 online gambling domain names are to be seized on November 17 unless owners of the cited domains show up in a Frankfort, Kentucky circuit court to demonstrat
Forfeiture Hearing in Kentucky Online Gambling Domain Case
A Kentucky judge has ruled that 141 online gambling domain names will be turned over to the commonwealth on November 17.
Derby Chairman to Assist in Match Fixing Scandal
Derby chairman Adam Pearson has vowed to help the Football Association's investigation into allegations of match-fixing surrounding their game against Norwich earlier this month - but hit out at th
Longtime Slots Lover Doesn't Like the Action in Maryland
Slots have been very good to William "Whitey" Roberts.
US Casino Giants Mull Online Gaming Moves
The chief executive of the American Gaming Association (AGA) now sees a majority of the world's largest casino companies moving towards a partial embrace of internet gambling.
PartyGaming, Sportingbet Coming Back to US Online Gambling Market?
An interesting report surfaced this week in the Times of London.
Computer Problems Lead to Kentucky Domain Case Delay
There will be no decision Wednesday to determine if some 141 online gambling domains are to be seized by the commonwealth of Kentucky.
Congress Has a New Ratings Guide….Put Out by Poker Community
The Poker Players Alliance (PPA), the leading poker grassroots advocacy group with more than one million members nationwide, today announced the creation of the PPA Congressional Ratings Guide, ava
Sportingbet Not Affected by Economic Woes: Revenues Up 23 Percent
Online gambling firm, Sportingbet, has witnessed revenues increasing up to 23 percent to the end of July, up to £147 million, driven by its performance in Europe and Australia in particular.
Argentina Begins Cracking Down on Internet Gambling Operators
Argentina has been long considered by some Internet gambling operators, mostly US expats, as the next frontier to set up shop should the online gaming haven of Costa Rica ever decide it no longer w
Vietnam Journalist Jailed for Exposing Premier League Betting Scandal
A Vietnamese court has found Nguyen Viet Chien, 56, "guilty of abusing democratic freedoms to infringe upon the interests of the state" while another journalist, Nguyen Van Hai, 33, was s
No Casino Gambling for Miami Beach Any Time Soon
While the prospect of casino gambling at one of the city's storied hotels is far from certain, beach leaders Tuesday approved a resolution opposing casino gambling -- fearing it might turn Miami Be
Is Rough Economy Hurting Poker? Online and Brick and Mortar Evidence
Gambling911.com speaks to many online poker affiliates on a regular basis. The consensus is clear: revenues are down thus far in October, way down.
Portugal Latest EU Country to Take Stand Against External Online Gambling
The bitter battle between private betting companies and EU countries that operate state-owned gaming systems took a new twist on Tuesday when a senior adviser at Europe's top court said that it was
