Gambling
Kentucky Online Gambling Domain Seizure Case: Predicted Outcome
Gambling911.com had the opportunity to sit in on Tuesday's very high profile online gambling domain seizure case in Frankfort, Kentucky.
Kudos to Network Solutions for Standing by Online Gambling Sites
"GoDaddy.com, the largest registrar, just rolled over," said Joe Brennan, Jr., President of the Interactive Media Entertainment & Gaming Association.
Kentucky Say It Follows ICANN Rules in Effort to Seize Gambling Domains
The reach of ICANN's Uniform Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) is getting a high-profile test in an ambitious effort by Kentucky to seize the domain names of gambling Web sites for violating state l
How the Local Kentucky Media is Portraying Online Gambling Case
Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear wants to block 141 gambling websites calling them illegal and unregulated. He claims that these online gambling sites are "leeches" to the Kentucky economy, yet Rick Muny, the Kentucky State Director of the Poker Players Alliance, claims his organization has well over 10,000 members in the commonwealth and winning poker players pay state taxes just like everyone else.
"I have to pay taxes on my winnings," Muny pointed out during a Monday press release.
Doyles Room, UltimateBet.com Online Poker Domains Up For Now
Judge Thomas Wingate of the Franklin Circuit Courtroom ruled on Tuesday that until he finalizes his decision, the commonwealth must leave a number of online poker and casino sites "as is"
Kentucky Online Gambling Domain Seizure Hearing - Judge Needs 7 Days to Decide
Gambling911.com is in Frankfort, Kentucky for the high profile online gambling domain seizure case that has everyone in the industry talking.
Online gambling sites ready to fight Beshear's plan to block them
FRANKFORT, KY (WAVE) - Internet gambling in Kentucky will be front and center in a Franklin Circuit Courtroom Tuesday as the Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet will argue for blocking acces
UltimateBet.com, Cake Poker Domain Names Seized
Gambling911.com has learned that UltimateBet.com, CakePoker.com and DoylesRoom.com were among the online poker room domains that had been seized by the commonwealth of Kentucky Monday night via GoD
Kentucky Commonwealth Seizes Doyles Room Online Poker Site
In a shocking development, DoylesRoom.com has become the latest victim of the Kentucky commonwealth's efforts to seize some 141 online gambling domain names.
Kentucky Governor Calls Online Gambling Operators Shady
In an interview with one of the local Lexington, Kentucky news affiliates, Kentucky Governor referred to online gambling operators as "a little bit shady".
Governor Steve Steve Beshear attempted to seize up to 141 online gambling site domain names in recent weeks, calling the businesses "leeches". Beshear has indicated that he wishes to protect his own state economy, in particular the horse racing sector.
Internet Commerce Could be Hurt by Kentucky Domain Case
Jeremiah Johnston, a spokesman for the Washington D.C-based Internet Commerce Association, says Kentucky is overstepping into federal territory in its attempt to seize some 141 online gambling doma
I was Poisoned at the European i-Gaming Congress & Expo in Barcelona!
A man who attended last month's European i-Gaming Congress & Expo in Barcelona claims he was poisoned. Toxicology results obtained by the individual's doctor confirm this to be true.
Governor Beshear’s Attack on Web Domains Could Jeopardize Kentucky Growth
Prosecutors representing the commonwealth of Kentucky argue that state law bans bans "illegal gambling devices" and, as such, the state has every right to seize up to 141 online casino, s
Online Poker Room Shuts Down After Questioned Over Locale
An online poker room, which just two weeks ago claimed to be on fire, has closed its doors.
Duplicate Poker has shut down Sunday. The reason: A troubled world economy, or so they say.
Bill O’Reilly on Barney Frank: “You’re a Coward”!
Bill O'Reilly and Barney Frank faced off over Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac on Thursday night's "O'Reilly Factor" in one of the most heated "Factor" segments in recent memory.
Kentucky, Other State Poker Players Urged to Show up at Forum Monday
The powerful million plus member Poker Players Alliance claims to have thousands of members residing in the great state of Kentucky.
Motion to Dismiss in Kentucky Online Gambling Domain Seizure Case
The Internet Gaming and Media Association has released its Motion to Dismiss to the media on Friday responding to Kentucky's attempt at seizing various online gambling domain names.
Massive Showing Anticipated at Kentucky Online Gambling Domain Hearing Likely
In anticipation for a showdown between the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the burgeoning multi billion dollar online gambling industry, Gambling911.com can report that the media will be at Tuesday's
2008 WSOPE Winner: John Juanda
Multiple bracelet winner John Juanda has just walked off with another having become the second person to win the World Series of Poker Europe.
Even after a grueling 22 hour final table, John Juanda could not wipe the smile off his face as he held his fourth WSOP bracelet aloft and posed for the throng of waiting photographers. Cool and implacable, Juanda never lost his focus, went on tilt, or lost his temper on his way to victory tonight.
Danish Poker Pro Pulls Plug on Disastrous Website
Danish poker pro Gus "The Great Dane" Hansen is truly a great poker player, having won nearly six million dollars in career poker tournament earnings.
But when it comes to running a website-even one about poker-he is just as inept as the next clown who thinks anyone can sit down at a computer and create and operate a successful website. Hansen's website, at www.theplayr.com (that's "player" without the "e"), has announced it is pulling the plug.
A press release sent to gambling media and also posted on the website reads:
Slot Machine Operator to Go After PartyGaming for $287 Million
A federal appeals court has opened the door for a gaming machine manufacturer to seek more than $287 million from a global Internet gambling company, saying that the machine maker's original award
British Bookmakers Can Weather Recession
British bookmakers the likes of William Hill, Paddy Power and Ladbrokes have a better chance of weathering a recession.
An Online Poker Room Operating Legally From the United States? You Bet!
PurePlay.com's CEO, Jason Kellerman, sat down with Yours Truly while at Barcelona's European i-Gaming Congress and Expo and answered some questions about the subscriber based online poker company t
2008 WSOPE Final Table Decided: Three Multiple Bracelet Winners Make Cut
With 363 entrants - the exact same number as last year - the second ever World Series of Poker Europe was about to conclude. By Thursday evening the 2008 WSOPE final 9 table was determined.
Poker Players Alliance Praises Robert Menendez Bill
The Poker Players Alliance (PPA), the leading poker grassroots advocacy group with more than one million members nation-wide, today commended Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) for introducing S.
Legalized Online Poker Will Most Certainly Boost US Economy
The numbers are staggering: Poker pro John Juanda has $7,100,000 in total career total winnings to date.
New Online Poker Bill to be Introduced by Controversial Senator
New Jersey Democratic Senator Robert Menendez intends to introduce a new bill that would regulate online poker and other "games of skill".
The Senate bill's introduction follows a 30-16 vote on Sept. 16 by the House Financial Services Committee that would require federal agencies to define unlawful Internet gambling before completing regulations to enforce a current ban on the activity.
BodogLife.com Complaints Mount: Slow Pays Continue
Customers are getting paid albeit slowly....very slowly.
Philippine Online Gambling Website Busted
(Associated Press) - South Korean prosecutors have busted an online gambling ring operated by Koreans from the Philippine capital Manila which cleared some 100 million dollars over 18 months, offic
Internet Gambling Ban Contested as Unconstitutionally Vague
If neither financial institutions nor the Treasury Department and Federal Reserve know which transactions to bar as payment for illegal Internet gambling, the federal ban should be scrapped, the In