Gambling
World Series of Poker Winner Russ Hamilton UltimateBet Poker Cheat
The Kahnawake Gaming Commission today released its findings into a very high profile cheating scandal involving Absolute Poker and, later, the company's sister site, UltimateBet.com.
Bet Kills Chef: Dish was Too Hot Say Authorities
An amateur chef died the day after eating a "superhot" chilli in a bet with his friend over who could make the hottest dish,
iMEGA Appeal Filed in US 3rd Circuit
Today, iMEGA filed its brief with the US Court of Appeals, 3rd Circuit, in the matter of iMEGA v. Keisler, et al. The suit challenges the constitutionality of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006 (UIGEA), which prohibits US financial institutions from processing transactions between online gambling sites and US players, while shifting the determination, burden and cost of enforcement onto the financial institutions.
Kentucky Online Gambling Domain Case to Require Clients Identities Revealed?
A hearing to determine if the commonwealth of Kentucky can seize up to 141 online gambling domains took place this past Friday.
Gov. Steve Beshear (D) said at a press conference last week that the gambling-friendly state is taking "unprecedented action" against sites that "siphon off money from regulated and legal games," such as the state lottery and thoroughbred racing. Kentucky has lost "tens of millions" to unlicensed gambling, he said.
Important Notice to Gambling911.com Readers
Over the next few days, Gambling911.com will be testing and upgrading the website.
CAP Poker Tournament Raided by Police in Barcelona
According to numerous reports, an online gambling affiliate convention poker tournament has been shut down by Barcelona police.
Police raided the Hotel Princesa in Barcelona Spain this weekend where the Casino Affiliate Programs (CAP) poker tournament was taking place. (see news here)
All gambling equipment was confiscated. Gambling911.com was also being told that the organizers were detained.
Alberta Gamblers Biggest Spenders in Canada
Alberta is widely considered one of the strongest economies in all of Canada, supported by a burgeoning petroleum and tech industry.
Miami Beach The Next Gambling Mecca?
Could a Miami Beach hotel be looking to offer a casino? This was the question being posed by the Miami Herald this weekend.
Kentucky Online Gambling Domain Hearing Reconvenes October 7
The Commonwealth of Kentucky will be in court again October 7 to face off against the online gambling industry.
Kentucky received court permission to seize 141 gambling Web sites' domain names as it tries to put them out of business there. Gov. Steve Beshear (D) said at a press conference that the gambling-friendly state is taking "unprecedented action" against sites that "siphon off money from regulated and legal games," such as the state lottery and thoroughbred racing. Kentucky has lost "tens of millions" to unlicensed gambling, he said.
Poker Players Alliance Submits Amicus Brief in Kentucky Domain Case
The Poker Players Alliance (PPA), the leading poker grassroots advocacy group with more than one million members nationwide, today submitted an amicus brief to the Franklin Circuit Court in Kentuck
Online Gambling Websites React to Kentucky Action: Change Domain Names
A number of online gambling websites have obtained brand new domain names in the event that the commonwealth of Kentucky gets away with seizing up to 141 such URLs named in a complaint.
LazerWager Shuts its Doors for Good
That online sports book with the stupid name has finally bit the dust....just like a few of the banks in the US.
Poker Players Alliance Spends Large Sums on Lobbying Efforts
(Associated Press) The Poker Players Alliance spent $283,000 in the second quarter to lobby in favor of licensed and regulated Internet poker in the U.S., according to a disclosure report filed Jul
Kentucky Online Gambling Domain Dispute Postponed One Day
A hearing to determine whether the commonwealth of Kentucky will be able to seize up to 141 online gambling domains has been put off until Friday at 3:30 pm, Gambling911.com has learned.
Kentucky Online Gambling Domain Matter Was Secretly Filed and Sealed
Gambling911.com has learned that an attempt to seize 141 online gambling related domain names by the Commonwealth of Kentucky was done in secrecy and that a hearing to take place on Thursday was or
Online Gambling Sector Awaits Kentucky Decision
A group of lawyers have descended upon the commonwealth of Kentucky Thursday morning to block efforts by that state's Governor, Governor Steve Beshear, in seizing up to 141 domain names.
Vice Shares Like Gambling Help to Stimulate the Economy
The portfolio of "unethical" shares which we picked on this week last year has unsurprisingly lost value in the past 12 months, but has beaten the general market, as well as the FTSE For
Cryptologic Predicts Losses of $3.6 Million in Quarter
While long established online gambling software provider, Cryptologic (TSX:CRY) , was anticipating operating losses of $1 million to $1.5 million in the current quarter, the foreign exchange loss w
Poker Players Alliance Turns Down Invitation to Work With iMEGA
The powerful million plus member Poker Players Alliance has turned down an invite to work with The Interactive Media Entertainment & Gaming Association
State Relies on Fear Factor But Industry: Online Gambling Fights Back
The Commonwealth of Kentucky will be holding a hearing on Thursday to determine if it can seize up to 141 online gambling related domain names.
Gov. Steve Beshear said his administration has asked a Franklin County Circuit Court judge to give the state control of 141 gambling Web site domain names. Beshear said he's looking to restrict Kentuckians' access to Web sites with names that include some of the most popular gambling sites for U.S. players: bodoglife.com, doylesroom.com and fulltiltpoker.com.
Beshear referred to these online gambling firms as "blood suckers".
Kentucky Seizes Online Gambling Domains From Dead Man
Doleplex Holdings has lost two of its online casino domain names to the state of Kentucky in a seizure. HighRollersLounge.com was transferred over to the commonwealth on Tuesday.
Steve Beshear Seizes Website: NightMARE for Horse Gambling, Poker
Even before Thursday's hearing to determine whether 141 online gambling would be seized by the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Governor Steve Beshear apparently has wasted little time.
Gambling911.com broke the story Tuesday that LuckyPyramidCasino.com is now in the control of one Commonwealth of Kentucky Justice Cabinet Eric Lycan. LuckyPyramid registrar name was transferred this week to the state. The online casino was part of the popular Real Time Gaming software platform.
Kentucky Commonwealth Takes Control of First Online Gambling Domain
The commonwealth of Kentucky has taken control of an online gambling company in its first successful seizure of domain names.
Norwegian Bishop’s Son's Online Gambling Debts Mount
Top community officials are among those who unwittingly lent large sums of money to finance a Norwegian bishop's son's online gambling debuts, according to a report filed by the Aftenposten news or
Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear Potential Abuse of Power in Domain Issue
The Interactive Media Entertainment & Gaming Association (iMEGA.org) suggested Tuesday that Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear's attempt to seize 141 Internet domain names from online gambling web
Bwin Loses Bid to Halt Online Ban in German State
(Bloomberg) - Bwin Interactive Entertainment AG lost a court bid to overturn a 2007 prohibition against offering online gambling and other Internet games to customers in the German state of Lower S
Kentucky Governor Calls Online Gambling Websites Leeches
FRANKFORT, Ky.
Online Gambling Domain Name Seizures Has Internet on Edge
News that the state of Kentucky was looking to seize 141 online gambling related domain names had everyone across the Internet wondering "Who's going to be next?".
Kentucky's pro-gambling governor is looking to make sure all bets are off for these Web sites that operate in the state that's home to the world's biggest horse race, that being the Kentucky Derby. That race is the single most bet on event after the Super Bowl and nearly rivals it.
Malta Gaming Authority’s CEO Rumored to be Resigning
The Malta Lotteries and Gaming Authority's Chief Executive Officer, Mario Galea, did nothing to confirm or deny persistent reports that he was resigning this past weekend.
iMEGA Founder Not Welcome in Barcelona for Online Gambling Conference
While the European Union was meeting with members of Congress regarding an online gambling trade dispute at a time when the US is experiencing its worst economic crisis since the Depression, Gambli
