Gambling

With the very real possibility that Congressman Barney Frank could lose his chairmanship position should the Republicans take over the House come November, online poker federal legislation must pass prior to Election Day or else there will likely be no “start over” time come 2011. Ladbrokes, William Hill and other European sports betting ventures itching to get into the U.S. market still may be blocked since Frank’s legislation pertains only to online poker.

Enter the individual states.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Thu, 09/02/2010 - 20:23

Australian Gambling, Casino, Politics For September 2, 2010

Australia remains one of the world's hotbeds of unique casino, gambling, and political news. The Labor Government has just lost a minister to porn and gambling at work, Liberal poised to introduce their high speed internet solution at the fraction of the cost to Labor's, we've got fighting at Crown Casino, Mildura Jewel Casino moving forward and more. Media Man and Gambling911 continue to bring you the best. We load up the sniffer dogs and navigate kangaroos, koalas, Tasmanian devils... it's a whale hunting time down under...

Submitted by C Costigan on, Wed, 09/01/2010 - 21:00

European Bookies Take No Suspicious Bets On Test

Submitted by C Costigan on, Wed, 09/01/2010 - 14:33

Paris Hilton Faces Las Vegas Club Ban

Following an arrest this past weekend in Las Vegas, socialite Paris Hilton is expected to be banned from all club appearances in that gambling Mecca.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Wed, 09/01/2010 - 14:26

Barney Frank Talks Online Poker Legislation With Jay Leno

The poker industry wondered whether an appearance by chairman of the House Financial Services Committee Barney Frank on the Jay Leno Show Tuesday night would provide an opportunity for him to discuss the legalization of online poker.

He didn’t let the industry down.

Said one industry observer: “I know when most celebs go on to Leno or prime time talk shows they promote their (own) show, or movie…but didn’t it seem like Barney was there to promote internet gambling?

Submitted by C Costigan on, Wed, 09/01/2010 - 12:36

Online Sportsbook Traffic: Betfair Remains On Top

Submitted by C Costigan on, Wed, 09/01/2010 - 03:41

Barney Frank On Jay Leno Tuesday Night

Submitted by C Costigan on, Tue, 08/31/2010 - 17:08

Australian Cricket Players approached by Illegal Bookie in England

Submitted by C Costigan on, Tue, 08/31/2010 - 12:25

Australia Asia Pacific Gambling News (August 31, 2010)

Australian and Asia Pacific gambling, gaming, casino and political news remains all the rage. Aussie James Packer with his Crown, Burswood and City of Dreams Macau remains king of the castle, but what is news is that another couple of Australian politicians have jumped on the anti gambling - anti pokie bandwagon, but it's pretty much a case of a very small but vocal minority.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mon, 08/30/2010 - 19:55

Fired Las Vegas Sportsbook Boss Now A Tout

How the mighty have fallen!

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mon, 08/30/2010 - 19:40

Betfair Comes To New Jersey: Wants Piece of Online Gambling Market

With New Jersey looking to legalize online gambling, including sports betting, powerful European-based companies are working on getting a piece of the pie.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mon, 08/30/2010 - 15:51

Power Back On In Antigua: Online Gambling Sites Back Up

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mon, 08/30/2010 - 13:53

CA: Senate Supports PASPA Challenge Regarding Sports Betting

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mon, 08/30/2010 - 11:23

Hurricane Earl Takes Down Online Gambling Websites, Intertops.com

A major power outage on the island of Antigua has resulted in some online gambling websites experiencing service interruptions.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mon, 08/30/2010 - 11:17

Couple Jailed For Leaving Newborn in Casino Parking Lot While They Gambled

A Northern California couple who left their newborn daughter in a casino parking garage while they went gambling are heading to jail.

A Placer County Superior Court judge sentenced Thuan Huy Nguyen and Panfila Phu Phan on Wednesday to 60 days. He also ordered them to attend a mandatory parenting class as part of a four-year probation sentence that could result in their regaining custody of the baby.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mon, 08/30/2010 - 01:30