Gambling

Legal Online Gambling in the US Would Create 32,000 Jobs

A study released by H2 Gambling Capital suggests that some 32,000 jobs can be created in the United States with the legalization of online gambling.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Tue, 04/20/2010 - 10:31

Georgia: Weitzner was ‘Crazy’

Ken "The Shrink" Weitzner's main rival in the early days of the sports betting portal wars was "shocked" but not "surprised" to learn of his recent death by suicide.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Mon, 04/19/2010 - 22:13

Disgraced Daniel Tzvetkoff Had Pregnant Fiancée Waiting

Following the arrest in Las Vegas Friday of disgraced Australian payment processor, Daniel Tzvetkoff, it was revealed that he had a pregnant fiancée waiting for him back home. She may need to wa

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Mon, 04/19/2010 - 21:07

Australian Families of Crime

Australians are lapping up their weekly, almost daily, dose of crime and all matters of vice.

Submitted by Greg Tingle on, Mon, 04/19/2010 - 20:26

Charlie Crist as an Independent: Florida Election Bets Prime

As we approach the 2010 Elections, Sportsbook.com intends to offer betting on some of the most hotly contested races (

Submitted by Payton on, Mon, 04/19/2010 - 18:43

Kentucky Wants Discovery From Full Tilt Poker

The Commonwealth of Kentucky on Monday filed a Motion for Leave to Take Discovery Concerning the Identities of the Unknown Defendants in a long standing complaint whereby Governor Stephen Beshear h

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mon, 04/19/2010 - 17:18

Spokesman: Jon Kyl Not Holding Up Treasury Noms

Arizona Republican Senator Jon Kyl is not holding up President Obama's Treasury nominations according to his spokesperson, Ryan Patmintra.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mon, 04/19/2010 - 10:28

Online Gambling News: Daniel Tzvetkoff to Make Bail Application

Arrested payment processor Daniel Tzvetkoff is expected to make a bail application this coming Wednesday.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sun, 04/18/2010 - 22:51

Australia’s Own Bonnie and Clyde Pokie Bandits

Down under in Melbourne, Australia, a real life Bonnie and Clyde have been finally nabbed, after causing pokie hangout clubs and pubs hell.

Submitted by Greg Tingle on, Sun, 04/18/2010 - 22:20

Planet Hollywood Offers Chance to See Marilyn Monroe’s Boobs

Planet Hollywood may have had its ups and downs over the years, but with revelations that the casino is going to offer patrons the opportunity to see Marilyn Monroe's boobs in a most unique ways, p

Submitted by Greg Tingle on, Sun, 04/18/2010 - 22:03

The Rise and Fall of Daniel Tzvetkoff

Greg Tingle of Gambling911.com breaks down online gambling payment processor Daniel Tzvetkoff's meteoric rise and fall

Submitted by Greg Tingle on, Sun, 04/18/2010 - 21:57

BettorsWorld.com Founder Brian Georgia Has Heart Attack

The founder of the Internet's first sports betting portal is in a Connecticut hospital recovering from a heart attack, Gambling911.com has learned exclusively.

Brian Georgia, founder of Bettor's World (www.bettorsworld.com), told Gambling911.com in a telephone interview today that he is "out of the woods" and is expected to make a full recovery, after suffering a heart attack last month.

"The worst is behind me," Georgia said. "I feel fine. I'm going to be okay."

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Sun, 04/18/2010 - 21:26

Brandon Lang Contract Not Renewed at Sports Advisors

The Steve Budin owned sports handicapping service, SportsAdvisors.com, has reportedly cut ties with Brandon Lang, deciding not to renew his contract tha

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Sun, 04/18/2010 - 21:14

Brendan Fevola Approached Mobsters

Self confessed gambling addict Brendan Fevola was so desperate for cash he approached gangland king of the kids Mick Gatto for financial assistance, says Australia's underworld grapevine.

Submitted by Greg Tingle on, Sun, 04/18/2010 - 20:00

Online Poker Rooms Turned in Tzvetkoff

James McCullough of the Courier-Mail is reporting that disgruntled online poker rooms turned in payment processor and Internet tycoon Daniel Tzvetkoff. Said to be worth $80 million at one point,

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sun, 04/18/2010 - 12:44

Las Vegas Review-Journal Sues Online Gambling Portal

A company associated with the Las Vegas Review-Journal is suing the popular online gambling portal Majorwager.com claiming it has posted the online newspape

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sun, 04/18/2010 - 12:42

Arlo Devlin-Brown Gets Rare Praise From Online Gambling Biz

Last year, Assistant United States Attorney Arlo Devlin-Brown seized some $50 million in funds belonging to online poker's largest firms, PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker. Since that time, Devlin-B

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sat, 04/17/2010 - 10:03

Raw: Complaint Against Daniel Tzvetkoff

PREET BHARARA, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, JOSEPH DEMAREST, JR., the Assistant Director-in-Charge of the New York Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigat

Submitted by on, Sat, 04/17/2010 - 09:35

Online Gambling: Tzvetkoff Charged With Laundering $500 Million

News broke late Friday that Australian payment processing guru Daniel Tzvetkoff has been indicted on charges for allegedly laundering some $500 million in online gambling proceeds.

In a four-count indictment unsealed in New York on Friday, Daniel Tzvetkoff, an Australian national, has been charged with gambling conspiracy, bank fraud conspiracy, money laundering conspiracy and one count of money laundering.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Fri, 04/16/2010 - 22:21

Australia Likely To Get Online Gambling Legalisation Soon

Australia is heading towards getting new laws, legislation... the works, to cover the online gaming - gambling sector, following the global trend.

Submitted by Greg Tingle on, Fri, 04/16/2010 - 21:40

Marvel Comics Commits Material Breach Claims Cryptologic

CryptoLogic Limited (TSX: CRY)(TSX: CXY)(NASDAQ: CRYP)(LSE: CRP), a global developer of branded online betting games and Internet casino software, announces that arbitration proceedings have been f

Submitted by on, Fri, 04/16/2010 - 21:35

Ken Weitzner Considered Suicide 4 Years Ago

Website owner Ken "The Shrink" Weitzner, who operated Eye on Gambling (www.eog.com) and committed suicide last week, eerily spoke about considering sui

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Fri, 04/16/2010 - 21:14

Aussie AFL footballer Brendan Fevola Gambling Addiction

Media Man and Gambling911 investigate and tell it like it is in regard to Brendan Fevola...

The star athlete is seeking professional help in a bid to "knock it on the head".

Submitted by Greg Tingle on, Fri, 04/16/2010 - 20:48

Ken Weitzner May be Poster Child for Anti Online Gambling Folks

It may not be long until we start hearing online gambling foes in Washington throwing the name "Ken Weitzner" into their self-absorbed agendas to ban Internet poker and sports betting.

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Thu, 04/15/2010 - 22:42

Online Gambling Prohibition: Blame it on Abramoff

Uber-lobbyist Jack Abramoff has long been noted as the individual who allowed online gambling to thrive unregulated, unlicensed and - for a few years - free from prosecution. Whether the industry

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Thu, 04/15/2010 - 22:18

BetOnLine.com New Ownership Should Keep Ship Afloat

BetOnLine.com has new ownership that's been getting gradually integrated over the past few months and the news is good I, Jagajeet Chiba, can report with blitheness.

Three individuals we know and respect here at Gambling911.com are now involved with the overall management of the company according to various reports. They are former management from BetOnSports, MVP Sportsbook and Sportsbook.com and I would like for them each to get the recognition they rightfully deserve on the Googles.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Thu, 04/15/2010 - 21:35

Weitzner’s Rivals Speak Out

Owners of rival websites are speaking out about the shocking double suicide of gambling-themed website owner Ken "The Shrink" Weitzner and his wife last week in a Virginia garage.

Weitzner had been the owner and operator of The Prescription (www.therx.com), a website featuring sports handicapping selections, a posting forum and news articles about sports wagering, until selling the lucrative site to Marty Jensen in 2001.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Thu, 04/15/2010 - 17:18