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UFC Bans Full Tilt Poker
The world's second largest online poker, Full Tilt Poker, has been banned by the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship).
Macau Kingpin Urges People to United Against Foreign Casino Capital
Macau billionaire and casino mogul, Stanley Ho, has urged people to "unite against foreign capital." It's unclear what motivated the comments, according to the Las Vegas Sun. But they c
Obama: No Stimulus Money For Vegas Casinos
A provision related to the federal stimulus bill makes it clear that Las Vegas casinos are not to receive any of the money.
Could Full Tilt Poker Buy a Vegas Casino?
Much of the talk over the past few years has related to a Las Vegas casino property such as MGM or Harrah's purchasing an already established online poker firm the likes of
World Series of Poker Sponsor Harrah's Cash Flow a Problem
Earlier in the week, Gambling911.com reported on how MGM was in serious financial peril. Now comes word that World Series of Poker sponsor, Harrah's, may not be able to fund its debt.
Vegas Looks to Compete With Online Gambling Sites: American Idol, Oscars
The state of Nevada has come to the realization that they are missing out on some of the biggest betting events of the year. While Las Vegas sportsbooks capitalize on the Super Bowl and the curre
MGM Casinos To Go Bankrupt?
Despite winning a two month reprieve to restructure debts, auditors raised 'substantial doubt' in whether MGM Mirage could continue operations.
2009 March Madness Will Test Vegas Economy, Online Websites
While online sports betting seems to be up over last year, the Las Vegas economy has been hard hit. Vegas like many event-oriented cities is counting on the 2009 March Madness to help give a much
James Packer Scraps Cannery Casino Resorts Crown Casino Deal
Australian billionaire James Packer has a $1.75 billion takeover of Cannery Casino Resorts LLC and sold his Australian cattle ranches to Guy Hands U.K. buyout company, Terra Firma Capital Partners Ltd. Packer's Crown Casino enterprise, Australia's biggest, rose 13.5 percent on the news. Had the deal gone through, Packer would have obtained three Nevada casinos and a racetrack near Pittsburgh.
The 41 year old Packer's fortune shrank to half this past year according to Forbes Magazine. Crown lost 56 percent of its value and the Las Vegas casinos are not faring that much better.
Las Vegas Economy: Total Train Wreck
The effects of a bad economy are hitting Las Vegas like a multi-pronged attack. As people find their disposable income dwindling, tourism and gambling are at an all time low in Sin City.
Gambling News: Federal Probe Into Alabama Attorney General’s Office
Reports surfaced on Monday that federal prosecutors were investigating Alabama Attorney General, Troy King, along with his possible connections to gambling.
King apparently has threatened to shut down some electronic bingo operations while allowing others to stay in business. He claims to oppose gambling but believes that "some electronic gambling machines are allowed under constitutional amendments that authorized the bingo operations."
Gambling News: Barney Frank Goes All In, AGA Goes All Out
Congressman and Chairman of the Financial Services Committee, Barney Frank, is determined to lift a ban on Internet gambling. That was the top gambling news stor
Las Vegas Casinos to Be Nationalized?
With Las Vegas casinos drowning in a sea of debt, it may only be a matter of months before they are all bank owned.
BetCRIS Boss Dire(rhea) Advice to Belagio Hotel: I Hope You Go To S***!
The Las Vegas economy is hurting. We all know this. But one online gambling exec had this piece of advice to offer up:
"The Bellagio can go to s***!" BetCRIS boss, Mickey Richardson, lashed out when discussing the state of the economy with Gambling911.com this weekend. He can care less that the famed Las Vegas property has had to slash its rates in order to compete with other strip hotels. "If that's a five star hotel, the rating system is seriously skewed."
MGM Mirage, Bally’s, Wynn, Harrah’s Lose Out During Tough Times
Las Vegas is hurting during these rough economic times. Hotels on the strip have drastically slashed room rates in an effort to compete.
Las Vegas Art Museum Victim of Economic Recession
When one thinks of Las Vegas, usually the last thing that comes to mind is art. But Sin City does have museums...or...let's rephrase that...DID HAVE MUSEUMS.
The Las Vegas Art Museum, Southern Nevada's first fine-arts museum and one of the city's cultural mainstays since 1950, has become the latest victim of a disastrous economy, according to Ken Miller of the Las Vegas Weekly.
The Museum will close the end of this week.
Oscars Vegas Odds – You Will Need to Bet Online
Las Vegas has posted odds on the Oscars. The one catch: You can't place actual money bets. That's right, Oscars Vegas odds are just that, odds rendered useless, especially since they have no
The iPhone Blackjack Casino Card Counter Gains World Attention
On Tuesday, Gambling911.com reported on how an iPhone application allows Blackjack players to actually count cards
Poker Pro David Williams Gets It On With Aubrey O’Day
It seems that poker pro David Williams has dumped the old ladies and is starting to "date" girls his own age. Notorious for appearing in a "granny foot fetish" video billed as
Las Vegas Mayor Wants Apology From Obama
Las Vegas' colorful mayor, Oscar Goodman, wants President Barack Obama to apologize for saying that companies shouldn't visit Las Vegas using tax payers money.
"What's a better place, as I say, than for them to come here," Goodman told KLAS-TV. "And to change their mind and to go someplace else and to cancel _ and at the suggestion of the president of the United States _ that's outrageous."
Las Vegas Deep Discounts Make for an Attractive Vacation Spot
It may seem illogical. Head to Vegas and spend money gambling, dining, checking out the shows. But that's what economic stimulus is all about, getting people to spend....just do so wisely. Du
Randy Meisner Imposter Still Conning at Super Bowl in Vegas
The infamous Randy Meisner imposter (the real Meisner used to play with the Eagles) is fast losing ground thanks partly to the iPhone/Blackberry and a little help from Gambling911.com. 2009 Wor
Super Bowl Betting Down in Vegas: Up Online
The Super Bowl betting numbers are in and the results: A total of $81.5 million was wagered in the state's sports books on Super Bowl XLIII, an 11.5 percent decrease from the game's 2008 handle, ac
Wells Fargo Cancels Trip to Vegas
After intense pressure in the media, Wells Fargo Bank has decided to cancel a highly publicized trip next month to Las Vegas for employees as part of a gambling excursion. Many charged the financ
Steelers Win and Failure to Cover Best Scenario for Books
"It was the best-case scenario for us to have the Steelers win and not cover," Hilton Sportsbook Director, Jay Kornegay told the Las Vegas Review Journal Monday.
For online sportsbooks, nearly 80 percent of the money line action was on the Arizona Cardinals to win outright. Betting on the Pittsburgh/Arizona spread was relatively even but for many books, the amount of bets taken favored the Steelers.
Recession Has No Effect on 2009 Super Bowl Betting: Records Broken
There was a bright spot heading into this new week amidst what is otherwise a dark abyss known as the world economic meltdown. The 2009 Super Bowl has been deemed a success despite an economic re
Super Bowl Vegas Odds Cardinals vs. Steelers
For those of you monitoring the Super Bowl Vegas odds for the Cardinals vs.
Super Bowl Betting in Las Vegas Big as New Year’s Eve
Few events draw bigger crowds to Las Vegas than the Super Bowl and the betting frenzy that coincides with it - not to mention the huge parties. Celebrities descend upon Vegas in droves this weeke
Hilton Las Vegas Hopes Super Bowl Betting Boosts Economy
Hilton sports book executive director Jay Kornegay told the Las Vegas Sun that there are more than 300 such wagers on the Hilton's sheets this year.
