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Big Brother UK Viewership, Betting Drastically Drops
While UK online betting companies continue to offer odds on this season's Big Brother, the amount of wagering is nowhere near its three year peak. This has much to do with a dramatic drop in view
Kentucky Asks for More Time in Online Gambling Case
The Commonwealth of Kentucky has asked an Appeals Court for more time to respond in a highly publicized case concerning its failed attempt to seize 141 online gambling domains.
iMEGA Chief: Abolishing UIGEA Could Take Years
Gambling911.com's Jenny Woo continues her interview with iMEGA.org founder, Joe Brennan, Jr., where he discusses the likelihood of a long drawn out process to ultimately abolish the Unlawful Intern
Gold Coast Casino Addict Wants His Millions
(AAP) - It took just 43 minutes to bring Gold Coast property developer Harry Kakavas' professional gambling dream to an end.
Richardson Wants George Clooney: Not Leonardo DiCaprio
After learning that Leonardo DiCaprio's production company was slated to begin filming on a project that would focus on the world of Internet gambling in Costa Rica, Gambling911.com suggested that
Opponents of Video Slots Rally in Kentucky
(Associated Press) FRANKFORT, Ky.
Murder Twist in Casino Lawsuit
BANNED gambling addict Harry Kakavas told Crown casino he had information about a murder and the manufacture of counterfeit gaming chips, the Supreme Court heard.
Big Brother 10 Begins – Odds Set
Summer is here and that means it's time for Big Brother - specifically, Big Brother 10. And more importantly, it's time for betting on Big Brother 10.
New Jersey, Governor Corzine and Sports Betting a Hot Topic
One of the hottest discussions from this past week (and surely heading into this week) is the decision by New Jersey's Governor Jon Corzine to jump on the bandwagon to legalize sports betting in th
Gordon Brown Out of Office Before Election Say Punters
Gordon Brown will be out of office within a matter of days say bookmakers in the UK.
NJ Governor Jon Corzine Joins Sports Betting Fight
New Jersey Gov. Jon S. Corzine today announced he would seek to intervene in support of a federal lawsuit filed by state Sen.
Minnesota Not Ready to Stop Blocking Online Gambling ISPs Yet
While the Poker Players Alliance announced Thursday evening that the Minnesota Department of Public Safety was dropping enforcement action against
Gordon Brown to be Out of Office Soon Say Bookies
Online bookies in the UK have begun slashing odds further on British Prime Minister Gordon Brown being out of office before the next general elections. This follows news that yet another cabinet
Harrah’s Bets on Japan, Taiwan Expansion
MACAU, June 2 (Reuters) - Harrah's Entertainment Inc, the world's largest casino operator, is eyeing expansion opportunities in Taiwan and Japan, as it bets on the fast-growing and affluent Asia ma
City of Dreams Latest Bet on Gambling Haven Macau
MACAU (Associated Press) - The City of Dreams, a massive casino resort in Macau, was unveiled Monday in the latest multibillion-dollar bet that this once seedy Chinese gambling enclave will become
Euro Election Odds Have Labour as Long Shot
With Labour having its worst poll showing in years just days before the Euro elections, oddsmakers have given Labour long 8.00 odds of winning.
NFL Won’t Go Down Without a Fight in Sports Betting Case
The NFL is vowing to fight a Delaware Supreme Court decision that will permit legalized sports betting in that st
Delaware Supreme Court gives OK to sports betting
DOVER, Del. - (Associated Press) The state Supreme Court says a proposed sports betting lottery in Delaware does not conflict with the state constitution.
MGM Told to Cut Ties With Macau and Pansy Ho
New Jersey regulators have told MGM they need to abandon a joint venture with Macau and Pansy Ho, accusing the later of being part of an organized crime family.
Frank Depford: US Stop Two Faced Approach to Sports Betting
Frank Depford of National Public Radio (NPR) is calling out the US for what he says is a "two faced approach to sports betting".
Australia Website Blacklist to be Reviewed: Includes Online Poker Sites
A controversial push to block several thousand websites in Australia continues as the federal government there insists on playing "Big Brother", this despite the resulting uproar from Aus
Bet on Susan Boyle: Moves On To The Finals
Heading into Sunday night's semi-finals, William Hill listed Susan Boyle with 5/6 odds.
Britain’s Got Talent Betting Odds
Britain's Got Talent betting odds were available heading into Sunday evening's much anticipated Susan Boyle performance, which was expected to be viewed by mi
Susan Boyle Payouts Could Be Massive
The online bookmakers will be hoping that Susan Boyle does not win this season's installment of Britain's Got Talent. As big a sensation as Ms.
Opposition to Sports Betting in Delaware About Money, Not Ethics
What a shocker, a columnist for the Prescott Daily Courier is calling out those who oppose legalized sports betting in Delaware, suggesting its all about money and nothing to do with ethics as thes
Texas Proves Poker is Far from Accepted in US
Although some steps have been made as of late towards the legalization of online poker and online gambling in general, yesterday, the Texas Legislature remind
Kentucky Governor Wants Expanded Casino Gambling at Tracks
Officials from Churchill, Keeneland, Turfway Park and three smaller Kentucky tracks joined forces Wednesday in an effort to get state lawmakers support for approving expanded gambling.
"For a $4 billion industry and 100,000 jobs on the line, the Kentucky legislature has got to step up and find a way to make this work for us and give us a chance to be competitive," Ellis Park owner Ron Geary said.
Atlantic City Profits Way Down: Sports Betting a Must
It's more bad news for Atlantic City as the East Coast casino empire witnessed gross operating profits decline by more than 38 percent in the first quarter of 2009.
Tax, Don’t Limit Internet Gambling
In a piece for Bankrate.com, Kay Bell explores the opportunities for taxing Internet gambling as opposed to prohibiting it.
