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Packer 50 Percent Owned Betfair Signs Australian Super Rugby

Nearly Three Quarters of Adults in Britain Gamble

NRL Match Fixers Face 10 Years Jail; Pokies Law Could Kill Clubs

Dead on Arrival: New Jersey Internet Gambling Bill Will Require Override

Assemblyman Hopes to Work With NJ Governor on New Internet Gambling Measure

Following New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s decision to veto a bill that would make NJ the first state to legalize Internet gambling, state democrats spoke out about the decision.

“The reality is that Internet gaming is coming and we need to figure out a way to make it work to benefit Atlantic City casinos,” said Assemblyman John Burzichelli (D-Salem). “I hope to work cooperatively on new legislation that ensures New Jersey remains competitive for years to come in all aspects of modern gaming.”

Chris Christie Press Conference On Internet Gambling Delayed

Cruise Ships Gamble On Western Australia

Here's some unusual news for Australia.  Cruise ships off Western Australia are going to allow gambling.

Ahoy and G'day punters, gaming and casino millionaires, billionaires, legal eagles, law enforcement officials, politicians and everyone else. Today we sail the high seas with cruise ships off Western Australia where gambling is permitted. Media Man http://www.mediamanint.com and Gambling911 with your daily dose of Australian news. 

Cruise Ships In Western Australia Allowed Floating Casinos...

Press of Atlantic City Confirms NJ Governor Chris Christie to Take Action on Internet Gambling Bill

FBI agent: Alabama Gambling investigation Related to 2004 Probe of Milton McGregor, Troy King

Time Ticking in New Jersey as Christie Does not yet Take Action on Internet Gambling Bill

Thursday March 4, 2011 at the stroke of midnight Internet gambling could become legalized in the state of New Jersey.  It would be the first US state to do so. 

Governor Chris Christie has until that time to veto or sign off on a bill that could bring a much needed $28 million – if not more – to his state yearly.  It’s not just the millions of dollars, it’s the many new jobs that will ultimately be created.

Sands Las Vegas Under Investigation for Allegedly Taking Bribes

Shares in Sands Las Vegas were down 7 percent on news that the company is under investigation for allegedly taking bribes in Macau.

Big Week Ahead for Online Gambling Backers in New Jersey

March 4 is the deadline for when New Jersey Governor Chris Christie can either veto or sign a measure into law that would legalize online gambling in the state.

Wisconsin Union Busting Probably Not A Good Bet

Fox News to NJ Governor Chris Christie: Legalize Internet Gambling