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Internet Gambling Bill Would Allow Poker Online
As Gambling911.com first reported exclusively early this week, a new bill has been introduced that would allow legalized
New Jersey vs. Pennsylvania in Gambling War
The state of New Jersey has put the gloves on in its fight with neighboring state, Pennsylvania, to protect its troubled gambling industry.
New Jersey Introduces Online Gambling, Sports Betting Bill
Breaking News from Gambling911.com as New Jersey Senator Raymond Lesniak has authored a bill that would make sports betting legal in the state.
Missouri Urges Congress to Lift Ban on Sports Betting
A resolution in the Missouri House asking the US Congress to lift PASPA, proposed by Reps. Grill & Colona, both Democrats:
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Online Gambling Bill to be Introduced This Week
Gambling911.com has learned that a new online gambling bill will be introduced in the coming days, paving the way for legalized online gambling for US citizens.
Delaware Finds Loophole in Sports Betting Law for NFL Playoffs
Did somebody say "loophole"?
As in loophole big enough to drive a truck through?
As in a Brinks truck full of money?
NY Authorities Go After Online Gambling Ring
Authorities in Staten Island and Brooklyn are closing in on dozens of Gambino mobsters involved in running a multimillion-dollar online gambling ring, specifically sports betting, according to the
Decimal Odds to Become the Norm: Fractional Odds Out
There are three primary odds used by bookmakers: Fractional, Decimal and the so-called American Odds, which are among the most prevalently featured here at Gambling911.com. Fractional is pretty
College Bowl Game, NFL Playoffs Traffic Way Up
Good news for online sportsbooks as College Bowl game betting traffic as well as NFL Playoffs betting traffic appear to be way up based on Gambling911.com stats.
Traffic on New Year's Day, which features several major College Bowl games, was up a whopping 67 percent over last year. January 2 traffic was up 41 percent over last year. January 3 traffic was up 39 percent over last year. January 4 traffic was up 37 percent over last year.
Super Bowl Shutout for Delaware?
Sunday, February 1, 2009, is Super Bowl Sunday, and two states in the USA have legal wagering on the National Football League (NFL)--Nevada and Delaware.
2010 College Bowl Betting Big For Bookies
The 2010 College Bowl betting season should help pad the pockets of online bookmakers catering to the North American market. Trafficwise, Gambling911.com expects brisk activity throughout the day
Associated Press: Sports Bettor Guilty in Setting Car on Fire
A Staten Island man has pleaded guilty to setting a former employee's Mercedes-Benz on fire in Ocean County in 2004 out of revenge, the U.S. Attorney's office said.James LaForte Jr., 32, also admitted Dec. 21 to handing out high-interest loans and then using threats and violence to collect on them - loan-sharking and extortion schemes that carry a maximum of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine, the attorney's office said.
Mayweather – Pacquiao Fight Effectively Terminated
Manny Pacquiao has filed a defamation lawsuit against Floyd Mayweather, Jr.
Online Sports Betting: Skybook Finally Pays
Following Gambling911.com's report that online sports betting website Skybook.com was having difficulty paying a he
New York Times: Vegas Sportsbooks Go Wireless
Matt Villano, www.newyorktimes.com
LAS VEGAS - For decades, sports bettors in this city have queued up at sports book windows and handed over cash in exchange for paper tickets formalizing their bets. But on a recent Sunday in the sports book at the M Resort in nearby Henderson, gamblers seeking action on professional and college football games were engaging in a much different ritual: betting through hand-held devices no larger than a smartphone.
The Best of 2009: Most Popular Poker, Online Gambling Stories
You may see a few of these "Best of 2009 Poker and Online Gambling Stories" elsewhere, but Gambling911.com has the real heavy hitters, those stories that scored huge traffic wins. Yes,
Pennsylvania State Lottery Strikes Deal With Hockey Teams
Gambling and sports moved a step closer yesterday when the Pennsylvania Lottery announced that it was selling $2 instant-game tickets featuring the logos of the Flyers and Pittsburgh Penguins.
The lottery struck deals with the teams and the NHL, just as it had with the Eagles, the Pittsburgh Steelers, and the NFL, and before that, with the Phillies, the Pittsburgh Pirates, and Major League Baseball.
The hockey tickets will be on sale during the NHL season. The lottery says it designates all proceeds to older residents in the state.
Legalized Pro Sport Gambling: Which League Will Offer First?
Notorious NBA referee Tim Donaghy was put through the wringer given his involvement with an illegal NBA game fixing scenario to which he readily admits he was a part.
Richardson Rebounds With NFL, College Football Picks
Bookmaker.com CEO Mickey Richardson may have had his 7 year old son pick the remainder of his NFL bet card for Week 15. After losing his first
Slow Pay, No Pay Online Sportsbook Skybook.com
Gambling911.com has received information that the long established but troubled call center sportsbook, Skybook.com out of Costa Rica, has been slow paying or "no paying" some of its clie
Online Gambling: More Trouble for Jay Cohen?
Federal authorities in the USA are considering whether to recharge Internet gambling pioneer Jay Cohen with running an illegal online sports betting operation, after Cohen appeared on TV this wee
Facebook to Ban Online Gambling Ads
The popular social networking website Facebook.com has come under fire this week for its updated privacy policy, much of which is an attempt to bring additional exposure to the site's advertisers.
Kentucky Files Motion in Online Gambling Case as Last Resort
Seen as a "desperation move" of sorts, the Commonwealth of Kentucky has filed a Motion for Leave to Join Additional Parties and to Amend their Complaint. Kentucky is now claiming that,
What David Stern's Forward Thinking Vegas Approach May Do
By Chad Millman
ESPN Insider
(Original link: http://bit.ly/63jLYG)
It only takes one.
Whenever I'm facing a pivotal life moment that is completely left in someone else's hands, that is the phrase I latch onto. Like when I was asking girls to the prom. Or when I was applying to college. Or when I desperately needed someone to buy my Manhattan apartment so I could actually pay for the house I had agreed to buy.
It only takes one.
Israel Based Online Gambling Site Internet1x2 Busted
A 10-year old troubled online gambling site that specialized in soccer betting has been busted up by Israeli police resulting in the arrests of 5 people.
Internet1x2.com (at one time also affiliated with a website called Yahoops.com, which the search portal Yahoo! threatened to sue) operated out of Israel and the Central American nation of Belize. The company was started by two brothers, both of whom were former Israeli basketball players. The online sportsbook has long endured a checkered past of slow pays.
Cryptologic May Get Into Sports Betting Industry
Long established online casino software provider, Cryptologic, is on the verge of entering the sports betting realm.
The company looks to sign a deal with multi-national Internet sports betting operator Betclic and is preparing to launch a series of new games in partnership with multinationals DC Comics and Paramount Digital Entertainment.
Books Will Want Chicago Bears, Dallas Cowboys
When it comes to Sunday's betting action in the NFL, the online sportsbooks will most certainly be rooting for a Chicago Bears and Dallas Cowboys cover. Both Green Bay and San Diego were the two
Free Football Picks: Fade This Bookie Please!
In case you haven't been following, Bookmaker.com CEO Mickey Richardson has been posting his "free (fall)" picks over at the
David Stern Open to Legalized Sports Betting
From Sports Illustrated....
More NFL Week 14 Losing Picks From Mickey Richardson
Bet against Mickey Richardson as he's the worst sports handicapper the world has ever seen. His NFL Week 14 losers have been released at
