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Former English Sports Betting Boss Now Training to Preach

A popular TV show called "Where Are They Now?" tracked down people who were famous years ago to find out what became of them.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Jan/18/2011

Billy Walters Never Had a Losing Year (Video Now Available)

Everybody has been talking about the Billy Walters segment that aired Sunday night on 60 Minutes. 

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/17/2011

Did NFL Apply Pressure On CBS Not To Mention Billy Walters Piece?

Noticeably absent from the Jets-Patriots NFL game late Sunday afternoon was CBS’ promotion of a segment on famed sports bettor Billy Walters.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jan/16/2011

Somach Blasted For 60 Minutes Billy Walters Snafu

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jan/16/2011

CBS Drops The Ball On Billy Walters Sports Betting Piece

CBS has dropped the ball in its upcoming segment this Sunday on "60 Minutes" about professional sports bettor Billy Walters.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Jan/14/2011

OpenBet in £208m Management Buy-Out

A major technology company, whose clients include William Hill and Ladbrokes, is undergoing a major Management buy-out to the tune of £208 million, this according to the Telegraph.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/13/2011

New Jersey Online Gambling Just In Time For Dying Atlantic City

Remember back in the days when Atlantic City used to be a dump?

Well, the casino Mecca is heading back in that direction it seems.

The Newark Star Ledger this week reported that, in just four short years, the nation’s second largest gambling destination has lost nearly 25 percent of its market share.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jan/11/2011

New Jersey Internet Gambling Bill Passes Through Assembly

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jan/10/2011

Philadelphia Inquirer: Las Vegas Bookies Crushed By Packers Win

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/10/2011

New Jersey Internet Gambling Bill Goes To Assembly Today

A bill to legalize Internet gambling in the state of New Jersey goes before the assembly today (January 10, 2011) at 1 pm EST.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/10/2011

Vegas Sportsbooks Were Hoping For Colts-Falcons Super Bowl

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jan/08/2011

Oregon Man Bets Marriage on BCS Championship Game

With the Ducks a +2.5 underdog in the upcoming BCS Championship game against Auburn, one Oregon man is willing to bet his marriage on the game.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jan/07/2011

Slow Paying WSEX Gets More Exposure On CNBC

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/02/2011

XL Bet Shuts Down, Stiffs Players

An obscure online sports betting website, XL Bet, has closed its doors for good, stiffing customers in the process. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Dec/29/2010

William Hill Shutting Stores, Paddy Power Big Hiring Plans

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Dec/17/2010

BetonSports Number 3 Cuts Deal With US Government

Submitted by C Costigan on, Dec/17/2010

Betfair Shares Plummet 22 Percent Post-IPO

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Dec/14/2010

New Jersey Passes Internet Gambling, Sports Betting Bill

The New Jersey legislature today overwhelmingly voted to approve the state's sports betting bill. The vote was 55 to 17 in the State Assembly; 36 to 3 in the State Senate.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Dec/13/2010

New Jersey, California Race to Legalize Internet Gambling

With the worldwide Internet gambling market generating some $330 billion, US states the likes of New Jersey and California are looking to legalize the activity within their own borders.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Dec/13/2010

Online Gambling in Washington DC, New Jersey, California: All Red Hot Now

A handful of states are looking to push ahead in regard to legalized online gambling.  These include New Jersey, California and the District of Columbia (Washington, DC).
 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Dec/09/2010

Bookmaker Mazhar Majeed Served With Legal Notice

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Dec/08/2010

2014 Super Bowl in New Jersey Could Be Huge For State Sports Betting

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Dec/01/2010

Lucchese Wiretapped Conversations Released by New Jersey AG

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Nov/30/2010

Pakistan Cricket Players Named In Spot-Fixing Scandal

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Nov/30/2010

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