Business & Financial
Economy Really Affecting 2009 World Series of Poker?
There was great buzz during the initial week of the 2009 World Series of Poker as record participation had been declared for certain events.
William Hill closer to moving online trade offshore
The odds on William Hill moving its online and telephone betting business offshore have shortened.
Online Gambling Operators May Want to Leave Antigua Now
In a report that came out Thursday, it was revealed that online gambling companies operating out of Antigua have now come under intense scrutiny following the country's financial regulatory body's
Tax Firms Warn IRS Cracking Down on Offshore Monies
Tax firms are now scrambling to comply with stricter regulations that require any clients who maintain monies offshore must file the proper forms and claim every last penny. And this applies to t
Antigua Police Arrest Bank Regulator Tied to Stanford
By Evan Perez, www.wsj.com
Paddy Power Hurt By Lucas Glover
While Gambling911.com reported yesterday that its friends over at Sportsinteraction.com ha
Harrah’s Believes They Will Have Success in Online Gambling
MGM tried and failed to enter the online gambling market several years back. Like MGM, Harrah's has planned to start offering its Internet gambling product in Europe where it will compete head on
Allen Stanford Paid Bribes to Antigua Official
In a revelation that has sent shockwaves through the online gambling sector of Antigua, news broke that the Caribbean nation's top bank regulator had been paid $100,000 by Allen Stanford to conduct
Casino Tropez Does Not Associate With White Supremacists
In an official statement released by CasinoTropez.com, the online gaming site denies ties to white supremacist murderer James W. von Brunn.
Gambling Shares Up, Sportingbet a BUY
As Prime Minister Gordon Brown continues to cling on to power - despite dismal European election results and further resignations - bookmaker Paddy Power was offering odds of 8/1 that he'll be de-t
Bodog Domain Moves Back to Bodog.com
After having lost their original domain name for two years, Bodog is back....Actually, Bodog.com is back. The site is estimated to have lost significant busine
Fontainebleau Las Vegas in Chapter 11: Ceiling Collapses at Miami Hotel
Fontainebleau Las Vegas, a $3 billion resort project on the Las Vegas Strip, filed for bankruptcy-court protection late Tuesday, the project's owners said.
William Hill in Rogue Online Casino Flap
Following a joint partnership deal with online casino giant, Playtech, late last year, it turned out that Great Britain's second largest bookmaker may have inherited a few "rogue" online
Is Facebook Compliant With US Online Poker Laws?
A very interesting debate is underway revolving around what does and what does not constitute gambling. Facebook and MySpace are the world's two most recognizable social networks, and each of the
Minnesota Drops "Black List" Blocking Order in Settlement with iMEGA
An order to Internet service providers to enforce a
"black list" of Web sites has been rescinded by the Minnesota
Good Odds Paddy Power Has Backed a Winner
BOOKIE turned boardroom protagonist Mark Read could walk away with $11.6 million stashed in his bag after Ireland's biggest online betting and gaming provider, Paddy Power, lobbed a 60¢-per-share
Sportingbet to Focus More Heavily on UK Market
The Financial Times reports that
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
World Series of Poker Stimulus Special a Hit
With the economy in complete disarray, everyone is looking for an economic stimulus package, and the poker world is no exception.
"The demand for the Stimulus Special could be felt the moment we announced it," said World Series of Poker commissioner Jeffrey Pollack. "We welcome all the first-time players to the World Series of Poker and wish everyone good luck in their pursuit of a gold bracelet."
So what exactly is the World Series of Poker Stimulus Special?
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
Harrah’s New Online Poker Unit Coming to Montreal
As first reported on Gambling911.com, Harrah's will be launching a new online unit.
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.
Harrah’s $1 Billion in New Notes to Pay Old Debts
LAS VEGAS-(Associated Press) - Casino operator Harrah's Entertainment Inc.
Cashcade Online Bingo a Hot Commodity
All eyes on the prize as the likes of PartyGaming and 888.com are looking to acquire online bingo company, Cashcade.
Cashcade have been active in the gaming space for over 6 years and have in that time been both a software developer and marketing organisation. The business has developed its own brands Getminted.com and Foxy Bingo into high successful products in their own right.
Unemployment Rate: You Can Bet On It
The unemployment rate throughout the world is skyrocketing. And while online gambling websites based out of the United Kingdom have long been offering unemployment betting,
Harrah’s to Enter European Online Gambling Market
As first reported on the Gambling911.com website Friday afternoon, Harrah's will be expanding its presence in the European market as it launches an aggressive campaign to move online and compete wi
Harrah’s Forms Harrah’s Interactive Entertainment to go Online
Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. (Harrah's) announced today that it has established a new subsidiary, Harrah's Interactive Entertainment, Inc.
American Idol Finale Helps Bring Gambling911.com Record Traffic
So far the month of May has been a banner period for the Gambling911.com website, which kicked off with its biggest day since coming online in September 2000. The Kentucky Derby resulted in just
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.
Judge Might Dismiss Case Regarding Donald Trump’s Net Worth
CAMDEN, N.J. (Associated Press) - Donald Trump is known for putting a positive spin even on news that doesn't seem positive. But there is one way to get him down: Call him a millionaire.
Trump, who says he's a billionaire, is suing the author of a book in which three unnamed sources said Trump's net worth is between $150 million and $250 million. The Donald claims it was malicious, and it hurt his business.
