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PPA President Alfonse D’Amato on Howard Stern Talks Poker

The Poker Player Alliance President and former New York State Senator, Alfonse D'Amato, appeared on the Howard Stern Show Monday morning discussing the seizure of approximately $40 million in funds

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/20/2009

Paula Abdul Might Not Return to American Idol

Stalled negotiations and perhaps a little posturing have resulted in claims from American Idol judge Paula Abdul's manager that she might not be returning as a host for television's number one rate

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Jul/19/2009

Michael Jackson Doyle Brunson Connection

Poker has a connection to almost everything.

Even Michael Jackson.

And through Doyle Brunson, of all people!

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Jul/16/2009

Zookz.com Record Industry Pirating Result of UIGEA

Here is an interesting spin on the current state of the record industry and pirating downloads.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jul/16/2009

WSOP, British Open Record Traffic to Gambling911 Site

Gambling911.com really experienced great traffic over the last three days thanks to the one-two punch of this week's British Open and the World Series of Poker main event.  It is truly gratifying

Submitted by Payton on, Jul/16/2009

Tony Romo Dumps Jessica Simpson: Is Curse Lifted?

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo has dumped his singer girlfriend of two years Jessica Simpson following her birthday celebration. 

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Jul/13/2009

Will Pro Sports Ban Twitter?

With the number of high profile athletes using Tiwtter on the rise, and stories of their prolific one-liners whether they be jabs, preliminary contract negotiations, or simple complaints about offi

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/09/2009

Online Casino Strikes Gold With Michael Jackson Tribute Slots

People loved Michael Jackson, as is evident by the nonstop coverage of his untimely death over the past two weeks and the ratings bonanza his memorial service delivered worldwide. 

The folks from Golden Casino, an online casino group that is an offshoot from the notorious Golden Palace, understand marketing better than anyone else in the industry.

This week they released their Michael Jackson tribute slots.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/08/2009

Lady GaGa Naked: Wears Nothing But a Hat

Recording artist Lady GaGa made waves within the poker community as her hit "Poker Face" became an anthem for the game.  She even featured a promo for the online poker room, bwin, in her

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Jul/05/2009

Joey Chestnut Wins 2009 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest

Joey Chestnut has won the 2009 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest for the third consecutive year.  He was a small favorite to win over Takeu Kobayashi.

Chestnut pulled far ahead of Kobayashi.  An average of 7 hot dogs were eaten per minute.  Chestnut set an all time record, gulping down 68 hot dogs, which easily beat the Over of 62 ½ set at BetUS.com

Kobayashi's 64 hot dogs were the most he has ever eaten in the competition.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Jul/04/2009

World Series of Poker Parties Among the Best

Oh how Jenny Woo and the gang are going to regret missing Doyle Brunson's big bash.  We were invited, but none of us are currently in Las Vega

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/02/2009

A-List Stars to Play in 2009 World Series of Poker

By Melissa Arseniuk, Las Vegas Sun

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/02/2009

Betting on the 2009 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest a Hit

Early numbers suggest that betting on the 2009 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest is drawing a substantial amount of interest, and we are still a few days away from the big 4th of July even

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Jul/01/2009

2009 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Bets Roll In

With a few days left until the grand 2009 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, Gambling911.com can report a number of accounts being open and bets b

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/30/2009

2009 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest Betting Odds

The latest 2009 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest betting odds have been released by SBG Global, one of a handful of online ga

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Jun/29/2009

Antonio Esfandiari Goes Topless at Vegas Party

The "magician" Antonio Esfandiari has been up to a few tricks, but not up his sleeve as he indulges in some topless partying.

Submitted by Guest on, Jun/26/2009

2009 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest Betting: Chestnut Dough

2009 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest Betting odds have been released by

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Jun/24/2009

Online Sportsbooks Ready for Hot Dog Eating Contest

The online sportsbooks are prepared to celebrate the 4th of July Weekend (The US Independence Day).  But unlike most people, these folks will be stuck in the office working at least par

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/23/2009

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

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Jun/20/2009

Leonardo DiCaprio Set to Star in Film About Online Gambling Industry

News broke on Tuesday that Leonardo DiCaprio will be starring in a film dealing with the online gambling industry in Costa Rica.  Certainly should be a great flick if they do their homework.  We'

Submitted by Payton on, Jun/16/2009

First Poker Player to be Fined for Twitter Usage at WSOP

We here at Gambling911.com thought it would be fun to offer up odds on the first poker player to get in trouble for using Twitter at this year's World Series of Poker (WSOP). 

Submitted by Ace King on, Jun/15/2009

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.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Jun/09/2009

Susan Boyle Had Anxiety Attack: Will Sing for Obama

Initial reports had Britain's Got Talent runner up, Susan Doyle, suffering from either a nervous breakdown or what was coined as "exhaustion".  By Wednesday, we were learning that the 48

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Jun/03/2009

Sacha Cohen Sued Over Attack at Bingo Hall

TMZ.com is reporting that a woman has sued actor Sacha Baron Cohen after she was attacked and allegedly left "crippled" by the "Bruno" star.

"Richelle Olson has sued Cohen, NBC Universal and others claiming they told her Bruno was a celeb and would appear and call numbers at the bingo game she ran for the elderly in Palmdale, CA. Olson was none too happy when she saw Bruno, whom she describes as an "extreme, outrageous, offensive caricature of a gay man dressed in sexually revealing clothing with an Austrian accent..." 



Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Jun/03/2009

Britain’s Got Talent Most Watched Show in 5 Years

This past Saturday's final of the talent competition, Britain's Got Talent, was the single most watched program in the UK in nearly five years.  19.2 million people tuned in and just shy of 4 mill

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Jun/01/2009

Ron Paul Gets Seduced by Sasha Cohen in Bruno Flick

The latest Sasha Cohen film, Bruno, could potentially become the summer's biggest comedy hit.  The movie features a cameo appearance by none other than Republican Texas Congressman, Ron Paul.  Co

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/01/2009

Jenny Woo Fondue: Gets Dipped in Chocolate for Good Cause

Gambling911.com award winning world recognized journalist, Jenny Woo, who cites Christina Amanpour and Barbara Walters among her biggest influences, found herself dipped entirely in chocolate this

Submitted by Payton on, Jun/01/2009

Susan Boyle Loses Britain’s Got Talent: Bookies Win Big

In a shocking upset, Scottish singing sensation, Susan Boyle, failed to win the Britain's Got Talent finale.  It was one in a series of upsets among television competitions this month that include

Submitted by C Costigan on, May/30/2009

Britain’s Got Talent: Best Betting Odds at Sportingbet

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, May/30/2009

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