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Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on Fri, 11/20/2009 - 11:11.

BWIN and 888 Dismiss Takeover Reports

eGaming Review Magazine is reporting on Friday that Austrian-based BWIN and online gambling giant 888.com have dismissed acquisition talks.  Rumors have b

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on Thu, 11/19/2009 - 23:04.

Betting on the World Economy: Bank Warns of Global Collapse

Société Générale is advising its customers how to deal with a possible financial collapse in the global market. 

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on Thu, 11/19/2009 - 22:23.

Ireland Economy Will be Hurt by Thierry Henry Handball

The London Sun on Friday reported on how Arsenal ace Thierry Henry's handball that helped France to advance into the 2010 World Cup against Ireland could harm the later country financially. 

Submitted by Jordan Bach on Wed, 11/18/2009 - 12:15.

Female Viagra

Female Viagra Arouses the Interest of Oddsmakers

With news that the new antidepressant drug flibanserin is being viewed as the "female Viagra", online oddsmakers are taking notice both Stateside and abroad. 

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on Tue, 11/17/2009 - 22:05.

Pollack WSOP Resignation Leaves Many Poker Pros Sad

Jeffrey Pollack's surprise resignation last week as Commissioner of the World Series of Poker has left many in the poker community scratching their heads.

Submitted by Guest on Tue, 11/17/2009 - 21:28.

Threat Seen to Nevada’s Sports Betting Monopoly

By Richard N. Velotta and Brian Wargo, Las Vegas Sun

Submitted by Guest on Tue, 11/17/2009 - 17:59.

UB.com

Introducing UB.com: The New Name in Online Poker

Tagged by players as "UB" for much of its decade online, UltimateBet has embraced the Poker Room's nickname, and

Submitted by Ace King on Mon, 11/16/2009 - 23:24.

Online Poker Traffic has Full Tilt Catching Up

While PokerStars remains light years ahead of its closest competition in the world of online poker, Full Tilt Poker is in a much better position now compared to where PokerStars was when they once

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on Fri, 11/13/2009 - 00:10.

Las Vegas Stripper Mobile Raises Safety Concerns

A Las Vegas Stripper Mobile has commissioners up in arms.

Submitted by C Costigan on Thu, 11/12/2009 - 22:07.

Merge Poker Players Now Getting Paid Through PIC Club

Good news for those online poker players caught in the middle of a high profile payment feud between the Merge Online Poker network and PIC Club Poker, a payment platform.  These players are final

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on Thu, 11/12/2009 - 12:15.

Pacquiao/Cotto Fight Could Help Vegas Economy

It's the fight everybody has been waiting for:  Pacquiao/Cotto will pack them in.

Submitted by C Costigan on Wed, 11/11/2009 - 22:09.

Mahjong Time Online Casino

MahjongTime Online Casino Affiliate Program Closes

Income Access sent out an ominous message to its members on Wednesday, warning them that they have severed ties with the MahjongTime online casino affiliate program.  They cite "payment conce

Submitted by Guest on Wed, 11/11/2009 - 19:53.

Churchill Downs to Buy Youbet.com for $126.4 Mil

(Reuters) - Racetrack operator Churchill Downs Inc (CHDN.O: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) agreed to buy Youbet.com Inc (UBET.O: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) in a deal valued at $12

Submitted by C Costigan on Wed, 11/11/2009 - 12:01.

Aced.com Online Poker

Aced.com Online Poker Room Can’t Pay Players

Online poker players appear to be in the line of fire of a highly publicized payment dispute between money processing platform PIC Club Poker and the Merge Poker Network.

Submitted by Guest on Tue, 11/10/2009 - 10:03.

PartyGaming Gets Ready for Return to US

ONLINE gaming group PartyGaming said yesterday it had completed the acquisition of the World Poker Tour brand, positioning itself for a return to the US market when legislation allows it.

Submitted by Guest on Sun, 11/08/2009 - 21:26.

Bookie Pounded by Punters

Punters got the better of bookmaker Stan James last year with the chain showing a £285,800 loss against a profit of £2.8m in the previous year.

Submitted by C Costigan on Sun, 11/08/2009 - 20:30.

PIC Club CEO Chuck Kidd Letter to Poker Players

In case you haven't been following the drama on Gambling911.com for the past week, online poker payment platform PIC Club Poker has been involved in a heated exchange with Merge Poker network over

Submitted by Guest on Fri, 11/06/2009 - 12:11.

online poker

Online Poker Regulation Could Mean $41 Bil. For US

As the clock continues to tick, inching closer and closer to the official December 1st compliance deadline for the Unlawful In

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on Thu, 11/05/2009 - 12:11.

Liverpool

Liverpool Boots Ladbrokes With Online Sportsbook 188Bet

Asian online sportsbook operator 188Bet has replaced the United Kingdom's largest bookmaker as sponsor for Liverpool FC according to reports.

Submitted by C Costigan on Thu, 11/05/2009 - 11:45.

Online Sportsbooks: Yankees Win No Real Loss for Bookies

Sure it stung a little, by default the betting public will wager on the New York Yankees winning a World Series from the start of the regular season straight on through.  But in this series, the P

Submitted by C Costigan on Wed, 11/04/2009 - 11:12.

Merge Poker Claims Contract With PIC Club Severed

Merge Poker is claiming they are no longer obligated to pay funds to PIC Club after severing their contract agreement.  PIC Club is a payment platform that has stated Merge owes over $100,000 in f

Submitted by C Costigan on Tue, 11/03/2009 - 17:53.

Merge Poker Network Stiffing Vendors

The struggling Merge Poker Network reportedly owes $160,000 to a poker payment platform, PIC Club, Gambling911.com can reveal today.  PIC Club has been trying to get its money since July and final

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