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William Hill Prepares for Tax Fight, Move Off Shore
William Hill is understood to be ready to move its online sports and phone betting operations offshore within the next few weeks.
Submitted by Guest on Thu, 07/23/2009 - 19:36
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Poker Players Alliance Claims Success in D.C.
The Poker Players Alliance (PPA), the leading poker grassroots advocacy group with more than one million members nationwide, today reported on the success of National Poker Week activities this week in Washington, D.C.
Submitted by Guest on Thu, 07/23/2009 - 16:17
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Bill Would Tax Costa Rica Based Online Gambling Sites
Every few years the Costa Rican government comes up with a novel plan to either tax or license online gambling firms operating in that Central American nation. Each time, the attempt has failed. In two weeks Costa Rica will try once more.
Submitted by C Costigan on Thu, 07/23/2009 - 10:26
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Rating the 2009 World Series of Poker November Nine
Gambling911.com’s Jenny Woo is lining up the 2009 World Series of Poker November Nine for interviews faster than you can yell “Bad Beat!”.
Submitted by C Costigan on Wed, 07/22/2009 - 23:54
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Online Poker Seizure Warrants Could be Unsealed Monday
July 27 is the date a Judge is slated to hear arguments pertaining to Costigan Media's Motion to Intervene. The parent company of Gambling911.com is asking to have seizure warrants unsealed relating to frozen online poker funds totaling up to $40 million.
Submitted by C Costigan on Wed, 07/22/2009 - 23:24
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How Successful Was Poker Players Alliance DC Meetup?
The Poker Players Alliance organized a "meet up" in Washington, D.C. as part of its "National Poker Week". The group said it set up nearly 100 meetings with members of Congress and their aides, and planed to present a petition to President Barack Obama
Submitted by C Costigan on Wed, 07/22/2009 - 23:05
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R.I.P. Zookz.com: We Hardly Knew Ya
So much for the controversy involving pirated music download company, Zookz.com, claiming it can operate freely from the Caribbean nation of Antigua without reprecussions. They suspended operations this week after being disavowed by the Antiguan Government.
Submitted by C Costigan on Wed, 07/22/2009 - 09:50
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Poker Players Hope for Hot Hand in Lobbying Week
The Poker Players Alliance hopes a hot hand in the nation's capital this week will help its efforts to legalize online poker.
Submitted by Guest on Wed, 07/22/2009 - 00:11
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Amazing Race to Feature Maria Ho, Tiffany Michelle
Bluff Magazine is reporting that poker players Tiffany Michelle and Maria Ho will be appearing on the next installment of The Amazing Race, which airs on CBS beginning September 27.
Submitted by Ace King on Tue, 07/21/2009 - 23:49
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Annie Duke: Steve Wynn The Only Casino Owner Against Online Poker
One man who apparently is NOT a friend to the online poker industry is none other than Vegas casino maven, Steve Wynn.
Submitted by Ace King on Tue, 07/21/2009 - 23:31
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Internet Gambling Makes Push in Asia Pacific Region
The past month has seen a surge of both established and not so established Internet Gambling and other gaming companies make a push into the Asia Pacific region.
Submitted by Guest on Tue, 07/21/2009 - 23:12
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Senators raise alarms on Delaware sports betting
A pair of veteran Republican senators urged Attorney General Eric Holder to look into the legality of a new Delaware law allowing sports betting and to defend a federal anti-sports betting law that New Jersey politicians are challenging.
Submitted by Guest on Tue, 07/21/2009 - 22:57
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Doyles Room Signs on New Talent
A few months ago, I had dinner with some prospective investors in High Stakes Entertainment. They were also poker players and wanted to go to the high-stakes poker room at the Bellagio to play poker.
Submitted by Doyle Brunson on Tue, 07/21/2009 - 22:19
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DOJ Says New Jersey Governor Has No Standing
The Department of Justice is opposing New Jersey Gov. Corzine joining the PASPA challenge as a plaintiff, saying he lacks the standing or interest to intervene.
Submitted by C Costigan on Tue, 07/21/2009 - 15:55
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Online Poker: US Government Responds to Motion to Unseal
The US Government late Monday night filed a response to Costigan Media's Motion to Unseal seizure warrants and other court documents in relation to frozen online poker funds totaling up to $40 million. Costigan Media is the parent company of Gambling911.com.
Submitted by C Costigan on Tue, 07/21/2009 - 11:26
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Playtech Warning Hits William Hill
Gaming stocks are taking a pasting after a gloomy update from Playtech, which supplies software to the gambling industry.
Submitted by Guest on Tue, 07/21/2009 - 10:17
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71 Year Old PPA Chief Still Having Great Sex
During an interview on the Howard Stern Show Monday morning, Poker Players Alliance Chief Alfonse D'Amato admitted he is still having sex with his six month pregnant wife. D'Amato will be 89 when this child graduates High School.
Submitted by Guest on Tue, 07/21/2009 - 04:44
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Tom Durrrr Dwan Issues a New Challenge
Well, the man definitely doesn’t lack confidence nor a sense of adventure. Nearly 8 months ago, Tom “Durrrr” Dwan issued what is famously known as the million dollar challenge in which he issued an open challenge to anyone who would play him heads up on 4 tables at a time for a total of 50,000 hands.
Submitted by Guest on Mon, 07/20/2009 - 23:55
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US States Push More Gambling to Replaced Declining Taxes
Three U.S. states are pushing plans for video poker and slot machines as their legislators hope gambling income will compensate for declines in taxes.
Submitted by Guest on Mon, 07/20/2009 - 23:52
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Joe Sebok to Sign Up With Major Online Poker Site
Fresh off the heels of his impressive showing at the World Series of Poker Main Event, Joe Sebok, son of poker great Barry Greenstein is rumored to be close to signing a deal with a major online poker site.
Submitted by Guest on Mon, 07/20/2009 - 23:49
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Brandon Cantu Interview With Jenny Woo
In continuation to my run of interviews with some talented poker players - Jenny was able to sit down with Brandon Cantu who has just recently joined the UltimateBet.com team and has added another WSOP bracelet this year to his resume.
Submitted by Jenny Woo on Mon, 07/20/2009 - 23:39
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Online Poker: Bodog Fights Off Betfair
With Betfair’s cherished sponsorship of the World Series of Poker Europe heading into its third year, the otherwise powerhouse company has had a tough time translating this affiliation into a successful “real cash” online poker room.
Submitted by C Costigan on Mon, 07/20/2009 - 17:54
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Phil Ivey Poison to Bookmakers
Internet sportsbooks that offered betting odds on the 2009 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event are quaking in their boots.
Submitted by Thomas Somach on Mon, 07/20/2009 - 16:48
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PartyGaming Buys Rival
PARTYGAMING yesterday confirmed that it has clinched a £100m deal for the owner of bingo website foxybingo.com, Cashcade.
Submitted by Guest on Mon, 07/20/2009 - 11:43
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Carrie Stroup Puritanical Nudity Bull Crap: Full Tilt BS and Obama
Gambling911.com readers have spoken and they express outrage over - of all things - President Obama assassination odds, which while no longer offered by Ireland's Paddy Power, continue to generate heated debate, much of which has delve into the subject of racism.
Submitted by Payton on Mon, 07/20/2009 - 10:30
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