Gambling

Bookmaker.com Vows to Stay in US Market

Submitted by C Costigan on, May/23/2011

More Headaches for PokerStars as Company Faces Australia Action

PokerStars, the world’s largest online poker room, could be fined in Australia. 

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, May/23/2011

More Online Gambling Indictments Inevitable

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, May/22/2011

Lottery Millionaire Kills Landlord Over Eviction

A Michigan lottery millionaire killed his daughter's landlord over her eviction, Detroit police say. 

Submitted by Guest on, May/20/2011

Sky City Group Plans To Build Casino In Darwin; Aussie Casino Wars May Escalate

Sky City Casino has released previously top secret plans for a 50 million dollar resort - casino featuring villas which could cost as much as two thousand dollars a night.

The flashy integrated resort is to be built next to the current land based casino site, at Little Mindil, with the company also looking at the operation of a corporate jet to shuttle VIP whales between Asian cities and Darwin.

The Chief Minister Paul Henderson says it's fantastic news for the Territory.

Submitted by Greg Tingle on, May/20/2011

Nevada Online Poker Bill Unanimously Approved

Submitted by C Costigan on, May/20/2011

Fallout From Costa Rica Raids Continues

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, May/19/2011

Casinos Reopening in Tunica Following Record Floods

The Gold Strike Casino was among three properties that began opening for business this week following two weeks of record flooding from a swollen Mississippi River

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, May/19/2011

Gold Strike Casino Reopens in Tunica

Submitted by Guest on, May/18/2011

Howard Lederer Vegas Home Worth $2.9 Million

The mansion purchased by Full Tilt Poker bigwig pro rep Howard Lederer is a rare commodity in Las Vegas these days.  It actually went up in value since being purchased last year. 

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, May/17/2011

Gambling911.com Removes Absolute Poker, UB.com Ad Banners

Submitted by Jenny Woo on, May/17/2011

Bellagio Bandit May Have Robbed Suncoast Casino

The so-called Bellagio Bandit, Anthony Carleo, may be facing charges in connection with a robbery at the Suncoast Casino in Las Vegas. 

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, May/16/2011

Galaxy Casino Opens in Macau: Price Tag $2 Billion

With a price tag of just $2 billion (that’s with a “b”), the extravagant Galaxy Casino opened in Macau, the world’s largest gambling Mecca.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, May/15/2011

Facebook Casino Firm DoubleDown Interactive Reaches 1.2M

Submitted by Ace King on, May/15/2011

Strong Earthquakes Hits Online Gambling Hub of Costa Rica: Some Damage Reported

(Associated Press) SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) —A magnitude-6 earthquake shook the capital city of Costa Rica on Friday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The quake was felt strongly in San Jose but there were no immediate reports damage or injuries, said Juan de Dios Castillo, spokesman for Seismological and Volcanic Institute. He said there were reports of fallen objects but none of major damages to buildings.

Submitted by Guest on, May/13/2011

Case Against Online Poker Sites Weak Says I. Nelson Rose

Noted gambling industry attorney I. Nelson Rose breaks down the case against three online poker rooms indicted on April 15:  PokerStars, Full Tilt Poker and UB.com. 

Nelson made his assertions last week on Casino City.com.  It’s a most interesting read. 

Gambling911.com will break down Rose’s points in an easy-to-read format.

Submitted by C Costigan on, May/12/2011

Lawsuit: Chuck E. Cheese “Operating Illegal Gambling Business”

The Chuck E. Cheese restaurant franchise is being sued for operating what one parent calls “illegal gambling businesses”. 

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, May/12/2011

64,000 Gambling Addicts in Austria

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, May/11/2011

Former Mets Clubhouse Manager to be Arrested

Submitted by C Costigan on, May/11/2011

Tunica Casinos May Not Open In Time For Memorial Day Weekend

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, May/10/2011

Is QuiBids.com Legalized Online Gambling?

Submitted by Payton on, May/08/2011

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