Gambling

Iowa Cans Internet Poker Plans for Now

Iowa has become the latest state to back away from legalizing Internet poker this week.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/14/2011

Washington, DC Online Poker Would be Set up in Hot Spots

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Apr/13/2011

No Internet Poker in Florida

There will not be any legalized online poker in Florida any time soon. 

Submitted by Guest on, Apr/13/2011

Online Sports Bettors Freaked Out Over Pinnacle Sports Going Down

The popular online sports betting website, PinnacleSports.com, has been out of commission over the last 12 hours, but have no fear.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/13/2011

State of Nevada Approved Amended Online Gambling Bill: Must Get Justice Dept Approval

A Nevada legislative panel approved amendments to a bill that would make Nevada the first state in the US to legalize online poker.

The amended version of AB258 directs the Nevada Gaming Commission to begin drafting rules to regulate online poker.  It stipulates that Nevada would not begin offering online poker until permitted by the US Congress and Justice Department.  The measure is being pushed by PokerStars, the largest Internet poker room in the world. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/13/2011

Bill Maher on Internet Gambling Zealot Jon Kyl: “In a World of Political Liars, Kyl Takes the Crown”

Appearing on Tuesday night’s Rachel Maddow Show on MSNBC, comedian Bill Maher blasted online gambling’s biggest opponent, the outgoing Republican Senator from Arizona, Jon Kyl.

Discussing Planned Parenthood, Maddow mentioned how Kyl claimed “90 percent of what that organization engages in is abortions”.  She clarified by pointing out that only 3 percent of what Planned Parenthood does relates to abortions.

Kyl’s office also later attempted to clarify what the Senator said by suggesting Kyl did not intend his statement to be taken as factual.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/12/2011

Online Gambling Becomes Legalized in United States Thanks to Washington DC

Washington, D.C., with its under 1 million population, has become the first jurisdiction in the United States to legalize online gambling.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/12/2011

Gambling Stash Found in South Korea Garlic Field

(BBC) - South Korean police have dug up a stash of 11bn won ($10m, £6.2m), most of it buried in a garlic field, reports say.

Submitted by Guest on, Apr/12/2011

Un-Australian Gambling Reforms

Submitted by Greg Tingle on, Apr/12/2011

Legalization of Online Gambling “Increasingly Likely” Says Ratings Agency

Fitch Ratings on Monday released its report labeling the likelihood of online gambling becoming legalized in the US as “increasingly likely”. 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Apr/11/2011

Australian Pokies: Lovers VS Haters

Submitted by Greg Tingle on, Apr/09/2011

World Exclusive: Shrink “Double Suicide” Mansion Sold to Defense Contractor

A man who services battleships has bought a battleship-sized home!

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Apr/07/2011

Gambling Crime: Mafia Gambling Ring Busted, Poker Playing Scammer Sentenced

A Mafia-linked gambling ring with ties to the offshore gambling sector has been busted up by authorities in Queens, New York.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Apr/06/2011

Somach: The Shrink was Like an Annoying, Buzzing Mosquito

Where were you the day "The Shrink" died?

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Apr/06/2011

Nevada Bill Would Expand Gambling to Hotel Rooms

(Associated Press) - Gamblers could take the games back to their hotel rooms if a new bill passes.

Submitted by Guest on, Apr/06/2011

Tingle: Jupiters Casino and Hotel World’s Most Dangerous

Submitted by Greg Tingle on, Apr/05/2011

Australian Gambling's Dark Side: Drugs, Child Neglect

Queensland: Casino Child Laws Under Microscope...

Submitted by Greg Tingle on, Apr/03/2011

Deckmedia, SlotoCash Online Casino Affiliates Screwed

Deckmedia and its online casino brand, SlotoCash, has decided it can no longer pay out its affiliate partners. 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Apr/03/2011

Gambling Senator Says “No” to Gambling Expansion

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Apr/02/2011

Aussie Gambling Firms Push Via Sports Broadcasts

Submitted by Greg Tingle on, Apr/02/2011

betED launches InPlay Live Betting platform

Submitted by Payton on, Mar/30/2011

Online Gambling News: Web Gambling Odds in Iowa Long but not out

Backers of a measure to legalize Internet gambling in the state of Iowa haven’t quite given up hope after the proposal failed to move through the legislature several days ago.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mar/30/2011

In Australia Do Gambling And Politics Mix? Volatile Cocktail

Submitted by Greg Tingle on, Mar/29/2011

Brendan Fevola Can’t Kick His Gambling Addiction

Submitted by Greg Tingle on, Mar/28/2011

Breaking News

60 Minutes Dives Into MGM, Caesars Ransom Attack of Last Year

A surprisingly young cohort of hackers paralyzed some of Las Vegas’ biggest hotels and casinos last fall, demanding an exorbitant ransom. The FBI and cybersecurity researchers call them “Scattered Spider." Bill Whitaker reported on the story for 60 Minutes Sunday.