Gambling

Donald Trump Says He Supports Legalized Online Gambling

 

Speaking to the New York Post this past week, real estate and casino magnate Donald Trump said that he supported efforts to legalize online gambling.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/02/2010

Online Gambling Bill Disastrous For Families Says Congressman

 

An Idaho Congressman has lashed out at his opponent for supporting an online gambling legalization initiative.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/01/2010

Another Ugly Chapter in Disgraced NBA Ref's Tale

 

Lorri Helfand, Times Staff Writer

LARGO — Former NBA referee Tim Donaghy hoped his book, showing how he became the "central figure in a Mafia-controlled gambling ring," would earn enough to pay off a $200,000 debt. He also hoped it would provide some financial security for himself and four daughters.

To date, he hasn't gotten a dime.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/01/2010

European Online Gambling Firms Want Into U.S. Market: Hopes Are High

 

Nearly all European online gambling firms, including the poker sites, have shied away from the U.S. market for the past 3 years following passage of the Unlawful Internet Gaming Enforcement Act (UIGEA) back in October 2006.  The first step towards appealing that law took place Wednesday with a markup in a House subcommittee.  Now it’s off to the House and Senate where further amendments are likely.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/30/2010

Gambling News for Australia, Asia Pacific (July 30, 2010)

 

Readers er punters, another huge news week for gambling in the Australian - Asia Pacific including New Zealand region. Aussie's and Kiwi's rejoice at the PartyGaming - bwin deal, Australia's most dangerous casino named, Kiwi in Hong Kong poker sting, Star City Casino gunman awaiting sentencing, under age gambling probe on cards and more. heat. Media Man and Gambling911 play Pink Panther and Cluedo with this exciting and newsy Asia Pacific news round up...

Jupiters Hotel and Casino Gold Coast: Australia's Most Dangerous? World Dangerous List...

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/30/2010

Australia’s Most Dangerous Casino: The Conrad Hotel and Casino

 

Australian land based casino and pubs, clubs and hotels have a bit of a reputation as not exactly totally safe places to hang out. Some of the dangers of land based casinos in Australia were touched on in the Productivity Report into gaming, but new findings further back this up with the Gold's Coast's Jupiters getting the most heat.  Media Man and Gambling911 bring in the bodyguards with bullet proof vests, baton sticks and plastic handcuffs at the ready with this special report...

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/30/2010

HR 2267 Might Have Tough Time in House: Pelosi No Fan

An important milestone was met Wednesday when HR 2267, legislation that looks to fully legalize online poker in the U.S., passed by markup in the House Subcommittee. 

Specifically, HR 2267 amends title 31, United States Code, to provide for the licensing of Internet gambling activities by the Secretary of the Treasury, to provide for consumer protections on the Internet, to enforce the tax code, and for other purposes.

Next stop:  The House, where HR 2267 author Barney Frank has some degree of sway.  But there is one slight obstacle.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/29/2010

WSEX Payouts Still Dwindling In This Week

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/28/2010

Online Gambling Bill HR 2267 Passes With Amendments

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/28/2010

Australian, New Zealand Gambling News (July 28, 2010)

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/28/2010

Cyprus Government Moves to End Online Gambling

By George Psyllides, Cyprus Mail

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/28/2010

Pennsylvania Gambling Beats Out Las Vegas, Atlantic City

 

No wonder Atlantic City is suffering, Pennsylvania is making quite an impact on the gambling scene, at least if collected taxes act as an indicator.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/26/2010

Abandoned Betting Accounts Could Go To Sports Clubs

 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/26/2010

New York Times: States Addicted to Gambling

 

The New York Times featuring a report Monday regarding individual states desire to boost their economies through gambling, New Jersey included. 

New Jersey governor Chris Christie last week announced a decision for the state to take over struggling gambling destination Atlantic City.  Casino revenue there is down almost 30 percent from the same period in 2006. Of course, Atlantic City was hit with a double whammy of sorts.  Not only has the town suffered from a downturn in the economy but neighboring states have recently provided stiffer competition.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/25/2010

Australian Gambling News July 25, 2010

 

Readers er punters, the Australian connection between casinos, gaming and politics had never been so hot. Aussie politicians and campaigners continue to battle for your mind (and vote), headlines and the whole box and dice. Media Man and Gambling911 deliver the uncensored news (full strength caffeine in Google speak) you need to know, not always what you want to hear. Here's your weekend fix my friends...

James Packer Family Spotted In Barcelona...

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/25/2010

Australian Gambling and Sports Betting News (July 24, 2010)

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/23/2010

Pennsylvania Gets Casino Games: Atlantic City's Death Knell?

Legal poker was played for the first time in the State of Pennsylvania this week as table games came to the state's casinos.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/23/2010

Gambling Industry Welcomes Atlantic City Plan But Others Skeptical

 

Donald Wittkowski, Press of Atlantic City

ATLANTIC CITY - Gov. Chris Christie's plan for state oversight of the casino district should boost the gaming industry, but it could take much longer to reverse Atlantic City's national reputation as a dirty and crime-plagued gambling haven, observers say.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/22/2010

Federal Agents Order Shutdown of Blogs

Some 73,000 blogs were shut down this past week, reportedly based on an order by US federal agents.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/22/2010

Sports Betting Scam Bilked Investors Out of $1 Million

 

The U.S. Attorney's Office in Nevada has charged Yul Na with 30 counts of wire fraud, 29 counts of money laundering and criminal forfeiture related to a sports betting scam that bilked investors out of nearly $1 million.  Na has been charged with money laundering and fraud charges and will have to pay a $250,000 fine on each count as well as the forfeiture of money or property up to $962,350.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/21/2010

NJ Senators Discuss Gambling, Hanson Commission Report

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/21/2010

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