Gambling

Joe Jennings Bookmakers Bans Punter for £1000 Win

A British punter (gambler) is claiming he was tossed from Essex bookmaker Joe Jennings after winning a measly £1000.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Apr/05/2010

World Series of Poker Being Sued by Everest Poker

Everest Poker, an online poker venture, is suing to get out of a $22.5 million sponsorship deal with the World Series of Poker (WSOP). 

A lawsuit was filed in federal court in Las Vegas on Thursday by Ultra Internet Media S.A. against the Harrah's Entertainment Inc. subsidiary that owns the World Series of Poker.  Ultra is saying they are incorporated under the laws of Nevis, West Indies.

Submitted by Ace King on, Apr/05/2010

Online Gambling: Australia and Protectionism

Australia's gambling, gaming and igaming sector shows little sign of slowing down, in fact it looks like full speed ahead with James Packer's Crown Casino continuing to lead the charge.

Submitted by Greg Tingle on, Apr/04/2010

Sports betting as Big Business

By George Anastasia 

Inquirer Staff Writer 

Submitted by Guest on, Apr/04/2010

Easter Sunday: Pope’s Urbi et Orbi Odds Offered

For a number of years now, online gambling establishments have offered odds on the length of the US President's State of the Union address and, in some cases, how many standing ovations he will rec

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Apr/03/2010

Fast Food as Addictive as Cocaine and Gambling

Submitted by Guest on, Apr/02/2010

Australia Lotto Goose Doesn’t Lay Golden Gambling Egg

Red tape can be a pain in the tail for web publishers, casino entrepreneurs and the like, and man down under Greg Tingle at Media Man invest egg ates for Gambling911 ...
Submitted by Greg Tingle on, Apr/02/2010

Casino Rip Fun And Games License Suspended

Ah, the fun and games continue in the igaming, gaming and affiliate sector.

Submitted by Greg Tingle on, Apr/02/2010

Multi-State Raid Leads to Arrest of Alleged Gambling Kingpins

By: Christopher Ruvo, phillyBurbs.com

Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/01/2010

Officials Backhoe Lawn of Gambler Looking for Money

By George Anastasia, Bonnie L. Cook, and Derrick Nunnally

Inquirer Staff Writers

Submitted by Guest on, Apr/01/2010

Frank Sinatra Former Casino Latest Vegas Fatality

The roulette wheel has stopped spinning and there is no more blackjack at Frank Sinatra's former casino.

Submitted by Guest on, Apr/01/2010

William Hill Looks to Boost Market Share: Don’t Hold Your Breath

The UK's second largest bookmaker, William Hill, is looking to increase its marketing share by hiring a new advertising agency, The Bank

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Apr/01/2010

Calvin Ayre Brood: The Lewd and The Reckless

Photos of Bodog.com founder, Calvin Ayre, engaging in oral sex with various women were disseminated across the Net by his own nephew.  The online gambling site founder revealed that a spat with th

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Mar/31/2010

Public Hearing on N.J. Sports Betting Set for Atlantic City

The state Senate Economic Growth Committee will hold a public hearing at the Atlantic City Convention Center on Monday on legislation that calls for legalized sports betting in New Jersey.

Submitted by Guest on, Mar/31/2010

Calvin Ayre: That Schlong is Wrong Says CR Woman

Photos appearing on the World Wide Web purportedly of Bodog.com founder and Forbes 2006 Billionaire cover boy Calvin Ayre have all but been debunked as fakes.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Mar/31/2010

Ladbrokes Online Casino Affiliate Program to Withhold Funds

Casino Affiliate Programs April Fools WTF Awards: Ladbrokes "Income Access"

Submitted by Greg Tingle on, Mar/31/2010

Calvin Ayre BJ Shots Likely Elaborate Hoax

A website featuring purported photos of Bodog founder Calvin Ayre engaged in oral sex are likely photoshoped, at least one of the three that have surfaced. 

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Mar/31/2010

Tiger Woods Scandal: Bookies Capitalize on This Year’s Masters

Online bookmakers plan to offer a wide variety of Tiger Woods Masters betting opportunities, some of which have little to do with golf....thanks to that little scandal.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mar/31/2010

DOJ Begins Civil Forfeiture for Online Poker Funds Seized

The DOJ has started a civil forfeiture action for the funds they seized through Baltimore.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mar/30/2010

Macau Murder for Hire Tie-ing Las Vegas Sands

Reuters was revealed on Wednesday (local time) the ties to casino gambling in Macau and the underworld of organized crime which threatens to place the Las Vegas Sands in jeopardy. 

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Mar/30/2010

BetOnline.com Won’t Pay Out on Future Bets

Panama City-based BetOnline.com is embroiled in a dispute with a player regarding a March Madness future bet.  Few are taking the side of BetOnline.com as the complainant posted his gripe on the S

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mar/30/2010

iMEGA Motion Granted in Online Gambling Domains Case

As first reported by Gambling911.com, the chief judge of the Kentucky Court of Appeals has approved iMEGA's request to have its petition to send iMEGA, et al v.

Submitted by Guest on, Mar/29/2010

Ladbrokes to Hire Top Vet

Ladbrokes, the UK's largest bookmaker, is poised to hire Richard Glynn, chairman of Sporting Index, the spread betting group, as its new chief executive.

Submitted by Guest on, Mar/28/2010

Crown Casino Gets New Gulfstream Jet for VIPs

Think Las Vegas, Atlantic City and Macau get all the casino high rollers and VIP's?

Submitted by Greg Tingle on, Mar/28/2010

Casino Raided by Armed Gang

Just weeks after a high profile poker tournament in Berlin, bandits have raided the Basle's Grand Royal casino.

Submitted by Guest on, Mar/28/2010

Kentucky Will Not Amend Complaint in Online Gambling Case

The Kentucky Supreme Court has confirmed that there will be no amendment in a case involving 141 online gambling domain names.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mar/26/2010

Bookie Wants Maxwell to Perform at Funeral

The last dying wish of a popular online sportsbook President is to have recording artist Maxwell perform the song "

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Mar/25/2010

Justice Officials Decline Comment in KY Online Gambling Case

Kentucky Justice Cabinet officials are staying mum in regard to news first broken by Gambling911.com on Wednesday that

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mar/25/2010

Casino Affiliate Programs: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

The saga that is the online casino affiliate programs sector continues.

Submitted by Greg Tingle on, Mar/25/2010

46 Arrested in Football Match Fixing Scandal

Police in Turkey have arrested 46 individuals alleged to have been involved in an elaborate football match-fixing plot.  Those arrested include players and coaches.  Some 30 matches are believed

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Mar/25/2010

Breaking News

Will China Invade Taiwan in 2024 Betting Odds

The betting market opened the very end of last year but gained additional interest on Thursday after China announced it would begin ‘punishment’ military drills around Taiwan days after island swears in new leader.