Gambling
2009 Preakness Stakes Betting, Traffic Up
Despite lower attendance at Pimlico Race Course, betting on the 2009 Preakness Stakes was way up.
More than $59 million was bet, compared with $45 million last year, John B. Franzone, head of the Maryland Racing Commission, stated. Attendance was cut by 30 percent compared to last year, down to 77,850. Much of this was attributed to a ban on spectators bringing their own beverages.
State racing officials deemed the race a financial success for the state.
Full Tilt Pro Andrew Feldman Sharing his Account
Is there a baseline for what constitutes unethical behavior on online poker sites?
New Jersey vs. Delaware in Race for Sports Betting
Neighboring states New Jersey and Delaware are racing to legalize sports betting with New Jersey focusing more on the Web element, enhanced through its teaming up with the powerful trade organizati
Ladbrokes: Online Poker in Australia Very Bad
According to the Interactive Gambling Act, online poker sites geared towards Australian ci
Bingo Australia May Confiscate Your Winnings
Play with Bingo Australia and you might not get paid, at least that's the warning being issued by some online casino players.
Paddy Power Moves Into Australian Market
Paddy Power has begun its expansion into the Australian gaming market with its acquisition of a major stake in one of Australia's largest corporate bookmakers.
The company invested €27.2 million in a 51 per cent stake in Sportsbet as part of development strategy to expand into international markets. The acquisition, if approved by regulatory authorities, will be completed at the beginning of July.
Crown Casino Expansion Will Be Massive
Thanks to the Victorian Government allowing Crown Casino to grow in exchange for an estimated $60 million in extra tax revenue over four years came on the day of the Federal Budget
Facebook, Twitter Users Get Crack at 20K Mount Everest Bet
Facebook and Twitter users have something else to celebrate and it all revolves around the first bet ever to be placed on top of the world.
Delaware and Sports Betting Featured on ESPN
New Delaware Governor, Jack Markell, is making huge national waves in its attempt to legalize sports betting in the state. ESPN interviewed Markell about the hot button issue.
NFL Says Sports Betting is a Game of Skill
Much as the Poker Players Alliance has argued that poker is a game of skill, now the NFL has suggested that sports betting is as well.
From the News Journal:
Delaware Sports Betting Bill Passes
DOVER, Del. (AP) - The state Senate approved a bill Tuesday that would authorize Delaware to become the only state east of the Mississippi River to offer sports betting, sending it to Gov.
Online Poker Key Issue White House Citizen’s Briefing Book
The Poker Players Alliance (PPA), the leading poker grassroots advocacy group with more than one million members nationwide, today praised the release of the White House Citizen's Briefing Book, a
Delaware Hot Button Issue in Sports Betting
The local Delaware media has been following recent developments in legislative agendas surrounding the legalizing of sports betting.
Online Gambling at a Crossroads in Australia
Australia's wagering industry is at the crossroads, reports the Sydney Morning Herald.
Mafia Princess Victoria Gatti Being Evicted From Mansion?
The New York Daily News declared her "Evict-Oria", reporting that Mafia princess, Victoria Gotti's palatial Long Island estate is currently under foreclosure.
Tread Cautiously When it Comes to Online Gambling Bill
The UK press is warning publicly traded UK betting firms that the latest bill introduced by Congressman Barney Frank last week is anything but a sure bet.
David Williams: Sex Can Lead to Herpes …And Worse, a Relationship
Jenny Woo here with everyone's Gambling911.com favorite: The Poker Player Twitters. Did they really say that?
Michael Phelps a Sex and Online Poker Addict
Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps should "get another gold medal for love making" says stripper, Theresa White, in her tell all for the London tabloid
Gambling911.com Online Gambling Top 5 Most Wanted – May 11, 2009
Jenny Woo here with a new feature we'll be offering up on Gambling911.com. It's the Top 5 Most Wanted in the world of online gambling.
Barney Frank: No One Will Be Betting On Sports Matchups
At the behest of professional sports leagues, Congressman Barney Frank said his legislation announced last week would exempt online wagering on sports matches, even though they have long been a f
Poker Pro Maria Ho Sober Sats: Drinks LIke a Fish Sun - Fri
Poker pro Maria Ho will cut down on her drinking from 7 days a week to 6. She announced Saturday as a "sobriety day" (one would think Monday is better for that).
Clonie Gowen Lawsuit Against Full Tilt Poker Losing Steam
While the Clonie Gowen lawsuit against Tiltware, parent company of FullTilt, is not yet dismissed, the case appears to be losing steam. Gowen claims she is deserving of a percentage of FullTilt P
Delaware House Approves Revised Gambling Bill
USA Today reports that the Delaware legislature took the first step toward establishing sports gambling in the state, approving a bill early Friday morning that was opposed by every major sports le
Betfair Initiates Legal Action Against Dutch Government
Betfair, one of the world's leading online betting companies, has started legal action against the Dutch government in a court case which could result in a cla
European Union to Probe Dutch Online Gambling Ban
The Netherlands has been fertile ground for hosting a series of affiliate conferences geared towards the online gambling community. But the Dutch Government over the past year has begun cracking
Mine That Bird Payout: 200 Plus Winning Bets for Kentucky Derby
As Gambling911.com previously reported, Sportsinteraction.com had offered 2009 Kentucky Derby winner, Mine That Bird, at significantly higher odds than that of Churchill Dow
Iowa Latest State to Want Sports Betting Legalized
The Des Moines Register reports that one of the most progressive states in the Union, Iowa, may now be looking
Barney Frank Makes the Television Rounds Talking Online Gambling
Barney Frank's proposed legislation to overturn a 2006 ban on Internet gambling was the talk of the airways Wednesday. Frank is in high demand to appear on television news programs as he has thru
Minnesota Web Site “Black List” Challenged in Federal Court
iMEGA today asked the US District Court in Minneapolis to prevent the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) from enforcing an order it issued to 11 Internet service providers (ISPs), to block
ISPs Not Inclined to Comply With Minnesota Online Gambling Order
The Interactive Media Entertainment & Gaming Association (iMEGA.org) has heard back from some of the Internet Service Providers ordered by the state of Minne
