Gambling
Feds Hound Bodog: Millions of Dollars Seized
The U.S. government recently seized $24 million from bank accounts linked to Bodog, the giant, illegal-under-U.S.-law Internet gaming operation founded by Canadian tycoon Calvin Ayre.
Federal filings make very clear that a serious criminal investigation of the Bodog enterprise is ongoing. At a minimum, word of the seizures is likely to rattle the confidence of U.S.-based online gamblers that they will receive their winnings, not only from Bodog but from the industry's other remaining participants.
South Africa Approves Online Gambling: Date Not Yet Set for Operators
New Bank for Online Gamblers: Ivobank Backed by Powerful Family
A new online bank catering to online gambling enthusiasts has opened and offers fast and secure online money transfer services.
PayPal Sharing Customer Information With Government
Lots of people use PayPal but the online payment solution seems to care little about customer privacy.
Online Gambling Chatrooms Become Place for Sex, Seductions, Love
Make Online Gambling Legal Researchers Say
When University of Western Ontario professor June Cotte started researching online gambling, she never expected to recommend it be legalized.
Brennan Jr. Says Online Gambling Industry Should be Celebrating COPA Finding
Checks From Online Poker Sites Bouncing: What's Going On?
Gambling911.com has been reporting extensively on bouncing checks from various online poker websites.
Zip Payments Culprit in Online Gambling Checks Bouncing Says Rovell
Gambling911.com Launches New Website
Gambling911.com is proud to announce the launch of our new website.Decision Re: Child Online Protection Act Has Ramifications for Online Gambling
Online Gambling Withdrawals By Check - Get Used to the Delays
Online gambling sites are now issuing the following notices regarding withdrawal of funds via check:
European Union Officials to Meet With US Delegates Over Online Gambling
Professor Accuses Spencer Bachus of Using "Scare Tactics"
Says Spencer Bachus incorrectly cited the university's research on gambling addiction in arguing for the continued prohibition on online gambling.
Several More Months to Resolve Internet Gambling Feud
Antigua's finance minister says it could take several more months to resolve an Internet gambling feud with the U.S.
Padraig Harrington Bookie Killer
Once again, Ireland's Padraig Harrington's second straight British Open win has clobbered national bookies the likes of Paddy Power.
Virgin Stripping: Mobile Company Asks Teen Girls to Take Clothes Off
Virgin Mobile is asking teens to take off their clothes and strip in front of the camera then submit the videos for public airing.
Oh, but it's all in the name of charity.
They asked kids to post videos of themselves stripping to music. In exchange, clothing companies would provide donations of new clothes based on the number of times the videos were viewed. Called "Strip2Clothe," the campaign carries the tagline, "You take off yours, we donate ours."
Internet Gambling Revenue for Job Training and Foster Care Programs
Legislation’s introduction shows continued support for Internet gambling regulation
(Washington, D.C. – July 16, 2008) – Rep. Jim McDermott (D-Wash.) introduced legislation yesterday that directs a potential $40 billion over the next 10 years to be spent on job training for those in the declining sectors of the economy and educational assistance for foster care youth. The legislation, Investing in our Human Resources Act of 2008 (H.R. 6501), would be funded through new revenue generated by regulated Internet gambling activities.
South Africa Preparing to Embrace Internet Gambling
South Africa is about to move full thrust into the billion dollar Internet gambling industry.
Barney Frank Vows to Fight on: Says Internet Gambling Bill Will Move Forward
WASHINGTON - Despite a stunning setback in his effort to roll back a ban on Internet gambling, Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., says the issue is not going away.
