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Submitted by Alistair Prescott on Thu, 11/19/2009 - 22:23.

Ireland Economy Will be Hurt by Thierry Henry Handball

The London Sun on Friday reported on how Arsenal ace Thierry Henry's handball that helped France to advance into the 2010 World Cup against Ireland could harm the later country financially. 

Submitted by Guest on Thu, 11/19/2009 - 21:14.

Mafia Tomato Gets Squished

By MURRAY WEISS and CHUCK BENNETT, NY Post

Submitted by Guest on Wed, 11/18/2009 - 11:46.

Sports Betting: More Alleged Mobsters in New York Busted

Around two dozen alleged mobsters were busted Wednesday morning during a massive probe into a multi-million dollar sports betting and loansharking operation in the New York City area.

Submitted by Guest on Wed, 11/18/2009 - 11:36.

Online Gambling List at Center of Fed Ex Driver Attack

The driver of a Fed Ex truck in North Quincy, Massachusetts was brutally attacked while carrying

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on Tue, 11/17/2009 - 20:31.

Internet Gambling: Man Jailed for Refusing to Testify

One more Kansas City man was jailed for refusing to testify in an Internet gambling investigation. 

Submitted by Guest on Mon, 11/16/2009 - 11:37.

Sands Looks to Restart Macau Casino

By JEREMIAH MARQUEZ (AP)

Submitted by Guest on Mon, 11/16/2009 - 10:47.

Israel Police Bust Internet Gambling Operation

Israel Police and the Tax Authority officials broke up a massive online gambling ring on Monday.s

Submitted by Guest on Wed, 11/11/2009 - 19:53.

Churchill Downs to Buy Youbet.com for $126.4 Mil

(Reuters) - Racetrack operator Churchill Downs Inc (CHDN.O: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) agreed to buy Youbet.com Inc (UBET.O: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) in a deal valued at $12

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on Wed, 11/11/2009 - 11:30.

Poland Laws Will Affect Online Gambling

Poland appears to be the next in a long list of countries looking tighten the noose on its fledgling gambling industry.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on Tue, 11/10/2009 - 10:32.

£45.5m EuroMillions Winner is Cancer Survivor

Les Scadding has been out of work since last Christmas and was £68 overdrawn on his bank account.  He is also a survivor of testicular cancer.  Now he's £45.5m richer having won the EuroMillion

Submitted by Jordan Bach on Mon, 11/09/2009 - 20:02.

X Factor Odds and Rigging Accusations

X Factor odds have been updated after this weekend's controversial outcome.

Submitted by Guest on Sun, 11/08/2009 - 21:26.

Bookie Pounded by Punters

Punters got the better of bookmaker Stan James last year with the chain showing a £285,800 loss against a profit of £2.8m in the previous year.

Submitted by C Costigan on Fri, 11/06/2009 - 12:55.

Corzine Will Continue to Fight NJ Sports Betting Ban

Undaunted by his electoral defeat, Gov. Jon S. Corzine will proceed with his plan to join a legal battle to bring sports betting to New Jersey, according to his office.

Submitted by Guest on Thu, 11/05/2009 - 23:01.

Gov.: Ky. Needs to Act on Casinos After Ohio Vote

FRANKFORT, Ky. -Associated Press --- Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear said it's time for the state to act on approving expanded gambling now that Ohio voters approved casinos in four cities.

Submitted by Guest on Thu, 11/05/2009 - 11:28.

Stanley Leisure’s Lord Steinberg Passes Away

Electronic Game Card, Inc.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on Tue, 11/03/2009 - 23:03.

Chris Christie Win in New Jersey Won’t Hurt Sports Betting Suit

Following a decision by a New Jersey court on Monday, Governor Jon Corzine was granted permission to join a much ballyhooed law suit to legalize online sports betting in that state.  The only prob

Submitted by C Costigan on Mon, 11/02/2009 - 14:46.

Jon Corzine New Jersey Sports Betting

Jon Corzine Can Now Join in NJ Sports Betting Suit

In breaking news, a New Jersey court on Monday ruled that Jon Corzine can now participate in a suit to legalize sports betting in the state.  Legalized sports betting could bring millions of dolla

Submitted by Guest on Tue, 10/27/2009 - 09:43.

Betfair, William Hill Going to Enter India

By James Thompson

Tuesday, 27 October 2009

www.indepent.co.uk

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on Mon, 10/26/2009 - 22:55.

Malta Online Gambling

Bishops of Online Gambling Centre Malta Warn of Addiction

The island nation of Malta may be home to one of the highest concentrations of online gambling firms, but the Bishops of Malta have voiced their concern over gambling and its impact on society.  <

Submitted by Guest on Thu, 10/15/2009 - 21:28.

Gambling Godmother Captured

SHANGHAI - The Chongqing Mafia cleanup that has been grabbing headlines across China for nearly five months got a whole lot more exciting this week when the only woman alleged to be a gang boss app

Submitted by Guest on Tue, 10/13/2009 - 20:27.

Online Horse Betting Takes Shape In Illinois

CHICAGO - Associated Press - The Illinois Racing Board on Tuesday issued the state's first licenses to companies to take horse racing bets online, a move officials say could bring in more than $1.7

Submitted by Guest on Tue, 10/13/2009 - 09:23.

Macau Eyes Curbs on its Booming Gambling Industry

HONG KONG -(Associated Press) - Macau may curb the growth of its booming casino industry with limits on the number of gambling tables and other restrictions, the government said.

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