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Costa Rica President has Swine Flu
Costa Rica is home to the largest concentration of online gambling sites in the world. The Central American nation's President has now been confirmed with Swine Flu.
Trump Casinos Post $443 Million Loss
Donald Wittkowski, Press of Atlantic City
ATLANTIC CITY - Trump Entertainment Resorts Inc., currently in the midst of an ownership fight between Donald Trump and corporate bondholders, fell to a huge loss in the second quarter, reflecting the lower value of two of its three casinos.
The company reported a net loss of $443.1 million, or $13.97 per share, compared to a net loss of $29.8 million, or 94 cents per share, in the same quarter last year.
Hard Rock Hotel, Atlantic City Casinos Continue to Hurt
The recession is still taking its toll on the casino industry. Atlantic City in particular is getting decimated.
Unibet Reports Strong Growth in Live Betting
Unibet, the Swedish online gambling firm, has reported its earnings for the second quarter of 2009.
What Does Illness of Stanley Ho Mean to Macau?
HONG KONG, Aug 6 (Reuters) - Veteran 87-year-old Macau gaming tycoon Stanley Ho is in intensive care after undergoing brain surgery to remove a blood clot, raising questions over the succession of
NCAA Should Work With Nevada, Not Boycott It
Reno Gazette Journal (Editorial)
Judge Sets Date for Delaware Betting Trial
By Chad Millman
ESPN The Magazine
Michael Phelps Invited to Attend Asian Poker Tour
The countdown is on to the The Asian Poker Tour Macau Festival which will run from August 12-23, 2009 at the
Legalized Sports Betting is Inevitable
By Art Spander, Real Clear Sports
Sexy Poker Could Help Fuel Online Poker Craze Again
Sexy Poker is the controversial new game platform release from Nintendo and it could help create a whole new player base for the online poker sector, which has hit a few snags of late.
"I mean seriously, why play the Nintendo game when you can play for real cash with real sexy celebrities the likes of Nicky Hilton and Doyle Brunson at the world famous Doylesroom.com?" asks Gambling911.com Senior Editor, Payton O'Brien.
Stanley Ho Recovering After Surgery
Macau gambling magnate, Stanley Ho, is recovering after undergoing surgery for an unspecified condition.
News of the 87-year old's hospitalization emerged early Tuesday in Asia.
Casino Mogul Stanley Ho Hospitalized
(Associated Press) - Casino mogul Stanley Ho, the father of Macau's fabled gambling industry, has been hospitalized in Hong Kong, local newspapers reported Tuesday.
The reports said the 87-year-old billionaire had been admitted to Hong Kong Adventist Hospital, but it was not immediately known what he was being treated for. Pictures from Hong Kong's Apple ( AAPL - news - people ) Daily newspaper showed a stream of Ho's family members, including daughter Pansy and son Lawrence, visiting the hospital Monday. None of them commented on Ho's health.
States Want Legalized Gambling, Sports Betting Now
With the recession and individual states hurting for ways to make money, over the next several months right into 2010 we will be reading a lot here at Gambling911.com about states wanting to get in
Prospect of Gambling Coming to A.C. Impacts Staten Island
According to a report filed by Staten Island Live, D.A. Daniel Donovan (above)is not thrilled with the prospect of legal sports betting coming to Atlantic City Casinos.
Massachusetts Governor Candidate Wants Sports Betting
The Boston Herald this past weekend reported that yet another state might consider legalizing sports betting, following in the steps of Delaware and New Jersey. But first a new Governor would hav
Gambling Companies Could Leave Costa Rica if Taxed
Following news over the past two weeks that the Government of Costa Rica is considering taxing online gambling firms operating in that country, operators have told Gambling911.com they would leave
William Hill Profits Likely Down Over Last Year
William Hill, the United Kingdom's second largest bookmaker, is expected to announce interim results on Tuesday.
Analysts believe that profits at both William Hill and rival Ladbrokes (scheduled to announce results itself on Thursday) will be down over last year. This is due to bad weather causing a number of race meeting cancellations during the month of March. Likewise there were few surprises with May's football results.
Analysts' concensus sees pre-tax profits of £133m for William Hill.
William Hill to Gamble on Bigger Gibraltar Future
Rumours are circling in the UK that one of the nation's largest bookmakers is set to move some of its crucial operations to Gibraltar.
Proposed Tax on Gambling Could Alter Online
By Adam Williams
As late Monday night turned into early Tuesday morning only a handful of gamblers occupied two of the six poker tables in the Horseshoe Casino on Avenida 1 in downtown San José. At the more populated of the two tables, the minimum bet to play a hand of blackjack was ¢2,000, or about $3.30.
MGM Refocuses on Macau
(Bloomberg) -- MGM Mirage, with the smallest casino market share in Macau, said it's overhauling operations and marketing at its venture in the city to boost the company's revenue
Delaware Hires Law Firm for Sports Betting Plans
By CRIS BARRISH
The News Journal
Italian Poker Gaming Regulations In Effect
Online gaming laws are in a constant state of confusion these days. In the United States, the debate has been raging on for years ever since the creating of the
Judge to Hold Private Conference on Sports Betting Suit
By CRIS BARRISH, The News Journal
NCAA Hypocritical’ on Gambling When It Comes to Delaware
85 Year Old Chicago Mobster Still a Threat Say Prosecutors
CHICAGO (AP) - Even at age 85, reputed mobster Sam Volpendesto clearly has a soft spot for the days when Al Capone was boss in Chicago's mob scene.
Prosecutors released recordings Monday made by a confidential informant in May 2005. They seem to show Volpendesto nostalgic as he talks about "very dangerous" old timers and watching another mobster run a human body through a grinder.
Volpendesto is among seven men charged in a sweeping federal indictment for various crimes.
Sports Betting Facing Obstacles in New Jersey, Delaware
The major sports leagues have made it abundantly clear. They do not want legalized sports betting in either Delaware or New Jersey. Both states claim sports betting will help to boost their res
Gambling Ban Will Hurt Emerging Russian Poker Scene
In recent years, Russians have made an impact on the world of poker. In particular there is Ivan Demidov, who made the final table of both the World Series of Poker and its European cousin the sa
Macau Gets New Leader for Gambling City
MACAU -- (Associated Press) - With no competition, Macau's new leader was appointed Sunday while the world's gambling capital and Chinese enclave struggles with an industry slump brought on by th
