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Submitted by C Costigan on Tue, 08/11/2009 - 20:20.

Swine Flu

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.

Submitted by C Costigan on Mon, 08/03/2009 - 03:56.

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

Submitted by C Costigan on Thu, 07/23/2009 - 09:26.

Bill Would Tax Costa Rica Based Online Gambling Sites

Every few years the Costa Rican government comes up with a novel plan to either tax or license online gambling firms operating in that Central American nation.  Each time, the attempt has failed.

Submitted by C Costigan on Thu, 06/18/2009 - 07:52.

George Clooney

Richardson Wants George Clooney: Not Leonardo DiCaprio

After learning that Leonardo DiCaprio's production company was slated to begin filming on a project that would focus on the world of Internet gambling in Costa Rica, Gambling911.com suggested that

Submitted by C Costigan on Mon, 05/11/2009 - 08:53.

Barney Frank 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

Submitted by Guest on Sat, 05/02/2009 - 22:37.

Popular Bookie Joint Time Out Tavern Catches Fire

With many Costa Rican bookies and employees planning to head to the popular Time Out Tavern Bar for the Manny Pacquiao-Ricky Hatton fight Saturday night, an afternoon fire spoiled plans as the esta

Submitted by Don Shapiro on Sun, 04/05/2009 - 20:15.

Gun Fire at Tom Brady Gisele Bundche Nuptials

Gun Fire at Tom Brady, Gisele Bundchen 2nd Wedding in Costa Rica

Armed security forces in the normally tranquil Central American nation of Costa Rica opened fire on paparazzi Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen's nuptials in Costa Rica Sunday, according to numerous re

Submitted by C Costigan on Wed, 04/01/2009 - 12:16.

JustBet.com Just Down… For Two Weeks

During the height of March Madness 2009, the Costa Rican-based Tradewinds post up arm, JustBet.com, has been down almost the entire time.

Submitted by C Costigan on Tue, 03/10/2009 - 22:44.

Credit Card Fraud an Obvious Problem in Costa Rica

Bookmakers, employees...and yes, tourists....beware.  Credit card fraud is a very serious problem in the world's epicenter of online gambling.

Submitted by Payton on Fri, 03/06/2009 - 12:22.

Costa Rica: Iron Maiden a Hit With Sportsbook Employees

Iron Maiden proved to be a huge hit with what was a near sell out crowd in Costa Rica this past week.  This heavy metal band has a massive world following.  In Costa Rica, which is home to more o

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on Thu, 03/05/2009 - 19:49.

Bodog

Squatters Invade the Bodog Compound in Costa Rica

Once the site of extravagant parties, salacious hooker orgies and a high profile raid, the Bodog Compound is now on the market for around $6 million.  An attached home was included in the asking p

Submitted by C Costigan on Sun, 03/01/2009 - 20:28.

Iron Maiden

Uber Promoter Eddie A. Prepares for Iron Maiden Concert

He's hip, partied with Andy Warhol's Factory friends, and once lived a block down the street from Gambling911.com's Publisher.  Now he is Costa Rica's uber concert promoter welcoming acts the like

Submitted by C Costigan on Fri, 01/09/2009 - 18:42.

Horrified Employees Recall Costa Rica Earthquake

More than 1000 people may be stranded in a popular Costa Rican tourist destination following Thursday's magnitude 6.1 earthquake, according to reports in the Tico Times.  The country's tourism ins

Submitted by C Costigan on Fri, 01/09/2009 - 10:41.

Costa Rica Earthquake

Costa Rica Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 14

The death toll that rocked the online gambling haven of Costa Rica Thursday has risen to 14 people and well over 300 injuries.  10 people are still missing.

Submitted by C Costigan on Thu, 01/08/2009 - 23:46.

Costa Rica

Earthquake Rocks Online Gambling Haven of Costa Rica

A powerful 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck the Central American nation of Costa Rica Thursday, killing three children and injuring 300 others.  A number of buildings in and around the San Jose are

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on Sat, 12/27/2008 - 09:33.

Gisele Bundche

Gisele Bundchen and the New England Patriots Odds

Congratulations to injured New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady.  He is set to marry supermodel girlfriend Gisele Bundchen after a Christmas Eve proposal while his team is set to make yet an

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