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Music Execs Streaming Pirated NFL Games as DOJ Seizes Hundreds of Similar Websites

Music Execs Streaming Pirated NFL Games as DOJ Seizes Hundreds of Websites
The music industry has been behind a massive push to knock file sharing and download websites offline while engaging in the same practice they condemn last week.
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Oversight Hearing on the U.S. Department of Justice Opinion on Internet Gambling Recap

Oversight Hearing on the U.S. Department of Justice Opinion on Internet Gambling
An Oversight Hearing on the U.S. Department of Justice Opinion on Internet Gambling was held Thursday afternoon.
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Patriots Owner Robert Kraft Makes Out Big With Caesars IPO...And Wynn?

Patriots Owner Robert Kraft Makes Out Big With Caesars IPO...And Wynn?
Among those who benefitted from Wednesday’s debut of Caesars Entertainment on the Nasdaq trading platform was none other than New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft.
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Oversight Hearing on the U.S. Department of Justice Opinion on Internet Gambling Live Webcast

Oversight Hearing on the U.S. Department of Justice Opinion on Internet Gambling
Those wishing to follow today’s Oversight Hearing on the U.S. Department of Justice Opinion on Internet Gambling will be able to do so at 2:15 pm EST via the Web here.
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888, Everest, Chilipoker and Titan Blacklisted in Belgium

888, Everest, Chilipoker and Titan Blacklisted in Belgium
The Belgium government has blacklisted online gambling firms 888, Everest, Chilipoker and Titan as part of its new regulatory policy.
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World Sports Exchange $700k Behind on Payouts (Video)

World Sports Exchange $700k Behind on Payouts (Video)
SBR Forum video analyst Peter Loshak breaks down the latest sportsbook industry news with troubled World Sports Exchange (WSEX.com) at the forefront.
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Mobster Michael "The Large Guy" Sarno Gets 25 Years Behind Bars

Mobster Michael "The Large Guy" Sarno Gets 25 Years Behind Bars
A reputed mob boss known for his wide girth and reputation for violence was sentenced to 25 years in prison today in a federal court in Chicago.
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Caesars Begins Trading Wednesday: Goes Public and Floated with 1.4 Million Shares

Caesars Begins Trading Wednesday:  Goes Public and Floated with 1.4 Million Shar
Casino giant Caesars Entertainment Corp. went public on Wednesday (February 8, 2012), with its stock price surging 71 percent after completing an initial public offering.
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Online Gambling Being Considered in Delaware, Massachusetts

Online Gambling Being Considered in Delaware, Massachusetts
Delaware and Massachusetts become the latest states said to have an interest in legalizing online gambling
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U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara Seizes 16 Live Streaming Sports Sites Days Before Super Bowl

U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara Seizes 16 Live Streaming Sports Sites for Super Bowl
U.S. prosecutors seized 16 websites that streamed live sports events on Friday, just two days prior to Sunday’s Super Bowl.
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South Florida Destination Resorts Casino Bill Dead

South Florida Destination Resorts Casino Bill Dead
Local7 in South Florida on Friday was reporting that the bill authorizing three destination resort casinos in South Florida abruptly died in a House of Representatives subcommittee Friday morning
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Wikileaks Exposes Sheldon Adelson: Cable Discusses ‘Missteps’ in China

Wikileaks Exposes Sheldon Adelson
Shocking Wikipedia cable mentions Sheldon Adelson 'missteps' in China.
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Bwin.Party Responds to DOJ Megaupload.com Complaint

Bwin.Party Responds to DOJ Megaupload.com Complaint
The world’s largest Internet gambling company, Bwin.Party, responded to the US Department of Justice complaint that mentions its role as part of the high profile Megaupload.com indictment.
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Online Legal Research Database Firms Updating Info on Internet Gambling Defendant

Online Legal Research Database Firms Updating Info on Internet Gambling Defendan
On Thursday morning it was revealed that various online legal research firms were in the process of updating their databases as it relates to a cooperating witness in an investigation related to Web gambling
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Odds on Whether US Law Enforcement Takes Down Online Sportsbook for Super Bowl 2012

Odds on Whether US Law Enforcement Takes Down Online Sportsbook for Super Bowl 2
For years, US law enforcement have focused their attention on the big game to disrupt local sports betting businesses.  What are the odds in 2012 of hitting an online site?
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Macau Gambling Revenue Rises 35 Percent in January 2012: Casinos in General Have Great Month

Macau Gambling Revenue Rises, Gambling Shares Up
Casino companies gained after revenue in Macau, the world's largest gambling hub, rose 35 percent in January (2012).
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Alabama Gambling Corruption Defendant had Filed for Bankruptcy 4 Days Before Death

Alabama Gambling Corruption Defendant had Filed for Bankruptcy 4 Days Before Dea
Alabama gambling corruption defendent Ray Crosby filed for bankruptcy just days before his death. 
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Atlantic City’s Newest Casino Revel to Impose Term Limits on Employees

Atlantic City’s Newest Casino Revel to Impose Term Limits on Employees
If you are thinking about getting a job at the all new Revel Casino in Atlantic City, you might want to think twice.
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Magic KingDOME: Wife of Purple Lounge Casino Director Must Stand Trial After Disney 'Toilet" Incident

The wife of Media Corp PLC Non-Executive Director Chris Gorman will be forced to stand trial after an alleged sexual encounter and assault in Orlando.
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Rank £250 Million Offer for Gala Coral

Rank £250 Million Offer for Gala Coral
Rank has reportedly offered £250 Million to rival Gala Coral as part of a potential acquisition bid.
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New York Judge Rules Mah Jong a Game of Skill: Could Help Internet Poker Cause

New York Judge Rules Mah Jong a Game of Skill:  Could Help Internet Poker Cause
Mah Jong, the ancient Chinese tile-based table game, is not gambling at least not according to a New York judge.
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Defendant in Alabama Gambling Corruption Case Joseph ‘Ray’ Crosby Found Dead

Defendant in Alabama Gambling Corruption Case Joseph ‘Ray’ Crosby Found Dead
Police are conducting an investigation into the mysterious death of Joseph “Ray” Cosby over the weekend.
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New Jersey Politicians Meet With Gov Chris Christie to Discuss Internet Gambling

New Jersey Politicians Meet With Gov Chris Christie to Discuss Internet Gambling
New Jersey politicians, including State Senator Raymond Lesniak, were taking part in closed door meetings with Governor Chris Christie to discuss a measure that would legalize online poker.
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Zynga Online Gambling Revenue Could be $5 Billion Claims JP Morgan

Zynga Online Gambling Revenue Could be $5 Billion Claims JP Morgan
Zynga, which offers the largest free online poker site in the world, has gone all in with its push to offer “real money play” games.
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