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Here is yet another of Gambling911.com's Sportsbook Reviews, this time focusing on betED.com.

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/28/2009

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Submitted by Payton on, Oct/27/2009

Betfair, William Hill Going to Enter India

By James Thompson

Tuesday, 27 October 2009

www.indepent.co.uk

Britain's biggest betting companies are bidding for the first online gambling licence in India to gain a slice of the country's $60bn (£37bn) betting market. The high-street bookie William Hill, along with internet players Betfair and Bwin, are bidding for the internet licence in the Himalayan state of Sikkim in early September. A decision is expected in the next two weeks.

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/27/2009

Clonie Gowen Full Tilt Poker Lawsuit Again Falls Short

Female professional poker player, Clonie Gowen's widely publicized lawsuit recently hit anot

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/26/2009

Online Poker: PIC Club Merge Purge

PIC Club has dissolved its relationship with the Merge Poker Network over the past several days according to numerous reports across the Net.  Merge is best known for its "pot-friendly"

Submitted by C Costigan on, Oct/26/2009

It’s Business As Usual At BetOnLine.com Despite Arrests

BetOnLine.com reps insist that customers monies are safe and that they have nothing to do with any credit business even after thirty individuals connected with the Panama City-based online gambling

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Oct/26/2009

PartyGaming Slumps as Founder Dikshit Sells Stake

Jonathan Browning Reporting...

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/20/2009

Las Vegas Economy is Scary

The Las Vegas economy is showing signs of further deterioration, as unemployment continues to climb.



The department's latest data show records of 13.3 percent joblessness statewide and 13.9 percent in Las Vegas in September, and the building sector leads the way in job loss. Contractors added 48,000 jobs statewide from 1997 to 2007, and they've shed 50,000 positions since the recession began in December 2007.

Submitted by Payton on, Oct/19/2009

Harrah’s Hires Former Disney Exec

Peter Murphy, a confidante of Michael Eisner while he ran Walt Disney Co. (DIS), has been hired as strategy and development chief for Harrah's Entertainment Inc.

Gary Loveman, chairman and chief executive of the debt-laden casino operator, sees Murphy helping as the company continues "to identify areas for future growth and to explore opportunities created by current economic conditions."

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/19/2009

William Hill Profits Unaffected by Football Results

British bookmaker William Hill said profit expectations at its retail business had been unaffected by a run of punter-friendly football results.

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/19/2009

Big Stick Media Shuts Its Vegas Office

Big Stick Media Corporation ("BSM" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:BSM) announces today that it has ceased the operations of its wholly-owned subsidiary, National Sports Services

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/19/2009

Cryptologic Warns of Revenue Drop

Online gambling software firm Cryptologic has said it expects to report a 31 percent year-on-year fall in the third quarter of 2009 with revenue dropping to US$9.6 million from US$14 million last y

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/16/2009

PartyGaming Confident About 3rd Quarter Revenue Rise

LONDON, Oct 15 (Reuters) - Online gambling firm PartyGaming (PRTY.L) said on Thursday it was confident about its full-year prospects, having made a strong start to the fourth quarter.

PartyGaming said its total revenue rose 11 percent to $112.7 million in the third quarter from the previous quarter, despite it normally being a weak period for the industry as players take their summer holidays.

Casino revenue climbed 2 percent to $49.2 million.

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/15/2009

Players Only Poker Wants to Expand

By now it is no secret that for the American-based online poker player, getting money in and out of their favorite gaming site can at times be challenging, if not near impossible.

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/14/2009

Betfair will offer U.S. pools overseas

By Matt Hegarty, Daily Racing Form

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/14/2009

Full Tilt Poker Issues Statement re: Robot Case

Call it arrogance on the part of the world's second largest online poker room.  Full Tilt Poker typically does not comment on any type of complaints lodged against it from lawsuits to player compl

Submitted by C Costigan on, Oct/13/2009

Impact of Recession Worse on Bookies Than Expected

Much of the news in the world of bookmaking by week's end dealt with the impact of a worldwide recession.  It's been said that the gambling industry for the most part is recession-proof.  We lear

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Oct/12/2009

France Bans Betting Exchanges: Betfair Out!

France has effectively banned betting exchanges such as the wildly popular Betfair.  The ban comes as a result to a surprise amendment appearing as part of that country's new gambling laws.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Oct/09/2009

Bookies Bet on Turnaround

By Rupert Steiner, Daily Mail

Submitted by C Costigan on, Oct/08/2009

Sportingbet Plans to Join Main London Market

Aim-listed Sportingbet is preparing to move up to the main market, having recovered from the disastrous impact of the effective ban on online gambling in the US in 2006.

Andrew McIver, chief executive, said the move to the main market was prompted by Aim's under-performance over the past year. "In bull markets, Aim does pretty well but if you think the recession is going to last some time, Aim is going to get unduly punished."

Sportingbet hopes to widen its shareholder base when it graduates to the main market within the next six months.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Oct/08/2009

Things Getting Even Worse for Pitbull Poker

When your offices close up shop and your boss is placed under arrest, normally, things can't get much worse for your company. However, things really are getting worse for the newly defunct Pitbull Poker and its operators with the news that after learning that the site was in fact doing shady things against its customer, players are now seriously considering taking legal action against them.

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/07/2009

Sportingbet Profits Rise: Posts Full Year Profit

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Submitted by Guest on, Oct/07/2009

Lawyer in Full Tilt Poker Bot Case Has Reputation

The Pokerati.com website observed that the attorney representing plaintiffs in a much publicized

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Oct/05/2009

Full Tilt Poker Lawsuit Details Released

The folks from Pokerati.com have obtained the latest lawsuit against Full Tilt Poker in its entirety, all 19 pages of

Submitted by C Costigan on, Oct/04/2009

5Dimes Sportsbook Caught Up In Pit Bull Poker Flap

As luck would have it, some online sportsbooks happened to be using the Pit Bull Poker skin as part of its suite of product offerings. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Oct/04/2009

Phil Hellmuth vs. Harrah’s and the World Series of Poker

World Series of Poker record bracelet holder Phil Hellmuth is not exactly happy with the tournament these days or the folks who run it, Harrah's.

Hellmuth spoke to French media about how Harrah's new online poker website could damage the WSOP.  The site will not be available to US customers at the onset.  Harrah's announced a partnership agreement with the strong European brand, 888.com earlier last month. 

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Oct/02/2009

BetPhoenix Website Down Down Down... And Out

BetPhoenix.com, an online sportsbook out of Costa Rica, may finally get their online act together come Tuesday of next week.  That's when the company is se

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/02/2009

Full Tilt Poker, Phil Ivey Face Another Lawsuit

TMZ.com is reporting that two poker players have sued online poker room Full Tilt Poker for $80,000.

Submitted by Ace King on, Oct/02/2009

Pitbull Poker Owners Arrested

If you have been following Gambling911.com over the last 24 hours, you would know that the online poker room Pitbull Poker had shut its doors with what appears to be zero intention of payin

Submitted by C Costigan on, Oct/01/2009

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