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Bookmaker Shares Up in United Kingdom

Director buying and hopes it will clean up at the Cheltenham Racing Festival this week helped bookie Ladbrokes canter 6p forward to 180½p, according to the

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Wed, 03/11/2009 - 10:29

World Series of Poker to Become Trademarked by Harrah’s?

In an interesting - and some might say DISTURBING - report appearing on the Pokerati website Tuesday, we learn that Harrah's has applied for the patent on the t

Submitted by Ace King on, Tue, 03/10/2009 - 22:34

My Thoughts on Casino Mogul James Packer

Media Man, Greg Tingle, has provided Gambling911.com with a few thoughts related to Australian casino maestro James Packer. Mr.

Submitted by on, Sat, 03/07/2009 - 21:42

Playtech Moves Further Into Cryptologic’s Territory: Makes Marvel Deal

The announcement this week that Playtech had signed a licensing agreement with Marvel Entertainment Inc. was perhaps as big a surprise as the powerful online casino software firm snatching competitor Cryptologic's biggest client, William Hill, right out from under their noses. The new deal allows Playtech to use Marvel film properties such as The Incredible Hulk and the Fantastic Four in its branded games inventory. Prior to this week, Cryptologic had the exclusive rights to the Marvel enterprise as so far as gaming goes.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Fri, 03/06/2009 - 00:18

WagerProfits Drops CAP

One of the largest and most successful online gambling affiliate programs, WagerProfits, has dropped out of the Casino Affiliate Programs (CAP) certification platform and others may soon follow.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Thu, 03/05/2009 - 17:37

Bwin in Hot Water Over Affiliated Website's Unauthorized Broadcasts

John Leyden of the Register Newspaper reports that online bookie Bwin is funding a website that links to unauthorised live broadcasts of Premier League and other football matches.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Wed, 03/04/2009 - 09:58

Centrebet Loses Out on International All Sports Deal

Australian privately owned wagering shop Sportsbet has taken a 12.3 percent stake in International All Sports, thus effectively knocking out Centrebet International Ltd.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Tue, 03/03/2009 - 09:58

Paddy Power Profits Predicted to Plunge

The luck of the Irish may be running out.

Overnight, Gambling911.com had reported on the economic hardships facing Ireland in addition to one of the country's few bright spots - Paddy Power. Ireland's largest bookmaker is one of the few groups expected to deliver a yield of 5.1 per cent in 2009, according to Goodbody projections.

Monday came word that the bookmaking super power could be about to fall on some hard times itself.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Mon, 03/02/2009 - 09:46

Ireland Bookmakers May Struggle in Midst of Potential Collapse

Much talk has focused on the Republic of Ireland being the most likely to abandon the Euro. Ireland has taken quite a hit in recent months. Could the country become the next Iceland?

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sun, 03/01/2009 - 23:20

Sands Casino Enacts Own Stimulus Package

Despite the Las Vegas Sands (LVS) stock closing at a sputtering $2.28 a share on Friday, the company has blazed ahead in the face of financial adversity with a stimulus package of it's own: job cre

Submitted by Payton on, Sun, 03/01/2009 - 10:42

Marvel Comics a Bright Spot for Scarred Cryptologic

Having been embroiled in a public feud with former CEO and 10 percent shareholder, Javaid Azid, the publicly traded online gambling software firm, Cryptologic, can seek some solace in knowing that

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Fri, 02/27/2009 - 04:41

Possible Super User Poker Scandal on Full Tilt

There is a currently unsubstantiated rumor circulating on the twoplustwo.co

Submitted by on, Thu, 02/26/2009 - 22:24

Cake Poker Could Soon Dominate With Aggressive Approach

The Cake Poker Network is just reeling them in of late. Its partnering with major online sportsbetting enterprises could help make Cake one of the top 5 online poker networks by years end.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Wed, 02/25/2009 - 11:44

Cryptologic Dispute Now a Public Affair: Concern to Shareholders

Former Cryptologic CEO, Javaid Aziz, who ran the publicly traded online software company business from April 2007 to February 2008, has been trying to establish a foothold in an effort to gain cont

Submitted by C Costigan on, Wed, 02/25/2009 - 10:59

Poker Host Joins the Cake Poker Network

PokerHost.com today announced the worldwide launch of their online poker room on the Cake Poker Network. Since their inaugural launch in 2004.

Submitted by on, Tue, 02/24/2009 - 13:11

MGM Mirage, Bally’s, Wynn, Harrah’s Lose Out During Tough Times

Las Vegas is hurting during these rough economic times. Hotels on the strip have drastically slashed room rates in an effort to compete.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Mon, 02/23/2009 - 04:40

California Legislators Would Speak to 888.com About Online Poker

Sources close to Gambling911.com have reported that legislators in California are so intent on legalizing online poker in that troubled state they are looking to attend an upcoming i-Gaming confere

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sat, 02/21/2009 - 23:17

NRL Club Launches BunnyBet Bookmaker Website Venture

What's not to like about a site calling itself Bunnybet.com.au? Actually, the link redirects to the Betezy.com website as part of the latest NRL club joint v

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Sat, 02/21/2009 - 00:28

Bodog Faces Civil Contempt Charges in Las Vegas Court

March 5, 2009, exactly 11 years to the date that 21 online gambling operators were indicted for violation of an obscure 1963 "Wire Act" and it is this day that Bodog officers will need to

Submitted by C Costigan on, Fri, 02/20/2009 - 10:07

Federal Judge Orders Forfeiture of $10 Mil From Bodog

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Submitted by C Costigan on, Thu, 02/19/2009 - 20:13

Trump Taj Mahal Files for Bankruptcy Protection

Atlantic City is reeling from the current economic crisis and the landmark of its casino strip, the Trump Taj Mahal, has filed for bankruptcy protection. It is one of three hotel casino operation

Submitted by on, Tue, 02/17/2009 - 18:18

888.com Hosts Charity Poker Tournament for Australia Wildfire Victims

Gambling911.com applauds 888.com for its efforts in trying to raise money for those affected by the wildfires in Australia last week. Our friend,

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Tue, 02/17/2009 - 15:27

TAB Chiefs Under Fire in Bribe Allegations

Reports have surfaced that TAB chiefs could be in some serious trouble over allegations they bribed government officials.

In an extraordinary move, the Department of Internal Affairs has launched an investigation into New Zealand Racing Board figures - which means that the government department charged with policing the pokie industry could prosecute employees of a quasi-government agency, New Zealand's Star Times reported on Sunday.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Sat, 02/14/2009 - 19:02