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Barney Frank: “F*** You Hank (Paulson)!”

Online gambling crusader and the House Financial Services Chairman Barney Frank (D - Mass.) Barney Frank, reportedly told Treasury Secretary Hank Paulsen to essentially "F*** Off!" but wa

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, May/17/2010

Bank Robber Blames Gambling Debts

Joseph G. Markham, 39, of Olathe, has been sentenced to five years and seven months for robbing First National Bank in Overland Park last September, the U.S. Attorney for Kansas reports.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, May/17/2010

Crown Casino In Sponsorship Talks With Melbourne Storm

Casino entrepreneurs, insiders, outsiders, punters and everyone one else...

Submitted by Greg Tingle on, May/17/2010

A Rand Paul Win a Win for Online Gambling

While it is not exactly known what if any stance Kentucky Republican Senate candidate Rand Paul might have in regard to online gambling, one can only speculate he is not against such activity.  Pa

Submitted by C Costigan on, May/17/2010

Cereus Poker Completes Security Upgrade

Tokwiro Enterprises ENRG ("Tokwiro") has announced that a new version of its CEREUS software was released yesterday, upgrading security at both of the Network's online poker rooms, UB and

Submitted by Guest on, May/17/2010

Hearing on Internet Gambling Taxation Bill Set for Wednesday

What:                          The House of Representatives' Ways and Means Commi

Submitted by Guest on, May/17/2010

Ireland Will Impose Tax on Internet Gambling

Ireland says it will start taxing Internet gambling establishments operating overseas and catering to Irish citizens.

"This will have the additional benefit of facilitating the extension of the tax regime for the betting industry to all those providing online and telephone betting and so underpin funding for the racing industry," said Brian Cowen, Irish Head of Government.

Ireland claims that this step is needed in order to secure funding for the racing industry.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, May/17/2010

Busted Exec Has Poker Ties

The owner of an American radio network that aired the country's first nationally broadcast radio show about poker has been arrested on fraud-related charges.

According to media reports, Michael Metter of Greenwich, Connecticut, USA, was arrested last week by the FBI and charged with obstruction of justice and conspiracy to commit securities fraud--both felonies--in connection with activities surrounding another company, Spongetech Delivery Systems Inc., of which Metter is CEO.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, May/17/2010

Pappas on UIGEA: “We Haven’t Had Much Success Legislatively”

With June 1 looming, the Poker Players Alliance (PPA) has been busy trying to understand what will become of current online poker prohibition in regard to its enforcement.

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, May/17/2010

Distracted Kindergarten Kids Become Gamblers

TORONTO (Reuters) - Children rated as impulsive by their kindergarten teachers appear more likely to begin gambling behaviors like playing cards or placing bets before they hit middle school, Canad

Submitted by Guest on, May/17/2010

Aristocrat Australian European Murder Connection

In the latest of a string of casino and gaming industry crimes including murder, Media Man and Gambling911 send in the blood hounds to sniff out the truth...

Submitted by Greg Tingle on, May/16/2010

Aussies With Gambling Problems To Run Drugs

It's an all too familiar theme to the pages of Gambling911, but the strong connection between casinos, gambling and crime continues.

Submitted by Greg Tingle on, May/16/2010

Betfair Pulls Out of France

With new online gambling laws in place and the European Union seemingly ineffective in getting France to follow set EU policy on i-Gaming, Betfair has pulled out of the French market. 

Betfair has announced its intention to stop accepting bets from France and is considering whether or not to make an application for a licence to operate under the new regime, IntergameOnline.com reports.

According to Betfair, there is little clarity on how the online gambling sector will operate in France. 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, May/15/2010

Crown Casino Client Ferrari Stolen With Virgin Valet

Down under in Melbourne, Australia, one casino punter was feeling extremely lucky, pouncing on an opportunity to steal (not win) a Ferrari F430, when a casino valet handed him the keys.

Submitted by Greg Tingle on, May/14/2010

Feds Investigate Las Vegas Online Poker Business Deals

What started off as a Washington State investigation has now turned into a full US federal probe. 

Submitted by Guest on, May/14/2010

Ladbrokes CEO Promises Turnaround

Ladbrokes new CEO Richard Glynn has promised a swift turnaround for his company following news of a 6 percent drop in net revenue. Glynn joined the company in last month.

"In recent times the strength of our brand has diminished. In online and offline areas, we feel the need for Ladbrokes to regain its primacy," CEO Richard Glynn told the Wall Street Journal "We will be looking at every area of the business. We will be leaving no stone unturned," Mr. Glynn said, without elaborating.

Submitted by Guest on, May/14/2010

Australian Pokies Deal Triggers AFL Clubs Feud

Australia is passionate about footy (AFL and NRL), gambling and one may argue, vice, witness the ongoing success of TV smash hit 'Underbelly' and 'Sin City' expo.

Little wonder then when you throw into the ring a pokies auction, sweet deals for AFL clubs, politics, mates rates, historic bad blood and a touch of vice, you have on hell of a fight that's likely to the last man standing after 12 rounds. We learn some clubs have hit the jackpot on the decade in off-field plays. Media Man and Gambling911 down under crash tackle ringside with this report...

Submitted by Greg Tingle on, May/13/2010

Daniel Tzvetkoff Answers Money Laundering Charges

Australian online gambling payment processor Daniel Tzvetkoff is scheduled to appear in court for the first time Friday where he will answer money laundering charges according to the

Submitted by Guest on, May/13/2010

Bwin Takes Hit With Online Poker

The popular Austrian betting firm Bwin reports it witnessed a 17 percent drop in revenues from its online poker room (called Bwin Poker).  Bwin is part of the Ongame network, which itself has seen

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, May/13/2010

EveryMatrix Partners With Cake Poker

In a deal that will create a strong new alliance in online gaming, Malta based sports betting white label service EveryMatrix has partnered with the

Submitted by Guest on, May/13/2010

Tax Hearing on Internet Gambling Announced

House Ways and Means Chairman Sandy Levin (D-Mich.) on Wednesday announced his committee would host a hearing on tax proposals related to legislation to legalize Internet gambling.

Submitted by Guest on, May/13/2010

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Submitted by Guest on, May/13/2010

Elena Kagan: Here Comes The Poker Judge

Poker just got a shot in the arm in the USA.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, May/13/2010

Bookies Want AFL Footballers to Learn Insider Trading

As the evolution of the Aussie Rules football continues, on and off field scandals to boot, the players become more business and sports betting savvy.

Submitted by Greg Tingle on, May/12/2010

Spurs Bet Turns to Gunfire

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Submitted by Guest on, May/12/2010

John Stossel: Leave the Gamblers Alone

(TownHall.com) Some of us like to gamble.

Submitted by Guest on, May/12/2010

World Exclusive: Ken Weitzner Will Revealed

Weitzner's will leaves estate to stepsons

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, May/11/2010

Tzvetkoff Might Get Lucky After All

Daniel Tzvetkoff might have been the only man smiling today over the guilty plea entered by fellow online poker payment processor Douglas Rennick.  That's because Tzvetkoff is essentially accused

Submitted by C Costigan on, May/11/2010

Online Gambling Processor Douglas Rennick Pleads Guilty

A Canadian man indicted last year for processing payments for the world's two biggest online poker rooms has plead guilty.

Douglas Rennick, 35, of Alberta, entered his guilty plea today (May 11, 2010) in federal court in New York. Michael Pancer, a lawyer for Rennick, said in court that his client agreed to forfeit $17.1 million and could face a prison term of six to 12 months when sentenced Sept. 15.

Rennick was charged with laundering nearly $350 million in funds for PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker over a two year period from 2007 to 2009.

Submitted by C Costigan on, May/11/2010

Paddy Power Receives 400 Complaints Filed With ASA

Irish bookmaker Paddy Power is no stranger to the ire of the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA).  But this time the cat may have used up its nine lives...literally. 

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, May/11/2010

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Say No to Sportsbook Blacklist

Since Gambling911.com revealed that seven sportsbooks had gotten together to share player information, everybody in the industry is talking.

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