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Gambling911.com Trending for Saturday June 5, 2010
Jenny Woo here with the Gambling911.com Trending report for the past 48 hours. I just wanted to advise everyone that we have added a new and fun feature to
EU Court Says Countries Can Ban Online Gambling
(Reuters) - EU countries can ban online gambling if their aim is to combat fraud, Europe's highest court said on Thursday, dealing a blow to the multi-billion euro online betting industry seeking t
Sportingbet Looks to Settle With US by Year’s End
BRITISH online gaming firm Sportingbet is hoping to agree a settlement with US authorities before the end of the year to protect it from the threat of prosecution, said chief executive Andrew McIve
Gambling911.com Trending for Thursday June 3, 2010
Over the past 24 hours, the topic of most interest to Gambling911.com readers was the manhunt and subsequent captur
World Cup 2010 Breeds Biggest Sports Bets in History
This years World Cup is shaping up to be the biggest gambling event in history. Media Man and Gambling911 check out the field with this special report...
Gambling and Porn Addiction Caused by Drug: Lawsuit
Readers, what's your vice or addiction? You may not necessarily have one, but countless research papers suggest many people are hooked on something...or super passionate about X...
Senate Committee Approves New Jersey Online Gambling
By Juliet Fletcherstaff Writer, Press of Atlantic City
Joran van der Sloot Captured
Joran van der Sloot, the man wanted in connection for the murder of a Peruvian woman, has been captured in Santiago, Chile.
Best Online Sports Betting Bonus Award Goes To…
The constant search for preeminence and perfection to serve the client has paid off for SBG Global.
2014 Super Bowl in NJ Won’t Derail Sports Betting Efforts
New Jersey state lawmakers insist that the successful bid to land the 2014 Super Bowl in the state will not derail their efforts to bring legalized sports betting to NJ citizens.
State Senator Raymond Lesniak (D) said the Senate would vote next week on a measure to send the issue to a public referendum. "I don't believe they frown on [gambling] publicly because the Denver Broncos are playing the San Francisco 49ers in October at Wembley Stadium, and people will be betting right across the street from the stadium," said Lesniak, referring to a preseason game in London.
Van der Sloot Attorney Claims Inconsistencies
Joran van der Sloot remained on the lam Thursday following news that a woman had been stabbed to death in his Lima, Peru hotel room Sunday. The body was found three days later.
Stephany Tatiana Flores Ramirez, who was reportedly an out lesbian struggling with her sexuality, was found beaten and stabbed to death in a room at the Miraflores Hotel Tac in Lima booked in van der Sloot's name, police said. Her father is a well-known businessman and former race car driver.
Root: “Now Poker Players Have Voice in Leadership”
Wayne Allyn Root, the 2008 Libertarian Vice Presidential Nominee, has been elected to the Libertarian National Committee, finishing first in a field of 13 candidates to win the seat.
Real Deal Poker Close to Becoming a Reality
One of the most widely touted online poker innovations to come along in years is one step closer to becoming a reality.
European Court Rules on Dutch Gambling Policy
Brussels, 3 June 2010: Today, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) rendered two preliminary rulings (1) addressing key questions relating to the compliance of the Dutch legislation
James Bond Casino Icon Austin Martin Up For Sale
Punters, we know its not casino or gambling news purse, but Bond remains one of the world's most famous (and successful) gamblers. Geez, we wonder why he always wins.
Australia Gets New Gambling Watchdog in Town: Woof!
Australian gambling remains politically red hot. With the changes in town comes a new watchdog...
Steve Wynn Sues Joe Francis for Slander
TMZ.com is reporting that Vegas casino mogul Steve Wynn has sued "Girls Gone Wild" producer Joe Francis for slander.
Gambling News: Antoine Walker Vegas Debts, 888.com
Former NBA star Antoine Walker will appear in court to face felony charges for writing a bad check and failing to pay $900,000 in gambling debts to three Las Vegas casinos.
Slots.com Purchased for $5.5 Mil by Calvin Ayre
One of the most recognized domain names on the Net today, Slots.com, has been purchased by Calvin Ayre. The founder of Bodog.com acquired the name for $5.5 million.
"Slots.com will work for us on a number of levels, not least, in generating global traffic to our Bodog branded properties but also to form a number of other targeted websites including one that will be created by and for the female gambler," Ayre said in a statement on Tuesday.
"After Casino.com, we feel that Slots.com is the best gaming domain in the world," Ayre added.
What Is An Online Affiliate Program
Australia Media Man, Greg Tingle, offers up a self-promotion piece and answers, among many other questions, What is an online affiliate program? He also explores the latest happenings down under.
eCredit Daily: Card Networks Must Now Detect Betting
Beginning June 1, credit and debit card processors must have "reasonably designed policies and procedu
Pawn Stars Continues to Trend Heavy
Gambling911.com trending had Pawn Stars going off the charts Sunday.
"The Thomas Somach penned article entitled ‘Pawn Stars Vegas Reality Star a Real Convict' is the most read of the year so far," acknowledged Gambling911.com Senior Editor Payton O'Brien. "This should give some sense as to how popular the show is."
John Gotti Jr. on 60 Minutes: “Truly Blessed”
CBS news magazine 60 Minutes featured a full hour segment of John Gotti, Jr., including the first exclusive interview. Gotti Jr., a colorful character just like his father, refused to mention the
D Day for Online Gambling? UIGEA Takes Effect
June 1, 2010 marks the day that the Unlawful Internet Gaming Enforcement Act (UIGEA) finally goes into effect after passing as an attachment to a Port Security Act in October 2006. The law makes
Hurricane Betting Not Likely: Oil Spill Trades Are
With the 2010 Hurricane season set to begin today (June 1), don't expect online bookmakers to start offering betting odds on Hurricanes hitting the US.
In 2006, following the record setting hurricane season the year prior, online gambling's oldest betting site catering to the North American bettor, Bookmaker.com, came under increasing scrutiny for taking bets on the 2006 storm season.
Online Gambling: Prague i-Gaming Affiliate Super Show Recap
The Prague Affiliate Super Show for the online gambling sector is now history. Most of us are now back home after nearly a week of revelry and networking.
Make no mistake about it, Prague is a great city and relatively inexpensive compared to the rest of Europe. Organizers, however, do not expect an immediate return. While the city itself is relatively affordable, getting there is not. Few flights go direct to Prague from the United States. Most fares cost anywhere from US$1000 to $1400 round trip.
Aussie Racing Club Buys Pokies Clubs
The Australian gaming, igaming, racing and overall business sector continues to evolve, as the old adage of only the strong will survive continues to hold true.
Is Ken Weitzner Really Dead?
Despite mounting evidence to suggest that online gambling portal pioneer Ken Weitzner really is dead, the most talked about subject at this past week's Prague i-Gaming Affiliate Super Show (aside f
Brazil Lottery Winner Escapes Father’s Murder Plot
BRASILIA (Reuters) - The winner of a $16 million (11 million pound) lottery jackpot in Brazil escaped his own father's plot to kill him after police caught two contract killers supposedly hired to
American Gaming Spends $430k on Lobbying
(Associated Press) The American Gaming Association spent nearly $430,000 in the first quarter lobbying federal officials about online gambling regulation and enforcement and other issues, according
