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Gambling Associations Did Disservice to Owners in KY Case

The Kentucky Supreme Court reversed the Kentucky Appeals court's decision that tossed out the seizure order issued on 141 online gambling domain names this past week.

None of the representatives from the betting firms stepped forward to appear in court.  Instead they were represented by two industry trade organizations: The Interactive Media Entertainment & Gaming Association (iMEGA) and the Interactive Gaming Council (IGC).

Submitted by Guest on, Mar/22/2010

New Dancing With The Stars Ties to Online Gambling Talent

The online gambling talent pool is vast...or so it seems.

Submitted by Ace King on, Mar/22/2010

Messing With Perfection in NCAA Tournament

(Associated Press) - They've floated the trial balloons and watched as they were punctured one by one.

Submitted by Guest on, Mar/22/2010

British Bookmakers Victorious Last Week

The British bookmakers breathed a respective sigh of relief this past week and were £45million richer thanks to Cheltenham and odds-on Kauto Star tumbled out of the Gold Cup.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mar/22/2010

Berlin Poker Robbery: All-In Custody

Berlin police have now arrest all four suspects in a brazen poker tournament robbery exactly two weeks after it occurred.

Submitted by Ace King on, Mar/21/2010

Mike Tyson’s Pigeon Show Violates NY Gambling Laws

PETA is accusing Animal Planet and Mike Tyson of violating NY gambling laws related to animal racing.

From TMZ.com:

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Mar/21/2010

Online Gambling Can Still Be Saved ….Sort Of

You may have read my article yesterday entitled "ACLU Should Stand Firm in Kentucky Online Gambling I

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Mar/20/2010

Virgin Games Hunts for New Ad Agency

LONDON - Virgin Games is on the hunt for an agency to handle its UK advertising business

Submitted by Guest on, Mar/20/2010

Barney Frank Has Never Had Sex With Barbara Walters

Democratic Congressman Barney Frank is considered the greatest ally for online gambling.  Once healthcare reform goes through this weekend, we should expect to see Frank push his legislation relat

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Mar/19/2010

Jagajeet Chiba to Attend iGaming Super Show

Gambling911.com can reveal that its beat reporter Jagajeet Chiba will be attending the must ballyhooed iGaming Super Show May 25 - 28 in Prague, Czech Republic, along with his lovely wife, Sadhvi.

Submitted by Payton on, Mar/18/2010

James Packer, Casino Tycoons Gather to Aid the Indigenous

Tonight's the night!

Submitted by Greg Tingle on, Mar/18/2010

ACLU Should Stand Firm in Kentucky Online Gambling Issue

The online gambling sector was dealt a serious blow on Thursday with news that the Kentucky Supreme Court reversed a state court of appeals ruling blocking an attempt by the Commonwealth of Kentuck

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Mar/18/2010

World Sports Exchange, Jay Cohen Image Tarnished

The once proud World Sports Exchange (WSEX.com), founded in 1996, has fallen on bad times and co-founder Jay Cohen hasn't said much about the matter.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mar/18/2010

Berlin Poker Robbers at Large Will be Caught Soon

Police have launched a massive manhunt for two remaining suspects in a brazen Berlin poker robbery.  Two individuals are now in custody following the March 6 incident at the Grand Hyatt Hotel duri

Submitted by Ace King on, Mar/18/2010

Online Gambling: KY Supreme Court Questions Standing

The Kentucky supreme court today issued a ruling that it will not lift the freeze by registrars of 141 Internet gambling domain names unless an owner of the names comes forward.

Submitted by Guest on, Mar/18/2010

Gambling: MGM Partner Said to Have Organized Crime Ties

The MGM Mirage is trying to sever its ties with MGM Grand Macau, claiming that the later's co-owner, Patsy Ho, is "financially dependent on her father, casino magnate Stanley Ho."  Addit

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Mar/18/2010

Abramovich Wins Payout over Gambling Claim

(UKPA)

Submitted by Guest on, Mar/18/2010

Where to Bet on the NCAA March Madness Tournament

Where to bet on the NCAA March Madness Tournament 2010 if you happen not to be in Vegas?

Gambling911.com endorsed online sportsbooks are offering massive discounts and special bonus offerings with tons of free cash bonuses, some exclusive to the NCAA March Madness Tournament event as well as contests that promise payouts of $1 million dollars and up.   

"We have online sportsbooks, as an example, that will match deposits of $300," said Payton O'Brien, Senior Editor of the Gambling911.com website.

Submitted by Guest on, Mar/17/2010

March Madness 2010 Record Viewers, Bets Expected

CBS is expecting record number of viewers as the Men's NCAA College Basketball Round One games kick off Thursday and March Madness 2010 gets underway in full force.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mar/17/2010

Playtech Helped by William Hill

Online casino software powerhouse Playtech reported a 70 per cent rise in full-year profits, boosted by its joint venture with the United Kingdom's second largest bookmaker, William Hill.

Submitted by Guest on, Mar/17/2010

Three Suspects Still On Lam in EPT Berlin Poker Robbery

With news Wednesday that two suspects in connection with a brazen poker tournament robbery in Berlin had turned themselves in, the identities of three other individuals still at large have been rel

Submitted by Ace King on, Mar/17/2010

New Jersey Spending Cuts: Bring on Legalized Sports Betting

With New Jersey Governor Chris Christie proposing deep spending cuts, the subject of legalized sports betting once more comes to the forefront. 

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Mar/17/2010

2nd Berlin Poker Robbery Suspect Captured: Others Named

It's been a terrific day on the Berlin poker robbery capture front as yet another suspect has been taken into custody.

Submitted by Ace King on, Mar/17/2010

March Madness Office Pools Costs Employers $1.8 Billion

Most work places this week have partaken in the annual ritual of setting up March Madness office pools while the more savvy employee uses his or her Web-enabled phone to

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Mar/17/2010

Dollarization in Costa Rica? Good Bye Beloved Colon

The online gambling hotbed of Costa Rica may want to consider abandoning its much beloved colon in favor of the US Dollar. 

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Mar/17/2010

Australian Internet Filter Legislation Delayed

Australian Internet filter legislation proposed by what many believe to be an overzealous politician would have blocked a number of online gambling sites.  Now comes word that these efforts are no

Submitted by Greg Tingle on, Mar/17/2010

Masters Golf Tournament 2010 Odds: Betting Should Sore

Masters Golf Tournament 2010 odds were now updated at BetUS.com (see website here) along with a few special prop bets now that Tiger Wo

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Mar/16/2010

Macau Leader Pressures Casino Operators

By KATE O'KEEFFE And JONATHAN CHENG, www.wsj.com

Submitted by Guest on, Mar/16/2010

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