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San Francisco Chronicle: Legalized Online Gambling Could be Revenue Source for California

Submitted by C Costigan on, Wed, 03/09/2011 - 11:40

New Jersey Sports Betting Lawsuit Dismissed

A lawsuit filed by State Senator Raymond Lesniak (D-Union) asking for an overturn of a federal ban on sports wagering in New Jersey, has been dismissed.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Wed, 03/09/2011 - 09:25

Betfair the Latest Online Gambling Firm to Move off British Shore

Submitted by on, Tue, 03/08/2011 - 09:51

Aussie MP Seeks iGaming Crackdown: Australia In Top 10 Gambling Nations

Submitted by Greg Tingle on, Mon, 03/07/2011 - 22:52

Packer 50 Percent Owned Betfair Signs Australian Super Rugby

Submitted by Greg Tingle on, Mon, 03/07/2011 - 09:13

Following Gambling Scandal: NRL And AFL Boys, Codes Under Spotlight

Submitted by Greg Tingle on, Mon, 03/07/2011 - 09:07

Book: Shrink’s Biggest Enemy was Shrink

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Mon, 03/07/2011 - 08:55

Former Ohio State Star Art Schlichter Blames Addiction for Troubles

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Sun, 03/06/2011 - 14:28

Wall Street Journal: 78 Percent Say Internet Gambling Should be Legalized

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sat, 03/05/2011 - 19:20

Nearly Three Quarters of Adults in Britain Gamble

Submitted by on, Sat, 03/05/2011 - 11:06

Facebook Use Compared to Gambling Addiction

By NBC

Submitted by on, Fri, 03/04/2011 - 21:36

Definition of “Absolute Veto” Makes Passing Internet Gambling Bill in NJ Nearly Impossible

Submitted by C Costigan on, Fri, 03/04/2011 - 21:21

NRL Match Fixers Face 10 Years Jail; Pokies Law Could Kill Clubs

Submitted by Greg Tingle on, Fri, 03/04/2011 - 12:34

Barney Frank Pushes for new Federal Law for Internet Gambling

Submitted by C Costigan on, Fri, 03/04/2011 - 08:47

James Packer Aussie Media And Gambling King Quits Ten For Good Of Team

Submitted by Greg Tingle on, Fri, 03/04/2011 - 07:40

Dead on Arrival: New Jersey Internet Gambling Bill Will Require Override

Submitted by C Costigan on, Thu, 03/03/2011 - 22:15

BYU Honor Code Bans all Gambling

You probably won't find any student bookies on the campus of Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Thu, 03/03/2011 - 19:59

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie Veto of Internet Gambling in State is “Conditional”: Still in Play

Submitted by C Costigan on, Thu, 03/03/2011 - 15:23

Assemblyman Hopes to Work With NJ Governor on New Internet Gambling Measure

Following New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s decision to veto a bill that would make NJ the first state to legalize Internet gambling, state democrats spoke out about the decision.

“The reality is that Internet gaming is coming and we need to figure out a way to make it work to benefit Atlantic City casinos,” said Assemblyman John Burzichelli (D-Salem). “I hope to work cooperatively on new legislation that ensures New Jersey remains competitive for years to come in all aspects of modern gaming.”

Submitted by C Costigan on, Thu, 03/03/2011 - 14:34

Chris Christie Still Undecided on Internet Gambling in State: Has Until Midnight

Submitted by on, Thu, 03/03/2011 - 12:17

Chris Christie Press Conference On Internet Gambling Delayed

Submitted by on, Thu, 03/03/2011 - 11:42

Revenues Way Up At PartyGaming

PartyGaming has reported a huge rise in revenues for the year 2010.

Revenues rose by 15 percent from 2009 to €357.3m (£300m) to €310.1m, with casino revenues jumping to €151.4m from €136.3m, bingo revenues more than doubling to €51.4m from €22.8m and sports betting climbing to €20.8m from €13.2m. Poker revenues fell to €124.8m from €136.8m. Pre-tax profits fell to €43.8m from €57.4m.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Thu, 03/03/2011 - 10:47

GoldenPalace.com Bids $40,000 to win locks of Justin Bieber Hair

Singing sensation Justin Bieber has cut his hair and the marketing gurus at GoldenPalace.com online casino won them via a $40,000 bid.

The hair was sold on eBay with bids starting at $10 after the boy toy appeared on the Ellen DeGeneres show last week. DeGeneres suggested he put his locks up for sale and that monies be donated to a charity of his choice. Monies will go to Gentle Barn, a California animal-rescue center that DeGeneres selected.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Thu, 03/03/2011 - 10:30

Judge to Determine if Wiretaps can be used in Alabama Political Gambling Probe

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Wed, 03/02/2011 - 22:56

Cruise Ships Gamble On Western Australia

Here's some unusual news for Australia. Cruise ships off Western Australia are going to allow gambling.

Ahoy and G'day punters, gaming and casino millionaires, billionaires, legal eagles, law enforcement officials, politicians and everyone else. Today we sail the high seas with cruise ships off Western Australia where gambling is permitted. Media Man http://www.mediamanint.com and Gambling911 with your daily dose of Australian news.

Cruise Ships In Western Australia Allowed Floating Casinos...

Submitted by Greg Tingle on, Wed, 03/02/2011 - 21:23