Time Ticking in New Jersey as Christie Does not yet Take Action on Internet Gambling Bill
Thursday March 4, 2011 at the stroke of midnight Internet gambling could become legalized in the state of New Jersey. It would be the first US state to do so.
Governor Chris Christie has until that time to veto or sign off on a bill that could bring a much needed $28 million – if not more – to his state yearly. It’s not just the millions of dollars, it’s the many new jobs that will ultimately be created.
FBI: More Than 12,000 Phone Calls Intercepted in Alabama Political Gambling Scandal
By Phillip Rawls
Sands Las Vegas Under Investigation for Allegedly Taking Bribes
Shares in Sands Las Vegas were down 7 percent on news that the company is under investigation for allegedly taking bribes in Macau.
Stepson Confirms….Sort Of….Shrink “Mob” Link
The newsmakers are reading Gambling911.com.
Less than 24 hours after Gambling911.com posted a story outlining what questions need to be answered in an upcoming book about the late Ken "The Shrink" Weitzner that's being written by Weitzner's stepson, Jerry Donahue--Donahue answered the questions on a posting forum.
Most of the questions, that is.
And what's most intriguing about Donahue's responses is not what he said, but what he didn't--or wouldn't--say.
If “Shrink” Book Becomes Movie, Here is Who Should Star in it
A book is being written about the controversial life of website operator Ken "The Shrink" Weitzner, who killed himself last year amidst a shroud of mystery.
Big Week Ahead for Online Gambling Backers in New Jersey
March 4 is the deadline for when New Jersey Governor Chris Christie can either veto or sign a measure into law that would legalize online gambling in the state.
Another Gambling911.com Exclusive: Weitzner’s Stepson Writing Tell-All Book
At long last, the truth behind Ken "The Shrink" Weitzner's suicide will finally be told.
Defendant in Parents Double Murder, Ernie Scherer III, Testifies Thursday
Betting on the 2011 NFL Combine Makes it to the NFL.com Website for about 10 Minutes
Sister of Sports Off Shore Founder Heads to Prison Early
The sister of an offshore gambling venture and wife of Massachusetts Congressman John Tierney, Patrice Tierney, began serving her 30-day prison sentence weeks earlier than scheduled.
Another Vegas Chip Robbery: This Time At The Rio
A fake-mustached man robbed the Rio Casino in Las Vegas out of $36,000 in chips just weeks after the alleged infamous Bellagio chip robber was arrested.
Authorities say that the man entered the Rio Casino Thursday morning wearing a fedora, sun glasses and fake mustache. He pulled out a gun after a dealer attempted to stop the holdup. The robber escaped via a taxi cab.
Small Thin Man in Neighborhood at Time of Couple’s Murder Probably Did Not Have Size 13 Feet
What’s Stopping New Jersey Governor Chris Christie From Signing Internet Gambling Bill?
How the Libya Crisis Could Affect Online Gambling Sector, Twitter Accounts: Think .LY
The crisis in Libya may have serious ramifications for the online gambling sector in ways most people could not have imagined.
Bellagio Chip Bandit Hearing Suspended Until Next Month
A preliminary hearing for Anthony M. Carleo has been suspended until next month. Carleo is charged with a brazen $1.5 million armed chip robbery at the Bellagio Hotel in December.
Defense attorney Bill Terry was granted time to speak with an informant who was at several alleged meetings that took place between Carleo and an undercover Las Vegas Metro police officer.
Carleo was arrested on February 3 after attempting to sell the stolen chips to the undercover officer.
Gaddafi Son Al-Saadi Financing Mafia Film
The son of Libya strongman Muammar al-Gaddafi, Al-Saadi Gaddafi, is financing a film about the Mafia as part of his Hollywood investment business.
Bloomberg reported that Al-Saadi, a one-time footballer suspended by the Italian Olympic league in 2003 for steroid use, invested in a $100 million Los Angeles-based film production fund called Natural Selection, founded by Matty Beckerman.
Top Online Gaming Authority Will Griffiths Launches “The Level Media”
Former President of DoylesRoom, Chief Marketing Officer of Poker Sites Absolute Poker and UltimateBet, launches iGaming-focused marketing agency
William Hill Granted Injunction Against Playtech
The United Kingdom’s largest bookmaker, William Hill, has been granted an injunction against one of online gambling’s largest software providers, Playtech.
Gaddafi to no Longer be Leader of Libya by Year’s End Says Prediction Market
Ken Weitzner Home Sells for 900K just Months After Double Suicide
The Chesapeake, Virginia home of Kenneth Weitzner has sold for around $900K this week.
15 New Jersey Residents Caught Up In Massive Mob Bust Due In Court
NEWARK — Fifteen people are due to be arraigned in Newark on Tuesday as part of a massive federal takedown of reputed mob members and associates
