More Headaches for PokerStars as Company Faces Australia Action
PokerStars, the world’s largest online poker room, could be fined in Australia.
Australia Crackdown on Internet Gambling: They are the Biggest Gamblers
Hopeful Signs from Full Tilt Poker: Rakeback Begins Hitting US Player Accounts
In some good news, rakeback began showing up in the accounts of Full Tilt Poker US customers Friday morning.
Still, the company is yet to begin paying out these customers.
Lottery Millionaire Kills Landlord Over Eviction
A Michigan lottery millionaire killed his daughter's landlord over her eviction, Detroit police say.
Sky City Group Plans To Build Casino In Darwin; Aussie Casino Wars May Escalate
Sky City Casino has released previously top secret plans for a 50 million dollar resort - casino featuring villas which could cost as much as two thousand dollars a night.
The flashy integrated resort is to be built next to the current land based casino site, at Little Mindil, with the company also looking at the operation of a corporate jet to shuttle VIP whales between Asian cities and Darwin.
The Chief Minister Paul Henderson says it's fantastic news for the Territory.
Casinos Reopening in Tunica Following Record Floods
The Gold Strike Casino was among three properties that began opening for business this week following two weeks of record flooding from a swollen Mississippi River
QuickTender / UseMyWallet Funds Not Going Through in US
QuickTender / UseMyWallet has stopped sending funds to US players.
Gambling, Tobacco, Firearms and Dairy No Longer Taboo Subjects at Facebook
Facebook, the powerful social media website, has reportedly loosened its policy on promotions around gambling, tobacco, dairy, age, residency and firearms.
Howard Lederer Vegas Home Worth $2.9 Million
The mansion purchased by Full Tilt Poker bigwig pro rep Howard Lederer is a rare commodity in Las Vegas these days. It actually went up in value since being purchased last year.
Attorney Who Blew Jay Cohen Case Ben Brafman Defending IMF Alleged Rapist
Bellagio Bandit May Have Robbed Suncoast Casino
The so-called Bellagio Bandit, Anthony Carleo, may be facing charges in connection with a robbery at the Suncoast Casino in Las Vegas.
Former NBA Star Charles Oakley Sues Over Alleged Beat Down at Aria Casino
Charles Oakley claims he was wrestled and punched by Aria Casino security, causing possible permanent disablement
Former New York Knicks All Star and current Charlotte Bobcats Assistant Coach Charles Oakley is suing the Aria Casino over an alleged “gang style beat down” he says he endured on that property. The casino is owned by MGM Resorts International and located at the newly constructed City Center.
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Online Poker Addictive, More Dangerous to College Students
Addiction specialist says “good riddance” to online poker
Galaxy Casino Opens in Macau: Price Tag $2 Billion
With a price tag of just $2 billion (that’s with a “b”), the extravagant Galaxy Casino opened in Macau, the world’s largest gambling Mecca.
For Las Vegas Sands, the House Edge is Geographical Diversity
The entire article from the Daily Finance can be read here
Strong Earthquakes Hits Online Gambling Hub of Costa Rica: Some Damage Reported
(Associated Press) SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) —A magnitude-6 earthquake shook the capital city of Costa Rica on Friday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
The quake was felt strongly in San Jose but there were no immediate reports damage or injuries, said Juan de Dios Castillo, spokesman for Seismological and Volcanic Institute. He said there were reports of fallen objects but none of major damages to buildings.
