Gambling
The Amazing Kreskin Talks Being Blacklisted From Vegas Casinos With Jenny Woo
Gambling911.com’s Senior International Correspondent Jenny Woo sits down with The Amazing Kreskin to talk about his being blacklisted from all the Las Vegas and Atlantic City casinos. Kreskin tells all.
New Jersey Senators Urge Christie to Act on Internet Gambling Bill
A bill to legalize Internet gambling in New Jersey passed with flying colors last week and now four state Senators have drafted a letter to Governor Chris Christie urging him to sign off on the measure.
Maryland Live Casino to be Open 24 Hours
(Associated Press) - Maryland's largest casino will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Maryland Live! at Arundel Mills Mall unlocked its doors for the last time on Thursday morning.
Previously, Maryland casinos could be open from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 4 a.m. Friday and Saturday. But an expansion of gambling approved by lawmakers in August and voters in November included the expansion of hours for the state's casinos.
Gambling Addict Pretending to be Rugby Player was ‘Too Fat’
Christopher Hoare, age 30, claimed to be playing for the London Wasps Rugby team. The staff of a London hotel where Hoare racked up a £2,400 bill became suspicious, however, as he appeared far to "overweight" and "out of condition" to play such a physically demanding game.
Texas Gambling Supporters Ready Despite Long Odds
AUSTIN, Texas — (Associated Press) - Supporters of casinos and expanded gambling in Texas say they're more united before the upcoming legislative session, but their proposals will still face long odds.
The Austin American-Statesman reports ( http://bit.ly/W1Pweb) that previous pushes for more gambling have failed when groups representing different interests have fought each other. Political consultant Bill Miller tells the newspaper that won't happen when the Legislature meets next year.
Texas has a state-run lottery and betting on horse and dog racing.
iDate 2013 in Las Vegas to Feature Google, CBS News, Federal Trade Commission
Those in the gambling sector might be interested in attending iDate 2013 in Las Vegas this coming month (January 16-19, 2013). Don’t be fooled by the name. One of the best presentations at their recent Miami event was from search engine giant Bing.com. Anyone who is even slightly involved in SEO or affiliate marketing should consider attending. And, yes, Google will be there.
Is Joey Porter Really a Degenerate Gambler Deadbeat
TMZ.com this week posted a story on NFL superstar Joey Porter being a degenerate gambler and a deadbeat to boot.
New Jersey Potential for Legalized Online Poker Causes Zynga Shares to Slide
Zynga’s shares fell 3 percent as lawmakers almost unanimously voted for a bill that would allow online gambling in New Jersey. Next stop, Governor Chris Christie’s desk where there appears to be a better than 50 percent chance he will sign off on the measure.
It is Christmas at NorthBet: Free Fantasy Football Offered
Northbet, the premier boutique online sportsbook that also features free Fantasy Football in addition to wagering, wants to wish all Gambling911.com readers a very merry Christmas and they have plenty of gifts for their customers as we see below.
Playtech May Complicate William Hill Takeover of Sportingbet
LONDON (Reuters) - British bookmaker William Hill has rejected a claim by joint venture partner Playtech that it should share in the benefits of a planned takeover of online gambling group Sportingbet.
The intervention by software group Playtech has complicated a deals seen as pivotal in the overseas expansion of William Hill, Britain's largest bookmaker.
William Hill is spending 454 million pounds to acquire Sportingbet's Australian operations and an option to buy its business in Spain.
Hero Poker Eyeing New Networks: Temporarily Closes and Transfers Accounts
Hero Poker doesn’t appear to be completely done as the company’s CEO claims he will at some point move his website to another poker network.
7Red Sports Alive and Kicking Despite Reported BetIslands Purchase
A representative for 7Red Sports insists his company has nothing to do with beleaguered BetIsland and it is business as usual.
An individual representing himself as the owner of now defunct BetIslands.com announced earlier in the month that his sportsbook had just purchased 7Red Sports.
William Hill Acquires Sportingbet: Expands Into Australia
LONDON - (Reuters) - William Hill, Britain's largest bookmaker, expanded into the large Australian gambling market when it and partner GVC Holdings agreed a 485 million pound ($789 million) deal for Sportingbet on Thursday.
William Hill is paying 454 million pounds for its share of the deal - giving it Sportingbet's Australian operation and an option to acquire its Spanish business.
Smaller partner GVC will take on the remaining businesses, which are in countries where regulation is less clear cut and investment risks are higher as a consequence.
Breaking News: Online Gambling Bill to Receive Final Approval Today
ATLANTIC CITY — (Associated Press) - New Jersey lawmakers are expected to give final approval Thursday (December 20, 2012) to a bill legalizing Internet gambling within the state's borders.
Defense Rests in High Profile Philadelphia Mob Trial
PHILADELPHIA (Associated Press) — They won’t be going home for Christmas, but several accused mobsters appeared upbeat Wednesday as their racketeering trial in Philadelphia nears an end.
BetCRIS.com Announces Major Acquisition
San Jose, Costa Rica -- BetCRIS.com, one of the leaders in the online gaming industry, announced the acquisition of all BookMaker.eu non-US accounts.
888Sport Stops Taking Sports Bets From Australia
888Sports.com announced on Tuesday it will no longer be taking sports bets from those customers residing in Australia. The company will continue to offer online poker to those living in Australia.
Affiliates of 888Sport.com received the following email:
Federal Judge Wants Leagues to Show Potential for ‘Damage’ by NJ Sports Betting
A Federal judge will decide Friday (December 21, 2012) whether the professional sports leagues and NCAA have legal standing to bring a suit against the state of New Jersey, which has announced its intention to begin licensing sports betting operations the early part of next month. New Jersey. Governor Chris Christie earlier in the year signed into law a measure that would legalize sports betting in the Garden State.
Antigua Disappointed with WTO ‘Nonaction’ Against US re Online Gambling Dispute
GENEVA, Switzerland – Antigua and Barbuda has told the World Trade Organization (WTO) that it is disappointed that it has not been allowed to raise its ongoing dispute with the United States on Internet gambling, despite the matter being before the world body for many years.
Antigua and Barbuda’s High Commissioner to London, Carl Roberts, addressing the WTO Dispute Settlement Body on Monday, said that the Baldwin Spencer administration had submitted to the WTO Secretariat a request for the matter to be included on the agenda for deliberation.
BetIslands.com, EZ Street and 7RedSports.com to Shut Down: 'Money Man' Pulls Out
SBRForum.com confirmed Tuesday morning what many hard core sports bettors already feared, that BetIslands.com will be shutting down and stiffing its relatively small but high end customer base.
Sports Bettors Fear the Worst as BetIslands Payout Issues Mount
Sports bettors were on edge following reports that tiny BetIslands.com may be on its way to shutting down.
Gambling Industry Will be Hit Hardest by Fiscal Cliff
LAS VEGAS (Associated Press) One of the nation's top credit rating agencies is warning that the gambling industry will be among the hardest hit if the White House and Congress fail to avert the so-called "fiscal cliff."
Moody's Investors Service issued a report Monday saying the gaming, automobile and lodging industries will suffer the most from the across-the-board spending cuts and tax increases that will result if budget negotiations stall.
Moody's says the gambling sector would suffer disproportionally because it is "entirely" dependent on discretionary spending.
New Jersey Online Gambling Bill Passes in Assembly
The New Jersey Assembly on Monday passed a bill that would legalize online gambling for the state’s nearly 9 million residents. A final vote is due in the state Senate on Thursday. Governor Chris Christie has up to 45 days in which to sign the bill once it comes out of Senate.
The final vote was 48 yes, 24 no and 4 abstain.
Black Chip Poker Payouts: Some Now Coming in Under a Week
Good news for customers of Black Chip Poker awaiting payouts. With the move to the Winning Poker Network, a few BCP customers have begun reporting payments in under a week’s time.
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Doc Sports Head Morris “Doc” Moseman Passes Away
One of the legendary sports handicappers, Wisconsin-based Morris “Doc” Moseman, passed away over the weekend. Moseman died peacefully at the University of Wisconsin Hospital with his family by his side.
Judge To Ask Jury About Slaying Amid Philadelphia Mob Trial
PHILADELPHIA (Associated Press) — A judge plans to ask jurors about a suspected mob-linked slaying that took place Wednesday, just hours after prosecutors wrapped up a mob racketeering case.
Fifty-year-old victim Gino DiPietro has been mentioned in the two-month trial of alleged Philadelphia mob boss Joseph Ligambi and six others.
Dismal Outlook for Atlantic City Casinos Good for Online Gambling Prospects
The New Jersey state Assembly is set to vote Monday on a measure that would legalize online gambling. The measure is expected to move through the Assembly and Senate without problem as there is little opposition this second go-around.
DOJ Forfeits $7 Million in Proceeds From One of First Online Gambling Sites WWTS
The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia issued a consent order of forfeiture today ordering the civil forfeiture of $6,976,924 traced to international money laundering of the proceeds from an offshore Internet gambling operation that illegally targeted U.S. residents, announced Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division and Richard Weber, Chief of the Internal Revenue Service-Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI).
Harry Reid Concedes Federal Online Poker Bill Out for 2012
LAS VEGAS (Associated Press) -- Nevada Sen. Harry Reid is declaring congressional efforts to legalize Internet poker dead for the year.
The Senate Democratic Majority Leader said Friday that proponents of an online gambling bill are out of time as the legislative session draws to a close.
Reid says he's disappointed by lawmakers' failure to reach a deal to legalize and regulate interstate gambling online.
He says he'll take up the effort again next session, along with Nevada's Republican Sen. Dean Heller.
Playboy Teams Up With Amaya Gaming for Online Poker Site
The iconic Playboy brand will once again enter the online gambling market, this time through a partnership with Montreal-based Amaya Gaming.
Playboy had previously operated an online casino in parts of Europe using the Cryptologic software platform
