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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, Mar/02/2011

Tingle: Australia Gambling With Legal Eagles And Politics

Submitted by Greg Tingle on, Mar/02/2011

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.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mar/01/2011

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.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Feb/28/2011

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.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Feb/28/2011

If “Shrink’ Book is to be Legit, It must Address These Issues

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Feb/27/2011

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.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Feb/27/2011

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.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Feb/26/2011

Sin City Sydney: Darling Habour Gets Star City Rub

Submitted by Greg Tingle on, Feb/24/2011

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. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Feb/24/2011

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.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Feb/24/2011

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.

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Feb/23/2011

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.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Feb/23/2011

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

Submitted by Guest on, Feb/23/2011

BarBot Slot Machine Dispenses Drinks

Submitted by Guest on, Feb/23/2011

Aussie Pokie Reforms To Cost Australian Clubs 100M Plus

Submitted by Greg Tingle on, Feb/22/2011

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.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Feb/22/2011

Sin City Sydney: Kings Cross Gambling On Real Life Underbelly

Submitted by Greg Tingle on, Feb/22/2011

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

Submitted by Guest on, Feb/22/2011

Gov. Chris Christie Extension : Gaming in Waiting

Submitted by Payton on, Feb/21/2011

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