Gambling

Harry Reid Still Working On Internet Gambling Bill After All

Harry Reid has not folded in regard to his attempts at trying to pass a bill that would legalize Internet gambling, specifically Web card rooms, in the United States.

Despite a report by the Las Vegas Sun late Wednesday, the Wall Street Journal came out a few hours later confirming that the Senate Majority Leader was “still working on the Internet gambling bill”.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Dec/08/2010

Harry Reid Drops Online Poker Draft Legislation From Agenda

Submitted by C Costigan on, Dec/08/2010

Bookmaker Mazhar Majeed Served With Legal Notice

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Dec/08/2010

Wikileaks: Gambling With Australian Laws?

Submitted by Greg Tingle on, Dec/07/2010

Asian and Australia Gambling Market Could Surpass US in 2014

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Dec/07/2010

Legal Online Gambling a Windfall For Vegas?

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Dec/07/2010

Legalized Online Poker 15 Month “Blackout” Period Has Players In Uproar

No online poker for 15 months following passage of a law that would legalize the activity in the United States?

Don’t count on it!

Submitted by C Costigan on, Dec/06/2010

Tingle: Casino And Pokie Palace Attacks Continue Down Under

Submitted by Greg Tingle on, Dec/06/2010

The Harry Reid Double Down On Internet Gambling

Submitted by C Costigan on, Dec/06/2010

Australian NRL Footy Star Brad Murray Recorded Placing Bet

Submitted by Greg Tingle on, Dec/05/2010

Kerry Packer Aussie Legend Live On Via Art And TV

Submitted by Greg Tingle on, Dec/05/2010

Online Gambling Bill Being Pushed For Lame Duck Session

Submitted by C Costigan on, Dec/04/2010

Tingle: Australian Clubs, Pubs, Gaming Biz At War With Gvt

Submitted by Greg Tingle on, Dec/03/2010

Tingle: Mildura Jewel Casino: Impossible Dream?

Submitted by Greg Tingle on, Dec/03/2010

Loto-Quebec Open For Business Amidst Controversy

The much anticipated Loto-Quebec has opened for business in the Canadian province. 

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Dec/03/2010

Harry Reid, Las Vegas Casinos Backing Online Poker Bill

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is currently circulating a bill that would legalize online poker.   Its supporters include the major Las Vegas casinos.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Dec/02/2010

Did Gambling Debts Play Part In Broncos Kenny McKinley Suicide?

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Dec/02/2010

Tingle: Australians Betting Over $1bn Online Gaming

Submitted by Greg Tingle on, Dec/02/2010

Australian Casino Wars: Star City Official Opening

Submitted by Greg Tingle on, Dec/02/2010

No More OTB in NYC? Last Minute Reprieve Could Happen

OTB or Off Track Betting has announced it will cease to exist in New York City as of this Friday December 3, 2010. But could the troubled 40-year-old betting firm get a last minute reprieve?

Senate Democratic Leader John Sampson of Brooklyn will be calling the Senate back into session on Tuesday in order to consider a bill that would save the OTB.  Any shutdown would result in 800 employees losing their jobs.

New York Governor David Paterson has also stepped in to try and find a last minute solution.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Dec/02/2010

Secret Plan to Legalize Online Gambling Comes Under Scrutiny

Submitted by C Costigan on, Dec/02/2010

Lucky Chances Casino Sues to Keep Fight Videos Off YouTube

A Colma, California card room, Lucky Chances Casino, has filed suit to keep casino fight videos off of YouTube.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Dec/02/2010

Edmonton Casino Murderers Convicted

Two men have been convicted in the second degree murder and assault of Mohamed Ali Ibrahim, a Somali national who was living in Edmonton, Canada.

Submitted by Guest on, Dec/01/2010

2014 Super Bowl in New Jersey Could Be Huge For State Sports Betting

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Dec/01/2010

Montreal Arsons Tied To Mob Turf Wars

A recent spate of arsons occurring at Montreal cafes and other businesses have been tied to the local mob, according to police.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Dec/01/2010

Betfair Accused of Robbing Hundreds of People Through “Happy Hour” Promo

The largest betting exchange in Europe, Betfair, has been accused of “robbing” players during a recent online casino “Happy Hour” promotion.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Dec/01/2010

IMG Worldwide Chairman Gambled on College Sports While Representing Coaches

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Dec/01/2010

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