Gambling

Online Gambling Disaster Avoided in Midst of Stanford Bank Debacle

Unscrupulous payment processors, stringent new U.S. banking laws and one man's religious position related to gambling may have been enough to avert a catastrophe in the online gambling sector.

The industry it seems has learned from past mistakes not to keep all its eggs in one basket, a good thing considering Antigua's largest bank may be on the verge of folding.  Assets are now frozen in Stanford International Bank following an FBI investigation.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Feb/19/2009

Another NRL Club Partners Up With Bookmaker

The South Sydney Rabbitohs are pleased to announce a new corporate partnership with Betezy.com.au Thursday.

Submitted by Guest on, Feb/19/2009

Poker Pro David Williams Goes From Grey to Gay

The grannies I've loved before won't go down without a fight...even if their little stud muffin was photographed kissing the latest Playboy model.

Submitted by Jenny Woo on, Feb/18/2009

Doyle Brunson: His Furnace Still Burns With Desire

Here it is Sunday night and I thought I would be on my way to the Commerce Tournament in Los Angeles.

Submitted by Guest on, Feb/17/2009

iPhones and Casino Blackjack Card Counting

Ten years ago who would have guessed we would be taking photographs with cell phones?  Now it seems the iPhone is being used for something quite clever - casino Blackjack card counting.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Feb/17/2009

Antigua Sees Opportunity in White Listing

Antigua and Barbuda should take full advantage of the opportunities made available from last year's UK white listing, according to Chief Executive Officer of Technical Systems Testing (TST), Salim

Submitted by Guest on, Feb/17/2009

Poker Pro Casts Black Magic Spell Over Aubrey O’Day

One time Danity Kane diva, Aubrey O'Day, was seen partying it up with poker pro David Williams this past weekend, putting to rest rumors that she is bi-sexual. 

Submitted by Jenny Woo on, Feb/16/2009

Poker Pro David Williams Gets It On With Aubrey O’Day

It seems that poker pro David Williams has dumped the old ladies and is starting to "date" girls his own age.  Notorious for appearing in a "granny foot fetish" video billed as

Submitted by Jenny Woo on, Feb/16/2009

Republican Senator Jon Kyl Pork: Good for Port Security

In a briefing with several of his colleagues, Republican Arizona Senator Jon Kyl called the Obama Economic Stimulus bill "a stinking, bloated, quivering pile of liberal pork."  Yet amaz

Submitted by C Costigan on, Feb/16/2009

Stabbing Suspect is Sister of Poker Pro

A Montana woman who was arrested for stabbing a man is the sister of professional poker player Jesse Petrakis, PokerHelper.com has learned exclusively.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Feb/16/2009

TAB Chiefs Under Fire in Bribe Allegations

Reports have surfaced that TAB chiefs could be in some serious trouble over allegations they bribed government officials.

In an extraordinary move, the Department of Internal Affairs has launched an investigation into New Zealand Racing Board figures - which means that the government department charged with policing the pokie industry could prosecute employees of a quasi-government agency, New Zealand's Star Times reported on Sunday.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Feb/14/2009

NHL No Problem With Players Promoting Online Poker

David Banes of the Vancouver Sun on Saturday questioned hockey star Mats Sundin's

Submitted by C Costigan on, Feb/14/2009

Law Enforcement Probe Online Poker Room

An American online poker room that went out of business last year is being investigated by police.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Feb/13/2009

Poker Site Leaders Losing Their Edge

Most online poker players are familiar with online training sites. Sites such as CardRunners and StoxPoker offer online videos for members who pay for the content in hopes of learning from the winning ways of top online poker players.  While thousands of customers have learned a great deal from these training sites, it seems that the site's founders have seen their win rates slashed dramatically and the poker forums are buzzing with speculation as to why this is the case.

Submitted by Guest on, Feb/12/2009

Duplicate Poker Owes Affiliates $487,500

On November 11,2008, we notified creditors that Duplicate (2007) Inc. (Duplicate or the Company) executed a Trust Mortgage (the Trust) on October 28, 2008, which granted a security interest in all of the Company?s assets to our firm, McTevia & Associates, LLC, as Trustee for the benefit of creditors (the ?Trustee?).  The Trust provides that a claims process be established so that all creditors are treated equally under the priorities established in liquidations under the United States Bankruptcy Code.

Submitted by Guest on, Feb/12/2009

FBI Agent Breaks Down Poker Cheat Russ Hamilton Video

WickeChopsPoker.com had former FBI agent and current WSOP Academy instructor Joe Navarro take a look at

Submitted by Guest on, Feb/11/2009

Kentucky Wants Fill Up to the Max in Online Gambling Case

The commonwealth of Kentucky and its attorneys refuse to go down without a fight.  On Wednesday, they filed a Motion for Leave to File Brief Exceeding Page Limitations.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Feb/11/2009

Las Vegas Mayor Wants Apology From Obama

Las Vegas' colorful mayor, Oscar Goodman, wants President Barack Obama to apologize for saying that companies shouldn't visit Las Vegas using tax payers money.

"What's a better place, as I say, than for them to come here," Goodman told KLAS-TV. "And to change their mind and to go someplace else and to cancel _ and at the suggestion of the president of the United States _ that's outrageous."

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Feb/11/2009

Under $500 Round Trip to Amsterdam for CAC?

Ticonderoga Ventures, Inc.

Submitted by Guest on, Feb/10/2009

GoDaddy.com Now The Friend of Poker?

It seems like only yesterday the online gambling was fighting to keep 141 domain names from being seized by the commonwealth of Kentucky.  Thanks to an impressive effort by the The Interactive Med

Submitted by C Costigan on, Feb/10/2009

Online Betting in Spain Could be Preempted Another Year

The Spanish Association of Internet Bettors (Aedapi) estimates that the benefits for the companies that operate in this sector exceeded the 200 million euros.

Submitted by Guest on, Feb/10/2009

A-Rod Likes She-Males? The Oddsmakers Love A-Rod

One of my fellow Cubanos, the great Perez Hilton, brought up a little ditty that was out there two years back when A-Rod (Alex Rodriguez) was caught frolicking around in strip clubs. 

Perez reported the following: "(A-Rod) likes the she-male, muscular type" says a stripper at a club once frequented by Rodriguez. "They brought me up to the champagne room one time. I spun around once and that was it. I'm not his type."

So does this mean that Yours Truly might be able to score a home run with A-Rod?

Submitted by Sparky Collins on, Feb/09/2009

Australian Censor Celebrates Safer Internet Day 2009

Protect our kids.  Protect our pets.  Protect ourselves from ourselves.   This may be the message that Australia is trying to convey in recent months as some in government atte

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Feb/09/2009

Bookmaker Not Hurt by Recession: Opening 80 More Shops

Paddy Power, Ireland's biggest bookmaker, plans to expand into Scotland with the opening of 80 more shops by 2011 with a stg£16m investment.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Feb/09/2009

Online Gambling and the Economy: The Media Stimulus

Throughout these trying times, Gambling911.com will be highlighting ways in which a fully legalized online gambling industry can help to stimulate the U.S.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Feb/08/2009

Michael Phelps Might Need to Become a Poker Pro… Fast!

Olympic gold medalist swimmer, Michael Phelps, was dropped by one sponsor this past week following the fallout of his "marijuana" usage at a party this past fall.

Kellogg Co became the first major consumer firm to terminate an endorsement relationship with Michael Phelps. The world's largest cereal maker said on Thursday it would not extend a contract with Phelps, who won 8 gold medals at the Beijing Olympics last summer.  The company said the Phelps "bong incident" was inconsistent with its public image.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Feb/08/2009

Poker Pro Layne Flack Gets Heat: Plays Golf With The Devil

Back in December, poker pro Layne Flack implied poker legend, Doyle Brunson, may have bought his earlier World Series of Poker bracelets.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Feb/08/2009

No Predators at This Year’s LA County Sheriff’s Dept Poker Classic

The sheriffs have learned their lesson.

Finally.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Feb/07/2009

Lakers vs. Celtics Draws Huge Ratings: Heavy Betting

The Los Angeles Lakers vs.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Feb/06/2009

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