Gambling

Indicted Billionaire Allen Stanford Owes in Gambling Debts

Online gambling websites the world over breathed a sigh of relief upon learning that billionaire Allen Stanford's bank in Antigua had been shut down. That's because none of them had any money the

Submitted by C Costigan on, Wed, 09/02/2009 - 23:18

Delaware Sports Betting Conflict? Judges From NJ, PA

Following news this past week that an appeals court had found that Delaware sports betting violates current federal law, questions now focus on two of the judges who helped render the decisions.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Wed, 09/02/2009 - 11:57

iMEGA Response to UIGEA Decision

The US 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) of 2006, rejecting arguments that the law was vague and intruded on individual privacy rights.

Submitted by on, Tue, 09/01/2009 - 22:20

Barney Frank on Legalized State Online Gambling

Much of the talk this summer has focused on both Delaware and New Jersey's efforts to legalize sports betting. In the case of New Jersey, the idea would be to bet online. Delaware was dealt a s

Submitted by C Costigan on, Tue, 09/01/2009 - 21:40

Daniel Tzvetkoff's V8 Supercar for Sale

FALLEN information technology tycoon Daniel Tzvetkoff's V8 Supercar is covered in SuperGP stickers ready for the Gold Coast's premier four-day racing carnival in October.

Submitted by on, Tue, 09/01/2009 - 12:44

Breaking: UIGEA Challenge Ruling In, States Have Burden

While a 3^rd Circuit Court has upheld the Unlawful Internet Gaming Enforcement Act (UIGEA) as law, the Court has effectively now placed the burden on states making this decision somewhat

Submitted by C Costigan on, Tue, 09/01/2009 - 10:28

Smart Live Affiliates No More As They Cut Off Relationship

Yet another online gambling affiliate program has cut ties with its affiliate partners and Gambling911.com now fears this will turn into a growing trend unless there is a cohesive effort to stop th

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Tue, 09/01/2009 - 09:44

Daniel Tzvetkoff Running Payovation?

Fresh off his stint scamming numerous online gambling companies, Gambling911.com is now learning that Daniel Tzvetkoff is reportedly running a new online payment solutions company, Payovation.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mon, 08/31/2009 - 22:52

Online Gambling: Daniel Tzvetkoff Back in Business?

TALK abounds that fallen youthful internet king Daniel Tzvetkoff may be back in business.

Submitted by on, Mon, 08/31/2009 - 18:11

US 3rd Circuit's Ruling Against Delaware Sports Betting

PRECEDENTIAL

UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS

FOR THE THIRD CIRCUIT

No. 09-3297

Submitted by on, Mon, 08/31/2009 - 13:55

Pro Leagues, NCAA Resist State Efforts for Sports Betting

By Michael McCarthy and A.J. Perez, USA TODAY

Submitted by on, Mon, 08/31/2009 - 11:53

Online Poker: Barney Frank Appalled by US Attorney Actions

Congressman Barney Frank has expressed outrage over actions taken by the US Attorneys Office in the Southern District of New York in recent months. In June, that office seized nearly $40 million

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mon, 08/31/2009 - 11:33

Illegal bookmaker Approached Australian Ashes Player

A suspected illegal bookmaker is accused of approaching an Australian Ashes player after the second Test at Lord's, according to Jamie Pandaram reporting for

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Mon, 08/31/2009 - 11:10

Delaware Sports Betting: Single-Game Bets Were a Risky Gambit

By CRIS BARRISH The News Journal

Submitted by on, Sun, 08/30/2009 - 21:26

Argentina Wants Online Gambling Legalized

BUENOS AIRES -(Dow Jones)- The Argentine government is working on plans to allow online gambling throughout the country, presidential Cabinet Chief Anibal Fernandez said Wednesday.

Submitted by on, Sun, 08/30/2009 - 21:13

PartyGaming Claims US Legal Issues Gave It Advantage

PartyGaming's settlement of its US liabilities has given it an advantage over rivals in the consolidation of the online gambling market, according to Jim Ryan, chief executive.

The operator of PartyPoker followed up its $105m (£64.4m) settlement with the US Department of Justice in April with a £72m cash purchase in July of online bingo website Cashcade from Independent News & Media, beating a bid from 888. It paid £12.3m for the World Poker Tour.

Submitted by on, Sun, 08/30/2009 - 09:04

Online Poker Funds Will Remain Seized: Judge Throws Out Case

U.S. District Judge Jeffrey Miller in San Diego denied a bid Thursday by lawyers for the company, Account Services Inc., and the Poker Players Alliance to return the money.

On June 2, the US Attorney's Office in Manhattan seized approximately $40 million in funds belonging to Full Tilt Poker and PokerStars, the two largest online poker rooms. Some of that money was being transferred through Account Services, Inc.

After filing a motion asking for return of the funds, the US Attorney's Office issued an indictment against Account Services owner Douglas Rennick.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sat, 08/29/2009 - 12:30

Finance Ministry Wants Tax on Internet Gambling Sites

According to a report in Friday's edition of AM Costa Rica, the financial ministry is about to present to the legislature a bill to regulate online casino

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Fri, 08/28/2009 - 12:35

PKR Poker: Affiliates Have Nothing to Fear

PKR has said affiliates have "nothing to worry about" after not being able to log in to the PKR.com affiliate site or receive payments for more than a week.

Concerns were raised by affiliates this week, some of them due thousands of pounds from the poker site, after their PKR log in PKR has said affiliates have "nothing to worry about" after not being able to log in to the PKR.com affiliate site or receive payments for more than a week.

Submitted by on, Fri, 08/28/2009 - 10:46

PartyGaming First Year Revenues Drop

LONDON (Reuters) - Online gambling group PartyGaming (PRTY.L: Quote, Profile, Research) said first-half revenue fell a fifth due to adverse currency movements, competitive pressures and the consume

Submitted by on, Fri, 08/28/2009 - 09:46

Delaware Sports-Betting Violates U.S. Law, Court Says

BY JEF FEELEY & PHIL MILFORD, BLOOMBERG

THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2009Delaware's plan to introduce single- game sports betting violates U.S.

Submitted by on, Fri, 08/28/2009 - 00:29