Regional News
Regional News
Harrah’s Could Take Over Foxwoods Casino Project in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Inquirer is reporting that casino giant Harrah’s could take over the troubled Foxwoods Casino along the Delaware waterfront in South Philadelphia.Online Gaming Could Mean $500 Million Jackpot for Ontario Coffers
Robert Benzie, The Star (Ontario)
PartyPoker Beats Full Tilt Poker….In France
With France opening its market to online poker sites, PokerScout.com is now separating the French domains in its monitoring of “real cash” players rankings.
No Online Poker Cash Games in Italy Until Winter
The market in Italy is about to open up for online poker players but it may be a couple more months until cash players can take advantage.
The review of the draft decree by the European Commission and the other EU Member States will last three months up to 15 October 2010, and, if it is not challenged during this period, the draft decree will be approved shortly after this date, according to eGaming Review Magazine.
Crown Casino Ferrari Thief Gets Jail
Australian casino news keeps coming thick and fast. Crown Casino, the crown in the jewel of Aussie casino king James Packer, experienced a dash of The Fast And The Furious a few months back in a rare Ferrari theft incident that attracted worldwide headlines. Media Man and Gambling911 put you in the drivers seat with this Pink Panther meets Naked Gun and Heist calamity, which has finally seen the daring thief behind bars...
Australian Casino And Political News August 8, 2010
Australia shows no sign of loosing its top spot as both a casino, online casino and political hotbed. The upcoming federal election, anti Internet filter forum, sweet casino deals and revamp to many of Australia's land based casinos adds further fuel to the fire. Media Man and Gambling911 follows the campaign trail, dodging and weaving around the Aussie casino wars with another jam packed report for your culinary delight...
Queensland - Tabcorp Playing Political And Tourism Card: $600m Tourism Boost For 1000 Pokies?...
A Victory For Internet Censorship In Australia
There will not be any Web filtering in Australia, at least not in the foreseeable future.
Cyprus: Gambling Ban Bill Nears Completion
A DRAFT bill designed to ban online gambling will likely be sent to the European Commission next week and should be voted into law before the end of the year.
Las Vegas Sands Corp Booming Asia Business: Shares Rise 2.3 Percent
Shares in Las Vegas Sands Corp (LVS.N) posted a better-than-expected quarterly profit last week thanks to its new Singapore resort and gambling in Macau.
Sands, whose shares rose 2.3 percent in morning trading, earned 17 cents a share in the second quarter after adjusting for one-time items. Analysts on average expected 9 cents a share, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S.
Net revenue rose nearly 51 percent to $1.59 billion.
"They had a monster quarter," said Sanford Bernstein analyst Janet Brashear.
Sen. R. Wright (CA) Supports PASPA Lawsuit for Sports Betting in NJ
California may benefit from legalizing sports betting, state senator says
Online Gambling Bill Disastrous For Families Says Congressman
An Idaho Congressman has lashed out at his opponent for supporting an online gambling legalization initiative.
Gambling News for Australia, Asia Pacific (July 30, 2010)
Readers er punters, another huge news week for gambling in the Australian - Asia Pacific including New Zealand region. Aussie's and Kiwi's rejoice at the PartyGaming - bwin deal, Australia's most dangerous casino named, Kiwi in Hong Kong poker sting, Star City Casino gunman awaiting sentencing, under age gambling probe on cards and more. heat. Media Man and Gambling911 play Pink Panther and Cluedo with this exciting and newsy Asia Pacific news round up...
Jupiters Hotel and Casino Gold Coast: Australia's Most Dangerous? World Dangerous List...
Australia’s Most Dangerous Casino: The Conrad Hotel and Casino
Australian land based casino and pubs, clubs and hotels have a bit of a reputation as not exactly totally safe places to hang out. Some of the dangers of land based casinos in Australia were touched on in the Productivity Report into gaming, but new findings further back this up with the Gold's Coast's Jupiters getting the most heat. Media Man and Gambling911 bring in the bodyguards with bullet proof vests, baton sticks and plastic handcuffs at the ready with this special report...
Cyprus Government Moves to End Online Gambling
By George Psyllides, Cyprus Mail
France Online Poker Rooms Show Great Potential
Who would have known that online poker in France was so popular, especially being that, up until recently, it was pretty much illegal.
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie: Legalized Sports Betting No Priority?
Full Tilt Poker, PKR Land Online Poker Licenses in France
New York Times: States Addicted to Gambling
The New York Times featuring a report Monday regarding individual states desire to boost their economies through gambling, New Jersey included.
Australian Gambling News July 25, 2010
Readers er punters, the Australian connection between casinos, gaming and politics had never been so hot. Aussie politicians and campaigners continue to battle for your mind (and vote), headlines and the whole box and dice. Media Man and Gambling911 deliver the uncensored news (full strength caffeine in Google speak) you need to know, not always what you want to hear. Here's your weekend fix my friends...
James Packer Family Spotted In Barcelona...
