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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.
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
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.
US 3rd Circuit's Ruling Against Delaware Sports Betting
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UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS
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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
Delaware Sports Betting: Single-Game Bets Were a Risky Gambit
By CRIS BARRISH The News Journal
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.
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
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.Argentina May Legalize Online Gambling
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.
Delaware May Have Other Options With Sports Betting
I'm still on my magical mystery tour of Vegas and last night I was hanging at the Mandalay Bay with two guys who have a vested interest in what happened in Delaware yesterday: Joe Brennan, chairman
Casino Attacks Continue in Australia
Unfortunately more serious casino news out of Australia.
Delaware Moves Forward on Sports Betting
By Suzette Parmley and Joelle Farrell, Philadelphia Inquirer
Pro Gambling Groups Pour Millions Into Massachusetts
Pro-gambling groups are ramping up their lobbying efforts in Massachusetts as lawmakers weigh whether to adopt slot machines, casino gambling, or a combination of both.
Canada to Offer Legal Online Casino Gambling
The British Columbia Lottery Corporation will begin offering its residents a range of online games including blackjack, roulette and poker, via PlayNow.com
Gaming Attorneys Shocked by Complete Delaware Turnaround
By Maureen Milford, The News Journal
MGM Mirage and Chinese Organized Crime
The Daily News has reported that one of six bidders to run a Las Vegas-style video slots emporium in Queens has ties to Chinese organized crime.
Sports Leagues Challenge Extent of Delaware's Exemption
America's major sports leagues, in new court papers, are challenging the state's contention that Congress intended to allow Delaware to expand its sports betting options.
In advance of Monday's showdown before the U.S. 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals, the leagues' lawyers filed a brief arguing that Delaware's exemption from a 1992 federal ban on sports betting did not give the state carte blanche to offer bets on single games or sports other than pro football.
Miss Australia 2009 Rachael Finch Favorite to Win
Australia will be betting big this weekend, but not on any major sporting event. Miss Australia 2009 Rachael Finch is the favorite to win this year's Miss Universe competition and she's getting p
USA Today Editorial: Two Opposing Views on State Wagering
Our view on legalized gambling: Cash-strapped states bet on a bad hand
Plans to legalize sports wagers and add video poker carry social costs.
Sports Leagues Can’t Tell States What To Do
Delaware, and eventually New Jersey, should have the right to OK or turn down sports betting.
Dorfman: Why Shouldn't NJ Have Sports Betting?
by Sid Dorfman/For the Star-Ledger
18 Year Olds May Be Allowed to Play Slots in Ohio
The Ohio Lottery Commission was voting on Monday to determine whether 18 year olds will be able to play slot machines at seven horse-racing tracks. Additionally a decision will be made as to whet
Delaware Responds to Suit Over Sports Betting
By Sean O'Sullivan, The News Journal
State Opposes Appeal of Betting Ruling
By SEAN O'SULLIVAN
The News Journal
Attorneys for the state of Delaware formally responded to the emergency effort to stop sports betting before it starts.
They charge the four national sports leagues and the National Collegiate Athletic Association have "not shown exceptional circumstances" exist to justify having the U.S. 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals step in.
James Packer Shocks With Surprise Resignation
Carolyn Cummins, Sydney Morning Herald
Va. Gambler Pleads Guilty to $400K Fraud Scheme
LYNCHBURG, VA. (Associated Press) - A Lynchburg man has pleaded guilty to charges related to a Ponzi scheme that prosecutors say cost about 19 investors a total of more than $400,000.
Poker Invading England
Poker is officially invading England. Over the course of the next 6 weeks, the World Series of Poker Europe is set to kick off as well as PokerStars' EPT-London event In addition to those enormously anticipated events, another prestigious tournament will be taking place as well as the first-ever English Poker Open will be held.
Australian Casino Employees Try To Cover Up Scam
JUPITERS Casino bosses tried to cover up a $5.7m fraud at the venue and white-anted police investigations into the seven-year scam, a court heard.
PPA Supports Appeal to Colorado Supreme Court
Washington, DC (August 12, 2009) -The Poker Players Alliance (PPA), the leading poker grassroots advocacy group with more than one million members nationwide and more than 13,000 i
