Gambling Companies
Gambling Companies, Gambling Stocks
Online Poker News: Pitbull Poker Fight Gets Ugly
An article appearing on the Gambling911.com website this week involving Pitbull Poker and allegations that the online poker room is somehow using a "super user" account to manipulate play
Playtech Boss Dating Leonardo DiCaprio Ex
Bar Rafaeli, former girlfriend of Leonardo DiCaprio, is now reportedly dating Teddy Sagi. He is the founder of online gambling software firm. Playtech, and the 30th richest man in Israel according to Forbes Magazine. She is among the hottest models in Israel and appeared on the cover of the 2009 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue.
William Hill, Ladbrokes Lose Turf TV Legal Fight
The Court of Appeal has dismissed a case brought by Britain's leading bookmakers against the operators of half the country's racecourses over the screening of live race coverage.
Bookmakers William Hill, Ladbrokes and Bookmakers' Afternoon Gaming Services had claimed that Turf TV, run by Alphameric Gaming and Racecourse Media Services Ltd (RMS), itself owned by companies representing 31 of Britain's 59 racecourses, was the product of an illegal cartel under both UK and European competition law.
Stations Casino Files for Bankruptcy
Las Vegas-based Station Casinos Inc. filed for bankruptcy protection Tuesday, making it the latest casualty in the recession-wracked gambling industry.
William Hill Prepares for Tax Fight, Move Off Shore
William Hill is understood to be ready to move its online sports and phone betting operations offshore within the next few weeks.
The betting giant already has a division based in Gibraltar for its online gaming operations and recently moved about 90 staff there and to its other offices in Malta, Israel, Bulgaria and the Philippines as it positions itself for the international market.
A company source said any plans to move to an offshore location would be determined by company strategy rather than tax reasons.
Bill Would Tax Costa Rica Based Online Gambling Sites
Every few years the Costa Rican government comes up with a novel plan to either tax or license online gambling firms operating in that Central American nation. Each time, the attempt has failed.
Playtech Warning Hits William Hill
Gaming stocks are taking a pasting after a gloomy update from Playtech, which supplies software to the gambling industry.
Playtech's shares have slumped 93p to 359.25p - a 20% decline - as it said it expected full year earnings to be lower than expected. It said this was partly due to the general economic weakness, but in particular to a slower than expected start for its online betting joint venture with William Hill. Playtech took a 29% stake in the business last October.
Online Poker: Bodog Fights Off Betfair
With Betfair's cherished sponsorship of the World Series of Poker Europe heading into its third year, the otherwise powerhouse company has had a tough time translating this affiliation into a succe
PartyGaming Buys Rival
PARTYGAMING yesterday confirmed that it has clinched a £100m deal for the owner of bingo website foxybingo.com, Cashcade.
Woo Interviews Harrah’s Interactive Entertainment CEO Mitch Garber
I recently had an opportunity to sit down with the CEO of Harrah's new division, Harrah's Interactive Entertainment. His name is Mitch Garber and if the name rings a bell, it probably should. F
Mitch Garber: Harrah’s Won’t Make Same Mistakes MGM Made Online
In an interview to be published on the Gambling911.com website Wednesday, Harrah's Interactive Entertainment's new CEO, Mitch Garber, reassured that his company's move into the European online gamb
Aristocrat Leisure Appoints New Executive Team
Gaming machine maker Aristocrat Leisure has announced a new executive team, and the retirement of two current senior executives.
Absolute Poker Signs Lacey Jones
Less than two weeks after bringing poker superstar Matt Vengrin on board as its newest pro, Absolute Poker's pro lineup is looking hotter than ever.
World Poker Tour Up For Sale Reports Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal on Monday featured a story that claimed "It was a good bet that the World Poker Tour is up for Sale".
Odds Look Good For Gamblers
Javier Espinoza, Forbes.com
LONDON -- Despite warmer weather and tough economic conditions, sofa spuds are still playing high rollers in virtual casinos. On Thursday online gaming firm PartyGaming, reportedly a takeover target of Nasdaq-listed rival Gigamedia, saw a jump in shares as much a 7% after it said trading in the second quarter has been robust with revenues in line with the first quarter.
Full Tilt Poker Gets Pitified: Software Complaints Mount
Full Tilt Poker, the world's second largest online poker room, has been issued a warning by the popular online gamblin
Nelly Rocks PokerStars Party
PokerStars.net, the world's largest poker site, hosted the biggest party of World Series at Rain Nightclub in the Palms Hotel and Casino resort in Las Vegas.
Online Poker: Cereus and OnGame Duke it Out
The Cereus Network and OnGame Poker have both been going back and forth taking over the coveted number 5 spot of most t
Online Sportsbook Bodog to Rate Itself as Part of New Website
Gambling911.com has learned that fledgling online sportsbook Bodog.com plans to launch a website that rates other online sportsbooks.
PartyGaming Second Quarter Revenue Flat
LONDON (Dow Jones)--U.K.-listed gambling group PartyGaming PLC (PRTY.LN) said Thursday that revenue was flat in the second quarter from the previous quarter, following falls in poker and sports bet
Centrebet Expects Strong Growth in Coming Year
Teresa Ooi, The Australian
Mohegan Sun, Foxwoods Launch Ad Campaign Targeting New Jersey
TAMARA AUDI, Wall Street Journal
Paddy Power One Step Closer to Entering US Market
The Irish Examiner reported Tuesday that Ireland's biggest - and the United Kingdom's third largest - bookmaker, Paddy Power, is now poised to enter the lucrative U.S.
NordicBet to Partner with Ivobank
Norway's most popular Internet-based gaming site, NordicBet.com, announced today that it is partnering with UK-based Ivoban
Online Poker: Costigan Media Wants Conte Affidavit Unsealed
As reported last Thursday, Costigan Media, parent company of Gambling911.com, has filed a Motion to Intervene and to Unseal Court Records Relating to the
NBC Teams Up With Full Tilt Poker
NBC has joined forces with Full Tilt Poker to film "Face The Ace", a new concept for a poker show where players who qualify online get to play heads-up against three Full Tilt pros for a
Gambling Stocks: The Good During This Recession
Alan Farley of the Street.com this week profiled four gambling stocks.
Bet365 Considers Move Out of UK
By Roger Blitz
Financial Times UK
Goodbye Guy, Hello Obama? Goodbye Full Tilt Poker
Guy Laliberte, founder of billion dollar entertainment company Cirque du Soleil has disappeared off the Full Tilt radar.
William Hill closer to moving online trade offshore
The odds on William Hill moving its online and telephone betting business offshore have shortened.
