Gambling News
Governor Steve Beshear Fails The People of Kentucky
Kentucky Governor, Steve Beshear, ran for governor in 2007 on a promise to supplement Kentucky's horse industry with money generated from an expansion of gambling. So far he is 0-2.
Kentucky's fierce debate over whether to legalize video gambling at horse racing tracks may have fizzled in the Senate earlier this week, but its political fallout will likely radiate into the 2010 legislative elections, the Associated Press reported on Thursday.
Phil Hellmuth Still Holds World Series of Poker Record
Despite some recent bad luck and two other poker pros vying to break his record, Phil Hellmuth still holds on to the record for most bracelets won at the World Series of Poker.
Poker pro Johnny "The Orient Express" Chan's attempt to win his 11th career World Series of Poker (WSOP) championship gold bracelet and tie Phil "Poker Brat" Hellmuth Jr. for the all-time lead fell short this week, Thomas Somach of PokerHelper.com reports.
Jeff Lisandro Hat Trick Reaps in the Plaudits
Jeff Lisandro looks to be on a collision course for the WSOP ‘Player of the Year' title.
Odds on Governor Mark Sanford Resigning
The Fate of South Carolina Governor's Political Career is called Into Question and Bookies are Taking Bets
Online Gambling Operators May Want to Leave Antigua Now
In a report that came out Thursday, it was revealed that online gambling companies operating out of Antigua have now come under intense scrutiny following the country's financial regulatory body's
Online Casino Operator Defends Software Provider
Following a series of mishaps and complaints involving Top Game Online Gambling Software and its flagship brand, Rome Casino, another online casino operator that utilizes their services has come to
Tax Firms Warn IRS Cracking Down on Offshore Monies
Tax firms are now scrambling to comply with stricter regulations that require any clients who maintain monies offshore must file the proper forms and claim every last penny. And this applies to t
Antigua Police Arrest Bank Regulator Tied to Stanford
By Evan Perez, www.wsj.com
NCAA’s Obstinacy a Sure Bet
By Ron Kantowski, www.lasvegassun.com
Now that it has been officially announced that the Western Athletic Conference will join the West Coast Conference in holding its men's and women's postseason basketball tournaments at the Orleans Arena - at the time of Wednesday's news conference, the cat had not only been let out of the bag, but was halfway to Barstow - I figure it's only a matter of time until the Big Sky Conference announces that it, too, will move its hoops shindig to Las Vegas.
Punters Cheated by up to 40 Sports Betting Operators
Our man on the scene in Australia, Greg Tingle, has notified us of a major cheating scandal down under involving some 40 operators allegedly ripping off pu
Lacey Jones Poker Babe Ups The Ante
It may be the 2009 World Series of Poker, but that won't stop the lovely Lacey Jones from stripping down to a bikini and posing for a photo shoot at the Hard Rock Hotel in San Diego (and, yeah, we
Online Poker Rooms: Cereus Becomes 5th Biggest
In just a one month period, the Cereus Poker Network (comprised of UltimateBet.com and Absolute Poker) has beco
Poker Players Need to File a 90-22.1 Says Tax Expert
In light of a US Government crackdown affecting Internet poker's two biggest rooms, PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker, Gambling911.com recently spoke to a tax expert who questioned what might happen i
Outgoing Liverpool Football Coach to Chair Betting Integrity Panel
A new panel is being put together to ensure current rules are sufficient when it comes to sporting event and they will be put in charge of identifying suspicious betting patterns.
Online Casino Software Top Game Warning Issued
The folks from CasinoMeister.com have issued a warning against Top Game Software this week.
Richard Austin Causes World Series Stir
Richard Austin is a bit of an enigma.
Player Collapses During $2500 Razz at WSOP
Poker player Miami John Cernuto collapsed while playing at the $2500 Razz table of the 2009 World Series of Poker Tuesday.
From Pokerati.com:
Apparently he was raking a pot, at first people thought he was asleep, and then someone said I don't think he's breathing ... at which point they kinda poked him, and he fell to the ground felt.
BetonSports Pleas: Kaplan Clan Won’t be Doing Jail Time
Despite reports Monday that the brother and sister of jailed BetonSports founder, Gary Kaplan, have entered into guilty pleas, sources close to Gambling911.com advise they will not be providing any
Jon Corzine to File Brief Supporting Lawsuit
By Chad Millman
ESPN The Magazine
Online Sports Betting Yields $27,000 Payout on $5 Bet
A Canadian sports bettor recently witnessed a $27,000 payout betting a mere $5. He did it at one of the world's leading online sports betting company,
UIGEA Appeals Judges Named: Oral Arguments July 7
The US 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals today announced that it will hear oral arguments from lawyers representing the Interactive Media Entertainment & Gaming Association (iMEGA) and the US Depart
Online Casino Slot Glitches Reported
Unfortunately when an online casino encounters a software glitch, they rarely favor the player (though this was not always the case earlier in the decade when some casinos were forced to pay out th
Wayne Allyn Root to Appear on Various News Outlets
Las Vegas, NV-Tuesday June 23, 2009--Libertarian 2008 Vice Presidential candidate Wayne Allyn Root appeared on "Cavuto" with host Neil Cavuto on FOX Business Network on Monday afternoon.
Online Sportsbooks Ready for Hot Dog Eating Contest
The online sportsbooks are prepared to celebrate the 4th of July Weekend (The US Independence Day). But unlike most people, these folks will be stuck in the office working at least par
Paddy Power Hurt By Lucas Glover
While Gambling911.com reported yesterday that its friends over at Sportsinteraction.com ha
More Guilty Pleas in BetonSports Case
The brother and sister of BetonSports founder, Gary Kaplan, have plead guilty Monday and agreed to forfeit millions in gambling profits, though it is unclear where they will come up with those mill
Vanessa Rousso to Shoot Steamy Poker Commercial
Everyone's favorite poker babe and one of this year's Sports Illustrated swimsuit models, Vanessa Rousso, filmed a commercial for the online poker room, PokerSt
Lucas Glover Win Huge for Bookies
Sports Interaction Senior Bookmaker, Rob Dastidar, told Darren Rovell of
Ky. Senator: Gambling Legislation Faces Long Odds
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - Lawmakers are expected to vote Monday evening on legislation that could legalize slot machines at Kentucky horse tracks.
