Gambling News
South Carolina Supreme Court To Determine If Poker Is Game Of Skill
A South Carolina Supreme Court is set to hear arguments in order to determine whether poker is considered a “game of skill” or “one of luck”.
The justices will be hearing arguments on Tuesday as part of an appeal of a local judge's ruling that Texas Hold'em is a game of skill, not chance. Circuit Judge Markley Dennis had ruled that poker games in private homes did not violate state gambling laws. His ruling tossed out convictions of five individuals who had been charged with playing poker in a private home game.
South Korean Pop Star Rain Sued in US Over Gambling Debt
South Korean pop icon Rain (real name Jung Ji-Hoon) has been sued in the United States over an alleged US$150,000 gambling debt according to news reports Monday.
US Midterm Elections 2010 Results Interest Internet Gambling Industry
Thomas Jensen, Point-Spreads.com
Lem Banker Ending Career On Down Note
In the end, it's all about the almighty buck.
Especially in the world of gambling.
No Legalized Online Gambling Any Time Soon Says Schneider
Long time online gambling industry advisor, Sue Schneider, has said that the activity will not become legal in the United States, at least not by year’s end.
Bookmaker: Children’s Place, Aeropostale Most Likely to be Bought Out Next
Crown Casino Strike Averted
A CASINO worker strike planned during Melbourne's busy Caulfield Cup has been averted.
Lender HBOS Played Major Role In Lending to Struggling Casino Sector
Former Sportsbook.com Spokesperson Brook Burke in Legal Trouble
Tennis Match Fixing Back In The Spotlight With Roger Federer Allegations
Tennis match fixing is in the news again, this time involving allegations lodged against Roger Federer.
A lawsuit filed this week alleges that Federer provided the CEO of IMG Worldwide with supposed “insider information” related to a match he would be participating in.
Tiger Woods, Roger Federer Management Sued Over Gambling
Bill Hudak Blasts John Tierney For Wife’s Online Gambling Indictment
Sportingbet Partner Wants Greece Online Gambling License
Leisure & Gaming Only Trying to Sell Betshop
(SHARECAST) - Hard-up online betting group Leisure & Gaming has confirmed it’s in talks to sell trading subsidiary Betshop Group (Europe) Limited, not the whole company.
"Further to the announcement of yesterday, the company confirms that it is in discussions re the sale of its trading subsidiary, Betshop Group (Europe) Limited, only and is not seeking or expecting any offers for Leisure and Gaming plc," it said in a statement Tuesday.
Blackjack Cheaters Arrested in California
Three individuals have been arrested in connection with a California casino “Blackjack Cheating” scheme that occurred in July.
Probe Into Wife’s Online Gambling Affiliation Affect on Tierney Campaign Unclear
Delaware Senate Debate on CNN: Christine O’Donnell Odds at 14.5 Percent
Ladbrokes Reports Strong Results Thanks To World Cup
Strong third quarter results are being attributed to the summer’s World Cup betting at Ladbrokes.
State Rep. Barry Mask Helped in Alabama Gambling Probe, Used Wire?
