Gambling News
New Jersey Is Letting Gambling Dollars Get Away
By Raymond J. Lesniak (NJ.com Editorial)
Reuters: Sportingbet, 888 Must Settle With U.S. Justice Department
Bwin CEO Blasts PokerStars, Full Tilt as Illegal Online Poker Rooms
While Norbert Teufelberger and his Bwin co-CEO Manfred Bodner insist that PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker will be froze out of the U.S.Las Vegas Voted Among Most Stressful Cities
Sin City Las Vegas has been voted the most stressful city by Forbes.com.
“Las Vegas has got its share of stressors," says Kathleen Grace Santor M.Ed., Ed.S., a therapist and yoga instructor who founded the center and has studied stress for 15 years. "The 24-hour day requires employees to work 24 hours a day. They're too busy, they have too much on their plate, and they're always hurried."
Israeli Aggressive Assault on Internet Worse Than China
Israel may be the most Democratic, liberal, free thinking nation in the Middle East.
Online Poker Processor Did Not Stand a Chance Says Industry Expert
Craigslist Killer Used Primitive Scalpel To Kill Himself In Prison
The so-called Craigslist Killer, Philip Markoff, used a “primitive scalpel” to kill himself in a Massachusetts prison over the weekend.
Markoff was awaiting trial in the murder of a 25-year-old New York masseuse Julissa Brisman. Markoff responded to an ad on the popular online bulletin board Craigslist. He allegedly met his victim and shot her dead, then robbed Ms. Brisman. A med student, Markoff was said to owe substantial gambling debts at the time of the murder.
Australian, Asian Gambling and Political News August 18, 2010
PokerStars Online Poker Payment Processor Nailed: Will Forfeit $13 Mil
Card Player Poker Mag Blasts Monogamy: Encourages Sexual Deviance
Jagajeet Chiba: Betfair Marketing Campaign Would be a Tough Sell in States
Jagajeet Chiba discusses Betfair’s latest marketing blitz. His views and opinion do not necessarily reflect that of Gambling911.com Management.
While Betfair has some presence in the United States through its horse racing arm (this form of online betting is deemed “legal” under the Unlawful Internet Gaming Enforcement Act), much of its betting exchange remains off limits to U.S. residents. That is the least of their worries.
Jim Fassel Confessional: “I Have Always Looked At The Spread”
Online Poker: Industry Expert Predicts The Future of Legalization
Former New Jersey Governor Endorses Sports Betting
"The Hanson report commissioned by Christie to consider an overall plan for the state's gaming business does not deal with sports betting. There is a huge market for sports betting; a lot of money is bet illegally on the Super Bowl alone. It would appear that public opposition to legalization is fading and obstacles can be overcome. The activity is already there, and it is pure logic that we take advantage. State Sen Ray Lesniak, D-Union, may lead the way."
Calgary Herald: Joker’s Gone Wild As Provinces Wager on Gambling
Craigslist Killer Commits Suicide in Jail
The so-called Craigslist Killer has committed suicide in a Massachusetts jail.
Australian Casino, Poker and Political News
Australia is once again home to some of the world's most interesting and unique casino, gambling, poker and political news this week. Movie stars with 3D presentations at Aussie casinos, casino gang crime, Australian rock legend to release slot game to pubs, poker tours, political election betting, shake ups in Australian gaming and gambling landscape and more. Media Man and Gambling911 continue to bring you the best. The late, great Kerry Packer would love this edition, we're sure... proxy if need be... its worth it punters...
Sportingbet a Good Buy? U.S. Market Entrance Still Has Many Obstacles
Shooting at Online Gambling Hotbed Highlights Costa Rica Crime Escalation
Beating the Australian Censors: Publishers Fight Back Against Big Brother
Instability at Cryptologic Intensifies
Over the past year, Gambling911.com has reported on the infighting at one of the oldest online gambling software firms, Cryptologic.
