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Facebook Casino Firm DoubleDown Interactive Reaches 1.2M

Submitted by Ace King on, May/15/2011

Strong Earthquakes Hits Online Gambling Hub of Costa Rica: Some Damage Reported

(Associated Press) SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) —A magnitude-6 earthquake shook the capital city of Costa Rica on Friday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The quake was felt strongly in San Jose but there were no immediate reports damage or injuries, said Juan de Dios Castillo, spokesman for Seismological and Volcanic Institute. He said there were reports of fallen objects but none of major damages to buildings.

Submitted by Guest on, May/13/2011

Doyle Brunson Leaves DoylesRoom.com (a Gambling911.com Exclusive)

The legendary poker pro and dear friend of this website, Doyle Brunson, has left DoylesRoom.com, Gambling911.com can report exclusively.

Submitted by Jenny Woo on, May/13/2011

PokerStars Returns More Than $100 Million to Players

Submitted by Guest on, May/13/2011

Betsson Acquires BetSafe.com in €60m deal

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, May/13/2011

Case Against Online Poker Sites Weak Says I. Nelson Rose

Noted gambling industry attorney I. Nelson Rose breaks down the case against three online poker rooms indicted on April 15:  PokerStars, Full Tilt Poker and UB.com. 

Nelson made his assertions last week on Casino City.com.  It’s a most interesting read. 

Gambling911.com will break down Rose’s points in an easy-to-read format.

Submitted by C Costigan on, May/12/2011

Lawsuit: Chuck E. Cheese “Operating Illegal Gambling Business”

The Chuck E. Cheese restaurant franchise is being sued for operating what one parent calls “illegal gambling businesses”. 

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, May/12/2011

Casino Execs to Make Pitch for Legalized Online Poker

WASHINGTON (AP) — With millions of people already playing online poker for money, the casino industry is urging Congress to step in and regulate the wagering.

Submitted by C Costigan on, May/11/2011

64,000 Gambling Addicts in Austria

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, May/11/2011

Former Mets Clubhouse Manager to be Arrested

Submitted by C Costigan on, May/11/2011

Tunica Casinos May Not Open In Time For Memorial Day Weekend

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, May/10/2011

PokerStars US Affiliates Screwed

Submitted by Guest on, May/10/2011

FIFA Members Accused of Seeking Bribes: One Wanted Knighthood

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, May/10/2011

Merge Poker US Players Up More Than 70 Percent

Submitted by Ace King on, May/10/2011

Is QuiBids.com Legalized Online Gambling?

Submitted by Payton on, May/08/2011

Somach: Did Poker Kill Bin Laden?

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, May/08/2011

Blanca Games Issues Statement re: Costa Rica Raids on Absolute Poker, UB.com Office

Blanca Games Inc. (“Blanca”), operator of online poker rooms Absolute Poker and UB, issued the following statement today:

Submitted by Guest on, May/07/2011

Head of Employment Agency Threatens to Report UB.com to Feds

Submitted by C Costigan on, May/06/2011

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