Gambling News
U.S Could Reap Billions in Tax Revenue With Online Gambling
(Reuters) - The United States could raise nearly $52 billion in revenue over the next decade by lifting a three-year-old ban on Internet gambling and taxing the activity instead, according to a stu
CAP Officials Admit Involvement in CardSpike Online Poker Room
A partner in Casino Affiliate Programs (CAP), Warren Jolly, this week, admitted he was trying to "cover up" his "affiliation with CardSpike", an online poker room that had been
The First Dog: He Won’t be Named After Barney Frank
The White House First Dog is expected by April - a Portuguese Waterdog (a what?). The only thing we don't know is his/her name.
Cake Poker Could Soon Dominate With Aggressive Approach
The Cake Poker Network is just reeling them in of late. Its partnering with major online sportsbetting enterprises could help make Cake one of the top 5 online poker networks by years end.
Cryptologic Dispute Now a Public Affair: Concern to Shareholders
Former Cryptologic CEO, Javaid Aziz, who ran the publicly traded online software company business from April 2007 to February 2008, has been trying to establish a foothold in an effort to gain cont
2009 NBC Heads Up Poker Championship Lineup Announced
Which poker players will be playing in this year's NBC Heads Up Poker Championship? Gambling911.com has the list below.
The Grasshopper in Amsterdam Does Not Want Americans
Each year, hundreds of chirpy online gambling professionals descend upon Amsterdam to participate in the Casino Affiliate Convention. Gambling911.com of course recognizes that few if anyone will remember anything that was discussed at the conference itself. The event is more of a networking function where friends can gather and do things they might not normally do at home such as smoke canibus and have sex with women on display behind red lit windows.
Poker Host Joins the Cake Poker Network
PokerHost.com today announced the worldwide launch of their online poker room on the Cake Poker Network. Since their inaugural launch in 2004.
Bookies Lose £1million After Fans Bet Against Own Team
UK bookies took quite a hit this week after a cash-strapped Weymouth team lost to Rushden and Diamonds a score of 9-0. Punters anticipated the results after it was learned that their
California Poker Summit to Take Place in Mid May
Anxious to get into the online poker market, California representatives will take part in a state poker summit to be scheduled some time in Mid May. The website is expected to debut in the next f
Pennsylvania Fighting Over Video Poker
Top government officials in the State of Pennsylvania are feuding over video poker.
CAP Rift Could Devastate Online Gambling Affiliate Stability
Co-founder of Casino Affiliate Program (CAP), Lou Fabiano, has come out swinging against his business partner in the venture, Warren Jolly. He accused Jolly on Monday of trying to take over
Oscar Betting a Hit: Ratings Up
The 2009 Oscars provided quite a betting revenue boost for online gambling websites. The event is traditionally the 3rd most wagered on of the year and that probably won't change in 20
MGM Mirage, Bally’s, Wynn, Harrah’s Lose Out During Tough Times
Las Vegas is hurting during these rough economic times. Hotels on the strip have drastically slashed room rates in an effort to compete.
Underbelly Series to Continue Says Channel Nine Exec
In its second season, Australia's Underbelly franchise has witnessed massive viewership. More than 2 million people tune in nightly.
California Legislators Would Speak to 888.com About Online Poker
Sources close to Gambling911.com have reported that legislators in California are so intent on legalizing online poker in that troubled state they are looking to attend an upcoming i-Gaming confere
Theo Jorgensen Wins Boxing Match: Gus Hansen Puts Up Good Fight
While poker pro Theo Jorgensen was declared the winner in Saturday's much ballyhooed Denmark clash with Gus Hansen, many in the poker community who watched the bout online believed that Hansen shou
European Union Must Solve Its Own Online Gambling Dilemma
The European Union has launched an investigation into U.S. action related to its clampdown on European online gambling operators, most of whom volunteered to exit the U.S.
NRL Club Launches BunnyBet Bookmaker Website Venture
What's not to like about a site calling itself Bunnybet.com.au? Actually, the link redirects to the Betezy.com website as part of the latest NRL club joint v
Jon Kyl Agrees With Barney Frank Regarding Bank Nationalization
Republican Senator Jon Kyl and Democratic House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank remain on opposite sides of the spectrum when it comes to legalizing online gambling. Kyl calls
Oscars Vegas Odds – You Will Need to Bet Online
Las Vegas has posted odds on the Oscars. The one catch: You can't place actual money bets. That's right, Oscars Vegas odds are just that, odds rendered useless, especially since they have no
Barney Frank to Push Repeal on Internet Gambling Ban
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A senior Democratic lawmaker will push legislation this year to repeal a U.S.
Vantis Will be Receivers for Stanford International Bank
The same receivers placed in charge to manage the liquidation of online gambling firm, BetonSports, will now oversee the Stanford International Bank crisis in Antigua.
Australia’s Save the Internet Campaign Continues
If you have been reading Gambling911.com over the past couple of months, you're well aware of the precedent that may be set in a country that could be sent into the Dark Age, just behind North Kore
Bodog Faces Civil Contempt Charges in Las Vegas Court
March 5, 2009, exactly 11 years to the date that 21 online gambling operators were indicted for violation of an obscure 1963 "Wire Act" and it is this day that Bodog officers will need to
James Packer Macau Casinos Mentioned in Bribe Case
Two casinos owned by Australian mogul, James Packer, were mentioned in court documents related to bribery allegations against a former Macau government official,
Aubrey O’Day Tells G911 Ex Poker Beau David Williams Nice Guy
She referred to his foot fetish as "weird" and a "little scary" in a radio interview this week but this month's Playboy model and fashionista, Aubrey O'Day, insisted to Gambling
Federal Judge Orders Forfeiture of $10 Mil From Bodog
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Online Gambling Disaster Avoided in Midst of Stanford Bank Debacle
Unscrupulous payment processors, stringent new U.S. banking laws and one man's religious position related to gambling may have been enough to avert a catastrophe in the online gambling sector.
The industry it seems has learned from past mistakes not to keep all its eggs in one basket, a good thing considering Antigua's largest bank may be on the verge of folding. Assets are now frozen in Stanford International Bank following an FBI investigation.
Antigua Freezes Assets in Stanford International Bank
Much as they did when one of the world's largest online gambling firms, BetonSports, shut down under investigation nearly three years ago, the tiny Caribbean nation of Antigua has froze all assets
