Gambling News
The Downside of Barney Frank
There are few who will argue that Democratic Congressman Barney Frank has been great for the online gambling sector. While Frank has shifted his attempts to life online gambling prohibition by no
Asian Casino Magnate Stanley Ho Recovering Nicely
Macau casino magnate Stanley Ho, who has been hospitalized for the past four months, is likely to be discharged shortly.
Lenders Take Over Atlantic City Casino
By WAYNE PARRY Associated Press Writer
Don't pay your mortgage, and eventually the bank will own your home.
Tiger Woods Wife 911 Call Results in Tasteless Odds From Bookie
Ireland's largest online bookmaker is no stranger to controversy. This is the same that features Jesus Christ and the Apostles in a sacrilegious ad gambling at the Last Supper. Another of their
CNBC: The Big Business of Illegal Gambling
CNBC is current promoting its upcoming original program "The Big Business of Illegal Gambling"
Will Tiger Woods Play Golf in 2010?
Amid speculation that Tiger Woods endorsement deals may soon be cancelled as stories of sordid alleged affairs keep coming to the surface, some are asking whether the world's number one golfer will
Offshore Bookie, Poker Player James Giordano Pleads Guilty
The controversial owner of an offshore sports betting operation based mainly on the island of St. Maarten has plead guilty. The case was like something out of a James Bond film whereby authorities seized a laptop left by Giordano during a brief departure from his Long Island hotel room. The investigation also involved several wire taps and informants.
Playtech’s Share Price Dips, Announces Acquisition
(Reuters) - Shares in Playtech (PTEC.L) dip 1.8 percent to 411 pence after Numis cuts its rating on the online gambling softw
More Tiger Woods Odds Released by BetUS.com
Just when you thought the Tiger Woods saga was almost over (okay, this one has no end in sight), the online gambling website first to put out
Jenny Woo: Tiger Woods Magic Number 15
Is it me or do Tiger Woods alleged mistresses get a little harder on the eye as the number goes up? I've lost count but believe we are up to number 10 (or should be by Tuesday).
eCOGRA Looks Into Grand Privé Affiliate Dispute One Year Too Late
While its credibility is essentially shot, eCommerce Online Gaming Regulation and Assurance (eCOGRA), a so-called online gambling watchdog group with close ties to software maker Microgaming, has f
The Tiger Woods Oprah Odds Now Available
Tiger Woods is considering doing a Q&A interview with Oprah Winfrey on her popular television show. Reports surfaced on Monday and at least one online bookmaker has already posted odds on the
NFL: Bookie’s Child Goes 6-2 in Week 13 With Picks
He may be only 8 years old, but already little Mikey Richardson is taking after his dear ‘ol dad, Mickey, CEO of the oldest established North American bookmaker online today,
European Online Poker Operators Need to Prepare for US Market
The European online poker operators must be prepared to do business in the US market space should it open, perhaps as early as later in 2010.
This was the observation made by the bosses of PKR and PokerStrategy.com this week during an industry conference in London.
Bookies Make Out Like Bandits Week 13 of NFL
The online bookmakers won nearly all the games vs. the betting public on Sunday Week 13 of the regular NFL season, including two of the biggest games.
Gambling Ref Tim Donaghy on 60 Minutes Sunday Night
With his new book about to come out, NBA gambling referee, Tim Donaghy, will be featured in his first ever interview on 60 Minutes Sunday night. Among his disclosures: The Mob threatened him.
Poker Nordica Pays Out After Long Delay
Gambling911.com first reported of a complaint against Poker Nordica last week, part of the Merge Online Poker Net
PIC Club Poker Posts 9.1 Percent Dividend for Users
The online poker payment platform, PIC Club, has posted a 9.1 percent dividend for users, according to CEO Chuck Kidd.
Bookie Believes Tiger Woods Elin Nordegren Split Coming Soon
The oddsmakers at BetUS.com have made Tiger Wood and Elin Nordegren separating by New Year's Eve (this year, 2009) a close favorite.
Idaho Court Tosses Gambling Addicts Lawsuit
BOISE, Idaho (AP) - The Idaho Supreme Court has rejected a lawsuit brought by a gambling-addicted Bingham County couple who wanted to ban gambling on Indian reservations in Idaho.
Internet Poker Can Be Subjected to Manipulation Says FBI
By Lorraine Woellert
Dec. 3 (Bloomberg) -- Internet-based poker games can be subject to manipulation, a top Federal Bureau of Investigation official said.
"There are several ways to cheat at online poker, none of which are legal," Shawn Henry, assistant director for the FBI's cyber division, wrote in a letter to Representative Spencer Bachus of Alabama.
FBI Letter Wrongfully Cites Online Poker Myths
The Poker Players Alliance (PPA), the leading poker grassroots advocacy group with more than one million members nationwide, today challenged statements made during the House Financial Services Com
Ron Paul Wants Scrutiny of the Federal Reserve
One of the most spoken about bill being proposed on the House floor these days is co-sponsored by Texas Republican Ron Paul and opposed by Democratic chairman of the Financial Services Committee, B
Tiger Woods Divorce Odds
The real winner in this week's Tiger Woods shocker may be his wife Elin. The second big winner could be the online bookmakers offering odds on Tig
Experts to Discuss Online Gambling Regs Thursday
The House Financial Services Committee on Thursday will discuss legislation introduced by Chairman Barney Frank (D-MA) that would regulate online gambling within the United States.
Prosecutors Blow Whistle on Soccer Betting Scandal
By MARCUS WALKER and DAVID CRAWFOR, www.wsj.com
Jaimee Grubbs Claims Affair With Tiger Woods as Odds Offered
TMZ.com reports that Us Weekly's latest issue will feature an interview with a woman, Jaimee Grubbs, who claims to have had an affair with Tiger Woods and has text messages to prove her story.
Poker Nordica The Latest Merge Room Slow Pay
As Gambling911.com first reported a few weeks back, Aced.com, a Merge Poker Network room, was refusing to pay certai
Ex-NBA Star Antoine Walker Deal Over Gambling Debs
Former NBA player Antoine Walker has reached an agreement to settle his outstanding Las Vegas gambling debts.
