Gambling News
Wife of U.S. Rep. John Tierney to Learn Fate in Sports Off Shore Gambling Case
The wife of Massachusetts Representative John Tierney is about to learn her fate in a case involving online gambling and the filing of false tax returns.
OpenBet in £208m Management Buy-Out
A major technology company, whose clients include William Hill and Ladbrokes, is undergoing a major Management buy-out to the tune of £208 million, this according to the Telegraph.
New Jersey Online Gambling Just In Time For Dying Atlantic City
Remember back in the days when Atlantic City used to be a dump?
Well, the casino Mecca is heading back in that direction it seems.
The Newark Star Ledger this week reported that, in just four short years, the nation’s second largest gambling destination has lost nearly 25 percent of its market share.
How About That Oregon-Auburn Over?
The 2011 BCS Championship game is now in the history books with an Auburn 3-point win.
Gambling Websites Allegedly Attacked By Korean Web Host
A South Korean webmaster has been accused of orchestrating denial of service attacks against online gambling websites that refused to pay for his services.
Philadelphia Inquirer: Las Vegas Bookies Crushed By Packers Win
New Jersey Internet Gambling Bill Goes To Assembly Today
A bill to legalize Internet gambling in the state of New Jersey goes before the assembly today (January 10, 2011) at 1 pm EST.
Vegas Casino Unveils Vending Machine That Spits Out Gold
Gold-to-Go. That’s right! It’s a vending machine in a Las Vegas casino that spits out gold, bars and coins to be more precise.
"We kind of like the idea that Vegas is sorta over the top," said Gary Del Prete with the Golden Nugget in an interview with local news station KSNV. "And what better than to have a gold plated vending machine that's open for basically 24 hours?"
Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell Blasts 60 Minutes During Interview on Gambling
In a segment on Sunday’s 60 Minutes, Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell lashed out at correspondent Leslie Stahl for her questioning related to gambling expansion in that state.
Iowa The Latest State Looking To Legalize Online Gambling
Following in the footsteps of New Jersey and California, Iowa is the latest state considering legalizing online gambling.
Oregon Man Bets Marriage on BCS Championship Game
With the Ducks a +2.5 underdog in the upcoming BCS Championship game against Auburn, one Oregon man is willing to bet his marriage on the game.
Aussie Media Man Talks Domain Names: Gambling.com, Poker.com.au
Online Poker a Game of Skill or Chance? US Attorney Says The Latter
Australian Casino, Sporting And Gambling Round Up – January 8
Foxwoods Scam Cheats Casino Out of Nearly $900K
Four men have been accused of cheating Connecticut’s Foxwoods Casino out of nearly $1 million.
Washington State Law Enforcement Seizing Online Gambling Funds
UPI: Online Gambling Not A Good Bet
WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 (UPI) -- Expanding legal Internet gambling in the United States is a long shot now that Congress is more heavily Republican, gaming industry experts say.
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid fell short last month in his effort to allow U.S. casino companies set up Internet poker sites and access a portion of the multibillion dollar offshore industry. The chances of success are diminished now that Republicans control the House and have more members in the Senate.
