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Ken Weitzner: Not a Doctor, But Played One On The Internet
Some years back, a now-infamous television commercial began with a man declaring, "I'm not a doctor, but I play one on TV."
US Ambassador to Australia Not Happy With Conroy
The US ambassador to Australia Jeff Bleich has criticised the Rudd government's plan to filter the internet, saying the same goals can be achieved without censorship.
The federal government's $128.8 million Cyber Safety policy includes forcing ISPs to block access to certain websites and blacklist offensive material. Legislation to enable the scheme is set to be introduced this year.
On ABC's Q&A program last night, Mr Bleich said the "internet has to be free" and that there were other means of combating nasty content such as child pornography.
Foul Play Ruled Out in Shrink’s Death
Foul play is not suspected in the deaths of gambling news website operator Kenneth B.
Steve Wynn: “Joe Francis is Insane”
Joe Francis of "Girls Gone Wild" "holds the all-time record for cuckoo," claims gambling mogul Steve Wynn.
Kenneth Weitzer and Wife to be Cremated
He was a man of the Jewish faith and, while cremation is not commonly permitted, EOG.com founder Kenneth Weitzner will be cremated along with his wife following a memorial on Tuesday. Weitzner's
Barney Frank Online Poker Hearing Postponed
Washington, DC - Due to a conflict in the Chairman's schedule, the hearing entitled "H.R. 2266, Reasonable Prudence in Regulation Act and H.R.
Online Gambling Portal Owner Bizarre Death 2nd in 12 Months
The death of Kenneth Weitzner marks the second time in less than 12 months that an online gambling portal owner has died under mysterious circumstances. Weitzner was confirmed dead shortly after
Kenneth Weitzner Death Confirmed
It's official: Ken "The Shrink" Weitzner is dead.
Costa Rican Sportsbooks Respond to Recent Arrests
By Chrissie Long, Tico Times Staff
UK Poker Champion Closer to US Extradition for Murder
Marcus Bebb-Jones, a United Kingdom poker champion, could be facing charges of murdering his wife Sabrina in 1997. He is one step closer to being extradited back to the United States according to
Barney Frank Hearing on Internet Poker Friday
Congressman Barney Frank has scheduled a hearing this upcoming Friday to discuss legalization of online poker. Two bills will be presented by the House democrat from Massachusetts.
Tiger Woods Return Great for Sportsbooks
LAS VEGAS -- Tiger Woods' comeback to golf has not only been good for ratings, but it's also a big hit with Las Vegas sportsbooks.
Weitzner Son Claims Suicide: Still No Official Reports
The son of online gambling portal owner Kenneth Weitzner revealed on Sunday that both his stepfather and mother died of an apparent lethal dose of pills and carbon monoxide some time late Wednesday
Gambling, Bikies, Drugs, Porn And Vice Inc. Down Under
Underbelly and vice is alive and well down under in Sydney, Australia.
Nephew Tells Friends EOG.com Owner Killed in Car Crash
While the online gambling community continued to speculate on the cause of "death" of an industry portal owner, the nephew of the supposedly slain man has told close family friends outsid
Crown Casino Faced With Bad PR as Key Event Approaches
In the land "down under" sometimes hard news is kept quite for a while, but invariably the cat gets out of the bag.
EOG.com Owner Kenneth Weitzner Dead?
Speculation was running rampant late Saturday that the founder of theRx.com and later, www.eog.com, had been killed (mysteriously). Nobody has been able to confirm the fate of Kenneth Weitzner, a
Betting on 2010 Masters Breaks Records
Betting on the 2010 Masters traffic has been brisk at Gambling911.com, though it can hardly be seen as rivaling that of the Super Bowl or Oscars (or the upcoming Kentucky Derby for that matter).
Online Casino Affiliate Marketing Dirty Little Secrets
As Gambling911.com prepares for the Prague Online Casino Affiliate Super Show later this month, our own Greg Tingle reports on the dirty little secrets plaguing the sector.
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Macau Should Observe Illegal Online Gambling
Alexandra Lages, Macau Daily Times
Macau is doing well in combatting cybercrime, thanks to its experienced team of experts and recently enacted legislation that is in line with international standards. However, according to visiting cybercrime expert, Marco Gercke, the local authorities must pay more attention to illegal online gambling.
Cake Poker Network Launches Three New Partner Sites
Popular poker aggregator Cake Network announces three new sites that have joined the Network - JuicyStakes, BeteXpress, and KakuyPoker.
JuicyStakes (juicystakes.com), a casino site popular for its retro design styling and it's unique and copious player promotions, is adding poker to their offerings by joining the Cake Network.
Wynn Terminates Philadelphia Deal
A Foxwoods Casino in Philadelphia? It's not happening. At least Wynn will no longer be part of the project.
Wynn Resorts, Limited (NASDAQ: WYNN) announced Thursday that Development Associates, LLC, and certain other of its wholly owned subsidiaries have terminated all agreements and negotiations with respect to a potential investment in the Foxwoods Casino project in Philadelphia, PA.
New Jersey Group Strong Arms Online Gambling Sites?
Online gambling operators have reached out to Gambling911.com advising that a Maywood, New Jersey group is in the process of suing more than a dozen i-Gaming companies for patent infringement.
Casino Cash Rolls in For Australia Political Parties
Australian political parties and land based casino operators remain under the spotlight as more revelations about substantial donations from casinos to politics goes public.
Jazz Sportsbook Caught Up in $178M Online Gambling Sting
A popular Costa Rican based online sports betting company, Jazz Sportsbook, has been implicated in an alleged $178M sting led by Queens District Attorney Richard Brown as part of a three year inves
Obama’s Concerns Over Internet Filtering Prompts Conroy Summons
Attempts to filter the Internet in Australia have raised concerns with the Obama Administration. Reports came out on Wednesday that Australia's Communications Minister Stephen Conroy was summoned
Crown Casino Ready for War with Sydney’s Star City
Casino wars are about to explode down under between Sydney (The Blues) and Melbournites (Melbourne).
Online Gambling Law in France Approved
A NEW law legalising online gambling in France has finally been approved by parliament after a series of delays.
Target Full Tilt Poker: Feds, State Aim for Online Poker Room
It's bad enough having the Federal Government breathing down your back. On Monday, the Financial Times of London reported on how
Sportsbook.com Member Wins Over Half Million Dollars
The Duke Blue Devils weren't the only big winners last night. Anthony M.
