Gambling News
Kentucky Derby Hangover After Record Numbers
What recession? That's what some of us around here at Gambling911.com are asking - at least when we look at this past weekend's Kentucky Derby figures....what we have of them.
Preliminary stats show that the Derby brought more traffic through the Gambling911.com website, however, final server stats were not immediately available on Sunday as the total had not been fully added up by the scheduled report time.
Poker Pro Vanessa Rousso Wins One Million at EPT 25K High Roller
Poker pro Vanessa Rousso informed Gambling911.com this evening that she won a cool million (or close to it) at the EPT 25K High Roller Tournament. We are so excited for her.
Popular Bookie Joint Time Out Tavern Catches Fire
With many Costa Rican bookies and employees planning to head to the popular Time Out Tavern Bar for the Manny Pacquiao-Ricky Hatton fight Saturday night, an afternoon fire spoiled plans as the esta
Mine That Bird Among Biggest Payouts in History of Online Gambling
While Churchill Downs posted odds on Mine That Bird at 50-1, the folks at Sport
Manny Pacquiao vs Ricky Hatton Fight Odds Another Huge Draw
Following record breaking traffic for the 2009 Kentucky Derby at Gambling911.com, gamblers were immediately shifting their attention to another big betting event: Manny Pacquiao vs.
Books Make Out Like Bandits After I Want Revenge is Scratched
I Want Revenge was the most bet on of this year's Kentucky Derby and it is the first time in Derby history that a favorite has been scratched the morning of the race. A filling was discovered in
Recession Having Little Affect on Kentucky Derby Online Gambling
Bloomberg News was reporting on Friday that Kentucky Derby betting may fall 30 percent as the worst economy in a generation hits Louisville. Not so with online gambling as Gambling911.com was see
Betcha.com Boss Determined to Jump Back Into Betting Business
Jenny Woo here for Gambling911.com and I had the opportunity to sit down with Nick Jenkins, founder of Betcha.com. If some of you aren't familiar with the site, let me give you a brief summary.
Jesse Ventura Gets Caught Up in Minnesota Online Gambling Fiasco
An attempt to block some 2000 online gambling domain names in the state of Minnesota is likely to cause extreme embarrassment, not just to current state officials but to one of the former governors
Minnesota Online Gambling Black List Includes Bodog, Full Tilt Poker
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety and their Alcohol & Gambling Enforcement Division has released the "black list" of 200 Internet gambling Web sites it has demanded Internet S
William Hill Sees Double Growth in Online Business Despite Recession
The United Kingdom's second largest bookmaking operation is reporting a 50 per cent rise in revenue from its online gambling arm over the past year. These figures come as the company recorded an
Could Swine Flu Have Impact on Kentucky Derby?
With the fear of a Swine Flu pandemic increasing by midweek, some concerns were being raised over this weekend's Kentucky Derby.
iMEGA to Get Involved in Minnesota Online Gambling Matter
News that seemed to come out of nowhere on Wednesday: The state of Minnesota has decided it is going to block its citizens from gambling online.
Australia: Cyber Casinos Flouting Bet Laws
THE federal Government has been warned its internet gambling laws are being openly flouted, with offshore cyber casinos taking more than $300 million in bets from Australians each year.
Online Gambling Bill to be Introduced by Barney Frank Next Week
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Rep.
Harrah’s Gets Hit Hard By Economy: 2009 WSOP Hotel Rates Slashed
The world's largest casino operator and owner of the World Series of Poker, Harrah's Entertainment Inc., reported first quarter financial results Monday that showed a further decline in revenue. The company said its revenue had declined 13.3 percent to $2.254 billion in the first quarter. The pinch was felt especially hard in Las Vegas where these numbers were 20.5 percent (down to $686.4 million) while cash flow fell 27.9 percent to $198.6 million.
Delaware Legislators to Consider Legalized Sports Betting Tuesday
Delaware's legislature will consider allowing wagering on all sports when its session resumes today.
Poker Pro Phil Hellmuth Among the Kentucky Derby Mint Jubilee Party
Poker pro and UltimateBet.com spokesperson, Phil Hellmuth, will be among the many celebrities attending the May 1 Mint Jubilee, a party leading up to Satur
James Packer’s Crown Casino Gives Up on Las Vegas
James Packer's Crown has ruled out injecting more cash into the stricken US casino development company Fontainebleau Resorts after the US company's banks withdrew financing for a $US3 billion ($4.2
Gambling911.com Abruptly Scraps Plans to Attend 2009 WSOP
In a sign of the worsening economy, Gambling911.com, one of the top 10 most read poker news sites, has decided to scrap all plans to attend this year's World Series of Poker (WSOP).
EFF and ACLU Step Into Kentucky Gambling Domain Case
The Web Host Industry review is reporting that a court appeal designed to cur
2009 Kentucky Derby Field Wide Open for Betting
Heading into Wednesday's post position designations it has become abundantly clear to those of us at Gambling911.com that there is no clear cut favorite despite I Want Revenge technically having th
Attempted Robbery at Michael Gracz Poker Game
Poker Pro and World Series of Poker bracelet winner Michael Gracz was reportedly playing in a home poker game in his hometown
William Hill Intends to Move Jobs Offshore
In a blow to the British government, the number two largest bookmaker, William Hill, has threatened to move approximately 90 jobs in the Internet division offshore.
Bookmakers warned the chancellor, Alistair Darling, before the Budget that increases in gross profits tax on betting would stifle competitiveness, particularly for their online businesses, and force them to consider relocating staff, according to the Financial Times of London.
Last week, Darling increased the GPT on bingo from 15 per cent to 22 per cent.
A New Chance for Online Gambling
Is online gambling coming in from the cold?
When the U.S. Congress cracked down on Internet betting in 2006, the big, publicly traded European companies that had dominated the business closed up shop in the United States. Growth in the booming industry shifted away from these companies, once the darlings of the stock market, to private operators in offshore locations like Antigua and the Isle of Man.
Poker: Annette Obrestad Sucks, David Williams Says Shut The F*** Up!
Everybody is on Twitter and that means your favorite professional poker player. This edition of Poker Tweets is brought to you by Doylesroom.com<
James Packer’s Las Vegas Nightmare Just Got Worse
James Packer's largest investment in the gambling mecca is in dire straits after a US casino development company in which his Crown had invested defaulted on $US800 million in loans.
Gambling Sites Add Odds Early on 2009 Kentucky Derby
It used to be that the online gambling websites wouldn't offer betting odds until after the post up positions were announced for the Kentucky Derby. Even up until last year, nearly half the Inter
California Poker Bill Unveiled
iGaming News reports exclusively on the unveiling of California poker legislation on Friday. Gambling911.com has been
Marijuana, Online Gambling Good: Personal Financial Management Bad
If Congressman Barney Frank had his way, online gambling and marijuana would be legalized. However, he would not allow personal freedoms when it comes to one's own financial decisions.
