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Poker Pro Patrik Antonius Up Over $4 Million in 2009
Currently the first player to take on Durrrr in the million dollar challenge, Patrik Antonius has sho
James Packer Sells Family’s Long Term Investment
The Packer family's 26-year involvement in Australia's cattle industry has ended with the finalisation of the sale of its stake in Consolidated Pastoral Company (CPC).
Asteroid Apophis Odds of Hitting Earth Same as Shingo Katayama Golf Win
Asteroid Apophis is slated to come dangerously close to the planet Earth come April 13, 2029. But before we all get too freaked out, scientists have given the odds of this 25-story building sized
Business Groups Back Indian Gambling Deal in Florida
Two Florida business groups have come out in favor of the deal Gov.
Harrah’s Will Not Utilize Online Poker Software From US-Facing Firms
Harrah's, the Las Vegas casino giant, is looking to get into the online poker market. Sources close to the situation tell Gambling911.com that Harrah's will not be accepting bets from those ind
Washington State Forces PRWeb to Stop Taking Online Gambling Clients
Based in Washington State, PRWeb.com, has been ordered to stop promoting online gambling through its press release service this week.
Allen Iverson Banned From Detroit Casino
"Your money is no longer good here"
Frank Costigan Dies: James Packer Dad Never Forgave Him
Australia's casino magnate, James Packer, has been all over the news of late. In the U.S. he's been tied to a potential investment in financially troubled Las Vegas.
Two Men Charged in Australian Casino Brawl
Two men and a woman linked to the Rebels outlaw bikie gang have been charged over a brawl at a Sydney casino, police say.
First Dog Bo Pays Out Zilch
Forget the fact that President Obama decided on adopting a "non shelter" dog. Gamblers were more interested in the name bestowed upon the new First Dog. Unfortunately for these gamble
Alameda, California Scene of Yet Another Gambling Debt Murder
It was only last year that professional poker player, Ernest Scherer Jr., 60, and his wife, Charlene Abendroth, 57, were found brutally slain in their Pleasanton, California home. The couple were
The Best of Tuesday’s Poker Twitters (or Tweets)
Twitter is all the rage these days and quite a few of your favorite poker pros are Tweeting (or as Annie Duke might say, "Doing Twat"). Gamb
Legal Net Betting May Have To Wait
Howard Stutz, Inside Gaming www.lvrj.com
Sportingbet Founder Mark Blanford Wins Again With Mobile Gambling
He founded one of the most successful online gambling sites,
Bank Sues Crown Casino
The Bendigo and Adelaide Bank claims Crown ignored the fact the pokies addict could not afford to put millions of dollars into the machines.
PartyGaming Former Executive Mitch Garber Joins Harrah’s
Harrah's, which owns the World Series of Poker, has just brought former PartyGaming CEO Mitch Garber on board to head a new company that will handle its online operations. The move has fueled spe
Jenny Woo Back From Amsterdam Part II
Hey ya'll! I'm back from Amsterdam and got some much needed rest in Jenny's bed - two weeks worth lol. I have to say that it was all worth it because I got to hang out with some old friends, in
Recession Has Little Impact On 2009 US Masters Betting
As with the Super Bowl, Oscars and NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, traffic results from Gambling911.com once again indicate that a major sporting event has shattered all betting records. This t
Sydney Casino Brawl Results in 20 Arrests
Police were called to Star City at Pyrmont early this morning after reports of a fight between two groups.
PokerRoom.com and CasinoRoom.com Shut Their Doors
A 10-year old online poker and casino venture is going out of business. Part of the OnGame Network, PokerRoom.com first opened its doors in 1999. The company notified customers and affiliate pa
Spencer Bacchus Takes Heat for Socialist Comments
Alabama Representative and staunch opponent of online gambling, Spencer Bacchus, has been called out for his own calling out of supposed "17 Socialists in the House". The Republican mad
The Clonie Gowen Lawsuit Is Still On
Our friends at www.aintluck.com on Thursday provided us with information that Clonie Gowen's lawsuit against Full Tilt
If Vegas Project Fails It Will Be Like Pearl Harbor
LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - It was conceived as the centerpiece of a thriving Las Vegas -- one of the world's most expensive building projects that would bring back glamour to the Strip and cap an unprec
Borgota Gambling Ring Figure Eludes Prison
By KITTY CAPARELLA Philadelphia Daily News
Spencer Bacchus: 17 Socialists in The House
For Senator Joseph McCarthy back in the 1950's, it was the Communists. McCarthy came up with a list of alleged Communists from Hollywood actors to screenwriters.
Poker Pro David Williams to Undergo Surgery
Poker players love to Twitter, just like Yours Truly, Jenny Woo. The latest Gambling911.com updates can be found on our Twitter page as well.
Atlantic City Revenue Drop Biggest in 30 Years
(Reuters) - Atlantic City casinos revenues dropped by a record margin for the second straight month in March, officials said on Thursday, as the recession and competition from other states cut gamb
Pennsylvania Regulators Face Fresh Boondoggle Scrutiny
In its latest misstep, the gambling control board is coming under fire for spending tens of thousands of dollars to send executives on trips to Rome and Las Vegas.
Stephen Conroy Good For The World: YouTube, Fark, SlashDot Very Bad
If you've been following our coverage of Australian Senator and Communications D
Microgaming Under Fire for Online Poker Skin Scandal, Grand Prive Mess
The well established and well regarded online gambling software and poker firm, Microgaming, has had its good name dragged through the dirt in recent months.
First, one of the company's online casino brands - the Grand Prive Group - decided to abruptly terminate its "life time agreement" with its affiliates. Grand Prive continues to operate and it still does so from the Microgaming platform apparently.
Now we are learning of an online poker group utilizing the Microgaming network that has just shut its doors.
