Gambling News
Internal Strife Threatens Future of Online Gambling Legislation
By CHUCK BLOUNT - Express-News
Online Gambling In The US: Ladbrokes, William Hill Likely To Lose Out
With the very real possibility that Congressman Barney Frank could lose his chairmanship position should the Republicans take over the House come November, online poker federal legislation must pass prior to Election Day or else there will likely be no “start over” time come 2011. Ladbrokes, William Hill and other European sports betting ventures itching to get into the U.S. market still may be blocked since Frank’s legislation pertains only to online poker.
Enter the individual states.
Fred Nile Porn Excuse Doesn’t Hold Water: Gambling and Porn Chaos Down Under
Football Betting Frenzy Begins in Earnest This Weekend…Or Not?
It’s the official start of the 2010 College Football weekend and football betting has now commenced.
Australian Gambling, Casino, Politics For September 2, 2010
Australia remains one of the world's hotbeds of unique casino, gambling, and political news. The Labor Government has just lost a minister to porn and gambling at work, Liberal poised to introduce their high speed internet solution at the fraction of the cost to Labor's, we've got fighting at Crown Casino, Mildura Jewel Casino moving forward and more. Media Man and Gambling911 continue to bring you the best. We load up the sniffer dogs and navigate kangaroos, koalas, Tasmanian devils... it's a whale hunting time down under...
Paris Hilton Faces Las Vegas Club Ban
Following an arrest this past weekend in Las Vegas, socialite Paris Hilton is expected to be banned from all club appearances in that gambling Mecca.
Barney Frank Talks Online Poker Legislation With Jay Leno
The poker industry wondered whether an appearance by chairman of the House Financial Services Committee Barney Frank on the Jay Leno Show Tuesday night would provide an opportunity for him to discuss the legalization of online poker.
He didn’t let the industry down.
Said one industry observer: “I know when most celebs go on to Leno or prime time talk shows they promote their (own) show, or movie…but didn’t it seem like Barney was there to promote internet gambling?
“While I know it might not have had a big impact, the fact that he did this is a VERY BIG DEAL!”
Online Poker in the US: PokerStars, Full Tilt Won’t Be Able to Sell Assets
Sylvester Stallone Gambles On Red Light: Loses
Sly Stallone, one of the Gambling911 favorite celebs (and casino entrepreneurs) is back in the news on an international scale, and no, its not PR spin on The Expendables this time. Our main man has run a red light and got his balls busted by the strong arm of the law. Cafes from Beverley Hills to Las Vegas to Bondi Beach, Australia are buzzing about it. Media Man and Gambling911 take to the streets of Los Angeles with this special Rambo styled report...
Australian Cricket Players approached by Illegal Bookie in England
888.com Dire New Business Plan
888.com is set to implement drastic cost cutting measures as a way of getting back to profitability and stem further losses.
Bet365 Beats William Hill, Ladbrokes In Online Sports Betting War
40 Percent of Gambling Public Says Mosque To Be Built By Ground Zero
Australia Asia Pacific Gambling News (August 31, 2010)
Australian and Asia Pacific gambling, gaming, casino and political news remains all the rage. Aussie James Packer with his Crown, Burswood and City of Dreams Macau remains king of the castle, but what is news is that another couple of Australian politicians have jumped on the anti gambling - anti pokie bandwagon, but it's pretty much a case of a very small but vocal minority.
Fired Las Vegas Sportsbook Boss Now A Tout
How the mighty have fallen!
Betfair Comes To New Jersey: Wants Piece of Online Gambling Market
With New Jersey looking to legalize online gambling, including sports betting, powerful European-based companies are working on getting a piece of the pie.
CA: Senate Supports PASPA Challenge Regarding Sports Betting
Hurricane Earl Takes Down Online Gambling Websites, Intertops.com
A major power outage on the island of Antigua has resulted in some online gambling websites experiencing service interruptions.
Couple Jailed For Leaving Newborn in Casino Parking Lot While They Gambled
A Northern California couple who left their newborn daughter in a casino parking garage while they went gambling are heading to jail.
A Placer County Superior Court judge sentenced Thuan Huy Nguyen and Panfila Phu Phan on Wednesday to 60 days. He also ordered them to attend a mandatory parenting class as part of a four-year probation sentence that could result in their regaining custody of the baby.
