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Shrink “Ken Weitzner” Was Mentally Ill
Ken "The Shrink" Weitzner, the controversial website operator who killed himself earlier this month, had been medically treated for a mental illness--clinical depression--and had taken
Movie Box Office Futures Market Proposal Moves Forward
Gambling and Hollywood do apparently mix, based on the proliferation of branded slot games found in online casinos and the Hollywood movie betting proposals currently being shuffled around the desk
IPL Bomb Blast Injures 15: Illegal Betting Ring Blamed
Officials in Bangalore are blaming two small explosions that injured 14 people at an Indian Premiere League (IPL) match on an illegal betting ring.
V.S. Acharya, home minister for the state of Karnataka, in which Bangalore is located said: "We have received credible information from intelligence sources that the betting racket is behind the blasts. We are carrying out investigations."
But Acharya also expressed uncertainty as to whether the evidence would hold up pointing to an illegal bookmaking racket.
Legal Online Gambling in the US Would Create 32,000 Jobs
A study released by H2 Gambling Capital suggests that some 32,000 jobs can be created in the United States with the legalization of online gambling.
Georgia: Weitzner was ‘Crazy’
Ken "The Shrink" Weitzner's main rival in the early days of the sports betting portal wars was "shocked" but not "surprised" to learn of his recent death by suicide.
Full Tilt Poker’s Howard Lederer Unfazed by Investigation
During a charity poker tournament in Washington, D.C.
Disgraced Daniel Tzvetkoff Had Pregnant Fiancée Waiting
Following the arrest in Las Vegas Friday of disgraced Australian payment processor, Daniel Tzvetkoff, it was revealed that he had a pregnant fiancée waiting for him back home. She may need to wa
Merge Poker Gets Boost With Sportsbook.com
The Merge Poker Network has moved up in the ranks following a major deal to bring on Sportsbook.com's thriving customer base. Just a few days ago, Merge had a mere 200 plus real cash players on a
Australian Families of Crime
Australians are lapping up their weekly, almost daily, dose of crime and all matters of vice.
Kentucky Wants Discovery From Full Tilt Poker
The Commonwealth of Kentucky on Monday filed a Motion for Leave to Take Discovery Concerning the Identities of the Unknown Defendants in a long standing complaint whereby Governor Stephen Beshear h
Spokesman: Jon Kyl Not Holding Up Treasury Noms
Arizona Republican Senator Jon Kyl is not holding up President Obama's Treasury nominations according to his spokesperson, Ryan Patmintra.
Online Gambling News: Daniel Tzvetkoff to Make Bail Application
Arrested payment processor Daniel Tzvetkoff is expected to make a bail application this coming Wednesday.
Australia’s Own Bonnie and Clyde Pokie Bandits
Down under in Melbourne, Australia, a real life Bonnie and Clyde have been finally nabbed, after causing pokie hangout clubs and pubs hell.
Planet Hollywood Offers Chance to See Marilyn Monroe’s Boobs
Planet Hollywood may have had its ups and downs over the years, but with revelations that the casino is going to offer patrons the opportunity to see Marilyn Monroe's boobs in a most unique ways, p
The Rise and Fall of Daniel Tzvetkoff
Greg Tingle of Gambling911.com breaks down online gambling payment processor Daniel Tzvetkoff's meteoric rise and fall
BettorsWorld.com Founder Brian Georgia Has Heart Attack
The founder of the Internet's first sports betting portal is in a Connecticut hospital recovering from a heart attack, Gambling911.com has learned exclusively.
Brian Georgia, founder of Bettor's World (www.bettorsworld.com), told Gambling911.com in a telephone interview today that he is "out of the woods" and is expected to make a full recovery, after suffering a heart attack last month.
"The worst is behind me," Georgia said. "I feel fine. I'm going to be okay."
Brandon Lang Contract Not Renewed at Sports Advisors
The Steve Budin owned sports handicapping service, SportsAdvisors.com, has reportedly cut ties with Brandon Lang, deciding not to renew his contract tha
Brendan Fevola Approached Mobsters
Self confessed gambling addict Brendan Fevola was so desperate for cash he approached gangland king of the kids Mick Gatto for financial assistance, says Australia's underworld grapevine.
Online Poker Rooms Turned in Tzvetkoff
James McCullough of the Courier-Mail is reporting that disgruntled online poker rooms turned in payment processor and Internet tycoon Daniel Tzvetkoff. Said to be worth $80 million at one point,
Las Vegas Review-Journal Sues Online Gambling Portal
A company associated with the Las Vegas Review-Journal is suing the popular online gambling portal Majorwager.com claiming it has posted the online newspape
Arlo Devlin-Brown Gets Rare Praise From Online Gambling Biz
Last year, Assistant United States Attorney Arlo Devlin-Brown seized some $50 million in funds belonging to online poker's largest firms, PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker. Since that time, Devlin-B
Raw: Complaint Against Daniel Tzvetkoff
PREET BHARARA, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, JOSEPH DEMAREST, JR., the Assistant Director-in-Charge of the New York Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigat
Online Gambling: Tzvetkoff Charged With Laundering $500 Million
News broke late Friday that Australian payment processing guru Daniel Tzvetkoff has been indicted on charges for allegedly laundering some $500 million in online gambling proceeds.
In a four-count indictment unsealed in New York on Friday, Daniel Tzvetkoff, an Australian national, has been charged with gambling conspiracy, bank fraud conspiracy, money laundering conspiracy and one count of money laundering.
Movie Box Office Futures Betting Market Approved
Do gambling and Hollywood mix?
Australia Likely To Get Online Gambling Legalisation Soon
Australia is heading towards getting new laws, legislation... the works, to cover the online gaming - gambling sector, following the global trend.
Marvel Comics Commits Material Breach Claims Cryptologic
CryptoLogic Limited (TSX: CRY)(TSX: CXY)(NASDAQ: CRYP)(LSE: CRP), a global developer of branded online betting games and Internet casino software, announces that arbitration proceedings have been f
Ken Weitzner Considered Suicide 4 Years Ago
Website owner Ken "The Shrink" Weitzner, who operated Eye on Gambling (www.eog.com) and committed suicide last week, eerily spoke about considering sui
Aussie AFL footballer Brendan Fevola Gambling Addiction
Media Man and Gambling911 investigate and tell it like it is in regard to Brendan Fevola...
The star athlete is seeking professional help in a bid to "knock it on the head".
BBC: Poker Pro Accused Killer One Step Closer to Extradition
More than 12 years after the disappearance of his American wife, poker champion Marcus Bebb-Jones is a step closer to being extradited from the UK to face trial in the US for her murder.
PartyGaming and Bwin to Merge This Summer
(Reuters) - Online gambling groups PartyGaming and Bwin, long the subject of merger speculation, will complete a deal this summer, an Austrian magazine reported on Friday without citing sources.
