Gambling
TAB Chiefs Under Fire in Bribe Allegations
Reports have surfaced that TAB chiefs could be in some serious trouble over allegations they bribed government officials.
In an extraordinary move, the Department of Internal Affairs has launched an investigation into New Zealand Racing Board figures - which means that the government department charged with policing the pokie industry could prosecute employees of a quasi-government agency, New Zealand's Star Times reported on Sunday.
NHL No Problem With Players Promoting Online Poker
David Banes of the Vancouver Sun on Saturday questioned hockey star Mats Sundin's
Law Enforcement Probe Online Poker Room
An American online poker room that went out of business last year is being investigated by police.
Poker Site Leaders Losing Their Edge
Most online poker players are familiar with online training sites. Sites such as CardRunners and StoxPoker offer online videos for members who pay for the content in hopes of learning from the winning ways of top online poker players. While thousands of customers have learned a great deal from these training sites, it seems that the site's founders have seen their win rates slashed dramatically and the poker forums are buzzing with speculation as to why this is the case.
Duplicate Poker Owes Affiliates $487,500
On November 11,2008, we notified creditors that Duplicate (2007) Inc. (Duplicate or the Company) executed a Trust Mortgage (the Trust) on October 28, 2008, which granted a security interest in all of the Company?s assets to our firm, McTevia & Associates, LLC, as Trustee for the benefit of creditors (the ?Trustee?). The Trust provides that a claims process be established so that all creditors are treated equally under the priorities established in liquidations under the United States Bankruptcy Code.
FBI Agent Breaks Down Poker Cheat Russ Hamilton Video
WickeChopsPoker.com had former FBI agent and current WSOP Academy instructor Joe Navarro take a look at
Kentucky Wants Fill Up to the Max in Online Gambling Case
The commonwealth of Kentucky and its attorneys refuse to go down without a fight. On Wednesday, they filed a Motion for Leave to File Brief Exceeding Page Limitations.
Las Vegas Mayor Wants Apology From Obama
Las Vegas' colorful mayor, Oscar Goodman, wants President Barack Obama to apologize for saying that companies shouldn't visit Las Vegas using tax payers money.
"What's a better place, as I say, than for them to come here," Goodman told KLAS-TV. "And to change their mind and to go someplace else and to cancel _ and at the suggestion of the president of the United States _ that's outrageous."
Under $500 Round Trip to Amsterdam for CAC?
Ticonderoga Ventures, Inc.
GoDaddy.com Now The Friend of Poker?
It seems like only yesterday the online gambling was fighting to keep 141 domain names from being seized by the commonwealth of Kentucky. Thanks to an impressive effort by the The Interactive Med
Online Betting in Spain Could be Preempted Another Year
The Spanish Association of Internet Bettors (Aedapi) estimates that the benefits for the companies that operate in this sector exceeded the 200 million euros.
A-Rod Likes She-Males? The Oddsmakers Love A-Rod
One of my fellow Cubanos, the great Perez Hilton, brought up a little ditty that was out there two years back when A-Rod (Alex Rodriguez) was caught frolicking around in strip clubs.
Perez reported the following: "(A-Rod) likes the she-male, muscular type" says a stripper at a club once frequented by Rodriguez. "They brought me up to the champagne room one time. I spun around once and that was it. I'm not his type."
So does this mean that Yours Truly might be able to score a home run with A-Rod?
Australian Censor Celebrates Safer Internet Day 2009
Protect our kids. Protect our pets. Protect ourselves from ourselves. This may be the message that Australia is trying to convey in recent months as some in government atte
Bookmaker Not Hurt by Recession: Opening 80 More Shops
Paddy Power, Ireland's biggest bookmaker, plans to expand into Scotland with the opening of 80 more shops by 2011 with a stg£16m investment.
Online Gambling and the Economy: The Media Stimulus
Throughout these trying times, Gambling911.com will be highlighting ways in which a fully legalized online gambling industry can help to stimulate the U.S.
Michael Phelps Might Need to Become a Poker Pro… Fast!
Olympic gold medalist swimmer, Michael Phelps, was dropped by one sponsor this past week following the fallout of his "marijuana" usage at a party this past fall.
Kellogg Co became the first major consumer firm to terminate an endorsement relationship with Michael Phelps. The world's largest cereal maker said on Thursday it would not extend a contract with Phelps, who won 8 gold medals at the Beijing Olympics last summer. The company said the Phelps "bong incident" was inconsistent with its public image.
Poker Pro Layne Flack Gets Heat: Plays Golf With The Devil
Back in December, poker pro Layne Flack implied poker legend, Doyle Brunson, may have bought his earlier World Series of Poker bracelets.
No Predators at This Year’s LA County Sheriff’s Dept Poker Classic
The sheriffs have learned their lesson.
Finally.
Lakers vs. Celtics Draws Huge Ratings: Heavy Betting
The Los Angeles Lakers vs.
Online Gambling Heating Up in Australia
The online gambling industry is really starting to get hot in Australia it seems.
The land down under is seen as the land of opportunities, but it is often forgotten by the folks up north. That's not so much the case with the online gambling sector. Last month we watched with excitement as the Aussie Millions Poker Tournament turned out yet another millionaire. It's now among the most popular live tournaments in the world today.
Russ Hamilton Mum Regarding Online Poker Cheating
WickedChopsPoker via its RawVegas.TV arm featured exclusive footage of "alleged" UltimateBet super-user Russ Hamilton after completing a round of golf
Pennsylvania Wants Video Poker Legalized to Pay for College Tuition
(Associated Press) Gov.
Online Casino Affiliates Must Apply Pressure to Grand Prive
Despite tensions between two of the top online casino affiliate organizations, Casino Affiliate Programs and the Gambling Portal Webmasters Association, there is common ground among members related
Poker Players Alliance Party for Its Leaders… Members Excluded
Gambling911.com published an article Wednesday suggesting how great it would be for the million plus Poke
Alcohol and Online Poker: You Booze You Lose
How does drinking alcohol affect your online poker play?
That's the question that was posed at the popular online poker forum CardsChat.com.
"I have been playing for only 3 years now, but in my experience ‘drink' tends to make me more adventurous. and of course less disciplined. ie the next morning is a bitter one!" a poster by the handle of Bluffmaster wrote. He was also the individual who posed the question.
Responses included the following:
888 Holdings 4th Quarter Figures Bad, January Good
The online poker craze appears to be going off the boil judging by 888 Holdings's fourth quarter figures, though the online gaming firm said its full-year 2008 earnings should meet
Full Tilt Poker Places Itself in Compromising Position
Clonie Gowen filed an amended complaint against Full Tilt Poker, the world's second largest online poker room, its related companies, CEO Raymond Bitar and 13 big name poker players who are part of
Balkans Opens Up For Online Gambling Market
After expanding in continental and southern Europe, the
Liggero Uses Sex Appeal to Get CAP Ban Lifted
"I am sure you are wondering...what on earth did it take to get my CAP Euro ban lifted? Seducing (Michael) Caselli.
Randy Meisner Imposter Still Conning at Super Bowl in Vegas
The infamous Randy Meisner imposter (the real Meisner used to play with the Eagles) is fast losing ground thanks partly to the iPhone/Blackberry and a little help from Gambling911.com. 2009 Wor
