Gambling
March Madness Contests Will Prove Major Draw During Recession
One of the biggest betting periods of the year is about to get underway with the start of 2009 March Madness. For many of the online gambling sites, the lure will be March Madness contests, many
Utah, Hawaii Rank Highest Among Porn Viewers
Here's a shocking revelation. The state of Utah - yes UTAH - ranks number one of all states for most porn viewers on the Internet. It's the most porn-dense state out there - maybe because it's
CAP Crisis Gets Uglier: Partner May File Legal Action in CA
Gambling911.com has learned that Casino Affiliate Programs (CAP) co-organizer, Lou Fabiano, will be flying out to California to take legal action against his former partner, Warren Jolly, in what h
Gambling News: Federal Probe Into Alabama Attorney General’s Office
Reports surfaced on Monday that federal prosecutors were investigating Alabama Attorney General, Troy King, along with his possible connections to gambling.
King apparently has threatened to shut down some electronic bingo operations while allowing others to stay in business. He claims to oppose gambling but believes that "some electronic gambling machines are allowed under constitutional amendments that authorized the bingo operations."
Online Gambling Still a Safe Bet
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Europe's online gambling companies should buck the economic downturn with around 10 percent growth in revenues this year, the chief executive of the European Remote Gambling As
BetonSports Matter Finally Going to Trial
Gary's renewed motions to be released on bond filed last May and October of 2008 were denied by the District Judge on Thursday.
Layne Flack An Ongoing DUI Investigation Says Las Vegas PD
Poker player Layne Flack, scheduled to participate in this past weekend's National Heads-Up Poker Championship, was arrested on Friday morning and replaced by David Oppenheimer last minute.
Armed Raid of William Hill Bookmaker Had People Flocking for Dropped Cash
News that a robber had dropped bank notes after fleeing the scene at a Glasgow William Hill bookmaking shop had citizens flocking to find the cash.
Gambling News: Barney Frank Goes All In, AGA Goes All Out
Congressman and Chairman of the Financial Services Committee, Barney Frank, is determined to lift a ban on Internet gambling. That was the top gambling news stor
Layne Flack Claims His Blood Alcohol Level Was Zero
Professional poker player Layne Flack issued a statement Saturday confirming he had been arrested in Las Vegas during the early morning hours Friday for speeding, but
Latin Poker News: Jenny Woo to Have Seat at Latin Series of Poker
The 2009 Latin Series of Poker will take place this coming August with an unprecedented $500,000 guaranteed payout. The best thing about this tournament is that the payout will be especially larg
Sportsbook.com Website Down: Back Up Saturday Night
The Sportsbook.com website was down much of Saturday afternoon March 7, 2009 and well into the evening, but by 10 pm EST all was well once again.
Carrie Stroup Will Play Strip Poker Online… But Has Her Limits
Like most Gambling911.com reporters, With the exception of the ravishing Jenny Woo, Carrie Stroup won't remove her clothing...at least not all of it.
Stroup is slated to play strip poker as part of a Players Only Online Casino March "economic stimulus" package that is sure to stimulate a few horny men.
But the buck will stop somewhere, says Carrie.
Poker Pro Layne Flack Charged With DUI
One of the most hated poker players, Layne Flack, has been charged with Driving While Under the Influence.
Cancun CAP Spring Break Hell
It's no secret that the drug violence in Mexico has gotten completely out of control.
Mexico's rampant drug violence has put the issue of safety front and center for would-be vacationers, and put the country's publicity-sensitive tourism promoters on the defensive. Tens of thousands of foreign visitors are expected to hit Mexican beaches such as Cancun for spring break, which lasts through April.
France Caves Into EU Pressure: Will Legalize Online Gambling
France, which has long been against legalized online gambling, has finally conceded to European Union pressures. The country announced Friday it's plans to open the marketplace for external onlin
Alabama Conservatives Look to Block Gambling Activity
Gambling911.com has obtained this preemptory bill by Senator Erwin of Alabama which looks to prevent any future expansion of gambling within the state.
Jenny Woo Wants to be Your Facebook Friend
Gambling911.com's lead reporter, Jenny Woo, has begun to actively update her Facebook page in recent days, which of course
Playtech Moves Further Into Cryptologic’s Territory: Makes Marvel Deal
The announcement this week that Playtech had signed a licensing agreement with Marvel Entertainment Inc. was perhaps as big a surprise as the powerful online casino software firm snatching competitor Cryptologic's biggest client, William Hill, right out from under their noses. The new deal allows Playtech to use Marvel film properties such as The Incredible Hulk and the Fantastic Four in its branded games inventory. Prior to this week, Cryptologic had the exclusive rights to the Marvel enterprise as so far as gaming goes.
Australia Online Gambling News: Gaming Minister Asleep at the Wheel?
A series of photographs seem to show Australia's Gaming and Racing Minister, Kevin Greene, taking a nap during a Parliament question period.
WagerProfits Drops CAP
One of the largest and most successful online gambling affiliate programs, WagerProfits, has dropped out of the Casino Affiliate Programs (CAP) certification platform and others may soon follow.
Las Vegas Casinos to Be Nationalized?
With Las Vegas casinos drowning in a sea of debt, it may only be a matter of months before they are all bank owned.
Poker Pro Eric Cloutier Charged With Money Laundering, Felony Theft
(Associated Press) A nine-month investigation led to the arrest last Thursday of a Lafayette bar owner and former ice hockey player on charges including money laundering, racketeering, computer fraud and felony theft, state authorities said.
Online Gambling, Sports Betting: Economy Having Little Effect
Gambling911.com spent a few days in the epicenter of online gambling this past week, Costa Rica. There we visited five different offices and met with a few other industry folks as well. The wor
US DoJ Rejects State Lottery Info Request by iMEGA
As first reported Tuesday afternoon on Gambling911.com, Nicholas Bagley, attorney for the US Department of Justice, indicated he will not consent to a request by iMEGA's legal team to inform the US
Bwin in Hot Water Over Affiliated Website's Unauthorized Broadcasts
John Leyden of the Register Newspaper reports that online bookie Bwin is funding a website that links to unauthorised live broadcasts of Premier League and other football matches.
Online Gambling Affiliate Programs Come Together to Take Charge
A group of 65 of the online gaming industry's largest operators and gambling affiliate programs have joined together to collaborate efforts to help ensure the online gaming industry will be manage
DOJ Refuses to Hear of UIGEA Overblocking on State Lotteries
In following up on current developments in this area related to the Unlawful Internet Gaming Enforcement Act, there are several states which are now experiencing blocking of Internet based sales of
Centrebet Loses Out on International All Sports Deal
Australian privately owned wagering shop Sportsbet has taken a 12.3 percent stake in International All Sports, thus effectively knocking out Centrebet International Ltd.
Gambling911.com Reporter Crowned Miss Trashy Cyber Girl
Congratulations to Gambling911.com reporter, Anna Lexington, for being crowned Miss Trashy Cyber Girl for the month of February and she is still in the running for Miss Trashy Cyber Girl of the Yea
