Gambling
European Online Gambling Firms Want Into U.S. Market: Hopes Are High
Nearly all European online gambling firms, including the poker sites, have shied away from the U.S. market for the past 3 years following passage of the Unlawful Internet Gaming Enforcement Act (UIGEA) back in October 2006. The first step towards appealing that law took place Wednesday with a markup in a House subcommittee. Now it’s off to the House and Senate where further amendments are likely.
Gambling News for Australia, Asia Pacific (July 30, 2010)
Readers er punters, another huge news week for gambling in the Australian - Asia Pacific including New Zealand region. Aussie's and Kiwi's rejoice at the PartyGaming - bwin deal, Australia's most dangerous casino named, Kiwi in Hong Kong poker sting, Star City Casino gunman awaiting sentencing, under age gambling probe on cards and more. heat. Media Man and Gambling911 play Pink Panther and Cluedo with this exciting and newsy Asia Pacific news round up...
Jupiters Hotel and Casino Gold Coast: Australia's Most Dangerous? World Dangerous List...
Australia’s Most Dangerous Casino: The Conrad Hotel and Casino
Australian land based casino and pubs, clubs and hotels have a bit of a reputation as not exactly totally safe places to hang out. Some of the dangers of land based casinos in Australia were touched on in the Productivity Report into gaming, but new findings further back this up with the Gold's Coast's Jupiters getting the most heat. Media Man and Gambling911 bring in the bodyguards with bullet proof vests, baton sticks and plastic handcuffs at the ready with this special report...
HR 2267 Might Have Tough Time in House: Pelosi No Fan
An important milestone was met Wednesday when HR 2267, legislation that looks to fully legalize online poker in the U.S., passed by markup in the House Subcommittee.
Specifically, HR 2267 amends title 31, United States Code, to provide for the licensing of Internet gambling activities by the Secretary of the Treasury, to provide for consumer protections on the Internet, to enforce the tax code, and for other purposes.
Next stop: The House, where HR 2267 author Barney Frank has some degree of sway. But there is one slight obstacle.
PPA Praises Passage of H.R. 2267, Internet Gambling Regulation Bill
HR 2267 Online Gambling Bill Passes in Subcommittee: 41-22 Vote
Cyprus Government Moves to End Online Gambling
By George Psyllides, Cyprus Mail
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie: Legalized Sports Betting No Priority?
Europe, U.S. All Mull Over Legalized Online Gambling: Markup Delayed
European Punters Swindled by State Run Gambling Monopolies During World Cup
Pennsylvania Gambling Beats Out Las Vegas, Atlantic City
No wonder Atlantic City is suffering, Pennsylvania is making quite an impact on the gambling scene, at least if collected taxes act as an indicator.
New York Times: States Addicted to Gambling
The New York Times featuring a report Monday regarding individual states desire to boost their economies through gambling, New Jersey included.
New Jersey governor Chris Christie last week announced a decision for the state to take over struggling gambling destination Atlantic City. Casino revenue there is down almost 30 percent from the same period in 2006. Of course, Atlantic City was hit with a double whammy of sorts. Not only has the town suffered from a downturn in the economy but neighboring states have recently provided stiffer competition.
Australian Gambling News July 25, 2010
Readers er punters, the Australian connection between casinos, gaming and politics had never been so hot. Aussie politicians and campaigners continue to battle for your mind (and vote), headlines and the whole box and dice. Media Man and Gambling911 deliver the uncensored news (full strength caffeine in Google speak) you need to know, not always what you want to hear. Here's your weekend fix my friends...
James Packer Family Spotted In Barcelona...
Pennsylvania Gets Casino Games: Atlantic City's Death Knell?
Legal poker was played for the first time in the State of Pennsylvania this week as table games came to the state's casinos.
Gambling Industry Welcomes Atlantic City Plan But Others Skeptical
Donald Wittkowski, Press of Atlantic City
ATLANTIC CITY - Gov. Chris Christie's plan for state oversight of the casino district should boost the gaming industry, but it could take much longer to reverse Atlantic City's national reputation as a dirty and crime-plagued gambling haven, observers say.
Federal Agents Order Shutdown of Blogs
Some 73,000 blogs were shut down this past week, reportedly based on an order by US federal agents.
Annie Duke, Spencer Bachus Go To War Over Online Poker Scandal
Sports Betting Scam Bilked Investors Out of $1 Million
The U.S. Attorney's Office in Nevada has charged Yul Na with 30 counts of wire fraud, 29 counts of money laundering and criminal forfeiture related to a sports betting scam that bilked investors out of nearly $1 million. Na has been charged with money laundering and fraud charges and will have to pay a $250,000 fine on each count as well as the forfeiture of money or property up to $962,350.
Hearing on Internet Gambling: Gamblers Compared to Heroin Addicts
Online Gambling: British Columbia Website Compromised User Information
Organized Crime Fears Cloud British Columbia Online Gambling Plans
Russian Bookmaker Offers 100,000 Euros for Paul The Octopus
A prognosticating octopus correctly picked all the winners of specified World Cup games including Serbia’s shock win over favored Germany and Spain’s World Cup final win.
