Business & Financial
Boyfriend of Disney Employee Traded “Insider Info” to Support Gambling Habit
The boyfriend of an ex-Disney employee was sentenced to two years and three months for trying to sell access to Mickey Mouse’s financial secrets.
Prosecutors contend that Yonni Sebbag, the boyfriend of former Walt Disney Co. administrative assistant Bonnie Hoxie, contacted dozens of hedge funds and investment companies in an effort to sell “insider trading secrets” as a means of supporting his gambling addiction.
The FBI was alerted upon learning that Sebbag offered $15,000 for the information.
Four Wives, Seventeen Children Involved in Ho Debacle
Just one day after announcing publicly that all was good in his family, the 89-year-old Macau casino magnate, Stanley Ho has filed suit claiming he got a raw deal.
PokerStars eCheck Crisis: Gambling911 Twitter Alerts Around The Clock
Paper Checks, Wires, Western Unions: No Easy Bait For Online Poker Fish
Ho No, Not Again! Billionaire Casino Magnate Files Lawsuit
So you thought it was over, huh? Guess again!
Saga Is HO-VER: Stanley Ho Admits to Transfer of Stake in Casino Empire
Full Tilt Poker Check Problems Persist: Bank Wires Working
The world’s second largest online poker room, Full Tilt, is advising customers not to cash or deposit any recently issued checks.
Stanley Ho Accuses Family of Stealing Gambling Assets
Macau gambling magnate, Stanley Ho, is accusing family members of gambling assets.
Online Poker Helps Boost Playtech 4th Quarter Income, Revenue
Stanley Ho Macau Casino Empire Stake Goes to Family
89-year-old Billionaire Stanley Ho transfers most of his stake in Macau gambling company to family members. Worth 13.4 billion HK dollars.
Virgin, EA Games Bringing Online Gambling To Video Game Console
$90 Million Likely Bet on 2011 Super Bowl in Nevada Says Caesars Sportsbook Chief
Annie Duke: New Poker League Can Co-Exist With Other Tournaments
Sports Betting Update: NJ vote result submitted to court; DOJ objects
Online Poker Traffic Slows After Massive Surge Last Week
Following a meteoric surge in traffic of 12 to 15 percent last week, online poker traffic slowed to a crawl this week, falling nearly a percentage.
International Gaming Technology vs. Aristocrat Leisure Legal Battle Ensues
Macau Gambling Revenue Continues Unprecedented Rise Into 2011
Macau, the world’s biggest gambling destination, is anticipating a 49 percent rise in casino revenue this month according to analysts at CLSA Ltd.
OpenBet in £208m Management Buy-Out
A major technology company, whose clients include William Hill and Ladbrokes, is undergoing a major Management buy-out to the tune of £208 million, this according to the Telegraph.
Phil Hellmuth Breaks Silence About UB.Com Departure: Talks Zynga Deal
New Jersey Online Gambling Just In Time For Dying Atlantic City
Remember back in the days when Atlantic City used to be a dump?
Well, the casino Mecca is heading back in that direction it seems.
The Newark Star Ledger this week reported that, in just four short years, the nation’s second largest gambling destination has lost nearly 25 percent of its market share.
Philadelphia Inquirer: Las Vegas Bookies Crushed By Packers Win
