- Adam Levy Strong in World Poker Tour| Leave a Comment
If you thought the successes of UltimateBet’s Star Players team were restricted to the virtual tables, think again. Members of the world’s most respected online poker team are cleaning up on the land-based poker circuit, with the most recent win coming out of Las Vegas at the hands of Adam *Roothlus* Levy. Adam Levy left [...]
- Bermuda Possible To Casino Gambling| Leave a Comment
The government of Bermuda is looking into the possibility of introducing casino gambling. Premier Dr Ewart Brown has announced a joint venture between his administration and the Bermuda Hotel Association (BHA) to conduct a US$300,000 feasibility study on gaming in the island. Depending on the outcome of the research, which will be done by the [...]
- Casino money behind John McCain| Leave a Comment
Casino companies are largely backing Republican John McCain in the presidential election, though Democrat Barack Obama has some support within the gambling industry. Individuals with ties to casinos have donated more than $260,000 to McCain’s campaign through September, according to the Center for Responsive Politics, a nonpartisan group that tracks presidential fundraising. The group says [...]
- PartyGaming and CryptoLogic| Leave a Comment
CryptoLogic software developer - is in talks with PartyGaming to pool their poker businesses to save costs as both companies fight to maintain their positions in the the online gambling industry. After William Hill announced that it was abandoning CryptoLogic as its software provider of poker and casino for rival Playtech, Dublin-based CryptoLogic sought to soften the [...]
- Online Gamblig Deal Could Be Close| Leave a Comment
In America - a settlement between the US Department of Justice and certain European online gambling operators may be in sight just over two years after the passage of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA). Until now - negotiations with the likes of operators *Sportingbet* and *PartyGaming* had been making painfully slow progress. This was due [...]
- $2,500 weekly prize for NFL games| Leave a Comment
$2,500 weekly prize for the contestant that picked the most winners. If there is only one winner, that winner will receive the full $2,500 in their account. If there are multiple winners, the prize money will be split evenly. CONTEST RULES: Must have active Justbet Sportsbook Account + Minimum $200 Account Balance to enter. Pick [...]
- Kentucky Gambling Boycott| Leave a Comment
The continuing action by Kentucky courts and Governor Steve Beshear to force the forfeiture of the domain names of 141 online gambling sites. Sherman Bradley of Online Casino Advisory has called for a Boycott of all things Kentucky - especially Kentucky gambling. Bradley appealed to not only gamblers, but citizens concerned about Internet censorship and the [...]
- Google lifting gambling restrictions| Leave a Comment
Google will make a major turn by lifting restrictions on paid search gambling terms in the UK. The search giant is to allow all licensed UK gambling and gaming companies to run AdWords campaigns for the first time since June 2007. Gambling and gaming companies within the European Economic Area licensed by their relevant authorities [...]
- Frank Rosenthal Died From a Heart Attack| Leave a Comment
Frank Rosenthal - the legendary Las Vegas gaming tycoon whose life inspired the Martin Scorsese film Casino - has died aged 79. Officials in Florida said he died from a heart attack in his Miami Beach home. Frank Rosenthal who had close links to the Chicago mafia and who once survived a car bombing, ran the Stardust [...]
- House Resolution 6870| Leave a Comment
Castle Technologies, Inc. (Pink Sheets:CSTL) announced that the recent introduction of House Resolution 6870, the Payments System Protection Act of 2008, would have a profound positive effect on the Company’s operations if the bill becomes a law. The bill was recently passed by the House Financial Services Committee and will be sent to Congress in [...]
- Everybody is out of money| Leave a Comment
It seems like it has been a while since any good news has come out of either Wall Street or Washington when it comes to finances. Everybody is out of money, and lawmakers are scratching their heads wondering how to get more and solve the problems that we have. Last week New Jersey senator Robert [...]
- Ireland Gaming Opportunity| Leave a Comment
While certain sectors of the U.S. continue to fight fiercely against regulation of online gambling, Ireland is looking to use Internet casino regulation as a means to provide jobs and spur the economy. The Gaming and Leisure Association of Ireland has petitioned the government to make public and regulate casinos in the country - and to [...]
- Online gambling in Kentucky| Leave a Comment
Internet gambling in Kentucky will be front and center in a Franklin Circuit Courtroom Tuesday as the Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet will argue for blocking access to illegal online gaming sites. Gov. Steve Beshear wants to block 141 gambling websites calling them illegal and unregulated. Monday, some of the people who represent those [...]
- John Juanda Wins World Series of Poker Europe| Leave a Comment
John Juanda took down the event and the 869k pound first place prize. Heads-up play between Juanda and eventual second-place finisher Stanislav Alekhin took almost eight hours to complete as the two exchanged the chip lead many times. The end came after 484 hands – Alekhin moved all-in preflop holding A-9 offsuit, and Juanda called [...]
- Why bet with Sportsbook.com| Leave a Comment
Sportsbook.com is enjoyed by millions of Americans who bet on sports – poker or enjoying other casino games. (Established in 1997). Claims to be the biggest sportsbook in the world. Huge promos and contests. Must-visit for NFL Betting. Stats on most sports. Live in-running betting feature. Great customer service. Integrated poker, casino and horses. You’re [...]
- Only Tim Donaghy Committed Crimes| Leave a Comment
Tim Donaghy is in prison - and David Stern doesn’t want anyone else in the NBA to get in trouble because of gambling…… So Stern responded to a report on NBA referees Thursday by vowing to build the *most effective possible system* to monitor illegal activity and preserve the game’s integrity. *The best we can do [...]
- Senate bill calls for regulating online gambling| Leave a Comment
The effort to roll back an Internet gambling ban has reached the Senate, with a bill by Sen. Robert Menendez that calls for licensing and regulating online poker and other *games of skill* instead of outlawing them. Menendez -Â a New Jersey Democrat, intends to introduce the bill today, according to the Poker Players Alliance, which [...]