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ATP Suspends 2 Italians for Gambling

The ATP suspended Italians Potito Starace and Daniele Bracciali on Saturday for making bets — some as little as $7 — on tennis matches involving other players.

WTO Clears $21M in Sanctions Vs. US

The United States faces a token $21 million in annual trade sanctions as a result of its online betting ban, the World Trade Organization said Friday in awarding Antigua and Barbuda the right to target U.S. services, copyrights and trademarks.

$31.5 Million Gambling Settlement

The three largest Internet companies have agreed to pay a combined $31.5 million to settle federal civil allegations they took ads for illegal gambling, the U.S. Attorney for eastern Missouri said Wednesday.

Offshore Gambling 'Pioneer' Details Fall

He learned at the knee of his bookmaker father in New York, took street bets in his teens, and partied with Las Vegas high-rollers. He made millions of dollars as a self-proclaimed offshore sports gambling "pioneer," flirted with Internet gambling, and was pinched by the FBI.

US Fights WTO Over Internet Gambling

With time running out, the tiny Caribbean island nation of Antigua and Barbuda holds the cards in a dispute over Internet gambling that could ultimately cost the United States billions of dollars.

18 Nabbed in Atlantic City Gambling Bust

An illegal sports gambling ring run out of a high-stakes poker room in an Atlantic City casino was busted Wednesday, authorities said, and 18 people were arrested, including four with mob ties.

Tenn. Gambling Bust Nets Poker Champ

A divisional winner of the World Series of Poker was arrested with 15 other men during a gambling raid that yielded almost $20,000, police said.

Tocchet's NHL Ban Extended to February

Rick Tocchet's involvement in a gambling ring wasn't as deep as initial reports suggested, but damaging enough to keep the Phoenix Coyotes' assistant coach out of the NHL for at least a few more months.

Poker Players Fight Online Gaming Ban

Internet poker players are raising the stakes in Washington.

All Bets May Be Off for New York OTB

It's probably not a good time to make a wager on the future of off-track betting in New York City. Mayor Michael Bloomberg says the city may shut down the money-losing operation.

Tennis Looks at 150 Suspicious Matches

Tennis officials are examining 150 professional matches considered to be suspicious, including some at Grand Slams, dating back to 2002.

WTA Match Part of Gambling Probe

A women's tennis match drew suspicion for unusual betting patterns, and the WTA Tour was investigating Thursday — two months after the men's tour began a probe into gambling on a match.

'Second Life' Bans Gambling

The virtual world "Second Life" has banned gambling, a cautious legal maneuver that could dent revenue and spark anger among fans.

U.S. Reaffirms Ban on Online Gambling

The United States will use a World Trade Organization procedure to clarify its ban on online gambling, a U.S. trade representative said Friday.

House Bill Would Allow Internet Gambling

The ban on Internet gambling enacted last fall would be overturned under legislation proposed Thursday by a senior House Democrat, but the bill faces long odds in Congress.

Neteller Exits; Online Gambling Won't

Though payment processor Neteller PLC is the latest and largest such company to pull out of the lucrative but illegal U.S. online gambling market, industry observers said other e-wallet sites would come forward to take its place.

Neteller Execs Charged in Gambling Case

Two founders of a company that processes Internet gambling transactions were arrested and charged with funneling billions of dollars in gambling proceeds to overseas betting operations, federal prosecutors announced Tuesday.

GOP May've Overplayed Gambling Bill Hand

A Republican-sponsored effort to clamp down on Internet gambling may turn out to be a bad bet for the GOP.

Britain Hosts Online Gambling Conference

Britain's culture secretary sought to build support among dozens of nations — but not the U.S. — for improved regulation of the global Internet gaming industry Tuesday at an international summit on the sector.

Britain Criticizes U.S. Online Bet Ban

Britain's culture secretary on Friday compared the U.S. crackdown on online gambling to the failed alcohol ban of the Prohibition as she prepared to host an international summit on Internet gambling next week.

New Law on Web Gambling May Hurt Poker

Observers say the recently enacted U.S. law that bans gambling online could cut into the number of entrants to the planet's richest card game — the World Series of Poker.

Experts: Ban Won't Stop Online Gambling

Gamblers may look over their shoulder now, but experts say a new Internet gambling ban won't keep bettors from ponying up, just turn them on to overseas payment services out of the law's reach.

British Online Gambling Shares Plummet

Shares in British online gambling companies, including Sportingbet PLC and PartyGaming PLC, dived Monday after the U.S. Congress passed legislation prohibiting the use of credit cards, checks and electronic fund transfers for online gaming.

GOP Aims to Crack Down on Web Gambling

Congressional Republicans attached a measure cracking down on Internet gambling to a bill aimed at enhancing port security that passed Saturday.

Frist Targets Internet Gambling

Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist is trying use a bill authorizing U.S. military operations, including in Iraq and Afghanistan, to prohibit people from using credit cards to settle Internet gambling debts.

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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE; Study Findings From University Of Tasmania Broaden Understanding Of Corporate Governance

Source: accountability-central.com

TALLAHASSEE, FL - Attorney General Bill McCollum today released the following statement regarding a lawsuit to be filed by the Attorney General's Office on behalf of the State of Florida. The lawsuit seeks an injunction against the Secretary of the U.S.

In WTO Ruling, Antigua Wins a Right to Pirate US Films and Music

Source: The New York Times

In an unusual ruling on Friday at the World Trade Organization, the Caribbean nation of Antigua won the right to violate copyright protections on goods like films and music from the United States — an award worth up to $21 million — as part of a dispute between the countries  …

IS online Bingo Market Picking Up?

I am attached to online gaming field and always looking out for some interesting news. According to a source, online poker is already at its peak and now its time for online bingo market to get going, especially in United Kingdom.

Crowe wins bid to ditch pokies

Source: abc.net.au

The clatter of poker machines is set to become a thing of the past at the South Sydney Leagues Club, after a campaign by owners Peter Holmes a Court and actor Russell Crowe.

EU and U.S. make deal in WTO Internet gambling dispute - IHT

Source: International Herald Tribune

The European Union and the United States agreed Monday on terms to compensate the Union for the loss of trade stemming from Washington's refusal to lift restrictions on Internet gambling.

United States Will Pay A 3.4 Billion Annual Fine To Keep US Citizens From Gambling On-Line

Source: International Herald Tribune

The refusal of the United States to comply with a World Trade Organization decision on online gambling is threatening to undermine the entire set of rules binding the international trade system.

Ron Paul Money Bomb Proves a Hit With Online Gambling Sites

Source: Gambling911

Ron Paul's supporters chances of donating a huge amount of cash on December 16th is getting pretty good odds. Several online gambling sites are offering the odds, and if you have the money to bet and donate, you could do pretty good.

Packer's safe bet

Source: businessspectator.com.au

James Packer is wasting no time in re-deploying the $2.7 billion of cash released by the separation of his media and gaming interests.

PokerStars Comes Up With Apple Software

Worlds most reputed and number one online poker room "PokerStars.com" has launched their newly Apple software for Macintosh users to play poker online.

Madigan Supports Huge Increase in Illinois Gambling

Source: chicagobusiness.com

From the article: In a letter to lawmakers, Madigan said the House will meet next Monday to consider the proposal.

New probe of Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich's point man

Source: Chicago Sun-Times

From the article:Federal authorities are investigating whether Gov. Blagojevich's former lead adviser on gaming policy properly disclosed personal gambling winnings and losses to the tax man, sources told the Chicago Sun-Times.

Toilet Escape Route Proves Hazardous Following Casino Raid

Source: Mainichi Daily News

A man who tried to flee a raid on an illegal casino in Tokyo from a fifth story toilet window is now being treated in the hospital for injuries sustained in his fall, police said.

Legal Internet Poker In U.S, In Next 18 Months.. Predicted.

The two world's largest off line casino's in United States, Harrah's and MGM and their two top executives have announced in global gaming expo conference that online gambling will be legalized in a period of 12 to 18 months.

Vegas24Seven | The Fremont Street Experience

Source: Vegas24Seven

If you've never been to Fremont Street while in Las Vegas, you're missing out.

Play the National Lottery in a Responsible Way.

Source: lotto4pros.com

tips on being responsible while playing the lottery.

Gambling comes to Super Smash Bros. Brawl, still no sign of Joe Camel as playable character

Source: Smash Bros. Dojo

Even among Smash players, there are some people who just aren't that good at action games. With that in mind, I've been thinking about how I can convey the fun of Smash to newcomers. I've been thinking about this type of thing since long before I joined this industry.

New England's Gaming Gambit

It's a tale of (at least) three states, each boldly putting forward their gambit for a share of gaming tax revenues.

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Source: casino-online-best.com

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Bots May Soon Threaten To Shut Down Online Poker

Source: The New York Times

People have expressed worry that computerized competition and game-theoretic solutions could psychologically depress player enthusiasm.

Major Expansion Planned in Atlantic City Over Next 5 Years

Source: kyw1060.com

Come 2012, you might not recognize Atlantic City. A burst of luxurious mega-casino projects to be built there over the next five years will transform its face into a more futuristic -- and crowded -- gambling resort.

Pkr Casino Coming Soon.

After the great success of Pkr in online poker, now its time for Pkr to focus on Casino industry and will be soon lauching their new project 'Pkr casino' .

Gambling Stats In Las Vegas

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Everyone who gambles does it for the easy money. In reality there is no such thing as easy winnings in gambling. Casino's have the odds stacked in their favor, like it or not. If you're trying to profit from gambling, buy a casino.

Murder in Paradise by Richard Davies

Source: authorspot

Story of the Mafia's casinos in 1970 Bahamas, and a Spring Break killer.

Camelot pulls scratchcard amid numerical anarchy

Source: The Register (UK)

Camelot has withdrawn its short-lived "Cool Cash" scratchcard after it required a higher than absolute zero grasp of how numbers work to understand it.

Vince Neil Hosts Off the Strip Poker Tournament

Source: CasinoSmack.com

Motley Crue singer hosting a poker tournament in Las Vegas, with adult film stars, rock stars, and poker celebrities joining in the fun.

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