Gambling

Don’t Cash Your Online Poker Checks Just Yet: They’re Bouncing

As Gambling911.com has been reporting over the past few hours, the Instant eCheck solution offered by Full Tilt Poker, PokerStars and Absolute Poker/UltimateBet has abruptly been discontinued.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Fri, 06/05/2009 - 14:06

Wayne Root on Neil Cavuto

Syndicated national radio talk show host and 2008 Libertarian Vice Presidential Nominee Wayne Allyn Root will appear on "Your World with Neil Cavuto" today at 4:30 PM EST/1:30 PM PST on F

Submitted by on, Fri, 06/05/2009 - 13:22

Full Tilt Poker, PokerStars Remove Instant eCheck Option

The Instant eCheck option from two major online poker rooms disappeared Thursday, making deposit of funds into both sites difficult during a time when poker traffic generally heats up (with the Wor

Submitted by C Costigan on, Fri, 06/05/2009 - 03:37

Full Tilt Poker PR Rep Won’t Deny Russ Hamilton Overtures

Submitted by C Costigan on, Fri, 06/05/2009 - 01:42

Minnesota Not Ready to Stop Blocking Online Gambling ISPs Yet

While the Poker Players Alliance announced Thursday evening that the Minnesota Department of Public Safety was dropping enforcement action against

Submitted by C Costigan on, Fri, 06/05/2009 - 00:13

Doyle Brunson: Jenny Woo Has Never Seen Me Naked

Sometimes you hear things that make you appreciative. A lady came up to me to get an autograph and told me her husband had died a couple of months ago.

Submitted by Doyle Brunson on, Thu, 06/04/2009 - 17:45

Good Odds Paddy Power Has Backed a Winner

BOOKIE turned boardroom protagonist Mark Read could walk away with $11.6 million stashed in his bag after Ireland's biggest online betting and gaming provider, Paddy Power, lobbed a 60¢-per-share

Submitted by on, Thu, 06/04/2009 - 04:46

Sportingbet to Focus More Heavily on UK Market

The Financial Times reports that

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Thu, 06/04/2009 - 04:30

Russ Hamilton to Represent Full Tilt at WSOP?

Could it be this is some type of joke?

Submitted by Ace King on, Thu, 06/04/2009 - 00:44

eCOGRA New Online Casino Affiliate Code Excludes Bella Vegas

eCommerce and Online Gaming Regulatory and Assurance (eCOGRA) has unleashed a new standard for online casino affiliates, one that apparently neglects the fact that a recently renewed member of the

Submitted by C Costigan on, Wed, 06/03/2009 - 10:19

Dream Team Poker CEO – Daniel Delshad Interview

I had the chance to sit down with Dream Team Poker founder and CEO, Daniel Delshad. As he told me that they were at the WSOP this year, we also discuss how big team poker has become and where he

Submitted by Jenny Woo on, Wed, 06/03/2009 - 04:48

Ben Waldman Denies Involvement With Delinquent Payment Solution

Responding to Gambling911.com Monday disclosure that payment solutions company, Smart Banking Systems (SBS), was screwing over online gambling clients in Costa Rica, software platform provider, B

Submitted by C Costigan on, Wed, 06/03/2009 - 04:44

Cereus Poker Becomes 6th Largest Online Poker Network

Ultimate Bet and Absolute Poker, now powered by the Cereus Online Poker Network, have moved into the number 6 p

Submitted by C Costigan on, Tue, 06/02/2009 - 22:57

eCOGRA Renews Seal for Rogue Online Casino Group

eCommerce and Online Gaming Regulation and Assurance (eCOGRA) recently renewed its seal of approval for a rogue online casino operation despite public outcries from affiliates across the world.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Tue, 06/02/2009 - 15:19

Does the NFL Still Hold a High Moral Ground on Betting?

The NFL has taken a fair amount of heat over its recent decision to allows its teams to partner with state lotteries.

Submitted by on, Tue, 06/02/2009 - 13:47

Tom Durrrr Dwan Goes Up $1.7 Mil in One Hour

It is well documented and widely discussed about how 2009 has been a complete pendulum for Tom "Durrrr" Dwan

Submitted by on, Tue, 06/02/2009 - 00:45

Former Liverpool Star Has £600,000 in Gambling Debts

Dietmar Hamann vowed to tackle a £600,000 gambling debt on Monday and insisted he would escape the threat of being taken to court.

Submitted by on, Tue, 06/02/2009 - 00:44

Payment Processor Screws Online Gambling Websites

There is outrage in Costa Rica after a Canadian-based payment processor has reportedly screwed over a dozen online gambling sites out of millions of dollars.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mon, 06/01/2009 - 15:37

Russ Hamilton Won’t be at Table of Champions

The WSOP is off to a roaring start. If the economy is affecting the poker players, the numbers don't show it.

Submitted by Doyle Brunson on, Mon, 06/01/2009 - 15:09

City of Dreams Latest Bet on Gambling Haven Macau

MACAU (Associated Press) - The City of Dreams, a massive casino resort in Macau, was unveiled Monday in the latest multibillion-dollar bet that this once seedy Chinese gambling enclave will become

Submitted by on, Mon, 06/01/2009 - 11:37

New York Post: Slim Chance Poker Player is Innocent

The New York Post this week through more fuel on the fire of a controversial topic surrounding the poker world: That being whether poker pro, Thomas "Amarillo Slim" Preston Jr., is in f

Submitted by Ace King on, Mon, 06/01/2009 - 04:40

Taj Casino Gunman Had Planned Suicide

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.

Submitted by on, Mon, 06/01/2009 - 03:56

2009 WSOP: Three Records in Three Days

Each of the first three open events of the 2009 World Series of Poker Presented By Jack Link's Beef Jerky has broken a record.

First, it was Event #2, which set the record for largest prize pool for a non-Main Event field, when 201 players anted up $40,000 each to create a massive $7,718,400 prize pool. The previous record prize pool was $7,104,000 (2007) - a solid $614,000 behind the new record.

Then, Event #3, the $1,500 Omaha Hi-Low, had 918 entrants, besting the old record of 833 and becoming the largest live Omaha tournament ever played.

Submitted by on, Sat, 05/30/2009 - 14:51

NFL Won’t Go Down Without a Fight in Sports Betting Case

The NFL is vowing to fight a Delaware Supreme Court decision that will permit legalized sports betting in that st

Submitted by C Costigan on, Fri, 05/29/2009 - 16:56

Charles Barkley Controlling Gambling Appetite For Now

Charles Barkley is still drinking. But not driving at the same time.

He's not gambling. But just might take it up again one day.

Submitted by on, Fri, 05/29/2009 - 11:48