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Daniel Negreanu Losing It: Poker Pro Tweets About Shaving His Privates
In a story that is shocking the world, Canadian poker pro Daniel Negreanu has shaved his private parts (also known as pubic hairs).
Lucky Chances Casino Sues to Keep Fight Videos Off YouTube
A Colma, California card room, Lucky Chances Casino, has filed suit to keep casino fight videos off of YouTube.
Betfair Accused of Robbing Hundreds of People Through “Happy Hour” Promo
The largest betting exchange in Europe, Betfair, has been accused of “robbing” players during a recent online casino “Happy Hour” promotion.
IMG Worldwide Chairman Gambled on College Sports While Representing Coaches
Crown Casino Hammered: 24-Hour Gambling Binges, Machine Urination Alleged
Poker World Needs To Consider Its Image: Hits Another Low
Poker last week showed once again why, despite its popularity, it's still regarded by many as an activity that's less than seemly.
Crown Casino Accused of Allowing Desperate Gamblers to Urinate on Machines
Roger Federer Speaks Out Regarding Gambling Scandal
Roger Federer is now talking in regard to a gambling scandal that threatened to rock the world of tennis.
Federer said on Tuesday that he had requested a detailed explanation from Ted Forstmann, the head of his management company IMG, after a lawsuit was filed claiming Forstmann had increased a bet on the 2007 French Open based on information provided to him by Federer.
Online Gambling Up Among College Age Men
A recent survey has found that college age men are gambling more than ever before online.
The survey was conducted by the Annenberg Public Policy Center at the University of Pennsylvania and it revealed that 16 percent of college age males gambled online in 2010 compared to 4.4 percent in 2008.
400,000 males in college ranging from age 18 to 22 gambled at least once a week on the Internet, and there were over 1.7 million who gambled at least once a month.
Lil Wayne Banned From Wynn Las Vegas
Recording artist Lil Wayne has been banned from the Wynn in Las Vegas according to TMZ.com.
Ted Forstmann Not An Agent To Tiger Woods or Roger Federer Says Rep
The firm representing Ted Forstmann has advised Gambling911.com that he does not act as an agent for either Tiger Woods or Roger Federer.
Previous reports have pointed out that Forstmann is named in a lawsuit that alleges improprieties stemming from “insider gambling tips” provided be Federer. Forstmann had been characterized as “an agent to both sports figures” in the press.
A representative from Sitrick And Company advised:
South Korean Pop Star Rain Sued in US Over Gambling Debt
South Korean pop icon Rain (real name Jung Ji-Hoon) has been sued in the United States over an alleged US$150,000 gambling debt according to news reports Monday.
Tennis Match Fixing Back In The Spotlight With Roger Federer Allegations
Tennis match fixing is in the news again, this time involving allegations lodged against Roger Federer.
A lawsuit filed this week alleges that Federer provided the CEO of IMG Worldwide with supposed “insider information” related to a match he would be participating in.
Probe Into Wife’s Online Gambling Affiliation Affect on Tierney Campaign Unclear
Russian Spy Anna Chapman Releases Poker App
She wanted to start her own online poker site at one time. Now the Russian poker spy Anna Chapman has released her own poker app.
$8 Million Class Action Suit Entered Against Harrah’s
Beginning Monday (September 20, 2010), approximately 350,000 people will receive a court-ordered notice advising them that they are class members in a class action lawsuit against Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. for violations of New Jersey advertising laws with 80,000 of them being advised that they have been awarded $100 each. The remaining class members will be advised that they may be entitled to relief if they suffered damages from Harrah's violations.
Delaware Republican Senate Nominee Christine O'Donnell a Witch?
Here at Gambling911.com we love our political scandals and a good Christine O’Donnell witch story just in time for Halloween is certainly no exception.
Just yesterday we reported on how the primary legislator for online poker lobbyists in California, Roderick Wright, had been indicted on 8 charges including voter fraud. He is also the scheduled key note speaker for the European iGaming Congress and Expo to be held in Barcelona, Spain next month. Good grief.
Online Poker Cheating Explored As Part Of BBC Investigation
The BBC this past weekend featured an in depth investigation into the world of online poker cheating and collusion. This past summer, the world’s largest online poker room, PokerStars.com, found itself at the center of a firestorm involving “Chinese collusion”, resulting in some 25,000 of its customers being compensated to the tune of $2.1 million.