| Jul 30 |
Alabama Governor Riley Accused Of Corruption In Gambling Lawsuit
The state of Alabama has had a dark cloud around it when it comes to integrity, and another chapter may soon be written. Governor Robert Riley has been sued in federal court for discrimination and nullifying resident votes.
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| Jul 30 |
Patrick Concedes One Slot Parlor To Get Gambling Deal Finished
Governor Duval Patrick showed his leadership skills on Thursday when he agreed to allow one slot parlor as part of a new gambling law. Patrick had previously been vehemently opposed to any slot gambling outside of casino resorts.
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| Jul 30 |
MLB Betting Odds Shuffle As Tejada, Oswalt, and Cantu Traded
The trading deadline is not until Saturday but on Thursday the hot stove heated up with action. Miguel Tejada, Roy Oswalt, and Jorge Cantu all were traded, possibly shirting the World series betting odds towards the Phillies, Padres, and Rangers.
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| Jul 30 |
PartyGaming And Bwin Merge In Preparations Of US Online Gambling
PartyGaming has announced plans to take over Bwin Interactive Entertainment. The merger will create the biggest online gambling company, a move that could be a response to the US moving towards regulated Internet gambling.
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| Jul 30 |
PokerStars Endorses Online Poker Regulations In The US
Up until today, many online gambling opponents believed that big online poker sites such as Full Tilt Poker and PokerStars were against US regulation. PokerStars has disputed that claim by giving praise to the latest online gambling proposal.
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| Jul 30 |
Big Las Vegas Developers Sought For New Cambodia Casino
Macau and Singapore are cornering the market on casino gambling in Asia, but a South Korean developer is looking to big name Las Vegas gaming company's to operate a new casino being built in Cambodia.
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| Jul 30 |
Online Sports Betting Case Ends In Guilty Plea In Kansas City
James L. Dicapo is one of four men arrested back in March as part of an online sports betting bust. On Tuesday, Dicapo pleaded guilty and admitted his role in the operation.
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| Jul 30 |
Online Poker Players Looking Forward To Regulated Tables
Millions of people in the US are playing poker online, and soon they may have the protection of the US government. Players all across the country are excited about Rep. Barney Frank's proposed online gambling bill.
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| Jul 30 |
Las Vegas Casinos Get A Leg Up In Potential US Online Gambling Race
A key amendment was added to Representative Barney Frank's online gambling legislation on Wednesday that should allow Las Vegas casino companies the first shot at Internet gaming licensing.
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| Jul 30 |
Domonic Brown Gets His Chance To Change NL East Betting Odds
Domonic Brown has been toying with minor league pitching this season, and on Wednesday he finally got the call from Philadelphia. Brown will now try to change the NL East betting odds in the Phillies favor.
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| Jul 30 |
Patrick Toe Extend Legislative Session To Complete Gambling Bill
Lawmakers continued to grapple over the gambling expansion issue in Massachusetts on Wednesday and Governor Duval Patrick has now called on the legislators to extend their session if the gambling bill is not completed by Saturday.
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| Jul 30 |
Frank's Online Gambling Bill Passes House Finance Committee
Representative Barney Frank took the next step on Wednesday towards passing sweeping online gambling law changes in the US when bill H.R. 2267 passed the House Finance Committee.
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| Jul 30 |
Midwest Conference On Problem Gambling Begins Today In Kansas City
Today, the Midwest Conference on Problem Gambling and Substance Abuse begins in Kansas City. The conference will have experts from all over the world speaking on how to slow down and treat problem gambling.
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| Jul 30 |
Worishofer Shoes Making Their Way To Casinos Around US
Worishofer shoes are designed for nothing more than giving relief to sore feet. The footwear, known as "granny" shoes, are becoming trendy again, and they are being found at casinos all across the US.
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| Jul 30 |
Jack Tatum Changed Betting Patterns And Caused NFL Rule Changes
Jack Tatum, one of the hardest hitting safety's to ever play in the NFL, died of a heart attack on Tuesday. Tatum was responsible for changing the betting odds by forcing the NFL to change its rules regarding violent hits.
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