Online Gambling

The world of gambling got a major boost in player numbers and in popularity since the ascension of the internet and specifically online gambling. The popularity of online poker and the televised tournaments that followed provided an invaluable tool in legitimizing regular poker, online poker, casino games and gambling as a concept in the public eye, and as a normal avenue for fun and excitement.

Online poker today is not considered shady and risky but a sport and a skill based game. While other games do not share this with Poker, it does cast a positive light on the whole online gambling world and make it clearer that casinos have a place in Las Vegas and Atlantic City but also in the vast universe called the internet.

888 posts record H1 profit, closely monitoring US gambling legislation

888 Holdings PLC, the world's second-biggest online gaming group, reported a record first half profit in the six months to June, 88% up on last year.

U.S. senator wants to add online gambling ban to U.S. defense bill

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

Online Casinos Use Nudity in spam to Lure Gamblers

It appears that while land-based casinos in Las Vegas give out cheap or even free alcoholic beverages to lower the mental abilities of the gamblers, online casinos do not have that luxury, so they try to distract gamblers in different ways.

SportingBet Chairman Peter Dicks released on bail

Peter Dicks, SportingBet’s Chairman, was released on bail on Friday from Riker's island. Dicks was arrested for what was reffered to as "computing gambling".

Second Internet gaming executive arrested

Online bookmaker Sportingbet Plc said its chairman, Peter Dicks, had been detained by the United States authorities, mirroring the detention in July of another online gambling CEO, David Carruthers, on racketeering charges.

Online, But Not On American Soil

It is more important than ever for online gaming organizations and their principals to ensure they have complete and proper offshore protection strategies in place, according to an offshore asset protection specialist. The Carruthers arrest is proof that the US is serious and that they will go to any lengths possible to enforce anti-gaming laws on the entire globe.

Casino Affiliate Convention in Las Vegas on September 14-15, 2006 has Record Number of Exhibitors and Sponsors

Ticonderoga Ventures, Inc. announces that the upcoming 4th Annual Casino Affiliate Convention in Las Vegas at the Stardust Resort and Casino on September 14-15, 2006 has more exhibitors and sponsors than any previous event.

Coral.co.uk to Sponsor Middlesex Sevens

Premier Rugby and Middlesex County RFU confirmed today (25th July) that the online betting company would be latest prestigious organisation to be associated with England’s leading rugby sevens event which takes place at Twickenham on the Saturday 12th August.

888 Pacific Poker Releases Large Bonuses

888 Pacific Poker continues their success as usual by offering larger and quicker releasing bonuses than anyone else. Bonuses are released once players deposit and play for real money with 50% up to $100 at certain times of the month.

CelebPoker.com is Placing Singer Brian McFadden in the 2006 World Series of Poker Main Event

Singer and songwriter Brian McFadden will add another credential to his already impressive resume when he turns semi-professional in the poker world by playing in the 2006 World Series of Poker.