Ron Paul, Online Gambling Industry Friend, For President Of US

Representative Ron Paul has been a longtime supporter of online gambling regulations in the US, and he may take that stance all the way to the top job in the White House. A CPAC poll shows him as the Republican front runner for President. more

Visa Follows MasterCard, Bans Online Gambling Transactions

It is becoming increasingly difficult for online casino players to deposit and withdraw money in their player accounts. Visa has now followed in the footsteps of MasterCard, and is banning all online gambling transactions. more

Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Odds Slipping With Each Loss

The Cleveland Cavaliers were the hottest team going into the All-Star break, having won thirteen straight games. Now, after trading for Antawn Jamison, the Cavaliers are 0-3 since the break. more

Cincinnati Residents Brainstorm On Casino Appearance

As is the case with any casino, the look of the facility will go a long way in bringing customers back again and again. That is why Cincinnati residents met Saturday to discuss possible looks for their new casino. more

Big Stakes In Battle To Provide Maryland With Gambling Machines

In the next few weeks, the state of Maryland will begin narrowing the field of potential gambling machine providers. With new casinos set to be opened, the battle for the machine contracts is heating up. more

Online Gambling Charges Lead To Pennsylvania Bar Seizure Request

Charges have been filed against a Pennsylvania bar owner who allegedly ran an online sports betting operation out of Patte's Sports Bar. Now, federal authorities are attempting to seize the facility. more

Olympic Hockey Betting Odds: Canada And US Face Off Sunday

The US will know relatively early in this year's Olympic hockey tournament whether or not they are good enough to compete for a medal. On Sunday, the US team faces off against the favored Canadians. more

Over 100,000 Show Up At Singapore Casino Resort In First Week

It has only been one week since the Chinese New year and the opening of Resorts World Sentosa in Singapore. The casino has attracted more than 100,000 customers since it has opened. more

Two More Pleaded Guilty To Online Gambling Charges On Friday

Earlier this month, two men pleaded guilty to charges related to their involvement in an illegal online gambling operation. On Friday, two brothers were added to the growing list of convictions in the case. more

Casino Gambling Begins In Guyana This Weekend

The South American country of Guyana will be the latest country to enter the casino gambling industry when the Princess Casino Guyana opens its doors to customers this weekend. more

List Of Non-Gambling States May Soon Shrink To One

The current list of states with no legalized forms of gambling is currently at two, but soon, that list may drop to one with Hawaii lawmakers considering legalizing casinos. more

Las Vegas Sports Books Will Have To Go On Without Tiger For Now

Tiger Woods made his long-anticipated return to the spotlight on Friday and although he apologized, he did not mention when a return to golf may occur. That leaves sports books without the gambling lure of the best golfer in the world. more

Casino Revenue Loss In 2009 At Nevada Casinos Is Largest Ever

In 2009, Nevada casinos had a year like no other in the history of its gambling industry. The net loss of $6.8 billion was down over 1,000 percent. more

Iowa Lawmakers Have Innovative Way To Beat Online Gambling Laws

Iowa lawmakers are seeking to not online legalize online poker, but online sports gambling as well. They have even come up with a way to circumvent the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006. more

Approval Complete For Harrah's Takeover Of Planet Hollywood Casino

The Nevada Gaming Commission on Thursday approved the license application for subsidiaries of Harrah's Entertainment. As a result, Harrah's has been cleared to take over the Planet Hollywood Casino in Las Vegas. more

South Dakota Committee Will Wait Until Friday For Gambling Vote

Republican Leader Dave Knudson has asked the State Affairs Committee to approve bill that would force legislative approval of any additional gambling at tribal casinos, but after a deadlock, the issue will not be resolved until Friday. more

Horse Racing Gambling Amendment Squashed By Nebraska Lawmakers

Lawmakers in Nebraska squashed a constitutional amendment proposal that would have allowed voters to decide whether more horse racing simulcast gambling could have taken place in the state. more

Knicks Gambling On LeBron After A Flurry Of Trades This Week

The New York Knicks are banking on the idea that they can lure LeBron James away from Cleveland after this year. That became evident after the Knicks pulled off a flurry of last-minute trades to clear even more cap room for next year. more

Coral Springs Man Accused Of Casino Robbery Identified

Dominic Jason Zibuda was identified by authorities after a stand off with police concluded. Zibuda, who was the suspect in a robbery of the Seminole Coconut Creek Casino, was found dead inside the house where the stand off took place. more

Sparks Rips Gambling Task Force After Alabama Shootings

State Agriculture Commissioner Ron Sparks, a Democratic gubernatorial candidate in Alabama, ripped Governor Riley's Task Force on Illegal Gambling as a misuse of state troopers after shootings at the University of Alabama. more