James Durbin Makes Biggest Leap With American Idol Betting Odds

James Durbin was considered one of the afterthoughts when the American Idol betting odds were released this season. With only six contestants left, Durbin has now become a favorite of gamblers. more

Gambling Issue Coming Down To The Wire In Legislative Session

The gambling issue in Maine is coming down to the wire for lawmakers. Several bills will be on the table in the final couple of weeks of the legislative session, and these bills could define how far into the gambling industry Maine goes. more

Ohio State Buckeyes Betting Odds May Never Be The Same

The Ohio State Buckeyes have been a favorite of college football gamblers for decades, but the investigation into Head Coach Jim Tressel may take down not only the program, but the betting future of the team. more

Federal Law Enforcement Steering Clear Of Alabama Casinos

Federal law enforcement officials appear to have little interest in taking up former Alabama Governor Robert Riley's assault on electronic bingo gambling machines. Although experts believe the feds could step in, they likely will not. more

Online Casino Software Providers Staying In US Market

Vegas Technology and Real Time Gaming have stuck by their decision in the past to stay in the US online gambling market, and the recent shakeup in the industry has done nothing to deter these companies from continuing their US involvement. more

Clubs Australia And Lawmakers Grappling Over Problem Gambling

Lawmakers have blasted Clubs Australia for what they believe to be false claims when it comes to problem gambling. The lobbying group was asserting that problem gambling had decreased at a time when lawmakers are pushing for tougher regulations. more

NBA Betting Preview: Lakers, Hawks Look To Take Series Control

The Los Angeles Lakers have rallied from their opening game loss to New Orleans and L.A. can take control of their first round series with a win tonight. The Atlanta Hawks also are looking to go up 3-1 in their series with Orlando. more

Land-Based Casinos Looking Forward To Online Gambling Fallout

Land-based casinos in the US have had to sit back and watch online poker sites take their business over the past decade, but after the recent federal indictment against members of the biggest online poker sites, land-based casinos may prosper. more

Louisiana Casino Revenue Starts To Climb In March

Louisiana casinos had a strong showing in March, signaling that an end to the two year US casino revenue slump could be near. Louisiana casinos saw revenue increase by over four percent in the month. more

Alabama Gambling Hall Owner Gilley Admits Bribery Scheme

Ronnie Gilley not only plead guilty on Friday to his own bribery charges regarding a gambling bill in the Alabama Senate, but Gilley also made reference to joining forces with VictoryLand owner Milton McGregor. more

NFL Gamblers Starting To Worry As Lockout Continues

At first, NFL gamblers figured the owners and players would come to an agreement long before it was time for betting to begin next year. Now, after many failed attempts at negotiations, gamblers are starting to become concerned. more

Online Gambling Raids Are Good Business For US Government

It is true that the US government could make hundreds of millions of dollars by regulating online poker, but as last Friday's assault on the industry showed, the Department of Justice can acquire that type of money every couple of years anyway. more

Online Poker Players Must Now Show Their Skills In Live Games

There has always been a rivalry between poker players who originated from live games and those who learned their trade on the Internet. The recent online poker crackdown in the US has caused the two to come together on the felt. more

Woman Leaves Child In Car While Gambling Inside San Jose Casino

Pennsylvania has been dealing over the past year with parents leaving their children in the car while they gamble inside casinos. Now, San Jose has a case on their hands of a woman leaving her child in the car while gambling. more

What Does Ronnie Gilley Guilty Plea Mean For Alabama Gambling?

Ronnie Gilley insisted when he was arrested last year that he was innocent on charges that he bribed lawmakers. Gilley, the owner of the Country Crossings gaming facility, has changed his stance and will now plead guilty Friday morning. more

Catchy Name May Not Help Mainers Against A Rotten Deal Keep Casinos Out

A new organization with a catchy name, Mainers Against A Rotten Deal, has formed with the hope of keeping casino expansion from taking place in the state over the next couple of years. more

US Drawing The Ire Of Foreign Countries With Online Gambling Raid

The US has, in the past, drawn the ire of foreign companies who feel the US' policies on online gambling are a violation of International agreements. Today, those allegations started flying again after last Friday's US crackdown. more

NBA Betting Preview: Mavericks, Heat, Bulls All Look For Road Wins

The Miami Heat, Dallas Mavericks, and Chicago Bulls can all take commanding leads in their first round match ups tonight on the road. All three teams have become favorites of gamblers early in the playoffs. more

Deadbeat Parents Will Have To Gamble Underground In Louisiana

Gone are the days when a parent behind on child support payments can walk into a Louisiana casino and win a jackpot. New laws are going into effect next month that will stop deadbeat parents from winning at state casinos. more

Iowa Lawmakers Take The Easy Way Out With Online Gambling Issue

Iowa lawmakers had an opportunity to create a groundbreaking online gambling law this legislative sessions. Instead, the lawmakers chose to take the easy way out and pass a bill ordering millions of dollars in research on the issue. more