Gambling News by House of Odds

Taiwanese gambling website busted (Casino City Times)TAIWAN -- As reported by the China Post: "Prosecutors and police yesterday uncovered Taiwan's biggest-ever online gambling website, which allegedly recorded total 'revenues' of over NT$1.5 billion within half a year, and found police officers were involved in the scam, according to Panchiao District Prosecutor's Office.

Friday April 20, 2007 - 15:23 EST (Rolling Good Times)EDMONTON, Alberta - (PRESS RELEASE) -- In a letter sent today to James D. Packer, Executive Chairman of PBL Publishing & Broadcasting Limited - the Australian publishing, broadcasting and gambling giant - the Alberta Federation of Labour has asked the Australian billionaire to resolve the seven month old labour dispute at the Palace Casino in Edmonton.

Friday April 20, 2007 - 16:52 EST (Rolling Good Times)Harrahs Entertainment made PokerTek their official automated poker table company Thursday, agreeing to use the PokerPro table in any future electronic installations at their gaming properties worldwide.

South Africa looks to legalize online gambling (Casino City Times)SOUTH AFRICA As reported by the South Africa Herald: "If you can't beat them, join them . . . or at least regulate them. That is the attitude that the government has adopted towards the rapidly expanding online gambling industry.

36th e-gambling licence granted (Casino City Times)ALDERNEY -- As reported by the BBC: "Alderney has granted another company a licence to operate online betting on the island. "Last year, the e-gambling industry made the island more than 1m.