Gambling News by House of Odds

tessaiga writes "The Boston Globe reports that Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick is trying to sneak a provision to criminalize Online Gambling. The bill, if passed, would make online gambling punishable by up to 2 years in prison and $25k in fines. Ironically, the provision is buried deep within a bill to allow the construction of three new casinos in Massachusetts to bring more gambling .MA Proposes Two Year Jail Term for Online Gambling (Slashdot)

Lawmakers have gone to great lengths to try to stop gambling on the Internet. One of the most effective methods has been banning the use of American issued credit cards, but Internet casinos based outside the U.S. are getting around those laws. A CBS4 investigation reveals how gamblers are still able to place their bets.Credit Cards Still Accepted For Online Gambling (CBS4 Denver)

The US must change an internet gambling law that discriminates against European companies by preventing them from offering services in the US market, the European Union's top trade official, quoted by a Reuters report, said.EU urges US to change Online Gambling rules (America's Network)

New bills give the U.S. a chance to rethink Internet gambling.With Online Poker, Fairness Got Lost in the Shuffle (TheStreet.com)

Imagine if you were free to gamble at a casino, but could face jail time for gambling online. Well, that could soon be a reality, if the Massachusetts casino plan passes.Massachusetts May Ban Online Gambling (Capital News 9)

The lucrative world of online poker has been put on notice as researchers edge closer to developing software that can outplay even the most skilful humans.Online poker warning (Sydney Morning Herald)