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There's no such thing as "Internet addiction." The Internet is simply the Mother of All Enablers, providing a medium through which addicts can indulge real addictions, including porn, gambling, news, video games and socializing (a.k.a. social media addiction).

DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Casinos & Gaming in Western Europe" report to their offering.

AUSTRALIA -- As reported by The Sydney Morning Herald: "Crown Casino chief executive Rowen Craigie was allegedly part of a plan to target a chronic gambler who turned over $1.4 billion in a 14-month gambling spree while banned from every casino in Australia.

UK-based Probability, a provider of cellphone gambling, plans to offer its services in South Africa by March, following the promulgation of the bill a few months ago that permits online gambling in the country.

Leading online casino games portal, Online Gambling Insider, takes a look back at the month of October and all the great new online slots games released by the major software vendors.

Strong signs show that online gambling might grow strong in these tough economic times. The next US President might have a hand in it too. This week's online gambling news headlines brought to you by OCR Live!

An opinion article by the former House Majority Leader says that the lame duck Bush administration is rushing through some last-minute regulations that could have "devastating consequences for privacy and e-commerce."

SOMETHING is very wrong in our society. Talk to a taxi driver or a cigarette vendor, an office worker or classroom teacher, a technocrat or law practitioner, a pastor or bishop. People see the bureaucracy as thoroughly infested by corruption to the point of shamelessness.

JERMYN Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement officials cited three establishments in Lackawanna and Luzerne counties for gambling violations.

A state appeals court panel, in a decision released today, upheld the gambling conviction for former Roxbury Police Sgt. Richard Winstock and said a Superior Court judge acted properly in not allowing him to withdraw his guilty plea.

(PhysOrg.com) -- People who gamble at casinos know when to hold 'em -- or quit while they're ahead -- but have trouble deciding when to fold 'em when they're behind, says a University of Michigan researcher.

(PRESS RELEASE) -- "The last couple of months we've seen a bit of a race between the major online casino software vendors," says Ryan D, founder of Online Gambling Insider. "During the month of October, more games were released than we can ever recall in the same month," Ryan added.

YORK and#8212; Proposals for gambling facilities in Maine have met mixed sentiment in recent years, but voters on Nov. 4 will have yet another chance to make their opinions known.

An Indigenous leader from central Australia has asked a human rights lawyer to take a case against the federal intervention to the United Nations .

LONDON, England -- As reported by The Guardian: "Eight men, including the trainer Paul Blockley and the jockey Dean McKeown, were warned off yesterday as racing's latest corruption inquiry came to a close.

TORONTO, Canada -- As reported by the Toronto Globe and Mail: "The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health is Canada's first holistic clinic designed to treat addiction to video games, gambling and the Internet.

ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey -- As reported by Forbes: "When Atlantic City passed a law in April banning smoking on the gambling floor of all 11 casinos here, Liz String was relieved. The 26-year dealer at Harrah's Resort Atlantic City was counting the days until Oct. 15, when the law took effect.

TORONTO, Canada -- As reported by the Toronto Globe and Mail: "The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health is Canada's first holistic clinic designed to treat addiction to video games, gambling and the Internet.

After rejoicing that the NBA finally has its sexy figure back, Bill Simmons has 20 predictions about the upcoming season.

Shirley Dickinson, Jack Eller, Roy Fisher, Tim Lungberg, Jo Anne Nickelson, Lois Peterson.

BROOKSVILLE - If re-elected on Nov. 4, state Sen. Mike Fasano would serve his last term. The Republican from New Port Richey has already spent six years in the Senate.

Palm Beach attorney Peter Mettler has prevailed in a lawsuit filed against him more than four years ago by businesswoman Hattie Whitehead alleging fraud and negligence.

Jim Haslett has won two straight games since taking over a winless team in St. Louis. Tom Cable is 1-1 since replacing Lane Kiffin, taking over a team that had been 20-64 since making the Super Bowl in January 2003.

Richie Ramsay is taking up an offer of help from an old friend from his days as a caddie at Royal Aberdeen to help him make his first tentative steps on the European Tour.

Startling revelations that the Merebank businessman accused of faking his own death was an avid gambler with a penchant for roulette and poker, betting up to R50 000 a game, emerged in the Pinetown magistrate's court.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Instead of fighting over whether a state-run lottery would open Arkansas' door to casinos, both sides may want to ponder another question: So what if it did?

Gambling is the 'money-maker,' expert says,. Mall, hotel are on hold in Bethlehem. On a day when Las Vegas Sands stock dived to a new low and the CEO set out to find $2 billion to stabilize his company, a Wall Street analyst said the Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem will probably open on schedule, but it could be a long time before anyone can shop on the site.

NEVADA CONTRIBUTORS According to OpenSecrets.org, the Web site maintained by the Center for Responsive Politics, gaming industry campaign contributions from Nevada to Republican John McCain span most of the major casino companies, including MGM Mirage ($26,600 in contributions), Las Vegas Sands Corp. ($12,200), Wynn Resorts ($28,900), and Station Casinos ($9,700).

My knowing little about the ins and outs of online "predictive markets" hasn't kept me from wondering over the years why U.S. po

Build up Argentineans are about to face the wrath of the authorities regarding all forms of online gambling. The long-arm of the law has decided to put an end to all untaxed, unregistered online gambling activity.

Build up Argentineans are about to face the wrath of the authorities regarding all forms of online gambling. The long-arm of the law has decided to put an end to all untaxed, unregistered online gambling activity.

Blackjack champion and emerging poker sensation joins UltimateBet's roster of most respected online poker talent ( Oct 25, 2008) Read the full story at http://www..com/releases/2008/10/1517504.htm

Startling revelations that the Merebank businessman accused of faking his own death was an avid gambler with a penchant for roulette and poker have emerged.

CHICAGO , Oct. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- The new 500 million-dollar Horseshoe casino, just 20 minutes from downtown Chicago , today announced an impressive number of entrants at today's high-stakes action of the World Series of Poker(R) circuit event.

Casino opponents say it would be unfair to approve gambling in Oxford County after rejecting similar requests by the Passamaquoddy and Penobscot tribes.

CALAIS, Maine A Las Vegas developers desire to build a casino in Oxford County has some people here betting it will pass while others are hoping the gambling company from away will roll snake eyes.

Sat, Oct 25, 2008 (12:21 a.m.) The class is Economics 411. The subject is gambling. The instructor is noted gambling expert Bill Eadington, director of the Institute for the Study of Gambling and Commercial Gaming at the University of Nevada, Reno.

IF you ever have set foot in Wheeling Island, a Las Vegas casino or the local skill-game parlors, you know the basic rule of gambling: The house always wins.

A former manager at Massena's Aldi store is facing charges after allegedly skimming more than $47,000 from daily deposits to help pay for a gambling addiction. State Police charged 40 year old Mary Beth Premo of County Route 42 Massena with first degree falsifying business records and third degree grand larceny.

A growing number of parents and family therapists are seeking help for teens who appear to be hooked on cyberspace.

ROCK HILL State Senator John Bonacic Wednesday said he would support a constitutional amendment to let the public decide if New York should allow full scale casino gaming.

RUMFORD - A casino offers false hopes and creates more problems than it solves. A casino would be a boon to Oxford County and Maine overall in the tourism and economic spinoff it would bring.

It's the biggest news since Barney Frank introduced the PSPA , but this time the news is bleak for residents of the State of Kentucky. Governor Steve Beshear, a noted opponent of 'illegal' online gambling activities has met fearsome resistance from multiple gambling bodies.

LONDON, England -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- Leave it to the only online casino and poker room operated by a global financial services group to offer true multi-currency capability.

Casino affiliates from all around the world traveled to Barcelona in September to meet, do business, listen to lectures and have some fun at the CAP Euro event held in the Catalan city. CAP organizers have taken the opportunity to hold some panels in Spanish for the local affiliates as well.

LINCOLN, California -- As reported by the San Francisco Chronicle: "Previously one of the few San Francisco gambling establishments without live poker, Thunder Valley Casino in Lincoln (Placer County) opened its own poker area this month.

Would online gambling fare better if it simply went by "online predictive markets"? Online "predictive markets" do not share the heat that is online gambling's fortune. While online poker and the likes are in effect banned by US law, American politicians do not attack these websites.

My knowing little about the ins and outs of online "predictive markets" hasn't kept me from wondering over the years why U.S. po

While his lawyers appeared in front of a judge in Virginia, Michael Vick was back in Leavenworth, Kan., still doing time and still off the NFL's radar screen. Officially, anyway.

In the NFL, as on Earth, it seems there have always been superpowers -- football equivalents of the U.S., China or Russia big-footing everybody else, exerting will. There have been sporadic dynasties, teams ruling decades. Just a year ago today, the Patriots seemed like, well, like maybe the best team ever.

Build up Argentineans are about to face the wrath of the authorities regarding all forms of online gambling. The long-arm of the law has decided to put an end to all untaxed, unregistered online gambling activity.

A gambling postmistress who stole more than 71,000 to feed her addiction is jailed for 18 months.

He's getting as much attention as Obama, but it's mostly bad. See also: McCain 'amazed' by Palin treatment

Billionaire Kirk Kerkorian's investment firm said Tuesday it sold part of its stake in Ford Motor Co., taking millions of dollars in losses on the investment and marking an abrupt about-face from the optimistic expectations he had for the automaker just four months ago.

Despite his original intention to own shares for the long term, the billionaire investor is moving on.

What's in a name? When it comes to ballot measures, more than you think.

Yes, that is a title of a real, current legal case and controversy. (And, no, the links in this post are not spam mostly gambling news sites seem to be reporting on this.)

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'The internet is not above the law' A Kentucky judge has upheld that state's seizure of some of the world's most popular online casino domain names, ruling they constitute a "gambling device" that is subject to Kentucky's anti-gambling laws.

Supporters of online gambling say Kentucky has no legal basis on which to seize domains and such a move will have no effect on underground web gambling.

Build up Argentineans are about to face the wrath of the authorities regarding all forms of online gambling. The long-arm of the law has decided to put an end to all untaxed, unregistered online gambling activity.

The head of a competitive cheerleading club organized an illegal bingo event to repay $2,000 to a parent who had bailed her out of jail, said a prosecutor seeking to convict the coach in a case the defense labeled a "witch hunt." Anna L. Miles, 35, faces six counts related to illegal gambling in what was billed as a fundraiser for the Hagerstown Heat All-Stars in February 2006.

Oct. 21 (Bloomberg) -- Billionaire Kirk Kerkorian is unwinding his Ford Motor Co. stake after the auto industry recession cut the value of his $995 million holding by two- thirds and put his firm's gambling investments at risk.

The PC Guy and the Daily Show's resident expert shares the secrets of the mole-men in his new book, More Information than You Require

For a fraction of the cost one would spend on a night out in Las Vegas, valley residents were able to experience life as high rollers at last Saturdays Casino and Auction Night.

Supporters say it would create 5,000 jobs. Opposition worried about gambling addiction.

John Taylor thinks too many people play video games at websites run by companies like Microsoft Corp. and Yahoo Inc. Taylor, president and chief executive of GameLogic Inc. in Waltham, would rather see gamers hanging out at the websites of America's gambling casinos.

Inside a dingy brick warehouse near Coors Field, a few dozen Web developers and designers work in front of computer screens in a cavernous room.

Giant jackpot winnings and legal status of online gambling in Australia. Renee of Rewards affiliates talks about it all. Renee of Rewards Affiliates tells us in this exclusive interview about her company, awards she has won, and recent jackpot winnings.

CryptoLogic Limited,(TSX: CXY)(NASDAQ: CRYP)(LSE: CRP) a leading software developer to the global Internet gaming market, today announced a five-year licensing agreement with PartyGaming Plc, one of the world's largest online gaming operators.

Dozens of Internet gambling sites have 30 days to block Kentucky users or their domain names will be transferred to the state, a judge ruled in a case with potential international ramifications.

Supporters of online gambling say Kentucky has no legal basis on which to seize domains and such a move will have no effect on underground web gambling.

Gambling websites were allowed to advertise on internet search engine Google from yesterday. It means bookmakers and casinos can target internet users in Britain when they type specific words into the website.

GAMBLING websites can now advertise on the internet search engine Google.

After posting better-than-expected Q3 results, Google (NSDQ: GOOG) could be in line for a revenue jackpot after allowing gambling adverts in the UK from today in its search results for the first time since a self-imposed ban in 2004. Google's industry leader for entertainment and media James Cashmore told FT.com he hoped that change would "enhance the search experience for users and help .

Supporters of online gambling say Kentucky has no legal basis on which to seize domains and such a move will have no effect on underground web gambling.

Of all the victims of a downturn in Chinese tourism, Macao stands to lose the most. About 58 per cent of all inbound travellers come from mainland China, where gambling is outlawed.

The largest-ever online slots jackpot is set to pay out at any time after the gambling site's owners confirmed that it topped an unbelievable $4 million. ( Oct 17, 2008) Read the full story at http://www..com/releases/online_slots/gambling/1481244.htm

Dozens of Internet gambling sites have 30 days to block Kentucky users or their domain names will be transferred to the state, a Franklin Circuit judge ruled Thursday in a case with potential international ramifications. Judge Thomas Wingate denied a motion by Internet gambling Web sites, Internet poker players and online trade associations to stop the state from taking over the domain .

Gambling issues lobby group GamblingWatch has criticised successive governments for forcing sports and community groups to develop an unhealthy reliance on uncertain gambling money for their existence.

CHICAGO, Illinois -- As reported by the Chicago Tribune: "The latest chapter in Illinois' long-running saga to open a casino in the Chicago suburbs will begin to unfold this week as regulators move forward with plans to reissue the state's only dormant gambling license by year's end.

ASHEVILLE A federal prosecutor expects more charges in an investigation of illegal video poker that already has snared a former sheriff and his officers.

LONDON, England -- As reported by Reuters: "Rank Group said on Friday it had seen a return to sales growth over the past six weeks as it passed the anniversary of legislation banning certain lucrative gaming machines from its bingo halls.

MACAO -- As reported by the Sydney Morning Herald: "James Packer's Macau casino joint venture has been tipped to delay the opening of its $2.4 billion casino and hotel project by three months amid a downturn in the world's largest casino market.

This is one of the joys of postseason baseball - dissecting every move a manager makes at a time when every move is magnified because the stakes are so high.

The two candidates vying to replace Rep. Shelley Vana in state House District 85 both say they want to improve Florida's schools and make the state a more affordable place to live, but they disagree over who has the better experience to serve the district.

Sports Illustrated once called Frank Larry 'Lefty' Rosenthal -- the bookmaker and Vegas casino operator played by Robert De Niro in the film Casino -- the greatest living sports handicapper.

Oct. 16 (Bloomberg) -- Hong Kong's stocks fell, with the benchmark index set for its lowest close in almost three years, as a drop in U.S. retail sales heightened concern the global economy will slip into a recession.

The addictive consumer freeloads off the U.S. Taxpayer while major corporations make exorbitant profits. Who wrote these rules?

Sports Illustrated once called Frank Larry 'Lefty' Rosenthal -- the bookmaker and Vegas casino operator played by Robert De Niro in the film Casino -- the greatest living sports handicapper.

The Football Association are investigating the Coca-Cola Championship match between Norwich and Derby over match fixing allegations.

The number of problem gamblers seeking help has rocketed by 25 per cent since Labour controversially relaxed the laws.

If supporters of State Issue 6 have their way, the roulette wheels could be spinning toward a legal casino in the Buckeye State.

Amendment 50 isn't the drastic gambling initiative that its opponents would lead you to believe it is.

Getting a reaction to State Issue 6 is like spinning a roulette wheel. It's a social issue; it's an economic development issue; it's a moral issue; it's a jobs issue; it's a territorial issue; it's a tax-revenue issue.

RIVERSIDE, Iowa -- Iowa public safety officials said a Florida man has been arrested for allegedly cheating at the Riverside Casino and Golf Resort.

The NFL shuns Las Vegas and its legal gambling. The league doesn't allow commercials promoting Las Vegas to run during Super Bowl telecasts. But leave it to wondrous Legos to get the Las Vegas skyline some exposure during an NFL game.

You know what makes watching sports better? Gambling. And wouldn't you know it, turns out that's a pretty popular way to enhance our national pastimes. Over $2.4 billion in sports bets were wagered last year in Nevada, the only state in the Union where it's legal.

International investors are looking carefully at online casino stocks as a new and potentially rewarding market sector.

HARRISONBURG For one Winchester man, interest in cockfighting is simply an inherited trait. Dale Edward Moreland, 53, is to be sentenced today on charges of conspiracy to operate an illegal gambling business and animal fighting venture and money laundering in U.S. District Court.

An effort by the state of Kentucky to seize more than 140 online gambling Web site names is raising novel legal questions about the physical location of digital property and the reach of local and regional governments on the global Internet.

What is it about politicians? They seem great when running for office and once they get there they either do dumb stuff or reach for powers not given to them. In Kentuckys case, its both, unfortunately, and when Governor Beshear talks about the threat of online gambling, every sensible thing he ever said flies out the window. read more

Leading online casino and gambling portal and independent news source, Online Gambling Insider, looks at the latest news and promotions in the industry. There area number of new online casinos, updated casino bonuses and lucrative competitions to exploit.

HARRISONBURG For one Winchester man, interest in cockfighting is simply an inherited trait. Dale Edward Moreland, 53, is to be sentenced today on charges of conspiracy to operate an illegal gambling business and animal fighting venture and money laundering in U.S. District Court.

Press Photo/Jon M. BrouwerGame over? Robert Middleton stands in front of the AMVETS Post 23 in Kentwood. The post's poker fundraiser is in limbo because of a city gaming ordinance. KENTWOOD -- Robert Middleton was shocked when he learned an.

In three weeks, voters will decide at the polls whether to approve a $184 million casino for Oxford County, lower the state gambling age and skip the usual appointment process to seat Dean Harrold, a Las Vegas executive, on nearly two dozen government boards.

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) Gambling at Pennsylvanias slot-machine casinos increased last month despite rising unemployment and economic turbulence that prompted one Pocono Mountains vacation spot to give up pursuit of a mini-slots license.

Issue 6 would allow Ohio's first resort casino to be built in Wilmington, Ohio southeast of Dayton. Fox 8's Dave Nethers has spent two days speaking with representatives of both sides as well as voters and community leaders in Northeast Ohio learning what each feels is important about issue 6.

Sarah Palin will appear at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia to drop the opening puck for the Flyers game.AP PhotoKeeping with the news regarding Sarah Palin's participation in the Philadelphia Flyers' ceremonial puck drop this Saturday, a gambling website known.

I barely know this guy, but he seems to be hinting at suicide.

Gambling counsellor Ian Semel on Sunshine

A Central New York agency that helps treat residents with addiction problems, is getting some funding for anti-gambling initiatives.

Oct. 10 (Bloomberg) -- Casino revenue in Atlantic City, New Jersey, posted the biggest monthly decline since gambling started there in 1978 because soaring fuel and food costs left U.S. consumers with less money for entertainment.

The parties for and against the gambling initiative debated yesterday before Rotary Club of Guam at the Guam Marriott Resort and Spa in Tumon.

Despite protests from industry groups and interested parties, the state of Kentucky has seized the domains of two online gambling sites, and may do the same to 139 more. Judge Wingate heard comments from pro-online gambling groups on Tuesday, but has yet to indicate if he'll send the case on to a forfeiture hearing. Read More.

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - Lawyers from around the country packed a Franklin County courtroom Tuesday asking a local circuit judge to dismiss Kentucky's attempt at blocking residents' access to numerous online gambling Web sites.

What is it about politicians? They seem great when running for office and once they get there they either do dumb stuff or reach for powers not given to them. In Kentuckys case, its both, unfortunately, and when Governor Beshear talks about the threat of online gambling, every sensible thing he ever said flies out the window. read more

Online gambling advocates say Kentucky's governor is entering potentially dangerous territory with his administration's attempt to enforce a state law against Web sites based across the globe.

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - Lawyers are in Franklin County Circuit Court asking for the dismissal of a lawsuit that would block Kentuckians' access to numerous online gambling Web sites.

International investors are looking carefully at online casino stocks as a new and potentially rewarding market sector.

Commissioner Roger Goodell says the NFL is "trying to plan appropriately" for whatever ramifications come its way because of the country's financial crisis. The.

Steelers outside linebacker James Harrison was in surprisingly good spirits for someone who was fined $20,000.

Despite protests from industry groups and interested parties, the state of Kentucky has seized the domains of two online gambling sites, and may do the same to 139 more. Judge Wingate heard comments from pro-online gambling groups on Tuesday, but has yet to indicate if he'll send the case on to a forfeiture hearing. Read More.

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - Lawyers from around the country packed a Franklin County courtroom Tuesday asking a local circuit judge to dismiss Kentucky's attempt at blocking residents' access to numerous online gambling Web sites.

UNIAN Small unlicensed gaming operations will come under increased pressure if proposed gambling regulations pass into law. Some, however, caution it will make the market more chaotic and force small-time operators underground.

England coach Tony Smith is gambling on athleticism above brute force in his bid to bring back the World Cup from Australia. Smith's decision to tour with just four specialist props - one of whom has played almost as much in the second row for his club this year - is a high-risk strategy.

From the Stephens Media team in Arkansas and Washington D.C.

From the Stephens Media team in Arkansas and Washington D.C. Second windmill blade manufacturer to put plant in Little Rock By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - Another windmill blade manufacturer will locate a plant in Little Rock, and one of its suppliers will follow, officials announced Wednesday.

An online ad campaign featuring Eric Cantona has been banned for suggesting gambling was an escape from personal problems. By Mark Sweney

NEW YORK - David Stern responded to a report on NBA referees Thursday by vowing to build the "most effective possible system" to monitor illegal gambling and preserve the game's integrity. Knicks' Jeffries hurt Miles might leave UConn

IT seems ironic to ask Lucas Neill to analyse Pim Verbeek in a hotel complex whose centrepiece is a giant casino. Ironic because gambling and impulsiveness seem a far cry from the truth.

England coach Tony Smith is gambling on athleticism above brute force in his bid to bring back the World Cup from Australia. Smith's decision to tour with just four specialist props - one of whom has played almost as much in the second row for his club this year - is a high-risk strategy.

Actor Tracy Morgan onstage during the 2008 Vh1 Hip Hop Honors taped last week at Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City. (Scott Gries/Getty Images)

The owner of Deep Pockets was arrested on four charges of commercial gambling Monday, said Topeka police Capt. Jerry Stanley.

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - A lawyer is citing a state law against illegal gambling devices in a move to block access to online casinos in Kentucky.

Lawyers provided sharply conflicting views Friday about whether a Kentucky law against gambling can be enforced in cyberspace. The Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet is trying to block access to online casinos in the state, citing a state law that bans "illegal gambling devices." The move could affect some of the world's most popular gambling sites. Lexington attorney William C. .

A Franklin Circuit Court judge this morning will begin sorting through a host of legal arguments in a hearing on Gov. Steve Beshear's attempt to crack down on illegal Internet gambling.

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - Groups opposed to Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear's attempt at imposing a state law against gambling on international Web sites are gathering Monday before a court hearing on the matter.

A Franklin Circuit Court judge this morning will begin sorting through a host of legal arguments in a hearing on Gov. Steve Beshear's attempt to crack down on illegal Internet gambling.

WILLOWICK -- Police arrested six people at the Lucky's Internet Lounge on Vine Street in Willowick Saturday night, in connection with a gambling operation.

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - Lawyers are in Franklin County Circuit Court asking for the dismissal of a lawsuit that would block Kentuckians' access to numerous online gambling Web sites.

Asheville Key figures in a sweeping federal corruption probe into illegal gambling are expected to face sentencing today after similar hearings for two of former Sheriff Bobby Medfords top deputies.

Do you think the BailOut Package that has been signed into law will have a positive impact on the Economy?

The students' union at Cape Breton University is endorsing an internet site that offers Canadian students the chance to win free tuition by playing poker.

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) State police arrested four people at the Mohegan Sun casino after they were caught with a card counting device.

Taking a break from Macau's teeming card tables one recent evening, four mainland Chinese men sip beer and warily eye two televisions above the bar.

Grady County Sheriff Kieran McMullen said Monday it is time to move on. McMullen announced to his staff shortly after noon Monday that he was leaving his position today.

Rushmore Casino's sister site Cherry Red Casino launched this week and gave US casino players and plenty of other countries another top class online casino to explore and play. American online casino players have been curtailed since the introduction of UIGEA, but still a number of offshore online casinos have been allowing US gamblers to partake in their offers. This trend has grown in the .

You took a little vacation time, mainly because the company wants it off the books, and all heck breaks loose. First off, an apology for not sucking it up and making some picks last week. I normally keep the picks going no matter the problem or the time off.

Here's a look at Thursday's sports in brief around the world.

In spite of the current global financial crises, the world's gambling market is set to grow from US$345bn in 2007 to US$433bn by 2012 according to a new report published by Global Betting & Gaming Consultants (GBGC) entitled: "Change is on the Cards."

Are sports recession-proof? As much as we'd like to hope they are, the current financial crisis is blowing an ill wind around the games we watch. Business as usual? Hardly.

Former football manager Steve Paterson has entered a rehab clinic to receive treatment for a gambling addiction, it emerged today. The former Aberdeen and Inverness Caledonian Thistle boss said he believed he had blown more than 1 million at the bookmakers over 34 years.

Here are the top local stories at this hour: fans are in Talladega for race weekend, Alabama football fans are ecstatic about their recent success, but remain cautiously optimistic, and Bass Pro Shops hold a construction sneak-peak in Leeds at their newest location.

Cashed-up premiership team Hawthorn pays itself almost $2 million in revenue from its poker machine club - and then claims it as a community benefit.

Once again, the crew at Capital Times sports will offer its predictions heading into every University of Wisconsin football game this season. But this year, there's a twist: We're picking against the spread. And so far, it's been tough. This isn't an endorsement of gambling, but rather an attempt to up the ante for our crew, which has rolled through a series of double-digit victory totals over .

Owners of Miami Beach's Fontainebleau hotel have put money into a new political committee formed by two developers who want to explore bringing casino gambling to Miami.

In 1991, three Colorado cities opened their doors to legalized casino gambling. Those cities, Cripple Creek, Black Hawk and Central City, had gained voter approval for the introduction of limited stakes gambling.

MANILA, Philippines - Listed online gambling firm Pacific Online Systems Corp. expects to grow by more than a third this year, as it sustains its three-quarter performance.

Lawyers provided sharply conflicting views Friday about whether a Kentucky law against gambling can be enforced in cyberspace. The Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet is trying to block access to online casinos in the state, citing a state law that bans "illegal gambling devices." The move could affect some of the world's most popular gambling sites. Lexington attorney William C. .

TRENTON, N.J. Four men have been indicted in what New Jersey authorities say was a high-tech poker scam in Atlantic City.

Four men have been indicted in what New Jersey authorities say was a high-tech poker scam in Atlantic City. The four -- James

Jefferson City -- Both those who are critical of gambling and those who support expanding it in Missouri said Thursday that they have formed political committees to oppose a casino measure that's on the November ballot.

A Connecticut casino says it is cutting 700 jobs as people pull back their chips in the face of a soft economy.Michael Thomas, chairman of the tribal council that operates Foxwoods, one of Connecticut's two gambling operations, acknowledges the economic issues facing the country and the regional consumer economy have negatively impacted the casino, WNTH-TV in New Haven reported .

NEW YORK A review of the NBAs officiating program found no evidence of illegal activity by any referee other than Tim Donaghy, though it recommended significant changes for monitoring gambling and game integrity.

A 78-year-old resident of Lyford Cay, who was charged yesterday with gambling, told the court that he was unaware that the law prohibited him from gambling and had in fact been doing it for 18 years.

The symptoms of Internet addiction are stark but the causes elusive. Now, a growing cadre of academics are examining the social and psychological problems associated with the World Wide Web.

The daughter of former football manager Steve Paterson said today she was standing by him after he entered a rehab clinic to receive treatment for a gambling addiction.

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois -- A report out this morning shows slumping revenues at Illinois casinos. The Illinois Government Forecating Office says riverboat tax revenue fell almost 18% in the last year. The gambling boats generated $564 million for the state in July down from $685 million a year ago.

South Korean prosecutors have busted an online gambling ring operated by Koreans from the Philippine capital Manila which cleared some 100 million dollars over 18 months, officials said Tuesday.

SEOUL: South Korean prosecutors have busted an online gambling ring operated by Koreans from the Philippine capital Manila which cleared some US$100 million over 18 months, officials said Tuesday.

Gambling is seductive. I learned that lesson the first time my wife and I visited Foxwoods Casino, one of the world's largest, in a cozy wooded town in southern Connecticut.