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A New London judge dismissed the remaining gambling conspiracy charges against convicted cheater Richard S. Taylor this morning after a prosecutor said the state is no longer interested in pursuing the case. Taylor, 43, of Memphis, Tenn., was sentenced last month to 10 years in prison after a jury found him guilty of orchestrating a craps cheating conspiracy at Foxwoods Resort Casino. He was .

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Global electronic networks of increasing power and pervasiveness form the communications backbone of this 21 st century world economy, just as railroads, steamships, telegraphs and postal systems formed the transportation and communications infrastructure of the 19 th century industrial economies.

PHILADELPHIA (BP)--An appeals court has ruled that Delaware's plan for Las Vegas-style single game sports betting violates the Professional Amateur Sports Protection Act, a federal statute prohibiting sports gambling.

The countdown clock to the start of USCs football season is rapidly ticking. Gamecock fans dont even have to wait until Saturday to watch their favorite team kick things off against N.C. State.

Tennis authorities are telling players and their entourages to be careful about what they post on Twitter at the Open.

Andy Roddick, for one, is not a fan of the warning. In a tweet Friday night, the 2003 U.S. Open champion wrote that he thinks its lame the U.S. Open is trying to regulate our tweeting."

TALLAHASSEE, Florida -- As reported by The Miami Herald: "The Seminole Tribe of Florida is inching closer to completing a gambling deal with the state that would allow it to keep the slot machines and card games at its Hard Rock casinos in return for $150 million in annual payments to the state.

A gambling tycoon has been accused of paying a 100,000 'thank you' to Labour after his firm benefited from the controversial decision to relax the betting laws.

Online gambling site Bodog is celebrating its 15th birthday by offering a whole series of promotions for users of its casino , sportsbook and poker services.

The award-winning gaming operator, 32Red, selects the SmartFOCUS software to further improve the player experience at its online casino.

Jacksonville Greyhound Racing Inc. filed suit today against seven Allied Veterans of the World Internet Cafes, which the company accuses of running illegal gambling operations. read more

Over the past decade, online gambling has expanded to become a multi-billion dollar business. There are over 2,000 gambling sites worldwide; however, none of these sites are based in the United States, as the U.S. possesses stringent gambling laws. Most notably, in 2006, the U.S. Congress passed the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act.

There are two givens that come with the governments gambling revenues. One is those revenues always seem to be growing. The other is the sheer hypocrisy of the opposition when it comes to condemning the government on gambling.

The Seminole Tribe of Florida is inching closer to completing a gambling deal with the state that would allow it to keep the slot machines and card games at its Hard Rock casinos in return for $150 million in annual payments to the state.

Pro-gambling groups are ramping up their lobbying efforts in Massachusetts as lawmakers weigh whether to adopt slot machines, casino gambling, or a combination of both, a review of state lobbying records by The Associated Press has found. In 2005, companies and groups pushing legalized gambling in Massachusetts spent $764,500 on lobbyists to press their message on Beacon Hill. In 2008, those .

Over the past decade, online gambling has expanded to become a multi-billion dollar business. There are over 2,000 gambling sites worldwide; however, none of these sites are based in the United States, as the U.S. possesses stringent gambling laws. Most notably, in 2006, the U.S. Congress passed the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act.

A casino games gambling company has been told it should have identified itself on adverts it ran criticising betting shop gambling terminals. The company, Prime Table Games, had claimed that it would not benefit commercially from the campaign.

Board games and card games have been popular in Scotland throughout the centuries. Read Its not just about speed and pace theres a certain amount of luck involved in any big championship Rugby Union game.

BETHLEHEM, Pennsylvania -- As reported by The Express-Time: "Nearly half of the gambling floor at Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem is now smoker friendly after a revenue report showed smokers are wagering much more than nonsmokers.

(PRESS RELEASE) -- CTXM, a leading provider of iGaming software and platforms recently completed an implementation of its GamingOS social gaming platform to one of the biggest social networking websites in the Baltic States.

The bright, green lights flickering across the ticker on the first and third floors at Delaware Park Tuesday touted the big attraction.

For most of 20 years, the debate surrounding Pete Rose's gambling and Baseball Hall of Fame candidacy has been static, in both senses of the word. Lots of noise, for sure, but little shift in public opinion.

ST. LOUIS - The founder of the online gambling site BetOnSports.com pleaded guilty on Friday to federal racketeering conspiracy and other charges, concluding years of investigating and prosecuting a case in the complex world of offshore sports gambling.

Contrary to popular perception, the National Football League is not opposed to gambling.

The bright, green lights flickering across the ticker on the first and third floors at Delaware Park Tuesday touted the big attraction.

So there's a guy in Philadelphia with two gold chains and one eyebrow who really wants to bet on football. Let's call him Tony. Before Monday, Tony was extra excited for the coming football season. Tony would like to bet on individual football games. But Las Vegas is a long way from Philly. So Tony has never been able to bet on football. Related Links Aug. 24: Federal court rules against .

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BREAKING NEWS: A federal appeals court Monday blocked Delaware's plan on introduce legal sports betting, saying the move would a federal ban.The ruling came after the court heard almost two hours of arguments from attorneys for the state and for professional sports leagues and the NCAA.

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Real estate executives controlling the Bayside Exposition Center in Dorchester have floated their property as a potential casino site. Town leaders in Warren have formed a group to study the implications of having a casino in their Central Massachusetts community. State lawmakers are meeting behind closed doors to weigh a wide variety of options for expanded gambling.

A Kane County task force created to study the issue of video gambling as it relates to unincorporated areas will meet at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday. The group features a mix of County Board members, State's Attorney John Barsanti and Sheriff Pat Perez.

U.K. online gambling group Betfair may launch a 1.5 billion pound ($2.5 billion) initial public offering that could be a platform for consolidation in the sector if U.S. gambling restrictions are lifted, according to a report.

A Hot Springs, Ark., horse track says it's seen a 65 percent jump in the money wagered on video poker, blackjack and other electronic games.

Is video gambling in the cards for the Fox Valley? Last month, the state Legislature voted to allow video gambling in certain bars, social clubs and truck stops as part of a plan to cover a $31 billion capital improvement bill. Now counties and cities face a decision: go all in or to sit this hand out. Aurora is taking a slower approach.

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. (AP) -- Work is getting under way on a new casino at The Greenbrier.A groundbreaking ceremony for the gambling hall was planned for late Monday.The Greenbriers new owner, Jim Justice, has said he wants the dice rolling and the .

The Chinese gambling enclave of Macau should see improved business during the second half of the year, an analyst said Monday, citing solid gaming revenue growth and the likelihood of easing visa restrictions.

Mike Schmidt says "baseball's inconsistency" may have resulted in Pete Rose's getting an unfair shake compared to players who may have used performance-enhancing drugs.

TEENAGERS who play video games regularly are more likely to develop obsessive and antisocial tendencies that lead to problem gambling.

LITTLE ROCK Rudy Garza of Bella Vista is surprised no one in state government has called him.

When a government chooses knowingly to inflict harm on the public, it has lost its way. The Liberals' expansion of gambling -- especially the latest effort to make online betting into a major revenue stream -- will inevitably cause serious harm to families and communities.

Northampton County now in Top 10 Since the Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem opened in May, an increasing number of people from Northampton County have received help through the state gambling hotline, according to monthly data from the Council on Compulsive Gambling in Pennsylvania.

Rivers Casino has had its share of counterfeit money, and stolen gambling vouchers, but officials expect such reports to taper off in the coming weeks.

67 WALL STREET, New York - August 19, 2009 - The Wall Street Transcript has just published its Casinos, Gambling and Gaming Technology Report report offering a timely review of the sector to serious investors and industry executives. This 42 page feature contains expert industry commentary through in-depth interviews with public company CEOs, Equity Analysts and Money Managers. The full issue is .

Jon Gosselin's gambling at Foxwoods, but it's Robert Pattinson who can't lose. Stephenie Meyer's getting sued, because she's no Astronaut Mya or, uh, Billy Bush. Or Hayden Panettiere's 'Pink Taco'.

SANDUSKY The Erie County Election Board -- concerned at the number of apparently phony signatures compiled during a drive to put a casino gambling initiative on the ballot this fall -- wants to determine if laws have been broken.

67 WALL STREET, New York - August 19, 2009 - The Wall Street Transcript has just published its Casinos, Gambling and Gaming Technology Report offering a timely review of the sector to serious investors and industry executives. This 42 page feature contains expert industry commentary through in-depth interviews with public company CEOs, Equity Analysts and Money Managers. The full issue is .

When a government chooses knowingly to inflict harm on the public, it has lost its way. The Liberals' expansion of gambling -- especially the latest effort to make online betting into a major revenue stream -- will inevitably cause serious harm to families and communities. That reality has been consistently

Jon Gosselin's gambling at Foxwoods, but it's Robert Pattinson who can't lose. Stephenie Meyer's getting sued, because she's no Astronaut Mya or, uh, Billy Bush. Or Hayden Panettiere's 'Pink Taco'.

Hoffman Estates man admits spending $580,000 on gambling A Hoffman Estates man who embezzled more than $580,000 from an online university and blew it gambling pleaded guilty Monday to felony theft and was sentenced to 4 years in prison.

BAYOMBONG, Philippines Forty-eight alleged bettors and bet collectors of a controversial on-line gambling firm have been arrested in the northern province of Nueva Vizcaya, police said on Thursday.

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America's major sports leagues, in new court papers, are challenging the state's contention that Congress intended to allow Delaware to expand its sports betting options.

British Columbians who log onto a government-owned gambling website will soon be able to bet thousands of dollars a week on lottery tickets, sports events and a number of online games.

BAYOMBONG, Philippines Forty-eight alleged bettors and bet collectors of a controversial on-line gambling firm have been arrested in the northern province of Nueva Vizcaya, police said on Thursday.

Mark Martin's team guessed wrong. Brian Vickers' was right. Brian De Los Santos says fuel strategy decisions might play a big part when the 12-driver Chase field is set.

Microsoft's high-profile deal with handset maker Nokia could help keep aggressive software rivals at bay, but at the same time spell the end for its ailing Windows Mobile operating system.

With the Pennsylvania legislature on the verge of legalizing table games like poker, blackjack and craps at commonwealth casinos and sports betting due to debut in Delaware next month, the Daily Times is seeking opinions on the rapid expansion of gambling in the Mid-Atlantic states.

Colorados casinos had their second-best month ever in July, thanks to the higher limits, longer hours and new games introduced by Amendment 50.

DUBLIN, Ireland, August 13 /PRNewswire/ -- - Don Cheadle and Full Tilt Poker Play to Raise Money for Darfur Full Tilt Poker has teamed up with Don Cheadle to raise funds for Ante up For Africa as part of the Full Tilt Online Poker Series XIII (FTOPS XIII). Players can sign up to the special FTOPS - Ante Up For Africa charity tournament at .

The June 5 meeting of the California Horse Racing Board at the Santa Anita Race Track was almost over.

Executives representing a Dubuque gambling company said Monday they are making an offer to Prairie Meadows that is too good to refuse.

BC, Canada -- As reported by the CBC: "British Columbians who log onto a government-owned gambling website will soon be able to bet thousands of dollars a week on lottery tickets, sports events and a number of online games.

A BETTING probe has been launched ahead of the final crunch Ashes Test tomorrow

ATLANTIC CITY - It was more of the same for the casinos in the second quarter of 2009, as the resort's gaming industry was plagued again by a downturn in profits.

Despite mounting speculation linking the Ravens to quarterback Mike Vick , a league source tells us that the Ravens to date haven't had any discussions regarding a potential acquisition of the free-agent who, per Tony Dungy, is expected to sign a contract this week.

Albion are poised to sign Wolves trialist Jerome Thomas from under the noses of their Black Country rivals. And the Molineux club have now lost both their recent trialists after bidding farewell to Bobo Balde.

KANSAS CITY, Kansas -- As reported by The Kansas City Star: "The Kansas City casino market took in nearly $61.47 million in July, down 1.1 percent from a year ago, as it continued to navigate the recession.

The Garden City Telegram online edition features local Kansas news, national news, sports, business news, videos, local classifieds and obituaries. The Telegram serves southwest Kansas and is located in Finney County.

Today the "Casino Games" website went live and people interested in Casino Games can now find quality and unique casino game information from their site. According to Ronel Jordaan they have aimed to provide exceptional content and information on the various games that one can play online to make it easier for their players to understand the different games, as well as the payout tables to see .

"I'm watching my state government become more predatory," the Rev. Gregory Hogan Sr. said into his cell phone Monday. I had just disclosed to the pastor that I gamble and generally support efforts to bring gambling to the state. But.

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ST. LOUIS - The founder of the online gambling site BetOnSports.com pleaded guilty on Friday to federal racketeering conspiracy and other charges, concluding years of investigating and prosecuting a case in the complex world of offshore sports gambling.

Pickens County deputies say they charged 18 people in connection with a raid on a gambling house on Sunday.

Agents of the Pickens County Sheriffs Office and with assistance from the Oconee County Sheriffs Office have been conducting an investigation for serveral months, related to illegal gambling and gambling houses.

John Lefebvre made his debut CD, the 29-song opus, Psalngs (pronounced songs) while he was out on bail.

A jury deliberated just over two hours before finding Larry Burns guilty of 12 misdemeanor counts of organizing and operating illegal gambling by holding Texas Hold 'Em tournaments in Adamsburg and Seward in 2007.

Howard Lederer, aka the Profes-sor, is a professional poker player, not a gambler. If Congress will acknowledge this distinction, it will rectify one of its recent mistakes.

Amid crumbling profits, Las Vegas casinos are marketing aggressively with freebies, gambling discounts, contests and special events. Among them are inaccurately advertised payouts, gambling promotions available only to more profitable customers and comped hotel stays with hidden costs.

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- The Poker Players Alliance (PPA), the leading poker grassroots advocacy group with more than one million members nationwide and more than 13,000 in Colorado, today expressed its support for efforts to appeal a ruling in state intermediate court that poker is predominately a game of chance as part of Colorado v. Kevin Raley.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- As reported by WKYC-TV: "The charity poker games at the Nautica Powerhouse in Cleveland have been raking in some big cash for five years now.

I don't want this sound rude . but I have never understood Toronto Blue Jays general manager J.P. Ricciardi. I mean that sincerely. I just don't understand. I have friends all around the game who will tell me what a bright guy J.P. is, what a good baseball man he is, what a grounded person he is, what a nice guy he is, and so on. And I have no reason to doubt them except this: I have .

While attention last week focused on legal moves at the appeals court level, the state of Delaware quietly filed its formal, legal response to a civil lawsuit that alleges the state's sports betting plan is illegal.

The Costa Rican Legislative Assembly is expected to vote this month on a proposal to impose a 2% tax on gambling activity. The full content of the story you requested is only available to subscribers.

WASHINGTON - THE founder of online gambling company BetOnSports PLC pleaded guilty to racketeering charges in a federal court, the US Justice Department announced on Friday Gary Kaplan, 50, agreed to plead guilty to violating anti-fraud and tax evasion laws and will forfeit more than US$43 million (S$62 million) 'in criminal proceeds' to the United States, the department said in a statement. He .

Fabio Capello is backing our mission - now have YOUR say here. FROM Manchester City's summer spending spree, to Premier League clubs' 3billion debt and the first 250,000 a week player, there are questions every football fan wants answered.

Delaware officials says professional sports leagues and the NCAA may be pushing for a quick court ruling on the state's sports betting plan because they don't want their own ties to gambling known.

One of H.G. Wells' short stories, "The Star," begins with astronomers picking up a pinprick of light in the zone far beyond Neptune. It soon becomes bright enough to see with the naked eye, especially after it collides with Neptune and keeps coming. That's when a mathematician in London adds up the figures and announces, "Humans have lived in vain." For his calculations show that the star will .

From the outset, the Balboa Pavilion in Newport Beach seemed destined for a special place in local history.

ST. LOUIS -- The founder of the online gambling site BetOnSports.com pleaded guilty yesterday to federal racketeering conspiracy and other charges, concluding years of investigating and prosecuting a case in the complex world of offshore sports gambling.

Gary Kaplan, the top figure accused of violating U.S. law with the BetOnSports online international gambling site, made a plea deal in federal court in St. Louis today in which he will forfeit $43.6 million and be sentenced to 41-51 months in prison.

BURBANK, CALIF. Online horse racing and betting company Youbet.com Inc. on Wednesday said its second-quarter profit fell 28 percent, as the gambling industry continued to suffer from the drop in consumer spending amid the recession.

Winds of change are sweeping Ohio, Pennsylvania and other states. Is online gambling next? President Barack Obama declared that the unemployment numbers indicate "the worst may be behind us." Even if true, the states are thinking of new revenue sources during the tough days ahead of us.

Lawrence Burns admitted he organized, advertised and profited from Texas holdem poker tournaments in Westmoreland County, his attorney said yesterday.

County is first in Illinois to challenge recent state law allowing video poker Local governments across the Chicago area have been lining up to bar video gambling from their establishments, potentially dealing a blow to Gov. Pat Quinn's capital plan to pay for new mass transit, roads and schools.

A national conference on gambling addiction and substance abuse is underway in St. Louis. When it comes to gambling the focus for many experts is less on casinos and more on brain chemistry. Holding a gambling addiction conference in casino-rich St. Louis almost gives addiction researchers a giant laboratory to study how casinos stimulate the brain. That stimulation helps lead to gambling, .

Aug. 10 (Bloomberg) -- Atlantic Citys casino revenue fell 13 percent in July, in line with previous months as the recession and competition from neighboring states kept gamblers away from the seaside town.

A flashy new video game that boasts jackpots of up to $17,000 stymies state authorities about whether or not it's legal.

The Poker Players Alliance said today that one of its members will petition the state's high court for a review of a district court ruling this month that poker is considered gambling under Colorado law.

DuPage County won't have video gambling, at least not in unincorporated areas. With minimal dissent, the DuPage County Board voted unanimously Tuesday to approve a ban on video gambling and encouraged individual DuPage municipalities to follow its lead.

With the option for video gambling on the table, many DuPage County leaders are saying its a chance they do not want to take. This morning the DuPage County Board unanimously voted to ban video gambling in unincorporated parts of the county, as many towns leaders similarly question whether they want to permit the games in their restaurants and bars.

MELCO Crown Entertainment, the casino venture between Australias richest man, James Packer, and the son of Macau gambling billionaire Stanley Ho, said yesterday that it was seeking to raise 200m in a Nasdaq share sale to help repay debt.

Pittsburgh's new slot machine casino on the North Shore had the third busiest opening day of any of Pennsylvania's new gambling halls.

Winds of change are sweeping Ohio, Pennsylvania and other states. Is online gambling next? President Barack Obama declared that the unemployment numbers indicate "the worst may be behind us." Even if true, the states are thinking of new revenue sources during the tough days ahead of us.

Being a gambling mogul in the internet age is apparently just as dangerous as it was in the mob-infested Casino age: The 36 year-old founder of an online poker site was murdered in his home in Sweden.

DUBLIN, Ireland -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- CryptoLogic Limited, a global developer of branded online betting games and Internet casino software, has added a new member to its most exclusive club -- as a lucky winner hit a 1,547,338.68 jackpot playing Millionaires Club, one of the company's most popular games.

As reported last week , William Hill, Ladbrokes and other major British bookmakers will be moving their online casino and betting services from the United Kingdom to offshore locations.

Betsafe is reported to be offering online gambling in Bulgaria illegally. Bulgaria loses hundreds of millions of BGN each year as a result of the activity of illegal operators of online gambling.

Hey, it's worked for Indian tribes and school funding (in other states, anyway), so why, asks prominent publisher Mort Zuckerman, shouldn't turning newspaper websites into online sports books . Continue reading "Big-Shot Newspaper Publisher's Cure for the American Newspaper Industry: Online Gambling"

The Green Bay Packers and the Wisconsin Lottery are teaming up, and it may open the door for other forms of gambling to advertise at Packers games.

The NFL owners Jesse Jackson accused of colluding against Michael Vick are members of the same group that made Vick the No. 1 pick of the 2001 draft and handed the poor-passing quarterback more than $100 million in contracts. In a New York Times column written by one of my favorite human beings and columnists (William Rhoden), Jackson compared Vick to Jackie Robinson and insinuated that Vicks .

Winds of change are sweeping Ohio, Pennsylvania and other states. Is online gambling next? President Barack Obama declared that the unemployment numbers indicate "the worst may be behind us." Even if true, the states are thinking of new revenue sources during the tough days ahead of us.

File under 'online crime pays' Federal prosecutors have accused a Canadian man of laundering more than $350m for offshore internet gambling operations to skirt US laws prohibiting payments to American citizens trying to cash out their winnings. Web threats: Why conventional protection doesn't work

As reported in last week's Independent on Sunday, one effect of the recession is that Fringe-goers are plumping for famous comics' shows investments that guarantee a high rate of humour return rather than gambling on less established acts.

LEXINGTON, Ohio (Aug. 8, 2009) -- Charles Espenlaub, of Lutz, Fla., missed Friday afternoon's SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge Touring Car Championship practice at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, but proved he was ready for the competition, taking the pole for Sunday's Toyo Tires Mid-Ohio Grand Prix Presented by Dish Network on his first flying lap in qualifying.

The sign outside the Hudson American Legion Post 184 advertises bingo there. A Saugerties woman was arrested for running an illegal gambling operation at bingo games conducted at the post.

Say what you will about gambling as a vice, but one nice reason to root for Darvin Moon as he tries to win the World Series of Poker: You sense he's not juiced up on steroids like them million-dollar athletes.

Aug. 6 (Bloomberg) -- Budd Schulberg , who created a classic Hollywood heel in the novel What Makes Sammy Run? and later won an Academy Award for the screenplay of On the Waterfront, has died. He was 95.

Getting to grips with the payment methods available on different online gambling sites can be a little overwhelming.

Lawyers for the four major pro leagues and the NCAA filed notice Friday that they intend to appeal a U.S. District Court judge's ruling that would allow the state of Delaware to begin taking sports bets while the leagues' lawsuit against the state proceeds.

The NCAA will no longer hold championship tournaments in states that permit betting on single games, a troubling decision for University of Nevada Athletic Director Cary Groth.

You listening, Gov? Governor Corzine was not present Saturday, but that didnt prevent Greg Peck, Muscle Hills trainer, from calling him out.

Let's all tip our caps to the National Football League and the governing bodies of the other major professional and college sports for taking a principled stand against Delaware's decision to add sports betting to its state lottery system.

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One of the most popular features of a mobile phone has become not only the ability to play games but also to interactively gamble. Today, mobile gaming is offered by an increasing number of online casinos and poker rooms eager to cash in on an emerging trend.

Think your kids have never gambled online? -- Don't bet on it.

The world's largest casino gambling company could place its bets on northeast Ohio.

Think your kids have never gambled online? -- Don't bet on it.

A Canadian man is indicted for processing illegal Internet gambling payments in the U.S.

The Internet gambling debate found its way to the Senate Thursday when New Jersey Sen. Robert Menendez introduced a bill that would let e-gambling companies that are registered with the Treasury Department to legally accept bets over the Web.

LAS VEGAS (AP) - A Las Vegas Strip casino has sued Denver Broncos running back LaMont Jordan over $20,000 in gambling debts plus interest. Lawyers for The Mirage hotel-casino filed the lawsuit Thursday in Clark County District court and said Jordan applied for six gambling markers in June 2008.

The operator of several companies that allegedly processed more than US$350 million in illegal Internet gambling payments has been indicted on bank fraud and other offenses, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Thursday.

Scott Rolen on the woeful Reds? What was Cincinnati thinking? Jon Paul Morosi went straight to the source for answers.

He played blackjack, poker, roulette, slots and a card game called Spanish 21. He got a player's club card, had an account opened to track his gambling, and was even given a free room.

Sports gambling gets the nod in Delaware, J.A. Happ proves himself worthy (again) and take a closer look at your credit card bills.

He played blackjack, poker, roulette, slots and a card game called Spanish 21. He got a player's club card, had an account opened to track his gambling and was even given a free room. And he was only 19.

WASHINGTON D.C. -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- The Poker Players Alliance (PPA), the leading poker grassroots advocacy group with more than one million members nationwide, today commended Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) for introducing the Internet Poker and Games of Skill Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act. The legislation establishes the needed licensing and regulatory framework for .

HONG KONG -- As reported by the Agence France Presse: "Macau casino magnate Stanley Ho has undergone surgery in hospital, his spokesman said Tuesday, after reports of his health condition earlier sent shares in his casino firm SJM Holdings tumbling.

Judge denies emergency request from NFL other leagues

Anyone else tired of baseball? Not all baseball, just anything resembling or having to do with professional level baseball. I just finished watching a group of 13-year-old kids make it through to the Southwest Regional Tournament (congratulations, by the way), and they seemed to be having a great time without steroids or gambling (though they are starting to make 13 year olds bigger these days).

British sport is facing an increased threat of matchfixing and gamblingrelated corruption following the exodus of William Hill's bookmakers.

Angelica Mari, Computing , Wednesday 5 August 2009 at 11:42:00 Bookmaker expects to save millions of pounds by moving offshore William Hill has moved its entire online operations to Gibraltar to save millions of pounds in tax. Datacentres supporting the bookmakers internet sports book and fixed-odd games division were moved offshore at midnight last night, according to a William Hill spokesman. .

The Arena Football League has shut down, this time indefinitely.

British sport is facing an increased threat of matchfixing and gamblingrelated corruption following the exodus of William Hill's bookmakers.

He played blackjack, poker, roulette, slots and a card game called Spanish 21.

DUBLIN, Ireland -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- CryptoLogic Limited, a world leader in Internet casino and branded gaming software, has launched a new downloadable game lineup that features a video slot version of the world-famous Street Fighter IV. The new game pack also features video slot games Savannah Sunrise, Cleo "Crazy Jackpots", Area 21 and updated versions of perennial favourites Caribbean .

Casino operator MGM Mirage lost $212.6 million in the second quarter this year as it recorded hefty impairment charges and consumers gambled less during the recession.

The New York State Racing and Wagering Board is patting Hudson Police Detectives on the back after making a gambling arrest. Police say Gail Mayr of Saugerties was arrested at the American Legion Bingo hall in Hudson where gambling records and evidence was secured.

British sport is facing an increased threat of matchfixing and gamblingrelated corruption following the exodus of William Hill's bookmakers.

Gaming Alerts has teamed up with Ladbrokes Online Casino to provide five lucky tweeters with GBP100 each to bet on black or red at the roulette table. As a first of its kind in the gambling industry, Gaming Alerts will be using Twitter as the only channel to promote this competition to users.

Chicago Mayor Richard Daley is warning community leaders not to ban video poker machines. State lawmakers approved the gambling machines in bars and restaurants to raise revenue for statewide construction projects.

Republican governor candidate Bob Schillerstrom today said he supports a ban on legalized video gambling machines in unincorporated bars and restaurants in DuPage County and urged other counties and towns to do the same. "This is another false choice from Springfield--that we can have a capital bill as long as we're willing to put video poker machines in our restaurants and other community .

Casino mogul Stanley Ho, the father of Macau's fabled gambling industry, has been hospitalized and had surgery in Hong Kong, his office said Tuesday.

BOSTON - Essex District Attorney Jonathan W. Blodgett on Monday joined Attorney General Martha Coakley as she unveiled legislation designed to help police and investigators crack down on crimes associated with casino gambling - from money laundering to loan sharking.

SOUTH BEND -- A jury has found two men guilty of murdering a man last year in his after-hours gambling club on the city's west side.

On Monday, July 27, 2009, at approximately 10 a.m., the Montgomery County Sheriffs Special Investigations Unit served a gambling search warrant at a business located in the 23490 Block of Hwy 59 in Porter.

A gambling addict is suing Manitoba Lotteries for allowing her into their facilities. Georgina Bauer signed up for a self-exclusion program 13 years ago, barring herself from McPhillips Street Station and Club Regent.

Though much of it has been invisible to residents, much preparation has been made -- and money spent -- in anticipation of FireKeepers Casino's fast-approaching opening, local government leaders said.

A Grand Island man charged with running an illegal gambling casino at his plumbing business is set for trial in October.

Bev Sadler, Ralston Senior Center president The July trip to the WinnaVegas Casino in Sloan, Iowa, was a big success. The bus was full and several people mentioned that they had a very good day. Everyone enjoyed the trip even if they didnt come out ahead in the gambling. The next trip is set for Aug. 11 and the bus is filling fast. Call Joan at 991-2790 for reservations.

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- The new owner of the Greenbrier, a four-star West Virginia resort, says he plans to open a small casino there by fall, and he wants the dice rolling and cards being dealt at a full-scale gambling operation by April 1.

Bev Sadler, Ralston Senior Center president The July trip to the WinnaVegas Casino in Sloan, Iowa, was a big success. The bus was full and several people mentioned that they had a very good day. Everyone enjoyed the trip even if they didnt come out ahead in the gambling. The next trip is set for Aug. 11 and the bus is filling fast. Call Joan at 991-2790 for reservations.

The 2009 WMS Active Gambler Profile Survey is proving an excellent eye-opener for industry bosses. The survey questioned over 2,000 American gamblers.

The Planet needs your help. Give to the Fund for Local Reporting! The massive draft environmental impact report on what could become Californias first Las Vegas-style metropolitan casino reveals sharp divisions among Richmond residents.

The Planet needs your help. Give to the Fund for Local Reporting! The massive draft environmental impact report on what could become Californias first Las Vegas-style metropolitan casino reveals sharp divisions among Richmond residents.

So let's get this straight: If Delaware continues down the path of legalized sports gambling, it could shred the very fabric of athletics in this great nation. It could open up sports to all manner of nefarious influences and damage the very credibility of the games we cherish.

Time to celebrate? Rep. Barney Frank's new Internet Gambling Regulation Bill is picking up some serious steam with 50 signatures. A premature cause for celebration or a sign of change to come?

The Spanish online gambling market is a big earner, with over $50 million bets annually. The Government is looking to set up a framework for licensing and regulating sites in order that they comply with EU standards.

WASHINGTON (AP)- Delaware's House Majority Leader is calling the NFL hypocritical for a lawsuit the league filed with other sports to block sports betting in the state.

On Tuesday, officials from the NFL, NBA, NHL, Major League Baseball and the NCAA filed a motion in federal court in Delaware to gain an injunction to prevent Delaware from implementing its sports betting plan.

Three men were taken to prison this week for refusing to testify in front of a federal grand jury investigating Internet gambling. Federal authorities identified two of the men as Tommy Cascone, a member of a prominent and longtime Kansas City restaurant family, and Dominic Cervello. Officials did not release the name of the third man.

The Spanish online gambling market is a big earner, with over $50 million bets annually. The Government is looking to set up a framework for licensing and regulating sites in order that they comply with EU standards.