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Fighting Irish Could Be in For One of Worst Seasons Ever

Sep 18, 2007
When Brady Quinn left the Irish' program last year for the NFL draft, fans of Notre Dame had no idea that he apparently was taking any and all offensive production with him.
The storied program is off to a 0-3 start and could be headed for even worse defeats then what has already been administered to them.
The Quin less offense ranks #120, which is last in division 1-A.

Casino Gambling Web Trip to DC a Success for Internet Gambling Inudstry

Sep 18, 2007
Casino Gambling Web successfully delivered 435 informational packets to every US representative in Congress on Friday of last week. The packets contained the petition to repeal the UIGEA that the site sponsored, as well as a guide of 10 reasons why Internet gambling should be legalized, as well as a CD that contained all the testimony from the Financial Services Committee hearing on if Internet gambling could be sufficiently regulated at this time.

Bidding War For Massachusetts Casino Set To Attract Big Names

Sep 18, 2007
Move over Red Sox and Patriots, there soon could be a new form of entertainment gripping Massachusetts, casino gambling. As with most other states, Massachusetts appears ready to enter the world of casino gambling, and that means some big names will try to get a piece of the action.
The Governor of Massachusetts has given his recommendation, and part of what was outlined was the addition of four state licenses for gambling.

Gamblers Take A Beating With College Football Upsets Saturday

Sep 17, 2007
The first few weeks of the college football season is when gamblers are supposed to stock up on easy money, as the odds makers adjust to how teams play before making it nearly impossible for gamblers to win.
Not so much the case in the season's third week. There were upsets all over the board on Saturday, on a day that will certainly have erased any early season profits for gamblers.

Indiana Casino Expansion Causes Slight Increase in Problem Gambling

Sep 17, 2007
Indiana has seen only a slight increase in problem gambling over the past several months since the French Lick Springs Resort Casino opened.
Not willing to cite numbers or percentages, Southern Hills Counseling Center gambling addictions counselor Brandy Terrell said that people seeking help in this area has increased only slightly.
"However with gambling addictions, it generally takes time to show up as a gambling addiction," said Terrell.

AOL Moves to Manhattan to be Closer to Advertisers

Sep 17, 2007
AOL is Moving to Manhattan

AOL, who currently runs an online sportsbook aimed at UK citizens, is moving their main headquarters from Virginia, to Manhattan.
"Moving out of Virginia to New York is a signal that historically the company has been one way but is now evolving into something else," Michael Nathanson, an analyst at Sanford C. Bernstein & Co. in New York, said in an interview.

Muslims Battling Their Religious Beliefs Over Casino Jobs

Sep 17, 2007
The question is one that must be answered daily by Muslims who make their living as dealers at casinos in Atlantic City. The religion says that if you work in a gambling establishment, then you are considered to be abetting gamblers, and that is forbidden in the Islam religion.
On the other hand, the economy

Hollywood Urges US to Stop Internet Gambling Prohibition

Sep 16, 2007
Antigua finally gets defended by a source that may have some influence in American politics, Hollywood. "Lobbyists from Silicon Valley and Hollywood are now storming Capitol Hill, pushing for a deal," read one mainstream news article on the subject.
Antigua filed a $3.4 billion compensation claim after winning a case against the United States over Internet gambling. Antigua plans on getting the $3.

Massachusetts Governor Betting on Casino Gambling For State Funds

Sep 16, 2007
Another state seems prepared to sell out their morals to achieve economic stability as the Governor of Massachusetts plans to make a proposal that will make three state casino licenses available to the highest bidder.
Not only are state now allowing the growth of gambling, but they now are coming up with clever ways to make money before any casino doors are open.

Britains Gambling Addiction Rising To Record Numbers

Sep 16, 2007
Studies are constantly being done across the world on the amount of people with severe gambling problems, this week, a new study will be released in Britain and will claim that nearly one million people are affected by problem gambling.
According to the report, nearly two percent of the estimated 40 million people that gamble regularly have a problem. That figure will be up from the 33 million gamblers and 0.

NFL Teams Coming Off Upset Losses Looking To Rebound in Week Two

Sep 15, 2007
Every year in the NFL there are preseason predictions from analysts and fans across the country, then reality sets in and teams have to perform on the field. This week several teams are hoping their week one losses were a fluke and not a sign of things to come.
The Chicago Bears were picked by many to represe

Kentucky Governor Race Fueled by Casino Gambling Debate

Sep 15, 2007
The Kentucky Governor's race is hotly debated by both parties trying to win the seat. Current Governor, Ernie Fletcher, is pandering to the right wing Christians of that state. Coming out strong against legalized gambling in Kentucky, Fletcher is taking a strong stance against Democratic challenger, Steve Beshear.

Fight for Internet Gambling Freedom Important to Future of America

Sep 15, 2007
Many pro-gambling enthusiasts have spoken out loudly against the deceitfully passed UIGEA bill since October of last year. One of the loudest and most distinct voices has come from the APCW, also known as The Association of Players, Casinos, and Webmasters.
Their leader, J Todd, has used his ingenuity, creativi

Hong Kong Will Not Compete With Macau For Gambling Supremacy

Sep 15, 2007
Macau has spent billions of dollars to build up their gambling empire, which has taken tourism away from neighboring Hong Kong, but officials say they will not compete with Macau for the gambling dollar.
Hong Kong Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Frederick Ma stated that Macau's growth in casino gambling certainly presents a problem for Hong Kong, saying, "It's definitely somewhat of a challenge to the tourism industry.

Don't Be Fooled By NFL Betting Lines For Week Two

Sep 15, 2007
The second weekend of the NFL football season is upon us and taking a look at the betting lines on the games, there are some red flags that need to be raised.
Green Bay was an upset winner in week one over the Philadelphia Eagles, now they go on the road to face the New York Giants in the Meadowlands and the line on the game is a pick em.

Playboy Online Casino Will Feature New Spider-Man Marvel Slot

Sep 14, 2007
The online casino industry is well-aware of CryptoLogic Limited, the most sophisticated developer of online slots software in the world. Year-after-year, they are awarded for having the most feature-rich, trustworthy, and entertaining casino games despite not serving US customers.
Their software is the backbone of top online casinos such Inter Casino and Playboy Casino.

Gambling Awareness Week Beginning For Fondation Mise Toi

Sep 14, 2007
Gambling is a problem for millions of people around the world, and in Canada there is a group that is putting their best efforts forward to try and combat the problem.
Fondation Mise Sur Toi will be holding their Responsible Gaming Awareness week from September 17th until September 23rd. The actual time dedicated to this cause will actually be much longer than just a week, 13 weeks to be exact. Two million dollars will be invested to help get the word out.

Ladies Set To Take Center Stage at Poker Tournament in Arizona

Sep 14, 2007
Each state has different poker tournaments that are run for specific groups of people. Long ago it would just be the men who sat around poker tables and played the game, but as its popularity grew over the past few years, women have gotten into the act.
This Saturday in Arizona over 400 women will gather at Casino Arizona to do battle for the coveted title of "Queen of Poker".

Gambling Profits From Melco Keep Income Soaring For Ho Family

Sep 14, 2007
Stanley Ho has created a gambling Mecca in Macau that is rivaled by none on the planet, including Las Vegas. Now his son, Lawrence Ho, is getting in on the fun, as Melco International Development, which is run by Ho, has shown a profit during the first half of 2007.
A year ago Melco showed a loss of $29 million dollars in the first half, but this year, the company has rebounded, showing a profit of $36.5 million.

Baseball Prop Bets at Stake as Season Comes Down The Stretch

Sep 14, 2007
Gamblers can find lists and lists of items to place a wager on at the beginning of a professional sport season, but when it comes to baseball, those lists are much longer than in other sports.
The season is just two and a half weeks away from being finished and this is the time of the year that gamblers who placed bets on season outcomes begin to stress a little bit harder.

NewBodog.com Overcoming Bodog's Loss of Old Bodog.com URL

Sep 12, 2007
Last month, in a stunning court decision to most of us in the industry, a Nevada judge stripped Bodog Sportsbook and Bodog Casino of their domain name (www.bodog.com) in a patent-infringement suit. Bodog, which was founded in 1994 and has Head Offices in Antigua, quickly ported over operations to a new URL, newbodog.com.

New Jersey Gambling Casinos Betting on Non Smoking

Sep 12, 2007
Smoke filled rooms with players sitting around poker tables and gambling the night away seem to be a vision of the past, at least in New Jersey, where new laws are limiting the amount of smoking on casino gambling floors.
There has been mixed reviews over the new law at casinos, some patrons say they will attend the casinos more frequently now that smoke is absent, and others claim they will no longer to show up when the new law goes into affect.

Problem Gamblers Could Benefit From Health Supplement

Sep 12, 2007
Gambling is an addiction, and like most other addictions, there are many different ways to treat the addiction, now there might be a healthy way, as researchers have suggested that a health food supplement could actually curb the urge to gamble.
There has been a recent study done by the University of Minnesot

Binion's To Host Second Annual World Poker Deal Championships

Sep 12, 2007
Anytime you play poker on a consistent basis, it is only natural to get to know some of your local dealers. As you get to know these dealers, most of them will offer up knowledge of the game that they have learned through countless hours of dealing poker hands.
Now, all these dealers have their own championsh

College Football Top Ranked Teams Set For Early Season Tests

Sep 12, 2007
The top ranked teams have not been tested so far in the early stages of the college football season, but starting Thursday night in Maryland, the season kicks into a critical point for some of the top ranked teams in the land.
West Virginia received a scare in the first half against Marshall last week, but they eventually regrouped and ran away with the football game.

Greatest Comeback in Modern Professional Poker?

Sep 11, 2007
Was Bill Elder's win at the Gulf Coast World Poker Tournament held at the Beau Rivage Resort and Casino this past weekend in Mississippi the single greatest comeback victory in modern-day professional poker history? Many in the poker community are saying yes, especially those who witnessed the event.
Elder was down on day 3 with only two $1,000 chips remaining.

Bally Technologies Signs Contract With Fantasy Springs Casino

Sep 11, 2007
The world of casino gambling is growing in almost every state in America, so to stay ahead of rival casinos, one has to be more user friendly than the next, that is why Fantasy Springs Casino in Indio, California has teamed with Bally Technologies.
The main idea behind any casino operation is to stay ahead of the game and be on the cutting edge of technology, that is what Fantasy Springs believes they have done.

Taiwan Set To Jump Into Growing International Casino Market

Sep 11, 2007
Casinos are currently illegal in Taiwan, but that has not stopped Penghu, a set of islets off Taiwan, from trying to become the next Macau by building a casino town.
Macau has succeeded at building a gambling and vacation hot spot for people from all over the world to go and spend their hard earned money. Penghu, has seen that business idea work and is now set to embark on a casino resort adventure of their own.

Illegal Online Gambling Leads To 32 Arrests in China

Sep 11, 2007
The United States has been at the forefront of the issue of online gambling, but they are not the only country in the World that online gambling is illegal.
China is a country in which gambling is illegal, and now it appears 32 people will have to defend themselves over allegations of being involved in a multi million dollar illegal gambling operation.

NFL Betting Lines Reflecting Injuries and Poor Play From Week 1

Sep 11, 2007
It is hard enough for gamblers the first few weeks of a new pro football season, picking the winners is a tough job, now throw in the injury bug and what we have for week #2 is a complete scrambled puzzle.
The Giants are playing at Sunday in their home opener against the Green Bay Packers, who are coming off a big win over Philadelphia. The line for the game is a pick em.