The James Bond movie Casino Royale, starring Daniel Craig, is chosen for the Royal Film Performance in November….

One of the world’s largest betting websites, which is facing fraud and racketeering charges in America, has sacked its British chief executive as he languishes in a Texan jail….

One of the world’s largest betting websites, which is facing fraud and racketeering charges in America, has sacked its British chief executive as he languishes in a Texan jail….

BetonSports, the online betting company at the centre of criminal prosecution in the United States, hopes that sacking its chief executive is winning it enough leverage with the Department of Justice to allow it to re-open its website “within a week”….

The internet gambling company has removed David Carruthers from his job following his arrest in the United States on charges related to an alleged racketeering conspiracy….

Playtech develop product that will allow gamblers to take part in casino games on their mobile phones….

LONDON/MUNICH — (PRESS RELEASE) — The consulting firm MECN’s new study “Casual Gaming and Gambling in the Internet” analyzes some of the hottest topics in the industry – skill gaming, online bingo, and fantasy sports. The study includes the results of a survey MECN conducted among more than 60 industry experts who offered their unique insights and assessments….

Bill Nevin, head of sports at BetUSA.com , assesses the betting on the 2006 World Series of Poker. It is not easy to predict the winner of the World Series of Poker. With an expected 8,000 runners some would argue that it is a lottery dressed up as the worldÂ’s richest poker tournament. But the fact is that the winner will have to be a good poker player and that it will take a lot more than pure luck to win the estimated $10 million first prize….

PokerNews.com ( www.pokernews.com ) and Pacific Poker ( www.pacificpoker.com ) have announced four Team PokerNews Aussie Millions freerolls. These freerolls will take place on August 26, October 21, November 18, and December 16, with each freeroll winner to receive a $12,000USD Aussie Millions package….

Online Gambling Giant Bodog.com Marketing Conference Postponed Online Gaming leader Bodog CEO Calvin Ayre announced that the Bodog.com Marketing Conference will be postponed. Poker and sports betting at Bodog.com….

Online Gambling giant Bodog recognized for having the best online sportsbook and best poker by Casino Player magazine. Online betting and poker at Bodog.com. (PRWEB) July 20, 2006 — Marking another example of the symbiotic relationship between the online and land-based casinos, America’s most popular gaming magazine, Casino Player, which has a readership of more than 600,000 casino visitors each month, has recognized Bodog.com for having the best online sportsbook, the best poker and sports customer servi…

Top professional and certified “Bad Boy” Tony G is proud to announce the launch of his very own online poker room TonyGPoker.com ( www.tonygpoker.com ). Just like Tony, expect TonyGPoker.com to be brash, in-your-face, and full of attitude….

Tuesday, July 11, 2006 marks a dark day for the online gambling industry, as the House of Representatives resoundingly passed the Internet Gambling Prohibition Act. The measure now moves on to discussion in the Senate. PocketFives.com represents the voice of the online player and has been a major force thus far in trying to prevent such legislation from passing. Many members of the site stand to lose substantial amounts of income, as the best online poker pros in the world call PocketFives.com home. Pocket…

WASHINGTON - Gamblers who prefer their laptops to blackjack tables won’t like what Congress is doing. On Tuesday, the House plans to vote on a bill that would ban credit cards for paying online bets and could padlock gambling Web sites. The legislation would clarify existing law to spell out that it is illegal to gamble online….

Traditionally, if you wanted to have some fun gambling you had to stash your money away for that all-important trip to Las Vegas, unless you had the fortune of living in a town with a casino. The advent of the internet and explosive growth of online gambling has now changed this forever….

Do you think Abu Musab al-ZarqawiÂ’s recent death in Iraq will affect the global war on terrorism? Or the possibility of ending a Holy War for the Middle East? WhoÂ’s the next top target for U.S. forces? San Jose, Costa Rica (PRWEB) July 7, 2006 — Do you think Abu Musab al-ZarqawiÂ’s recent death in Iraq will affect the global war on terrorism? Or the possibility of ending a Holy War for the Middle East? WhoÂ’s the next top target for U.S. forces? Osama bin Laden? Or is it the man recognized as his number…

July 6, 2006 – Kahnawake, Canada – The Jackpot Factory Group ( www.jackpotfactory.com ), a leading online casino group known for a wealth of games and customer service, is proud to launch the first annual Sea Quest and Tour de Slots, two $100,000 race-themed promotions that will culminate with loads of cash, prizes and even a Caribbean cruise getaway for one lucky Sea Quest winner….

“PokerBok” proves heÂ’s more than a fearsome online player. Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) July 5, 2006 — Mark Vos, a 22-year old Australian who has earned a reputation as one of the worldÂ’s top online poker players proved today that he can play against live opponents equally well, becoming one of the youngest World Series of Poker bracelet winners in history. Vos collected his first-ever WSOP bracelet in the $2,000 buy-in No-Limit Hold ‘em tournament when his queen-ten made trip queens, elim…

Betting on Who Will Win ESPN’s Televised NathanÂ’s Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest Online sports betting giants Pinnacle Sports and BETonSPORTS offer odds on whether Joey Chestnut will defeat five-time mustard yellow belt Takeru Kobayashi, reports TheOnlineWire.com (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) July 3, 2006 — This Fourth of July ESPN’s televised NathanÂ’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest is likely to become a major betting event according to sports betting giants Pinnacle Sports and BETonSPORTS.com….

Its not been a good fortnight for David Carruthers - the now ex-CEO of battered online betting group, betonsports.com. Having been arrested whilst en-route through the US from Costa Rica, BetonSports have now fired their CEO - claiming that… Continue . …

Poker players are getting younger. Or maybe everyone else is just getting older. Jeffrey Madsen has now won two elusive WSOP bracelets at the tender age of 21 - the youngest ever winner at the World Series of Poker… Continue . …

After winning the rights to build a $3bn+ casino resort in Singapore, Las Vegas Sands is planning an additional $8bn investment to dominate the Chinese market within the next 4 to 6 years. The strategy is to emulate the… Continue . …

A BRITISH businessman arrested for running an online gambling website appeared in an American court yesterday wearing shackles and an orange prison jumpsuit…….

John Prescott has been criticised by parliamentary watchdogs for failing immediately to declare his stay at the ranch of an American billionaire bidding to open a super-casino at the Millennium Dome….

PartyGaming’s chief Mitch Garber admitted he would think twice about travelling to the US after the boss of rival online gambling company BetonSports was arrested at Dallas-Fort Worth airport on Sunday….

The former chief financial officer of Betonsports, the internet gambling firm at the centre of an FBI investigation, is claiming the firm owes him over £100,000 in unpaid fees and share options ….

An arrest after a crackdown on web gaming in the US could mean the end for a young but profitable industry just finding its feet, writes Nick Mathiason….

Revenues at online gaming group PartyGaming were up 49% in the second quarter at £172.1m, the company reported.Group revenue for the three months reached £172.1m, up from £115.8m in the same period last year and ahead of forecasts….

Casino owner London Clubs International made a pre-tax loss of £3.6m last year.The group, in merger talks with rival Stanley Leisure, said trading at its London venues was improving after a relatively slow start to its new financial year….

Wayne Rooney has spoken for the first time about how he built up massive debts - said at the time to be £700,000 - through a gambling company he was introduced to by another England player…

Amidst the furore thats happening in the US for online gambling right now, Partygaming ignored it all to announce a huge 50% increase in revenues to $319 million. Partygaming also claims that current US events do not affect them… Continue . …

John Prescott is facing a mild rebuke from the Parliamentary standards watchdog for failing to register his stay at the Colorado ranch of an American gambling tycoon and the gift of an elaborate cowboy outfit….

Proctor & Gamble, the global consumer goods giant, is closing the door on its French fashion venture, the Parisian house of Rochas….

The stakes have been raised in the United States’ attempt to stamp down on internet gambling after the Department of Justice succeeded in closing down BetonSports’ US website….

Internet experts rounded on United States legislators and law enforcers in their attempts to crack down on internet gambling, saying at best they faced an uphill struggle and at worst they were behaving like the thought police….

American federal authorities have arrested five people connected to online gambling group BetonSports….

Online gambling operators fear FBI is to widen crackdown on industry….

Newspaper aimed at sports betting market placed into administration by its high-profile backers….

Casino owner Stanley Leisure nearly doubled underlying profit in the year to the end of April.But, it said, big winners had knocked its first-quarter win margin below budget….

Poker has made superstars out of card players. Its spawned a huge industry of multi-million dollar tournaments, books, TV shows, video games and merchandise. But now seven pro poker players are not happy. They are suing WPT Enterprises for… Continue . …

As the US steamrolls ahead with its plans to ban online gambling (except online state lotteries and online horse betting and any other group that has enough fingers in the right pockets), Antigua - who houses many online betting… Continue . …

Since the anti-online gambling bill went through the House of Representatives last week, some people in the US are clearly out with strong arm tactics to prove their point. David Carruthers, the outspoken British CEO of UK-listed betting site,… Continue . …

Intelligent Americans unite! Jon Stewart’s irreverant ‘The Daily Show’ took his usual swipe at US politicians as he tried to make sense of the anti-online gambling bill that went through the House of Representatives this week. The biggest fear… Continue . …

A 56-yr old telephone company sales manager from Nevada has won $236,000 and WSOP bracelet to take this year’s World Series of Poker Ladies Title. The title was popularised when it was won by actress Jennifer Tilly last year,… Continue . …

Online gambling stocks in the UK rose yesterday, despite the House of Representatives passing an anti-online gambling bill this week. Partygaming increased nearly 5% whilst Sportingbet saw an increase of nearly 3%. Both companies are highly US-focused with US… Continue . …

A book-keeper has admitted using more than £1 million from his construction firm to fuel his online gambling addiction….

Gamblers’ Anonymous says that most compulsive gamblers will answer yes to at least seven questions….

The Horserace Betting Levy Board is to sell off its dope-testing arm for up to £30m….

· Bill is passed but is likely to founder in Senate · Problems with exemption, time and enforcement…

Online casinos surged in value despite backing in the US on Tuesday night for strict laws to ban internet gambling.The US House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly in favour of a Bill to outlaw internet gambling and the use of credit cards to settle online bets….

The world of US prohibition took another step forward as the House of Representatives passed a bill that would essentially rid the US of online gambling. The bill, sponsored by republican Bob Goodlatte, was passed by a majority 317-93… Continue . …

In less than 2 years Bryan Benjafield had stolen over £1 million from his company’s bank account in order to feed his online gambling addiction Benjafield, who’s work as a book-keeper gave him access to the money which he… Continue . …

Poker has become one of the most watchable ’sports’ on television in the last few years - and no doubt this has a lot to do with the hole-card camera which allows the audience to see the 2 cards… Continue . …

You could say that poker players are a strange bunch. So maybe its best getting rid of them completely and let computers take over. This month’s National Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Boston will hold the first AAAI Computer… Continue . …

The World Cup has been a boon to Chinese police - they’ve hit the jackpot by swooping in on 4 online gambling rings, including catching the highest ever member. 24 people have been arrested since the World Cup began,… Continue . …

A Winnepeg casino has refused to pay out a jackpot of $209,000 that 2 men won on a keno game. The casino claims the software malfunctioned. The 2 men are currently looking into legal action against the casino. The… Continue . …

The official website for Atlantic City tourism has a strapline that its ‘Always turned on’. As of this wednesday, that may not quite be true as state officials have ordered a total gambling shutdown due to a state dispute… Continue . …

Credit card firms should place a cap of £1,000 a week on how much can be spent on gambling websites….

Claims of a betting scam involving a British tennis player’s match have overshadowed his first-round victory at Wimbledon….

With England fans punting an estimated £50m on this afternoon’s England versus Portugal match, surely it is boom-time for bookmakers, says James Quinn?…

Bookies are having a tough time in the World Cup - because the fancied teams just keep on winning. William Hill Chief Executive David Harding said: “It’s fair to say you’ve had 56 matches played in the World Cup and 39 of them have been won by favourites.”…

Betfair.com is breaking new ground in Asia by becoming the first gambling company allowed to host a poker tournament in Singapore. Asia has yet to succumb to the poker bug thats hit the US and Europe in the past… Continue . …

The World Cup has caused a 50% increase in online betting with Thai gamblers - according to Thai Webmasters. Online betting is illegal in Thailand but that hasn’t stopped thousands of Thai’s browsing online gambling sites during the matches…. Continue . …

Partygaming, the owners of partypoker.com may make a surprise bid to enter the competitive sportsbetting market. They are about to unveil plans to acquire one or multiple sites using the proceeds of a bonds issue. Partygaming are seeing this… Continue . …

Poker’s World Series started this week at the Rio - over a month of poker tournaments culminating in the Main Event - with a $10,000 buy-in USA Today have nicely gone through the numbers for the event: 30,000 poker… Continue . …

The Hong Kong Jockey Club controls all betting in Hong Kong and in 2003 legalised football betting - as long as it was made through them alone. Since the world cup has started, over 100 people have been arrested… Continue . …