Archive for September, 2006
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France keep faith with Trezeguet
French coach Raymond Domenech has kept faith with Juventus striker David Trezeguet for the Euro 2008 qualifiers against Scotland and the Faroe Islands next month. …
U.N.: Displaced Ugandans more secure but still need help
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Hell’s Angel gang ‘plotted a brawl in casino that left three dead’
Members of a Hell’s Angels motorcycle gang plotted a violent attack on rival bikers that left three people dead, prosecutors alleged in a Las Vegas court….
William Hill halts online betting in America
The stakes over the future of online gambling were raised even higher yesterday when William Hill stopped taking bets from American citizens….
Tote sale will break EU rules, say Tories
The Conservative Party has attacked the Government’s proposed “cosy” sale of the Tote bookmaker to the racing industry, arguing that it is likely to breach European state aid rules….
William Hill folds its US hand
West Ham fans’ Mafia jibe t-shirts spark Sicilian riot
The governor of Sicily has moved to try and quell any further trouble between West Ham and Palermo fans by producing 4,000 t-shirts complete with the slogan: ‘I hate the Mafia’ emblazoned across them…
William Hill Closes The Door to US Gamblers
As more and more online gambling companies get cold feet at the mere mention of the US, one of the most well-known names in gaming has backed out of the US completely online. William Hill, who have never allowed… Continue . …
US Bill to Ban Online Gambling Hits a Hurdle
There is a huge rush to get the bill banning online gambling the US passed before the Senate takes a break at the end of the week. However, its hit a snag as Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman John… Continue . …
Russian Actors Dress Up to Curb Gambling
Russia is trying an innovative move to fight gambling. They’re paying actors to dress as tramps to sit outside casinos. They’ll harass - I mean - explain to - passing customers that they used to be rich executives who… Continue . …
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Sep
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Bid for Tote likely to be rejected
By Pete HarrisonLONDON (Reuters) - The government is expected to reject an initial offer of at least 300 million pounds for state-owned bookmaker the Tote from the horse racing industry, a gambling industry source said on Friday.The……
Californian fund manager cashes in on recovery at Morrison stores
Amelia Morris, a US-based fund manager, has made almost £225m for her investors by successfully betting on recovery at the supermarket chain WM Morrison….
Have Casino. But no Gambling Allowed
The Kewadin Shores Casino and Hotel opened in June this year in Michigan. It cost $36 million to build and offers restaurants, pools and the usual luxury. It also has a 29,000 sq ft casino filled with slots and… Continue . …
BWin Execs Released on Bail in France
The US isn’t the only country arresting online gambling execs. France got in on the game last week when they arrested 2 CEOs of Austrian-based Bwin.com (formerly Bet and Win). They were released today each with a 300,000 euros… Continue . …
Ex-NY Mayor Guiliani Consults for Casino
Its a long way from being the Mayor of New York City. Rudy Guiliani is now consulting for Eighth Wonder casinos who are one of 4 bidding for Singapore’s second casino license. Guiliani, under his company Giuliani Security &… Continue . …
Internet Gambling Finds a US Republican Ally in North Dakota
Not every politician in the US thinks online gambling is evil. Some are even willing to speak up in support of it. North Dakotan State Republican, Jim Kasper, is against the latest move to ban internet gambling in the… Continue . …
Korea Gets Tough on Online Gambling
The South Korean government has been working hard to shut down online gambling sites aimed at Koreans. 181 Korean-language gambling sites have been shut down this year - with the government collaborating with ISPs and portals. Almost 30% of… Continue . …
Czechs Spend $445 on Gambling Per Year
Each person in the Czech Republic spends CZK 10,000 (about $445) on gambling per year. Thats a CZK 1,000 increase from 2005 and a huge CZK 4,000 from 2000. Whilst its not necessarily on a par with Brits or… Continue . …
Gambling Increases 8% in Nevada for July
Nevada recovered from a slower June to post year-on-year gambling increases in July of 8.4%. Gaming win for the state went about the $1 billion mark to $1.04 billion. Vegas saw an increase of 10% to $531 million of… Continue . …
If One Lottery Win is Not Enough, Try Two
A New York woman has won her second $1 million jackpot from a scratchcard. Valerie Wilson’s first win came in 2002, winning a million on the Cool Million scratchcard. However, that didn’t stop her from keep trying and her… Continue . …
Oops, Sorry, You Haven’t Won the Jackpot
Imagine this. You swipe your players club card at your casino. You’re told you’ve won a promotional game - a prize that was worth $260,000. You’re even given a large cardboard cheque to celebrate and remember your moment. Then,… Continue . …
SportingBet Chairman Next Exec to get Arrested in the US
US authorities have once again arrested a British online betting executive - this time its Peter Dicks, the chairman of online gambling giant, Sportingbet.com. Not content with nabbing David Carruthers, many online gambling folk thought it was the company… Continue . …
Footballer Doesn’t Have to Wear Online Casino Shirt
Sevilla soccer player, Fredi Kanoute, has been told he doesn’t have to wear the team’s sponsorship on his shirt - for now. Sevilla is sponsored by online casino, 888.com - but Kanoute is a Muslim and gambling is against… Continue . …
Senator Frist Still Pushing Anti-Online Gambling Bill
US Republican Senator, Bill Frist is still trying to find a way to pass the anti-online gambling bill - but can’t promise it will be before the September break. There’s been little movement in the bill, despite Frist wanting… Continue . …
Korean Gambling Takes 35 Trillion Won
The Korean gambling market saw revenues hit 35 trillion Won last year - thats over $35 billion. So here’s some facts about the Korean Gambling Market according to a latest report: Gambling revenues equate to 4.4% of the Gross… Continue . …
Gambling Dens In Qatar
At the end of the day, gambling is global. It doesn’t matter what country or what religion, if people want to gamble, there will always be someone willing to run a game. In Qatar, where casinos are banned, at… Continue . …
Harrahs Entertainment Buys its Way into London
Vegas giant, Harrahs has finally made a big move into the UK. After dabbling for a while online in the UK (and failing), the owners of Caesars have bought London Clubs International for $530 million. London Clubs runs 4… Continue . …
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