Gaming News

Help the Victims of Hurricane Katrina!
- Sep 13, 2005
In light of the devastating effects of the storm on gaming jurisdictions along the Gulf Coast, the American Gaming Association (AGA) has established the Gaming Industry Katrina Relief Fund. The goal of the fund will be to raise industry dollars to provide disaster relief and assistance targeting affected gaming employees in Mississippi and Louisiana. If you wish to donate to this find, please visit <a href="http://www.americangaming.org">www.americangaming.org</a>.
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<font color="ffooo">Help The Victims of Katrina</font>
- Sep 10, 2005
Make a donation to the Red Cross, and help
the victims of hurricane Katrina!
<a href="http://www.redcross.org/" target="_new">Click Here</a> or Call Toll Free: 1-800-HELP-NOW
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Betcorp ponders dual listing
- Aug 31, 2005
BETCORP, a quoted Australian internet gambling operator, has appointed KBC Peel Hunt as adviser on a possible listing on the London Stock Exchange...
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A guide to Las Vegas football contests
- Aug 25, 2005
Three decades after helping to launch one of the city's original football handicapping contests, veteran Las Vegas bookmaker Jimmy Vaccaro is at it again...
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UK Gambling Bill set to pass this week
- Apr 5, 2005
Insiders predict the UK Gambling Bill will become law this week, but the government will be forced to make major concessions to safeguard the remote gaming section of the bill with just one Las Vegas style land-based casino now expected to be approved.
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Details of Russian Hackers’ Attack on UK Online Bookies Revealed
- Apr 5, 2005
The Russian Interior Ministry has investigated attacks on UK online bookmaking services by Russian hackers.
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Betfair rumoured to be looking at IPO
- Mar 30, 2005
Betfair, the world’s largest betting exchange, is heading for a £700m flotation on the London Stock Exchange, according to press reports in the UK over the Easter weekend.
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Online bettors furiously ante up for March Madness
- Mar 18, 2005
It's the day before the NCAA tournament, and Danielle can't wait to be part of the madness. From a laptop computer in her Los Angeles apartment Wednesday, she eagerly picks 20 games in the NCAA tournament's first round for $25 to $50 each...
<a href="http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/technology/2005-03-17-cyber-madness-usat_x.htm" target="_new">Full Story...</a>
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Betcorp has signed a deal to acquire the holding company of Cybersportsbook.com
- Mar 12, 2005
Betcorp, the Australian parent company of sportsbook BetWWTS, has signed a deal to acquire the holding company of Cybersportsbook.com for US$6.15m.
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US bets under fire in Gambling Bill debate
- Mar 9, 2005
UK members of parliament will begin debate tomorrow on amendments to the Gambling Bill that could significantly alter the remote gaming regulations, including a total ban on accepting US bets.
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The Making of BodogConference.com
- Mar 8, 2005
It is also two and a half years since I first came up with the idea to put a conference together for what I accurately identified as a segment of our industry that did not have a place to come together - sports handicappers. But, let's go back in time and let me tell you how it all came to pass.
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1Pay’s snapped up by NeTeller for US$12.5m
- Mar 3, 2005
Alternative payment giant NETeller has purchased the firm behind 1Pay, the leading Chinese payment processor, for US$12.5m in a hugely important strategic move.
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