Gambling
Poker Players Alliance Claims Kentucky Has Most Poker Players in US
An effort by Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear to eradicate the online gambling and poker industry in his state by seizing some 141 related domain names, including most of the top Internet poker room
All Eyes on Kentucky as Internet Gambling Domain Decision Nears
Larry Dale Keeling, Lexington Herald-leader columnist, offered his own opinion on what will likely transpire this week in his home state of Kentucky where a Franklin Circuit Court judge is set to m
UltimateBet Aruba Poker Classic Winner Matt Brady Goes on Shopping Spree
Having just won a cool $1 million at this year's Ultimate Bet Aruba Poker Classic (see UltimateBet website for more), Matt Brady has gone MIA.
Truly Bizarre Kentucky Court Did Not Reject Domain Case in the First Place
Last month, a Kentucky circuit court judge granted a request by the governor to have 141 Web site names used by online gaming operations transferred to the state's control.
Go Daddy Responds to Kentucky Online Gambling Domain Order
In response to the concerns over registrar Go Daddy turning over the certificate for a number of online poker sites to the Commonwealth of Kentucky, that company has issued a press release.
NETeller plans to change name to NEOVIA Financial
(Reuters) - British online payments processor NETeller Plc on Thursday said it was planning to change its name to NEOVIA Financial Plc, effective Nov. 17.
The company, famed for being the first corporate scalp in a U.S. clampdown on internet gambling in 2006, said the name change, part of a year-long rebranding process, will differentiate it from the group's operating brands of NETELLER, NETBANX and Net+.
Kentucky Cannot Go After Registrars In Foreign Countries
In regard to the heavily covered Kentucky Internet gambling domain seizure case whereby the commonwealth's governor, Steve Beshear, wants to block 141 gambling websites, a Gambling911.com reader wi
Bodog Loses Trademark Dispute on Appeal: Lower Court’s Ruling Affirmed
1st Technology , LLC today received an affirmance of last year's rejection of all attempts to set aside the judgment against Bodog.com, Bodog.net, and Bodog Entertainment
Kentucky Online Gambling Domain Seizure Case: Predicted Outcome
Gambling911.com had the opportunity to sit in on Tuesday's very high profile online gambling domain seizure case in Frankfort, Kentucky.
Kudos to Network Solutions for Standing by Online Gambling Sites
"GoDaddy.com, the largest registrar, just rolled over," said Joe Brennan, Jr., President of the Interactive Media Entertainment & Gaming Association.
Kentucky Say It Follows ICANN Rules in Effort to Seize Gambling Domains
The reach of ICANN's Uniform Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) is getting a high-profile test in an ambitious effort by Kentucky to seize the domain names of gambling Web sites for violating state l
How the Local Kentucky Media is Portraying Online Gambling Case
Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear wants to block 141 gambling websites calling them illegal and unregulated. He claims that these online gambling sites are "leeches" to the Kentucky economy, yet Rick Muny, the Kentucky State Director of the Poker Players Alliance, claims his organization has well over 10,000 members in the commonwealth and winning poker players pay state taxes just like everyone else.
"I have to pay taxes on my winnings," Muny pointed out during a Monday press release.
Doyles Room, UltimateBet.com Online Poker Domains Up For Now
Judge Thomas Wingate of the Franklin Circuit Courtroom ruled on Tuesday that until he finalizes his decision, the commonwealth must leave a number of online poker and casino sites "as is"
Kentucky Online Gambling Domain Seizure Hearing - Judge Needs 7 Days to Decide
Gambling911.com is in Frankfort, Kentucky for the high profile online gambling domain seizure case that has everyone in the industry talking.
Online gambling sites ready to fight Beshear's plan to block them
FRANKFORT, KY (WAVE) - Internet gambling in Kentucky will be front and center in a Franklin Circuit Courtroom Tuesday as the Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet will argue for blocking acces
UltimateBet.com, Cake Poker Domain Names Seized
Gambling911.com has learned that UltimateBet.com, CakePoker.com and DoylesRoom.com were among the online poker room domains that had been seized by the commonwealth of Kentucky Monday night via GoD
Kentucky Commonwealth Seizes Doyles Room Online Poker Site
In a shocking development, DoylesRoom.com has become the latest victim of the Kentucky commonwealth's efforts to seize some 141 online gambling domain names.
Kentucky Governor Calls Online Gambling Operators Shady
In an interview with one of the local Lexington, Kentucky news affiliates, Kentucky Governor referred to online gambling operators as "a little bit shady".
Governor Steve Steve Beshear attempted to seize up to 141 online gambling site domain names in recent weeks, calling the businesses "leeches". Beshear has indicated that he wishes to protect his own state economy, in particular the horse racing sector.
Internet Commerce Could be Hurt by Kentucky Domain Case
Jeremiah Johnston, a spokesman for the Washington D.C-based Internet Commerce Association, says Kentucky is overstepping into federal territory in its attempt to seize some 141 online gambling doma
I was Poisoned at the European i-Gaming Congress & Expo in Barcelona!
A man who attended last month's European i-Gaming Congress & Expo in Barcelona claims he was poisoned. Toxicology results obtained by the individual's doctor confirm this to be true.
Governor Beshear’s Attack on Web Domains Could Jeopardize Kentucky Growth
Prosecutors representing the commonwealth of Kentucky argue that state law bans bans "illegal gambling devices" and, as such, the state has every right to seize up to 141 online casino, s
Online Poker Room Shuts Down After Questioned Over Locale
An online poker room, which just two weeks ago claimed to be on fire, has closed its doors.
Duplicate Poker has shut down Sunday. The reason: A troubled world economy, or so they say.
Bill O’Reilly on Barney Frank: “You’re a Coward”!
Bill O'Reilly and Barney Frank faced off over Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac on Thursday night's "O'Reilly Factor" in one of the most heated "Factor" segments in recent memory.
Kentucky, Other State Poker Players Urged to Show up at Forum Monday
The powerful million plus member Poker Players Alliance claims to have thousands of members residing in the great state of Kentucky.
Motion to Dismiss in Kentucky Online Gambling Domain Seizure Case
The Internet Gaming and Media Association has released its Motion to Dismiss to the media on Friday responding to Kentucky's attempt at seizing various online gambling domain names.
Massive Showing Anticipated at Kentucky Online Gambling Domain Hearing Likely
In anticipation for a showdown between the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the burgeoning multi billion dollar online gambling industry, Gambling911.com can report that the media will be at Tuesday's
2008 WSOPE Winner: John Juanda
Multiple bracelet winner John Juanda has just walked off with another having become the second person to win the World Series of Poker Europe.
Even after a grueling 22 hour final table, John Juanda could not wipe the smile off his face as he held his fourth WSOP bracelet aloft and posed for the throng of waiting photographers. Cool and implacable, Juanda never lost his focus, went on tilt, or lost his temper on his way to victory tonight.
Danish Poker Pro Pulls Plug on Disastrous Website
Danish poker pro Gus "The Great Dane" Hansen is truly a great poker player, having won nearly six million dollars in career poker tournament earnings.
But when it comes to running a website-even one about poker-he is just as inept as the next clown who thinks anyone can sit down at a computer and create and operate a successful website. Hansen's website, at www.theplayr.com (that's "player" without the "e"), has announced it is pulling the plug.
A press release sent to gambling media and also posted on the website reads:
Slot Machine Operator to Go After PartyGaming for $287 Million
A federal appeals court has opened the door for a gaming machine manufacturer to seek more than $287 million from a global Internet gambling company, saying that the machine maker's original award
British Bookmakers Can Weather Recession
British bookmakers the likes of William Hill, Paddy Power and Ladbrokes have a better chance of weathering a recession.
