Archive for August, 2009
Internet Gambling Cafe Raided In Utah, Fifty People Arrested
Unlike other gambling raids that have been taking place around the US, authorities at a raid in Utah on Sunday arrested many people. Fifty, in all, were arrested in the sting operation.
Deadline Arrives For Seminole Gambling Compact In Florida
The deadline to complete a gambling compact with the Seminole Indians in the state of Florida is today, and later in the day everyone will find out if a deal has been done.
MLB Betting Odds: Cardinals,Yankees, Angels Roll Towards October
The Major League Baseball regular season will be entering its final month on Tuesday, and it is the Yankees, Angels, and Cardinals that are rolling towards being the favorites come October.
Online Poker Players Dealt A Blow To Gaining Their Gambling Funds
Online poker players who have had their online poker gambling winnings held by the US government were dealt a blow on Thursday when, according to a published report, a judge denied a request to return the money.
Seminole Gambling Compact Complete In Florida, Or Is It?
The Seminole Tribe of Florida on Friday agreed to a compact with Governor Charlie Crist, but the issue is far from resolved. The Seminoles and Crist agreed to a compact that was outside the parameters set by legislators.
Florida Senate Pick LeMieux Should Help Frank Online Gambling Bill
The governor of Florida, Charlie Crist, has made his appointment to the vacated seat of Senator Mel Martinez, and the choice of George LeMieux could help Rep. Barney Frank’s proposed online gambling legislation.
NFL Betting Odds: Last Major Injury Hurdle Takes Place Tonight
The NFL preseason these days for an organization is more about making sure key players do not get hurt. Tonight, many teams will face that obstacle for the last time.
NFL Betting Odds: Is Tom Brady Ready To Get Back To Elite Status?
Tonight in Washington, Tom Brady will receive extended playing time for the first time since missing almost all of last season with an injury. For odds makers, it will be a chance to evaluate whether he is back to elite status.
Gambling Raids Pile Up Across The US, The Latest In Georgia
Authorities around the US have been cracking down on illegal gambling operations. The latest raid came on Wednesday when police raided Our Place and Jan’s Billiards in Georgia and arrested five people.
Argentina May Be Just Months Away From Legalized Online Gambling
Argentina is preparing to become the latest country that will change their laws to allow online gambling. The plan is to have laws in place that will legalize online gambling within the next couple of months.