European Union Calls For Changes To French Online Casino Draft
European Union The European Union is not completely satisfied with the new laws that France will be adopting in regards to open competition in the online gambling industry. The EU has requested that some changes be made to the current draft being offered by France.The country has not resisted these changes. France has been working hard to come into compliance with EU trade agreements when dealing with the Internet gambling laws. The new laws will allow companies from outside of France to be licensed.One of the changes the EU wants made has to do with existing online gaming operators. (Read the full post about ‘European Union Calls For Changes To French Online Casino Draft’…)
Gordon Brown Out of Office Before Election Say Punters
Gordon Brown will be out of office within a matter of days say bookmakers in the UK. The United Kingdom’s largest bookmaker, Ladbrokes, is offering three options among the Gordon Brown betting specials for punters. Price Gordon Brown to resign as Prime Minister before 01/07/2009 2.50 Gordon Brown NOT to resign as Prime Minister before 01/07/2009 1.50 Gordon Brown to resign as Prime Minister by midnight Monday 8th June 2009 5.00 Rebels in Gordon Brown’s ruling Labour Party plotted the Prime Minister’s departure yesterday, saying he should go if European and local elections went as badly as they feared, according to Frank Prenesti And Matt Falloon of Reuters. Mr. B (Read the full post about ‘Gordon Brown Out of Office Before Election Say Punters’…)
Susan Boyle Had Anxiety Attack: Will Sing for Obama
Initial reports had Britain’s Got Talent runner up, Susan Doyle, suffering from either a nervous breakdown or what was coined as "exhaustion". By Wednesday, we were learning that the 48-year old had suffered an anxiety attack. She is said to be recovering nicely. Ms. Boyle became an overnight YouTube sensation, with more than 100 million views in just over a week following her performance on Britain’s Got Talent. Online bookmakers immediately made Boyle a huge favorite to win the competition, but the days leading into the final, Sportingbet.com had her at near even odds. In the end, Doyle lost out to a double digit underdog group called Diversity. Mil (Read the full post about ‘Susan Boyle Had Anxiety Attack: Will Sing for Obama’…)
Playtech Improves Position In Online Gambling With Betfair Deal
Playtech The global online gambling industry is growing, and Playtech is one of the software companies that is helping along the growth. They have made a major push of late towards becoming the leading software provider for some of the biggest Internet gaming companies in the world.First, they began their push by signing deals with William Hill and Paddy Power. Now, they have added another powerhouse gaming operator, Betfair, to their growing list of clients.”We see the Betfair agreement as highly significant in terms of revenue potential, geographic reach, and as a clear endorsement of Playtech’s market-leading products and services,” said Paul Leyland, an analyst with Collins Stewart.Betfair has not offered bingo to their customers in the past. (Read the full post about ‘Playtech Improves Position In Online Gambling With Betfair Deal’…)
2009 Stanley Cup Finals Betting Preview: Penguins vs. Red Wings
Our 2009 Stanley Cup Finals betting preview had the SBG Global Opening Line: Red Wings - 165 , Total 6 Under – 130 For the first time since 1983-84 the Stanley Cup Finals feature a rematch as the Detroit Red Wings face the Pittsburgh Penguins. Detroit will try and repeat their success of last season and become the first team to repeat since 1997-98. It will not be easy for Detroit since Pittsburgh looks superior to last year as Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin have been dominant, combining for 26 goals and 30 assists in their 17 playoff games. SBG Global reports that early Hockey betting has the public taking Penguins on the Road. The (Read the full post about ‘2009 Stanley Cup Finals Betting Preview: Penguins vs. Red Wings’…)
Delaware Supreme Court gives OK to sports betting
DOVER, Del. – (Associated Press) The state Supreme Court says a proposed sports betting lottery in Delaware does not conflict with the state constitution.
In a 22-page ruling dated Wednesday, the court said the state constitution permits lotteries that have an element of skill, as long as chance is the predominant factor in winning or losing.
The justices also said that the proposed sports lottery satisfies the constitutional requirement that lotteries be under state control, and that it does not improperly delegate lawmaking authority to the state lottery director.
The court’s opinion comes in response to a request from Gov. Jack Markel (Read the full post about ‘Delaware Supreme Court gives OK to sports betting’…)
Galfond and Benyamine Return to High Stakes Action
Over the past several weeks, there has been some speculation as to why a couple of well-known high stakes players have been absent from the Full Tilt Poker nosebleed games. Phil "OMGClayAiken" Galfond seemingly took a bit of time off to pursue other interests. However, David Benyamine, who plays under the moniker "MR B 2 U SON", had forum posts speculation that he was either broke or was no longer playing on Full Tilt. The rumors have now subsided as both players returned with impressive winning sessions over the long weekend. Ga (Read the full post about ‘Galfond and Benyamine Return to High Stakes Action’…)
Champions League Final Odds: Barcelona v Manchester United
Many of you have been waiting for this one and it’s promising to live up to all the hype. Champions League final betting odds for Barcelona v Manchester United are available at Sportingbet.com. Both teams are listed with +150 odds (2.50 odds). From Reuters: The last time two outstanding and supremely self-confident teams met in a Champions League final was arguably 1999, when Manchester United faced Bayern Munich. The problem then was that neither side had recent experience of a final. United in particular seemed overawed and it was only the last couple of minutes that rescued what was otherwise a pretty dire match. L (Read the full post about ‘Champions League Final Odds: Barcelona v Manchester United’…)
No Twitter at the World Series of Poker Tables
The World Series of Poker has enacted new stricter "sportsmanship" rules whereby players will not be able to verbally abuse an opponent. Last year, as an example, Phil Hellmuth called his opponent an "idiot" and "the worst player in history" after losing a rather large pot. But an interesting rule that truly stands out at this year’s WSOP will be the banning of Twitter usage. The use of Twitter has become a popular form of keeping fans in the loop on an interactive basis. Several poker pros – most notably Doyle Brunson, Annie Duke, David Williams and Vanessa Rousso – utilize Twitter almost on a daily basis. I (Read the full post about ‘No Twitter at the World Series of Poker Tables’…)
Adam Lambert Lost Because He is Gay Says Poker Pro Annie Duke
Annie Duke lost the Celebrity Apprentice finale because….well….she wasn’t Joan Rivers (the ultimate winner in an event many in the poker world argue was "fixed") It’s only fitting that one in a series of favorites to lose out on titles from popular reality television shows would comment on American Idol favorite, Adam Lambert, failing to win this season. "I am so disappointed," the poker pro and spokesperson for UltimateBet.com said following American Idol’s results show. "I seriously think Adam lost just because he is gay. Bummed. Bummed. Bummed." Throughout the season, news reports surfaced that Lambert might be gay. Photos of the Idol kissing another man were also widely circulated. (Read the full post about ‘Adam Lambert Lost Because He is Gay Says Poker Pro Annie Duke’…)
