Nov. 28 (Bloomberg) -- For at least five years the gambling industry has touted mobile gambling as the next big thing. Revenue from people playing poker, roulette, blackjack or betting on sports on their cell phones would be huge within 12 months, industry analysts claimed.

Betting on horse races is back on the Chinese mainland on Saturday. It was the first time the government allowed the practice since deeming horse bets illegal in 1949, when the People's Republic of China was founded. Technically, nobody paid to bet on Saturday's races, but a milestone trial run of the future venture took place during the Testing Event of China Speed Horse Race Open in Wuhan, ...

Greg Kisela, former assistant city manager and director of public works in Fort Lauderdale, was just named City Manager of the Year by the Florida League of Cities. Kisela's time here was not without controversy. Read a 2003 Sun Sentinel story on the ...

There are many ways to bet on sporting events, whether online or at a land-based casino.

On October 31, players at the Fortune Lounge Group of Online Casinos were invited to a 5,000 credits freeroll multiplayer slots tournament with a fun and scary Halloween theme.

SEI , the U.S.-based manager of managers, has become the first global investment management firm to launch an offshore range of Shari'ah compliant investment funds for South African institutional and retail investors.

CHICAGO - The three players in the high-stakes competition for Illinois' unused 10th casino license laid out key details of plans to build a new gambling destination in either Des Plaines, Rosemont or Waukegan. Executives from three gaming companies ...

The Greenbrier Resort hits jackpot with gambling voteWSLS.com, VA - Nov 6, 2008Eric Hall voted in favor of the referendum for one reason. To create more jobs for the community to build back up. The Greenbriers been in a lot of ...

A suspect wanted in Fresno County on two separate warrants was arrested at the Tachi Palace Hotel and Casino on Sunday night when he rolled into the parking lot using narcotics, according to officials with the Kings County Sheriff's Office.

The last Friday in August was a particularly humid evening and the women among the socialites bound for Macau shimmered in strappy dresses, while the men wore their shirts tieless and open-collared beneath designer suits. A flotilla of ferries ...

The cash-strapped city is paying an investment banking consultant a bonus of more than $1 million to help steer the sale of the troubled Greektown Casino out of bankruptcy protection to a new owner of the city's liking, a city official has confirmed.

Whether it's $10,000 or $1 million, if you've come into money, treat the windfall the same way.

Bally Technologies moves full speed aheadSouthtown Star, IL - Nov 21, 2008Among the new games Bally, the one-time king of slot manufacturers, unveiled before casino industry executives from around the globe was an addition to its ...

Perhaps among the most widely anticipated games of the week, the undefeated Tennessee Titans take on their underperforming but still dangerous division rival, the Jacksonville Jaguars. Early betting odds on this game were actually set at a PK (or ...

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Canada.comNFL's credibility is on the line with bettorsDallas Morning News, TX - 15 hours agoThe biggest lie is that the NFL is against betting (legal or otherwise) and wants in no way to be associated with gambling. In case you missed it, ...Rocky road for Chargers Press-EnterpriseMistake in Steelers game costs some bettors big Hillsboro Argus - OregonLive.comall 1,236 news articles

[ Ed's note: Magazine senior deputy editor Chad Millman wrote a book called The Odds , about gambling culture. He also oversees The Mag 's coverage of sports gambling, among other subjects. In a new feature for The Mag.com, he will take a look at the ...

With 32 televisions, three big screens, 18 pool tables, darts, casino machines and a punching bag, regulars enjoy Premier Billiards because there is always something to do.

TROTWOOD Payday lending stores across Ohio are facing a decision: Close up shop or try to eke out a profit by making loans at 28 percent annual interest rates rather than the maximum of 391 percent permitted before the new law.

The U.S. Treasury Department and the Federal Reserve issued a final rule on Wednesday aimed at stopping illegal Internet gambling, two days after a leading Democratic lawmaker called for a delay because of the problems he said it would cause for banks.

THE GAME: Oregon State (7-3, 6-1 Pac-10) at Arizona (6-4, 4-3) WHEN, WHERE: 4 p.m. PT Saturday, Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz. TV, RADIO: Versus, KPAM (860 AM) Its pretty hard for Oregon State to escape the Rose Bowl talk. The 21st-ranked Beavers are constantly reminded that if they ...

With gambling low on everybody's list of priorities these days it is the state of Nevada and their casinos that are taking one of the biggest hits in the current economy. The state, however, is exploring options that would help raise revenue. One of ...

GAINESVILLE, Florida -- As reported by The Florida Times-Union: "A University of Florida investigation into online gambling by basketball player Nick Calathes determined that the sophomore point guard didn't break NCAA rules.

WASHINGTON--Representatives from industry, government, and advocacy groups agreed on Thursday that the Internet needs to be open and widely available throughout the United States. The question is how to get there. A newly emboldened Democratic ...

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Groups Ask Kentucky Court to Reverse Domain SeizuresPC World - 22 hours agoWingate ruled that the domain names are illegal "gambling devices" under Kentucky law, and he gave the gambling Web sites until Monday to come up with ways ...Judges halt action in Web gambling lawsuit Louisville Courier-JournalACLU Defends Online Casinos From Kentucky Courts Online Casino AdvisoryCourt Must Vacate Kentucky Court's Baseless Domain Name Seizure Kansas City infoZineall 12 news articles

DES MOINES The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission approved a pair of studies on Thursday to identify areas of the state that could support new casinos or gaming establishments. The studies will determine if Iowans have an appetite for expanded ...

The developers of DeBary Downs have the state's OK, but still face a public-opinion hurdle before they can proceed with plans to build a pari-mutuel operation on the south end of DeBary. With a freshly signed state permit in hand for their planned ...

Silver Standard (Robert Menard Rules:)) from Canada writes: Well here we go guys, get your money out of paper. We are going to go down with the USA. We really don't need to do this, its criminal what they are going to do with or savings. All the ...

When interviewing Padraig Harrington, you are quickly reminded that he did not get where he is today by being mistaken for Russell Brand. As a kid, no dog ever ate his homework. He doesnt smoke or swear.

Nov. 4, 2008 5:54 p.m. | Housing activists today announced plans for a campaign aimed at creating an affordable housing trust fund in Waukesha County. The Waukesha County Affordable Housing Task Force said it would launch its campaign Dec. 2 for ...

Race to save a beaten docketA betting scandal is the last thing ...Irish Independent, Ireland - Nov 8, 2008Bookmakers, too, are aware that their desire to offer more markets on more events may also leave them open to exploitation. In September, Paddy Power ...

A sea-change in operator attitudes towards mobile gambling services, improvements to handset user interfaces and the gradual introduction of legislation permitting remote gambling in selected markets are among the key factors which are expected to push total annual wagers via mobile phones to more than US$27.5 billion by 2013, according to a new report from Juniper Research.

Two New Online Gambling Groups Awarded Independent Certification24-7PressRelease.com (press release) - Oct 31, 2008Online gambling guide and player advocate, Online Gambling Insider, has announced their certification of the sports betting, online casino and online poker ...

I don't usually like to quote myself, but it's been a while since I've done this interview, so I actually forgot what I said, and was amused to see that it actually made it in print.

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Casino operators Trump Entertainment Resorts Inc and Harrah's Entertainment Inc reported quarterly losses on Friday as the economic slowdown continued to savage the gambling industry.

The app was taken down by iTunes, but not before Heinrich made a few bucks for himself off of it.

Socialist MEP Christel Schaldemose has clashed with the European commission over who is responsible for regulating online gambling within the EU.

SYDNEY, Australia -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- Pokies and slots players from all around Australia and New Zealand are rushing to jump online and try their luck at one of the biggest online gambling jackpots in Internet history.

Gulf TimesBroadcaster proposes monitoring bodyGulf Times, Qatar - Nov 2, 2008I hope the forum can decide to form a body representing the public conscience to monitor the Arab satellite TV channels which have turned into gambling ...

Mississippi donates $25000 for gambling education and awarenessCasino City Times, MA - Oct 30, 2008This donation will also provide funding for MCPCG to host a workshop on compulsive gambling. Gaming employees, addiction counselors, psychologists, ...

Online Casino NewsBermuda May Be Next Online Gaming CapitalOnline Casino News, CT - Oct 31, 2008By Staff Bermuda may well see itself as the safe haven for online gambling sites as many countries, including the United States, try to curtail the hobby. ...

Think this is Vegas? Think againOttawa Citizen, Canada - Nov 1, 2008It has been a gambling enclave in Asia since the 19th century, but has undergone a glitzy rebirth since Beijing opened the door to Las Vegas investors in ...

AUSTRALIA will join China in implementing mandatory censoring of the internet under plans put forward by the Federal Government. That's the latest news from the Herald Sun The government there will be introducing a national Internet filter aimed ...

River Belle Casino - New Online Casino Games for HalloweenPokerNews - Oct 29, 2008River Belle Casino is launching four new Online Casino Games to celebrate Halloween. There are a range of fun and exciting new games being released, ...