Archive for March, 2010

Blotter: National Problem Gambling Awareness Week: 7-12 March

The US National Council on Problem Gambling has announced the start of National Problem Gambling Awareness Week on 7 March. The Council, along with affiliated councils in thirty-five of the fifty US states, is promoting the events of this week in an effort to raise awareness and discussions about the nature of gambling addiction, as [...]

Saturday, March 6th, 2010

Berlin Poker Robbery Becomes International Story

Chances are the EPT Berlin Poker event would have been forgotten by all but the most hardcore of poker fans.  A brazen robbery Saturday afternoon while cameras were rolling has ensured the European Poker Tour Berlin event will not soon be forgotten however and, in its own bizarre way, the game of high stakes poker [...]

Saturday, March 6th, 2010

Tiger Woods Camp Rejects Online Gambling Offer

Following recent international media coverage of Paddy Power’s negotiations with IMG to sponsor Tiger Woods, the company confirms that its initial offer covering a five year period for a total potential sponsorship of $75 million has been rejected by IMG. Paddy Power remains keen to work with Tiger Woods, and will re-engage with IMG. An [...]

Monday, March 1st, 2010

Dennis Rodman Signs with Online Poker Site, OnlyPoker

It’s been a few years since former NBA star Dennis Rodman has been on the court, but this hasn’t stopped Only Poker from pursuing him to represent their room. And recently, their pursuit paid off as an anonymous employee of Only Poker said they’ve signed the 6’8" Rodman. The poker website now features a picture [...]

Monday, March 1st, 2010