As mentioned in my previous post, the introduction of a new legislation to legalize some forms of online gambling has been generating mainstream press coverage for what was once a niche issue. This video from Bloomberg TV is a good example of this increased awaremess:

In related news, as expected Delaware Governor Jack Markell [...]

There are a number of people posting video blogs on Youtube related to sports betting. While mostly they seem to be trying to sell you something, some do offer some decent information and in some cases great entertainment. Here is a brief review of a few of the sports betting video blogs that [...]

I found this interesting post by the author of the best-selling book Freakonomics. In it he discusses a recent editorial in the New York Times by noted economist Justin Wolfers in which he seems to suggest that one way to combat the problem of corrupt sports officials is to legalize sports gambling.
It seems that [...]

The folks at bettingmarket.com really got me with their April Fool’s Day post. I call no fair posting this on April the 3rd, but nevetheless I have to give them credit for a hilariously believable yet just slightly absurd post about the “arrest” of Bodog founder Calvin Ayre.

Bodog founder hunted down in Tora Bora
Only [...]

Updated 3/25/2007 2:23 PM PST: Changed the headline to be more accurate. Thanks for the comment David.
From Eye On Gambling
NETELLER released a statement yesterday declaring that a deal with the U.S. Attorney General’s office had been made that will allow the money to be returned, and that a plan will be revealed within 75 [...]

My new favorite blog Neteller Watch reports that Congressman Barney Frank could be working on a bill that would repeal the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act and also that charges may be dropped against the recently arrested Neteller directors.
I grew up in Barney’s district and I’m glad to see him taking action on this issue. [...]

I just watched an interesting video blog on the European Union’s reaction to the recent clampdown by the U.S. on online gaming companies. Apparently our friends across the pond are sick and tired of their executives being harrassed and arrested and are starting to fight back against draconian U.S. legislation using the power of [...]

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